Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim achieves Exceeding

Nurturing growth through independence and curiosity at Sunshine Coast childcare service Sanctuary Early Learning Buderim.  Nestled amongst the tropical hinterland of sunny Buderim, you will find Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure. This Sunshine Coast child care centre...

3 Ways to get better results from your child’s swimming lessons

All parents want their children to be safer in and around the water. However, these potentially life-saving skills can take many years to learn. But is it possible to fast-track this process so kids rapidly develop strong and independent swimming skills? Skills that...

School Holiday Activities: Brisbane – Sunshine Coast – Gold Coast

Spring has sprung, and our Spring School Holiday Guide is here to level up your school holidays! Packed with things to do with kids and activity ideas for school holidays Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast. The bell has almost rung for Term 3, and the spring...

5 surprising benefits of swimming lessons

We all know learning to swim is a skill for life and creates exciting opportunities to participate in a wide range of aquatic activities in, on or under the water. But did you know swimming lessons have many other long-term benefits for your child? Sue Mayo, Aquatic...

85 years of Shapland Swimming schools

Developed in 1938, the Shapland family has taught Southeast Queensland kids to swim for over 85 years. We chat with Chris Shapland from Shapland Swimming to learn more about what makes his family’s unique learn to swim program so successful.   85 years of...

From infants to Olympians at Rackley Swimming

As the world basks in the afterglow of the Paris Olympics, there's a renewed appreciation for the power of sport to unite and inspire. With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon, this unifying force will continue to ignite the passions of Queensland families for...

Family friendly NYE celebrations on the Sunshine Coast 2023

Looking for a way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, 23/24, WITH the kids? There’s no need to battle bedtime as there are plenty of family-friendly NYE celebrations on the Sunshine Coast for 23/24. These Sunshine Coast NYE events are where little ones can ring in the new...

15 GREAT retro children’s games and activities

Looking for games to play with the kids? Here are 15 great retro children's games and activities that are sure to bring back childhood memories. Hands up, who loved summer as a kid? There were awesome games for kids to play, trees to climb and plenty of outdoor...

Queensland storm season: How to prepare children for extreme weather

Wild weather is part of living on the Sunshine Coast. Every summer, we experience many types of disasters, including bushfires, heatwaves, flooding and cyclones. You may have grown up with thunderstorms and lightning rumbling and cracking across the evening sky, but...
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