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.
With the new Redhead pump track open and proving popular, here are more pump tracks that you might consider taking the kids to. There’s also two more pump tracks scheduled to open in 2023.
Borrow toys for your kids at the Newcastle Toy Library, a volunteer run community organisation that promotes play for children aged newborn to eight.
Did you know that the Royal Australian Mint is the official Australian supplier of coins to the Tooth Fairy? To celebrate this fact, they have a gorgeous … Read Article
Are you new in town, a new parent or just looking for some new friends for your child or yourself? Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet up in a relaxed and friendly environment. Here’s a list of Newcastle playgroups sorted by suburb as well as some special interest playgroups.
This year, choose kids gift experiences instead of more toys. Here’s 50+ experiences to suit all ages and budgets.
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.
Visit your local library for free programs for families such as Baby Book Time, Storytime and Lego Club as well as the opportunity to borrow books, toys, eMags, Audiobooks and more.
Here are some play-based activities and ideas that will support your preschooler and prepare them with the skills to be a lifelong learner.
Got the rainy day blues and wondering how to keep kids from being bored? Here are some ideas on keeping kids occupied on rainy days in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland.
Do you have a child starting school? Here’s some great advice from other parents about uniforms, school lunches, volunteering and the first day of school.
Starting school is a major milestone for both you and your child. If you’ve got a little one starting Kindergarten soon, here’s a selection of books to help with the transition to “Big School”.
We’ve put together a big list of kids shows that you can watch together as a family for a range of ages from preschooler to teens on ABC iView, SBS, Netflix, Disney+ and more.
Do your kids love being outdoors in nature, climbing trees and jumping in puddles? Take them to TimberNook Newcastle for adventure play.