Northern Beaches Mums Group
Northern Beaches Mums Group

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Win a Chocolate Easter Sharing Box

Hey Mums! 🐰💐We’ve got a fun and exciting Easter challenge for your little ones! Our Easter Coloring Competition is open to kids aged 2-10, and we can’t wait to see their creative magic! Download & Print the provided Easter-themed coloring sheet, and all they need to do is color it and make it come to […]

Bikes and Kids: What a Paramedic Mum Wants Every Northern Beaches Parent to Know

Photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová: https://www.pexels.com/photo/father-helps-son-ride-bike-outdoors-safely-30218067/ As a former paramedic and nurse, and the wife of a firefighter, I’ve spent a lot of my life responding to emergencies. My husband Dan and I have seen first-hand the devastation these kinds of accidents have on families. Not statistics, real families, real kids, real consequences that last […]

Review: The Drama

Kristoffer Borgli’s new film The Drama is a hilarious and terrifying piece on the nature of modern love. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star as Emma and Charlie, a young engaged couple planning their upcoming wedding, who, when unsavoury aspects of Emma’s past come to light, are forced to reevaluate their relationship. While that synopsis may […]

Win a Double Pass to Frocking Hilarious

Get ready for a night of laughter, connection, and pure feel‑good fun. We’re giving one lucky mum the chance to WIN tickets to Frocking Hilarious, the powerhouse comedy showcase featuring Australia’s leading women comedians — all coming together to support ActionAid’s mission to empower women around the world. This isn’t just a comedy show… it’s […]

Book Review: Mary’s Game by Mary Fowler

Maz arrives at school buzzing with an exciting surprise for her friends — but things don’t quite go to plan. Cue teamwork, problem-solving, and a whole lot of heart to save the day.  A Mum’s Review If you’ve got a sporty kid or a kid who loves a good friendship story — honestly, any kid — this one is […]

Book Review: Beach Party by Mary  Fowler

Mary and her friends are heading to a birthday beach party — gifts, excitement and all. Then a chaos-causing dog shows up and, well… let’s just say the party takes an unexpected turn. Creativity to the rescue!  A Mum’s Review This book is just pure joy in paperback form. It’s funny, fast-moving and exactly the kind of story that makes a six-year-old want […]

How to Create a Resort-Style Outdoor Living Space

Resort-style outdoor living Photo by Osier Belle There’s a certain magic in stepping outside and feeling as though you’ve arrived at a private resort. The light softens, the pace slows and conversation seems to flow more easily. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating that same sense of calm indulgence at home, it begins with thoughtful […]

Review: Father Mother Sister Brother

Iconic American independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch returns to screens with the poignant Father Mother Sister Brother, his first film in 6 years. Structured as a triptych, Jarmusch presents three complementary stories of familial tension and love, emphasising both the beauty and pain that is born of complex family dynamics. The first chapter, ‘Father’, stars Adam […]

When Owning a Car Starts Adding Up for Families 

At the time of writing, the cost of E10 petrol is around $2.50 a litre. Less than a month ago, you could get it for $1.50 a litre. That increase has occurred due to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, which has sparked fears of a global oil supply shortage and led to a […]

Review: Bette & Joan

As a busy mum who doesn’t get out to the theatre nearly as often as I’d like, my night at Ensemble Theatre to see Bette & Joan felt like a real treat—and thankfully, it delivered.  From the moment I sat down, I was pulled into the sharp, tense world of two iconic women whose rivalry is just as fascinating as you’d hope. The play dives […]

Book Review: Serendipity by Gabbie Benda

Serendipity is a beautifully crafted story that explores the magic of happy accidents and the unexpected ways life can surprise us for the better. Through a relatable and endearing main character navigating feelings of uncertainty and belonging, Gabbie Benda has written a heartfelt tale that gently reassures young readers that sometimes, things have a wonderful way of working […]

Book Review: StEvEn and Parker – Dinos are Forever! By Parker James  

StEvEn and Parker: Dinos are Forever! is a delightful adventure story following the unlikely but heartwarming friendship between a young boy named Parker and his beloved dinosaur, StEvEn. Filled with humor, fun dinosaur facts, and a genuinely touching bond at its core, it is the kind of book that will keep your child entertained, engaged, and perhaps even sneaking in […]

Behind the Page: Gabbie Stroud on Female Rage, Fresh Starts and Finding Her Voice

Some books arrive quietly. Others announce themselves. The Angry Wives Club — the latest from Australian writer Gabbie Stroud — belongs firmly in the second camp.  Best known for her memoir Teacher, a searingly honest account of burnout and the slow unravelling of a career she loved, Stroud has spent the years since proving her voice is anything […]