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By Nicole Ohm, mum and manager at Brownes Dairy ow does your family celebrate Christmas Eve?

We posed this question to our friends and colleagues and their answers were as unique and diverse as the people we asked. From having fish and chips at the beach to sharing a pizza and kicking a footy in the park to going to midnight mass before a round of hot chocolates – or simply cuddling up at home to watch a Christmas movie in festive PJs. Every family seems to have their own way of making Christmas Eve a memorable and special time.

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Each year we lovingly leave out homebaked or store-bought cookies, by the fireplace or under the tree, with or without a sweet letter, note or gift – again, each family to its own. But one thing is for sure – Santa will have a belly full of delicious, fresh WA milk on Christmas Eve (just make sure you choose his favourite milk). As we reflected on this yearly ritual, we realised that for many small children, leaving milk for Santa is the very first gift they give to others. And that small act of giving takes us right to the very heart of what Christmas is all about.

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas.

One thing most families with young kids do have in common is the ritual of leaving out milk and cookies for Santa – and carrots for his reindeer, of course.

n the process of growing up, most children experience periods of difficulty – and some children may need more help than others.

Children have a hard time sitting in a big chair and talking about their feelings. Developmentally, they lack the language skills to express what they’re feeling or thinking. Often they don’t understand why they feel ‘sick’ or ‘mad.’ They just do. Play therapy is a well-researched specialised counselling technique for children aged between two and 10. This type of therapy is used all over the world to address a wide range of childhood concerns – including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, fear, sadness, shyness, social issues, chronic illness, trauma, and adjusting to family change. Play therapy is not like regular play. In play therapy, carefully selected toys, arts, and crafts are presented in a playroom. Here, with the help of a trusted therapist, children can express their inner world without words. The toys (chosen for their therapeutic value) become their ‘words’ and the play becomes their ‘language.’ In this way, play is to a child is what talking is to an adult. If a child is able to ‘play out’ their experiences and feelings, they are able to make sense of what is troubling them and work towards a place of

healing and resolution. The therapeutic relationship between the child and the ‘play therapist’ is very important in this kind of therapy. The child must feel comfortable, safe, trusting, accepted and understood by their therapist. Nina Fitch from Finding Balance Occupational Therapy and Play Therapy has plenty of experience building this all-important trust. Finding Balance Occupational Therapy and Play Therapy is based in Nedlands and offers a unique and well-respected service to children and their families or carers. They work with children with developmental and learning difficulties as well with children experiencing mental, emotional, social and behavioural issues. For more information, visit findingbalancetherapy.com.au or email hello@findingbalancetherapy.com.au

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utdoor spaces encourage children to take risks, fine-tune gross motor skills and foster a love of nature – which is why Goodstart Early Learning Huntingdale has recently undergone a $150,000 upgrade to it’s outdoor space. The new space focuses on natural features – including timber climbing frames, water play areas and lots of trees.

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Goodstart Huntingdale Centre Director, Leah Tirant, said the children were loving their new natural play area. ‘When we first started planning this playground, we went to parents and educators to get their input,’ Miss Tirant said. ‘The overwhelming response was that they wanted the playground to feature as many natural elements as possible – with a backto-nature area for messy play, and the use of

natural materials. Our new playground certainly delivers this.’ To arrange a tour of Goodstart Huntingdale or a Goodstart Early Learning centre near you, simply call 1800 222 543 or visit goodstart.org.au

Martial arts and young minds

artial arts can help children improve their mental and emotional health. It is renowned for developing coordination, focus and confidence in children – and is recommended by many specialist doctors.

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ATI Martial Arts can arm your child with the mindset and discipline they need to achieve success.Their reputation for excellence has been established over 30 years of dedication and service to the community – and their inclusive culture encourages children to meet new friends and become more self-reliant. The school’s unique rotational curriculum gets better, faster results – and fosters emotional and physical strength in their students.

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If you want to find out more about how ATI Martial Arts can benefit your family, call them for a free introductory session. ATI services most of the Perth Area. Joondalup (9301 0277), Claremont (9385 0577), Malaga (9248 7811), Midvale (92741896) and 16 other ATI schools, Visit atimartialarts.com.au for more information.

Give it some thought before it’s bought

uring the Christmas holiday season we tend to consume more than normal – and make lots of purchases.

Just remember that everything we buy eventually becomes waste, so we need to think about how these purchases can be disposed of before they end up in a bin. Ideally, we should think about this before we buy something that’s going to end up in landfill. items with less packaging or recyclable/reusable packaging. All these decisions can make a big impact on our waste footprint. Remember to ‘face your waste’ this holiday season.

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ome and utilise St John’s Urgent Care Centres – and save emergency departments for emergencies.

St John has been operating first-class medical services since 2016, including three Urgent Care Centres in Cockburn, Joondalup and Armadale. Urgent Care Centres provide patients with non-life threatening injuries or illnesses access to a doctor in a high-level care facility – without needing to attend an emergency department. The centres are staffed by skilled medical professionals that can treat walk-in patients – with consultations bulk billed for Medicare cardholders. Joondalup and Cockburn are open from 8am to 10pm every day, Armadale is open 10am to 6pm. They will be open every day over Christmas and New Year.

arm. Within minutes she was seen, x-rayed and treated by the doctor. I couldn’t believe we were sorted so quickly. We’d still be waiting in the emergency department,’ said Emily.

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Celebrate safely this summer

he summer holidays are a time of family gatherings and celebrations. Although this is an exciting time for children, unfortunately, it’s also the time when they’re most likely to injure themselves. Celebrations can be a little chaotic at times, which often leads to a lack of adult supervision – as there can be confusion over which adult is supervising when there are a number of people around.

