School is back and it’s time for new school lunchbox ideas, tips and inspiration! It’s always exciting to see your child head to school for the first time or back to school for another year of learning and fun. As parents and carers, we want to offer healthy, balanced and satisfying lunches that provide the…
JUST IN – To give families with young children and babies an extra incentive to start going to playgroup, Playgroup NSW are offering FREE five year Playgroup NSW membership to all families with children up to five years.
Blue Mountains Nutritionist, Fern Rodrigues, from Eat Play Learn Nutrition, specialises in challenging eating (aka fussy eating) in children, from one to 12 years old. She uses gentle but effective strategies to help you take control of your child’s nutrition with confidence. Fern’s exclusive article for Blue Mountains Mums gives expert advice on helping our…
We have compiled a long list of ideas, links and fun activities for kids to help inspire you and your family during a long day at home. Whether you are in need of ideas for a rainy day, the school holidays, homeschooling, if you have to work from home or if you are simply having…
Many families are starting to think about new and creative alternatives to Halloween. They are starting to turn Halloween on its head and make it a day to be creative, connect with friends and neighbours and contribute to the community in a meaningful way. We have developed 10 fun family alternatives to Halloween if you…
School can be exhausting for children, often resulting in meltdowns and big emotions. After using all of their energy to listen to the teacher, follow rules, manage social expectations and friendships, it’s no wonder kids let it all out with their safe person at the end of the school day. This collection of 60 calm…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.