Holdsworth Playgroup in Woollahra | Non-profit organisation

Holdsworth Playgroup

Locality: Woollahra

Phone: +61 2 9302 3600

Address: 64 Holdsworth Street 2025 Woollahra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.holdsworth.org.au/

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25.01.2022 This week we're listening to 'Feeling Lonely In lockdown' a podcast with Maggie Dent. Ideas for lightening the load for single parents and only children during this challenging time. https://www.abc.net.au//feeling-lonely-in-lockdown/12200724

25.01.2022 We will remember them.

24.01.2022 Playgroup and Baby Room are now closed for the summer school holidays. We will be back with sessions in February 2021. Wishing you all the best for the holidays from the Playgroup Team.

23.01.2022 We are watching My Octopus Teacher. https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81045007?preventIntent=true

23.01.2022 We are reading award winning book 'The Yield by Tara June Winch'. The yield in English is the reaping, the things that man can take from the land. In the language of the Wiradjuri yield is the things you give to, the movement, the space between things: baayanha.

22.01.2022 We're watching the Netflix series Babies. It's a beautiful look at the life of babies in the first year, their physical, emotional and social development. https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80117833?preventIntent=true

22.01.2022 We're reading The Whole Brain Child In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children.

21.01.2022 We are cooking Italian style rice soup.

21.01.2022 An interesting article about why your child is sometimes overwhelmed when you pick them up from school.

21.01.2022 We've been lucky enough to have Helena present for us here at Holdsworth. Check out her upcoming workshop Christmas Holidays Parenting Masterclass-Parenting with PLAY!

20.01.2022 We are watching STINK! opens with a foul smell and a pair of kids pajamas. And a single father trying to find out what that smell could possibly be. But instead of getting a straight answer, director Jon Whelan stumbles on an even bigger issue in America, which is that some products on our store shelves are not safe by design.

20.01.2022 We're cooking Vegetarian one-pot pilaf with cauliflower, carrots, peas and corn A one pot cook, use whatever veggies you already have fresh or frozen!

20.01.2022 We're watching Young Sheldon A comedy spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory" follows 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper as he grows up in East Texas and attends high school.

19.01.2022 Woollahra Council have 10 car seat restraint fitting vouchers that expire 30 September please see details below.

19.01.2022 We are watching Three Identical Strangers.

19.01.2022 Are you pregnant or have given birth since March? Western Sydney University are running a study, you may want to consider sharing your experiences.

18.01.2022 We are listening to the podcast Parenting with Play! with Helena Mooney. This episode is The Nervous System and Helping Your Child Regulate - with Shelley Clarke https://podcasts.apple.com//parenting-with-p/id1470033587

18.01.2022 We are reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

17.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Dads, Grandads, Uncles in our community! If you subscribe to our newsletter don't forget to share any of your monster creations with us.

17.01.2022 Early childhood (0-5 years) is the best time to learn good oral health habits that will last a lifetime, register for this webinar below.

16.01.2022 We are cooking 'healthy smoothies-25 breakfast recipes for those mornings you just need to eat and run!

14.01.2022 Please vote for Sylvia who has supported our meal delivery service, Holdsworth Home Cuisine for 40 years.

14.01.2022 We are reading Happiness By Design by Paul Dolan. Finding pleasure and purpose in everyday life.

13.01.2022 We are cooking Sweet Potato Miso Soup.

13.01.2022 We are watching Wonder a movie which boasts a message about choosing kindness over appearances. A feel good film with a lesson. https://wonderthebook.com/movie

13.01.2022 We are watching 'Ted Talk-The surprisingly logical minds of babies.' In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decisions with a surprisingly strong sense of logic, well before they can talk.

12.01.2022 One for our families with older children already or who are approaching those teenage years. We're reading 'So ... You're Having a Teenager, An A-Z of adolescence from argumentative to zits'. Written by Sarah Macdonald and Cathy Wilcox.https://www.murdochbooks.com.au//So--Youre-Having-a-Teenag

11.01.2022 We are reading Atomic Habits, an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

11.01.2022 Revisiting a classic this week we're watching Out of Africa. https://www.sbs.com.au//celebrate-queen-versatility-meryl-

11.01.2022 We are cooking banana and carrot muffins. https://www.woolworths.com.au//recipedetail/7337/banana-ca

09.01.2022 Do you have a minute to spare to vote for us?

09.01.2022 We are listening to ABC podcast-How to get your kids to do chores?

09.01.2022 We're listening to Corona Calm It can feel like theres a lot of chaos out there in the world right now... so this meditation has been made with kindness in mind... and its been made specially so you can listen to it with the younger people in your life.

09.01.2022 We are cooking Anzac Biscuits. Who says Anzac biscuits are only for Anzac day?! A quick, easy and fun recipe to involve the kids with. https://www.bestrecipes.com.au//quick-easy-anzac-/jloz2cs4

07.01.2022 We are cooking Sticky Char Siu Pork and Broccollini stir fry. A mid week cook for when you're short on time. https://www.woolworths.com.au//sticky-char-siu-pork-brocco

05.01.2022 We're reading The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyles. https://www.jojomoyes.com/books/the-giver-of-stars/ A story set around a group of female travelling librarians supplying books to remote areas of 1930s Kentucky.

05.01.2022 PLAY-A great visual as why everyday items are just as fun!

04.01.2022 We are listening to ABC podcast Parental As Anything, How to deal with siblings that fight? https://www.abc.net.au//how-to-deal-with-siblings/12189718

03.01.2022 Do you know a new parent or are you a new parent yourself? PANDA has some great resources! PANDA Week 8-14 Nov 2020 #pandaweek2020 #TellSomeoneWhoCares

03.01.2022 Now that restrictions have eased, we can explore a little more and get out and about with the family. Destination NSW have put together a list of fun activities for everyone to enjoy: https://www.sydney.com/thin/family-holidays/school-holidays We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday break and we look forward to seeing some friendly faces next term. Stayed tuned for updates in the next few weeks. ... #holdsworth #localcommunity #playgroup #connecting

02.01.2022 We are listening to Toddlers and teens better understanding their digital needs. https://www.abc.net.au//toddlers-and-teens-%25E2%/12266526

02.01.2022 We are reading This is Going to Hurt by Adam Mckay https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760555757/

02.01.2022 Commonly known as Australia's Queen of Common Sense-Maggie Dent is presenting at this parenting summit, tickets now available.

02.01.2022 We are listening to an ABC podcast with Maggie Dent: Roosters or Lambs-understanding your child's personality.

02.01.2022 This recipe is my fail safe banana bread. Great for families dealing with allergies/intolerances as it's already egg free. It can also be made gluten free by switching up the flour and nut free by using regular butter instead of nut butter. http://www.neverhomemaker.com/20//better-banana-bread.html