Eastern Suburbs Mums

When Your Child Suddenly Wants to Quit Their Sport: What Might Be Going On?

18/08/2026

One week, your child cannot wait to get to training. They talk about their team, practise in the backyard, and count down to game day. Then something changes. “I don’t want to go anymore.” For a parent, this can be confusing. You may wonder if they are simply having a bad week. Perhaps there has been a problem with a coach or teammate. Or maybe they have decided they do not like the sport after all. Sometimes the reason is simple. But a sudden loss of interest can also be a sign that something about the experience has changed for…

by Oscar va

Homes and Living, Interior Design

The Home Improvements That Can Make Family Life Easier Every Day

17/08/2026

Some home improvements look impressive when they are finished but barely change how a family lives. Then there are the less glamorous changes that suddenly make mornings easier, give everyone somewhere to put their things, or stop the kitchen from becoming a traffic jam at dinner time. That is the difference between renovating for appearance and renovating for everyday life. A family home has to cope with school bags, muddy shoes, laundry, groceries, toys, work, homework and the occasional pile of things nobody knows where to put. If your house keeps getting in the way of those routines, a few…

by jay

Holiday, Travel

3 Ways Sydney Families Stay Connected in Indonesia without Resort Wi-Fi Limits

17/08/2026

If you take a trip to Indonesia, you might not be in one place for too long – and certainly won’t want to travel all that way to spend their entire vacation in the resort. You might spend one morning exploring the water palace in Ubud, a couple of hours later take a ferry to a smaller island, and the next day head out for some snorkelling. During those trips, relying on hotel Wi-Fi is impossible. And even when you’re there, the connection might be limited to certain areas, slow down when a high number of guests are online, and…

by Oscar va

Books

Loved! Finally.: Tatiana Salazar’s New Book Explores What It Means to Feel Truly Seen, Heard and Validated

16/08/2026

After more than four years in the making, Sydney psychotherapist, couples’ counsellor and author Tatiana Salazar is releasing her new book, Loved! Finally. — Choosing to Be Seen, Heard and Validated. Written primarily for women, Loved! Finally. explores a longing many of us know intimately: the desire to feel deeply loved while remaining connected to our own worth, voice and identity. Drawing from Tatiana’s professional experience working alongside individuals and couples, as well as her own personal journey, the book examines the ways our earliest experiences, relational wounds and beliefs about ourselves can shape how we give and receive love….

by jay

Business Features

Security Shutters for Business Premises: A Practical Guide

16/08/2026

For any business, protecting your premises, stock, and equipment is a serious concern. Security shutters are one of the most effective ways to safeguard a commercial property, deterring intruders and providing a robust physical barrier. But there’s more to choosing and using them well than simply fitting a shutter. Here’s a practical guide to secure shutters for business premises. Why businesses use security shutters Security shutters offer commercial premises strong protection against break-ins, theft, and vandalism. A sturdy shutter is a genuine physical barrier over windows, doors, and shopfronts, making entry far harder for intruders. They’re also a powerful visible…

by Oscar va

General and Family

Celebrate Father’s Day by Planting a Tree at Heffron Park

15/08/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Father’s Day this year? Skip the traditional gifts and create a lasting memory by planting a native tree together at Heffron Park in Maroubra. On Sunday 6 September, families are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in a special Father’s Day Tree Planting Celebration, helping to create a greener Eastern Suburbs while honouring the dads, grandfathers and father figures in their lives. A Gift That Will Keep Growing Instead of another pair of socks or a new tie, why not give Dad something that will continue to grow for years…

by jay

Business & Career

How Trades and Home Services Businesses Win Local Search

14/08/2026

Trades marketing has a particular problem: the work is local, the competition is fierce, the searches are urgent, and the people making buying decisions are choosing on trust with very little information. Most trade websites make that harder rather than easier. The businesses that win local search in these categories tend to do the same handful of things, none of which are complicated. Answer the urgent search properly A large share of trade enquiries come from people with an immediate problem. Burst pipe, no hot water, locked out, electrical fault. Those searches convert fast and they punish friction ruthlessly. If…

by jay

Events, Free, Sports

TCS Sydney Marathon Weekend Brings Family Runs, Dinosaurs, Live Music & Free Fun to Sydney

13/08/2026

Sydney is getting ready for one of its biggest running weekends of the year, but you certainly don’t need to be a marathon runner to join the fun. The TCS Sydney Marathon weekend, running from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, is shaping up as a huge celebration across the city, with activities for kids and families, free live entertainment, a four-day festival and even a chance to run through Sydney and finish at the iconic Sydney Opera House. From the family-friendly TCS Sydney Mini Marathon to dinosaurs taking over Circular Quay and free music stages along the marathon…

by jay

Travel

When’s the Best Time of Year to Take the Kids to the Gold Coast?

12/08/2026

It’s safe to say that the whole family is always up for a trip to the Gold Coast at any time of the year. But for parents and kids balancing school and work schedules, travelling during some periods may not be as feasible. This will in turn have you wondering whether it’s cost-efficient scheduling your Gold Coast getaway during the summer holidays every year. Yes, it may be the easiest time to schedule a trip even if just to break up the lengthy school holidays plus take full advantage of your office shut down over Christmas. But the drawback to…

by jay

Markets

Heffron Park Monthly Markets Are Back This Sunday with 90+ Stalls, Food & Family Fun

11/08/2026

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? The Heffron Park Monthly Markets are back in Maroubra this Sunday 16 August, bringing more than 90 stalls, fantastic food, vintage treasures, local makers and plenty of entertainment for the kids. Running from 8am to 2pm at Heffron Park, the monthly markets are a great excuse to get out for a Sunday morning wander, grab breakfast or lunch, browse the stalls and support local businesses. And with free entry, free kids activities and dogs welcome, you can bring the whole family along. Come Hungry – There’s Plenty to Eat Food…

by jay

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When Your Child Suddenly Wants to Quit Their Sport: What Might Be Going On?

The Home Improvements That Can Make Family Life Easier Every Day

3 Ways Sydney Families Stay Connected in Indonesia without Resort Wi-Fi Limits

Loved! Finally.: Tatiana Salazar’s New Book Explores What It Means to Feel Truly Seen, Heard and Validated

Security Shutters for Business Premises: A Practical Guide

Celebrate Father’s Day by Planting a Tree at Heffron Park

How Trades and Home Services Businesses Win Local Search

TCS Sydney Marathon Weekend Brings Family Runs, Dinosaurs, Live Music & Free Fun to Sydney

When’s the Best Time of Year to Take the Kids to the Gold Coast?

Heffron Park Monthly Markets Are Back This Sunday with 90+ Stalls, Food & Family Fun

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