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The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend
Get out and about this weekend! Here's what's on in and around the Hills.
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Castle Towers | Enhancements to Piazza and Level 2 and 3
A significant refurbishment commences this month on the Piazza plus further enhancements will be made to Level 2 and 3
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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Post-natal Depression – How to Spot It and Who to Reach Out to
1 in every 7 women who give birth in Australia suffers from post-natal depression. While all parents go through a period of adjustment where they try to get accustomed to the huge changes a baby brings, many suffer from depression within one year of the birth of the baby. Do you know what to look out for and what to do if you suspect you or someone you love is suffering?
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Things to do this February: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this month.
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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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Getting the most mileage from your kid’s school shoes
School shoes are expensive, so it's worth taking care of them to get the most wear you can out of a pair.
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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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Starting big school – what to expect
So you’re a brand new school mum - exciting! You’re probably feeling a mixture of elation, nerves and trepidation about what lies ahead for both you and your child. Here are a few things to anticipate over the coming weeks.
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Feel fit, strong, healthy & happy with Active Mum!
Join this amazing community of mums and kids and try all of their classes for two weeks for only $49!
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Santa Sophia Catholic College open days during March
Santa Sophia Catholic College invites you to their open days on 4 March for secondary and 11 March for primary. Come along to hear the Principal’s Address sharing the school’s vision and what makes the college unique!
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Play Futsal indoors this winter at The Centre Dural!
Avoid freezing by the sidelines this winter - Futsal comps are played indoors, mid-week for 6-8 and 9-10 year olds! Contact The Centre now and take advantage of early bird prices.
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Get your garden mojo back with Ladybug Landscapes!
If, like so many mums and families, you're just not managing to maintain your garden or you simply don't have a green thumb, Ladybug Landscapes can help! Whether it's mowing, mulching, pruning or pressure cleaning surfaces to complete garden rip-outs and remodels, Ladybug Landscapes has it covered.
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Anytime Fitness Rouse Hill North opening in February!
The brand new Anytime Fitness in Rouse Hill North is set to open later this month. Featuring the brand new boutique ‘Livit’ design and being one of the largest AF gyms in Australia, this club is exceptionally unique & will be a comfortable, non-judgemental environment for people of all shapes and sizes to improve their health.
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Don’t miss the inaugural Hills Wellness Expo!
Being held on Sunday 1 March at Castle Hill RSL, the Hills Wellness Expo is bringing together 55 health and wellness professionals from the Hills District! Have you got your FREE tickets yet?
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Free small coffee for HDMs at Kids Play Land Castle Hill!
Kids Play Land is a dedicated indoor play centre where children up to 5 years of age can play happily with a wide range of play equipment. And for the month of February you can enjoy a coffee on the house!
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Join the Mighty Mum Movement to lose the weight for good
The Mighty Mum Movement was created by personal trainer Aaron. After training over 200 mums online and face to face he became extremely passionate about solving the core of the problem when it came to losing weight. Find out how and check out the pictures of amazing transformations by some of Aaron's mum clients!
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Pay your age is back at Croc’s Playcentres all February!
That's right! All kids pay their age at Croc's Playcentres Monday - Friday in February! It's a great place for little ones and mums can even get a coffee! There are centres in Castle Hill, Marsden Park and Prospect.
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Free trial lesson with Sigma Education!
Sigma Education provides private one-on-one tutoring for K - 10 in maths, English, science and NAPLAN. Over the past 2 years, Sigma’s education model has taken D students to Bs and C students to As in under a term! And to get the school year off to a flying start they're giving away 20 free trial lessons with their tutors!
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Join Hills Grammar for its Parent Learning Lounge program in 2020
The Program includes a range of excellent guest speakers, presenting on topics that are important to the learning and wellbeing of children and young people, parents and teachers in our area. The first session on Tuesday 25 Feb at 6.30pm will feature Dr Kristy Goodwin discussing the difficulties in ‘Raising Your Child in A Digital World’.
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Join your local Hills Football team for the 2020 season!
Registrations for the 2020 Winter Football (Soccer) Season are now open and there's a team near you!
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Back to school season is nits season— are your kids ready?
It's every mum's nightmare! Fortunately, NitWits has created 3 easy and effective treatments to prevent, detect and kill nits, so you can be ready to protect your family from any unwanted 'friends' that are brought home from school!
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Guitar Giveaway | Maxx Music
Maxx Music is extending it's Guitar Giveaway until the end of February in this exclusive offer for Hills District Mums.
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The Rite of Spring
Feel the power of orchestral music at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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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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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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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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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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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
Easy dinner ideas when you have limited time and limited desire to cook for your kids!
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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.
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Putting yourself out there … and finding your perfect mum husband!
Finding friends when you're older and a mum can be challenging.
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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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One Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision.
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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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