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FRINGE ISSUE 2021

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Festival Season is a...go! I think we can all agree it’s been a long, LONG year since our last festival season. In fact, I’m convinced COVID years are like dog years, with one COVID year seemingly equating to roughly to 7 regular human years! Mad March last year gave way to a turbulent 2020, but a new year has dawned and more than ever before we can appreciate the MAGIC behind Festival time in Adelaide, and how incredibly lucky we are to have so much to enjoy ahead of us, right on our doorstep. We’re talking more local artists, new outdoor venues with open air seating and changed audience capacities to make for a safe, but sensational season. And we can’t wait to get amongst it!

experiences with their kiddos. Check out our what’s on – jam packed with kid friendly shows, hit the road in our fine state with Fringe on Tour, or feast on our Gluttony guide and start planning your month. Most importantly, get online and buy some tickets to support the artists who’ve had a tough year and are so, so ready to dust off their performance pants and give you the festival season of your life!

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LISTEN UP — KIDDO CHATS PODCAST

We’ve had a good old chinwag with much loved media personality and KIDDO columnist Rebecca Morse about

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Editorial Contributors Rebecca Morse Hayley Berlingeri Madhavi Nawa Parker Helen Connolly Jana Rushforth Amelia Moseley Oliver Loshiavo Nabula Brdar Henry Williams

This festival issue has a focus on family friendly Fringe, because we know everyone is keen to get out and have incredible

We hope you’ll lend us your ears this month, as we’ve brought such a wide variety of content on KIDDO chats to keep you entertained, inspired and educated!

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her unexpected 2020 and her reflections on the year that was. We’ve also aimed to educate with a series of episodes designed to help you improve or enrich different aspects of your family life. Check out our introduction to low tox lifestyles to find out how simple changes

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around your home can reduce the toxic load on your family (and what toxic load actually is!), as well as our truly inspiring chat with authors of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves about how we can all instil confidence, self belief and happiness in our daughters.

KIDDO CHATS EPISODES Episode 11: Low tox family life Episode 12: Rebecca Morse - Reflections on 2020 Episode 13: Raising girls who like themselves Listen on your podcast app

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TODDLERS IN ADELAIDE We know what it’s like when you have a toddler – sometimes you just NEED to get out of the house. Immediately! But what is there to do for toddlers in Adelaide? Unfortunately our little toddler sized people don’t come with an instruction manual with an index of “ways to entertain” them and “places to go” to keep them busy, having fun and burning beans! Luckily, that’s where we come in! We know toddlers here at KIDDO, and we too have had to find things to do in Adelaide with toddlers in tow. Drawing on our years traipsing around Adelaide with little people full of energy to burn, we’ve created your ULTIMATE guide of things to do in Adelaide with toddlers. You can check out the entire guide at kiddomag. com.au - and some of the highlights below!

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Shining Soles is a mobile music, movement and mindfulness program for children aged 2-5 years with a focus on building children’s coordination, confidence, creativity and consciousness! Classes run for 40 minutes, with warm ups and meditation as well as 25 minutes of educational content broken up into term focuses (think songs and dances with literacy themes like counting and letters, sequences and rhythms).

If you can walk… you can bounce! BOUNCE has dedicated areas and activities for Junior Jumpers to play, develop and explore. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy soft play in a safe and multi sensory environment for them to harness balance, coordination, strength and agility in a way that focuses on fun, creativity and movement.

Hahndorf is just a short drive up the freeway and is the cutest lil town you ever did see. There’s loads to do there and lots of rich German culture and history to immerse yourself and the kidlets in. It’s also home to the Hahndorf Farm Barn – aka heaven for the animal loving toddlers – where your little ones can get up close and personal, interact, hold and feed most of the animals, with the cutest little residents from baby lambs to guinea pigs to donkeys. And it’s educational too, children learn all about the animals as well as have opportunities to milk a cow and ride a pony!

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Many local council libraries have regular programs, events and activities aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers, from children’s story time and baby time to craft sessions and costumes for hire and take home. Some council libraries even have toy libraries, a veritable wonderland for you and your toddler to explore and borrow from, with a huge collection of toys to roll, bounce, twist, push, pull and spin! Check in at your local council library to find out what programs they run for babies and toddlers – we bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much they have on offer!

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A TO ZOO PROGRAM AT THE ADELAIDE ZOO Designed especially for 2 to 4 year olds, the magic of the animals at Adelaide Zoo is brought to life in this engaging, weekly, play-based learning program. While you’re there, your toddler can take a walk on the wild side and experience the Zoo’s Nature’s Playground. The play equipment was built on nature play principles that stimulate all the senses through climbing structures, water play features, a natural creek bed and aerial walkways! Frome Road, Adelaide zoossa.com.au

Check out our FULL list of TOP 20 THINGS TO DO in Adelaide with toddlers at kiddomag.com.au

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Give your daughter a head start. Enquire now for 2021 and beyond We’ve been educating girls from Reception to Year 12 in the heart of Adelaide for over 150 years. To book a tour or join our playgroup contact us at St Mary’s College Adelaide /3

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SHE MOVES… her bump! Bridie Walker, founder of She Moves - a body positive health and fitness membership - wants to teach women how to ditch diets and feel strong and confident in a body they’re proud of. As a mum of two (plus one in the oven!), as well as a Pilates teacher, PT and yoga instructor, Bridie is in the perfect position to guide mamas and mamas to be in the right direction when they’re looking for ways to move their bodies with a growing bump, because she’s experiencing it all right along with you! Bridie has given us some tips that she feels are most important for pregnant women with ever changing, beautiful bods! M ove

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2. COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY! Being active during pregnancy has well documented health benefits for both you and bubs - but please remember it does not have to look like some super fit mama instagram page. Moving your body regularly to help you feel strong, proud and to prepare your body for labour is so worthwhile, no matter how it looks. 3. FOR THE LOVE OF SEX and post pregnancy life DO NOT JUMP....! Leave the high intensity workouts (running, trampolines and heavy resistance training) for when baby is earth side. Your pelvic floor has a lot of work to do throughout pregnancy. Adding more load ain’t going to help, so keep it low impact - you will still get an awesome workout and all the health benefits. 4. NETFLIX & STRETCH regularly and/or get lots of massages! Stretching your back, chest and hips while watching Netflix will help alleviate some of the pregnancy aches, pains and stiffness that are common due to postural changes that occur with your ever changing, beautiful bod.

You want to enjoy your body without feeling deprived or boring.

1. YOU MAY NOT BELIEVE IT but gentle exercise can release counteractive hormones to the ones making you tired and nauseous in the first trimester, so if you can manage a walk or some gentle low impact pilates, swimming, or body weight training it may just help you feel better!

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5. PRACTICE DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING and deep core connection instead of “ab exercises”. Not only does this help maintain a connection and strength of the deep core muscles throughout pregnancy, it can decrease lower back and pelvis pain. It also helps prepare you for pushing in labour and is a great foundation to have for post natal recovery. This one ticks a lot of boxes.

YOU WANT TO WEAR CLOTHES YOU LOVE AND THAT FEEL LIKE YOU. You want to feel like the true YOU. An accurate representation on the outside of who you feel like on the inside.

She Moves is an online platform where Bridie shares her workouts with Mums and busy women, bringing the workout from her home to yours. To find out more info on how to sweat, stretch (and swear!) from the convenience of your own lounge room:

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Apart from the obvious essentials like nappies, wipes, wraps, singlets, onesies, socks, a hat and a baby blanket for when you leave, here’s a few things you might like to consider adding to your list for bubs:

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Hello Baby! Midwifery is run by endorsed midwife Ros McDonough. She offers discrete single appointments as well as a complete schedule of visits during pregnancy to six weeks after birth. Ros has over 25 years of experience as a midwife working in the South Australian public health system, as well as being a qualified childbirth and parent educator. Ros helps women harness their inner strength as they journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond, making sure they are empowered, supported and encouraged to make informed, confident choices about their care. Most hospitals will have a basic list of things to bring in for you and your baby on their website or in the information they provide prior to your admission, but here are some additional things that you might like to consider: Make sure you have your cheer squad! Partner, support person, midwife, doula, obstetrician, birth photographer - you need to have the team of your choice to cheer you on so that you feel confident and supported. Think about a birth map and give it to your delivery suite midwife.

to focus on the positives when things get tough in labour (and some blu tack to stick them on the walls). Download some familiar relaxation meditations onto your phone. Oil burners or candles aren’t allowed in hospitals, but you can put some of your favourite scents on a cloth in a ziplock bag to inhale when needed to help you return to calm.

