Black Friday can feel like an Olympic sport for parents — crowds, queues, sales signs everywhere, and kids who would much rather be eating snacks than standing in line. But, with a little planning and a few clever tricks, you can survive (and even enjoy!) Black Friday with little ones in tow!
UnitingSA has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal, calling on families and communities across South Australia to help “save Christmas” for vulnerable children and parents doing it tough.
When it comes to understanding, supporting and celebrating neurodivergent kids, few voices are as experienced or compassionate as Sarah Hayden’s. As an educator, parenting coach and proud neurodivergent mum herself, Sarah brings both lived insight and practical advice to the big questions families often ask, starting with, should I tell my child they’re neurodivergent?
Families visiting Adelaide Zoo this month have a chance to step into a real-life rescue story — and even help name a very special tortoise. Once a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, a rescued African Spurred Tortoise is now the star of Wildlife Crime in Our Backyard, Australia’s first public exhibition dedicated to wildlife and environmental crime.
Sleep can be one of the biggest challenges for parents—whether it’s co-sleeping safely, managing nighttime feeds, or dealing with toddlers who wander into bed at sunrise. An Australian-first business, Scandi SLEEP, is now transforming bedtime routines with a simple idea inspired by the Scandinavian Sleep Method. This sleeping style allows couples to share a bed while using their own individual covers, giving each person more comfort and fewer disruptions.
Introduce your little one to this creamy chia pudding delight – a gentle, nutrient-packed pudding perfect for supporting your baby’s growth and development. It’s a (healthy) sweet treat the whole fam will devour!
Moonlight Cinema is celebrating its 30th birthday, and the summer fun is bigger than ever! Starting 27 November 2025, families across Australia can enjoy brand-new movies, Christmas favourites, and classic hits under the stars.
The Marion Hotel is once again turning holiday dreams into reality by bringing back its sell-out Christmas-themed accommodation rooms—and this year, they’re available for even longer.
The annual KickStart for Kids ‘No Breakfast, Breakfast’ is returning on Friday 28 November 2025 —and it’s one of the charity’s biggest events of the year. This special fundraiser helps shine a light on a serious issue affecting many children in South Australia: starting the school day without breakfast.
Sometimes the most meaningful ideas come from the hardest moments. For mum Yvonne Ralph, heartbreak shaped a beautiful mission—creating special gifts that help families remember the people they love.
Australia is introducing a social media age limit for children under 16 on 10 December 2025. Discover what it means, how to prepare your kids, and expert tips for online safety.
“I experienced something truly special: Back to the Future on the big screen with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra performing the soundtrack live at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre,” writes KIDDO reviewer, Marisabel Gonzalez.
Australian author Danuza Silva is using her own life experience to start important conversations about children’s mental health. Her debut picture book, Sophie and Her Magical Backpack, encourages young readers to build confidence, self-belief, and emotional strength.
GIVEAWAY: A signed copy of Sophie’s Magical Backpack book.
From baking and crafting to elves, music, and giving back, the Adelaide Central Market’s newly released festive events calendar is overflowing with fun for families, kids, and food lovers of all ages.