Category: Baby & Toddlers
Fire Station Open Day 2024, is on Saturday 11th May between 10am – 2pm. We can help you find your nearest Fire Station Open Day! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful firefighters, plus exploring the trucks and specialist equipment. Everyone is welcome and it was my kids favourite experience for many years. You […]
Is screen use damaging your child’s eyes and vision? When should you get your kids’ eyes tested? Where do you get kids Bulk Billing eye tests in Wollongong? Or for a bulk-billed eye test for Illawarra adults if you’re squinting to read this! Here’s what you need to know about caring for your kids’ eyes […]
There are so many creative, wonderful ways for families to enjoy Autumn and Winter across Wollongong and the Illawarra! Parents Guide Illawarra have collated free and cost effective ‘family QT’ ideas – so your kids can have fun. Here’s how your family can enjoy the changing of the seasons together… Also, we’ve got Autumn School […]
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 all want to cut as much off our bills as humanly possible. One of the smarter ways to save money is to save money on your energy bills. The gas […]
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, we have chosen fifteen of the best suburbs for families to consider. We look at amenities, schools, a sense of community and all the important things you need to look […]
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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 daylight hours when you could more easily do something about it? So, what do you do when the clock strikes six o’clock, and you are in urgent need of a […]
The move from milk to solids is a significant milestone for babies and parents alike – but there’s no need to be apprehensive. Get the professionals’ tips and tricks (with thanks to the expert team at the Illawarra Early Parenting Centre) for navigating this important step with your little one. Choosing the right time Up […]
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 exasperated an already anxious group, whether it was from social anxiety, obsession with being germ-free, or any other underlying/existing concern. As a parent and a Creative Therapist, I’ve put together […]
Help, Advice and Support for New Parents On becoming a parent, it becomes near impossible to prioritise ourself. As parents we need to know quick, effective ways to self soothe and re-group. It helps us be the best patient, loving parent we know we can be. So, here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we turned to […]