Kids in Perth - The Parents’ Paper is a resource guide for parents containing solely advertising features. Kids in Perth - The Parents’ Paper is published monthly by Lasso E&P Pty Ltd at Suite 1 / 114 Churchill Avenue, Subiaco, WA 6008 Ph: (08) 9388 1600 www.kidsinperth.com A.C.N. 100 895 430 • ISSN No. 1443-3826 Editor:

Merry Christmas from all of us at Kids in Perth

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During this time of year, many activities involve water or the road, and there may be exposure to novelty items or Christmas decorations that are not safe for children. Kidsafe WA recommends the following tips to help prevent child injuries during the holiday season: • Actively supervise children during gatherings and ensure everyone knows who is responsible for supervising the children. • Actively supervise children within arm’s reach when in or around water. Never leave young children in the care of older children when around water – it’s just too much responsibility. • Check that the pool fence and gate are in good working order and never propped open.

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Your child will be the envy of the playground with one of these stable threewheelers – which improve balance and navigation, whilst promoting independence. Trike Tots are suitable for kids aged two to five years (max 30kg) and are designed to be lightweight, yet sturdy and durable.

Following last year’s hit show, Pierre Ulric’s new production is bigger, better and madder – a fascinating, fun and dynamic performance that is part magic and illusion, part science and learning! Starts on the last week of the school holidays. This will sell out – book now!

The reversible Table Tots table leads a double-life as a regular table and activity station. Simply flip the table top over to reveal clever spaces for sand and water play. Trike Tots retail at $49.95. The reversible Table Tots table, which includes a table and two chairs, retails at $69.95. Both are

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Your relationship with super

e all know that working people accumulate superannuation over time to assist with their retirement – and couples often combine their superannuation for that very purpose. But what happens if your relationship ends? Can the other person be entitled to your hardearned superannuation? In short, yes. Recent changes to the WA law means that de facto couples (marriage-like relationships exceeding two years) and divorced couples

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• Fremantle: 27 January and 2 February, 3.30pm. Tickets from $14. Group/family discounts apply. Named 2018’s WA Magician of the Year, Pierre Ulric can also perform for schools, birthday parties, corporate functions,

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can now include each other’s superannuation in the ‘pool of assets’ to be divided. In fact, it’s often the major financial asset in this pool – and particularly significant for the parent that has been out of the workforce while raising children. If you have any queries regarding superannuation and separation, or any other family law related questions, please contact HBR Family Lawyers on 9325 4612 for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

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n Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales will enter a parallel world with limitless possibilities – where more than one can wear the mask.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents and a fresh vision to this unique Spider-Man universe – with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.

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Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Nicolas Cage and Kimiko Glenn. Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be in cinemas from 13 December. Rating TBC.

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Why Montessori won me over

Mathematics is everywhere

By Nigel Wong, Montessori parent.

By Clive Kelly, MAWA

onsider how much we use mathematics each day. Whether reading a clock, measuring cooking ingredients or estimating distances – maths is integral to all we do.

s a parent, you may hear about Montessori from family and friends who’ve enrolled their children into a Montessori childcare or school but what makes it different?

There’s so much you can do with your children to get them practicing mathematics. For starters, try examining the geometry in buildings. Can you see any examples of quadrilaterals and triangles? Why do buildings rely on these shapes? What shapes are most efficient for building, stacking and storing?

While there are many unique characteristics associated with the Montessori Method, here are a few which inspired my decision towards choosing the Montessori Method for my child. • Multi Age Classrooms. Multi-age classrooms are a defining feature of Montessori preschools and schools because it gives children unique learning and social development opportunities. Younger children naturally learn by emulating their older peers so they develop faster while older children develop leadership through their mentoring of younger peers. In this environment, younger children are also more assertive while older children have greater empathy and respect towards others, even those who are younger. • A Learning environment which emphasizes responsibility and self-discipline. During lesson time, children are presented with various learning materials by their teacher and encouraged to make a choice. Being able to choose their own learning activities means children are empowered towards making a decision from an early age.

Being given responsibility means children are more willing to complete a task and happier to work independently. • Community of mutual respect & empathy. As a parent, I’ve observed my own child respectfully engaging with and speaking about his teachers more as peers rather than authority figures. A great social dynamic also exists amongst the children playing on the playground as they have friends both from the “older” and “younger” classes. Consequently, I believe this contributes towards being less bullying amongst the children. If my parent experiences resonate with you, I recommend for you to call your local Montessori childcares or schools to find out more.

Why not examine the relationships between two-dimensional shapes and threedimensional objects while you’re at it? Exploring these kinds of concepts with your children and you’re sure to get them thinking mathematically. You might even want to consider how we

judge distance and speed while travelling, throwing a ball, playing a game of chase. Can you tell how fast your car is going by counting? For more ways to foster a love of maths, visit mawainc.org.au

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• Email friends and family about your holiday

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• Write and post a letter to grandma • Play board games and card games • Tally the bill or work out change when you’re shopping

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ON ALL MONTH Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids Animaze: Amazing Animals for kids is Fremantle Arts Centre’s first-ever contemporary art exhibition for children – with works from more than 50 artists, specially designed play spaces, animal story readings, stroller tours and hands-on kid’s activites. The exhibition runs until Wednesday 23 January at Fremantle Arts Centre. Free entry. For more information, visit fac.org.au.

Family dinner at Niro’s Cafe Niro’s Cafe is coming to Kidz Paradise! Going out and being social with kids can sometimes be a bit challenging. Niro’s family dinners run every Friday and Saturday from 5.30–8pm – and kids play free! Book your table now by emailing info@niros.com.au or and follow them on Facebook.

