Starting School: 50 Tips to Prepare You And Your Child
Do you have a child starting school? Here’s some great advice from other parents about uniforms, school lunches, volunteering and the first day of school.
11 Pump Tracks to Get Your Kids’ Adrenaline Racing in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
With new pump tracks popping up everywhere, it can be hard to know where to take the kids. Here’s a handy list of pump tracks in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region to get you started.
Find a Playgroup in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Playgroup Guide
Are you new in town, a new parent or just looking for some new friends for your child or yourself? Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet up in a relaxed and friendly environment. Here’s a list of Newcastle playgroups sorted by suburb as well as some special interest playgroups.
Best Things To Do With Kids On a Rainy Day in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Got the rainy day blues and wondering how to keep kids from being bored? Here are some ideas on keeping kids occupied on rainy days in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland.
Visit Newcastle Toy Library to Borrow Toys & Games for Your Kids
Borrow toys for your kids at the Newcastle Toy Library, a volunteer run community organisation that promotes play for children aged newborn to eight.
10 Kids Books To Read With Your Child to Prepare Them For Starting School
Starting school is a major milestone for both you and your child. If you’ve got a little one starting Kindergarten soon, here’s a selection of books to help with the transition to “Big School”.
25 Best Educational Websites for Kids
It can be a challenge to find appropriate online educational resources. Here’s the top 25 educational websites to educate and inspire kids aged 3 to 17. The list includes a mix of Australian & international websites.
Visit Your Local Library for Fun & Educational Baby and Kids Programs
Visit your local library for free programs for families such as Baby Book Time, Storytime and Lego Club as well as the opportunity to borrow books, toys, eMags, Audiobooks and more.
10 Play-Based Activities for Preschoolers
Here are some play-based activities and ideas that will support your preschooler and prepare them with the skills to be a lifelong learner.
Feeling Lonely? 10 Easy Ways to Make Mum Friends in Newcastle
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one. Newy with Kids gets loads of emails and messages asking for tips from new mums on how to make friends in Newcastle. It can be a challenge to find new friends when on maternity leave or a stay-at-home mum but here’s eight tips to make mum friends.
How Cute is This Tooth Fairy Kit from Royal Australia Mint?
Did you know that the Royal Australian Mint is the official Australian supplier of coins to the Tooth Fairy? To celebrate this fact, they have a gorgeous … Read Article
50+ Awesome Experiences Gifts for Families and Kids Instead of More Toys
This year, choose kids gift experiences instead of more toys. Here’s 50+ experiences to suit all ages and budgets.
50+ Best TV Shows To Watch With Your Kids Suitable for Tots to Teens
We’ve put together a big list of kids shows that you can watch together as a family for a range of ages from preschooler to teens on ABC iView, SBS, Netflix, Disney+ and more.