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Created by a local mum Reena Bilen with a team of contributors, Newy with Kids keeps you up to date with what’s happening in the Newcastle, NSW region. It’s your guide to family-friendly attractions, activities and events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
Whether it’s information on playgrounds, cafes, school holiday activities, kids concerts or family events, Newy with Kids provides parents, grandparents and carers with information about things to do with kids of all ages from newborns to teens.
Who created Newy with Kids?
Hey, thanks for dropping by! I’m Reena, creator and managing editor of Newy with Kids. After my daughter was born, it was one of the happiest times of my life, but it was also one of the most challenging. I went from full-time work surrounded by other adults to being at home with a new baby on 12 months maternity leave. .
I was lonely and life started to feel a bit like Groundhog Day with every day the same as the one before. I wanted to get out with my baby but I just didn’t know where to go. (I didn’t grow up here – I’m originally from Edmonton, Canada).
I remember thinking that it would be so useful to have a website that contained information on local attractions, events and activities for parents with babies and kids. So I started one!
It gave me a great excuse to get out and explore kid-friendly attractions, activities and events around Newcastle and Hunter region with my young child. Sometimes, my firefighter husband tagged along on our adventures as well.
Since that time, Newy with Kids has grown into a trusted website, Facebook page and Instagram account which provides information to thousands of families in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region.
No matter if you’re looking for a new playground, kids eat free offers, school holiday activities or an upcoming kids concert, Newy with Kids is your go to guide.
Here’s some of our most popular posts on Newy with Kids
- Free and Low-Cost Things to do with Kids in Newcastle & the Hunter
- Newcastle Birthday Party Guide
- Kids Eat Free Guide for Newcastle
- Pregnancy & Childbirth Guide
- Newy with Kids Moving to Newcastle
- Parks and Playgrounds Guide
- Newcastle Best Beaches & Ocean Baths for Kids
- Best Family Walks around Newcastle
As well as the fun factor, this website has given me the opportunity to meet some amazing and interesting people in this community.
I’ve made so many friends through Newy with Kids and also have to give a big shoutout to my readers, some of whom have been there since the very beginning. Thanks for your support!
I’ve been fortunate to have a team of local contributors share their insights, stories, and tips with the Newy with Kids community. The site is filled with quality content thanks to the efforts of both current and past contributors, all of whom have helped shape it into a valuable resource for local families. If you have still questions about me or Newy with Kids, check out out this Q&A featuring questions from Newy with Kids readers.
In case you’re wondering about our ownership, Newy with Kids is a 100% independent female-owned media publication. I rely on advertising revenue as our funding model. Visit our Advertising page if you are interested in advertising and supporting independent media.
Newy with Kids works with local small and large businesses, councils, attractions and brands to create unique and interesting content that will appeal to readers while meeting campaign needs.
It’s not just online though! Newy with Kids has been involved with fantastic community events with City of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie City Council, Curious Legends, and Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation.
I would love to hear from you. Comments, questions and suggestions are all very welcome. Get in touch via email or LinkedIn.
Reena