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fitted to ensure it is correct for your child. Available at a number of locations around Perth. Bookings essential, call 6244 4880 to book. Fees apply.

Kidsafe WA Safety Demonstration House Visit Kidsafe’s Safety Demonstration House to learn about keeping children safe and reducing the risk of injuries in the home. Guided and self-guided tours available. Call 6244 4880 or visit kidsafewa.com.au for more information.

december 2018 SATURDAY1 Dinner dress-up fun Dress up your little ones in their favourite costume for dinner at Niro’s between 5.30–8pm. Games and more on the night! For more information, visit Niro’s on Facebook.com. To book your table, email info@niros.com.au.

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SUNDAY 2 Castledare Miniature Railways This magnificent miniature railway will be operating through December and January on the first and third Sundays from Niana and Wilson Park. The trains will also be running from Wilson on every Wednesday during the January school holidays. Visit castledare.com.au for full details of times, costs and photos.

TUESDAY 4 Kidsafe WA Baby Safety Seminar Ideal for expectant parents, these sessions include an overview of childhood injuries, a video on home safety, a child car restraint fitting demonstration and a selfguided tour through the Safety Demonstration House. Bookings essential. Contact Kidsafe on 6244 4880 to book.

Free Christmas Little Crafty Kids Session Join us at Centrepoint Midland Shopping Centre for lots of Christmas-themed stories, music and craft with the friendly staff from Brockman Community House. It

will be heaps of fun – plus there will be a visit from Santa! From 9.30–10.30am. For more information, head to the Centrepoint Midland Facebook page.

FRIDAY 7 Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade – Armadale From 6–9pm. In an annual Christmas tradition, the City of Armadale invites you to join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with Carols by Candlelight. This family-friendly event begins early with the Christmas Parade through Jull Street Mall – featuring a variety of well-known colourful characters and performances by local community groups. Follow the parade through to Memorial Park, where Santa Claus share some special words of wisdom.

Baldivis Parks Lanterns Markets From 5–8pm, Baldivis Parks – Corner Daintree St and Baldivis Rd, Baldivis. Join in another fun evening of live music, face painting, handmade market stalls, gourmet food vans and a special visit from Santa and his elf Twinkles! Some seating will be

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Christmas family disco at Niro’s Bring the family down for some Christmas fun – dinner from 5.30pm, crafts, music and entertainment from 6–7.30pm. $5 entry per child (ages two and up). Please register by emailing info@niros.com.au

There are no excuses now to take your kids camping! We make it easy with everything set up & ready to go. This is Pop Up Camping at its best in the world class Warren National Park!

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Christmas in Elfenbrook From 12–6pm on Main Street in Ellenbrook. Christmas Festival and Pageant in Ellenbrook’s CBD. Market stalls, live stage performances, mini art market, Christmas pageant (at 4pm), Murphy’s Lore (at 5pm), rides, activities, displays, Santa and more!

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Carols by Candlelight – Bayswater From 5–9pm at Halliday Park in Bayswater. Enjoy all your favourite festive carols under the stars at Halliday Park. There will be free children’s entertainment – including face painting, a bouncy castle and prizes to be won. Keep an eye out for a special guest dressed in red with his elf helper. Pack a picnic or choose from an array of food trucks with delicious treats on offer. Festive tunes provided by WA Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Sweet Thursday Community Singers and the Christmas Party Band. This is a free community event brought to you by the City of Bayswater.

Curtin Explorer From 10am–2pm at Curtin University. Fun for the whole family, with cubby building, mud kitchens, clay play and nature crowns. Workshops will also be delivered by our friends at Curtin University – including staff and students from the Early Childhood Education course, the Parks and Gardens team and the Engineering STEM Outreach Program. Collect your Curtin Explorer activity map and complete each activity to receive your very own nature stamp. Hand in your map at the end of the event to go into the running to win one of five geocaching containers – perfect for Curtin Explorers. This is a self-guided event.

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Spectacular Spectacular – CirQuest Circus From 7–9pm at 17 Howlett St in North Perth. CirQuest Circus has a very special evening of circus acts performed by students, teachers and special guests. It’s going to be truly spectacular! Tickets are available online or at the door from 6pm on the night. There will also be delicious (and famous) falafel rolls and lamb koftas available before the show. Visit cirquest.com.au.

SUNDAY 9 St Patrick’s Mount Lawley Christmas Festival 2018 From 3–9pm. The free festivities will stretch along Beaufort Street between Perth College and First Avenue (the whole of Beaufort Street will be closed to traffic on both sides this year!). There will be gourmet food, carols, a pop-up bar, Santa, Camels, free kid’s activities and more. Round off the day with carols by candlelight on the St Patrick’s lawn, before the iconic lights of the Mount Lawley Christmas Tree are turned on.

Summer Street Party – Town of Vic Park From 12–8pm in East Vic Park. This year’s theme is ‘The Summer of Love’ – with 50,000 people expected to attend. The Albany Hwy cafe strip will be transformed

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THURSDAY 13 Christmas in the QV1 Plaza x Perth Makers Market Perth Makers Market, Perth’s premier handmade artisan market, are excited to be bringing a selection of the finest makers in Perth to a pop-up market in the QV1 Plaza. Meet all your Christmas shopping needs in one easy location. Running from 11am–3pm.

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FRIDAY 14 Sleeping Beauty ballet Charlesworth Ballet Institute, alongside the support of Youth Ballet WA, presents, the coming-of-age fairy tale, and muchloved ballet, Sleeping Beauty. Featuring some of Perth’s finest young dancers, and a guest performance from West Australian Ballet’s Christian Luck.

