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KickStart for Kids and AusLabels Come Together

South Australian not-for-profit organisation KickStart for Kids(KSFK) has teamed up with Australian Fashion Labels’ (AFL) The Fifth Label to create – Come Together – a collaborative movement with a powerful message, that aims to increase SA’s awareness of KSFK and raise much needed funds for underprivileged children across the state. Come Together is the brain child of CEO and Founder of KSFK, Ian Steel, and Co-Founder of AFL, Melanie Flintoff, who want to establish an event that will focus on women and the impact they have on our community and share the vital ‘Come Together’ message – because every child, regardless of their background, should have a chance. To launch, the Come Together team will host a lunch that will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 12pm – 3pm at the Published Arthouse. Working with AFL’s The Fifth Label, a limited-edition t-shirt line has been created and will be sold to help raise significant funds and increase awareness about the work KSFK does to help disadvantaged children across the state. It’s a sombre fact that not all kids get an equal start in life, even in our affluent society. KSFK provides positive educational and self-esteem outcomes to underprivileged children through breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring and camps. Thankfully, SA charity Kickstart for Kids (KSFK) each week supports 350 schools by providing about 50,000 breakfasts and 10,000 lunches, with the help of more than 1200 volunteers. HIT 107 Breakfast Presenter and 10 News First Anchor, Rebecca Morse, has come onboard as the Come Together ambassador to kick start the movement and help support this worthy cause. For $99, guests can enjoy a grazing lunch courtesy of Chopping Board catering, raw treats from Love Jamu, Bird in Hand pours, The Fifth Label’s Come Together t-shirt and entertainment from acoustic guitarist Matt O’Brien. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite

July 18, 2019

Sundays are Family-Fun Days, Australia’s Got Talent is BACK!

We love anything that’s family friendly (watching 98,0987 episodes of Bluey can get a bit old) so when AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT (AGT) is on it’s a time to get the popcorn on the stove sit back and enjoy. Sunday Funday! Starting Sunday 28 July expect the unexpected as AGT unleashes a new wave of mind-blowing and original acts which need to be seen-to-be-believed. Get the whole fam together to laugh and cry on the edge of your seats as Australians of all ages and from all walks of life show off their unique talent, as they vie for the $100,000 prize money. Everything and anything goes on the AGT stage as contestants set out to impress the all-new, all-star judging panel consisting of: Nicole Scherzinger; actor/presenter/entertainer, Shane Jacobson; celebrity chef and clown-at-heart, Manu Feildel; and stage and screen star Lucy Durack. This fab four bring expertise, energy and fun to the AGT arena as they search for an act like no other, offering either a “yes from me” or buzzing them out of contention. Getting the party started and guiding contestants backstage to their moment in the spotlight is host, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Ricki-Lee In a series first, Ricki-Lee joins the four judges in each having the one-time-only ability to use the Golden Buzzer on an act they think has that extra special something, fast tracking them through to the Semi-Finals. Which act will capture the hearts and minds of Australia? There can only be one champion. The winner of AGT 2019 will join a stellar list of extraordinary talent that the show has produced over the years including: Opera star Mark Vincent, singer/dancer Timomatic, R&B sensation Andrew De Silva, grand illusionist Cosentino, dance troupe Justice Crew and singing powerhouse Jack Vidgen INTRODUCING…..THE HOST & JUDGES! HOST – RICKI-LEE We all loved Ricki-Lee when she debuted on Australian Idol at 18, now the ARIA nominated and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter has sold over a million records and her music has earned well over 25 million streams since Australia fell in love with her in 2004. This year marks 15 years since Ricki-Lee won the hearts of Aussies all around the country – and to celebrate she is touring nationally this September through December. How do you feel about being the host of AGT? I’m so excited to be hosting the show – it’s so much fun! I get a front row seat to watch the best talent Australia has to offer. Also, I know what it feels like to stand side of stage waiting to step out and do a performance that potentially could change your life. I understand the excitement, nerves, self-doubt, fear, worry, dry mouth and everything that’s running through your mind at that moment. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? It’s feel-good TV. Everybody is looking for something they can sit down and watch at the end of a hard day and just be entertained. There is no other show like it! Families and people of all ages can sit in the comfort of their lounge rooms and watch these incredible acts that will have you biting your nails, hanging on the edge of your seat, gasping with shock and screaming with excitement. What do you love about AGT? I love that there is so much variety. It’s not just confined to singers or dancers – it’s every type of weird and wonderful coming together on one stage. It’s always surprising too. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, you’ll see something that makes your jaw drop. That’s the beauty of AGT! JUDGE – SHANE JACOBSON Shane Jacobson is one of Australia’s most loved actors and presenters. Best known for his work in film, television and theatre, he’s also a song and dance man, author, screen writer, creative director, producer, executive producer, plus an ambassador for many worthy charities and organisations. The Aussie blockbuster Kenny brought Shane world-wide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor. He has gone on to feature in other popular films including Charlie & Boots, The Bourne Legacy, Oddball, The Dressmaker, The BBQ and Ladies in Black. Shane’s television career has showcased his broad range as a presenter and actor – from hosting Little Big Shots, The Real Full Monty, Top Gear Australia and The Great Australian Bake Off to roles in Beaconsfield, Jack Irish and more. On stage, Shane received a Helpmann Award for his role in the 2008 revival of Guys and Dolls. Also an author, Shane has found success penning his best-selling bio The Long Road to Overnight Success and most recently his exploration of his life as a motoring tragic in his second book, Rev Head. Why do you think the show has been so successful around the world? The one thing people love in entertainment is variety and AGT has more than its fair share! This show is like a Christmas present. It’s bright, it’s colourful, you have no idea what’s inside or what’s in store, but when you open it up, you’re always happy. And that’s what this show is like. It’s magic! What can viewers expect to see? There’s no way they can understand what to expect because there is literally everything you can possibly imagine and more! Are there going to be singers, dancers and comedians? Sure. Are there going to be magicians and contortionists? You bet. Is that all they’re going to see? Nowhere near it. I haven’t hit 30 percent of the types of acts you’re going to see. What sort of judge will you be? I’m thrilled and supportive of anyone who gets on stage and bares all in the hope of entertaining people. But unfortunately, we have to whittle the acts down. It’s heartbreaking but I like to think I’m the three F’s my dad said I should be in life and business – firm and fair but friendly. @theshanejacobson JUDGE – LUCY DURACK Originally hailing from Perth, Lucy graduated from the Western

