Eastern Suburbs Mums

Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026

26/07/2026

If you’re visiting Bondi Festival this winter, don’t miss one of the festival’s most spectacular free attractions. Accordion, an immersive light installation by internationally acclaimed artists Amigo & Amigo, is transforming the Bondi Pavilion Courtyard into a colourful playground of music, movement and creativity. Running from 20 June to 28 July 2026, this free interactive artwork extends beyond the official Bondi Festival dates, giving families and visitors even more opportunities to experience its magic. Celebrating Bondi’s Special 2026 Milestone This year is particularly significant for Bondi. With Bondi’s postcode being 2026, Bondi Festival is celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime connection by expanding…

by jay

Parenting

What Nobody Tells You About the Year Your Child Turns 17

26/07/2026

Everyone prepares you for the toddler years. The sleep deprivation, the tantrums, the endless mess. People warn you about primary school transitions and the social complexity of the tween years. Nobody really prepares you for Year 11. There is something about having a teenager in the second-to-last year of school that catches parents off guard. The stakes suddenly feel real. University applications are no longer an abstract future event. Subject choices have consequences. And your child, who not long ago needed you for everything, now mostly needs you to stay calm and not make things worse. Here is what that…

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Kids Birthday Parties

Party Ideas for 8–12 Year Olds: Inside SUPA DUPA’s Deluxe Tween Birthday Experiences

25/07/2026

If you’re hunting for party ideas for 8 to 12 year olds, you’ll know there’s a tricky age gap party planners often forget. Tweens want to feel special and a little fabulous for the day, without it feeling babyish or try-hard. Enter SUPA DUPA Kids Parties, the Eastern Suburbs’ go-to for parties that hit that sweet spot of extra and comfortability for tweens, tailored specifically for the 8 to 12 crowd. Dance & Glam, Tween Edition SUPA DUPA’s signature Dance & Glam package is built to match tween energy, not talk down to it. The choreography is current, the vibe…

by jay

Child Care, Education

The Questions Most Parents Forget to Ask on a Childcare Centre Tour

25/07/2026

If you go to a childcare facility, many parents fail to inquire about the tenure of the staff members, what should be done during emergencies, how the staff members take their breaks, and how they keep you informed of things on a daily basis. In order to be aware of all that is going on with your child during the day, it is essential to learn about all this information. Uncovering the Hidden Details of Quality Early Learning Being a new visitor to the early education setting might overwhelm you. You would observe such things as colorful pictures on the…

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Library

Free Storytime at Surry Hills Library: A Wonderful Weekly Adventure for Preschoolers

24/07/2026

Looking for a free activity that will entertain your preschooler while helping them learn and grow? Storytime at Surry Hills Library is a fantastic weekly outing where children aged 3 to 5 years can enjoy stories, songs and plenty of fun alongside other local families. Running every Wednesday during Term 3, these engaging sessions are designed to spark a lifelong love of books while helping children build important skills before they start school. More Than Just Storytelling Storytime is much more than sitting and listening to a book. During each 30-minute session, children will: Listen to engaging stories Join in…

by jay

Parenting

Hot Weather Tips for Families with Multiple Kids Under 5

24/07/2026

When summer arrives, it usually lands at our door pretty fast, and without the right planning and prep in place, it can pass us by pretty fast. It’s the perfect excuse to head outdoors, enjoy family picnics, splash around in the backyard and make the most of the longer days. However, if you’re one of the lucky ones with multiple children under the age of five, hot weather can also present a unique set of challenges. Between keeping everyone hydrated, managing nap schedules and preventing little ones from overheating, it can sometimes feel like a full-time job just getting…

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Education

How Early Learning Support Helps Children Build Lasting Confidence

24/07/2026

A child who struggles with reading often knows it before anyone says it out loud. They notice classmates finishing faster. They hear the pause after they stumble over a word. They feel the weight of another worksheet coming home. That feeling can grow fast. Reading becomes more than a school task. It becomes a daily reminder that something feels harder than it should. Early support changes that pattern before frustration turns into avoidance. Services like Dyslexability can help children understand how they learn, build practical skills, and see progress in a way that feels real. The goal isn’t to push…

by Oscar va

Official opening of the expansion of Gunyama Park, Zetland

Parks and Beaches

Discover Sydney’s Newest Adventure Playground at the Official Opening of Gunyama Park

23/07/2026

If you’re looking for a free family day out this August, add this one to your calendar. The expanded Gunyama Park in Zetland is officially opening on Saturday 15 August, and families are invited to celebrate with an afternoon of play, entertainment and outdoor fun. With a spectacular new adventure playground, water play, skateboarding workshops, live entertainment and plenty of space for picnics, it’s the perfect excuse to get the kids outdoors and discover one of Sydney’s newest family destinations. A Playground Kids Won’t Want to Leave The star attraction is undoubtedly the incredible new playground, designed to keep children…

by jay

For Mums, Health & Wellbeing

Why So Many Mums Dismiss the Signs of Low Iron

23/07/2026

Parenthood has a way of changing expectations around energy levels. Many mums become so accustomed to interrupted sleep, busy schedules and the constant demands of family life that feeling tired starts to seem completely normal. Whether it is managing school drop-offs, work commitments, household responsibilities or caring for young children, many women simply expect to feel exhausted from time to time. The challenge is that some symptoms associated with low iron can look remarkably similar to the everyday realities of parenting. Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, low motivation and reduced stamina are often blamed on lack of sleep or a hectic lifestyle….

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Parenting, Schools

Discover St Brigid’s Preschool & Long Day Care at Their Family Open Day

22/07/2026

Choosing the right early learning centre is one of the biggest decisions parents make. If you’re exploring preschool or long day care options for your little one, here’s a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Coogee’s local early learning centres firsthand. St Brigid’s Preschool & Long Day Care is opening its doors on Saturday 25 July, inviting families to enjoy an afternoon of fun, meet the educators and discover the welcoming learning environments that have made the centre a popular choice for local families. A Fun Afternoon for the Whole Family This isn’t your typical information session. The Open Day…

by jay

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

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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Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026

What Nobody Tells You About the Year Your Child Turns 17

Party Ideas for 8–12 Year Olds: Inside SUPA DUPA’s Deluxe Tween Birthday Experiences

The Questions Most Parents Forget to Ask on a Childcare Centre Tour

Free Storytime at Surry Hills Library: A Wonderful Weekly Adventure for Preschoolers

Hot Weather Tips for Families with Multiple Kids Under 5

How Early Learning Support Helps Children Build Lasting Confidence

Discover Sydney’s Newest Adventure Playground at the Official Opening of Gunyama Park

Why So Many Mums Dismiss the Signs of Low Iron

Discover St Brigid’s Preschool & Long Day Care at Their Family Open Day

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