Parenting Archives

Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

December 14, 2021

This weekend Friday 17th December till Sunday 20th December, you’ll have the chance to see live music from 9:30am until 9pm at night across Randwick City, from La Perouse to Coogee. Heading to a playground with the kids? Head to La Perouse and there will be music from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Or try the new playground at Kokoda Park Kensington, where there will be music playing from 10am – 1pm. Want to grab a coffee? The town centre at Little Bay will have music from 10am – 1pm, while Randwick town centre on Belmore Road will have music from 10:30am…

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Babies

Babies are so amazing!

December 6, 2021

Babies have an amazing capacity to learn, but because parents may not know what to look for, skills and capabilities may go unnoticed. This article reveals just how incredible babies are and offers parents a significant and remarkable opportunity to enjoy the learning potential of their baby from birth. One of the most exciting advances in recent decades has been the discovery that babies learn before they are born. Even more amazing is the fact that during the first year, babies learn more than at any other time in their lives. By the first birthday, the baby’s brain has doubled…

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Inspiration, Kids

AUSSIE BIG ACHIEVERS

December 5, 2021

Inspired by his nine-year-old son Oliver; Eastern Suburbs local Richard Simpkin wanted to teach children about Australian’s that had a dream when they were children and believed in themselves to achieve their dreams. The Aussie Big Achievers series of books are a fun and educational way for children to learn about some of Australia’s most interesting and inspiring people that have helped shape our nation. Each book encourages children to always believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams. Richard chose Steve Irwin, Cathy Freeman and Ash Barty as he and his son were really inspired by all…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Water World Central

November 30, 2021

Need a way to keep cool over summer? Swap the beach for epic waterslides and huge inflatable pools at Australia’s first mobile waterpark, Waterworld Central. The family friendly affair will be taking over Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter this summer and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before! Come have a splash these school holidays from the 28th Dec. 2021 – 26th Jan. 2022 (Closed New Year’s Day)! Race your mates on the multi-lane Epic Racer slide, go on an 80-metre water tubing ride or just relax in one of the chilled out wading pools. For the dare…

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Events, Kids, What to do

MONSTER JUMP

November 29, 2021

It’s time to bounce back and get outside this summer, so get those happy feet ready to hop onto Australia’s hottest new attraction! Monster Jump is a mobile inflatable obstacle course boasting a monstrous 280 meters of endless fun! The course is set to jump into the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney the first 3 weekends of December plus the 28th Dec. – 26th Jan. for the school holidays too! Don’t let the kids have all the fun, Monster Jump is suitable for everyone from children to adults! For the competitive type, come race your mates and see who can complete…

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Kids, What to do

What Dead Poets Society Taught Us About Raising Children

November 23, 2021

Arguably, one of the ’80s most iconic movies, and god bless Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society was not only a great film but had extremely important messages that are still relevant for the children of today. “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits, and necessary, to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” While the noble pursuits here are not romanticised like the art of vulnerably expressing yourself, it’s important to remember that the highest achievers in their medical, law or business field are all those with creativity. Without creativity, you’re unable…

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Kids, What to do

Sydney Opera House to open new venue: Centre for Creativity

November 23, 2021

Sydney – Tuesday 23 November, 2021. The Sydney Opera House will open its new Centre for Creativity on January 4, 2022 – a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences inside the world-renowned building.The Centre will significantly increase the breadth of year-round participatory performances, workshops and installations, in line with the Opera House’s commitment to engage new audiences on site, in schools, and in homes across Australia and the world.It’s one of the final projects in the Opera House’s Decade of Renewal, funded by the NSW Government, and is the first new dedicated programming venue to open in more than 20 years….

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Kids

Build Your Child’s Self Esteem, Confidence & Coordination!

November 16, 2021

Through dance, young boys and girls learn to coordinate and control their bodies through spacial awareness. Elise Kiely, the owner and director of Dance Mode Studios in Vaucluse mentions, “in addition, it gives children a chance to express emotions, such as joy and excitement and is a valuable release of their energy,” noting that it gives children a chance to shake off bad moods and enjoy being imaginative and creative. Benefits of kids dance classes don’t just end there, Elise says through her 15 years as a dance teacher she has seen “children’s self-esteem and self-confidence build and feel more…

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Events, Kids, What to do

GET THE KIDS MOVING THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

November 11, 2021

One of the biggest challenges modern parents face is finding ways to tear kids away from devices, reducing seemingly endless exposure to social media, gaming, YouTube and Netflix. Eastern suburbs duo Sebastian Pain and Ben Vengoa are coming to the rescue of parents who find it impossible to encourage their children to get outside and be active. Their one-day and two-day action packed Motiv8sports camps, run during school holidays at Maroubra’s Heffron Park, are designed to tickle the fancy of even the most dedicated couch-loving, technology-addicted, television-obsessed children. The super-charged, cleverly planned camps expose kids, no matter their natural propensity…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

5 Tips on how to become more resilient.

November 10, 2021

When looking back at the past 18 months, there’s no doubt it’s been a tough time to be a parent. From job instability, to juggling work and homeschooling, to trying to explain to your kids why they can’t have their birthday party this year, it was hard for many of us to put on a brave face when nothing seemed certain. On the flip side, when you look back on these tough times in a positive light, chances are these experiences have already made you a better mother and a more resilient person than who you were in February…

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