SATURDAY15 A Very Cockburn Christmas From 2–8pm at Cockburn ARC. It’s going to be a very Cockburn Christmas this year with our new event partners Cockburn ARC and the Fremantle Football Club – as we join festive forces and bring you a special event with ARC Slide ‘n’ Splash Party, Fremantle Dockers Open Day and

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From 4–8pm at Lake Monger Reserve. Plenty of free activities for the children – including a visit from Santa, carnival rides, climbing wall and bungee, inflatable amusements, face painting, pony rides, animal farm, toddler gym and much more. Bring a picnic or enjoy the selection of delicious food on offer from the many food trucks. Sit back and enjoy the tunes performed by Twenty Feet Beat, Fremantle Sailing Club Pipes and Drums and join the

Cambridge Choristers and Melville Brass Band in the carols by candlelight followed the lighting of the Christmas tree. This event is smoke free. Free event parking is available on site. Parking is limited and participants are encouraged to walk, ride, carpool or take public transport. For more information, please contact the Town of Cambridge on 9347 6000.

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Christmas on the Green – featuring a fun evening of entertainment, including a Christmas artisan market. For more info visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/events

Night. The full program will be announced on Wednesday 5 December. For more information, visit waso.com.au.

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From 4–8pm in Hall Park, Western Foreshore, Mandurah. Food trucks, market stalls, amusement rides and a visit from Santa – plus face painting, bouncy castle, a petting zoo and more!

From 5–10.30pm at Langley Park. Christmas cheer for all to hear! Light your candles and get your jingle bells ready for a night filled with Christmas sing-alongs and classical music hits – with a magical fireworks filled finale under the stars. Hosted by Channel 9’s Louise Momber and Michael Thomson, Christmas Symphony will feature a complete program of classical music hits and everyone’s favourite Christmas carols. Families can sing-along to Jingle Bells and Silent

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Family Fundraiser Night at Niro’s Concluding the fundraiser for ‘Fostering Hope Perth,’ join in a family dinner and a fun night out – with entertainment, specials and a visit from Santa! Book your table now by emailing info@niros.com.au or and follow them on Facebook.

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On Sunday 13 January, East Fremantle Yacht Club will be hosting their Pirate Attack Day –and everyone is invited for a family-friendly day of pirate fun from 9am– 1pm. All aspiring young pirates are invited to dress up in their pirate best and come aboard for a tour of the Duyfken. Join the crew to discover what life was like aboard a real spice trader ship that sailed and did battle on the waters off Indonesia 400 years ago! There’ll also be a bouncy castle, games and lots more for the kids on the day. This is a

free event and is open to members and nonmembers – so be sure to come along and enjoy all the fun of the day! For more information, email reception@efyc.com.au or call 9339 8111.

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You don’t have to choose between family time and fitness at Wanneroo Aquamotion. Their fantastic crèche facilities are available from 8.45am–12pm, Monday to Saturday – so your little ones can play while you have some time to yourself. Join in one of their 50 group fitness classes, including 30-minute high intensity interval training classes, such as Metafit, and a suite of Les Mills classes. Or just relax in the cafe with a friend while the kids swim. Ask about their 30 days for $30 trial, which gives you access to the whole facility for just a dollar a day!

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SUNDAY 16 Christmas Markets at The Marina Mindarie Celebrate the festive season with this free event at The Marina Mindarie, from 12– 5pm – with artisan markets stalls, street food stalls, Christmas kids activities, carollers, live bands and roving Christmas performers. Even Santa will make an appearance! Proudly supported by CocaCola. For more information, visit themarinamindarie.com.

2018 Scarborough Christmas Carols The biggest Scarborough community event of the year – with community singing and entertainment and a massive fireworks display over the Indian Ocean.

All are welcome at this free familyfriendly event. Donations for programs and candles go to worthy causes. From 6– 8pm.

MONDAY 17 Snow in London Court From 10am daily until 21 December, London Court, Perth CBD. It will be a white Christmas at London court this year – with snow falling in this historic lane in the city. Bring the kids to experience a Perth Winter wonderland. Snow falls at 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am. Santa appears 11am–2pm.

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TUESDAY 18 Vic Park Christmas Twilight Market From 4.30–8.30pm in John McMillan Park, East Vic Park. This year Vic Park is hosting a Farmers’ Market Christmas Twilight Market! Christmas gift stalls, arts, crafts, gourmet products and more plus a delicious array of food vendors from around the world. Gingerbread man decorating station, Christmas crafts for the kids and a visit from Santa Claus!

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Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids Fremantle Arts Centre is putting kids front and centre with Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids, a fun and accessible exhibition for children. This free exhibition immerses 5-12 year olds into a world of art and animals. At Animaze, families can spend time exploring a generous mix of prints, paintings, sculpture, crochet and aquatic critters – as well as specially designed play spaces, story readings and craft activities. ‘Often it’s parents dragging their kids to the gallery, so we’re really pleased to present a show full of fun works that kids are excited to come to,’ FAC Curator Dr Ric Spencer said. ‘The whole show has been designed for kids to really get up close and enjoy the works.’ Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids is

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THURSDAY 20 Bunbury Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Grove Milligan Centre. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

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FRIDAY 28 Ningaloo Dome Experience – WA Maritime Museum Discover the magical underwater world of Ningaloo in the immersive 180-degree dome theatre. Jump aboard the minisubmarine Odyssea as it explores one of the greatest mega reefs on the planet! 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm. Director’s cut at 4.10pm. Visit museum.wa.gov.au. Runs until 31 January 2019.

SUNDAY 30 Mini Mermaid Course – Victoria Park

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and turn into a real mermaid or merman! Adults are also welcome to join the course and feel the mermaid magic. Mermaid tails are available for rent. Strong swimming abilities are required to join the course (recommend swimming level 5 or above). Book your spot at mermaidacademy.com.au.

