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By Rebecca Lee   After baby, you just feel so bleh. This beautiful, incredible miracle goo's and gaa's before you and you’re flooded with so many emotions - each contradicting the one before it. Motherhood is never spending more time at home, but being busier than ever. Having a constant companion on your hip but…

by Jessica Matthews (RDM Co-founder and Publisher)   You've heard us talk about Walk-in Specialist Emergency (WiSE) Clinic at Macquarie Park many times before. I mean it's the first of its kind in Australia and it happens to be in the Ryde Area! 🙌🏼  So it’s definitely worth a reminder there is an alternative option to…

  Replacing the former Denistone East Bowling Club, Kings Park is a brand new neighbourhood park that offers state-of-the-art open space, a playground, seating and shelters, a multipurpose sports court and much more. With a budget of $2.2 million, construction for Kings Park started in early February 2020. Slowing for COVID lockdown and 50 days…

Let the little ones run wild this Spring school holidays! With Klook, you can get 5 of Sydney’s best attractions for just $67, and only $47 for kids! Access the following until 31 Dec 2020 with no date restrictions: 🌟 SEA LIFE Sydney 🌟 WILD LIFE Sydney 🌟 Madame Tussauds 🌟 Sydney Tower Eye 🌟…

  Gowrie offers an action-packed program that changes each day with hands-on creativity, exploration, investigation and fun!  From art & drama to science & sports, there’s something to engage the imagination of every child, and their friends. Plus, they provide a healthy afternoon tea at no extra cost. To enrol, see prices & the full timetable…

  Everyone is invited to join in the fun and celebrate one of Sydney’s most popular community events – the Granny Smith Festival. This year’s Granny Smith Festival will be celebrated a little differently this year, with the traditional one-day festival replaced with a large number of events that will take place throughout October. Like…

Believe it or not, COVID didn't ruin everything, progress managed to continue! Here's a look at what's new and what's coming to the Ryde area.   JUNE   Cafe Sotto, Ryde Park 30 Argyle Ave, Ryde RDMs have been patiently waiting for a cafe to open again in Ryde Park and in June this year that…

by Guardian Childcare and Education   “Is my child ready for school?” It’s a question most parents will ask themselves as their child reaches the age of four or five. The first five years of a child’s life are a rapid time of growth, learning and development. During this time quality play-based learning experiences, high-quality…

Children will be delighted this spring with a collection of colourful and creative COVID-safe community events, workshops and activities at the Emerge Festival. Hosted by Willoughby City Council, Emerge Festival is the North Shore’s brightest spring festival presenting a fantastic range of activities for children and families. Highlights include:   River Spotlight Walk When: Friday, 11…

Waterloo Park is a great spot that has something for every member of the family from the playground, to the basketball court to the exercises equipment. We regularly see joggers and people pushing prams enjoying the paths around the sports field and of course there are plenty of kids enjoying the play equipment too. You'll…

Whether it be a park, a cafe or a play centre, there's one thing that's absolutely crucial - SPACE! Here's where RDMs think are the best places in the area to have mothers group catch up. [space_20] Parks   Ryde Park Corner Blaxland Road and Argyle Ave, Ryde  The clear favourite in the voting polls, Ryde Park has…

HELLO!! We're Jac and Jess and we're the founders of Ryde District Mums. For those new to Ryde District Mums, we thought we'd better introduce ourselves and give a quick run down of the back story! When we had our first babies 7 and 8 years ago we discovered North Shore Mums Facebook group and…