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Train adventures: Sydney Metro Northwest
With the arrival of the Sydney Metro Northwest line, Hills families are now able to explore by train! If you're keen to test out the new trains, here are some ideas for adventures right by the stations serviced by the new line that little ones will enjoy. Read more
Vivid at Taronga Zoo – why it’s perfect for little ones and families
Vivid is about to start at various locations in Sydney. We love the idea of this festival. It's interactive, it gets you exploring and it showcases beautiful Sydney in such a unique way! And one of the best places to experience Vivid for Hills families, particularly if you have small kids, is at Taronga Zoo. Here's why. Read more
The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this weekend! Read more
The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group. Read more
Pick your own fruit Sydney: Winter
Winter's a lovely time of year to be outdoors and picking your own fruit is a day out that the whole family can enjoy! Read more
New Coles now open at North Rocks Shopping Centre
The highly anticipated new Coles store at North Rocks Shopping Centre is here and it's a beauty, not to mention HUGE! NoRo shoppers can finally rejoice and enjoy their shopping experience. Take a peek. Read more
Winter weekend dinner – white wine chicken casserole with rosemary dumplings
This chicken casserole recipe is delicious! We make it a lot during winter as everyone in the family loves it! Read more
One Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision. Read more
Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids. Read more
Don’t miss
Vivid Chatswood lights up from 24 May – 15 June!
Vivid Chatswood is a great option for Hills families keen to see the spectacular. And now it's only a short train trip away! Read more
CRU® Camps – amazing experiences these winter school holidays!
Give your child a fantastic holiday experience on a CRU® Camp this winter! There are 28 awesome camp adventures to choose from, for children K-12. From horse riding to dirt bikes, archery to discovering the Blue Mountains, campfires to adrenaline-pumping missions! Book soon. Read more
Tuff Nutterz is coming to Castle Hill Showground!
Tuff Nutterz is Australia’s largest inflatable obstacle course and it's coming to Castle Hill Showground on Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May! Read more
PLC Castle Hill HDM membership is here & includes FREE childminding!
If you struggle to get to the gym because of childcare, here's the solution! But be quick as there are limited memberships. Read more
FREE speech screeners for 4-6 year olds – limited time offer!
Are you worried about your child’s speech or language? Book a 30 minute screening appointment with a Learning Links speech therapist today. Read more
Cashback offer on school fees
School fees due? Edstart helps make the cost of education more manageable for families and has a $200 cash back offer for HDMs!* Read more
Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield
We’ve given you our favourite Hills-based parks, now it’s time to broaden our search! Here are some parks in Sydney that are worth a day trip. Read more
Questacon | A Canberra must do
Questacon, the National Science & Techology centre, is top of the list when visiting Canberra! Here's why. Read more
HDM Party Guide | Autumn/Winter 2019
Here's our Party Guide for the upcoming party season! There's something for every child, with a huge range of local businesses offering fun venues, entertainment and supplies to help you organise the party of the year! Read more
Toot toot! HDM visits Galston Valley Railway
There's a piece of history right on our doorstep that's great fun for little ones and makes for a lovely family outing! Read more
One of our favourite places: Fagan Park
Fagan Park is a truly beautiful park and one of our favourite places to visit with our kids. And the lower playground has recently been refurbished! Read more
Box Hill | The Gables | New playgrounds
With 3 new playgrounds opened within the last year and families moving in, The Gables in Box Hill is starting to come to life! The playgrounds are fresh, clean, new and a little different! Here are the details of each playground. Read more
Best cafes in the Hills: 2019 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2019 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy. Read more
Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk! Read more
Delicious breakfast spots for 2018: The Hills Sydney
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it's often the easiest to eat out with kids. Here's a list of places in the Hills and surrounds to road test for eggs, pancakes and more. Read more
Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options. Read more
Family dinner: Spanish-style baked chicken and chorizo
A one pot wonder perfect for these winter nights. Read more
Places in the Hills to head for a grown up drink
Here are the venues in the Hills where you can enjoy a civilised kid-free drink on a night out. Read more
Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas? Read more
What is family mediation?
Separating from a spouse or partner can be extremely difficult and it's common to disagree on important aspects such as care of children and division of property and other assets. This is where mediation can be beneficial. But what does it involve and where do you start? Read more
5 minutes with … local artist Belinda Nadwie
Belinda Nadwie is a talented local artist and mum of three gorgeous kids. Belinda talks to us about her creativity, passions and process. Read more
Navigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends
When a relationship ends, the legal side of things can often be confusing and overwhelming. Forming a relationship with your lawyer to assist you during this time is important. Our resident family law expert explains more. Read more
Property, superannuation and divorce
Separating is such an emotional and confusing time so it's good to know the basics about how assets like property and superannuation are handled during the process. Read more
Every mum’s most feared four letter word
It’s the four letter word that strikes fear into even the most seasoned of school mums. In fact, there are two four letter words so take your pick! Read more
10 things that happen to children when they sleep with their mouth open
Mouth breathing in children is a lot more serious than we used to think. Local GP Dr Suzan Bekir explains some of the associated risks. Read more
The parents’ guide to childhood injuries – scratches, scrapes, sprains & more
The big question that parents ask when their child has an injury or a possible broken bone is “Do I need to go to a hospital Emergency Department?" It's good to know what other options exist to avoid possible long wait times and expense. Read more
After hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills. Read more
Overcoming 5 common sleep issues in little ones
Here are five helpful tips which can rapidly improve your little one’s sleep habits. Read more
Five ways to increase your child’s resilience
We often read about building resilience in our children. But what is it and how can we teach our children this important life skill? Here are five parenting tips. Read more
Helping your child through anxiety – 5 parenting traps to avoid
Research tells us that different types of anxiety tend to start at different ages and that based on current figures, 1 in 7 children will grow up to have an anxiety disorder. What are the warning signs and how can you help your child overcome anxiety? Read more
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