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If you’re like us, you keep promising to take your kids ice skating but just haven’t got there! These school holidays City of Parramatta is hosting the perfect family-friendly ice skating event called Winterlight so you can finally make good on your promise! Winterlight is back at the heritage-listed Prince Alfred Square from Friday 6th…

Top Ryde City Shopping Centre has been busy working away at yet ANOTHER kids' play area, this time for 0-3-year-olds, and on Monday 2nd July they opened the "Baby Play Zone"! We got to have a "sneak peek" and it really seems to fit the age group perfectly! Located on Level 1 behind the current play…

Is there any better playdate than the cafe and park play combo? We think not, which is why our visit to The Bells Road Social in Oatlands ticked so many boxes. So hold on while we tell you all about it!     Located on - you guessed it - Bells Road in Oatlands, this gorgeous…

Last week we met with Victor Dominello MP (Member for Ryde) to discuss Marsden High School, following the recent announcement that it will be relocating to the new Meadowbank Education Precinct. After much discussion in the RDM group about the relocation, we thought it helpful to get more information on the topic. Victor answered the following questions for…

One important role in parenting is providing your child with effective instructions so they will hear, understand and carry them out accordingly. There are times when a parent has a list of things they would like their child to do, but the instructions get lost in a sea of words. The swirl of words can…

  It feels like the term just started but believe it or not, the school holidays are just around the corner! Check out these awesome holiday activities.. and book ASAP - they fill up fast! This guide lists everything from all-day workshops to free activities. Click the images below for more info!      …

While this week has seen a major step forward towards a greener future with the removal of single-use plastic bags from supermarkets, there is still a way to go in terms of reducing overall plastic consumption. Here's a list of the easiest plastics to quit. Do you have other ideas? We would LOVE to hear…

19th Jun 2018 was Budget day for NSW and families are said to be the "big winners" in the announcement. Here is an overview, sent to us by Mr Victor Dominello's (MP) office, of the changes that will most impact families.   Education and Schools NSW will become the first Australian state to provide universal access…

POTTY TRAINING - NO REASON TO GET BLUE ABOUT IT THANKS TO DREAMBABY®! Win their ‘Aqua’ Range valued at $84.85   Bathroom skills, including toilet training, takes patience. Thankfully Dreambaby® has developed a range of products, the ‘Aqua’ range that make these tasks easier and safer and which blend perfectly with contemporary bathrooms. In August there…

Looking for a unique way to enjoy New Year’s Eve with the family in 2018? Cockatoo Island’s camping has you covered! Close to the action and far from the crowds, the Cockatoo Island New Year’s Eve program combined with a night under the fireworks will have you creating memories of a lifetime. Glamping SOLD OUT…

We've personally tried and tested nearly every park and playground in the Ryde area (and surrounds!) - it's a tough gig but someone's got to do it ?! Did you know we also rate each park out of 6 based on whether or not it has the following factors?: Coffee close by Shade Sail Bike/scooter track…

  Tennis World North Ryde offers Tennis Hot Shots Program ages commencing from 4 years of age. Within the last 12 months, Tennis World North Ryde has undergone a full refurbishment of 10 full sized tennis courts as well as the addition of 4 hot shots courts which are suitable for aspiring young children. Tennis…