Author: DarwinFamilyLife

My name is Amy and I am Mumma to four kiddos two girls and two boys! I call my life a happy chaos!! I started Darwin Family Life and this blog because I love Darwin and we chose to raise our family here. I am a long term Territorian and I wanted to share my tips and advice with new and existing families. Darwin Family life also link families, the community and small businesses together. Connect with Darwin Family Life on our website, Facebook page (@darwinfamilylife) closed Facebook group - Darwin Family Life Community Hub and Instagram @darwinfamilylife.

How to support your kids during separation

support your kids during separation
Separation and divorce. No one ever expects to have to deal with these scenarios but life can send us curve balls sometimes! Separation and divorce when children are involved things become even more complicated. This week we have guest blogger Anju who out of her own “surprise” separation and divorce has found herself and strength to raise her two young children on her own and created her own business called the Separation Exchange. Read on for some tips on how to support your kids during separation.

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Royal Darwin Show – our tips for going with your family

Royal Darwin Show 2019

The Royal Darwin Show is happening Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of July. Show time can be super exciting for the whole family! There is normally a big “Show” in every capital city and taking your family to a big show can be a bit overwhelming and full of excitement for little ones. We have rounded up some great tips from our members and put them together for you to prepare and have the best day out with your little ones for heading to the Royal Darwin Show!

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Our Essential guide – 5 Top Tips for Camping with Kids

top tips for camping with kids

Our guest blogger explores her top tips for camping with kids in this post. Lynelle has four kids and quite often takes the family camping in the dry season. She loves exploring the Top End and usually away from the popular camping spots! Have you been thinking about taking your kids camping but not sure how you’ll cope? It’s understandable to feel anxious before your first family camping trip but with a bit of planning, some practical tips and the willingness to give it a go, you’ll be ready for a great time together in the great outdoors.

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Creating the best childhood memories

creating the best childhood memories

The things kids remember are not always the things that cost a lot of money. More often than not it is the simple things that they enjoy and love, and most importantly – time spent with family. In our faced paced busy lives we should really slow down and make time for the ones we love. Create these moments and make time and reconnect. Here are our top 9 ideas for creating the best childhood memories for your kids and creating some time with your loved ones.

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Darwin July School Holidays Guide 2018

Darwin July school holidays

July School holidays are fast approaching! This year it has changed and we only have three weeks in the middle of the year starting Monday 2nd of July until Friday 20th July (for public school system. Private and Independent school holidays may be slightly different). Darwin Family Life has rounded up some of the fantastic options that are free (or affordable) activities to do with your kids these school holidays!

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Darwin Territory Day 2018 – Families Events Guide

territory day 2018 families event guide

Darwin get ready! Territory Day 2018 is about to go off with a bang! Territory Day is celebrated every year on the 1st of July. This year is extra special as we mark 40 years since the Northern Territory was granted self-government. This significant event in our history will be celebrated across the Territory.  Darwin Family Life has rounded up some of the fantastic free events for you to go to with your family this Territory Day 2018 and where you can see some awesome fireworks!

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Cafe De la Plage – Family Friendly Cafe Darwin

cafe de la plage

What better way than to enjoy a Sunday morning than with a beach view, coffee and a play with the kids. Cafe De la Plage is located at Casuarina Beach right near the Surf life saving club area (Darribah Road, Brinkin).  Such a casual relaxed set up with loads of tables, hammocks, seating and rugs available to use plus its right beach side but also on the shady lawns.

This Sunday morning it was quite busy as the kids surf life saving groups were training and obviously lots of parents and families come down. to watch along with lots of weekend diners enjoying our beautiful dry season weather.Continue Reading →

Our Top 9 ways to bond with your kids and reconnect

bond with your kids

It’s funny how we can spend so much time with some people and yet still lose touch with them. As children get older they start to need you less and exert their independence, this happens from before they turn 2! How do you manage to recreate a wavering strong bond with your kids?

With every developmental stage your child spends more time interested in different things to you, and because they are more independent you can focus on other things too. As they get older you will take on more work or be able to spend more time getting chores done or focussing on yourself or your friends.

When they are babies we start looking forward to the time when they won’t cling to us so much and we can get back our personal space. But as soon as we get this, parents realise it is more important than ever, we want to create a strong bond with your kids again. What are some tips to reconnect with your kids?

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