Category: School Aged

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 to those after more of a challenge, Wollongong bike paths have it all. Our Illawarra kid-friendly bikes paths below include paved, shared and mountain bike trails. So, put air in […]

If you’re looking for kids or adults classes where fun, fitness, creativity and joy is unleashed, then welcome to Circus Monoxide in Fairy Meadow! This beautiful Illawarra Circus School welcomes pre-schoolers, school aged, teens and adults to learn the exhilarating world of circus skills, aerials, performing arts, tumbling, trapeze, and more. Here at Parents Guide […]

Where to start when you are separating? Here’s a separation and divorce checklist from Wollongong’s experienced family lawyers. It covers what you need to consider with kids and separating families also.. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we provide useful info for ages and stages of family life. The sad reality is that many relationships break […]

Looking for amazing things to do with the kids in Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the kids are whiney and you need to GET OUT! But where to go for the best family-friendly fun, an easy hour of Wollongong & Illawarra? So here are your best family friendly […]

Taking care of children’s teeth is crucial for their overall health and well-being. In Wollongong, Shellharbour, and the broader Illawarra region, finding the right dentist for your kids can make a significant difference. Whether you’re searching for the best dentist for kids in Wollongong, an affordable dentist in Wollongong, or the best family dentist in […]

Welcome to Stuart Park, one of Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks by the beach. It has incredible play equipment, is accessible for wheelchairs, is great for bikes and offers a lagoon to paddle and swim. Plus Stuart Park has toilets, cafe’s, shady spots and free bbqs. Here’s our comprehensive review of the award-winning / all […]

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 […]

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 […]