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AUSTRALIA is an immigrant country. That has been the case since 1788. One in every two Australians are either from overseas themselves or has a parent who is from overseas. 

You and your family live in Australia, but your parents do not. And as your children grow up, having their grandparents around would mean just the world to you. 

DO your children like Thomas the Tank Engine? Are you encouraging them to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics? Do you teach them to appreciate history too?

IF you are like so many other parents, Google can only help you go so far. But if you had a team of parents who have curated some of the best playgrounds across Sydney, you would think they are a Godsend, won’t you! And that is exactly what has happened.

I KNOW I know. Who would have thought that a state government would want to help young families. If you live in New South Wales, there actually happens to be several offers from the NSW Government that can be useful, for example:

AS a fellow parent, it is just easier to get everything new and from the shops. But unless you are on a pretty good wicket, we are all economising, especially young parents on a budget. 

So how do modern, quality conscious, safety first parents balance their needs and their pockets? Enter Facebook Marketplace.

STARTING kindergarten is a major milestone for you and your child, and you can help prepare him/her for it in many ways.

In kindergarten, the learning focus is more around social and communication skills than academics, so instead of drilling your child the ABCs and numbers, concentrate more on his/her ability to cooperate, to talk to and play with others, and to follow directions.

Here are the best ways to get your child ready for his first big year of school.