Are you thinking of moving to Newcastle or already moved. Welcome to the Newcastle region. It’s a great place to raise babies and kids. Whether you’re moving from Sydney, from interstate or from overseas, here’s some tips to help you and your family settle in.
If your kids have outgrown clothing, shoes and toys and they’re still in good condition, donate it to We Care Connect.
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one. Newy with Kids gets loads of emails and messages asking for tips from new mums on how to make friends in Newcastle. It can be a challenge to find new friends when on maternity leave or a stay-at-home mum but here’s eight tips to make mum friends.
Looking for some affordable family fun? You don’t always have to spend lots of money on activities to entertain babies and kids. There’s lots of free and low-cost things to do in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
Ever played disc golf? It’s like golf only using a frisbee and there’s now a 6 hole course at Armstrong Park in Lambton that’s great for kids.
Want a fun day out? Go fruit picking with your family. It’s currently navel orange picking season on the Central Coast, just an hour south of Newcastle.
A brand new sculpture exhibition Sculptures@Scratchley is on now at Fort Scratchley until 28 May.
Encourage your kids to unplug from their digital devices and plug into their imaginations with the unique Plug Into activity books. Whether your kids are … Read Article
It can be difficult to explain to children the significance of Anzac Day in an age-appropriate way. However, there are some beautiful picture books and chapter books available which tell the story of Anzac Day, the ANZACS and the Dawn Service.
This year, organise your own Easter Egg Hunt for kids in your house or backyard. It’s not that hard and it’s lots of fun.
There’s no doubt that war and conflict can be hard concepts for children to understand. Anzac Ted helps to explain the Anzac legacy to the … Read Article
It can be a challenge to find appropriate online educational resources. Here’s the top 25 educational websites to educate and inspire kids aged 3 to 17. The list includes a mix of Australian & international websites.
Bored on your maternity leave? Here’s a list of weekly fun challenges you can do with your baby before they turn one in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.
If your kids love marine animals, take them to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour, Sydney. Spot penguins, sharks, stingrays, fish & a dugong named Pig!