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24.01.2022 From Yarra Ranges Council "Spring is here, which means school holiday time is approaching and a well-deserved break! Yarra Ranges Council - Early Years are providing 2 FREE online workshops for children aged 3-8 years, which explores the science and physics of speed, design, forces, and problem solving. Booking is essential as places are limited.... How Far - How High: Use science to design your paper plane Tuesday 22nd September 2020 - 10am In this fun and interactive online session, children will be actively involved in the scientific process of improving their planes. Modifications will also be a part of the session and provide an additional challenge testing their knowledge of flight principles as well as their design and problem-solving skills. Suitable for children 3+ For booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLGVE Physics for Kids- Create Power! Thursday 24th September 2020 10am Lets get POWERFUL! This fun and interactive online session explores matter and its motion as well as how it interacts with energy and forces. Children will explore physics using creative and fun experiments and activities which will create electricity, force and light. Suitable for children 3+ For booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BLITI Fingers crossed that the weather will be warm and sunny, so if you are wanting ideas for outdoor play and fun, like and follow Yarra Ranges Families on Facebook to find new activities posted over the school holiday to keep the whole family entertained outdoors. https://www.facebook.com/yrfamiliesfrom " I hope you can join in.

24.01.2022 Yarra Ranges Council Early Years are partnering with Playgroup Victoria to offer 4 FREE online ALL Come Out to Play! sessions for families and Playgroups across Yarra Ranges. ALL Come Out To Play! helps children learn about respectful relationships and gender equality through music, song & dance. They are LIVE and totally INTERACTIVE! So clear some space and get ready to sing, dance and have fun! Families can book into 1 or all of the sessions. Registration is essential for... each individual session to receive your log in details. *Registrations open Monday 27th July 2020 Thursday 6th August 10am https://www.trybooking.com/BKOWK Tuesday 11th August 11am https://www.trybooking.com/BKPED Thursday 20th August 10am https://www.trybooking.com/BKPEC Tuesday 25th August 11am https://www.trybooking.com/BKPEE What to bring to the session? All you need is to clear some space and bring your dancing feet, your singing voices and your sense of fun, oh if you have any musical instruments (i.e. maracas, etc.) and a scarf or a bit of fabric, that would be handy but certainly not essential.

24.01.2022 Just over 1 WEEK TO GO until we host an ONLINE interactive craft workshop focussed on educating kids and parents about Aboriginal culture! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/661301214428567 Stones and fabric for belts is ready for collection at the Cottage for participating families.

24.01.2022 WOAH! Book one or three of these FREE sessions NOW! They sound veeeerrrrry helpful. The first one is today! "Yarra Ranges Council Community Support Service team invite parents and carers of children 0-18 years, to a series of FREE webinars supporting parent and child connections and positive interactions. (Register for 1, 2 or all). Presented by Building Better Brains Australia. Registration is essential as places are limited. Please share with your service families and netwo...rks. Reconnecting After Trauma Thursday 4th June 2020, 7:00- 8:30pm Learn how stress and trauma impacts on the brain and behaviour. Practical ideas that can help restore calm, safety and connection to your family. To register: https://www.trybooking.com/BJRPO Connection Based Parenting Wednesday 10th June 2020, 7:00- 8:30pm How to build better brains and relationships for all ages. Learn what connections are essential for building resilient, confident and emotionally intelligent brains and how to use games, play and connection to help regulate your childs stress responses. Participants will find new ways to support challenging behaviour and increase family fun. To register: https://www.trybooking.com/BJRPX Mindful Parents Tuesday 16th June 2020, 7:00 - 8:30pm Practice mindful moments in your daily life. Train the brain for a sense of calm, self compassion and kindness. Participants explore how mindfulness physically changes our brain, behaviour & transforms our relationships. To register: https://www.trybooking.com/BJRPY Thank you Yarra Ranges Council for hosting these sessions.