For the labour wear something loose and comfortable that you don’t mind getting dirty. Women often get hot in labour so a tank or crop top, or an oversize button through shirt. Getting the oxytocin flowing is so beneficial to labour and birth so wearing one of your partner’s shirts can be a nice way of connecting into that.

There is evidence-based research around the effectiveness of music as pain relief which is further amplified by using headphones or earbuds, so get your playlist sorted with a fully charged battery pack to recharge your devices. Have a waterproof speaker so you can use it while labouring in the bath or shower.

Warm socks - hot body, cold feet… it’s a thing!

Pack your partner’s boardies so they can be with you while labouring in water.

Bringing something from home to make the hospital room cosier and more familiar can help you relax, perhaps your own pillow or throw rug.

Look into hiring a TENS machine for pain relief and remember to bring it with you!

Announcement disc for the first official photo. Have your list of contacts pre-sorted so you only need to send out one announcement. A rear-facing properly fitted car seat to take babe home. Delegate your BFF into organising a meal roster for the first 2 weeks after you go home – one person per day to greet baby and bring food!! The best!

Energy drinks and snacks for you and your partner. A button shirt for your partner so they can do skin to skin and bond with babe too. Lasinoh lanolin for lip balm in labour and for nipple cream in those first breastfeeding days! Consider investing in some re-usable breast and perineum ice and heat packs for soothing relief. Take Qiara probiotics for gut microbiome health. Antibiotics are often used over this time and Qiara will help to restore the balance of good gut bacteria. The benefits of Qiara will also be transferred to babe via the breast milk.

Breastfeeding doesn’t always happen quickly or easily for Mum or bub. Taking some expressed breast milk into the hospital can come in handy and ease the stress. Ask your midwife for information around the best way of doing this.

Distractions to pass the time. Words and self-talk are powerful! Choose some sayings or bring in some affirmation cards that will help you

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New year...New goals

Benefits of goal setting for children from NumberWorks’nWords

are determined to achieve their goals, they often do. Accomplishing a goal can either lead to fulfilment, pride, and increased motivation, or a drop in motivation and dissatisfaction if the goal is not achieved. In cases where a goal is not accomplished, the experience provides the opportunity to reflect, and develop resilience.

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As we welcome in the new year, there is a feeling of hope and excitement for what 2021 will bring. The new year symbolises new beginnings, and the opportunity to start fresh. Oftentimes we use the new year as an opportunity to set goals and make plans for the year ahead. Goal-setting is an important factor in achievement and is a useful tool to introduce to children. NumberWorks’nWords Norwood has outlined for us four benefits of goal setting for our kids, and some tips for helping them stay on track with their goals! Triggering New Behaviours Before your child returns to school for the new year, sit down with them and talk through their goals for the year ahead. They might have a clear idea of what they want to achieve, or they may require coaching and mentorship to uncover their aspirations. Following the goal setting exercise, your child will likely experience increased interest in achieving their objective. This may trigger new behaviours, such as practicing shooting baskets every afternoon, or reading before bed without being prompted. Help your child maintain these behaviours by supporting them in building positive habits.

Goals help children stay motivated and on track with their learning and personal development. Setting a big goal at the beginning of the year helps children to develop strategies to achieve their goals, and helps to build momentum and confidence. When children notice small improvements in their abilities or receive recognition for their advancement or effort, their motivation increases, which generates momentum. They become invested in their development and achieving their goals. Develop & Guide Focus Setting goals provides structure and focus for children. With so many distractions and opportunities to explore, goals help children to hone in their focus on what is important to them. If your child has set a goal to get top in the class for English, they might choose to spend their evenings reading instead of watching TV or take an interest in English tuition above music lessons. Having goals helps children to make conscious choices that align with their values and aspirations.

Build confidence, boost results If your child has uncovered a passion or a weakness that they want to work on, help them to set goals that support their development in that area. NumberWorks’nWords tutoring helps children to build confidence and boost their school results. Offering Maths and English tuition for every level and providing personalised tutoring programs that are designed to help each student achieve their learning goals, the team are passionate about helping children close knowledge gaps, gain confidence, and improve their abilities.

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Arguably the biggest benefit of goal setting is achievement. Goals keep children accountable, and accountability is a huge motivator for achievement. When children

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AN ORGANISED HOME Kimberly Cantor is a third generation neat freak. It’s in her blood to want a spick and span household, and with a family, a dog and stress levels rising, Kimberly knew there had to be a better way. 10 years of trying to keep her family’s clutter organised, she was left drained and disheartened.

Enter the KonMari Method. As she worked through each of Marie Kondo’s guides, Kimberly felt herself getting closer and closer towards tidying salvation. ‘Let Go’, ‘Spark Joy’, and ‘Everything In Its Place’, became part of her daily mantra and is now an effortless ritual. This way of life had to be shared! As South Australia’s only certified KonMari™ Consultant, Kimberly helps liberate people (and their homes) from clutter to create calm, organised and simple spaces.

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A place for everything, and everything in its place The secret to maintaining an organised home is to ensure every single item has a home. It might sound almost too simple, but it works! Clutter is created when things don’t end up where they belong after use. A designated place for everything is crucial.

Kimberly has shared with us her top tips towards having an organised home. She did it, and you can too! Create an ‘Out Box’

Break up drawers by inserting boxes Our homes tend to become one big inbox. Things always coming in, nothing ever going out. Don’t wait for the clutter to get a hold. Create an ‘Out Box’. This can simply be a cardboard box located somewhere in the home. As you go about your daily life, keep an eye out for items that are no longer bringing joy or serving a purpose.

This is particularly important for the ‘junk drawer’. Every house has one. Corral loose items in boxes, and turn an unstructured drawer or shelf into a configured grid where you can see everything at a glance. The walls of the boxes help delineate the space, helping you store like with like, whilst maintaining order.

Create a ‘Handbag Transition Zone’ and unpack your bag daily

On a budget? Never underestimate a shoe box. Get creative and use their lids too!

If you’re one to switch up your handbag with your outfits, then this one’s for you. You’re going to think I am crazy, but try unpacking your handbag daily - it will take you less than a minute. Place your keys, wallet, phone, lip balm and anything else you travel with daily on a dedicated shelf or drawer. Thank each item for supporting you during the day. Ensure you dispose of old receipts, parking tickets, snack wrappers et cetera as you go. If you practice this daily, you’ll not only squeeze in some additional gratitude, you’ll

Don’t confuse Mementos with Memories For some, it’s a difficult concept to grasp, but it’s important to realise that our memories aren’t in our possessions, they are within us. Say you choose to discard that Eiffel Tower figurine that you purchased as a souvenir in Paris to signify your time there. Ask yourself, will I lose the memories of that beautiful holiday, simply by letting this item go? True memories are forever etched into

The average kettle takes 3 minutes to boil. Associate and use this time to conduct a swift tidy of your kitchen. You’ll be surprised at how much can be done in 3 minutes. Joy Check Asking yourself if something sparks joy is so synonymous with the KonMari Method, and it’s actually an incredibly useful way to look at the world. It is paramount in a decluttering session, and something that my clients take with them for life. If items bring joy to our heart, then we are more likely to love, respect and take care of them, and that includes putting them away and keeping them tidy.

Kimberly Cantor is South Australia’s only certified KonMari® Consultant, decluttering expert and professional organiser. Her business, An Organised Home, helps families and individuals declutter, organise and simplify their homes with long lasting, life changing results.

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...in a world that tells them they’re flawed oday’s society can be toxic for girls, can what we do as parents really make a difference? Yes! According to husband-and-wife writing and researching team (and parents of two daughters), Kasey Edwards and Christopher Scanlon, when you raise a girl who likes herself, everything else follows. Your daughter will strive for excellence because she has faith in her ability to achieve it and the confidence to pick herself up. She will nurture her physical and mental health because it’s natural to care for something you love. She will insist on healthy relationships because she believes she deserves nothing less.

that serve them, rather than don’t, then they’re going to have better emotions.

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves details the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed. Packed with practical, evidence-based advice, it is the indispensable guide to raising a girl who is happy and confident in herself.

Can you give us some tips towards helping parents to help our girls develop a power perspective?

