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THE REAL WILD ONES Ali Clarke + Intergenerational Play + Taryn Brumfitt + The New Variety Children's Zoo

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Staff Writer Gemma Easton

Editorial Contributors Rebecca Morse Cassandra Kerr Olivia Williams Hayley Berlingeri Jake Dean Matilda Schwarz Saskia Webb Annabel Hartnett Helen Connolly Belinda Bracale Taryn Brumfitt

Sub Editor Cassandra Kerr

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Guess what? We are 2... that’s right, 12 issues in!!! This only occurred to me the other day and my first thought was that’s amazing, and then my second was... why aren’t we having a party...?

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Well, the truth is... we are too busy organising our children’s birthdays and working on this issue to think about our own (insert small violin)... next year!!!

We also hear from Liv Williams, one of our very dear KIDDO writers, who heartbreakingly opens up about losing her mother last year, and the effects that it has had on her both mentally and physically.

This issue we grabbed a minute with one of our favourite SA women in media, Ali Clarke of ABC breakfast radio. She chats to us about the chaos that is their life (and how she wouldn’t change a thing) as well as the roles that her and her husband Matt Clarke (Crows AFLW Coach and Crows AFL ruck coach) play in raising their children.

We head out to a modern day chicken shop, JOYBIRD for some fingerlicking chicken, and get to step inside the amazing new Variety Children’s Zoo with incredible inclusive facilities for every child.

We also meet up with a group of unlikely mates in a heartwarming story about intergenerational play and the positive changes that it’s making to the lives of the young, and the young at heart!

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Spring Fest is back @ Flinders

Turn Play Inside, Out Nature Play SA has announced its biggest project yet, a three week long festival! Through the Festival, Nature Play SA aims to highlight the importance of nature play for today’s generation of children and provide opportunities for families to access outdoor play events and activities across SA. With over 120 events, the Festival is in collaboration with 46 host organisations including local and state government, not-for-profits, playgroups, education sites, friends groups, libraries and more! The festival reaches every corner of the state with a significant focus on regional SA including Fleurieu Peninsula, Northern and Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Arid Lands (Port Augusta) and Eyre Peninsula and runs from September 28 until October 20. Nature Play SA newly appointed patron Katie Sarah said, “More than ever before, our vision is to inspire South Australian communities to engage children with nature through outdoor learning and play.”

Get ready to meet the animals, enjoy live music and get those thumbs green, because once again Flinders University have partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy this October! Come and be amazed by the weird, wacky and exciting wonders of science live on stage, construct your own cubby house overlooking the picturesque lake, or brew your own nature potion… SpringFest is a great day for all kids big and small. This is the perfect day out for the family to enjoy the wonderful Flinders University grounds and a range of free activities!

This day will be jam-packed with activities including: Artists on the Main Stage Amelia Ryan Adam Page Liz Calahan Bortier Okoe Nathan May

Activities Hub Screen Printing Workshop Basket weaving Anchor Court Stage The Bone Detectives Flinders University STEM Outreach Even Extinct Animals have Dental Records

Nature Play SA Lakeside Cubbies Geocaching Wildlife Displays & Shows Nature Potions and Tinkering

Some of the highlights include: • Explore, discover and play at • Get down and dirty with clay Felixstow Reserve. A free, fun-filled and enjoy cooking up a storm in day will have the whole family Adelaide’s beautiful Hills. Mount enjoying cultural walks, kite flying Barker community centre is where and cubby-house building at this it’s at! award winning nature park. • Mud pits, nature weaving, clay • Spend time wandering the olive station, nature crafts and carpentry grove maze and testing out the for little hands. The City of Tea Tree newly created Palmer nature Gully is waiting at your doorstep. playground. The Adventure Maze and Nature Craft in the Murray and • Flinders University is calling all explorers to experience the spring Mallee region is great for this. garden of fun, education and • Local bat experts invite you to entertainment! Weird, wacky and learn about the Grey-headed exciting wonders of science are on Flying Fox, one of SA’s most show. conspicuous animals. Get ready to be hands-on and creative at Botanic Park, Adelaide. Sit back and enjoy planning your spring school holiday adventures with Nature Play’s online Festival guide. Natureplaysa.org.au - Simply select a region, look at what’s on offer, and book tickets or register where required. @natureplaysa

10am – 3pm 19 October 2019 Flinders University Spring Fest 2019 flinders.edu.au/engage/culture/ whats-on/springfest