23.01.2022 Oh my gosh! Only 2 sleeps till this workshop! It is filling up so if you're keen to join, be sure to book your ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/BJJUA

23.01.2022 For mummas out there with older kids in tow, this could be a good webinar to check out, run by Knox City Council.

22.01.2022 Oh my gosh! Only 2 sleeps till this workshop! It is filling up so if youre keen to join, be sure to book your ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/BJJUA

21.01.2022 Check this out! Could be cccuuuuttteee.

21.01.2022 Sorry it's a bit late but here's the Eastern Regional Libraries holiday offerings for these school holidays. Hope you can get involved in some.

20.01.2022 Check out our latest email to members, past members and interested folk: https://mailchi.mp/f71c7e81c440/cottageisofix You can join our mailing list to stay up-to-date with upcoming events and other Cottage initiatives here: https://mailchi.mp/bfa2029e0f94/blpcsignup

20.01.2022 From Yarra Ranges Council: It seems that so many of us are on an emotional roller coaster as we try to juggle isolation, financial pressures, supporting our children and staying connected. At times these emotions can get the better of us. Yarra Ranges Councils Family, Children and Youth team have planned 2 workshops for parents and carers with children 0-18 years, which support self-regulation, identifying triggers and growing a toolbox of practical tools and strategies to s...upport the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those we care about. Taming the Tiger - Tuesday 1st September 2020 7-8:30pm Identify the emotional triggers in yourself and your family that lead to anger, understand the science and function of emotions, explore coping skills, resourcing, effective communication and practical tools and techniques to help restore calm and emotional health to your family. To Register: https://www.trybooking.com/BKYGY Diving Deeper - Trauma Smart Parenting - Thursday 17th September 2020 7-8:30pm Building on the basics of brain and behaviour research this webinar is all about growing a toolbox of practical coping skills and strategies that we can use to support ourselves and those in our care during these challenging times. Opportunity to submit questions prior to the session for Q and A To Register: https://www.trybooking.com/BKYNL

18.01.2022 Have you ever heard of TLC Music? Jacinta Calabro runs lovely music classes for mums and small ones in Upper Ferntree Gully, not far from the Angliss Hospital. She is doing weekly, FREE online music sessions during isolation! Check them out!

17.01.2022 Yarra Ranges Council and Anglicare have some free info sessions about kids safety online and schooling and parenting during Covid 19. Bookings required.

17.01.2022 Happy Friday! Check out this ONLINE workshop we are hosting, aimed at kids 2+ and designed to be FUN, creative and to teach parents and kids about Aboriginal culture. FREE for members, $5 for non-members. See ya there!

16.01.2022 Sorry its a bit late but heres the Eastern Regional Libraries holiday offerings for these school holidays. Hope you can get involved in some.

14.01.2022 Check out some craft activities Emmy Webbers from Wurruck Yambo gets stuck into with her kids on a daily basis and SIGN UP to her INTERACTIVE ONLINE workshop this Wednesday April 29, 10am!

14.01.2022 Who ever knew finances could be so much fun..And so useful!? RSVP to this member-only workshop to help your family achieve financial security by crafting a values-driven budget. July 1st- BE THERE!

14.01.2022 The program is out for the 2020 Children’s Film Festival, screening at Cameo Belgrave amongst other venues. Check it out! Very bummed that my children aren’t big enough yet..

12.01.2022 PLAYERS we are on the brink of opening back up. WATCH THIS SPACE!PLAYERS we are on the brink of opening back up. WATCH THIS SPACE!

12.01.2022 Yeeeeeesssss please! Yarra Ranges Linking Learning Network is hosting a free webinar for parents and carers on Thursday 30 July at 7pm. Parenting Through Stress & Social Isolation Webinar... Bec Filliponi will be presenting on emotional regulation - taking parents and carers through some simple practices to help you to manage stress and emotions, which parents and carers can then support their children to use. The webinar is free, and all are welcome. To register: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=641286& Please share amongst your networks. I think this could be useful for many of us.

