eastern suburbs Archives

5 Tips on how to become more resilient.

10/11/2021

When looking back at the past 18 months, there’s no doubt it’s been a tough time to be a parent. From job instability, to juggling work and homeschooling, to trying to explain to your kids why they can’t have their birthday party this year, it was hard for many of us to put on a brave face when nothing seemed certain. On the flip side, when you look back on these tough times in a positive light, chances are these experiences have already made you a better mother and a more resilient person than who you were in February…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Good news for Randwick City swimmers

05/11/2021

Coming into summer, visitors to Randwick City beaches can swim with confidence knowing that the majority of Randwick City beaches have been graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’, indicating they are suitable for swimming most of the time. The annual State of the Beaches report, released yesterday from the NSW Government, provides an overview of water quality at 210 swimming locations across the state that are monitored under the Beachwatch and Beachwatch Partnership programs, across NSW. In Randwick City, the monitored swimming spots include Clovelly Beach, Gordons Bay, Coogee Beach, Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Rockpool, Malabar Beach,…

by jay

For Mums, Health & Wellbeing

Finding Your Abdominal Connection After Birth

02/11/2021

What happens to my abdominals during pregnancy and childbirth? As your belly grows during pregnancy, your abdominal muscles stretch and change. Your deepest layer of abdominals (TVA or Transverse Abdominis), acts like a corset which wraps around from your spine and joins via a tendon in the front called the linea alba. This layer has a close relationship to your breathing and pelvic floor muscles – two key elements of abdominal connection and core strength. During pregnancy, this layer stretches and thins which can impact this relationship. This is what we refer to as diatasis recti or ab separation. Therefore, rebuilding your…

by jay

Events, What to do

COME ALIVE THIS SUMMER AT THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CINEMA

01/11/2021

Sydney’s iconic Westpac OpenAir is ready to bring some sunshine to Sydney Harbour this summer, with an extended season, a stellar line up of films and delicious harbourside dining. The event will run for 48 nights from January 6 to 22 February 2022, on Mrs Macquaries Point in the Royal Botanic Garden. The 2022 film program will be filled with highly anticipated premiere and preview screenings, as well as the very best current releases. Audiences can look forward to catching blockbusters including No Time To Die, House of Gucci and The Matrix Resurrections, as well as a fabulous selection of…

by jay

Events, Kids, What to do

Theme your next birthday party with bubbles!

30/10/2021

One of the most common challenges for parents is trying to find a different style of birthday party to host. With many different themes and ideas it can be hard to choose a theme that doesn’t mean a whole lot of work for you. Now lockdown is over there is a new party provider on the scence, Bubbleheads offering a unique party theme with you guessed it…bubbles. Bubblehead spokesperson Ulah Genevieve said, “We know many kids love bubbles so it made sense to create a themed party around this. “We invented a bunch of different bubble games tailored to different ages from…

by jay

Babies, For Mums, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

What to expect when expecting twins!

26/10/2021

What to expect when expecting twins! By Obstetrician Dr Colin Walsh. Not one but two babies is a surprise and delight but also often a shock to parents having twins. Dr Colin Walsh, an obstetrician at North Shore Private hospital answers the common questions of what a twin pregnancy can be like. I’m having twins – how will my pregnancy be different? Traditionally, 1-2% of pregnant women have twins. However this number is increasing with the widespread use of IVF. A twin pregnancy immediately falls into the “high-risk” category. You are more likely to experience complications (preterm birth,…

by jay

Food, Inspiration

Indian delivery favourite Chachus launches in the Eastern Suburbs

10/10/2021

Miss your favourite British-style Indian curry? A new at home delivery service has launched in the Eastern Suburbs using authentic recipes created by Sydneysider Tash who created Chachus. Tash who grew up in India and watched her parents cook and serve amazing Indian food was inspired to launch and start offering delicious Indian food to Sydney families. “I want it to be the yummiest, most authentic Indian food you have ever had. Every recipe and every ingredient should have a story and a past. I want it to be convenient and affordable for your family.” I have a dream to…

by jay