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Little Light is the new kid-on-the-block on King William Rd, Hyde Park and whether it's a special occasion or everyday wear, they have curated the most swoon-worthy collection of clothing for your little people. We chat to owners Chloe and Leah about their brand new venture and passion project. What is your passion? Before we became shop owners, we were regular mums that loved to dress up our children in beautiful clothes and shoes, and some of our favourite kids brands are only available interstate or internationally. Call us old fashioned— we preferred buying in store rather than shopping online; to be able to see the colour and feel the texture of fabric is a must to us.  WHY DID YOU START LITTLE LIGHT? As good friends, we have always wanted to open a business together. One day it just hit us— a children’s boutique filled with all the beautiful brands we love! Clothing, shoes, toys, even jewellery and homewares, pieces we'd buy for our own kids and recommend to friends and families, how good does that sound! And that was how it all started :)

 WHAT TO EXPECT IN STORE? At Little Light we are BIG on customer service, we do everything we can to make your shopping experience pleasant and satisfying. We have formal and casual clothing up to kids size 14, a large selection of shoes from newborn to size 33, plenty of handmade baby gifts to choose from, and we’ll gladly wrap your present up nice and pretty with a card and a gift bag :) We have a playroom and in store toilet, and don’t be shy to ask us for the following: - baby wipes and emergency nappies - change table or nursing chair - microwave - spring water

 TOP BRANDS? At Little Light we proudly stock some of the top Australian children’s brands, as well as some beautiful international labels. Good designs make us happy and we’d love to watch your children grow with our collection.

We also have a homeware range, if there's anything you've been looking for and couldn't find, please let us know and we'll try to source it for you.

• Here’s our current branding— • Tutu Du Monde • Huxbaby • Rock Your Baby • Dukes And Duchesses Apparel • Sunnylife • Anchor and Fox • Emu Australia • Old Soles • Ashdene • Jellycat (UK) • Louise Misha (France) • Boxbo (France) • Afternoon tea (japan) • Gelato Pique (Japan)

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@littlelightadelaide littlelight.com.au  BEST THING ABOUT BEING ON KING WILLIAM ROAD? King William Road has lots of character and charm, it really is a landmark of Adelaide. I love the variety and living here, being surrounded by cafes and flower shops, jewellers and beautiful clothing stores is something we are proud of. Everyday we meet local families and everyone is just so lovely and very supportive, we are deeply grateful.

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 WHY SHOP WITH YOU? We stock some unique brands that you rarely see in physical stores. Every little toy or hair clip is hand picked by us, in the hope that some little one will love and enjoy it.

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The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Goes ‘Under The Sea!’ This December everyone’s favourite nautical Disney tale, The Little Mermaid will be performed live in concert by the ASO! The beloved tale will be projected over a giant movie screen alongside an orchestra conducted by Nicholas Buc.

We chatted to ASO programs director Sarah Bleby about the upcoming performance:

 How does this performance encourage young children’s appreciation for Orchestra?

There’s nothing quite like being able to actually see the physical movements of the players and It’s hard to imagine anything more rewarding than watching your kiddos marvel in the magic of the flashes of their instruments as you watch the movie – especially when it’s familiar music. seeing their favourite characters; Ariel, Flounder, While you might know, in theory, that people play Sebastian, King Triton and Ursula, come to life instruments to make those sounds, you realise it in with the magic of live classical music. a much more vital way – there are actual humans Like every Disney tale, there are important hidden doing very skilful and coordinated things to messages for our little ones minds to be inspired produce this incredible sound that is an absolutely by. It’s also a creative way to help them discover integral element of the film. and grow their appreciation for instruments and  Why is it important for kids to be exposed music.

to music? What are some of the benefits?

Innately, we know that music is good for us - it’s why we’re drawn to it, why every culture on the planet makes it. However, there is now a growing body of research that proves that participation in music contributes significantly to stronger connections between the regions of the brain, better brain function, memory and attention. And the earlier children are exposed to music, the greater the impact on their cognitive development. It’s also an enormously important pathway to, and through, our emotions.

