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  • Health & WellbeingParenting

    Beyond “Bad” Behaviour: How to Help Your Sensitive or “Stuck” Child Find Their Softness

    by LukeAdmin February 23, 2026
    February 23, 2026

    By Alita Blanchard, Counsellor and Nervous System–Informed Parent Educator Some of us are raising children – especially sensitive, intense, or easily fearful ones – who get stuck in big feelings …

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    Singapore Stopover Survival: Waterparks, Waterfalls and Where to Stay with the Kids

    by LukeAdmin February 11, 2026
    February 11, 2026

    Words by Dorian Mode Photography by Lydia Thorpe Flying Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines is like an aviation Brigadoon – a place where flight crew smile so genuinely right through to landing …

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    Trusted Care: How Dr. Raouf Farag is Keeping Women’s Healthcare Accessible on the Coast

    by LukeAdmin February 2, 2026
    February 2, 2026

    For more than 20 years, women across the Central Coast have turned to Dr. Raouf Farag for expert care in gynaecology, fertility, pregnancy, and pelvic health. His dedication has remained …

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  • LegalParenting

    Back-to-School Brilliance: A Co-Parenting Guide to a Stress-Free New Term

    by LukeAdmin January 18, 2026
    January 18, 2026

    By Sheree Orbell, Solicitor/Director and Mia Eddy, Paralegal at Orbell Family Lawyers The back–to–school period can be busy for any family, with new shoes, booklists, and early mornings. However, for …

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    No Guilt, No Yelling: How to Help Your Child Navigate Party Food & Build a Healthy Relationship with Treats

    by LukeAdmin December 17, 2025
    December 17, 2025

    by Alyssa Said, Redwood Wellbeing As the warmer months roll in, so too does the season of backyard birthdays, school celebrations, and weekend get–togethers. It’s a joyful time for kids …

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  • Travel

    Beyond the Guitar: Why Tamworth, Australia’s Original ‘City of Lights,’ is a Must-Do Family History Trip

    by LukeAdmin December 14, 2025
    December 14, 2025

    Words by Dorian Mode Photography by Lydia Thorpe When Elizabeth Piper, the mayor’s wife, turned a small golden key in 1888, the good people of Tamworth stood awestruck. Today, when …

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    Family Chaos: Why Staying Calm Isn’t About Being Perfect (A Family Counsellor’s Guide)

    by LukeAdmin December 12, 2025
    December 12, 2025

    by sally hamer – founder/family counsellor at help your kids gosford As they stomped away – one crying, one yelling, another sulking – I felt the heaviness of regret. Why …

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  • FamiliesLegalTravel

    by LukeAdmin December 10, 2025
    December 10, 2025

    By Sheree Orbell, Solicitor/Director and Mia Eddy, Paralegal at Orbell Family Lawyers As the Christmas holidays approach, many families begin planning long–awaited trips. For separated parents, though, organising travel with …

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    A Guide to Helping Your Child Release Stress & Big Emotions

    by LukeAdmin September 13, 2025
    September 13, 2025

    By Alita Blanchard, Nervous System–Informed Parent Counsellor So many of us are doing the best we can to raise kind, resilient, emotionally healthy children – and often in a world …

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    Sydney Airport Hotels: A Guide for Central Coast Families

    by LukeAdmin September 1, 2025
    September 1, 2025

    Words by Dorian Mode “Due to an electrical fault,” the captain’s voice crackles through the cabin speakers, “we’ll be returning to Sydney.” My wife and I lock eyes, a silent …

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Published bi-monthly and crafted especially for the vibrant families that call this place home. Rooted in a mission to inspire, On the Coast Families aims to empower and uplift its readers, offering invaluable resources and insights for flourishing family lives.

Born in 2002 as 'Kidz on the Coast', thanks to overwhelming support from the Central Coast community, On the Coast Families has evolved into more than just a magazine—it's a movement.

Boasting a rich tapestry of local gurus, the magazine delivers enlightening tips for living a balanced, healthy life on the Coast. Whilst highlighting the latest happenings and events in the area.

From Umina to Lake Munmorah, make On the Coast Families your go-to guide for thriving on the Central Coast.

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