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Outdoor play is the best kind there is! As long as SPF is involved of course. Here are our top 5 picks for outdoor gifts:   Springfree Trampoline Give the bounciest gift of all! Did you know Springfree Trampoline is known as the world’s safest, highest quality and longest lasting trampoline supported by a full 10-year…

We visited the brand new cafe in the Ivanhoe Complex at Macquarie Park and there are a thousand things to love it. Let's start with the fact that it has a built-in nature playground metres from the outdoor dining tables. With a wooden see-saw, merry-go-round, spring riders, hammock and balancing logs, children 3+ will just…

They've worked so hard all year taking care of, teaching and guiding our precious little people. What can we get them that will really show our gratitude? We've pulled together a few ideas that we think any teacher will be thrilled to receive! [space_20] 1. RDM Gift Guide We've put together a cracking online gift guide…

GET READY - there's a new Kids Play Cafe on the block! We have all the details PLUS an exclusive Ryde District Mums offer for you! You will find Vitaland Kids Cafe on the ground floor right beside Aldi. Rhodes Waterside offers 3 hours free parking so you will have plenty of time for the…

Who doesn't love a good Christmas movie to watch with the family? Below are our top picks - in no particular order, complete with the Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org ) recommended viewing age and the Internet Movie Database (IMDb www.imdb.com ) rating. Noelle Release date: 2019 Starring: Anna Kendrick,  Bill Hader Classification: G Length: 1…

  We made a return visit to The CoWorking Hub this week as they've just started offering a FREE trial day at their shared workspace in Top Ryde City Shopping Centre. With more people than ever working from home, The CoWorking Hub could not be more relevant, so now is the perfect time to pop…

  In January 2021, Gateway Community High, Carlingford will open its doors to Year 9 and 10 students. This independent school will provide opportunities for young people to thrive in an educational setting tailored to support their learning and belonging.  Gateway reimagines the middle-high school experience for young people who don’t necessarily fit the standard school system and will thrive…

Even if you have the space at home, sometimes it's nice to host a party at the park. Your house maintains the status quo, the kids burn energy galore and you get to soak up some glorious vitamin D (hopefully!). Here's a list of local parks that we think have the icing on the (birthday) cake…

by Jacqui Owens   Jess and I had been talking for ages about going away together for an RDM planning meeting when the Courtyard by Marriott Sydney in North Ryde reached out to us to invite us to stay a night at their lovely hotel. We immediately said yes and even decided to bring some…

This week we visited Thrive Early Learning Centre, Macquarie Park to tour the Centre and share our findings. Before we delve into all the details, we wanted to share this testimonial from our friend who’s daughter attends the Centre: "I went along to Thrive open day back in 2018. After viewing many daycares in the area…

Learning to swim can save your child’s life, but the benefits go well beyond safety. Anecdotally, the experts at Carlile Swimming have long known how children’s confidence grows, along with their physical and emotional wellbeing. Then, research proved them right. A four-year study by Australia’s Griffith University found children who attended regular swimming lessons improved…

Pierre De Coubertin playground, located adjacent to the Newington Marketplace, has just a had a nice little upgrade and is now a really fun and functional playground.  The playground ticks quite a few boxes that we parents will appreciate. Let’s discuss!  As mentioned, it’s near the marketplace meaning you can grab a coffee or lunch…