July 18, 2019

Dance, Explore & Create at AGSA’s FREE Teen Event- Neo: Just Move It!

The Art Gallery of South Australia’s dedicated teen program returns this Winter for Neo: Just Move It! On the night of Saturday 20 July, teenagers will have exclusive VIP access to the Gallery, including the major exhibition William Kentridge: That which we do not remember. As one of only two state galleries in Australia to offer a teen-exclusive program, Neo promises jam-packed evenings of artist-led workshops, live music and entertainment. Teens can try their hand at a number of art practices with local contemporary artists and creatives and can explore the Gallery with their peers. At Neo: Just Move It! South Australian artists will lead workshops responding to the themes of movement and music in William Kenridge’s work. Multidisciplinary artist James Dodd will create live paintings with his ‘Painting Mill’ – a robotic contraption made from power tools. Teens will also be able to make their own art-producing robot using recycled materials. Performance artist Meg Wilson will be rallying teen spirit at the Gallery with a sport-mania themed workshop creating banners, cheer-squads and dance performances. Neo go’ers will also have the opportunity to learn the art of DJ’ing with DJ Prospeks’ sound-mixing masterclass set within the William Kentridge exhibition space. In addition to the artist-led workshops, Neo: Just Move It! offers a full line up of live music by teen bands and musicians. At the heart of Neo is teen engagement and involvement with the arts. Each Neo event is planned in collaboration with a committee of Neo Teen Ambassadors, who assist with the programming and delivery of each of the events. Iona McDonald, who has been attending Neo since 2017 and is now a co-Chair of the Neo Committee, says, ‘Neo events are a fantastic way to interact with all kinds of art like music, visual art, dance, spoken word, and photography. There are always great workshops and amazing artists to talk to. Neo events are always a lot of fun!’ Neo is a FREE event for 13 – 17 year olds. agsa.sa.gov.au

July 15, 2019

FAQ: How do you know when it’s time to see an Orthodontist?

As a parent it’s not unusual to have questions about orthodontic treatment for your kids. We thought we’d do some investigating for you and speak to the lovely team at Transform Orthodontic Care. The Transform team is led by Dr Daniel De Angelis, a South Australian accredited Specialist Orthodontist, who, has been straightening teeth and correcting bites for over 20 years. As a father to two young children, Dr De Angelis understands the challenges of parenthood and is caring and sensitive to the needs of his all his patients, particularly his youngest ones. He loves to see the excitement in their eyes as their smile and confidence transforms. Dr Daniel De Angelis Here’s some orthodontic advice straight from the Dr’s mouth: What age should my child see an orthodontist? As your child starts to lose their baby teeth to make way for adult teeth, you might be wondering whether their teeth are growing ‘normally’, and whether you need to take them to see a dentist or an orthodontist. Like everything when it comes to children, every child is different! Whether they need orthodontic treatment will really depend on the child, and if there is an issue that needs to be treated. My view is that seeing an orthodontist for an assessment at 7 years of age is a good idea. It means we can either rule out the need for early treatment, or if there are any problems present, we can talk you through the best course of action to put you and your child’s minds at ease. Correcting a potential problem before it eventuates can often be less complex than delayed treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical trauma to the protruding front teeth and reduce emotional distress. Essentially, early orthodontic treatment can also save you money down the track, by reducing the need for more expensive treatment in later life (which we all like to hear!). How do I know when to take my child to see an orthodontist? If any of following things are concerning you, your child might need an orthodontic assessment: -Early loss of baby teeth (before age five) -If your child’s teeth don’t meet properly when biting -If your child’s front teeth are crowded (around age seven or eight) -Protruding front teeth -Biting or chewing difficulties -If your child’s jaw shifts when he or she opens or closes the mouth -If your child is older than five years and still sucks a thumb or finger How do we determine if early orthodontic treatment is necessary? One of the ways we determine if early orthodontic treatment is necessary in a child aged eight to ten is through identification of a developing malocclusion (known as a “bad bite”). This could include crowding, deep bites, crossbites and open bites. Early orthodontic treatment can assist in correcting more serious bite related problems, by guiding the jaw’s growth patterns and helping to make extra room in the mouth for permanent teeth as they come in. It’s important to begin early orthodontic treatment while a child’s jaw bones are still soft, as the bones are still pliable, making corrective procedures faster and more effective than in teens and adults. Appropriate early treatment is an effective pre-emptive measure that lays the foundation for a healthy and well-functioning mouth in adulthood. Do I need a referral from a Dentist? No, you don’t need a referral from a dentist. I like my patients to see their dentists regularly for a check-up and clean, maintaining general dental care is important. Our patients are rewarded with a movie voucher if they see their dentists every six months for a check-up and clean. Modbury, Norwood and West Lakes and St Peters 1300 870 747transformorthocare.com.au @transformorthodonticcare

