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...

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on...
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
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Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
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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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Darling Harbour Skates Into Its Biggest Winter School Holiday Program
School holidays

Darling Harbour Skates Into Its Biggest Winter School Holiday Program Yet

Sydney families can shake off the winter chill these school holidays as Darling Harbour transforms into a winter playground, complete with free family activities, ice skating, creative workshops, dance parties and plenty more to keep kids entertained. Running from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July 2026, Darling Harbour’s Winter School Holiday program is its most packed yet, offering families an easy day out in the heart of Sydney. A highlight of the program is the free Arctic Activity Zone, taking over the Convention Forecourt on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July. Kids can get creative, join a dance workshop,…

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Free, School holidays

Bondi Festival 2026 Program Released: Experience the Magic of Bondi in Winter

When most people think of Bondi, they picture long summer days, surfers riding waves and packed beaches. But ask any local, and they’ll tell you there’s something equally magical about Bondi in winter. As the temperatures cool, Bondi takes on a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. The crisp ocean air, quieter beaches and spectacular coastal views create the perfect backdrop for one of Sydney’s most loved winter events—Bondi Festival. The Bondi Festival 2026 program has officially been released, bringing more than two weeks of entertainment, creativity and family fun to Bondi Pavilion and Bondi Park from 3–19 July 2026. Each winter, the…

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For Mums, Mental Health

The Appointments Mums Keep Putting Off (And How to Finally Book Them)

The calendar on the fridge is full of other people’s health. The six-week checks, the immunisations, the dentist for the eight year old, the optometrist because someone is squinting at the whiteboard. Somewhere on that calendar, almost never, is you. Booking everyone else in and quietly leaving yourself off the list is one of the most common habits of motherhood. It is also one of the few genuinely worth breaking. Here are the appointments that slide the furthest, and why they deserve a spot on the fridge. The five-yearly test four in ten of us are behind on Cervical screening…

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Business Features

Is Your Local Business Ready for the Shift to AI Search? (And Why Your Website Footprint Matters More Than Ever)

If you run a local business in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs—whether you are a kids’ activity provider in Maroubra, a boutique clinic in Double Bay, a school in Randwick, or a family photographer in Bondi—the way your next customer finds you is changing fast. For years, we’ve all relied on traditional Google keyword searches. A local mum would open her browser, type “toddler swimming lessons near me” or “speech pathologist Coogee,” and scroll through the blue links. But a major shift is happening right now. Mums are increasingly bypassing standard search boxes and asking AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and…

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fertility
Health & Wellbeing

Understanding Ovulation and Fertile Window Timing Before Fertility Treatment

The fertile window is short, but it is not always easy to identify. This is especially true for people with PMOS, previously called PCOS, where ovulation may happen later, less often or less predictably. If you are thinking about fertility treatment, waiting for a specialist appointment, or trying to understand your cycle before asking for help, ovulation and fertile window timing can give useful context. It can also become confusing if you rely only on a calendar app, especially when cycles are irregular. Quick answer Ovulation and fertile window timing is the process of understanding when ovulation may happen and…

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School holidays

Why Film and Drama Is About So Much More Than Acting

When people hear the words film and drama, they often picture children learning lines or performing on a stage. While that’s certainly part of it, what we see every week at Bondi Performing Arts is something much bigger. Drama gives children the chance to imagine, create, collaborate and problem-solve. It encourages them to speak with confidence, think creatively, work as a team and discover that their ideas have value. Bondi Performing Arts began just over two years ago with one small class. Since then, we’ve grown to four weekly classes for children and teenagers, with plans to introduce a specialised class…

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Parks and Beaches, Travel

Winter School Holiday Adventures in NSW National Parks

Looking for a fun, screen-free activity to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays? NSW national parks are offering a fantastic range of ranger-guided tours and outdoor activities designed to get children exploring, learning and connecting with nature. Run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the school holiday programs are led by experienced Discovery rangers and offer hands-on nature, history and cultural experiences for curious kids of all ages. From becoming a junior ranger for the day to discovering wildlife, coastal landscapes and Aboriginal culture, these activities are a great way to build outdoor confidence, spark…

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The Music Suite: Where Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Families Discover the Joy of Music
After School Activities, Uncategorized

The Music Suite: Where Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Families Discover the Joy of Music

Whether your child dreams of playing the piano, wants to learn the guitar, or simply loves to sing around the house, music lessons can be one of the most rewarding investments you make in their development. Beyond learning notes and rhythms, music helps children build confidence, improve concentration, develop discipline and express their creativity. It’s a skill they’ll carry with them for life. For more than a decade, The Music Suite has been helping families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs discover the many benefits of learning music in a welcoming and supportive environment. More Than Just Music Lessons Every child learns…

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