11.01.2022 Ready, Steady, Go! - https://mailchi.mp/22c3e98cc235/cottageisofix-5939779

11.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT! FREE MEMBERSHIP TO BLPC PLAYGROUP FOR REMAINDER OF 2020!DON'T MISS OUT! FREE MEMBERSHIP TO BLPC PLAYGROUP FOR REMAINDER OF 2020!

10.01.2022 Challenging Gender Stereotypes for carers of 0 to 8 year olds. New free event and the best part is that if your day falls apart and you cant attend it, you can still watch the recording later. Bookings required. ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/no-limitations-stories-play

09.01.2022 This website is just.so.awesome! So many cool craft ideas for kids of all ages. This is just one lovely example!

09.01.2022 Wow! Check out this amazing Isolation Survival Guide by Open Heart Studios filled with activities centered on mindfulness, creativity and well-being for small and big people alike! You can download the full PDF FOR FREE here- https://www.cire.org.au//Isolation-Survial-Guide-April-14-

08.01.2022 Check out these awesome headpieces created by one of our talented Playgroup Member mums! Made locally, available on Etsy. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/fairyfrecklesshop

07.01.2022 Wominjeka! Happy Wednesday Players, how are you? This week is feeling too busy already. I'm not used to this. ... Today is the official beginning of Reconciliation Week. One of our members, runs Wurruck Yambo, an Indigenous kids education organisation locally. Check out loads of free videos and craft ideas on her social media pages (Facebook and Instagram). Thanks Emmy Webbers! You can buy clapping sticks, emu callers and other materials from their website. https://wurruck-yambo.weeblysite.com/ The Yarra Ranges Council are hosting a deluxe line up of performers and presenters online from 10 to 1 today. Stream it here: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//National-Reconciliatio Whatever you are doing, I hope you can take the time today to think about what reconciliation actions you can take today and this year. Learn more, buy from Indigenous owned businesses, 'pay the rent' to an Indigenous person or organisation, request all levels of business and government listen to our First Nations People, encourage others to do the same. Whatever you feel called to do! We're all in this together and if you feel you're not affected by 'reconciliation issues' then you are exactly who needs to do these things! National Simultaneous Storytime is also happening today at 11 am. You can watch 'Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas' being read live from Eastern Regional Libary social media channels (or any other library service probably!), on Playschool TV or ABC iview or Emma Wiggle is reading it on Story Box Library (free with library card). Story Box Library has excellent stories read for Reconciliation Week and National Simultaneous Storytime so I recommend that one strongly! You'll just need your library card number. https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/ See here for colouring in sheets and more https://www.alia.org.au/nss All the very best for a busy day today. Take care of yourself.

07.01.2022 A couple of cool council supported thangs are coming up online, all free of charge. Take a gander at the posters. This one starts tonight at 7 pm but is part of a series. Understanding Challenging behaviours in Autism (for parents). Youll need to download Zoom. ... Play to Learn- Learn to Play: Supporting Positive Parent and Child Interactions. https://www.trybooking.com/BJPIL Nature Play and child brain development: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=625694&

06.01.2022 National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nations volunteers. It runs from today, Monday 18 May, until Sunday 24 May with the theme Changing Communities. Changing Lives. I would like to give a massive shout out to the wunder-committee we are so lucky to have making our Playgroup happen. Thank you!!... Even from lockdown, great things are brewing that will make more community connections easier now and in the future. If you have time, a skill or any knowledge* that you could use to help our Playgroup or any other great cause in the community, I recommend you contact us or them because kindness makes the world go round and also makes you feel really good! * spoiler: you DO! #nationalvolunteerweek #nvw2020

05.01.2022 Yarra Ranges Council has great activities for kids. Check out this Facebook page for resources they are making and sharing during this time!

