As the largest after-school learning programme in the world, Kumon is more than just tutoring. It’s a partnership between parent, student and Kumon Instructor, to fully pursue each child’s individual potential and develop his or her ability to the maximum. We find out about how Kumon helps children develop their confidence, a daily study habit and a high level of mathematics and reading ability.
REVIEW: Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters steal back the limelight and tell their side of the story in the high-octane musical makeover, Rella.
You’ve just had your braces on, now what? Top tips for kids, including foods to avoid, easing discomfort and getting the best out of your treatment.
To celebrate Disney’s Frozen the Musical taking over Adelaide this winter, you’re invited to experience an exciting line-up of not-to-be-missed pop-ups and events. From Anna’s iconic coronation dress on display in Adelaide Arcade, to the heritage Rundle Mall fountain receiving the flower bomb treatment and exclusively curated cocktails and desserts, it’s set to be the most magical winter yet.
The Adelaide Multicultural Eid Festival will consist of two festivals at the Adelaide Showgrounds, the first of which is taking place on 14-15 May in celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr; the first Islamic holiday which celebrates the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with family-friendly entertainment with a variety of rides, clothing stalls, stage shows, sports activities, public speakers, international cuisines, a fireworks show on the Sunday night and the chance to experience the cultures of many different countries.
Adelaide Festival Centre’s Children’s Artspace is back with a brand-new exhibition, Legendary Textile Tales, that explores myths, folktales and cultural ancestry with artwork from Salisbury East and Craigmore High School students on display to the public now.
Last year Tanya Hennessy released Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise – her breakout junior fiction starring twelve-year-old Stevie, a young female entrepreneur. The book debuted at #8 in Australia and rocketed to bestseller status over the course of 2021, with over 300 kids dressing at Stevie for Book Week! This year, loveable Stevie is back in Spotlight Please, It’s Stevie Louise! But this time around, Tanya was keen to have Stevie’s friend Alex, a young queer kid, be the star of the show.
If we mums can agree on anything, it’s that no woman needs to walk (or waddle) into labour and the messy uncertainty of the postpartum weeks feeling underprepared, or overwhelmed. Enter, Got You; a postpartum, mum-focused brand that offers both pre-packed hospital bags and essentials. This not-so-typical hospital bag is designed to hold your hand through the ups and downs of pregnancy, labour and the fourth trimester. It’s a bag designed to empower, educate and actually deliver the goods, when push comes to shove.
Adelaide business Darne Creations is all about making memories. This stunning range of handcrafted clothes and accessories are designed for creating moments to remember. Perfect for today’s wardrobe and tomorrow’s memory box, these heirloom pieces are created to be loved for now, then packed away to be loved again by siblings, friends and future generations… and they’re gosh darne adorable.
We were all pretty excited at KIDDO HQ when we got the intel that Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught was releasing a new book, The Bricktionary, an indispensable companion to any LEGO collection. We sat down with Brickman and talked all things LEGO, found out the biggest model he’s ever DROPPED as well as how to make your LEGO builds even better!
Professional party prep guru and queen of craft Alexis Teasdale from The Festive Co. has given us her top tips for turning the dial up on your DIY for a party at home! Sometimes a big vibe can be created by the small details, and of course the occasional outsource to a professional for the WOW pieces.
“It’s natural for parents to worry about the planet our children are going to inherit. A move towards electric vehicles is one way we can help reduce our carbon footprint, and it’s never been so timely with current global conflicts around oil supply.” Rebecca Morse took the new fully electric BMW iX for a test drive and gives us the down low on this family friendly, sustainable ride.
The Women’s and Children’s Health Network is providing families with access to specialist paediatric emergency staff from the comfort of your own home with their virtual urgent care service. The Child and Adolescent Virtual Urgent Care Service is an online video call with highly-skilled emergency doctors and nurses who can assess children with non-life threatening conditions, saving families a trip to the Emergency Department.
This year, Kookai is celebrating Mother’s Day with the beautiful inspirational woman and mother, Adelaide’s own Jessica Dover!
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2022: Kiddos Ultimate Adelaide Kids Party Venue List. There are so many amazing birthday party options in Adelaide for kids, your biggest problem will be settling on just one!