Eastern Suburbs Mums

Wonderwater at SEA Museum

16/01/2024

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?

15/01/2024

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)

14/01/2024

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

13/01/2024

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

12/01/2024

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

11/01/2024

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

10/01/2024

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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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Elise Wyatt

08/01/2024

Hi! I am a new mum of a beautiful 4 month old girl, Halle! I own a really fun dance school operating in Double Bay and Vaucluse called Dance Mode! @dancemodestudios Dance has been my passion since I was a little girl, then I went on to work professionally as a dancer for 10 years all over the world! I absolutely love being able to pass on my love of dance along with many life skills to all of my wonderful students. My husband and I have a beautiful two year old Labrador pup, Gigi. She is a funny little…

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School holidays, What to do

Art with your Phone

08/01/2024

Are you tired of being online…want to learn photography outdoors with a group of actual people?? Join in for a fun and creative 2-day workshop to improve your phone photography and editing skills. You will build technical and creative expertise in a friendly outdoor environment. At the end of this workshop, you will have your own photographic artwork ready to print and frame. * $50 discount for Randwick Council residents — Select resident’s ticket when booking. About the workshop – no experience necessary The workshop is split into two sessions: Saturday from 10.00 am — 1.00 pm Sunday from 10.00 am — 12.00 pm Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27…

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Health & Wellbeing

Kitty Blomfield debunks six of the most common exercise myths

07/01/2024

Transform Your Fitness Routine: Kitty Blomfield Exposes the Truth Behind Common Exercise Myths Exercise is one of those things that you need to do to maintain good health, but it is also essential if you want to keep your weight in check and continue to wear the clothes in your wardrobe. According to Kitty Blomfield, health and wellness icon, the personality behind the highly successful Kitty’s 7 Day Challenge and the founder of well-known wellbeing brand, NuStrength, exercise is one of the most misunderstood elements of maintaining a healthy body weight. “There are so many ridiculous myths and crazy ideas…

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Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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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

Monday’s Local Mum, Elise Wyatt

Art with your Phone

Kitty Blomfield debunks six of the most common exercise myths

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