04.01.2022 Hey Players, Thinking of you all. Please email [email protected] if you want a chat, need help with anything, or want to access the Cottage and our private phone to call services. This. Is. Hard. ... You dont have to be good at pandemics. If your kids are feeling it too perhaps youd like to attend this $10 session hosted by Maroondah Council. ******* Info: Please find a flyer attached for a parenting information session hosted by Maroondah Council: What: Anxious Kids, from Anxiety to Resilience Suitable for: Parents, carers, educators, wellbeing staff Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2020 Time: 7pm to 8.30pm Cost: $10 Where: Online webinar (This webinar will be recorded and available for a limited time to those who register for the event). Certificates of attendance will be available on request. Book online here: www.trybooking.com/BKEMV

04.01.2022 Check out this local dance school run by Meagan. She is doing a bunch of free dance videos so worth checking out if youd like to get your small person moving in iso!

04.01.2022 Thanks Yarra Ranges Council. Who doesn't need more peaceful parenting strategies? Wed, 28th October, 7 pm. Via Zoom. "Supporting families with effective communication, positive interactions and dealing with anger and anxiety, this workshop for parents with children 2-12 years, provides strategies to support ourselves as parents and our children to build emotional well-being and resilience.... Presented by Parentzone in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and Eastern LGA’s. For registration: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=663514&"

04.01.2022 Does a nature and film making project appeal to those with primary age children? You might like to take part in this if so. https://www.facebook.com/1599225367017792/posts/2623794674560851/

04.01.2022 Check this out peeps! A simple and fun activity for you and the littlies!

02.01.2022 For those of you with school age kids: Yarra Ranges Council Early Years have partnered with Parentzone and TEACHeR to provide a free webinar Return to Remote Learning for families with children 5-12 years. This webinar will provide information and support strategies for returning to schooling from home, reducing anxiety and maintain positive interactions.... Please refer to the flyer for registration details. Take care.

02.01.2022 Looking for something to do with your small people today? Check this out!

01.01.2022 Makers gunna make, lanterns gunna light. Belgrave Lantern Parade is happening! Read the event for details. https://facebook.com/events/s/belgrave-lantern-parade-reimag/222807612354897/?ti=as

01.01.2022 Wominjeka! Happy Wednesday Players, how are you? This week is feeling too busy already. Im not used to this. ... Today is the official beginning of Reconciliation Week. One of our members, runs Wurruck Yambo, an Indigenous kids education organisation locally. Check out loads of free videos and craft ideas on her social media pages (Facebook and Instagram). Thanks Emmy Webbers! You can buy clapping sticks, emu callers and other materials from their website. https://wurruck-yambo.weeblysite.com/ The Yarra Ranges Council are hosting a deluxe line up of performers and presenters online from 10 to 1 today. Stream it here: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//National-Reconciliatio Whatever you are doing, I hope you can take the time today to think about what reconciliation actions you can take today and this year. Learn more, buy from Indigenous owned businesses, pay the rent to an Indigenous person or organisation, request all levels of business and government listen to our First Nations People, encourage others to do the same. Whatever you feel called to do! Were all in this together and if you feel youre not affected by reconciliation issues then you are exactly who needs to do these things! National Simultaneous Storytime is also happening today at 11 am. You can watch Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas being read live from Eastern Regional Libary social media channels (or any other library service probably!), on Playschool TV or ABC iview or Emma Wiggle is reading it on Story Box Library (free with library card). Story Box Library has excellent stories read for Reconciliation Week and National Simultaneous Storytime so I recommend that one strongly! Youll just need your library card number. https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/ See here for colouring in sheets and more https://www.alia.org.au/nss All the very best for a busy day today. Take care of yourself.

01.01.2022 What a gorgeous day to get outside! Nonetheless, there is plenty of miserable weather coming up and hours of time to entertain the kiddies. Newly minted home-schoolers and parents needing a break- check this out!