Kids Archives

Swing, slide, climb and play! A new inclusive playground in the works

May 13, 2023

Adventure time awaits! Construction has begun on a new playground at Ella Reserve, Malabar, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today Wednesday 3 May 2023. “Ella Reserve is a popular place for the kids of Malabar, and we’re excited to build a new playground that will make this park a more welcoming space for children of all ages and abilities.,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. There will be major transformations to the existing play areas, which will be expanded to include three new play zones to suit the main needs of the park’s regular visitors: the inclusive play zone, the toddler and…

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Kids, Parenting

5 Steps to Help Your Child Establish a Solid Study Routine

May 11, 2023

As a parent, you play an important role in helping your child develop good study habits and establishing a consistent study routine! By implementing the following 5 steps, you can help set your child up for academic success and instil a drive for learning. If you need more help, at Art of Smart we provide 1 on 1 support for tutoring in Bondi Junction, both face-to-face and online! Our holistic approach will help to build their confidence and elevate their marks. Step 1: Establish a consistent schedule No matter what year level your child is in, time management is an…

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Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Splish splash! A lot more fun on its way at DRLC!

May 10, 2023

Next summer will be made all the more sweet with a new and improved splash park right here in Randwick City. Construction kicks off on Monday 8 May to create a new place for kids to play at the Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC). “We are excited to transform the current toddler pool area into a new place for family fun and adventure for the children of our community,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. This $1.5M project comes as part of Council’s continued effort to deliver upgraded open space facilities to its residents. The colourful new splash park will delight young…

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Kids, Parenting, What to do

Young Hoopers basketball classes!

May 9, 2023

If you’re looking for basketball classes for your children, then Young Hoopers is for you! Young Hoopers provides fun, fast-paced basketball classes for children aged 4 to 14 years old while building their coordination, teamwork and confidence through basketball. The Young Hoopers concept was developed while the founders were playing and coaching overseas. They saw programs doing a much better job of engaging young players in the game and providing both a much stronger basketball foundation for young players that incorporated a greater range of basic hand-eye coordination, motor-skills and cross-sport training methods. Aiming to fill this gap in the…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids

Benefits of Jiu Jitsu Training for Kids

May 6, 2023

Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial arts that originated in Japan and was later developed in Brazil. It is a highly effective system of self-defense that focuses on grappling techniques and submission holds to subdue opponents. Jiu-Jitsu has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason – it offers a wide range of benefits for people of all ages and abilities. If you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or just try something new, joining our SJJAZETLAND Jiu-Jitsu Academy can be an excellent decision. Here are just a few of the many benefits that you can expect…

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Inspiration, Kids

Junior photographers, show us your world

May 4, 2023

We invite budding photographers aged 3 to 12 to enter the Little Sydney Lives photography competition. Fantastical, botanical, sibling-rivalrous, splashy or routine – we’re looking for stirring images that reveal what our young residents find intriguing. Celebrating the unique viewpoint of Sydney’s young people, Little Sydney Lives ends with a large-format outdoor gallery displaying the works of 20 junior photographers from Thursday 15 September to Sunday 9 October. The prizes Entries will be judged in 2 age categories – 3 to 7 years and 8 to 12 years. The grand prize winner in each category will receive a gift valued…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting

5 signs that your child may benefit from a psychological assessment

May 1, 2023

Eastside Psychology Clinic, conveniently located in Liverpool St Darlinghurst, is a private psychology practice that specialises in assessing children for a range of cognitive, developmental and psychological difficulties. Owner and Psychologist, Isabella Jacomb, has a Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology and has extensive experience in providing comprehensive psychological assessments to children. A psychological assessment can formally evaluate whether your child may meet diagnostic criteria for a diagnosable disorders such as Specific Learning Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It also gives a better understanding of a child’s cognitive and learning profile and allows teachers to better support them. A psychological…

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Business & Career, Kids

HSC Help: manage ChatGPT and other online AI tools

April 30, 2023

Waverley Library is hosting an event that can help children successfully manage ChatGPT and other online AI tools. Join educator and lecturer Mohan Dhall and learn how to manage ChatGPT and other online AI tools. ChatGPT is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning system, that can generate complete responses to homework questions, assessments and essay topics with just a prompt or question typed into it. What ChatGPT used for? ‘ChatGPT is a language model capable of a multitude of tasks including answering questions, compiling lists, generating paragraphs of text and writing computer codes across multiple computing languages’….

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Inspiration, Kids

Homework Help: How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Academic Success

April 21, 2023

Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks you can do. Sure, there are tantrums and tears in the early years, but the cuteness factor makes up for it. As they age, you see them develop into unique people with their ideas, values, beliefs and preferences. It’s a magical experience that is not matched by anything else in the world. And as your kid enters high school, the academic demands increase. Depending on their school, they could have several hours of homework weekly. And what if you want to help them with their homework but are unsure of…

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Inspiration, Kids, Playgroups

5 reasons why you should book Rose Bay Cottage for your next kids’ birthday party

April 21, 2023

Take the hassle and expense out of your next kids’ birthday party by hiring one of the Woollahra council community venues. Rose Bay Cottage, located on the corner of Woollahra Golf Club on O’Sullivan Road, is a perfect choice for kids’ birthday parties and other family celebrations. Here are some reasons why. Safe outdoor and indoor play areasIf your party guests consist of little runners and climbers, you can breathe easy at Rose Bay Cottage. There’s a fully fenced outdoor play area with fun equipment and toys, a soft-fall surface to protect against knocks and bruises and a shade sail.There’s…

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