Goodbye Winter and hello Spring! We are anticipating the spring air, the spring flowers, the sunshine and I plan to picnic like a pro because well I feel like this has been one wet, wild and soggy winter.We’ve asked around the Kids in Adelaide team for our favourite...
Hey there, fellow coffee-loving parents and families on the hunt for a delightful spot to unwind and share some good food with your little ones! We've stumbled upon a hidden gem that we're absolutely thrilled to share with you – Macchinetta Coffee House. Nestled in an...
You may have lived down south your whole life and driven past this place a thousand times, without even realising it was a mere metres away on your daily commute! Located just to the west of the South Road mega freeway junction at Darlington and accessible from Sturt...
Lets face it, some times we all need a bit of creative help and sometimes if you just get the kids started, or the activities out that have been pushed to the back of the cupboard or shed, the kids will play for ages. Here is our list. What's on yours?...
Resources, activities and information provided by SA Department of Education to help children and young people continue to learn while at home. This website will be updated often and can be used alongside learning material given by individual class teachers or...
Would you like to NEVER buy baby wipes again? Would you like to make beautiful quality soft wipes for under $2 a pop? Even before any crazy stock shortages at the supermarkets, this was a popular and very quick and easy 'recipe' in our house for cheap, essentially...
We are SO lucky to have access to a world of resources. Literally. Here are some resources that may be beneficial. We’ll be updating this post regularly as we find more online resources, YouTube channels, apps and links to help you find educational ideas to fill your day.
The leaves are beginning to slowly change colour, which can mean only one thing, autumn is on it’s way! Autumn is the season of colour, and by far my favourite. I remember I used to go out of my way to step on a crunchy leaf, and for some reason it still brings out...
As a friend of Kids In Adelaide as well as having close to 20 years experience as a Reception teacher, I was so excited to be asked to write a blog about helpful tips for parents of children who are starting out on their exciting school journey! Hopefully, the...
If you have ever hidden in the toilet from your kids or partner to get five seconds of hush, if you have never left your kids with a trusted family member, sitter or friend over night (or even just for a wee while), I want you to repeat this - "in 2020 I am going to...
Find it at: Burbridge Road, Westbeach Complementing the playground, Stage 1 of the upgraded area at Apex Park caters for a wide variety of ages and is great for catch ups, parties, a general play or hit of tennis. The fully fenced playground features lots of equipment...
Find it at: Shamrock Road, Hallett Cove Nestled amongst the neighbourhood of Hallett Cove and located right next to the Hallett Cove train station and tennis courts this playground has just had an upgrade and it looks fabulous. With a mixture of a few pieces of...
Planning a family holiday in Dubai can be, in one word, overwhelming and in another word expensive! There are SO MANY options for accommodation, things to do and places to see that trying to put together an itinerary can be a bit of a brain explosion. I recently spent...
Summer is just around the corner and we have been busy getting our pool sorted for hours of swimming fun. This is also a great time for a quick review of how to make your pool safe, a topic that has been on my mind more than usual recently both because of an...
Find it at: St Clair Recreation Center With an additional $26.5m funding for the upgrade this amazing recreation and play space provides awesome experiences for locals and visitors. The revitalised precinct is a huge win for families and we are pleased to let you know...
Find it at: Haywood Ct, Mt Compass If your kids love to ride, skate or scoot you HAVE to put this on your school holidays to do list. The $1.15m recreation park includes a skate park, BMX track and nature play space with basket swing and slide. There's also a creek...
How do I know? Nope, not the blossoms or change in weather… it’s the daily sneezing, watery/itchy eyes and running nose of my hay fever suffering children! via GIPHY Pollen spreads far and wide and is nearly impossible to avoid, but if your family suffers from hay...
I often describe choking as a parent’s worst nightmare. It is a topic that I understandably get asked about a lot because it causes the most anxiety amongst parents, grandparents and carers. There is good reason for this as choking can happen quickly,...
Pain is a somewhat common presentation in children from early teething pain and immunisation discomfort; to bumps and grazes as children get faster and more adventurous as they grow. As a paediatric podiatrist we see children who are experiencing foot pain for a...
Looking for the perfect Barossa Valley blend of wine tasting and family fun? Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush vineyards, Whistler Wines is a hidden gem that provides both of those to family friendly perfection. Picnic spots don't get much better than this and...