Eastern Suburbs Mums

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

24/02/2023

The annual Children’s Festival in Sydney city highlights harmony in diversity by drawing together dozens of participating groups from various cultural backgrounds on the occasion of Harmony Day 2023 in Australia. Children’s Festival 2023 in Sydney city is a unique event where children are the focus, promoting cultural diversity and living in harmony. The Children’s Festival program features vibrant performances and participation from talented children, reflecting the diversity of Australia through music, arts, culture and traditional costumes from around the world. The Festival highlights include a Children’s Parade and costume display, and there are lively outdoor activities, food and other…

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Events, Inspiration

Yarra Bay Family Fun Day

23/02/2023

Randwick Council is hosting Yarra Bay Family Fun Day! All members of the community are invited to attend a family-friendly celebration of Yarra Bay at Bicentennial Park, Yarra Bay (near the Sailing Club) on Saturday 4 March, 11am-3pm. “We are delighted to be hosting this event to highlight our community’s love of Yarra Bay – it has to stay,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. “It’s a special part of our City and we support the local residents in preserving the unique beauty and heritage of the local area.” “The Family Fun Day is all about celebration and showing our love for…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

22/02/2023

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Alison Park, Randwick. Following consultation with the community last year where the Randwick council learned more about how you use the park and your ideas for the upgrade, The Randwick council has come up with two concepts and needs your help to decide which one is the best for Alison Park! Both concepts use highly durable equipment, specially designed for Aussie playgrounds to allow kids of all ages to run, jump, climb and slide. OPTION 1 View Nature feel concept plan and artist impression Nature feel with all-timber equipment. The feature play…

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Health & Wellbeing

The short-sightedness epidemic in children: should parents be worried and what can we do about it?

22/02/2023

With the last 2 years of on-again, off-again home-schooling and more laptop and computer work than ever, many parents are worried their children are becoming more and more short-sighted. Fortunately, there are now interventions that can help reduce the progression of short-sightedness. What is short-sightedness and why should we care? Short-sightedness often develops during childhood and continues to progress until physical growth stops. Short-sightedness is typically caused by accelerated growth of the eye which causes blurred distance vision. In turn, this predisposes the eye to potentially serious conditions such as retinal degenerations/detachments and glaucoma later in life. What interventions are…

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Babies, Inspiration

5 Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

22/02/2023

You’ve carried your baby for 9 months and now they are here and suddenly you look down at this little squish and think to yourself – what the hell do I do now? Oh how the days are long, so so so long. I’ve been there, the monotony of everyday, the sleep deprivation that hits you like a ton of bricks. The intrusive thoughts, the anxiety, the thoughts of I can’t possibly do this. But you are doing it. And you’re doing incredible. I know this time is overwhelming and exhausting, but I promise you, you’ll regret not getting images…

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Inspiration

A better marketplace is here.

22/02/2023

Most of us mums have probably experienced the frustration that comes with selling or buying stuff on Facebook marketplace! So it’s exciting news that a new marketplace has arrived and its offering a better way to buy and sell baby items. Founded by parents and Bondi locals Nicole and Rob, Markot is a curated online marketplace for the most sought-after baby brands out there. So how is it better? Ok, this is where it gets exciting! Firstly, there’s no contact between buyers and sellers. Markot does it all through an easy-to-use app (they have a website too!). That means there’s…

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Parenting, Toddlers

Bop 2 Books is program for children aged between 24 – 36 months

22/02/2023

Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 – 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays. Come along and Bop! Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (bookings open one week in advance). Subject to terms and conditions listed below. When: Tuesday 10.30 am – 11 am Frequency: Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 4, 2023 Location: Margaret Martin Library, Randwick Address: Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick More Contact Information: Enquiries: 9093 6100 Note: Please leave your prams at home as…

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Business & Career

How To Start Your Own Business From Home

22/02/2023

Starting your own business can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you may think. There are a number of key starting points that can shortcut the setup of your home business. Keeping it simple and ensuring you have what you need to operate most of your business is crucial. If you’ve been contemplating starting a business from home and you’re not sure how then use this guide to get your business up and running now. Get the equipment right Having the right equipment to start…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Mini Musica’s first concert at Paddington

21/02/2023

We are so excited to announce Mini Musica’s first concert at Paddington Uniting Church. Mini Musica concerts are delivered by professional musicians of international standing. You can attend weekly or monthly – it’s up to you. Each venue hosts a monthly morning concert with various locations around Sydney including Paddington. Created by musical mums for lovers of live music with young families. Parents with limited time and resources when it comes to evening events can now introduce and share their love of live music in daylight hours with their children. Upcoming concerts at Paddington Uniting Church: Brilliance of Bach –…

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Inspiration, Kids

Top Tips For Teaching Your Children The Power Of Empathy

21/02/2023

Parents have their work cut out for them to teach children all the important foundations of life, and how to respect our community. Teaching your child the power of empathy is an invaluable lesson, and one that will shape children into caring individuals who have empathy will all kinds of people. If you are already aware of the benefits of raising empathetic children but have no idea where to start, let’s cover some tips. Supporting charities Supporting charities and making charitable donations is a perfect way to exemplify what it means to be empathetic and contribute to the support of…

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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...

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Yarra Bay Family Fun Day

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

The short-sightedness epidemic in children: should parents be worried and what can we do about it?

5 Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

A better marketplace is here.

Bop 2 Books is program for children aged between 24 – 36 months

How To Start Your Own Business From Home

Mini Musica’s first concert at Paddington

Top Tips For Teaching Your Children The Power Of Empathy

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