Visiting Halong Bay With Kids
The reason to visit Halong Bay with kids is… very simply… it is so beautiful. This area of karst limestone islands has the most entrancing views, and gorgeous colours…
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Camping With Kids : A Book Full of Great Ideas
Camping With Kids is a brand new book, written by a very experienced camper, dad and camping magazine editor, Simon McGrath. It is not a guide book about where…
Heron Island Resort – An Unbiased Review of the Best + The Worst of Heron Island
Hi, Seana here. Now I’ve never been to Heron Island myself, but have dreamed of going for many years. An old uni pal worked as a scuba diving instructor…
A Vietnam Family Holiday Itinerary: From North to South
So, some readers have asked exactly what we will be doing during our upcoming holiday to Vietnam. So here, for your delectation, is our Vietnam family holiday itinerary. We have…
How To Keep Kids Sun Safe In Australia
If you’re planning a family visit to Sydney, you’ll know there are some dangers you must avoid. But I’m not talking sharks in the sea or spiders in your shoes….
Malabar Beach, rock pool and playground, a must visit for young families
Malabar Beach with its rock baths and terrific playground makes a wonderful place for Sydney families to explore. Malabar Beach is a very popular spot with residents that…
Fitzroy Falls with kids, a great destination for a family outing
The magnificent and easily accessible Fitzroy Falls can be found in the Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands of NSW, an approximately two hour drive from Sydney. These 80-metre…
3 Vital Tips For Keeping Kids Off Screens: Parenting Saviours
We all need help with this, all the time. I’m getting this all down in print to help myself as much as anyone else! Over 68 parent years (that’s…
Jamberoo Action Park – Fab Water Fun South of Sydney
One of our family’s favourite summer days out is to Jamberoo Action Park. Jamberoo is open each Friday – Sunday until December when it opens daily for the school holidays….
Book Week Costume Ideas from Costumebox
Book Week is upon us, it’s from 17th – 23rd August this year. And the kids need a costume! Ok, OK, I know that the idea of Book Week…
A Fabulously Versatile Cordless Hoover: Hoover Vortex Pro Stickvac Review
News!! The amazing Hoover Vortex Pro Stickvac is now on sale and you can save $200! Godfreys are having their HUGE Stocktake Sale and you can save up to…
How To Use HSK Plus: Two Minute Video
Here’s a video on how to use HSK Plus. Just click here to buy the HSK Plus membership then this video will explain exactly how to make the best use…
Easter + School Holidays Are Coming: Join HSK Plus!
Stand by, Easter and school holidays are soon to be upon us. You need to join the HSK Plus section so that you can keep up with what’s on…
Car Child Seats + Booster Seats: Australia’s Laws
Here’s a quick guide to the laws around children’s car seats and booster seats in Australia. When I did a check on some state laws, some did…
Join Hello Sydney Kids Plus!
So what is HSK Plus? It’s a paid membership section of the larger Hello Sydney Kids website. You pay a small fee to access some pretty cool premium articles,…
In Search Of The Perfect Washing Basket – A Rant!!
Now you don’t often have the pleasure of reading a rant on this blog, so please enjoy this one to the max. Laundry baskets!!! They are so crap, they fall…
Where To Stay In Sydney With Kids: The Best Areas
Hello there, are you planning a trip to our beautiful Harbour City with your family? Looking for some help on places to stay in Sydney? Here’s my overview of…
Port Stephens Sand Boarding Trip
Sandboarding at Port Stephens The amazing sand dunes behind Birubi Beach in Port Stephens are an amazing place to visit, especially if you get right up into them. I wasn’t…
9 Reasons NOT To Have Babies in Your Forties
I am refreshing this article about the pros and cons of having a baby at 40 or in your 40s. I wrote it as a heartfelt but…
FAQ for HSK Plus
What is HSK Plus? HSK Plus is the paid membership section of Hello Sydney Kids. There are posts about all the great activities, shows, exhibitions and movies for kids,…