Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?

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Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paddington is a playground that deserves a spot on every Eastern Suburbs...

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations Looking for a little...

How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

There’s something wonderfully simple about a garage sale. Open the garage, pull out the things your family no longer...

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20...
Halloween
Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
Community
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations
Community, Markets
How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
 

Maroubra Beach Markets

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entry – see you by the beach!

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

 

All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

 

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

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Kids, Parenting

Public Transport Options To Travel With A Child

Travelling with a child is a mixture of love and responsibility, and taking care of our children is a task where we do not demand anything in return, as they are the extension of our DNA. They will be running our family legacy. If you are in Australia and want to travel on public transport, you might be thinking that travelling on it is unsafe for you if you have a child, but it is not really the case, and this piece will highlight why we are giving you this statement. You may be travelling to visit an attraction or simply…

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Events

Sydney’s Darling Square celebrates the Year of the Dragon

Darling Square will celebrate Lunar New Year from 9 to 25 February with a series of cultural performances, live  entertainment and festive food and beverage offers from retailers across the precinct. Perfect for both locals and tourists  seeking to celebrate the new year, there is something for everyone at Darling Square.   The Lunar New Year celebrations include traditional lion dancing, with performances taking place on Saturday 10 February at 6pm and 8pm and on Saturday 17 February at 6pm, alongside DJs in the square to bring the vibes and ring in  the New Year.   Anchored in the centre of the…

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Kids, Parenting

How to protect your children from dangers on Discord?

Discord presents itself as a platform where individuals can freely share their interests, devoid of algorithms dictating their content. Users drive the conversations and content, but despite the myriad of voices present, Discord still enforces community guidelines to safeguard against hateful behavior, threats, and harassment. Discord, as a pseudo-anonymous chat room site, poses several risks to children. These risks include cyberbullying, sexting, exposure to mature content, predatory sexual behavior, solicitation, and even identity theft through the manipulation of children to disclose sensitive information. To ensure Discord safety for children, it is worth utilizing various safety features found in Discord’s account…

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Business & Career

Steps To Becoming An Approved Childcare Provider In Australia

As the approved provider of early childhood service, you are responsible for compliance in relation to child safety care and education under National Regulations. This requires the approval of both the Australian Government and state as well as territory governments. Within this setting, the term ‘Approved Provider’ refers to an individual or corporation that is allowed by law to offer starting schooling or long day care services. As an approved provider, one’s jurisdiction involves the recognition by the Family Assistance Law in order to provide childcare services and facilitate payments for Child Care Subsidy so that deserving families reduce their…

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing

Baby Spa Australia – Surry Hills

Baby Spa Australia is an exceptionally unique experience, offering hydrotherapy and infant massage for babies aged from two days to eight months. While hydrotherapy for infants has been around globally for over fifteen years, it is a new concept in Australia – one that we are passionate about sharing!   Hydrotherapy for infants began as a way to bridge the gap between the womb and a baby’s first swimming lesson, we have since found many incredible benefits. These include: Strengthened bones and muscles Promotion of sleep Relief from colic, wind and reflux Strengthened tummy time, rolling and crawling Helps aid digestion…

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Parenting

Being a Parent: How to Help Your Child Cope with Stress at College

Parents often feel proud, concerned, and helpless watching their child navigate the rigors of college life, with its new challenges being a source of pride, concern, and often helplessness. While college can be an exciting period of growth and discovery for many students, it can also be highly stressful as students navigate academic pressures, social dynamics, and newly found independence – as a parent, there are various ways you can support your child to manage stress effectively while they thrive during these formative years. Before we start you can also check out if Web Development can be a side hustle:…

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Parenting

NANNY VS. DAYCARE: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD?

When we leave our children with someone else, we want them to be cared for with the same love we give them. It can sometimes be overwhelming and daunting to find the perfect childcare fit for our families, and many families look at nanny vs. daycare options to determine the best fit. They each offer unique features and benefits but may also have drawbacks. So how do you choose? Families must determine the most important factors when deciding between a nanny vs. daycare. Do they want someone in their home to care for their child, or do they prefer to…

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Babies, Inspiration, Kids, Toddlers

Regular Kids Programs Returning at Waverley Library

The Waverley library popular regular kids programs are returning after the summer break , the under 5s children’s programs  will be returning on Monday 29 January. These fun and interactive sessions include Book Babies (0 – 2 years), Rhyme Time (2 – 4 years) and Story Time Fun (3 – 5 years) and are a great way to introduce your child to the love of books, stories and rhymes. Regular kids’ activities & events are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Various times vspace=”5″ Thursday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years 1 Feb 2024 (Every week on Thursday,…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Clovelly surf lifesaving clubs new colourful Mural

What a amazing addition to Clovelly Beach! The collaboration between Dulux, Surf Life Saving Australia, and artist Matt Adnate has not only brought a burst of colour to the area but also celebrates the rich history and community spirit of Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club. Muralist artist Matt Adnate has brought his award-winning public art to this bustling swimming spot and this expansive public artwork now adorns the north wall of the Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club, facing out onto the water. One of Sydney’s most beloved swim spots, Clovelly is known for its myriad of underwater life and its…

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Kids, School holidays

Getting ready to go back to school: ten tips for parents

School holidays are almost finished and it’s time to get back into familiar routines as your child heads back to school. To help take some of the stress out of returning to school,  here is a Top Ten help list: 1. Find school equipment and check uniforms and shoes still fit – your child may have grown. Give yourself enough time to organise replacements or a uniform alternative if needed. 2. Encourage your child to check their school timetable if needed, pack their school bag, and get their lunch box, drink bottle and uniform ready. 3. Plan ahead for making…

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