We chatted Kasey and Chris on KIDDO chats about these qualities and how we can work to instil them in our own daughters, so they too will grow up liking themselves. You can listen to the full episode on your podcast app (this is a must-listen for parents of girls!), but we’ve rounded up just a small excerpt of their invaluable insights below to get you started! The first chapter in the book talks about the idea of a power perspective. What is a power perspective and why is it so important for our girls? Chris: A power perspective is a term that we cobbled together from a range of different approaches, concepts and ideas in psychology. One of the most important of those is what’s called having an internal locus of control, and that means that as you go about the world you actually feel you have the resources to weather whatever the world throws at you, and that you have it within yourself. As opposed to an external locus of control; constantly worrying about what the external world will do to you and how it might control you. There’s all this research which shows that people who have an internal locus of control tend to have better relationships and do better in the workplace. They tend to have better mental and physical health. It’s really about being resilient and feeling like you have the resources within yourself to take on the world. We want to instil that in our girls, rather than have them be victims of circumstance. Kasey: The core to that is that our emotions don’t just happen. You don’t just sail through life and suddenly you feel bad or you feel insecure. A thought happens first. We have a thought and then we have a feeling. If we can encourage our girls to have thoughts / 10

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One of the most important of those is what’s called having an internal locus of control, and that means that as you go about the world you actually feel you have the resources to weather whatever the world throws at you, and that you have it within yourself.

Chris: A small example is, when they come and ask us what we think of what they’ve done, to turn that around and ask them what they think of it. For example, if they’ve done a painting, or drawn a picture and ask us to give a judgment, looking for that external person to validate what they’ve done, reframe that and turn it around and say “what do you think of it?” And if they don’t like it then ask “what would you do differently?” so they start to think about what they could do differently in the future and what they could do to make that future happen. So they’re always being coached and directed to think that what they think is actually the most important thing here, or it’s as important, rather than seeking that external validation all the time. Let’s talk about body confidence which is obviously quite a big one for girls in this day and age. Can you break down some of the key tips towards how we can speak to our girls from an early age to inoculate them against these early toxic messages in life that their beauty is the most important thing about them? Kasey: We believe that the key to body confidence is not having a daughter who’s constantly told she’s beautiful. It’s not even having a daughter who believes she’s beautiful. It’s about having a girl and encouraging your girl to not care that much, whether or not she is beautiful. To build up her identity and herself worth on a firmer foundation than what other people think she looks like. You say in your book “as with the idea of body love, if people are always talking about how pretty a girl is, the girl will naturally assume that her beauty is really important”. If parents have been telling our daughter’s they’re beautiful and unknowingly reinforcing the importance of it - what do we do now to reverse it?

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Kasey: We’re not saying that you should never tell your daughters that they’re beautiful. Our daughters know that we think they’re beautiful, but they also know that we don’t think it’s important. So if we wrote a list of all the things that we loved and valued about them, their beauty is not even on the list. It’s about getting the balance right. I think one of the things you can start to do is ensure to unpack it a little bit more for them and talk about what beauty is; beauty is kindness, beauty is generosity. These other kinds of things that we really want to aspire to, really lay that out, so when I say “you’re beautiful” it’s not just about your appearance, it’s about all of these other things they’re doing as well. Can you give us some tips on how to raise girls who have the confidence to speak for themselves? Kasey: Our tip is to start in a cafe because there’s a natural incentive there; if you don’t order for yourself, you don’t get! From the very earliest stage of our daughters lives, as soon as they are able to, point to the menu. And with older children, when it comes to order, you look the person in the eye, you ask for what you want and you say please. And then when the food comes, you look them in the eye again, and you say thank you. The thing to remember is that with any skill it takes time and practice.

Our daughters know that we think they’re beautiful, but they also know that we don’t think it’s important. To listen to the full interview with Kasey and Chris about the seven essential parenting pillars to protect and free your daughter from anxiety, depression, body hatred, poor self-esteem, peer pressure and friendship problems (and it’s well worth a listen!), head to KIDDO chats on your podcast app.

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves is published by Penguin Random House and available in all good bookstores. RRP $34.99 raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com

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SIBLING RIVALRY With Madhavi Nawana Parker from Positive Minds Australia Why do children beg you for a baby brother or sister and then boom, they arrive and low and behold, they don’t want them anymore? Aren’t they meant to fall instantly in love, be the best of friends, inseparable, always looking out for each other? Nope. The truth is, sibling rivalry is completely normal. Living in close proximity with another person, particularly when you’re young and less experienced in empathy and compromise, leads inevitably to conflict. Sibling tiffs can also be one of the best ways to build social emotional literacy. There are different ways siblings disagree. When it’s sibling fighting, it’s over things, turns and beliefs. When it’s rivalry on the other hand, it’s about parental attention and placing themselves in the position of ‘right,’ ‘most loved,’ and ‘best!’ Here are some tips to get started on improving sibling harmony:

Know your favourite. Parents have favourites? Yes - well - kind of. Favouring a child doesn’t mean you love them more. It just means that on certain days, under particular circumstances, you’re more likely to secretly favour one more than the other. Children are very attuned to picking up on this and it does nothing positive for their relationship with you or with their sibling. It’s got to be concealed! If you’re brave enough to consider there’s a chance you occasionally experience favouritism, read on for the main reasons why you might favour one sibling over the other... Shared birth order. This means you’ll better empathise with their position in the family. Every position has its own vulnerabilities so when you have your own children, it’s hard not to be taken back to how you felt as the oldest/ youngest/ middle/ last of many etc. Sharing values and beliefs. This child makes you feel proud - they’ve taken on your way of seeing the world and you find it easy to understand each other.

A similar temperament and/or personality. It’s always easier to get along with someone who is like you and shares a similar energy level! It’s a no brainer! You find a child easier to handle (all the time/on that day/right that minute!) Raising children is exhausting work. When you’re overwhelmed by their emotions, conflict and other pressing needs, it’s natural to look all dreamy eyed at the quiet, compliant one! Just knowing that all parents are naturally susceptible to favouring children from time to time can bring about enough self awareness that you’re more likely to remain neutral during their conflict and to treat them equally no matter how you’re feeling about them as individuals. This can only be a good thing for their relationship with you, their sibling, and themselves.

feelings are on overdrive. It’s important parents model positive time out and not engaging in disagreements until everyone is calm and respectful.

Set goals for the future of sibling relationships in your family. Ask each other what you’d like to see happening in your relationships as adults. Tell your children what you’re looking forward to and paint a positive picture of lifelong relationships.

Try to avoid keeping secrets against siblings. For example, if you take one out for a milkshake or give one the last cookie, don’t ask them to keep it quiet. This is a heavier weight to carry than most parents realise and builds resentment, anger, jealousy, competition and justice / equality issues. It also says, ‘you’re my favourite’ (for now, anyway!)

If you’re tempted to highlight how well a sibling is doing to remind the other sibling to do better - don’t do it!!! It builds anger, jealousy, sadness and potentially, lifelong resentment. If you need further understanding on this one, start by asking yourself how you’d feel if your husband/ wife/ partner frequently told you how amazing their special new friend at work is, (who is roughly the same age and gender as you). Ouch.

Finally folks, be kind to yourself. Sibling drama is hard work! Being around conflict can be really stressful and exhausting. Don’t take it personally, try not to overthink it. Just do your best and try to act with understanding and love (for yourself and for them!) Difficult times don’t last and one day you’ll seriously miss the chaos!

Avoid comparing siblings whether it’s by putting one down or bringing one up. Children are highly sensitive to how their parents view them. There’s no way all children can shine in all areas. There’s always going to be differences in ability, character and behaviour between siblings.

Stay out of their conflict. It’s their conflict not yours. When you get involved, you’ll inevitably end up siding with someone, if only by accident. When they involve you, whoever is in the disagreement is basically saying, ‘pick me, pick me! I’m the good one!!!’ Parental involvement in sibling conflict is the number one cause of life long sibling conflict and it rarely ends well. Put them all in the same boat, don’t name individuals - just say, ‘kids/ children’ and perhaps say something like, ‘sorry to hear you’re all mad with each other. Take a break and come back when you’ve all got ideas for a solution.’ When they try to involve you and tell on each other, remind them it has nothing to do with you-they need to talk to each other about it. Stay as a supportive but silent presence if they need you for security.