July 10, 2019

The Importance of Choosing the Right Primary School for Your Family

There are many tough decisions we make as parents on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes the choice between distracting them with Peppa Pig or Baby Shark (while you’re trying to have a quiet moment to read the latest issue of KIDDO) is a hard bet. For parents, choosing a primary school is one of the first monumental decisions that will pave the way for the rest of their lives. Aside from the joyous new friendship making, glu-sticking, story reading, hand-clapping, alphabet-learning-fun that primary school is, it’s also one of the most formative periods in your child’s life. There’s no underestimating the importance of choosing the right primary school for your child and your family. As well as wanting your child to feel happy, safe and secure, and able to take risks in a supported environment, primary school is a time for each child to pursue interests and discover unique strengths. SPECIALISTS IN PRIMARY TEACHING As an International Baccalaureate Organisation World School, St Peter’s Woodlands (SPW) delivers the IBO Primary Years Program. This program fosters the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and the world outside. Engagement in the IBO Primary Years Program ensures children are seeking answers to real world issues. This inquiry approach, paired with the high value SPW places on developing individual social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual needs of children, means children are able to confidently pursue their unique interests and talents in smaller group sizes at every age. EDUCATORS “When teachers are well supported, they’re able to spend more time with each child to uncover individual strengths and interests,” says SPW’s Principal, Chris Prance. At SPW, classroom teachers are supported by a team of Learning Support teachers and assistants, who help develop, plan and resource programs designed to enrich learning for everyone. An initiative of the Learning Support team is The Hub, a centrally located space offering stimulating lunch time clubs and activities for all children. The library also offers a creative ‘Makerspace’ each lunchtime where children can challenge themselves with deliberately designed creative activities. Thanks to the support the school provides their educators, SPW has become a school of choice for teaching staff, boasting a high retention rate of staff, both male and female. STATE OF THE ART RESOURCES IN THE HEART OF GLENELG SPW has modern teaching spaces, facilities and resources to support each child in their learning and development.Students are supported to discover interests through engagement with purpose built facilities including the multimedia suite with green screen, dance studio, design and technology studio, music suite, visual art rooms and food technology centre. Children who love being outdoors can explore extensive play spaces and grounds, with three large grass playing fields along with multi-purpose outdoor and indoor court facilities, all within a short stroll to Glenelg beach. SPW recently constructed a nature play space, and actively creates educational programs to encourage outdoor learning and exploration of the environment. A RANGE OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES While SPW’s focus is strong on literacy and numeracy skills, they also offer a diverse and in depth extra-and co-curricular program with specialist teachers. To build self-esteem, it’s important for young people to excel at something, and feel proud of their individual achievement. Sport plays a large part in the SPW community, teaching team skills, cooperation and discipline. From Reception upwards, children can take part in sports including dance, gymnastics, netball, football, cricket, tennis, judo, basketball, soccer and netball. For the creatively inclined, SPW has a strong extra-curricular arts program, from one-on-one instrumental and voice instruction to various choirs, school musicals involving students from R-7, bands and ensemble participation. To help build your child’s confidence and citizenship skills SPW also offers Tournament of Minds, debating and public speaking, along with a strong Student Service program that incorporates leadership opportunities for students across multiple year levels. SPW offers something for everyone and has the resources to help your child succeed in the formative years of their educational journey. If you’re interested in finding out more information or to book a personal tour contact Jo Gray, Enrolments Manager, today. Find out more information or book a school tour visit:St Peter’s WoodlandsELC – Yr 7 Jo Gray, Enrolments Managerspw.sa.edu.aujgray@spw.sa.edu.auT 08 7221 6217

July 9, 2019

Tree Climb Adelaide: New Heights

New Heights Get ready to swing into Spring Adelaide, because the creators of Bounce Inc. are bringing the South Parklands to life with Adelaide TreeClimb later this year. TreeClimb is Adelaide’s first Nature Based aerial adventure park making it the perfect place for big and little people to get a bird’s eye view of our city’s parklands. Located on the corner of Greenhill and Unley Road, adjacent to the recently upgraded BMX track, TreeClimb will offer users 6 elevated tree walk courses, including numerous zip lines all set within the 16,000sqm zone. The climb will see groups of up to 20 climbers harnessed, secured and ready to go every 20 minutes, 7 days a week! Oh wait, there’s more! Additional to the adventure elements, TreeClimb will encompass an education trail giving all users a unique chance to learn about the history of Adelaide and the surrounding Parklands, through nature-based education and orientation activities. Adventurer extraordinaire Danni Robson will lead the team as General Manager. Prior to working at Bounce, she led a team in one of North America’s most adrenaline-packed high ropes and adventures parks, WildPlay. Danni says “TreeClimb will appeal to adventurers and nature lovers alike. From young kids, to big kids and everyone in between – TreeClimb will have something for everybody.” Adelaide Parklands, corner of Greenhill and Unley Road Treeclimb.com.au/ @tree_climb_

