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    🥗 Why Home Cooked is Always Best: A Dietitian’s Guide for Busy Families

    by LukeAdmin May 7, 2026
    May 7, 2026

    By Carin Clegg, Accredited Practising Dietitian As a Dietitian, people are always asking me what the best food is to eat. Is this food better than that? Usually, the answer …

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  • Health & WellbeingParenting

    Closing the Capacity Gap: How to Help Your Teen Handle Hard Emotions

    by LukeAdmin May 1, 2026
    May 1, 2026

    by Alex Wilson, accredited mental health social worker If you’re the parent of a teenager, you already know this truth – watching your child suffer is one of the hardest …

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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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    Behaviour, Sleep & Snacks: A Mum’s Guide to Hidden Food Chemicals and Additives

    by LukeAdmin February 17, 2026
    February 17, 2026

    By Carin Clegg, Paediatric Dietitian Food contains many different chemicals including macro nutrients like carbs, protein and fats, and micro nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Food also contains fibre, antioxidants, …

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    Hear the Difference! Meet the Stylish Glasses That Secretly Boost Your Hearing

    by LukeAdmin February 14, 2026
    February 14, 2026

    by Sam Savva, Practice Manager and Frame Stylist at Adrenaline Optometry Introducing Nuance Audio Glasses: See Clearly. Hear Brilliantly. Live Fully. Imagine slipping on a pair of glasses that not …

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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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  • Health & WellbeingLifestyle

    Glasses-Free Fun: Modern Contact Lenses for Kids, Sports & Your Active Life

    by LukeAdmin December 15, 2025
    December 15, 2025

    by sam savva – practice manager at adrenaline optometry Contact lenses can be a fantastic alternative to glasses – whether it’s for enjoying your favourite sports, tackling work tasks, travelling …

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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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    Twice Blessed: How Embracing Gratitude, Hygge & Sharing Can Boost Family Happiness

    by LukeAdmin December 8, 2025
    December 8, 2025

    by Selina Chapman, psychologist Every year there is a World Happiness Report focussing on an aspect of happiness. The report is issued annually and compares any differences in happiness over …

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  • Health & WellbeingNews & Events

    How Red Light Therapy supports skin health and recovery

    by LukeAdmin December 6, 2025
    December 6, 2025

    If you or someone in your family lives with eczema, psoriasis, or even recurring skin flare–ups tied to stress or seasons, you’ll know how relentless these conditions can feel. Between …

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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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