Never tolerate bullying or excluding. In mixes of any more than two children, there’s a likelihood siblings will pair off against each other, leaving someone feeling lonely and isolated. There’s also a tendency for children to get into the habit of dumping hard feelings from school/ sport/ elsewhere onto siblings. Make sure they’re having enough time apart to enjoy their own space, time with a parent or other siblings. Having time like this gives everyone a chance to miss each other and feel energised by reconnecting. Too much time together can overwhelm families - especially as children enter the pre teen years and need more privacy.

If you’d like to know how to teach all of these skills and more, my books can help: positivemindsaustralia.com.au

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“What are you doing with all your extra time now?” WO R D S

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It’s the question I’ve been asked most in the six months since I finished reading the news at Channel 10.

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The truth is my spare hours are pretty consumed with three daughters at the moment. And it’s not like I feel like I have to make up for lost time with them, I don’t feel any guilt or regret about the long hours I’ve worked. I’ve always done my best in the juggle, sometimes that’s been enough and sometimes I’ve fallen short. Media star Jane Kennedy has just chosen to give up her high-profile and demanding radio role, citing the need to spend more time with her five children. I always feel a little twinge when I hear about a parent who’s had to give up or scale back their jobs because of their family commitments. Especially when it’s a woman I admire. I like to see other women in the trenches so I know I’m not alone and that our collective battle is an achievable and sustainable one. But of course it’s not Jane’s job to be the poster girl for working mothers and I applaud her for making the call that’s right for her and her family. I recognise some fathers reach the same decision around their careers, but you do hear of it less frequently. One of the few positives (there aren’t many!) of the COVID era at least is the way it’s forced companies into flexibility for their staff. An understanding by management that the sky won’t fall in if employees are working from home is a seismic shift in workplace culture and should help more parents to nail the juggle. Spending more time with my kids recently has reassured me they are turning out ok with two full-time working parents. Although the youngest is nine so the wheels could still fall off. As I try to embrace this more hands-on parenting period, not knowing how long it may last, I’ve committed to developing the following key traits, with varying degrees of success

INITIATIVE Being home more often means I’m noticing every little thing about the house and, as my husband will attest to, I’m excellent at fixating on every little thing. The random discarded items. The hair elastic on the kitchen floor, the single sock underneath the coffee table, the half-eaten muesli bar on the bookcase, and multiple items of clothing that stay exactly where their lazy owner took them off. / 12

These items and many more like them would remain in these places until the end of time if I didn’t urge, gently at first, and then with growing fury, that those individuals responsible for the abandoned items pick them up and return them to their appropriate spots.

One of the few positives (there aren’t many!) of the COVID era at least is the way it’s forced companies into flexibility for their staff. Identifying obvious jobs that have to be done without having to be asked is, I repeat ad nauseam, called initiative and I would bloody love to see some of it.

RESILIENCE I feel like this is the magic word of modern parenting. Everyone wants to raise resilient kids, except for the stage moms who enter their children with no talent into talent shows. It means allowing them to fail, and it’s not fun watching your kid fail and being sad about it. One of my girls likes to quit. She starts something, is no good at it, and wants to pull the pin straight away. We are fighting a culture of instant gratification. So when my daughter tried to quit a sport after one game I dug in my heels, reassuring her that no one is good at something at the first try. (Although if she did find a natural ability in something golf or tennis would be a handy earner). While she may not ever be an elite athlete, I hope she wins at resilience.

EMPATHY Finally, I want my children to be kind and understanding about the plight and feelings of others. Of course they are selfish at times, especially around the house, but they pick up other people’s rubbish, lecture me on single use plastic and demonstrate a strong sense of social justice. So I figure success in one out of three traits is a start. And now I have plenty of time to develop the other two.

Rebecca Morse is the co-host of SAFM’s breakfast show, Bec, Cosi & Lehmo. She has a degree in Journalism and started her media career at the ABC, where she was named SA Journalist of the Year in 2005. Rebecca is actively involved in community and charity work, as a proud Ambassador for Kickstart for Kids, the Animal Welfare League, the Premier’s Reading Challenge, Uniting Care Pancake Day and the Port Adelaide Football Club. She is married with three daughters, Grace, Milla and Frankie and an adopted dalmatian named Henley. @rebeccamorse10

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Get started on the right foot

Dr. Andrew Van Essen Andrew is an accomplished, experienced and dedicated podiatrist with specialist registration as a Podiatric Surgeon. He has expertise in reconstructive forefoot surgery and as a specialist podiatrist, provides consultation and advice on complex foot and ankle problems in both children and adults. When to take your child to see a Specialist Podiatrist Among the myriad of things that occur during your child’s early years, one of the concerns that parents often have is that their toddlers feet or legs look abnormal or they may seem to trip and fall quite a lot. This can be quite normal as they go through various stages in their development but it can also sometimes be a sign that not all is as it should be. Feet, knees and legs will change in shape and position as a toddler transitions from crawling to standing, cruising and walking, so the big question is what’s normal for their stage of development. Most adults

don’t have perfectly straight toes, feet and legs so some variation from normal is acceptable. It is often difficult to decide what’s too much of a flat foot or intoe or knock knee in a toddler and what is normal for a given age. It is worthwhile getting your child assessed but even then you can sometimes even find differing opinions between health professionals which just adds to the confusion.

We will try and remove some of that confusion and give you some practical advice. Prior to birth the position of the baby in the womb, size of the baby and hereditary factors can have an influence on the position and alignment of foot and legs. All children are checked at birth for congenital abnormalities such as dislocated hips and club foot. It is not uncommon to have a slight twist or turn in their tiny toes, feet or legs. Most of these minor positional anomalies will correct in the first few weeks or may need some stretching and manipulation at nappy changes to further assist correction. If these deformities persist then treatment with casting and splinting may be required. If casts and splints are required, then earlier is best. Growth of children’s feet and legs occur very rapidly in the early years so correction of a deformity occurs best during this period of rapid growth. In a child, growth in leg length contributes the most to increase in height relative to body length. On average by age 4, a child’s foot will already be half of its adult foot length and their adult foot length is reached by age 14 in girls and age 16 in boys. Research has shown that children’s foot sizes are generally

larger than those of a generation ago. Starting to walk is a milestone and an exciting new phase in a child’s development. It is normal for them to be flat footed, bow legged and intoed, in part due to the position of their feet and legs prior to birth but also because this provides a wide stable base to assist their balance. Over time the knees, legs and feet will change and by four years of age they will appear to have knock knees, the intoe will have reduced or disappeared and the feet will not look so flat. Normal alignment will occur anywhere from 8-14 years where the knock knees will have straightened and there will be a slight amount of out toe and a normal arch.

Andrew van Essen consults from Prospect and Stirling To make an appointment 8344 5690 or admin@prospectpodiatry.com prospectpodiatry.com

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WORD ON THE STREET What children want parents to know about bullying With Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People

The majority of children in South Australia return to school at the start of a new year full of enthusiasm and positive anticipation. For some children, however, the return to school can fill them with dread as they work through fears of school bullying. For children who have previously been bullied, or for parents who had their own experiences of bullying, these fears can cause great anxiety. With so many sensational media stories and much commentary on school bullying, it’s not surprising that apprehension can run very high for new school parents. However we should feel reassured that plenty of work has been done in the area (including the introduction of the government’s comprehensive anti-bullying strategy in August 2019*) and that it’s no longer the same as when parents and grandparents were at school. Bullying is more widely recognised now and there are schools doing some great work in this area. There are also things you can do as a parent or carer. In my role I have looked at bullying behaviour across different ages and schools with children from all sorts of backgrounds and I’ve heard consistent messages from children about what parents can do to support their children. Like most things about being a parent there is no “one size fits all” and like other tricky issues, helping your child with bullying will be a balance between protecting them from

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harm and developing their ability to problem solve and be resilient.

use every opportunity to build their own problem solving skills and listen to their suggestions.

At the core are the questions and ongoing conversations you have with your child about how school is, how they are feeling about school, what they are good at, if they have any concerns, etc. Like other things it’s also important to keep an eye on any change in behaviour; not wanting to do things they previously enjoyed, or starting to have more difficult or out of the ordinary relationships with brothers or sisters, as examples. Of course these could be indicators of other things, and you will know if there are other explanations. It’s important not to jump to conclusions, but instead use the changes you’ve noticed as an opening to a conversation.

