Pre-Schoolers
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Moving to Wollongong & the Illawarra Region: What Families Need to Know
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Top 10 Toy Shops in Wollongong Shellharbour and Illawarra
At Parents Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best toy stores around. The following is a list of our favourites in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and…
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How to know your child is ready to start school
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10 Family Friendly Cycle Rides in Wollongong. Best Bike Tracks in the Illawarra.
The Wollongong and Illawarra region is full of fun and scenic family-friendly bike rides for all ages and abilities. From kids learning to ride bikes…
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Tormented by foot and heel pain? Expert Illawarra Podiatrist reveals three at-home treatments…
Do you cringe at the thought of placing your foot to the ground each morning? Busy mums are frequent sufferers of Plantar Fasciitis. Expert Podiatrists from Tread Right Podiatry & Biomechanics are here to help. Tread Right Podiatry…
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Separating? Wollongong’s Top Family Lawyers share all you need to know…
What to do when you separate – Family Law Separation Checklist Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we can provide helpful content for whatever age and…
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Find all Kids Classes and After-School Activities Across Wollongong & Illawarra
There are many benefits to extracurricular activities for kids including improved academic performance due to the creative outlet, exploring personal interests, increased self-esteem, improvement in…