Parenting Archives

OPPO launches the #SelfieServe – the Coolest Selfie Around

11/02/2022

Free Ice creams being dished out across Sydney with your face on it With summer in full swing, smartphone brand OPPO is combining Aussies’ love for ice cream with technology to keep us cool. The OPPO #SelfieServe ice cream truck will be touring across Sydney this month, starting from the 12th of February. All gelato lovers need to do is, simply turn up, snap a selfie and score a free ice cream with your face printed on it. With more than 5,000 ice creams up for grabs, the free OPPO #SelfieServe is a delicious treat for your taste buds and…

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Events, Kids

New Ice Cream & Street Art tour for families launched in Newtown

29/01/2022

Sydney’s “funnest” tour operator, Local Sauce Tours, has launched a new family-friendly ice cream and street art tour of Newtown Long known for its colourful street art, in recent years, Newtown has become a mecca for ice cream lovers. Along King Street and Enmore Rd, there are a range of small, locally-owned ice cream stores that have popped up over the last few years, specialising in everything from traditional Italian gelato to stretchy Turkish “dondurma”. Now one local tour company has come up with a way to combine Newtown’s street art with its delicious ice cream options, in a family-friendly…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Zoo on the Move at Vaucluse House

22/01/2022

Did you know that the grounds of Vaucluse House almost became a zoo? This January, we imagine what could have been if the animals took up residence. Spot the playful animal illustrations, go wild and get creative in our activity hub, and try to identify the animal sounds in the pleasure garden. Plus, book into one of our Zoo Talks with Taronga Zoo or join the Procession of the Animals in Erth’s Marvellous Menagerie puppetry workshop. These activities take place outdoors with limited capacity. What’s on Animals on parade 13–30 January, Vaucluse House gardens, free event Playfully illustrated by artist…

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Kids

FREE DANCE DAYS AT BRENT STREET STUDIOS

20/01/2022

If you’ve always wanted to get your little one into dance, let them experience the Eastern Suburb’s favourite dance classes at Brent Street Come along and experience our award winning dance programs this January – free of charge! We’re hosting fun dance classes, you can meet our team, tour the studios, try on and grab your merchandise, enrol in classes and programs… and more! No dance experience required – and the more the merrier! We encourage everyone near and far to come along and experience a little bit of the Brent Street magic at these open days. Wear some comfy…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

The Pedal Club – Let your kids grow into cycling, not out of it

16/01/2022

A brand new concept has arrived on Sydney’s shores… The Pedal Club; Australia’s first and only kids bikes subscription service. Fresh off the back of their launch last year and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Hatch Taronga Accelerator, The Pedal Club’s mission is simple; to reduce the unnecessary carbon footprint of the kids bike industry, and to keep good bikes from cluttering homes and streets, and most importantly out of landfill. For the equivalent weekly cost of a couple cups of coffee, parents can choose from a range of kids bikes to be delivered to their door, as…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Water World Central

03/01/2022

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

27/12/2021

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, Parks & Playgrounds

Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

14/12/2021

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!

06/12/2021

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

05/12/2021

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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