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What could be worse than going shopping on your own with 2 toddlers? Going shopping on your own with 2 tired, hungry, disobedient toddlers - that's what. I thought it would be nice to take the kids out to Borders for playgroup this morning. We usually go with a couple of friends but today they weren't joining us... Veronica |
Tip No.1
Your experience with your baby is unique, just like the two of you, and the family the baby was born into. It won’t be possible to not compare your milestones with everybody else’s, but try and remember, this is your journey, nobody else’s... Mihiri |
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Essential Play is Newcastle's very own educational play centre. Games, craft and music based around a book of the term. Small groups. Research based. Written by university trained teachers and providing fabulous learning opportunities through play.
Receive a free Essential Play T shirt plus CD of Essential Play songs and nursery rhymes valued at $25. see web site for details
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| Giving you Permission to Be the Parent! |
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In light of Veronicas shopping experience and the fact that there are mums all over the country who would rather do boot camp than go shopping with their toddlers 'we thought this artlicle, titled 'Giving you permission to be the parent' by Newcastle's own Natalie Ebrill founder of www.sleepandsettle.com.au would be much appreciated..enjoy. read more...
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| June is Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month |
There's so much too do during Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month, it is the highlight of the events season and attracts visitors from far and wide. To check out the impressive list of What's On during the month long celebration of all that's great about the Hunter Valley. read more…
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Baby Sensory provides hundreds of sensory development activities that are great fun for parents and babies to share in the vital first year. The classes include fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, amazing light balls and so much more.
www.babysensory.com.au
Come along for 2 free classes in Newcastle, before the end of June and see for your self!
Bookings essential as many classes are almost full!!
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| How to survive the first 6 weeks with your new baby |
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When your beautiful baby is born there is much excitement, anticipation of your new role, new emotions, new responsibilities, new expectations and a new stage in your life. It is easy to be so focused on your baby and neglect to nurture yourself. Here are some ideas to help you not only survive but thrive in the first 6 weeks with your little one read more...
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| Your Say: To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate |
Vaccinations have been in the media of late, and we recently shared some information regarding seasonal flu and swine flu with readers. Most of the controversy has surrounded seasonal flu vaccines and parents have been advised not to immunise children under five against seasonal flu. However, swine flu vaccinations are still recommended and H1N1 is expected to be the dominant flu this winter season. Professor Bishop, Australia's read more…
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Maitland Christian School, nestled away in the middle of Metford, is a great place to educate your children. With 580 students from Kinder through to Year 12, at Maitland Christian School you won't get lost in the crowd! The school's mission is to work in partnership with families and churches by offering a sound Christ-centred education which encourages the fullest possible development of the spiritual, academic, physical and social characteristics of each child.
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