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Hey Reader Quick reminder: our Treehouse Retreat at Romp & Stomp is happening THIS Saturday at Melbourne Museum! While you can absolutely register on the day, pre-registering now means you'll skip the queue and get straight into the fun—crafts, snacks, prizes, and a much-needed chill zone while the kids recharge. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. SECURE YOUR SPOT Also—exciting news! The Tot Perks Summer cart opens on Tuesday 18 November. If you missed out on Spring, now's your chance....

Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD Diwali Celebrations (Monday 20 Oct – Tuesday 21 Oct) Celebrate the festival of lights with stories, songs and dancing at Storytime and Stompers sessions designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Melbourne CBD, Docklands & Southbank Songbirds (Wednesdays during school term) Introduce your baby to the joy of language through songs, rhymes and stories in this weekly session for newborns to 18 months. Melbourne CBD Inside Out: Jump, Jive & Jazz (Thursday...

Hi there Reader The next few weeks are going to be extra fun—Children's Week kicks off this Saturday (18 Oct - 26 Oct) with the theme "Everyone should know about Children's Rights." It's the perfect time to celebrate the incredible talents, voices, and joy our kids bring to the world. Whether they're being silly, curious, brave, or wonderfully chaotic, they deserve to be recognised for exactly who they are. And I've got something special to share too... Tot Hot or Not is hosting a FREE...

Remember to save the date for our new Footscray Market Tour on Saturday 18 October. Join me as we taste authentic bites, meet local traders, and dive into the market's vibrant history—no prep needed, just reserve your spot and come hungry. Joyce xx Fast 5 Top Picks #1 What's On - CBD ACMI Preschoolers Program (Friday 17 Oct) Free play-based session for 2-5 year-olds exploring light and shadow through silhouette art inspired by shadow puppetry. Melbourne CBD We Need A Flower (Friday 17 Oct -...

Hi there Reader I’ve had my fair share of lucky moments. Like the time I scored last-minute tickets to Wicked the Musical (the kids had been begging to see it)—and their faces when the lights went down? Worth every bit of scrambling to make it happen. Tell me... Do you believe in luck? Yes! No way But after years of helping parents and carers to keep the kids entertained (and entertaining my own crew), I’ve learned you need more than luck to keep family life running happily. Here are two...

Your School Readiness Partner Is your child starting school next year? Let ABC Reading Eggs help you prepare for this exciting milestone with the award-winning learning program for children ages 2-13. Designed by experts and loved by millions of children, ABC Reading Eggs builds essential skills in phonics, sight words, and vocabulary. Simply try it for 30 days FREE and enjoy: Hundreds of fun, self-paced reading + maths lessons 📝 Exciting games & rewards to keep your child motivated 🏆...

Hi there Reader It’s Amy here, Tot's Content Manager, popping into your inbox while Joyce is off adventuring with her crew for the school holidays. Alongside my work with Tot writing, editing, and even starring in videos that you see on our socials, I’ve also been pouring love into my side project, Seniors in Melbourne. It's the only Melbourne travel site to specifically target the senior demographic. And in October, there’s plenty to get excited about — the Victorian Seniors Festival is in...

Hey Reader With Australian parents spending an average of $1,779 per child on extra-curricular activities each year, I understand that school holidays can turn into budget busters when you're scrambling for entertainment. That's exactly why this newsletter is completely dedicated to FREE stuff – free events, free activities, free entertainment, and free ways to keep your crew happy. These zero-cost options will make these school holidays memorable for all the right reasons - and your bank...

Hi there Reader We're three-quarters of the way through 2025 already—whether that feels like it's racing by or dragging at a snail's pace, I just wanted to drop a quick note to remind you—you're doing an amazing job. Balancing work, life, and keeping the kids entertained isn't easy. But you're showing up every day, and that counts more than you think. Speaking of keeping the kids entertained—with October practically knocking on our door, we’ve updated our What's On October page with...