Kids on the coast

A few of us at Kids on the Coast have kids with winter birthdays. We were chatting about how it can be a tricky time of year to host a party and so we started asking on our facebook page for some winter party ideas. ‘Like’ our facebook page so you can be part of our discussions. It’s a great way to keep in the loop.

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By Belinda Hopper

Kids really know how to have fun, don’t they? That’s the beauty of the backyard birthday party—some friends, some yummy food, a cake, a few games, and they’re happy. A couple of things I’ve learnt in my years of throwing kids’ parties are; a quick game’s a good game, and you always need to prepare more games than you think you’ll need. I had a running list written out for one party (a tip I gleaned from a super organised friend), only to find I had been through the whole list of games twenty minutes into a 2 hour party!

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by Fran Maguire

It’s an exciting milestone and yet it doesn’t seem so long ago your proud Year 7 graduate was nervously preparing for their first day at school.

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by Jane O’Hare

Traditionally, marriage comes before kids but, in our ever-changing world, one third of Australian marriages involve at least one person who has been married before. Many of these marriages include children from a previous relationship. Marriage, therefore, often becomes a celebration of the creation of a new family, not just a commitment between two people.

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FATHER’S DAY – OUR CHANCE TO SAY THANKS

by Kim Lahey

Piggybacks and hugs – that’s what dads are made of. You might be the dad who always takes time out for an arm wrestle, yells the loudest during family games and always knows how to fix things. Or you might be the dad who teaches your kids how to play chess and shuffle the cards properly. Maybe you can still remember when you were little and your own dad tucked you back into bed after a nightmare or read to you in that precious free-time at the end of a busy day.

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The First Step To A Memorable Party

by Cindy Mayes
 
Nothing is as exciting to a child as a birthday invitation. The thrill of receiving something in the mail or being handed a special package at school is made even more exciting when the invitation is something special.
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Mother’s Day fast approaches

by Cindy Mayes
 
Mother’s Day… that one special day of the year where mums are (supposedly) rewarded for all the love and care they have distributed to their families over the previous 12 months. Feeding, cleaning and cuddling children on demand will be more than enough to guarantee a homemade card, right?  Read more

by Mariel Dawson

The last few weeks of school are often the most exhilarating time of year for kids. The school year is drawing to an end and the countdown to Christmas has begun. Before children say goodbye to their friends and embark on the long summer holidays, the final few weeks of school are dedicated to sharing the excitement of Christmas with peers. Kids learn that Christmas is a time of giving, so at many Australian schools it is tradition to hand out small gifts to friends and teachers.
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Vegetarian party food made easy

by Sandra Smith

Sausage rolls and snags are a familiar sight at kids’ parties, but times are changing and there’s no need to avoid holding a party if you are vegetarian. A few simple, well-presented food choices will tempt both vegetarians and non-vegetarians and you’ll be surprised at what fussy eaters will try when their mums aren’t around. If your family is vegetarian, you may decide on a party menu that avoids all meat products but, even if you’re meat eaters, there’s a good chance you will host some vegetarian guests and it’s a good idea to be prepared.
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