Category: Preteens
Looking for dog-friendly holiday parks, pet-friendly camping grounds or caravan parks on the South Coast of NSW? At Parents Guide Illawarra, we know local families – and that includes the four-legged kind! As your trusted local expert on family-friendly things to do across the region, we’ve sniffed out the very best places where pets are welcome too. […]
Wondering about becoming a foster carer in the Illawarra or greater NSW? If you’re looking into the different types of foster care and for the best foster care agency to choose, read on. Our Illawarra & Wollongong region has a strong need for more foster carers. So we thank you for considering fostering and how you can […]
Dance Classes are awesome for kids! Learning to dance has so many physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits, especially in children. We have amazing dance classes for your toddler, child, or teen in Wollongong (plus adult dance classes). We’ve found award-winning dance schools with the most passionate and dedicated owners and teachers! From classical ballet […]
Searching for magical Christmas lights, local Christmas markets, Santa photo’s, Carols or kid’s gift ideas? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve wrapped up the best of Christmas events in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra wide! Get inspired for family fun times this season. We’ve included many free Christmas events too. Pssst, Christmas is amazing, but […]
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 him some important questions about kids teeth. Parents often worry if and when their child needs braces, so we asked the expert. Dr. Kamal’s accomplishments are truly impressive. He completed […]
Looking for the best all-inclusive playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Welcome! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama — and that includes helping every child play. We’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Play Illawarra to bring you this list of inclusive […]
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 […]
Cringilla HIlls, one of Wollongong’s newest playgrounds completed in 2022. It was designed to be all inclusive, from ‘bumpy’ frog out the front to the outrageous pump track it’s a great time for all. With this Illawarra playground, bike & BMX track, walking trails and picnic spots, pack your bikes, kids and mates for a […]
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 better with school transition. This back to school anxiety advice is from a credible source, Olivia Mackay from Olivia Mackay Therapy. Olivia is a therapist who works with children and […]
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