Watch your own behaviour and what you say about other children and adults in front of children. Bullying behaviour is learnt, so be mindful of your words and actions. They carry so much weight with children and they look to you to see how to handle conflict.

And remember conversation is not an interrogation or a barrage of questions. It’s more listening than talking, and about finding a time when your child is ready to talk - not when it best suits you. Children tell me that parents choose such bad timings to talk to them and often when they’re doing things the parent doesn’t think important. So here are a few things you can do to help prevent bullying: Be open to the possibility that your child may be a bully. Children have told me that bullies are often popular children who teachers like and who do well. They don’t always follow old fashioned views of what makes a bully. If your child talks about bullying, don’t overreact and think about the strategies you suggest. Don’t promote retaliation or be heavy-handed in your response and don’t embarrass your child. They want to problem solve with you, not lose control. So

Talk to children about being a good friend and how to have difficult conversations with friends. Having positive friendships is an important part of bullying prevention. If you’re a child, young person or parent who would like to get in touch with me send an email to commissionerCYP@sa.gov.au or visit ccyp.com.au

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Hey Hayley! with @sweetlittlestory

Do you struggle to find time for yourself since becoming a mum? And when you do, do you feel mum guilt? — ANNALISA, GUMERACHA

YES! And YES!!! And I can never work out why, when I know just how important ‘self care’ time really is! My sanity depends on it!! (Probably why I’m halfway to insane as we speak!! Haha!!) Why is it so hard to find time to do something just for us, and feel good about it?? In our house, our after dinner routine involves one of us parents doing the dishes, and the other bathing the kids, and half the time I quickly scream dibs on the dishes just so I can get a minute of ‘me time’. Even though my hands are wrist deep in dirty dishwater and I usually find myself scraping up scraps from the floor, and the chairs, and the chandeliers (!!!), that little bit of quiet time (in other words, no one clawing at me for snacks, or telling me a bamboozlingly interesting story that lasts for 800 hours, or swinging from the rafters and breaking all their bones!) seems like a holiday!!!! But when did that happen?!? Last week, I found myself in hospital with a naughty, nasty appendix, and as the nurses were frantically fussing around me trying to get a drip in to my arm to help my dehydration, and meds in to stop the pain, and monitors on to bring up my low blood pressure, they kept asking ‘Are you ok, darling.’ To which I replied, ‘YEAH!! I’m great! I'm loving life! I’m lapping up this peace and quiet!’ So there I was, half dead, in agony with an aggravated appendix, feeling so sick with nausea that I was as grey as a ghost, but in that moment I actually said I felt great and was so appreciative to have a second to myself. SAD!!! When and how did doing the dishes or spending two days in a hospital bed become a special treat??!!!! So mama, let’s promise ourselves, right here and now to make proper time to care for US! To look after our bodies and our minds. To speak to our souls! Let’s tell hubby, or a friend, or Granny, or a babysitter (ANYONE!) that they’re on kid wrangling duties for a bit, and let’s go do something we love! And let’s make it regular! And let’s never feel that dreaded mum guilt for looking after ourselves ever again! Promise?

Love Hayley xox Got a question about life, motherhood or eating chocolate biscuits… I'll give you an answer! @sweetlittlestory / 15

ONE OF THE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES OF A SINGLESEX EDUCATION IS THE OPPORTUNITY IT PRESENTS TO CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY, THAT ACCOMMODATES WHAT BOYS AND YOUNG MEN NEED. WORDS — Liv Williams

Education tailor-made for boys: why a boys’ school? If you’re a parent looking into private schooling options, you might be wondering about the value of a single gender education environment. Of course, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as every child is unique, but we do know boys develop differently to girls; socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. There are proven differences between the ways boys and girls learn best in accordance with their brain development. When considering the advantages of an all boys’ school environment, the first thought that might enter your head is possibly “no girls means less distractions”. There is some truth to this idea that the social pressures are much less stressful in a single gender school, but the benefits of an all boys’ education are much broader. We’ve worked with the team at Blackfriars to look at the way, as a school for boys, they focus on learning that addresses not only how to excel in academics, but also how our boys can grow into young men of character - with integrity and empathy.

BOYS DEVELOP AND LEARN IN DIFFERENT WAYS For parents, it will come as no surprise that boys and girls grow at a different pace. As such, boys’ strengths are often different from those of girls. Girls generally develop earlier physically and socially, refining their reading and writing skills sooner, where boys are often more spatial and visual by nature and enjoy learning through action rather than words. Boys’ brains are wired to require movement, space, action, and rest. They also learn better when material is presented in small portions. A typical co-ed classroom that favours verbal and auditory learning can put an active boy at a disadvantage. An / 16

all boys’ school is equipped to understand the difference in the way boys learn, and tailor-make programs and structure learning in ways designed to help them succeed!

SCHOOLS FOR BOYS TEACH IN WAYS THAT BOYS LEARN BEST Each staff member in an all boys’ school has made a choice to work with boys. Their passion to teach boys means they’re committed to leading a classroom that engages each student in the way he learns best. Using strategies and teaching styles designed to achieve better learning outcomes for boys. As specialists in boys’ education, teachers take into consideration the interests and talents unique to boys when they prepare each lesson. And because they understand the rhythm of a boys’ classroom, they can plan physical activity into class time and extended breaks like recess into the school day.

BUILDING GOOD MEN No goal is more important at a school for boys than building good character and helping each boy make responsible choices, nurturing them to become good men. A commitment to integrity and a strong ethical foundation are a boys’ school’s first priorities and educating students about how to become a good man informs every aspect of the day.

SCHOOLS FOR BOYS HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER AND EXPLORE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL Without the social pressures of a co-ed environment, students in an all boys’ school can explore the full range of their personalities and potential. Young men, who may not step up in the presence of girls, take on leadership roles at all boys’ schools, often heading community service programs or serving as mentors to younger students.

Visit Blackfriars

If you’re considering Blackfriars for your son’s education, why not plan a visit to decide if the school community is the right choice for your family?

2021 Principal’s Tours Thursday 25 February 9–10:30am 6–7:30pm Thursday 25 March 9–10:30am 6–7:30pm

Thursday 29 April 9–10:30am Saturday 8 May 10–11:30am Thursday 27 May 9–10:30am

SCHOOLS FOR BOYS UNDERSTAND AND CELEBRATE BOYS! Educators at boys’ schools celebrate and value all that it means to be a boy! Schools that make the intentional choice to focus on the intellectual, physical, social and emotional lives of boys and young men, share an appreciation for the intensity and complexity of boyhood.

WHY COME FOR A WEEK-DAY TOUR? A week day tour is a great way to experience Blackfriars on a normal school day. On your tour you will get a behind the scenes look at the school in action; visiting classrooms and specialist facilities, meeting teachers and students and being introduced to the school’s holistic approach to teaching and learning.

blackfriars.sa.edu.au/visit

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WHAT'S ON February – March 2020

19 Feb – 21 Mar

20 Feb – 21 Mar

Don’t Mess with the Dummies The Cornucopia at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Best of Kids Fringe Octagon at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show Ukiyo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Bubba-Licious Ukiyo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

20 Feb – 21 Mar

Bubble Show with Mini Milkshake The Flamingo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Circus The Flamingo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Dart Blaster Arena Gluttony Grounds gluttony.net.au

Art-Chery Gluttony Grounds gluttony.net.au

20 Feb – 21 Mar

Game On 3 Ukiyo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Juggling vs Magic The Piglet at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Petit Circus: Bon Appetit The Peacock at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

The Greatest Magic Show The Flamingo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

27 Feb – 21 Mar

27 Feb – 6 Mar

28 Feb

Tahir – The World’s Best Worst Magician Octagon at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

The Lost Sheep Show Gallery at Fly Bird Fly Studio adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix

Teddy Bear Picnic Prospect Memorial Gardens adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix

20 Feb – 21 Mar

Circus Wonderland A Mermaid’s Tale Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix

6 Mar – 8 Mar

6 Mar – 21 Mar

9 Mar – 14 Mar

13 Mar – 21 Mar

Switch Witchetty’s Almanac of Everything Ukiyo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

The Alphabet of Awesome Science The Flamingo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

Something in the Water Black Box Theatre at Adelaide Botanic Gardens adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix

Billie and the Outback Dinosaurs Ukiyo at Gluttony gluttony.net.au

For more events, reviews and competitions head to kiddomag.com.au

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FRINGE To say we can’t wait for this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival would be an understatement – the buzz around this year’s Fringe is next level because we are all just.so.keen to get our kids and families out of the house and seeing some shows! The guide is out, the countdown is on and boy there’s a lot to look forward to, especially for kids and families, with an absolute plethora of family friendly Fringe shows lined up for the 2021 season. To give you a head start on what to look out for when picking your shows for this year, we’ve selected a few of the top family friendly Fringe shows for the upcoming season. There’s a whole bunch of fun here for the kids (and the adults!), with comedy, magic, circus, acrobatic mermaids and even live bubble shows.. not to mention a show that will get even the littlest people out on the dance floor, moving and grooving! SOMETHING IN THE WATER: FOR KIDS Puppets, superpowers and hilarious physical comedy combine in this absurd award-winning comedy – only this time it’s for the whole family.