July 4, 2019

A Word from Dad

Jake Dean is a writer, surfer and bibliophile who’s counting down the days to take his six-month-old boy, Koa, for his first wave. Follow him on Twitter @JakeJDean. A Word from… Dad By Jake Dean If you’d told me a year ago I’d be a parenting columnist, I would have laughed so hard, with coffee literally seeping from my nose. But a healthy little boy, countless nappies and darkening rings under my eyes later and here we are. I surf less than I used to and I’m writing this on the train as it’s a rare moment to myself. But those annoying dad-isms turn out to be true, don’t they? “I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” I’ve said time and time again. I’m even enjoying those moments with the boys when you take stock and realise you’ve been comparing pram wheels for the past half an hour. Life comes at you fast, eh. Nevertheless, I’ve no real sage father wisdom to impart. I’ve discovered that despite thousands of well-meaning tips on raising a kid from every man, woman and dog, you really do have to fumble through this dad caper. So instead, here are three mostly un-kid-related hot tips from one sleepy fella to another. READ: On the Java Ridge, by Jock Serong: A boat-load of Aussie surfers anchored at a remote and uninhabited Indonesian island cross paths with another boat, full of asylum seekers, in devastating circumstances. Good luck putting this political thriller down until you’ve reached its punch-in-the-guts crescendo, which also might change your views on asylum seeker policies. Looking for a banger new kids book? Try The Surfing Animals Alphabet Book by Swedish illustrator Jonas Classen. It’s packed with vibrant colour, classic A-Z rhymes and 26 animals cutting sick in the ocean. Available from Dymocks Burnside Village WATCH: Manchester by the Sea: I admit this film is from 2016, but give us a break. I’ve been busy procreating. We finally finished this slow-burn drama over 25 instalments rand can confirm it’s primo Friday-night-on-the-couch-when-the-kid’s-finally-asleep fodder. Life comes fast at Lee, a brooding Massachusetts janitor, who’s faced with the prospect of caring for his teen nephew, Patrick, when Lee’s brother dies suddenly. Heart-wrenching flashbacks explain the characters’ fractured relationships and you’ll have all the feels from the cast’s stellar performances, laden with grief and intimacy. What’s this salty discharge coming from my eyes? DO: Onkaparinga River National Park: Can you recommend somewhere you’ve never been? Is that a thing? Stuff it, I’m doin’ it. I’ve seen enough Insta pics of this place, barely 30 minutes south of Adelaide, that I’m pulling the finger out and taking the fambo for an overdue nature hang there pronto. How good is it strapping the kid in the carrier and doing fun stuff while they stare in wonder or catch some zzz’s by the way? I’ll see you in the Park. Twitter: @JakeJDean Instagram: @byjakedean Blog: jake-dean.com

July 3, 2019

Hanna Beaven Psychologist: Adjustment to Parenthood

You’ve discovered you’re pregnant by wee-ing on a stick, a couple (or a million) times, over a couple of months or several years, via the old-fashioned method or a more assisted process. You’ve cruised through an ‘easy’ pregnancy or ‘white knuckled’ it through the nausea, heart in your throat every scan (given past experiences of hearing devastating news at scan(s)), each personal milestone and movement while carrying your precious baby. You’ve navigated the process of birth in a public or private hospital or at home with a doula, midwife, obstetrician or all of them via a vaginal, caesarean or combined birth. You have held your precious baby in your arms for the first time. You’d be excused for thinking the hard work was past you, however, like any massive life changing event, becoming a parent will take you to the heights of ecstasy and the lows of questioning your decision to ever have a baby in the first place. Nothing can fully prepare you for the moment you realise that this baby is yours, and you are forever responsible for keeping this tiny human alive, and for better or worse your life will never be the same. In this article I’m hoping to either validate your experience as a new parent, or provide you with some food for thought if you are about to embark on parenthood. I do not want to scare anyone or make it sound like having a baby is a terrible idea – I obviously don’t endorse that given I have three beautiful children of my own! I do however, want to present a realistic and possible side to parenthood which is less likely to be discussed because we can feel pressure to only focus on the joys of being lucky enough to have had a baby. The following are just some of the areas which may be challenging after having a baby: Caring for and being home with a baby: The steep learning curve to care for a baby can feel like starting the most important job of your life without having received any training – which can lead to a lack of confidence. We are bombarded with the ‘rules’ of parenthood. This often unsolicited advice comes from various sources:– Well intentioned (fingers crossed) friends and family spanning several generations.– The plethora of parenting books which cover polar extremes of parenting styles and everything in between.– Random strangers when you’re out and about with your baby.– Health professionals – which can somehow provide contradictory information and advice on the exact same topic e.g. establishing breastfeeding. Some of the need to know safety information about caring for our baby can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed e.g. SIDS. We’re trying to make sense of all of the above through the fog of disrupted sleep while we’re physically recovering from giving birth and possibly trying to establish breastfeeding. Realising that any opportunity to sleep, have a shower or have your arms free is now a luxury between the repetitious schedule of feeding and settling duties. At times it can be boring caring for your baby at home on your own. New self – which now includes being a mother: We often tie ourselves in knots trying to be a ‘perfect parent’ which is as attainable as riding bareback on a unicorn. Trying to be a ‘super parent’ who can do it all, sets us up for failure and overwhelm. Negative comparisons to others – both to those in the flesh and to those on social media living their #bestparentinglife. Falsely believing that every other parent has got it all together and loves their lives can make us feel incompetent and alone. Feeling the actual or perceived judgements of strangers, friends and family regarding your abilities and choices as a parent. Pressure for your body to ‘bounce back’ after being pregnant and giving birth. Possibly feeling socially isolated at home on your own with your baby. Old friendships may change (especially if your friend doesn’t have a baby). Finding yourself having to make new ‘mum’ friends as an adult which can be daunting. We can experience motherhood guilt… for everything. For example, when we haven’t felt a close connection to our baby straight away. Pressure to keep the baby’s needs met and also attempting to keep on top of household duties. Grief and loss regarding the pre-baby person we used to be, living the pre-baby life we used to live. Trying to make sense of who we are now as a parent, and what has happened to all of the other facets of ourselves: successful and confident worker, wife, daughter, sister, friend and so on. We can also be surprised by the reflections we find ourselves making about our own mothers or caregivers, childhoods and experience of being parented. Relationship with partner and co-parent: (if you are not a single parent – which has its own specific challenges) Navigating the change in your relationship from being a couple (just the 2 of us) to being parents (now 3+ of us). Stressors can arise when each person has a different parenting style based on discrepant values and beliefs. Challenges can emerge if either party’s in-laws are deemed as unsupportive. The primary caregiver can become unknowingly territorial regarding the care of the baby (because of their 24/7 skill development!) and find it difficult to sit back and let the other parent care for their baby in a ‘different way’ versus the ‘wrong way’. The non-primary caregiver can feel excluded by the skill development and relationship developing between their partner and their baby. Pressure to become physically intimate after birth can cause stress between partners. Lack of understanding for the unique pressures on each parent after having a baby.  For example:– One parent may feel the burden more keenly of being the main bread winner for the family, while the stay at home parent may feel vulnerable with their limited capacity to financially contribute to the family.– The stay at

