Eastern Suburbs Mums

When Plans Collapse: Finding New Foundations with Your Kids

26/08/2025

Life with kids has a way of surprising you. One week everything is flowing smoothly. Then suddenly, the school closes, a holiday plan falls apart, or a family routine gets flipped upside down. Those moments can feel stressful, but they also carry hidden opportunities. Sometimes change arrives like a storm. The Tower card in tarot reminds us that when structures crumble, it often makes space for something new and more authentic. Families can use this same idea to rebuild routines and create connections that feel stronger than before. Accepting the Unexpected The first step is learning to breathe when plans…

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Family, Health & Wellbeing

Creating the Perfect Sleep Space for Growing Families

26/08/2025

As families grow and evolve, so do their sleep needs. What worked perfectly when you had one toddler might not be suitable for a household with school-aged children, teenagers, and frequent overnight guests. Creating functional and comfortable sleep spaces for everyone requires thoughtful planning and wise furniture choices that can adapt as children grow and develop. Understanding Your Family’s Sleep Journey Every family’s sleep story is unique, but most Australian families follow similar patterns as children grow from babies to independent adults. Understanding these transitions helps parents make more intelligent decisions about bedroom setups and furniture investments. From Cot to…

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Markets

Discover 5 Local Markets: Darlo, Double Bay, Kings Cross & Oxford Street

26/08/2025

From fresh organic produce to evening markets under the stars, Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is home to some of the city’s most vibrant community markets. Whether you’re shopping for the week, catching up with friends, or looking for a family-friendly outing, here are five markets you won’t want to miss. Darlo Night Market Held on the third Saturday of every month from 5pm to 9pm, the Darlo Night Market turns St Johns Church in Darlinghurst into a lively evening destination. Browse artisan goods, fashion, crafts and global street food, with live music creating the perfect weekend vibe. 📍 Location: St Johns…

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Community

R U OK? Day – A Conversation Could Change a Life

26/08/2025

Every year, Australians come together for R U OK? Day, a powerful reminder to check in with the people around us and start conversations that can make a real difference. This year’s R U OK? Day takes place on Thursday, 11 September 2025, with the theme: “R U OK? – A conversation could change a life.” The day encourages all of us to notice the signs when friends, family members, colleagues, or neighbours might be struggling, and to reach out with a simple but meaningful question: “Are you OK?” Why it matters Mental health challenges can affect anyone, and often…

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Relationship

Family Law Amendments in Australia: Understanding the Key Changes

25/08/2025

Family law in Australia has recently undergone one of the most significant transformations in decades. These reforms, introduced under the Family Law Amendment Act, are reshaping how courts manage disputes involving parenting, property, financial arrangements, and overall family relationships after separation. The changes are designed to make the system clearer, less adversarial, and more protective of vulnerable individuals. For families navigating separation or divorce, and for professionals supporting them, understanding these updates is critical. Engaging with reliable family lawyers in Melbourne can help individuals adapt to the new rules and secure outcomes that safeguard their rights and wellbeing. Why These…

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General and Family

Lifestyle & Wellness Amenities to Seek in Over-55 Living Villages

25/08/2025

The idea of retirement has changed profoundly over the last generation. Where earlier generations may have seen their later years as a time to wind down, older people today are embracing active, engaged lifestyles that focus on health, social connection, and personal enrichment. This transformation has reconfigured the face of retirement living, with contemporary over-55 communities being fashioned not so much as locations to reside, but as settings that actively promote health, happiness, and community. Selecting the most appropriate lifestyle village means peeling away the surface features to see how various elements create long-term health and quality of life. The…

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Markets

Double the Fun: Maroubra Beach Market Expands with a Second Market at Heffron Park

25/08/2025

Maroubra families, get excited – your favourite local market is growing! Thanks to the incredible success of the Maroubra Beach Market, a brand-new second monthly market will soon be launching at Heffron Park from October onwards. That means double the stalls, double the fun, and double the reasons to shop local and enjoy a great family day out. But first, don’t forget the next Maroubra Beach Market on Saturday, 6 September at Broadarrow Reserve, right by the sand. With over 120 stalls, this lively market brings together the very best of fresh produce, artisan food, fashion, homewares, crafts, plants, flowers,…

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Community, Playgroups, yoga

What’s On at Paddington Uniting Church This Spring – Activities for Kids and Families

25/08/2025

Looking for fun and healthy activities in Paddington this spring? Paddington Uniting Church is offering a range of new classes designed for kids, parents, and families. From kids’ yoga to Pilates, French lessons, and mindful parenting groups, there’s something for every age. Kids and Family Activities Kids Yoga with Vanessa Introduce your children to yoga in a fun and supportive environment. Kids Yoga runs Tuesdays, 3.30pm–4.15pm at Paddington Uniting Hall. Classes are term-based and perfect for after-school movement. Bonjour Babies – French for Little Ones Give your child the gift of language with Bonjour Babies French classes. These playful sessions…

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Events

Bondi Beach NYE: Iconic Party + Free Family Zone (Registration Essential, Limited Spots)

25/08/2025

FREE FIREWORKS, FAMILY ZONE AND A BIG SURPRISE SET FOR BONDI BEACH THIS NYE. For the first time in over a decade, New Year’s Eve is returning to Bondi Beach. Fuzzy, the crew behind over 30 years of Aussie parties and festivals including Harbourlife, Field Day and new curated event series Listen Out Presents, are teasing a next-level experience on December 31 after securing the license to stage an all-new celebration on Sydney’s most iconic shoreline. Details are still under wraps, but the team at Fuzzy promises a world-class event with global energy and a distinctly Bondi attitude. With a…

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Events

La Ronde – A captivating new experience for the bold and the curious is heading to The Grand Electric this October

25/08/2025

Having taken home 14 five-star reviews in its debut season earlier this year, La Ronde will hold its first theatre residency in Sydney, playing at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills from 16 October. La Ronde invites audiences to step into the round and surrender to an intoxicating world of lavish and twisted spectacle, from the creators of Blanc de Blanc and LIMBO. This isn’t just a show; it’s an invitation to lose yourself in the extraordinary. A single beam of light slices through the dark, the beat drops —and suddenly, the room shatters into stars. Glittering bodies spin overhead, and limbs hang in the balance while boundaries blur….

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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...

When Plans Collapse: Finding New Foundations with Your Kids

Creating the Perfect Sleep Space for Growing Families

Discover 5 Local Markets: Darlo, Double Bay, Kings Cross & Oxford Street

R U OK? Day – A Conversation Could Change a Life

Family Law Amendments in Australia: Understanding the Key Changes

Lifestyle & Wellness Amenities to Seek in Over-55 Living Villages

Double the Fun: Maroubra Beach Market Expands with a Second Market at Heffron Park

What’s On at Paddington Uniting Church This Spring – Activities for Kids and Families

Bondi Beach NYE: Iconic Party + Free Family Zone (Registration Essential, Limited Spots)

La Ronde – A captivating new experience for the bold and the curious is heading to The Grand Electric this October

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