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    Central Coast Steiner School: A World-Class Qualification Offering International Baccalaureate Diploma

    by LukeAdmin August 23, 2025
    August 23, 2025

    At Central Coast Steiner School, we are committed to nurturing the growth of young people so that they grow into caring, capable and creative adults. Within a supportive community, we …

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    Matters of Life & Love: Advice for Enduring Kids’ Winter Sport

    by LukeAdmin August 23, 2025
    August 23, 2025

    by sarah tolmie Reader Question:“My kids play soccer throughout winter. I really do not enjoy going. It is early, cold, often wet and I get very triggered by the loud …

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    A GP’s Guide to Understanding RSV & New Vaccines

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    by dr georgia page, GP at your family doctors, erina Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that primarily affects young children, but it can impact adults too. …

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    Food & Feelings: 3 Simple Nutrition Tweaks to Calm Kids’ Anxiety & Meltdowns (From a Paediatric Expert)

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By Clare Marcangelo – Nutrition Sleep and Regulation Expert Supporting your child through things like anxiety, sensory overwhelm, ADHD, or emotional meltdowns is a full–hearted, full–time mission. And while there’s …

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    The Reading Corner: New Kids’ Books Celebrate Unique Brains & Break Gender Stereotypes!

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By Jessica Sanford Two new page turners for our little book lovers. The more we read, the more we learn and the more we learn, the more understanding and tolerant …

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    The Modern Truths About Birth (And How to Ditch the Old Myths!)

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By alice Worthy, the modern doula When it comes to birth, everyone seems to have an opinion, especially the older generations. Maybe you’ve heard things like, “Birth is just something …

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    Is Your Child Preoccupied with Sweet Foods? A Local Expert Explains

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By Alyssa Said, Redwood Wellbeing Why do some kids seem to think about sweets all the time, while others hardly give them a second thought? This difference often comes down …

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    Feeling Overwhelmed? A Parent Coach’s Guide to Emotional First Aid

    by LukeAdmin August 22, 2025
    August 22, 2025

    By Alita Blanchard, Nervous System–Informed Parent Counsellor We can all feel like we’re drowning and at our wits–end at times in parenting – sometimes it’s a tough season, but other …

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    Conquer Birth Fear – Your Guide to a Confident Labour!

    by LukeAdmin July 9, 2025
    July 9, 2025

    By alice Worthy, the modern doula For many expectant parents, the thought of giving birth brings up more anxiety than excitement—I know it did for me when I was pregnant! …

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    Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) in Your Child

    by LukeAdmin July 6, 2025
    July 6, 2025

    By Leisa Pritchard, neurodiversity–affirming psychologist at The Heart & Mind Collective Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA), is a term gaining more attention, but it …

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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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