July 3, 2019

Party at The Parkside Hotel

Party at The Parkside Hotel Deciding what to do for your little ones birthday can be tricky, if you don’t want the entire kindy in your living room, chocolate cake stomped into your carpet and the hassle of not burning the party pies, while you’re wrapping the pass-the-parcel. We all know that the Parkisde Hotel is a godsend for family friendly dinners, with their dedicated play space and custom designed Bob & Olives area, but did you know that they now also do kids Birthday Parties… Hosting a group of excited sugar-fuelled kiddos for a children’s birthday party can be that much easier when you have the lovely staff at the Parkside to help out. They have the ideal space for little ones up to 10 years of age and better yet, you’re not left with all the dishes later. Your little person’s special day is one that you should enjoy, not one where you spend all of your time stressing about the logistics. At the Parkside you can simply book, order food, then go inside to grab a glass of bubbles and watch the kids have a ball!! With midweek specials and a sophisticated, but welcoming atmosphere the Parkside is also a great place for everyday family dining. From flying peas, to spilt apple juice and all of the screaming in-between dining with the kids can be overwhelming, if you’re not in a family friendly environment. The Parkside welcomes the whole fam, spilt milk and all. The Kid’s Menu includes favourites like spaghetti meatballs, ‘parky’ fried rice, chicken schnitzel, salads, pizzas, smoothies, juices aaaand don’t forget the ice-cream sundae! For the ‘big kids’ aka the adults there’s a huge range from tapas, to classic pub meals and lighter/healthier options. There is literally something for every pallet even the fussy ones. 1 st birthdays and up! Kids enclosed play area Fully catered, Party food platters, Pizza platters, cocktail platters Fuss free Party Bunting Decorations Tailored Themed Parties Party Favors (lolly bags) All the set up and all the CLEAN UP *$300 minimum food spend To book your next babes birthday speak to Alisha the Functions Manager today @parksidehotel 142 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside parksidehotel.com.au 8271 5288

July 1, 2019

Holdfast Sensory Playgroup will be Hosting NAIDOC Activities This Week

NAIDOC Week at Holdfast Sensory Playgroup! This Thursday and Friday Holdfast Sensory Playgroup will be hosting NAIDOC activities so that children & families can learn and celebrate aboriginal culture through play, songs, art and stories. NAIDOC week is a great opportunity for our youngest generation to learn and celebrate our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Playgroup coordinator Kim Mead says “It’s a great opportunity to engage the children and families to learn and embrace our country’s indigenous heritage. It is so important to engage with young minds so they can learn about aboriginal culture right from the start” Aboriginal students from Immanuel College and Immanuel Primary School will be visiting to share Dreamtime stories, teach aboriginal songs play traditional music and share their culture. Kaurna songs will be taught so that they can be incorporated into all of the sensory play sessions, including a welcome to country song so that children can recognise that they meet on Kaurna Land and honour Aboriginal Elders past and present. Many different cultures are represented at the Playgroup including families who have recently moved to Australia from all over the world. This gives an opportunity for all of the Playgroup families, including indigenous families to celebrate NAIDOC week together. Holdfast Sensory Playgroup meets Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings during school terms NAIDOC week being celebrated Holdfast Sensory Playgroup 16 Boundary Rd, Somerton Park Thur 4th and Fri 5th July 9.30-11 am 0-5yrs Sensory Play! 11.15-12.30 0-14mths Sensory Baby Play!