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CIRCUS From the creators of ‘The Greatest Magic Show’, CIRCUS is the latest trailblazer in children’s entertainment sure to astound & amaze the entire family! Featuring world-class illusions, impressive feats of acrobatics, mind-boggling juggling stunts poised high above the stage, & enough side-splitting comedy to send any grown man running for the toilet! PETIT CIRCUS: BON APPETIT Bon Appetit, a brand new themed circus show set in a restaurant, this 45 minute show is packed with amazing acrobatics, stacks of silliness, perfect for children aged 3+, and the young at heart. SWITCH WITCHETTY’S ALMANAC OF EVERYTHING A high-energy fairy tale adventure played on a set of milk-crates, bedsheets, and newspaper swords, using original music and comedy to question the role empathy plays in decision making. Switch Witchetty is a court fool who can “switch” into others, allowing a unique perspective into their story. When the Kingdom needs a leader, Switch is forced to use this ability, writing the stories of the people in The Almanac of Everything. Before the two kings tear the kingdom apart, Switch must choose – hero or fool?

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Head along to Prospect Memorial Gardens, bring a picnic rug, your kids and of course your TEDDY! For ages up to 10 years, the Teddy Bears Picnic event will include live performances, songs, dancing, character storytelling, giant games and craft activities (for the restless!), food and drink vendors, and much more! MONSKI MOUSE BABY DISCO DANCE HALL Why toddle when you can dance? Join DJ Mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 mins of bonkers, bopping family fun. This international hit kids show, lets parents and 0-5's loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes. Get your disco-dancing booties on! Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall is a show where gran, uncle, mum, dad, babies, tots and preschoolers can dance, party and play to classic tracks, crazy tunes, and thumping nursery rhymes. This international festival hit will entice audiences to step out of their comfort zones and immerse themselves in full disco-dancing-role-play!

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FRINGE ON TOUR 2021 Fringe on Tour locations The Fringe Caravan will be hitting the road throughout the season, bringing a taste of the fantastic four weeks of festival fun to suburban and regional destinations across SA, providing a pop-up hit of Fringe flavour. Basically, Fringe on Tour brings free family fun to you - sharing the wonderful and weird and encouraging locals to be part of something in their area!

Murray Bridge Fringe | 27 February Sixth Street Murray Bridge will be transformed into a space to entertain and be entertained for one night only on Saturday 27 February. The weekend will also feature a series of free and ticketed performances at the Murray Bridge Town Hall, the Station and Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.

Fringe at Victor Harbor | 28 February Get away for a day of fun, sun and Fringe celebrations in Victor Harbor. South Australia’s favourite coastal holiday destination will be buzzing on February 28 with a line-up of performances, activations and experiences for the whole family.

Fringe @5085 | 6-7 March What has a waterfall got to do with a hypothermal worm? Where in the forest do the giants and fairies sleep? Find out at Fringe@5085 - a 2 day extravaganza of magical mayhem and music in the tranquility of Stockade Botanical Park. Starring the Fringe Caravan and plenty more besides. More fun than you can poke a stick at.

Naracoorte Fringe Street Party | 13 March For the first time ever visit Naracoorte for a free street party featuring the Fringe on Tour caravan, local performances, entertainment, music, food trucks and market stalls! Celebrate Naracoorte's creative community in the Town Square!

Whyalla's Unearth Festival | 19-28 March Whyalla’s Ruby Award-winning festival will look different from previous years, but hey, so does everything. Come for a day or a week to enjoy the beautiful seaside location and relaxed lifestyle, see a show, do workshops, swim, fish, visit the dolphins; create and rejuvenate. A variety of venues across the city will host artists to suit all tastes.

Adelaide Railway Station Precinct Adelaide Railway Station Precinct takes centre stage this Fringe with pop up performances as you step off your train into the heart of the action. Catch a train this Fringe to expect the unexpected, sit back and enjoy the freedom to relax and immerse yourself. Be entertained by chance encounters with an array of Fringe performers and pop up shows throughout Fringe. adelaidefringe.com.au

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Family Friendly Gluttony Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe is set to be the MECCA for family friendly programming this year, as 2021 marks Gluttony’s 10th anniversary as an Adelaide Fringe Festival hub, with a focus on families and fabulous festival fun!

A GLUT OF FOOD AND DRINKS! It just wouldn’t be Gluttony without a bit of nosh! And there’ll be something to satisfy every kind of rumbly tummy at Gluttony this year.

the Art-Chery range.

Children’s events are always a highlight of the Adelaide Fringe and there’s no shortage of kid friendly activities this year! Of 44 shows registered as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival in the children’s event category, 15 are due to be staged within the Gluttony Grounds, meaning no other venue has more family friendly programming than Gluttony in 2021.

Take aim with a paint-dipped arrow and enjoy the satisfying SPLAT as it hits canvas.

We’ve got all the intel on what you can expect to find this year at one of the Adelaide Fringe’s fave destinations!

RADICOOL REPTILES

Priced at $1 per arrow (minimum purchase 5 arrows), it is another budget friendly piece of artistic Fringey fun. Spend $20 and receive a canvas board to take your masterpiece home!

DART BLASTER ARENA

The fine folk from Radicool Reptiles will be on site on weekends with some reptile friends the kids can say hello to.

Gluttony is home to the regular Fringe favourite, the Dart Blaster Arena; aka the most fun your kiddo is ever going to have!

We’re talking turtles, snakes, lizards and all manner of slimey, slithery critters. EUUGHHHH! The kids are gonna love it!

The arena offers Nerf-crazy kids a sample of the buffet of toy blasters available.

NOVA CHILL OUT ZONE

At $6 for 15 min, it is great value for money and a convenient space to tuck the kids while parents relax for a chat over a glass of vino from the numerous bars around the park.

ART-CHERY RANGE New to Gluttony this year is

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Within the park Gluttony also provides their Nova Chill Out Zone, a spacious shady tent for when you need to give the kids a quiet break from the crowds or take a breather between shows, as well as a specialist parenting room to allow for changing bubs nappy or a quiet spot for feeding in an air-conditioned space.

As always, Gluttony will have a fantastic selection of food and drink available from its 2 food courts, including Adelaide faves like: Pizzateca, Filipino Project & Disco Donuts Not to mention the amazing ShiBui for the Red Skin flavoured ice creams – we’ll take 5 thanks! Gluttony will be using a cashless system for all food and beverage purchases, meaning faster and more efficient service for our customers; leave your notes at home, just tap your smartphone and go!

FAMILY FRIENDLY FRINGE AT GLUTTONY No need to raid the piggy bank to get into Gluttony – entry is free! Adelaide Fringe uses an e-ticketing system, meaning you can tap-and-scan your way straight into a show from your smartphone. Gluttony is open from 4.30pm TuesThurs, from 4pm Friday, and from 10.30am Sat and Sun, until late – plus the Mad March public holiday Monday. If you’re a glutton for fun this year, you know where to go! gluttony.net.au or book your tickets at: adelaidefringe.com.au

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).

2. Place potatoes on a baking tray in preheated oven for 1 hour. 3. Meanwhile for the mornay, drain chilli oil into a medium saucepan over a low heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until onion is soft.

Ingredients • 4 large Spud Lite potatoes • 185g tin tuna in chilli oil

Baked potatoes with chilli tuna, sweetcorn and coriander mornay Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 4

• 1 large brown onion, peeled and finely chopped

4. Add flour, stirring for 2 minutes to combine and increase heat to medium. Slowly add milk, stirring continuously until mixture becomes smooth and thickens. Add cheese, zest, salt and pepper, stirring until cheese has melted and combined. 5. To finish mornay, add tuna (removing chilli), sweetcorn and coriander, stirring until tuna has broken up and mixture is combined. 6. Remove potatoes from oven, cut an incision in the top and spoon the mornay filling on top. Garnish with a extra sprig of coriander.