Streets Happy Zoo Year From 3.30–8pm. Perth’s best kid’s NYE Party is back! The party starts early this year, giving you more time to explore the Zoo and visit your favourite animals and Zoorassic Park creatures. All before settling in for a night of non-stop

During this Mini Mermaid Course you’ll learn how to use a mermaid tail safely –

Friday and Saturday Family Dinners at Niro’s Cafe

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challenge course. Kids also love their free balloon artists and face painting on weekends and themed party rooms (for special occasions).

kids should play out of the sun.

The play area has three levels of fun to explore – including a toddler area and

Tropical Twist is easy to access from South Street and has ample car parking. This indoor play area is most popular on cold or rainy days – or on those hot summer days when

To book one of their popular party packages for kids, corporate events or afterhours functions, call 9331 8888 or go like their Facebook page to find out more.

ids and parents alike love Tropical Twist’s massive indoor play centre and café. Enjoy a cup of coffee (and babycinos too, of course) and some food while the kids go crazy. You can even catch up on your emails using their free wifi.

Learn to sail this summer

et your kids out on the water these school holidays – where they can get active, make new friends and learn to

sail.

Suitable for kids aged 7–12, the Tackers Learn to Sail courses from Nedlands Yacht Club are the perfect way to get started with sailing. Classes take place in the beautiful and protected waters of the Swan River. All instructors are fully accredited – and children are provided with safety gear and supervision.

Sailing is a great sport for kids to get involved with. It’s a social sport that promotes an active lifestyle and builds children’s confidence around water. Nonsailing friends and family are welcome to come along too and sit by the water and watch the sailing (bring a picnic!). Courses are $280 for a five-day course – from 8.30am–12.30pm, daily. All equipment is provided. For more information, visit Nyc.org.au or call 9386 5496. LAS3360/MAR15

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january 2019 WEDNESDAY 2 Mer-jestic Mermaids and Pirate at AQWA From 11am–2pm at AQWA. Be enchanted with the swimming mermaids in Adventure Bay and get your mermaid

makeup done – all whilst Pirate Pete entertains you with his piratey antics. This is a free event with no additional costs to general admission fees, however, we highly recommend booking online ahead of time as this is a very popular attraction. Annual membership pass holders are free! For more information, head to aqwa.com.au. From 2–9 January 2019 and 2–3 February.

Free martial arts induction lessons Beginners welcome to try any ATI Martial Arts program for free in January for two weeks – just call 1300 660 284 to book in and secure your spot in Taekwondo,

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Climbing a wall helps develop great coordination, focus and concentration in children. Finding a route on the climbing wall is like solving a puzzle – and making it to the top gives kids a great sense of accomplishment. The Adrenaline Vault youth program offers fun, creative, experiential learning for children 17 years and under. Designed to introduce climbing progressions to young climbers, the program also promotes healthy lifestyles and positive interactions between children. At Adrenaline Vault, children get to experience bouldering-only climbing – free

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FRIDAY 4 Kids Summer Fest From 8.30am–7.30pm at Elizabeth Quay. Kids Summer Fest arrives in Perth for contemporary family-friendly fun in the sun this January! A one-time entry fee grants you access to all the fantastic activities, rides, entertainment, exhibits and more! All held under loads of shade, and the big top, at the stunningly picturesque Elizabeth Quay. Each ticket includes a three hour session to enjoy unlimited carnival rides, stage shows, activities and exhibits – plus Nickelodeon’s Paw Patrol, amusements, silent discos and more! For more information, and for tickets, visit kidssummerfest.com.au. Runs 4–9 January.

SATURDAY5 Amelia Ryan – Simply the Breast It’s the ultimate mums night out this Fringe! Join cabaret darling (and new mum) Amelia Ryan as she returns to Fringe World with the very best bits from her critically acclaimed shows. From Las Vegas romps to late-night lactating, and lamenting pre-baby breasts (sigh) to feeling #blessed, she’ll take you on an

Summer holidays at the WA Museum

honest, relatable, and downright hilarious journey from mayhem to motherhood. Feb 5–9, 7.45pm. Bookings from fringeworld.com.au. Five shows only.

Under the Sea – WA Maritime Museum Explore a maritime wonderland these school holidays at the WA Maritime Museum. Under the Sea trail from 9.30am–5pm, Under the Sea craft and games from 10am–2pm, Storytelling at 10.30am. Visit museum.wa.gov.au. Runs until 20 January.

Wonderful Whales Marvel at Ross Potter’s beautiful whale drawing, on display in the new Storehouse Gallery, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the end of whaling in Australia. The Riddled with Rats trail runs from 9.30am–5pm, whale craft and games from 10am–2pm and storytelling starts at 10.30am. Free. Runs until 20 January.

Watch this Space – WA Museum Discovery Zone Get ready for a range of space-related activities and exploration – from meteorites to constellations. Have you ever wondered what a falling star is? How planets are formed? Join in and find out! 10am–2pm. Free. Visit museum.wa.gov.au. Runs until 27 January 2019.

Free youth squad trial at Adrenaline Vault Come and experience the world of free climbing at Adrenaline Vault every

On Sunday 10th (4–6pm) and 17th (5–7pm) February there will be origami activities and face painting with a traditional Lion Dance and blessing taking place on Sunday 10th February at 6.15pm.