July 1, 2019

Celeste Barber – Live in Adelaide #Celestechallengeaccepted

The Funniest Woman on Instagram Announces Challenge Accepted Tour – New Zealand The Instagram queen of hilarious photo parody, CELESTE BARBER, is bringing her new raw, intimate and self-deprecating stand-up comedy show – Celeste Barber: Challenge Accepted – to New Zealand theatres this September. Crowned as ‘the funniest woman on Instagram’ by Vogue in 2018, actor, comedian and social media superstar Celeste Barber is the self-proclaimed empress of everyday sophistication and low budget lifestyle aspirations applauded by 5.8 million-plus Followers. The happily married mother of two boys and evil stepmother of two girls began the hashtag #celestechallengeaccepted in 2015 as a fun experiment to see what it would look like for an average person to photograph themselves doing rich people things. Her meteoric rise on Instagram and celebrity parodies have since gained a significant following including many celebrity fans such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Dawn French, Amy Schumer, Ashton Kutcher, Tiffany Haddish, Cindy Crawford and Kris Jenner to name a few, as well appearing with Tom Ford at New York Fashion Week, on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Currently touring across North America ahead of European and UK dates, in this exciting live stand-up show Celeste explains the stories and mishaps behind some of her most famous images, her new relationship with celebrities, fans and stalkers, and comments that get under her skin. Celeste also hits us with a healthy dose of humour as she explains some of the pitfalls of being married to someone so much hotter than her (shout-out to #hothusband) and what it’s like to be an Anti-Influencer. Presented by Live Nation and Michael Cassel Group, the tour begins in Auckland on September 20 before visiting Wellington. Tickets for all shows – including Meet & Greet VIP Experiences – go on sale at 12pm this Friday, July 5. My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the pre-sale beginning at 10am this Wednesday, July 3. For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit: livenation.com.au and celestebarber.com. Live Nation pre-sale: 10am Wednesday July 3 until 10am Friday July 5 All Ages Shows: Parental Discretion Advised Live Nation & Michael Cassel Group present Friday Sep 27th

July 1, 2019

Hey Hayley: Q&A with mumma of three Hayley Berlingeri from @sweetlittlestory

HEY HEYLEY! I’m Hayley Berlingeri, Adelaide born and bred, mamma of three, and here I am just finding my way (AKA fumbling!!) through my days with my little ones, trying to be the best version of me that I possibly can be (which more often than not, results in me flopped out on the sofa at 10:34pm eating an entire packet of Mint Slice bickies, and thanking God that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it!) Before the babes came in to being, I poured my heart into my career as a Junior Primary teacher and JP Coordinating Principal, I travelled the world, near and far, and I solidly slept. But since then have given every waking minute to motherhood and all its mess, mayhem and marvel. Oh, and I love to share our stories in squares on our Insta page @sweetlittlestory xxx What’s the most valuable or important lesson your kids have taught you? It’s funny, I thought I’d be the one doing the teaching, but they have taught me so much. I learn from them on the daily. And it’s often things I never even knew I needed to know! They’ve taught me what it means to love, and to be loved, without expectation. They’ve taught me true patience (Ratbag Romeo, especially! Haha!) They’ve taught me what it feels like to be tired beyond belief but to want to push through that haze to be the best mother / wife / daughter / sister / friend I can be. But I think the most important thing is that they’ve taught me who I really am. They’ve shown me my purpose. They’ve enabled me to know what it means to have a ‘mother’s heart’. And, without sounding too clichè, I believe they’ve helped me find my true self. If it wasn’t for them, and becoming a mother, I wouldn’t have had my eyes opened to this new life, and my mindset transformed to see all the wonder and beauty in it. How do you know when you’re ready to start having children? Oh, God, is anyone ever ready??!! I know I wasn’t! In fact, my husband, Paolo was the one who forced me into it! He had lured me into the ‘lets make a baby’ chat a few times, and I’d always agreed, but then quickly reneged! I think because I loved my life so much, and I didn’t want any slippery little suckers coming along and upsetting the apple cart! But, as Paolo pointed out to me, I was getting a bit long in the tooth (nearly gouged his eyes out at that point! And don’t you just HATE that as gals, time is against us when it comes to having children?! That damn body clock of ours!!) and that maybe we’d better start trying for a baby soon, just in case we came across a few hurdles. Which, thankfully and gratefully, we didn’t. But nothing, literally NOTHING (!!!) can prepare you for that first baby and all that comes with it. No matter how many details your own mum tells you. No matter how many friends describe it. No matter how many books you’ve read, or babies you’ve held, NOTHING can REALLY prepare you. The complete and utter life change. The long and lonely nights. The unbelievable tiredness that follows you around in a foggy haze for months on end. The worry / stress / anxiety over every teensy detail (OMG she only fed on my boob for 14 minutes instead of 15! Will she survive????!!! …yes, I was that crazy!!). And the love. Oh, the love!!! A love like you’ve never known before. So pure. So true. So strong that you feel your heart might just pop at any moment. Nothing on earth can prepare you for that love. Got a question about life, motherhood or eating chocolate biscuits… I’ll give you an answer! @sweetlittlestory