• 1 clove garlic, crushed • 2 tbsp plain flour • 1 cup lite milk • 1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese • 1 tsp lime zest • Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper • 1 cup frozen sweet corn • 1/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped • 4 coriander sprigs (extra), to garnish

7. NOTE: alternatives to chilli tuna are lemon pepper or plain tuna in oil SPUD LITE are available at all good supermarkets. For more recipes head to zerellafresh.com.au @spud.lite

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Apple and Cinnamon Muffins School’s back and that means we need after school snacks! These apple and cinnamon muffins are always a winner for afternoon tea.

Ingredients 125 gram (4 ounces) butter 2 medium peeled apples (300g) 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line 12-hole (⅓-cup/80ml) standard muffin pans with paper cases.

1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour

2. Melt butter in small frying pan; stir over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until the butter is browned; transfer to heatproof jug.

2/3 cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar

3. Peel, core and finely chop apples.

3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 1 egg

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4. Sift flours and sugar into large bowl; make a well in the centre. Add apple, butter, buttermilk and egg. Mix with a fork until barely combined. 5. Divide mixture into paper cases. 6. Bake muffins for about 20 minutes. Turn muffins, top-side up, onto wire rack to cool.

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Two young people meet at a pub in South East London. Both are Black British, both won scholarships to private schools where they struggled to belong, both are now artists - he a photographer, she a dancer - trying to make their mark in a city that by turns celebrates and rejects them. Tentatively, tenderly, they fall in love. But two people who seem destined to be together can still be torn apart by fear and violence. $29.99 – Viking

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OTHER PEOPLE'S HOUSES By Kelli Hawkins

BRIGHT BURNING THINGS By Lisa Harding

Being Tommy's mother is too much for Sonya. Too much love, too much fear, too much longing for the cool wine she gulps from the bottle each night. Because Sonya is burning the fish fingers, and driving too fast, and swimming too far from the shore, and Tommy's life is in her hands. Once there was the thrill of a London stage, a glowing acting career, fast cars, handsome men. But now there are blackouts and bare cupboards, and her estranged father showing up uninvited. There is Mrs O'Malley spying from across the road. There is the risk of losing Tommy – forever. $29.99 – Bloomsbury

Kate Webb still grieves for her young son, ten years after his loss. She spends her weekends hungover, attending open houses on Sydney's wealthy north shore and imagining the lives of the people who live there. Then Kate visits the Harding house - the perfect house with, it seems, the perfect family. A photograph captures a kind-looking man, a beautiful woman she once knew from university days, and a boy - a boy that for one heartbreaking moment she believes is her own son. When her curiosity turns to obsession, she uncovers the cracks that lie beneath a glossy facade of perfection, sordid truths she could never have imagined. But is it her imagination? $32.99 – Harper Collins

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THE DEVILS YOU KNOW By Ben Sanders

Vincent accepts a job in Santa Barbara, California, as head of security for supermarket mogul Eugene Lamar. It's perfect: his main duty is driving the boss to and from golf, which means ample down-time for contemplating life— and how to live it with a zero body-count. He's intrigued too by Lamar's daughter— journalist Karen Jones—on tour to promote a book about the benefits of war. There's only one problem: if Lamar's business is confined to supermarkets, why does he need a panic room full of assault rifles, and a .357 revolver in his car? $29.99 – Allen & Unwin

The king of beasts and the lord of birds, together once more, will know a third companion, as the days grow dim. The Unicorn, the Minotaur and the Griffin are united at last. Surely together they will be unstoppable! But the Collector is not going to give up without an epic fight, and not all the beasts of legend are on the side of good… Have Kelly, Minh and Jimmy met their match? Will the prophecy fail just when it looks most like coming true? $15.99 – Allen & Unwin

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OPEN WATER By Caleb Azumah Nelson

BLUE FLOWER By Sonya Hartnett

A gentle exploration of a child’s realisation that it is her individual differences and creativity that make her special, with stunning illustrations by the talented Gabriel Evans that delicately and sensitively convey the child’s emotional journey. $24.99 – Puffin Books

THE ICEBERG Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

An iceberg is born into spring and travels through the seasons before dying in a new spring. Award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft, give us a stunning, lyrical story for our times. Saxby’s work has won several awards including CBCA Honour Book, a NSW Premier's Literary Award, an Environment Award for Children's Literature, an Educational Publishing Award and the Whitley Award multiple times. $24.99 – Allen & Unwin

kiddo corner! Windmill cures a stubborn case of the hiccups ...In the world premiere of Hiccup! Windmill kicks off a bumper 2021 with the world premiere of Hiccup!, a new rocking musical extravaganza created for ages four to eight by South Australian artists, Jude Henshall and Ellen Steele. Hiccup sees two campers head to the outback on a quest to get back to nature. Emu and Quokka are tired of pesky humans taking up space in their bush home. Everyone just wants a little peace and quiet. But what is that strange noise coming from the gumtree? And will it ever stop so they can all get some rest before the sun comes up? It seems Koala has developed a particularly stubborn case of the hiccups. Soon, the unlikely friends join forces to find the great hiccup cure. Writer and Co-Director Jude Henshall says, “In 2015, I toured to New York with Windmill’s Pinocchio. While I was there, I visited the Jim Henson exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image. The Muppets have always been

a huge inspiration for us, and with Hiccup!, we really hope to bring that subversive technicolour silliness to the stage in our own, Australian way.” Hiccup! will star Adelaide stage favourite, Nathan O’Keefe alongside performers Lachlan Micklethwait and Chiara Gabrielli, who will be making their debuts with the company. The show will feature set and costumes by Windmill’s Resident Designer Jonathon Oxlade, lighting by Chris Petridis, puppets by Tamara Rewse and a psychedelic rock soundtrack by South Australian composer Ross McHenry. Hiccup! will be performed at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Space Theatre from 7-18 April 2021, with a dedicated school’s season in Term 1, followed by a string of school holiday performances.

they are most passionate about, from education through to climate change. This year Tabitha found out about the YMCA Youth Parliament Program, which played a pivotal role in improving her leadership and public speaking skills, as well as helping her to discover what she herself felt most passionate about.

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"For anyone wanting to get out into the community, I would say just go for it." She has just completed ‘Learning Creates’ with the organisations – a project that aims to help and create better learning environments for people who are neurodivergent, struggling with trauma, or don’t have English as

their first language, along with many other learning barriers. The aim of the project is to create safe learning spaces and curriculums for everyone, so that they have the best possible change of reaching their full potential. “For anyone wanting to get out into the community, I would say just go for it. Listen to what adults are saying and do what isn’t being done! There are so many youth issues happening all over the world right now and you’ve just got to get out there and help. There are so many amazing places you can go, such as your local council, your MP and there are lots of youth programs such as Youth Parliament. We are the future!”

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kiddo corner! HENRY READSResident Kiddo Book Reviewer: Henry Williams, 9 yrs WO R

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Brickman’s Family Challenge really got us through those moments of summer holiday boredom, and even my sisters wanted to get involved! This book is the brainchild of Brickman, yes THE Brickman, of LEGO Masters fame. He’s the guru when it comes to building LEGO (his job title is actually LEGO Certified Professional, which is my dream job!) and his Family Challenge book has 30 challenges that can be done by beginners, intermediate or… really really good LEGO builders like my Dad. If you loved LEGO Masters on TV like I did, this book is definitely for you, it’s the next best thing to actually being on the show and you can get your whole family involved.