In Freo, you can explore the magical underwater world of Ningaloo in an immersive 180- degree dome theatre at WA Maritime Museum – or go for a virtual reality Treasure Hunt at the WA Shipwrecks Museum. Visit the Discovery Zone in the State Library of WA and join in some out-ofthis- world activities – or find the Museum in a Container at Perth Zoo to discover fossils and learn about Australian dinosaurs. If you’re in Albany, Geraldton or Kalgoorlie there’s also lots for you to do these school holidays:

All roads lead to Rome! Museum of Geraldton

Summer Puzzlers Museum of the Goldfields

Olmec, Aztec, Maya – Ancient Mexico! Museum of the Great Southern For all the details, visit museum.wa.gov.au or call 1300 134 081.

MONDAY 7 Rainbow Island Treasure Hunt VR – WA Shipwrecks Museum Come on an adventure to Rainbow Island, a place steeped in stories of pirates, sailors and lost treasure. Join friends and family on a virtual reality treasure hunt throughout the island to claim as much of the legendary gold as possible. 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. $10. Visit museum.wa.gov.au. Runs until 1 February 2019.

Leederville Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Loftus Community Centre. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

TUESDAY 8 School Holiday Circus Kids love discovering the incredible things they can do at CirQuest’s School Holiday Circus! Sessions each day for kids of all ages – from 9–10am (for 2–4 year olds), 10.30am–12pm (for 4–6 year olds), 12.30am–2.30pm (for 7–9 year olds), 3– 5pm (for 10–15 year olds). Would your

children love to run away and join the circus these school holidays? Book now at cirquest.com.au. Runs until 11 January.

CirQuest Circus Arts Day Camps From 9am–5pm, 17 Howlett St, North Perth. Full-on full days of full immersion in the arts! Kids will love the jam-packed program – including cooking, upcycling, circus, pottery, music, painting, video editing – and making lovely, useful things to take home. You’ll be amazed to see what your kids create each day! Fees include all materials and three delicious, vegan, nut-free and gluten-free meals – made by the kids themselves. You don’t even need to pack a lunchbox! Book now at cirquest.com.au. Runs 8–11 and 14–17 January.

WEDNESDAY 9 Stagecoach Perth South Discovery Day Join in this free open event and get a taste of what Stagecoach Performing Arts is all about. The day will consist of taster sessions in singing, dance and drama – and will have an amazing a party atmosphere. If you’re aged between 6 and 18 and would like to give theatre arts a go, then join in the fun from 2.30–4.30pm at Lifestreams Church in Como.

Amelia Ryan’s 80’s Baby! It’s the sing-along, dance-along pop party for little people! If you’re under five and love to jive, join cabaret darling (and new

Celebrate the Year of the Pig! elebrate Chinese New Year – the Year of the Pig – at Spencer Village!

here’s so much to see and do with WA Museum these school holidays!

Saturday of the school holidays. For kids under 17 years. Climbing is a great way for kids to enjoy physical activity while having fun in a safe and social environment. Youth squad sessions are from 10.30am to 12pm. For further information visit adrenalinevault.com.au. Bookings essential. Call 6107 8359 or email perth.adrenalinevault@gmail.com

After the arts and crafts have wrapped up, you can tuck into some of Perth’s best Asian

street and hawker food at the international food hall. The spacious food court, complete with long benches and baby chairs, is a vibrant destination for a family dinner. For further information, see the Spencer Village advert on this page. Spencer Village is located at 202-212 Spencer Rd, Thornlie. Open seven days a week. Food hall is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Chinese New Year 2019! Traditional Lion Dance times Kardinya Park Shopping Centre Saturday 9 February at 11.30am Broadway Fair Shopping Centre Saturday 9 February at 5.30pm Spencer Village International Food Hall Sunday 10 February at 6.15pm, Watertown Brand Outlet Friday 8 February 2019 at 12pm Saturday 9 February at 12pm Sunday 10 February at 12pm

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READ THE PAPER ONLINE : WWW.KIDSINPERTH.COM mum), Amelia Ryan, as she bops and bounces for babies, tots and tikes. From vintage Play School classics to mum and dad’s favourite retro hits, you’ll be on your feet from start to finish at 80’s Baby! Feb 9–10, 3.30pm. Bookings fringeworld.com.au. Two shows only.

Midland Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Midland Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

THURSDAY 10 Junior Fishing Clinic Join one of Recfishwet’s popular and free SunSmart fishing clinics at the WA Maritime Museum. From 9.30–11.30am. Visit museum.wa.gov.au. Runs 10 and 17 of January.

Beechboro Minecraft Camp

for kids to enjoy physical activity while having fun in a safe and social environment. Youth squad sessions are from 10.30am to 12pm. For further information visit adrenalinevault.com.au. Bookings essential. Call 6107 8359 or email perth.adrenalinevault@gmail.com

SUNDAY 13 Pirate Attack at East Fremantle Yacht Club East Fremantle Yacht Club will be holding a Pirate Attack Day – and everyone is invited for a family-friendly day of pirate fun from 9am to 1pm. Take a tour aboard the Duyfken, hop on the bouncy castle, play games and more! This is a free event, so be sure to come along and enjoy all the fun!

Bull Creek Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds as part of the All Saints School holiday program. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

FRIDAY 18 Ellenbrook Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Ellenbrook Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

Joondalup Minecraft Camp

MONDAY 14 Claremont Minecraft Camp

Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Altone Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at Christchurch Grammar. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

SATURDAY12 Free youth squad trial at Adrenaline Vault

WEDNESDAY 16 Stagecoach Performing Arts Perth South

Come and experience the world of free climbing at Adrenaline Vault every Saturday of the school holidays. For kids under 17 years. Climbing is a great way

February 2019 and everyone between the ages of four and 18 is welcome. Visit stagecoachschools.com.au/perthsouth or the Perth South Facebook page for more information.

