School can be down right exhausting for kids, which is why we have collated these 60 calm down activities for kids. It’s your go-to guide for after school strategies when you sense your child is feeling overwhelmed and in need of some relaxation. Many kids hold their emotions together all day and let loose with…
2020 marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation to show their support for a more reconciled Australia. Teaching our children about Indigenous culture is possible any week of the year though – and the Blue Mountains have just the…
Reading 1,000 books with a child prior to beginning school is said to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and a love of reading. So whether you are searching for gift ideas for your own baby, a baby shower or other celebration, our list of favourite books for babies and toddlers will provide a…
The first time expectant parents walk into a baby store to choose a child restraint, they are often overwhelmed and confused with the sheer number of restraints on the market. However, it doesn’t have to be complicated to make the right decision. Local Dad and Blue Mountain’s most trusted child restraint installer, Luke Begg, answers…
The Spring School Holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Spring school holiday activities that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in amazing outdoor experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are happening in the Blue Mountains these school holidays!…
AUGUST 2020 IS EDUCATION MONTH Featherdale Sydney and Mogo Wildlife Parks have a very special offer for all teachers this month. In what has been a challenging year for us all, Zookeeper Chad and the team at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park have not forgotten the difficulty this year has placed particularly…
Choosing a Blue Mountains School Whether you are new to the Blue Mountains and considering where you may like to live or looking to choose between a private or public school, it can feel a little overwhelming knowing where to start when choosing a Blue Mountains school for your child. Booking a school tour and…
The July School Holidays are near and it’s time to think about how we can occupy our children for the next couple of weeks! We have found some fantastic ideas and great deals for these Winter school holidays to create memories and make the most of local activities – from art workshops, football programs and…
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. These school holidays, Fusion Football Glenbrook is giving your children the opportunity to learn new…
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,…