Winter is a fantastic time of year to explore the beauty of Blue Mountains bushwalks with children. This hidden gem of a track is a sensational one for families to explore and soak up the amazing diversity of the Blue Mountains. Birdwood Gully/ Madolin Glen track is a medium grade 2.6km bushwalk in Springwood that…
In our new ‘Inspiring Local Mum’ feature we look forward to meeting everyday inspiring Mums throughout the Blue Mountains who are involved in their local community and have pearls of motherly wisdom for us all to learn from. No matter where we are on our parenting journey there is always something we can teach others…
When you are bushwalking in the Blue Mountains National Park, there are no guarantees of ‘child-proof’ tracks. You are out in nature and it is not a controlled environment (and that’s the beauty of it!). However, it is important to be prepared and know what to bring in case the unexpected happens. Here are our…
Energise and excite your children these Spring holidays with Fusion Football! Football, or soccer, is one of the best sports for children to improve concentration, develop positive self-esteem and learn fundamental movement skills that are transferable to most other sports. During these school holidays, Fusion Football Glenbrook is giving your children the opportunity to learn…
Blue Mountains Mums have revealed our insider’s list of the top FREE STEM websites for kids that your children will love! As we all know, education isn’t limited to the classroom between 9 and 3. Telling children what they need to know and how they should learn hardly fosters creative and critical thinking skills. Thankfully,…
Blue Mountains Mums have revealed their insider’s list of the top FREE STEM websites for kids that your children will love! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is gaining incredible momentum in education, and for good reason! STEM provides amazing opportunities for our children to solve real-world challenges and problems. To inspire and intrigue our…
Linear Park playground is seriously fun. There are plenty of fun things to do for kids of all ages! If you happen to head east down the mountains, be sure to check in to this brand new playground situated in one of Sydney’s newest estates, Mulgoa Rise. It just opened last week and is different…
Are you looking for unique baby names? Perhaps you don’t want your child to be one of three children in their class with the same name. So Blue Mountains Mums did a little extra digging around for you and found the most popular baby names in the Blue Mountains. If you’re after a name that’s…
In our new ‘Inspiring Local Mum’ feature we look forward to meeting everyday inspiring Mums throughout the Blue Mountains who are involved in their local community and have pearls of motherly wisdom for us all to learn from. No matter where we are on our parenting journey there is always something we can teach others…
Reading to your children enriches their vocabulary, opens up their imaginations and develops vital literacy skills. Children pick up on what you read and how you read – your intonation, expression and how you respond to punctuation. There are so many beautiful children’s books to choose from so visit your local library and snuggle up to make reading a memorable experience in your family that your children will remember always.
Blue Mountains Mums have compiled a list of your go-to ‘Late night chemists Blue Mountains and beyond’ so that you are not stuck for medicine when you need it the most.* *While we do our best to keep all of our details up to date, sometimes stores amend their opening hours. We suggest calling your…
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s largest multi sport and exercise program for toddlers and preschoolers (aged 1.5–6 years)
The time has come and you are feeling mixed emotions as you prepare to send your child to preschool. He or she may already be in a daycare setting but you would still like to do your due diligence by looking at other local preschools. You might be new to the Blue Mountains and have…
If you have a baby at home or young children, chances are that you don’t get much time to yourself or haven’t slept a full night in, well, you can’t remember how long! Self-care is towards the bottom of your to-do list and you’re feeling the effects. You’re tired, weary and your life resembles something…
For more parks and playgrounds in the Blue Mountains, please visit our Entertainment & Activities section. There are some amazing parks and playgrounds in the Blue Mountains, making it an ideal place to raise a family. Not only can we enjoy all of the beautiful bushwalks but we have our pick from over 50 parks…