Pre-Schoolers


Best Illawarra Suburbs for Families
Living in Wollongong and the surrounding suburbs is like living in paradise; there are many suburbs with pros and cons. Here at Parents’ Guide Illawarra,…


Moving to Wollongong & the Illawarra Region: What Families Need to Know


Best Beaches & Swimming Spots Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast
Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families! As locals, we know the best beaches in Wollongong and the South…


Best Parks for Kids Outdoor Parties in Wollongong & Illawarra
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love kids’ birthday parties. So, we’ve found the best outdoor party spots with playgrounds, shade, and picnic tables (and…


Best Family Day Trips from Wollongong & the Illawarra. Get Inspired!
Looking for amazing things to do with the kids around Wollongong, Illawarra and down the NSW South Coast? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the…


Late-Night Chemists/Pharmacies Open in Wollongong and Illawarra
Frantically Googling ‘Chemists Open near me?’ Here are Illawarra’s after hour Pharmacy’s… Because of course kids never seem to get quite as sick in the…


Best Toddler-friendly Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra
There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the…


Best Fenced and Gated Playgrounds in the Illawarra and Wollongong
Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra… Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your…


Top 10 things to do with kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra!
Are you craving some family fun bonding time? Parent’s Guide Illawarra short cut’s you to the top ten things for kids to do in Wollongong…


Where do Kids Eat FREE near me in Wollongong and the Illawarra?
It’s getting towards witching hour, the house is ruined, tempers are fraying and even worse, the fridge looks more bare than a newborn’s bottom. Fear…


10 BEST Playgrounds in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra areas
10 BEST Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra The Illawarra and Shellharbour areas have an enormous variety of great playgrounds to explore. They are all…


8 Ways to Support Your Anxious Child and Build Connection in Your Family
Anxiety is rife in our youth and children. 12-18-year-olds are already an anxious age bracket. But children under twelve are also struggling with anxiety. COVID…