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The Hills Sydney: Things to this weekend
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this weekend.
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Simple tips to raising a confident eater
Did you have a baby who was a great eater and now the mere sight of a vegetable causes issues? It can be so frustrating for parents. Here are a few very simple tips to help you and your little one at meal times.
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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.
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Things to do this October: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this month!
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Pick your own fruit Sydney: Spring
Spring's a lovely time of year to be outdoors and picking your own fruit is a day out that the whole family can enjoy!
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for Kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they are interested in!
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Classes for children aged 6 weeks to 2.5 years
Does your baby/child like to roll, paint, dance, sing, swim or swing? Here are some classes especially for them.
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HDM visits The Bella Local
We've had our eye on the Instagram feed of this local cafe for some time now! We visited recently and had a delicious brunch at this lovely local cafe. And for the month of September they're doing a free coffee with every eat in meal from the breakfast or lunch menu!
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HDM Party Guide | Spring 19 / Summer 20
Planning a party can sometimes be stressful! Here's our new Party Guide, full of ideas for venues, entertainment and catering to get your party started!
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New park: Darlington Reserve Cherrybrook
A cool new playground is now open in Cherrybrook and if you have a dinosaur fan then it's right up their alley! Roarsome!
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3 surprising reasons your teen needs more sleep
We all know teens love their sleep. But there's good reason for this and having a sleep deprived teen can lead to other health issues you may not have considered.
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Things to do on rainy days
Do you and your busy little ones go stir crazy when it rains for a few days? If you still like to get out each day with your little one even when it's raining, here are some ideas for things to do in the Hills and surrounds that won't leave you drenched!
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Don’t miss Light Up Windsor on Saturday 23 November!
Join in the fun with a performance by The Beanies and lots of local groups, market & food stalls, a light show & snow installation and of course SANTA!
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Don’t miss the spooktacular Halloween party at Chipmunks Macquarie Centre
Join Chipmunks Macquarie Centre for its annual Halloween Spooktackular Disco on Thurs 31 October, 6pm - 8pm!
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Hills Grammar’s Early Childhood Education Centre receives ‘Exceeding’ rating
Hills Grammar School’s Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) has recently received an Exceeding National Quality Standards rating under the National Quality Framework.
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Free trial lesson with Sigma Education!
Sigma Education offers private in-home tutoring for K - 10 in maths, English, science and NAPLAN. They're giving away 20 free trial lessons with their tutors!
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Uniting Grantham Heights Early Learning Open Night
If you're looking for education and care for your child aged 2-5 years for 2020 visit Uniting Grantham Heights Early Learning on its Open Night, Tuesday 22 Oct. Enrol on the night and receive a $250 credit towards your fees!
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Celebrate Halloween at Castle Hill RSL!
Join in the spooky fun at Castle Hill RSL's TWO kids Halloween events - a kids day on 29 Oct and a disco on 31 Oct!
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Don’t miss the Breastscreen NSW van at North Rocks Shopping Centre in October
The Breastscreen NSW van is at North Rocks Shopping Centre for the whole of October. If you're aged between 50 - 74 you can have your free screening mammogram conducted here - it takes only 20 minutes and could save your life. And NoRo will shout you a free coffee too!
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You’re invited with your family and friends for Open Day at Kindalin
Come & explore your local Kindalin centre and meet the dedicated staff on Open Day, 10am - 12pm, Saturday 19 October! With centres throughout the Hills in locations such as Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Kellyville Ridge and Glenhaven, Kindalin has been serving the local community for over 30 years.
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Art ‘N’ Move Hills District now taking enrolments for Term 4
A perfect combination of music, dramatic play, story time, art & craft and interactive play all rolled into a 45 minute class! Enrol now for term 4!
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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.
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Questacon | A Canberra must do
Questacon, the National Science & Techology centre, is top of the list when visiting Canberra! Here's why.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills
Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet.
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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!
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HDM checks out the new menu at Castle Hill RSL
Castle Hill RSL has relaunched their menus, introducing fresh, vibrant and healthy options alongside revamped classics and club favourites. We checked it out recently.
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HDM visits Panetta Mercato in Baulkham Hills
We love a large fresh food and produce store that stocks EVERYTHING your heart (and stomach) desires! That's what Panetta Mercato in Baulkham Hills offers. And you can even enjoy a coffee and slice of Papa's cheesecake in store mid shop! We checked it out recently.
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The Burrow, Cherrybrook
The Burrow is a welcoming family run cafe in Cherrybrook that's serving up some delicious dishes! We visited recently.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Finding the will
As parents, the importance of having a Will in place can't be ignored. But what's involved and what do you need to consider? Here's some great information to get you started.
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Taming your toddler at bed time
Are you pulling your hair out at bed time and through the night with your toddler? Here are some issues that local child sleep consultant Chantal Cohen frequently see families with toddlers facing and some quick tips to help them go to sleep and stay there all night.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Overcoming 5 common sleep issues in little ones
Here are five helpful tips which can rapidly improve your little one’s sleep habits.
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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.
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