As a parent with busy little ones locating local playgrounds which are fully enclosed with safety fences becomes almost an essential. But it didn’t used to be a simple task to figure out which playgrounds were fenced and which were not. To solve this problem North Shore Kids undertook the mammoth task of visiting all…
Looking for a great spot for your North Sore Kid to practice riding their bike or scooter! We’ve rounded up some of the best bike paths for kids on Sydney’s North Shore : Naremburn Park, Station St, Naremburn A path loops around each of the two playing fields ideal for kids to scooter or ride…
Spending time at a farm stay is a fabulous way to introduce city kids to a country lifestyle. Many farm stays offer opportunities to feed and interact with the farm animals as well as get a glimpse of what life on a working farm is all about. Beyond that, farm stays are truly some of the most relaxing weekend…
Chipmunks Macquarie Centre is running it’s annual Halloween disco again October 31st from 6pm -8pm Dress up as your favourite, Ghost, witch or power ranger and join us for a fun-filled night of dancing, games and prizes. There’s even a best dressed competition. A safe place to celebrate Halloween with family and friends, Their delicious…
If you haven’t purchased tickets to Vivid at Taronga Zoo there is still time. And this is definitely one of the best ways to experience Vivid with children. This year the light sculpture walk includes many of the crowd favourites from previous years along with some very special new additions. New additions this year include…
The science of happiness has shown us that experiences elicit more happiness than material things. And according to leading child psychologist Oliver James, while the joy elicited from toys is fleeting, outings and experiences are valued by kids both in the moment, as well as long afterwards in cherished memories. And of course we are…
Have you discovered Etsy yet? As a market place for all things handmade it is a great place to shop for those truly unique and often personalised gifts. Like many families with kids, our house is already overflowing with STUFF and so these days we are less interested in the plastic toy aisles at the…
If your little one is like mine, you are constantly looking for the next great book to enjoy together. Here is a list of 11 books that will have you and your little one giggling your way through story time. *This post contains affiliate links. Meaning if you purchase by clicking on these links we may get…
Dinosaurs are back! Taronga Zoo’s newest exhibit, the Dino Trail, allows visitors to experience the sizes, colours, noises and intensity, as they get up close with moving, growling, and even spitting dinosaurs. The animatronic dinosaurs have been created to be as life like as possible, with skin colour and texture, size and sounds all modelled…
At North Shore Kids we are always on the lookout for a playground that ticks all the boxes. The stand out playgrounds with the great play equipment, nice surrounds, fabulous facilities and perhaps even access to coffee for mum and dad. We’ve rounded up our favourites for you here: Wahroonga Park Playground, Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga Wahroonga…
Some of my strongest memories of my childhood birthdays are not of the presents I received but rather the little things that my parents did to make me feel extra special. With a little creativity you can elevate your child’s day to something truly magical that will leave them with memories that last a life…