Kids’ sleep: check in before you switch off
University of South Australia researchers are calling for parents to check on their small snoozers before switching off for the night to avoid undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing.
University of South Australia researchers are calling for parents to check on their small snoozers before switching off for the night to avoid undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing.

Patch Theatre and renowned circus company Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) present the world premiere of I Wish… a show designed for children aged 4-12 years which will play across Adelaide and regional South Australia.

If you’re looking to outsource your circus clowns for a half or full day – or even a series of days – during the school holidays, then Cirkidz Circus School school holiday sessions will see your kiddo bouncing off the walls… in a good way! We signed up two of the KIDDO crew to give the Off The Wall session at Cirkidz a crack during the recent school holidays so we could give you the run down on what to expect.
Embrace Kids, Taryn Brumfitt’s follow-up to her 2016 break-out documentary Embrace has been officially green lit for production, with The South Australian Film Corporation and Screen Australia today announcing production investment for the film.

There’s a reason that Van Gogh Alive has been a global sensation, it’s because this incredible multi-sensory experience transports you somewhere regular art galleries fail to tread. INSIDE the paintings. We checked it out and have the lowdown on what to expect, and whether it’s worth taking your kiddos along.

School holidays, birthdays and ‘just because’ treats are sorted, thanks to Westfield’s Kid Passes. Enjoy oodles of dining, cinema and quick-stop options at a discounted bundle rate.

In the last few weeks, ‘Maths Wars’ headlines have dominated the national educational conversation providing a new debate for educational leaders to weigh in on. Head of Junior School at Seymour College, Katharyn Cullen, talks us through the approach to Mathematics education at Seymour.

Music SA has announced that after a hiatus in 2020, Umbrella Festival is back in 2021 for its fifth instalment, delivering a live music program of more than 170 events across South Australia this winter from Friday 16 July until Sunday 8 August, complete with family friendly programming!

In this episode we chat with one of Australia’s leading parenting writers, Michael Grose, who wrote the very popular book “Why first-borns rule the world and later-borns want to change it”. We chat with Michael Grose about how birth order can impact your personality and how understanding it can actually make us better parents.

Windmill is restarting its touring program and taking their Ruby award-winning production of Beep to eight venues in regional and outer-metropolitan centres across South Australia including Murray Bridge, Elizabeth, Noarlunga, Goolwa, Port Pirie, Port Augusta Whyalla and Orroroo!

ILLUMINATE FESTIVAL REVIEW: KIDDO reviewer Carla Caruso enjoyed a wild night at the zoo, where illuminations and large-scale lanterns on display are inspired by the regular residents.
16 year old Adelaide girl and climate change activist, Amber Brock-Fabel has been awarded the Young Achiever of the Year for the South Australian Environment Awards 2021. The new award honours the memory of young environment campaigner Leif Justham who tragically died in April while riding his bike around Australia to help raise awareness of environmental issues. Amber has shared her achievements and her story with us.

When thinking of kid-friendly fare, it doesn’t get more ‘no-brainer’ than spaghetti and meatballs. But all meatballs are definitely not created equal, whether they’re too dry or they fall apart, or they just don’t taste like anything… meatballs can be hit and miss. But this recipe from the Adelaide Central Market for spaghetti and meatballs is all hit and no miss!

Adelaide’s original Alpine Winter Village, Alpine Winter Festival are delivering the goods these school holidays with the announcement of their family-friendly activity-based entertainment program Ski Patrol.

Calling all Junior Scientists, future Pharmacists, imminent Einsteins, up and coming Astronauts and all the kiddos who just like to see things fizz and bubble – Science Alive is on its way to Adelaide with NEW DATES!