June 30, 2019

Annabel Cooks: Chocolate Party Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Icing and Chocolate Drip Topping

Chocolate Cake 1 x 24 cm cake tin greased and lined with baking paper125 grams very soft butter1 cup castor sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste2 eggs2/3 cup cocoa sifted (no lumps!)1 cup of milk2 tsp balsamic vinegar1/2 cup hot coffee1+1/2 cups self raising flour In a stand mixer (or with hand held electric beaters) whisk butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs and vanilla for a further two minutes. Combine milk with balsamic vinegar and set aside, It will curdle slightly but that’s OK.Sift in cocoa and whisk very gently, it will go everywhere if you try to mix it in too fast! Next, slowly add in milk + vinegar combo. After this add the flour and hot coffee, mix until just combined. Remove beaters and quickly stir with a spatula, scraping the base and sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are mixed evenly. Pour into prepared tin and bake at 180 degrees celsius for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Sit in tin for for ten minutes before turning out onto a tea towel on a cooling rack. I always pop my cakes in the fridge, or better still, the freezer before icing. It makes them less likely to crumble and it’s easier to get smooth sides. Vanilla Buttercream Icing and Chocolate Drip Topping 500 grams icing sugar (it must be sifted!!)250 grams softened butter1 tsp vanilla bean paste1/4 cup milk at room temperature200 grams white chocolate75 mls thickened cream Beat butter on high until very light, pale and fluffy. (This can take a while)  Next, slowly beat in icing sugar and vanilla bean paste for a further 3-5 mins, start slowly then build up speed. To finish stir in milk with a spatula knocking out any of the larger air bubbles to make a smooth icing. If you are feeling really brave you can cut the cake into two layers and fill the centre with buttercream before starting with the crumb layer of icing. Put aside 1/4 of the icing for a “crumb layer”. This is a layer of icing you do under the final outer layer of icing to catch all of the crumbs and create a smooth, crumb free base. Put the cake back in the fridge with the crumb layer to set for 5-10 minutes before adding the final layer of icing which will be thicker and fingers crossed, crumb free! Return to fridge to set before adding drip effect to the top. Melt white chocolate and cream in a microwave safe jug stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Add a few drops of food colouring and drizzle at evenly spaced intervals around the top edge of the cake so it drips over and runs down the sides of the cake. Pour the rest onto the top of the cake. Tip : Softened butter is when it still holds its form but will squash down when pressed. If it is melted too much the butter will split into oils and solids and not come back together or make a good icing. @foodbyannabel

June 26, 2019

What To Do With The Kiddos in Adelaide These July School Holidays

And here we are again, school holidays… how is it July hols already I hear you ask?! Full transparency, I really don’t have that answer, this year is flying by way too quickly. However, I do have the answer to ‘what do we do with the kids these school holidays?’ so you can relax, make yourself a cuppa, grab a biccie and read on! First of all, how good are cosy days in.. or out, with no alarms, no schedules, no packed lunches and just QT with your kiddos. It’s priceless and as a kid, it’s often fun school holiday memories that linger for years, so this is where we come in, get the kids together and look through our epic list of what’s on in Adelaide these July school holidays and make some plans! We have done all the groundwork for you and put together the best of the best on offer in Adelaide these holidays and we’re not too afraid to blow our own trumpet and say it’s a pretty epic list, with a great variety of indoor and outdoor activities, with something on offer for all kiddos ages, skill sets and interests. You’re totes welcome. Plus, don’t forget to check our ultimate master list of ‘top things to do with the kids’ here as that’s the OG list and has some staple Adelaide school holiday must do’s! Here’s to a fun, cosy, memorable – and hopefully not too wet, couple of weeks ahead, happy winter holidays everyone!! 1. WESTFIELD PRESENTS HAPPY CAMPERS We know, we know… July school holidays aren’t the most favourite of all the school holidays because, winter and well quite frankly no one wants to be outdoors when it’s blowing a gale and pouring with rain. But that’s where the amazing team at Westfield come into play because they have got you and your kiddos covered (geddit!) There are activities galore at Westfield Marion and Westfield West Lakes with their immersive kids camp-inspired activity zone. From Games World to the Happy Camper Craft Zone, to QBD Campfire Stories and Nature Play… your kiddos will be spoilt for choice and you will have a new found love for winter school hols!!! WHEN: Westfield Marion July 8-13, 10am – 2pm, Westfield West Lakes, July 15 – 21, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Westfield Marion and West Lakes MORE INFO: kiddomag.com.au 2. ADELAIDE OVAL TOUR Your little cricket or footy buff is going to be beside themselves these school holidays when you tell them they can get up-close-and-personal with Adelaide Oval! Your kiddo will get to go behind the scenes with an Adelaide Oval Ambassador and get an all access pass into areas which are off limits to the public. Their excitement will be off the charts when they are taken around by someone who knows the Oval inside out, they will get to go inside the old scoreboard (say what!!!!), visit the media centre, head into the footy and cricket change rooms as well as see all the memorabilia! Tours are offered all day, every day (except for game days!) so head to the link below to find out more and get booked up! This is such a cool experience and a must do school holiday activity, your kiddo will be so excited to go back to school and tell everyone about the cool experience they’ve just had, they won’t complain or ‘be bored’ for the rest of the holidays! We highly recommend! WHEN: Offered daily. (Check website for info!) WHERE: Adelaide Oval MORE INFO: adelaideoval.com.au/tours/ 3. CIRCUS RIO AT THE BAY Circus Rio has taken Adelaide by storm and is making its final curtain call these July School holidays. First of all.. how good is the circus? Second of all, Circus Rio is like no circus you’ve ever seen before and is a family fun day out, you’ll be amazed at the incredible performers off Circus Rio as they take the whole family on a journey around the world. This is a performance you won’t want to miss, with Circusrio bringing colour, flare and inspiration never before seen in South Australia.This combination is sure to delight all families of Adelaide, from toddlers to grandparents – there’s something for everyone! World renowned acts hailing from France, Brazil, Russia (and many more!) come together in this colourful carnival for the entire family. More than just your classic clowns and juggling acts – think tightrope, FMX and aerialist tricks! This school holidays there is no better activity than a trip (or two) to Circusrio. You can be sure it will be a fun and inspiring experience under the Big Top for the entire family! WHEN: July 4th – 27th WHERE: Wigley Reserve – Cnr Anzac Highway and Adelphi Terrace MORE INFO: circusrio.com/ 4. ZOOCATION – ADELAIDE ZOO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Adelaide Zoo is the place to be these winter holidays with their Zoocation care school holiday program. You can drop your kiddos off knowing they are having an amazing time with a dedicated carer, learning and discovering all the amazing things on offer at the zoo and meeting all the locals. You can be sure you’ll arrive to pick them up and they’ll either a) want to stay longer or b) ask how many hours till the morning when you drop them off again. This holiday care program comes highly recommended and is a school holiday favourite of parents and children alike. WHEN: July 9-18 WHERE: Adelaide Zoo MORE INFO: adelaidezoo.com.au/event/zoocation-care-school-holiday-program/ 5. THE PLANETARIUM These school holidays we are calling all star gazers and junior astronauts to explore the solar systems and travel through magical galaxies along the way. The Adelaide Planetarium has you covered with magical, immersive trips to the solar system and back these holidays, check out the website for more info, options and experiences on offer. There’s also an astronomy for kids course – which sounds really cool – on offer to check out too. WHEN: July 11-13 WHERE: Adelaide Planetarium MORE INFO: unisa.edu.au 6. GIRLS ROCK ADELAIDE WORKSHOP We are stoked that Girls Rock Adelaide Workshop is a thing! An amazing

