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Whether your kiddos are hitting the books in the classroom or in your living room at the start of Term 1 2022, what we do know is that the time to start back to school prep is now... And awesome kids back-to-school brand Spencil is here to help get us started. Whether it's backpacks, lunch bags or bentos, stationery or book covers, everything at Spencil is designed with love and comes in seasonal ranges of bespoke prints featuring Spencil characters and motifs. We've got some of our top Spencil picks for back-to-school 2022 and we know you're gonna love them just as much as we do!

"In my conversations with South Australian children and young people there are four issues that they consistently say worries them most. Not surprisingly, one of these is the environment, another is school and homework, a third is needing assistance navigating relationships with family and friends, and the fourth is not being listened to by adults" - Commissioner for children & young people, Helen Connolly, tells us what children have to say about what worries them most.

If you've looked into personal training or group fitness classes lately, you've probably seen "functional training" in a workout description. But a far cry from fitness fad, functional training is more than just the latest buzzword, it's a legitimate workout and it's all about helping us move better in day-to-day life. We asked Ryan Bartlett, Founder of Functional for Life personal training to take us through why functional mobile personal training is a great choice for busy parents.

A world-first prenatal screening program being led by SAHMRI and SA Pathology is off to a successful start in Adelaide. Women with singleton pregnancies can have their omega-3 levels tested and those with low levels will be offered specific advice about supplementation to reduce their risk of early birth.

Ask Amy, Legal Advice for the Modern Family. Amy Nikolovski, Managing Partner of DBH Lawyers answers your legal questions! First up... why do we need a Will?

Christmas is a time of year people often think about adding a pet to their family. While this should never be an impulse or surprise purchase, the summer months or school holidays can be a great time to get to know a new pet. Ros McDonough from Hello Baby! Midwifery gives us some top tips on introducing our pets to a newborn baby.

"To begin my relationship with you I have a gift. It isn’t one you can touch, but I’d like you to carry it in your mind, forever. It’s a kaleidoscope with the power to offer an emotionally connecting set of parenting attitudes and skills I describe as using our “soft eyes and warm hearts”. Gently twist it, and it shifts your understanding from one perspective to a different and more insightful one." Author, teacher and counsellor Mark LeMessurier gives us an insight into his soft eyes and warm hearts parenting approach.

The exciting new Design For Life initiative from Normus offers flexibility to accommodate families looking to build their forever home and families living with disability in custom homes. Normus’ bespoke Design for Life floor plans offer an added element of accessibility and ease in every design; designs that are also adaptable and capable of evolving with you and your family.

Brave and Able Breathing Buddies can help bring some calm back for kiddos experiencing big feelings. These soft and sensory plush pals for little people will help kids learn how to take charge of their brains with slow, strong breathing skills that will help them become their most magnificent, brave and able selves.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY ADELAIDE | CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT CODE | After welcoming their first baby in 2019, husband and wife creatives Matthew and Laura Dwyer saw firsthand just how quickly little people grow and change before your very eyes. Knowing and understanding that everyone really wants good photos of their families and kids to treasure for years to come, The Bear Club was born. We find out more about The Bear Club and Matthew and Laura give us their top tips on making the most out of your family photography session!

My Little Physio Family is here to help guide you and your family through all of life’s stages. From pre and postnatal care and paediatrics through to the older adult with all of life’s experiences.

SA Integrated Therapies (SAIT) is a very special place where the amazing team offers a wide range of therapies to support you and your kids on your journey to health and well-being. We take a look at the services provided by the team at SAIT.

Pregnancy and the first six months after birth bring massive changes for women physically, mentally and emotionally. With all the information on the internet at their fingertips, you’d think women would be going into this time more prepared than ever. Yet some women are still uncertain when it comes to questions like “what exercise is safe for me?”, with conflicting advice found online. Jenny from Life Cycle Physiotherapy gives us her top tips for getting through pregnancy and the post partum period in the best shape possible.