If you want to be a triple threat, then come along to Stagecoach Performing Arts at Lifestreams Christian Church in Como. Classes will commence on 16

Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Joondalup Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

SATURDAY19 Wacky Magic and Mad Science – Fringe World A brand new fantastic production following last year’s hit. Amazing fun for the whole family. Perth City: 19-26 Jan, 4pm daily. Fremantle: 27 Jan and 2 Feb, 3.30pm. For more info, and bookings, call

0456 777 240 or visit Mysteries.Global.

Free youth squad trial at Adrenaline Vault Come and experience the world of free climbing at Adrenaline Vault every Saturday of the school holidays. For kids under 17 years. Climbing is a great way for kids to enjoy physical activity while having fun in a safe and social environment. Youth squad sessions are from 10.30am to 12pm. For further information visit adrenalinevault.com.au. Bookings essential. Call 6107 8359 or email perth.adrenalinevault@gmail.com

Children are Stinky After a 5-star total sell out in the 2016 and 2017 Edinburgh Fringe sensation, you’d better book tickets in advance! Children are Stinky is full of high calibre circus, lighting fast hula-hoops and loads of laughs – leaving adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more. Thursday–Sunday at 1.45pm in the Pleasure Garden – from 19 January to 3 February. Tickets available through fringeworld.com or the Fringe Box Office.

MONDAY 21 Marine Scientist for a Day at AQWA From 9.45am–12.45pm at AQWA. The Marine Scientist for a Day experience will fuel children’s wonder for the underwater

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019 Sun 10th February 6.15pm

ORIGAMI AND FACE PAINTING ACTIVITIES

Fremantle

TRADITIONAL LION DANCE & BLESSING

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Celebrate the Year of the Pig

WA Maritime Museum

Museum of Geraldton Museum of the Great Southern

Under the Sea and Ningaloo Experience our immersive 180-degree dome theatre while watching the magical underwater world of Ningaloo. Join our junior ﬁshing clinic, trails, storytelling and much more.

All roads lead to Rome! Immerse yourself in the life of Ancient Rome.

Olmec, Aztec, Maya – Ancient Mexico Come on a journey of discovery as we unravel the mysteries of the ancient civilizations.

Sun 10th Feb• 4pm – 6pm Sun 17th Feb • 5pm - 7pm Museum in a Container

Perth Zoo

Perth's best Asian street & hawker food.

Discovery Zone

Comfortable and spacious, family friendly atmosphere.

State Library of WA

International Food Hall closed Monday & Tuesday (Except Public Holidays)

Spencer Village, 200 Spencer Rd, Thornlie Open 7 days a week. check us out on the web: www.kidsinperth.com

Museum in a Container Discover fossils from thousands of years ago and learn about some Australian dinosaurs.

Watch this Space Get ready for a range of space-related activities, from meteorites to constellations.

1300 134 081 #wamholidayfun @wamuseum

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English and Maths holiday tuition

and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

Maths and English holiday courses. Specialist tuition at NumberWorks’nWords Subiaco. Free assessment given. Also taking bookings for Term 1. Phone Janice on 9388 3727 for full details. Visit numberworksnwords.com.au. Runs January 21 – February 1.

TUESDAY 22 Arrowsmith information night – overcoming learning disorders

Redhage Basketball Holiday Camp A five-day basketball camp for girls and boys age 7–13 at Lords Recreation Centre. Runs January 21–25 from 1–5pm, daily. Register at redhagebasketball.com. Spots are limited.

Cockburn Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at the Bibra Lake Community Centre. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun

Does your child have a learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorder or ADD? Do you know it can be overcome at any age? Learn how the Arrowsmith Program strengthens the weaker cognitive areas that underlie learning problems – to help children become an independent and selfmotivated learners for life. Call Joanne on 0410 045 134 or email Joanne.dickenson@fec.org.au.

olds at the Baldivis Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

WEDNESDAY 23 Mandurah Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6–14 year olds at Lakelands Library. Book online at mindbuzz.com.au for a fun and educational day of Minecraft on PCs.

SATURDAY26 2019 Australia Day Festival From 8.30am–12.30pm at Perry Lakes Reserve in Floreat. Join us for a true Aussie-style celebration under the shady

Baldivis Minecraft Camp Mind Buzz Minecraft Camp for 6-14 year

Children really are stinky!

19 JAN - 3 FEB Thurs - Sun @ 1.45PM EXTRA SHOWS 27 JAN & 3 FEB @ 3.30PM De Parel Spiegeltent at The Pleasure Garden TIX available at the Box-office or

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fter a sell-out season – and winning the coveted Children’s Choice Award at Edinburgh Fringe (2016) – Circus Trick Tease are set to bring their action packed kids comedy Children are Stinky to Fringe World 2019. A high-energy circus to a rocking sound track, this hilarious show will convince you that toilet humour is the best kind of humour. Set as a retro 90’s Children’s Show which quickly becomes derailed by a smell, the duo try to solve the stink problem through sensational circus, silliness and incredible acrobatics but to no avail. Children in the audience are encouraged to step up and become the stars of the show resulting in a hilarious and messy adventure

Malia Walsh and Chris Carlos, the duo behind Circus Trick Tease are extremely talented performers boasting multiple international professional careers and have a handful of awards under their belts. The two join forces to create a power house performance full of lighting fast Hula Hooping, all the best music from the 90’s, dare devil balances, astounding strength, incredible acrobatics and a healthy dose of comedy. Children are Stinky is showing from Sunday 19 January - 3 February, 2019 at the De Parel Spiegeltent at The Woodside Pleasure Garden, part of Fringe World. Tickets are available from fringeworld.com.au

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READ THE PAPER ONLINE : WWW.KIDSINPERTH.COM gum trees at Perry Lakes – with a free BBQ breakfast generously supplied by the Lions Club of Floreat, a Welcome to Country, Citizenship Ceremony, live music, activities for the kids and much more. This event is smoke free.

