Tag: 2018

Darwin Back to School tips for 2019

Darwin public schools are back to school on Tuesday 29th of January.* We only have a few weeks left of school holidays!  A few more weeks left to entertain the kids (I can see a lot of parents awaiting this eagerly as the 6 long weeks of holidays have taken their toll on most people’s sanity.) I will miss the late morning starts and break from routine…..not looking forward to the first day and getting everyone sorted and back to the regular lunch box packing! Darwin Family Life has put together our Back to School Tips for 2019

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Back to School in Darwin 2018!

Back to School

Darwin public schools are officially back to school on Monday 29th of January.* School Holidays are ALMOST at an end! Officially one more week left to entertain the kids (I can see a lot of parents awaiting this eagerly as the 6 long weeks of holidays have taken their toll on most people’s sanity.) I will miss the late morning starts and break from routine…..not looking forward to the first day and getting everyone sorted and back to the regular lunch box packing!

Darwin Family Life has put together some handy tips and ideas for kicking off the school year on the right foot.

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January School Holiday Guide for Darwin Palmerston and surrounds – Keep the kids busy!

Family at a lake with a girl kicking and splashing in the water

The crazy festive season now is over and January School holidays are happening. We hope you are thriving (not just surviving!) We have rounded up some great and mostly free activities happening around Darwin and Palmerston to keep the kids busy!

Don’t forget our blog on 20 easy home activities to also keep your little ones entertained!
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School Holiday Guide for Darwin Palmerston and surrounds – Keep the kids busy this December and January!

Christmas school holiday

It is a little hard to believe that school is about to finish up for the year and go into holiday mode! I still remember the first day of school when I sent my twin boys off for their first day of preschool at the start of this year! Such a big moment in their little lives. School holidays sort of bring a love hate relationship with them. While as parents you welcome the break to routine – the early rises, the lunch box packing, the washing and ironing of uniforms (well no ironing in my house lol)  the constant after school activities and commitments. Consequently on the flip side you then also have to entertain them. Sure you can laze about the house for some days but if your kids are anything like mine – they start to drive you up the wall and need to go out and do an activity or go somewhere.

We have rounded up some great free or reasonably priced activities to keep your sanity and keep the kids busy these school holidays! Don’t forget our blog on 20 easy home activities to also keep your little ones entertained!

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The Child Care Subsidy changes 2018

Child Care

This week on the blog we have Kylie Sharp from My Childcare Directory summarising the Child care changes occurring in 2018. Kylie is a wife and a mum to two gorgeous little boys who love cars, trains, dinosaurs and getting messy! Since having children she has been a working mum as well as a stay at home mum. In these times Kylie used multiple childcare settings. Kylie has dealt with the children’s tantrums and the guilt that they cause when you leave them! Kylie also has Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to 5 years) so understands how childcare services work.

The Childcare Directory was created to help parents like yourselves navigate all the options available. Kylie will investigate your options and provide reviews from current and past families that have used the services to help you with your decision. You can also follow Kylie on Facebook or visit her website here
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