Chat Well Allied Health is a paediatric allied health service for children aged 0-18, offering speech pathology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment, and social groups. They offer flexible service delivery options including; school or home visits, telehealth or clinic-based sessions, at Greenacres and Mawson Lakes. Their clinics are well equipped with a range of resources and materials, as well as an office pup, named Chelsea, to...
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Strawberry Picking at Beerenberg Farm, Adelaide Hills (November to April) A red ripe freshly picked strawberry has got to be one of the tastiest things in the whole world doesn’t it? If you haven’t taken the kids fruit picking yet definitely put it on the list for the January or April school holidays, and there’s no better spot than Pick Your Own Strawberries at Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf. It’s the perfect...
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Or in other words, summer ‘stuff’ our kids have had their eyes on and the products we think will keep them busy over the 6 weeks (which feels like 6 years) of summer school holidays. Everything from bathers to pool toys to beach essentials like hats and towels and sun shades, plus a few products we’ve found for us parents. These all make great Christmas gift ideas too so take a scroll through and make sure you’re set for...
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Find it at: West Tce, Port Broughton We love a regional playground! The playground on the foreshore at Port Broughton is EXCELLENT – you could spend a good few hours here. You’ll find it at the end of the Port Broughton Jetty, with a bakery (with decent coffee!) across the road. Winner! This playground is actually split into two fully fenced sections with about 100 metres between each. Don’t ask us why, we’re sure there...
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Awesome SA Charters, proudly owned and operated and is one of the biggest charter company in South Australia serving tourist and local fishoes along with teaching first timers how to enjoy a day on the water for, fishing and water sports. They are also about to launch a huge party boat to cater for larger group bookings for parties and events to cruise along the Port River and coast of South Australia. Their boats are equipped with up to...
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The birthday cake is the main event at a kids birthday party and it’s what the birthday girl or boy looks forward to the most – maybe apart from the pressies! There’s a bit of pressure coming up with the perfect cake and lets face it, not all of us have the energy or the gift of the bake. So if you’re a little challenged in the kitchen, before you go dusting off the Women’s Weekly Celebration cake book for another #bakefail – why not let the...
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Belair National Park Holiday Park is a family run holiday park only 11km from the CBD. The park is situated in the picturesque Belair National Park and offers accommodation to suit all budgets and guests needs. You’ll feel the serenity as you arrive and breathe in the fresh eucalyptus filled air. From glamping eco tents to cottages and powered/unpowered caravan and camping sites, guests can choose the option that is most suited to them and all...
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It’s called The Shores Eatery for a reason! You’ll find this fabulous cafe right on the foreshore at Wallaroo at the end of the Jetty – we think it’s one of the best places to eat on the Yorke Peninsula. Great food, great views, great service and a great welcoming vibe for the kids. Let’s start with that- as soon as we walked in the kids spotted the basket of bubbles and chalk on the counter and were thrilled to be...
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Right across the road from the Minlaton Caravan Park and the Minlaton Playground is the HJ & Brian Cook Native Animal Reserve. You can’t go inside, but take the kids for a walk around the perimeter to have a look at the emus, wallabies and birdlife. There are a few shady seats around the outside for you to sit and watch the animals. The emus were as curious about us as we were about them and followed us the whole way around! When we...
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Find it at: Fowler Terrace, Price We have found the perfect stop for the kids to stretch their legs, get some fresh air and have a snack while you are road tripping on the Yorke Peninsula. Price is on the eastern side of the leg (back of the thigh, if you will!), about half an hour before Ardrossan. It’s not a huge town, it’s known mainly for its salt processing plant but the playground sits on the edge of the town adjacent the salt flats and...
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The Capri is an independent not-for-profit cinema run by a network of generous volunteers. Built in 1941, it is heritage listed and houses the Theatre Organ Society’s unique world class theatre pipe organ. This is a real movie experience for those who love that old-school cinema experience, whilst still retaining those little luxuries we are now used too (the upstairs seats are new and SUPER comfy). The decor in the ground floor and mezanine...
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We love a family friendly winery and they don’t come much better than Vine Shed, in McLaren Vale on the wonderful Fleurieu Peninsula. If you haven’t been here yet, clear the diary and book in for lunch, wine tasting or some live music with the whole family at this stunner of a cellar door! The Vine Shed is so much more than a cellar door however – it is a full blown family friendly restaurant, wedding venue and live music...
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My family does dress up. We all love it. Book Week, fancy dress parties and ESPECIALLY Halloween, it’s our thing (OK maybe it’s mostly MY thing…..but anyway) We’ve done the Adams family, zombie family, skeleton family, Egyptian family, werewolf pack, day of the dead, vampire family, Nightmare Before Christmas and this year……….stay tuned! 2015 Zombie Cheerleaders 2016 Vampires, Corpse Bride and Edward...