The 7th annual Australia Day fundraiser Bring your family and friends down to Nedlands Yacht Club for an interactive day of sun, sand and water from 4–9pm. Picnic on the foreshore and enjoy catering from the Galley (canteen) and some of Perth’s best food trucks. There will be a slip and slide and games to keep the kids entertained for the afternoon – all while you relax and enjoy the views before the fireworks kick off.

Free youth squad trial at Adrenaline Vault Come and experience the world of free

climbing at Adrenaline Vault every Saturday of the school holidays. For kids under 17 years. Climbing is a great way for kids to enjoy physical activity while having fun in a safe and social environment. Youth squad sessions are from 10.30am to 12pm. For further information visit adrenalinevault.com.au. Bookings essential. Call 6107 8359 or email perth.adrenalinevault@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY 30 Toptots preschool and afterschool reading programs Toptots reading and preschool program is run on Wednesday and Thursday mornings in Riverton, from 10.30– 11.30am for children aged 3–6. The Afterschool Bingo Reading program is run on Thursdays in Wembley from 3.45– 4.45pm for all grade 1–3 students. Enquiries and bookings: mail@toptots.net.au or 0412 481 708.

THURSDAY 31 MAWA Mathematics Expo From 9am–4pm. Parent, students and teachers are encouraged to attend. This expo is aimed at supporting children’s mathematical learning at home. For more information, visit mawainc.org.au or call 9345 0388.

9499 1990 for Success and 9468 3240 for Joondalup.

Helene Gowers Ballet Schools Movement and music is the best for the development of your child’s brain. New and exciting classes for children from three years. Visit hgballet@hotmail.com or call 0438 344 383.

FEBRuary 2019 MONDAY 4 Forte School of Music – enrolments open! Call Forte School of Music to book a lesson. They have courses for children from six months of age through to 11 years of age – and private lessons for the most popular instruments. Call 1300 367 830 for Canning Vale and Applecross,

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Backstage with Amelia Ryan

abaret darling (and new mum) Amelia Ryan returns to Fringe World with two astounding new shows to delight both parents and bubs. But before she gets into full festival mode, we asked her a few questions about her new shows and her new role as a mum.

Tell us a bit about yourself as a person & performer. I find it hard to distinguish between these three aspects of my life as they’re all so inherently linked, but here goes: As a person, I’m full of paradoxes - I’m as funny as I am serious, I’m as spontaneous as I am disciplined, and I’m as extraverted as I am introverted. But mostly, I’m curious, an open book, and eager to experience all of life’s offerings. I’m also tired. Very, very tired. See below. As a parent, I try to be responsive (even at 2 o’clock in the morning), very loving (to the point of smothering), and playful - I love being a big kid with Archie. I’ve also been known to yell and scream ‘why won't you just sleep' at aforementioned 2 o’clock in the morning, so I’m far from perfect too. As a performer, well, my aim is to bring to the stage the kind of conversations you might have with your bestie at 1am, after a few wines. But perhaps (hopefully) a little

better articulated. I like to be honest, to make people laugh, perhaps think a little differently, and maybe even pull at the heartstrings.

your besties, a bottle of wine and let's all lament our pelvic floor.

How has parenting and

Tell us about your 2 Fringe

motherhood changed your

World Shows, what’re they all

comedy and creative

about? Who is your audience?

process?

I’ll be returning to Fringe World with both a show for Mums (and the brave dads) and, for the first time, a show for kids! I wanted to make a show that I could bring my little boy along to, full of lots of singing and dancing, aimed at the under fives. Admittedly, I'm a little uninspired by current hits for kids (I mean, Baby Shark?), so I thought why not rehash some of the tunes we grew up on! And so ‘80s Baby!’ was born. So you’ll hear everything from play school classics to Peter Coombe, right through to Madonna and WHAM, so plenty for parents and carers too. How can you not bust a move to the 80s! But I might throw in a few current hits just so the kids have plenty that they recognise too. As for Simply The Breast, this is one where you’ll definitely need to leave the kids at home. Featuring the (self-appointed) best songs from all of my shows to date, I’ll take you on an honest, relatable and hilarious journey from mayhem to motherhood. Grab

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What’s changed about my creative process is that it’s less of a ‘process’ and more of a 'mad scramble'! I’m only just starting to look into daycare for Archie now, so most of my work gets done when he sleeps. But you know what they say - the magic happens when you’re under pressure! (With plenty of coffee). And motherhood continues to dish out plenty of new comedy material, so hopefully I’ll continue to dish up plenty of new stuff parents can laugh (and cry!) ttoo. Archie inspires me to be present, playful and constantly curious about the world. I think that’s a great, and very fitting, approach to the creative process.

What inspired your shows? I’ve always been inspired by things that happen in my life. I write autobiographically, and like to think of my shows as a bit of a

public service - I share stories from my life so people leave feeling better about their lives. I talk about my childhood, questionable career moves (don’t ask), poor decisions with the opposite sex (again, don’t ask), wine, the quest for self-betterment (or lack there of), pregnancy, and now, the joys of motherhood! I write a lot of parodies…I love to think about a topic, and then come up with a fitting song and totally reinterpret the words. Who knew Supercalafragalistic would be such an appropriate song to discuss the multitude of unwelcome pregnancy symptoms? Or that Cyndi Laupers Time After Time would make such a perfect ode to hangovers? ‘Wine after wine”…

Simply the Breast runs from 5–9 Feb and 80’s Baby runs from 9–10 Feb (ages 0–5). Tickets are available from fringeworld.com.au

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