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Welcome to our first edition of Parenting Australia's Central Coast enews. We found two very enterprising local parents to feature, Laura Kiln and Harvey Baker Dowdell who 'hatched' their businesses from their parenting experiences and commitement to making life as a parent more rewarding.. hats off to them!

Go Seek and Pelican Pete will be performing for local kids over the coming weeks and we were given a fab ticket givaway to The Australian Reptile Park for you to enter. We'd love to get your feedback and invite you to let us know about inspiring parents in the region or if you'd like to try your hand at blogging about your parenting experiences we'd love to hear from you

Happy reading
The Team at Parenting Australia 


Save Money and Eat Healthier by Growing your Own Produce

In the current tough economic environment everyone is looking for ways to cut their costs – and what better way to make savings than to grow your own produce?

Having your own produce patch is also a great way to educate your children about where food comes from – and what it should really taste like!
Read more about Central Coast Dad, Harvey Baker Dowdell  founder of  www.mygreenpatch.com.au


Central Coast Grammar School is a coeducational, nondenominational, Kindergarten to Year 12 school in Erina Heights.  You’re invited to come and see our vibrant learning environment in action.  Take a tour with students around our first class facilities.  Meet the Headmaster and senior staff who can answer your questions.

Visit our website


Baby of the Month Competition

Win a $200 Pumpkin Patch voucher by entering your “Little Pumpkin” into our baby of the month competition, more



Karmel Baker is a newborn, baby and childrens photographer located at Terrigal NSW.  She uses natural light to capture her subjects and prides herself in finding beautiful light. Captured by Karmel is the first on the Central Coast with this Unique, Modern style.

Call today and receive a complimentary 8x12 print. Offer valid till July 30th 2010.


Go Seek Adventure Show
Go Seek Adventure Show
Memorial Park Stage
The Entrance
Sat May 22nd- 12.30-2pm

Pelican Pete Show
Pelican Pete
Memorial Park Stage
The Entrance
Sat 29th May 12 noon- 2pm

Child behaviours and solutions

Laura Kiln (PgDip (CBT) (Child & Adolescence), BSc (Hons), RN, RM, RHV, NP, MHN) has more than 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and their families and she is recognised internationally as an expert in the field of parenting. A mother of four children herself, Laura understands the demands and dramas of raising a family and established STAMP OUT to help parents and children using a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy, workshops, groups and individual sessions, in a comfortable relaxed environment. Laura's articles on bedtime behaviour and How to stamp out biting make fascinating reading.


Enter to Win one of 10 family passes to The Australian Reptile Park

Enter to Win one of 10 family ( 2 adult, 2 children) passes to The Australian Reptile Park, Somersby worth $64, for a fantastic family day out your kids will love.

The Australian Reptile Park is the hands-on zoo and you’ll get up close and personal with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise, baby alligators, wombats, pythons, koalas and more. Elvis the croc is our star attraction and... more


Win one of 20 admit 2 tickets to see Bob The Builder

Win one of 20 admit 2 tickets to see Bob The Builder Legend of the Golden Hammer at a Hoyts cinema near you.

To Enter Click Here...


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