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It’s Show Time baby! The Royal Adelaide Show is back from 5 – 13 September 2026, and we couldn’t be more excited! We know that with rising costs these days, planning a fun family day out can sometimes feel like a balancing act. If your kids are dreaming of carnival rides, piling up showbags, and tasting every sweet treat in sight, the budget can quickly add up. But don’t worry, with a bit of savvy planning, you can still enjoy a fantastic...
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If you are looking for accommodation close to the city of Adelaide without worrying about parking or the general craziness of the city, then staying at Levi Adelaide Holiday Park is the answer! Located in Vale Park, it is on the banks of the River Torrens, only 4kms from the city – perfect for when you have an event on in town but don’t want to have to drive all the way home with tired kids in the car. Book a cabin or camping site...
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Who doesn’t love a burger? The KiA team have slipped on their stretchy pants (ok that was just Tim) and taken to the streets to find the best family burgers. Fair to say our gastro mission uncovered some serious burger gold. Some we always knew were good, some we had to search bloody hard for and some, well we can’t actually tell you about, because burger disappointment is a real thing. We want fresh buns, tasty flame grilled meats, fancy...
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When we think of the playgrounds for toddlers we think of one key thing FENCES. Anything else is pretty much a bonus! We also look for swings, toilets and, even better, a nice shaded space. These things are not always possible (why don’t ALL playgrounds have fences ALL the way around?!), but check out these playgrounds around Adelaide that we think your kids- and you- will love. Here are what we think are the TOP TEN Toddler Playgrounds...
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Pull the shorts out of the cupboard, stock up on suncream & put the umbrellas away – SPRING IS HERE!! (Ok, maybe don’t put the umbrellas away just yet, cause you know, Adelaide. ) But the days are definitely getting longer & warmer so it’s time to come out of hibernation. If your kids have spent the winter months watching waaaaaay too much YouTube, I have some great spots for you to visit in Spring. Not just anywhere,...
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National Science Week happens each year in August and who better to help us with some easy at home science experiments that our favourite Sciencey friend SIMON! His fun, easy to follow YouTube videos make it super simple to play along at home. Which ones will you try?
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Ever heard of a square trampoline? Didn’t realise that was even possible? I didn’t either until I found out about Springfree® Trampolines and their range of not only standard round trampolines, but also their ingenious range pf oval and SQUARE trampolines! The days of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole (or in this case a round trampoline in a square garden) are over! But more about that later. Not only can you choose your...
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Half of the Kids in Adelaide team pinked up and went out to see the Barbie movie this weekend. The youngest is 8 years old, the oldest is….. (don’t worry we’ll keep that a secret Nanna)We’ve all had different opinions on it. No one hated it, most of us loved it, a couple of us thought it was good but not as great as was hoped, and isn’t that in itself actually just brilliant. We’ve all been out with our families this weekend, to see a...
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If you haven’t yet discovered the magical world of play that is the Adelaide owned store Oskar’s Wooden Ark, grab a coffee and allow a good bit of time to scroll through their website. It’s absolutely full of the most wonderful toys made to inspire parents and children to play, learn, explore, create, and make memories together. From brands like Grimm’s , Grapat, Gluckskafer, Sarah’s Silks and many more the range...
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Find it at: Corner of Graves and Hay Street, Kadina Some people think this is the best playground on the Yorke Peninsula, and we’d have to agree it would certainly be up there!This play space is divided into two areas. The main kids playground area is located in one corner of the park The main playground is;- Totally shaded – Fully fenced – Close to onsite toilets – Has “access for all ramps” that are...
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Is there anything better than an ice cream on a hot Adelaide day? (Or any day really?!) We have collated the best spots in Adelaide & beyond to enjoy a delicious ice cream, gelati, gelato, frozen yoghurt or even acai treat with the kids! Whether you’re into classic scoops and flavours like vanilla, chocolate or mint chocolate chip, or like something a bit fancy like peach and white chocolate (yes we recently found that) we’ve...
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Marion Bay Caravan Park is on the doorstep of the Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park which boasts amazing beaches for walkers, swimmers, families, surfers and everyone in between. There are great photography opportunities for the young budding photographer with animals and landscapes a plenty. We recently stayed at Marion Bay Caravan Park and were so impressed by the friendly hosts, the stunning views and how kid friendly the Park is. We...
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If ever something deserved its own day, chocolate has to be right up there. World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 each year and given Adelaide has so many fantastic purveyors of the sweet cocoa treat, we took one for the team [that’s you guys] and volunteered our tastebuds this World Chocolate Day to sample some South Australia’s BEST! Actually we made the kids blind taste a heap of delicious products below, just for...
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