Category: Pre-Schoolers
Mar
05
A parent’s guide to saving money
Getting our dollar to stretch further is a must – especially after so much uncertainty and rising prices. As a parent, how can we save our money, even if our finances aren’t the best they could be? Financial stress is real – and can put a strain on our relationships and mental health. We’ve put […]
Mar
02
Feeding the family on a budget, healthy nutritious options for Illawarra locals
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we know the struggle of nutritious meals on a budget. We picked the brains of our Wollongong Children’s Naturopath and Dietician, Lisa Moane from The Paediatric Naturopath. Lisa is a feeding specialist. She works with every type of fussy eater, or children with neurological or sensory issues and is an […]
Feb
24
Encouraging Healthy Bowel Movements in Infants
The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre is well known for helping families with sleep and settling problems, but sleep is really just one piece of the puzzle. Often dietary factors can play a large role in behavioural concerns and sleep disturbances. Constipation or hard stools is a common complaint among infants and toddlers, particularly from 6 […]
Nov
23
Claim Your Creative Kids Voucher Before Year End!
Hello NSW Creative Kids Voucher! Have you got yours yet? You’d be crazy to miss out on this! Kids need creativity and play like us parents need sleep and the ability to use the toilet without interruption! So yay to the NSW Government for releasing the Creative Kids Voucher of $100 per child! You can […]
Oct
12
Preparing your child for their return to school
It feels like it should be a relief for things to begin getting back to normal after restrictions and lockdowns, but from a child’s perspective, change can be unsettling and may be a source of anxiety. Making sure your child has the appropriate tools to help them cope with the changes involved in going back […]
Oct
06
Important Family Court update – and what it means for local families
At ALG we are excited to embrace the new merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. We hope that it will live up to its promises and provide a quicker and more cost-effective option for our clients. On 18 February 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 was passed in […]
Aug
26
How one local, community bank is supporting families at this time
Wollongong Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank is in Fairy Meadow. With strong ties to the local community, the local team value the relationships and connection they have with families in the Illawarra. We sat down with Business Development Manager Mark Tyson for a chat about the value of community and how important it is […]
Jul
27
Parenting Orders in the age of Covid
Co-parenting children can be stressful for parents and children as it is. However, in the age of Covid-19, these stresses can be increased due to any restrictions enforced as a result of lockdown periods. Parents understandably are deeply concerned about their children’s safety and the safety of themselves. Part of the concern that parents are […]
Jul
07
“I’ve lost my confidence” An SOS guide for working mamas and those returning to work.
It’s the phrase I hear most often from mums who are contemplating a return to the workforce after a break to raise children. It’s also a phrase I hear from mums who haven’t taken a big break and seem to be totally nailing it in their career. It seems that a loss of confidence is […]
Jun
25
Children and gaming devices – the red flags and when parents need to be concerned
Over the last year or two I have noticed that my 9 year old son has become less and less interested in toys, books, pets, imaginative play and even TV. Instead he gravitates constantly to his tablet. Although he is an only child, life naturally limits his access – school, family activities and sports take […]
