Eastern Suburbs Mums

THE 11 MOST IMPORTANT SOCIAL SKILLS TO TEACH KIDS

January 18, 2024

Humans are built to socialize; we are meant to exist in groups because they bring us a sense of connection and protection. Social interaction is so critical to our health and well-being that a lack of social skills, isolation, and loneliness can increase our risk of mental and physical health issues.1 Social skills for kids are an essential element of development. While some kids are naturally sociable, many children need to learn certain skills actively and have the opportunity to practice before they get good at them. The process of learning these skills is called socialization. Despite social skills being…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

CAMBRIDGE MARKETS RETURNS TO WATSONS BAY ON 4TH SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2023

January 17, 2024

One of Sydney’s favourite annual events is back, with Cambridge Markets holding its annual Watsons Bay Summer Market on Sunday January 4th, from 10am – 4pm. The market, now in its 7th year, is one of the biggest market events on Sydney’s annual calendar, with more than 10,000+ people expected to attend across the day. Held at Robertson Park, more than 150 stallholders will gather on the Sydney harbour foreshore for one of the best events the Eastern Suburbs has to offer. This year’s event will be as much fun as ever, with an amazing selection of small stallholders including…

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Health & Wellbeing

Parenting Perspectives: 10 Considerations for Family Health & Wellness

January 16, 2024

We all want our children to be fit, happy and healthy, and the best way to ensure they are as parents is to be proactive in how we approach their overall wellness. While exposure to germs and viruses outside of our homes is out of our control, there are several things we can do to strengthen our children’s immune systems and their overall ability to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In this post, we will show you ten ways in which you can help your children maintain a good level of mental and physical health. Many of these simple strategies involve…

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School holidays, What to do

Wonderwater at SEA Museum

January 16, 2024

Beat the heat with a fun-filled family day out at Wonderwater, the most refreshing ticket in town this summer. Play, relax and discover on, in and around the water. The Wonderwater See It All Ticket includes… Family Fun Play, hunt and hide in the incredible interactive world of Octopus Garden Create stunning sea creatures with LEGO bricks in Great Southern LEGO®️ Reef Channel cephalopod superpowers into craft creations in Kids On Deck Meet a mermaid every Monday Amazing Exhibitions Dive into the remarkable story of ocean legend Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life Witness world class jaw dropping images in Ocean Photographer…

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Kids

WHY IS MY EXTROVERTED CHILD SUDDENLY A SHY KID?

January 15, 2024

Has your child gone from being extroverted to suddenly becoming the shy kid at the playground? Perhaps they were vocal and socially outgoing at childcare, but now that they have entered school, they seem more reserved and less confident to make new friends. Read on to learn why children might develop shyness or become introverted and when it could be more than shyness at play. What Causes Shyness? Shyness is when someone feels apprehensive, uncomfortable, or awkward around others. It’s most common in new situations or when they are around unfamiliar people.1 Socially awkward signs of shyness could be avoiding people…

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Inspiration

10 easy ways you can save water (and money)

January 14, 2024

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources. Only 3% of the world’s water supply is freshwater – of this, only 1% is accessible for human consumption. Global water consumption has risen ten-fold since 1900, and many parts of the world are now reaching the limits of their supply. In Australia, the world’s driest continent, an average person consumes 340 litres of potable water each day within their homes. Residential water use accounts for 64% of all water supplied by Sydney Water. Why care about water quality? We swim and play in water. We drink water. Pollutants from urban…

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Babies

HOW YOUR BABY’S VISION WORKS

January 13, 2024

The first time you and your newborn lock eyes can be a joyous and overwhelming experience. That moment when they look at you with recognition in their eyes as they hear your voice for the first time in the outside world. But what can they see? Turns out not too much. Not for several weeks, anyway. Let’s explore your baby’s vision development and milestones to understand better how their vision works! When Can Newborns See? Your baby’s vision development will undergo many dramatic changes during the first year of life. But let us begin with those “fresh out of the…

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School holidays

Malabar Pool to get new pump and maintenance boost

January 12, 2024

Maintenance of Malabar’s popular Ocean Pool will ramp up this year, starting with critical repairs of the pool’s pump this week. The pump, which circulates ocean water in and out of the pool to ensure it stays fresh and full, was damaged on Thursday and out of action for the weekend. Council staff yesterday, 9 January, replaced the pump and the pool is operational again. Council carries out a weekly inspection for debris and damages, however this will increase to twice a week over the summer period. Malabar Pool is cleaned fortnightly. This involves emptying the pool, pressure washing the…

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Events, School holidays

Sanctuary – a marine sand sculpture event

January 11, 2024

Join the crew from Blue World at Clovelly Beach for a morning of sand sculpture and marine fun. A marine scientist will join the group to share insights into the local marine life, and how we can help protect our favourite ocean life, starting with our own blue backyard. Bring buckets, spades, hats and maybe your swimmers! Led by artist and ocean educator Merran Hughes. Meet at Bundock Park Playground. Maximum 60 sculpture spots. Conditions of booking Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian All participants need to pay. Photographs, videos and voice recordings Randwick City Council staff may…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Bop till you Drop, kids School Holiday Workshop

January 10, 2024

Elevate your child’s school holidays to an extraordinary experience with Bop till you Drop’s award-winning Performing Arts Workshop in Bondi Junction! On Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January, they offer a vibrant and exhilarating journey into the world of performing arts. Featuring an all-encompassing program from dance to drama, and from cooking to crafts, our workshop is expertly designed to boost your child’s confidence and self-esteem. This January, dive into the ‘Move it’ theme, a dynamic celebration of movement and expression. Children will be thrilled to participate in a diverse range of activities, each carefully curated to spark excitement and…

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Supa School Holiday Fun!

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music and Marshmallows by the Sea

Bushrangers – Shelter Challenge + April School Holiday Activities at Centennial Park

Family friendly films under the stars at Movies in the Park

Splash Test Dummies: A Hilarious Circus Adventure Hits Bondi Pavilion

Bluey And Bingo Are Coming To Supa Centa Moore Park

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CAMBRIDGE MARKETS RETURNS TO WATSONS BAY ON 4TH SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2023

Parenting Perspectives: 10 Considerations for Family Health & Wellness

Wonderwater at SEA Museum

WHY IS MY EXTROVERTED CHILD SUDDENLY A SHY KID?

10 easy ways you can save water (and money)

HOW YOUR BABY’S VISION WORKS

Malabar Pool to get new pump and maintenance boost

Sanctuary – a marine sand sculpture event

Bop till you Drop, kids School Holiday Workshop

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