June 25, 2019

Rebecca Morse: This is NOT a Pinterest Party

You know those parents who throw a Pinterest-worthy kid’s party? With arts and crafts, a grazing table, pass-the-parcel with a gift for every child wrapped in each layer, a homemade rainbow cake and a personalised party bag. I am not one of those parents. But, determined that my children not be punished for their mother’s party planning deficiencies I have, over the years, dipped my toe in the at-home party genre, with varying degrees of disaster. One year I decided I would need a big ticket item to distract guests from my hosting shortcomings, like an ice sculpture in the shape of Ana and Elsa. I settled on an inflatable waterslide for the backyard, telling invitees to pack their bathers for a “special surprise”. The Inflatable Water Slide Delivery Guy rocks up in his truck first thing on the morning of the party, shakes his head and says there’s no way he can fit the thing through our side gate. Cue the tears. And also from the birthday girl. So the “special surprise” for our junior party guests was a Slip and Slide dug out of the garage, a garden hose and a bottle of Morning Fresh. Oh, and a balloon animal guy I have in my contacts. It’s a long story. The kids loved it. And the parents had a good chuckle about what happens when Bec tries to entertain at home. So for the next party on the family calendar I played to my strengths and went off premise for a Build-a-Bear party. Which, as the name suggests, is a party during which invited guests build a bear at considerable expense. But what could possibly go wrong in such a controlled environment I hear you ask? I even brought along cupcakes (purchased, not home-baked, of course) so we could stick a candle in one and sing to the birthday girl and the bear that she had built. I was feeling quite smug about my success until my sister mentioned on departure that she had put out a fire for me. I assumed she meant there had been some sort of quarrel over a bear footy guernsey that she had hosed down. But no, the sensible one in the family had extinguished an actual fire. In my handbag. Where I had dropped a match that was still burning after lighting five candles. Slow clap for me. Then there was the sleepover where the middle child declared, after being unable to sleep because her guests were “breathing too loudly”, that she was enduring THE WORST NIGHT OF HER LIFE. Not to mention the slime party that saw us scraping glittery chunks off soft furnishings for the next six months. I suspect you’re either born with the party planning gene or you’re not and not even a vintage copy of the Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book can change the course of your destiny. I am in awe of the parents who carry off a successful party at home. One party for a set of twins springs to mind. We arrived at said party the customary 20 minutes late because I’d stopped on the way to get a present. I was quick to spot a party activity schedule written on the kitchen whiteboard and when I marvelled at it the mother sheepishly said she should have wiped it off before the guests arrived. Are you kidding me? I replied enviously, this is exactly what I need to employ at my next party. My Whiteboard of Guaranteed Party Success would contain the following checklist: Check that entertainment centrepiece of entire party will fit in backyard. Try not to incinerate party venue. Never, ever host a sleepover. Supply wine to distract parents from lack of party-hosting skills. @rebeccamorse10 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

June 24, 2019

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