Some of the challenges in the book include: Build a pyramid treasure box (like I did in here!) Maze runner: build a maze for a marble with obstacles and design themes. Get crazy: roll dice to determine which model you need to build in under 2 hours. Self-portrait: one of the hardest things to build with LEGO is curves, but Brickman helps you crack the techniques for building a recognisable 3D portrait of yourself. THIS ONE IS SO HARD, but great! The book also offers hundreds of pro tips, suggestions for how to improve your builds, as well as a full glossary of LEGO bricks. Brickman’s Family Challenge Book RRP $35.00

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Accessibility at Fringe

he Adelaide Fringe highly values being inclusive and welcoming. The team behind the event wants everyone to experience the magic of Fringe, and are committed to ensuring that artists and audiences of all abilities can make the most of the program. 2021 brings many new access initiatives to support audiences with diverse accessibility needs. How to search for accessible shows You can search for accessible shows using the accessibility filter when booking your tickets at adelaidefringe.com.au Filter options including accessibility parking, wheelchair access, Auslan interpretation and high audio or visual content will give you a guide of whether your chosen performance and venue will meet your accessibility needs. Access Champions The Fringe are excited to introduce in 2021 their new Access Champion volunteers who will be placed at specific venues and events to support patrons with access requirements. They will be at all events that are Auslan interpreted, audio described and all relaxed performances. They can support you in the following ways: — Meeting you at an accessible entry point to a venue — Chaperoning to accessible seating — Explaining events in the Access Guide — Recommending events to suit your requirements — Recording your feedback about accessibility at Fringe

Dyslexic Legends Alphabet book From Albert Einstein to Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso to JFK, Dyslexic Legends Alphabet presents an eye-opening and motivational A to Z of legends with dyslexia who have made their inspirational mark on our world. This book is a must- read for any child who may be struggling at school or feel like their dyslexia is holding them back from achieving greatness! RRP $34.95

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You can request an Access Champion, subject to availability at access@adelaidefringe.com.au Guide Dogs and Service Animals Guide dogs and assistance animals are welcome at all venues that are open to the public. Venue Wheelchair Access When booking tickets online, use the accessibility filter to browse for shows with wheelchair access, accessible parking and/or a wheelchair accessible toilet. Wheelchair accessible spaces depend on venue capacity and can vary. Adelaide Fringe deems a venue to be wheelchair accessible if it is both accessible to a patron using a wheelchair and has a wheelchair accessible toilet facility. It is recommended that you arrive early to your event and make yourself known to Front of House staff so that they can direct you to your seating.

Relaxed Performances These performances are open to anyone, however, they have been specifically designed to create a safe and welcoming environment for patrons with a learning disability and/or sensory and communication difficulties or anyone who would benefit from a more sensoryreduced environment. You can search for relaxed performances using the accessibility filter on the Fringe website. Children’s events listed in this category include Return to the Village, The Lost Sheep Show, Something in the Water and Big Tops and Tiny Tots Circus Show.

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SUPERMARKET SWAP

BACK TO SCHOOL SWAPS: FRUIT STRIPS

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SIMPLE SUPERMARKET SWAPS TO BRANDS FREE FROM NASTIES! On a mission to help her son, Nabula Brdar started to make simple swaps in the supermarket, to only buy brands 100% free from nasties. It took no time at all, but had such a positive impact on her child’s health and behaviour that she started Supermarket Swap. The goal of Supermarket Swap is to educate and raise awareness of what is sneakily added into our food, and make it easy for other time-poor parents to slowly make some simple changes too. Nabula is a mum who is passionate about people (especially kids) avoiding products that are loaded with sneaky additives and preservatives to help people make informed decisions in the supermarket. She now works with highly skilled Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath, Maria Harpas, from Natural Health Medicine who is a superstar in her field, to help answer questions and share information about specific additives and preservatives! Here’s a round up of simple swaps you can make in the supermarket for your children’s lunchboxes! Supermarkets love to promote their ‘Back to School’ specials. But make sure you take a moment to read the ingredient list before you buy, as often these products are loaded with artificial additives and preservatives; which can be detrimental to little minds in a learning environment. Here are a couple of simple swaps, free from any nasties and are perfect for a school lunch box treat!

Maltodextrin (Corn), Concentrated Fruit Puree (21%) [Apple (15%), Pear (4%), Peach (2%)], Sugar, Soluble Corn Fibre, Modified Starch (1442), Fruit Juice Concentrates (5%) [Apple, Pineapple, Orange], Sunflower Oil ( Soy ), Plant Origin Emulsifier (471), Food Acid (Malic, Ascorbic), Natural Flavour, Vegetable Gums (410, 415), Colours (Anthocyanin, Turmeric), Vegetable Concentrate (Spirulina, Safflower). SWAP TO Fruit Wise Fruit Straps Ingredients: Apple, Strawberries.

FRUIT BOX Golden Circle Sunshine Punch Ingredients: Water, Reconstituted Fruit Juice (25%) [Apple or Pear, Pineapple, orange or Water Extracted orange, Peach Puree, Passion Fruit], Sugar, Food Acids (Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate), Vitamin C, Natural Flavours, Stabiliser (Pectin) SWAP TO Nudie Tropical Punch Ingredients: Apple juice (77%), Pineapple juice (9%), Banana Puree (6%), Mango Puree (6%), Passionfruit (2%)... and nothing else!

Sensory Apps for kids with special needs

Try out some of these sensory apps that might help with attention span, calming, refocusing or regulating the delicate sensory system of your kiddo. Heat pad Designed for relaxation purposes, Heat Pad is an app that fits the bill for exploring sensory stimuli in children with autism. The app simulates different heat-sensitive surfaces so that when you touch or draw your fingers over the screen, the surface will react. There are multiple surface options available; Sky, for example, puts relaxing clouds at your fingertips while Rainbow employs psychedelic colours. Fluidity HD Fluidity looks like the good old lava lamp of yesteryear but on your device! It’s a beautiful, visual, calming interactive app where kids can use their fingers to move the “fluid” around the screen. Like playing with slime, but without the sensory overload of getting your hands dirty – and without the mess! Miracle Modus The creator of Miracle Modus has autism and decided to make an app to help mitigate sensory overloads. The idea is simple: users can wind down or return to focus by watching hypnotising lights and rainbows while listening to (optional) accompanying sounds. A good option for children who suffer from sensory overloads or experience anxiety. BrainWorks BrainWorks is an app developed to provide children with the sensory breaks they need to function at their best. Taking the guesswork out of what activities will be the most helpful to children needing sensory breaks, it comes with over 200 sensory activities, customisable to your child’s sensory needs and mood.

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Diversity Dolls

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Quentin Kenihan All Inclusive Playspace

In what can only be called a win for diversity, Kmart has launched a range of inclusive toys, including the Baby Charlie doll with Down Syndrome.

Quentin Kenihan’s dream to build an inclusive playspace in the Adelaide CBD has become a reality – right on schedule, just in time for clear skies and sunny summer days when kids and their parents alike are busting to find somewhere new to play!

The Baby Charlie with Down Syndrome doll retails at $15 and has been added to the toy range to help children be kind to those with disabilities. Down Syndrome Australia expressed its praise for the dolls on Facebook, revealing the department store reached out early in the process to consult with them on ideas.

All inclusive play opportunities The playspace, located in beautiful Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14), honours much loved disability advocate Quentin Kenihan and features a wheelchair trampoline, sound and sensory garden and water play. Features include: 9 A wheelchair trampoline 9 A sound and sensory garden 9 Waterplay 9 Swings and a carousel 9 Paths, barbecue area, shelter and seats 9 Accessible toilets (including an accredited changing places facility) will soon be available Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink said she was thrilled Quentin’s vision had come to life.

Quentin fiercely advocated for an inclusive playground in the CBD and it’s wonderful we’ve honoured his legacy with this new playspace that will now be enjoyed by South Australians of all ages and abilities for many years to come.

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Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor said she looked forward to families enjoying the new playspace which honours the much-loved and missed disability advocate. “The new Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace is a fantastic addition to the playspaces within the Adelaide Park Lands and will attract hundreds of families to Rymill Park on these warmer weekends we’re now enjoying,” said the Lord Mayor. “I thank Quentin’s family and friends, Council’s Access and Inclusion Panel and key members of the community who have designed something I’m sure Quentin would love. I have no doubt it will be warmly embraced by children of all abilities from across Adelaide and it’s now ready for them to enjoy.”

“We're happy to see dolls with Down Syndrome in their new line of inclusive toys,” the post said. The new dolls are part of a series of additions to Kmart’s range that celebrates inclusion. In September 2020, the store launched a selection of impaired and disabled fashion dolls as part of its new inclusive range. “We hope these dolls help children celebrate all of the wonderful things that make us different and unique; and that they can help remove some of the stigma around disability.” John Gualtieri, Kmart Retail Director Australia & New Zealand said.

The Baby Charlie dolls $15 available in store and online kmart.com.au

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