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The local magazine for families on the Coal Coast

The team at Coal Coast Magazine is proud to deliver our annual special issue – Coal Coast Family magazine!

Discover the joys and challenges of parenting with Coal Coast Family magazine, your essential companion throughout your parenting journey. Providing trusted resources for families across the Illawarra, whether you’re a first-time parent, a seasoned pro or cherished grandparent, this local magazine is dedicated to providing you with knowledge, inspiration, and connection.

Coal Coast Family magazine serves as your virtual village, offering support and celebrating the beautiful messiness of family life and raising kids in our glorious part of the world.

From pre-conception and pregnancy to the precious preschool and primary school years, our extensive range of articles, practical parenting advice, and heartwarming stories are designed with you and your little one in mind ensuring that every family feels equipped and empowered.

So, take a moment, grab a cuppa (hopefully during nap time or that elusive solo time!) and relax with our latest issue.

Follow us on Instagram at @coalcoastmag_family for your regular dose of endorphins,
inspiration, and community stories.

A woman with dark dreadlocks and tattoos crouches beside a young boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, and boots. They are exploring a rocky creek bed, using a pan and a small container to examine pebbles and water. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a natural, serene setting with blurred figures in the background near the water.
In a busy world, we all need ways to stop and reset our bodies. So how can we practice mindfulness with our kids?

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from the editor

Welcome to the new look Coal Coast Family magazine – previously known as Coal Coast Baby.

This annual special issue promises to be a bundle of joy and a source of inspiration for parents, caregivers, and families across the Illawarra.

In this special issue, you can expect a treasure trove of articles covering a wide range of topics, including fertility, postnatal depletion and development milestones to heartwarming personal stories from fellow parents who are also raising kids in our beautiful part of the world.

We are also thrilled to showcase services and businesses that are locally owned, making it easier for you to find the best resources and support right here in our community.

On a personal note, a huge thank you to the Coal Coast Mag team and contributors that have worked tirelessly to bring our Baby and Family special issue to life.

Just like having a new baby in the house, it has been a huge learning curve with not much sleep! That old saying, it takes a village!

Happy reading,

Kate and Team CCM x