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Best Family Holiday Options & Kids Fun on the NSW South Coast
The Illawarra has so many beautiful, family-friendly places on our doorstep. We don’t have to travel long distances to find some incredible family friendly destinations.…
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Best Parks & Activities for Big Kids & Teens across Wollongong & Illawarra
Discover playgrounds, outdoor spaces and activities that bring excitement and fun for older kids. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we are your local guide to…
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Best Holiday Parks for Kids and Families – South Coast NSW
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love the Illawarra and raising our kids here. We also LOVE easy access to holiday paradise. The South Coast…
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Give Your Child the Gift of a Beautiful Smile: Expert Orthodontist Dr. Kamal Ahmed Shares Valuable Advice
Parents Guide Illawarra recently had the opportunity to sit down with Wollongong Orthodontist, Dr. Kamal Ahmed from South Coast Orthodontics, to interview him and ask…
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Back to School Anxiety. 3 Things that Help
If you’re a parent or a carer of a child with back-to-school anxiety, you are not alone! Here are three things that help children cope…
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3 Ways Illawarra Households save on Energy Bills
Smart Energy Solutions for Busy Families: Save Money, Save The Planet With inflation nipping at our hip pockets and energy bills set to rise, we…
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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,…
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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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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…