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  By Guardian Childcare and Education Marsfield   Every day at Guardian Marsfield we celebrate children... The magic, the wonder, the endless possibilities. This is our purpose. And while we have a lot of fun delivering it, it’s something we take very seriously.  We know that learning starts from birth - from the very moment…

Ryde Park is a very large, beautifully manicured park right in the heart of Ryde. If you haven't been yet, it's time to pack your baby bag and head on over. We would go so far as to say this park is one of the most well-known parks in Ryde. In terms of features, Ryde Park boasts:…

  Anyone else feeling like Gladesville just got a little cooler now that it has its own Pinot & Picasso?? We've even read that Pinot & Picasso are Australia's #1 Paint and Sip experience so there's some extra points. FORTUNATELY technique and talent are not on the list of requirements to attend a night at…

  Emotional intelligence is an individual’s ability to identify and understand emotions in themselves and others; enabling them to respond with empathy. Emotional intelligence also helps us to deal with frustration and support us to think when we experience distress.   When we develop emotional intelligence, it supports us in many ways. For example, experiencing lower…

The body is such an incredible thing; it changes, adapts and rebuilds itself from the time of pregnancy to post-birth. As amazing as it is, the pregnancy journey can be tough on the body, often leaving mums in pain, frustrated or with post-pregnancy issues that affect them on a daily basis.  Between caring for the…

by guest poster Three lifestyle trends are converging to create a group of Australians known as the “sandwich generation”. The first trend: high home prices. This is a trend that Ryde District residents are all too familiar with, as our median house price here is in the neighbourhood of $1,500,000. The second trend: having children later in…

Buckles? Ain't nobody got time for that! Heels? Don't even. Let's face it - times have changed and on-point fashion has moved down the list of priorities. While we may not be on our "A Game" anymore, we have definitely figured out how to be on our "B+ Game" with a few mummiforms that can get us through…

This is the easiest recipe - prep it before breakfast, fridge it til 30 minutes before dinner time then pop it in the oven with just enough time to fashion a salad, and that's dinner done, darl! Clean up will be super easy too ;P   Ingredients 1 onion 1 carrot 1 zucchini a big…

  by Jessica Matthews, RDM Founder and Director Maths and English tutoring is something many parents would consider helpful to their child's education. Perhaps even more so after homeschooling where we had the opportunity to see our children's strengths and weaknesses! The tricky part is knowing who can offer the right support. My 8-year-old daughter…

It's official! The Ryde District Mums have spoken, votes have been counted and we have documented THE list of favourite takeaway joints around town! Here they are in order of popularity:   BEST MEXICAN Gringos, Putney Address: 4/90 Charles St, Putney Phone: 9807 2447 Website: https://augringos.com     BEST CHICKEN SHOP Portico Chicken, Ermington Address:…

  Kids activities are BACK and this list of local businesses are so pleased to be able to educate, train, and foster the passions of your children! This guide lists great local activities to get involved in from Term 3 onwards. Click the images below for more info. Remember to keep checking back as more…

During this challenging time, The Northern Centre has continued to provide their clients and the community with ongoing support and resources. The Family Team have provided invaluable support for families, in managing the change in family dynamics that many families were experiencing during the pandemic. Below are two extracts from our most recent newsletters, which…