Kadidjiny Park (Melville) – Playground Review
When you drive past Kadidjiny Park in Melville not much can be seen through the surrounding trees save for the iconic red and white stripy poles. But looks can be deceiving - the area...
Local Pump Tracks to Let the Kids Have Fun on their Bikes
Pump tracks are the latest trend in play park you might see pop up in many public spaces, and for good reason. A pump track is a loop of rollers and berms that allow...
12 Christmas Treats You Can Make with the Kids
These delicious, easy to make tasty treats should keep your kitchen bustling over the festive season and bursting with colour.
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate bark is so easy to make and you can make so many different...
15 Things to Do With Your Toddler on a Hot Day
We've had some crazy hot days this summer and there are still weeks ahead of us before the cooler weather gives us some relief. It can be hard to know what to do with...
Shirley Strickland Reserve (Ardross) – Playground Review
The playground at Shirley Strickland Reserve in Ardross has had a much-needed makeover, and it looks fantastic! We went and had a look just after the playground opened, and there's lots to love about...
Nature-Based Playgrounds in and around Melville
Are you looking to get your kids outside and playing in nature? Are you happy to pack a towel, change of clothes for your kids to get dirty or wet with water play? Nature...
Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park (Winthrop) – Playground Review
Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park is an all-inclusive playground for kids of all abilities. There are lots of carpark spaces here which are also generous in size to accommodate wheelchairs and prams.
This play park...
15 Activities to do with your Toddler on a Rainy Day
It's a challenge to keep an energetic toddler entertained when it's raining outside. Other than putting on a rain coat and gumboots so they can splash in puddles, here are some suggestions of what...
The Lowdown on Street Libraries
If you've ever come across a Street Library - or "Little Library" - in your neighbourhood, you may have wondered what it's all about. So, here's a bit of info on how you and...
6 Things to Consider When Planning a Road Trip with Kids
With school holidays just around the corner, one of our local mums shares her tips on what to consider when planning a road trip with kids. It can be quite overwhelming thinking about how...