 Are there any important messages in this Disney tale? For anyone who’s ever felt a burning curiosity about another world, a desire to explore, learn, and experience a different way of life, Ariel is like looking at a reflection of ourselves. And that curiosity is a wonderful thing, but it comes with risk, and this really is a cautionary tale – making rash decisions can have dire consequences! There’s also a nice little nod to the idea that things – the gizmos and gadgets aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore – are not what it’s all about, life is about experience. A very tough note for us parents is that we might think we know what’s best for our child, but sometimes we need a little humility about that. If we fear too much for our children, it could kill our relationship with them. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live in Concert with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Live to Film Saturday 7 December, 6pm, Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena Tickets: aso.com.au

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State of Play With Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People It’s no secret that keeping active is important for us all. And we know that children, in particular, stand to gain the most from regular movement, setting themselves up for their future by moving lots while they’re young. But the latest research from the Heart Foundation tells us that only one-in-five children in Australia get their required amount of

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daily physical activity. So what can we, as parents and carers, do to try and turn this around? For those of us lucky enough to live in a childfriendly environment, it’s a no brainer to get outside, reduce our car usage by walking more, and engage with our community in ways that take us outdoors to enjoy picnics, gardening, cycling or the local playground - all conducive to building our experience and sense of fun, freedom and friendship (the hallmarks of ‘play’) in both ourselves and our children. "Outdoor child-friendly environments benefit everybody; they are more sustainable, offer greater connection and wellbeing with our neighbours, and are known to reduce crime. They also provide us with an easy way to clear our minds through physical movement, releasing those positive endorphins as we do so. Nature can be an amazing ‘cure for all’." The ‘8 80 Cities’ initiative developed in Toronto, Canada, determines the degree to which an environment is child-friendly by asking a series of child focused questions like this one: “is a child able to safely walk from their home to a store, buy a popsicle and return home before it melts?” What’s the answer from your point of view? Are we overly protective of our kids, or do we believe they are part of a community in which they feel safe and free? Although there are places in SA we know wouldn’t pass this ‘popsicle test’, asking

ourselves this kind of question provides a guide as to how effective our State infrastructure is at cultivating ‘child friendly environments’. While child-friendly design continues to be integrated into our neighbourhoods en masse, we can find lots of little ways to nurture habits that will benefit ourselves and our children immediately. These can include anything from choosing to walk to the shops and carry the shopping home, to taking the Frisbee or kite to the park one day a week. The possibilities are limitless. And I’m sure, like me, you can think of a few that could work particularly well for your family based on what you already know they enjoy and are interested in. These activities don’t need to be major things that disrupt set schedules – they can be small modifications that can easily integrate into already established daily routines. Before we know it, us and our kids will be moving more and taking greater advantage of abundant blue sky, temperate climate and clean air we are fortunate to enjoy in our own backyards – so let’s make the most of this Spring and get ourselves and our kids ‘out there’ more often, from today! 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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A visit to the Walford Early Learning Centre on a Friday morning playgroup session is a delightful experience! Young girls and boys from toddlers to the age of four years have a wonderful time playing, interacting, exploring, testing out the toys and engaging in play experiences that are especially set up for playgroup by Charmaine, the Early Learning Centre Director. The colourful and happy environment of the ELC has been deliberately created to stimulate the natural inquisitiveness and imagination of children in an informal setting. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are most welcome to join in a playgroup session from 10am on any Friday during term time. Playgroup provides an opportunity for girls and boys to develop their social skills and to foster friendships. Parents also have the chance to meet other parents over a good cup of coffee and chat while engaging with their children. The session concludes at 11.30am with group time of songs, dancing and stories to round off an exciting morning.

Play is the natural driving force for young children’s learning and so quality, age appropriate play experiences that encourage curiosity and engagement are offered to promote learning and lots of fun! The benefits of playgroup extend even further as parents and carers are able to spend time interacting with their children free from the distractions of work or home; and a big bonus is that there is no cleaning up! Charmaine commented,”It is not unusual to hear lunch plans or playdates being planned outside of Fridays which is testament to the strong bonds developed at playgroup.” To join in a playdate of fun at the Walford Early Learning Centre you are welcome to book a visit by calling Tel: 8373 4062 to obtain your complimentary voucher for the first session. Regular sessions are run on a “pay on the day” basis. Playgroup is a great introduction to the Pre-School learning program. Enquiries are welcome about continuing at the Walford Early Learning Centre giving your child the best possible start to school.

The early years of schooling are the beginning of an exciting and happy journey into the future that should be filled with wonderful experiences for both children and parents to remember forever.

Join in an informal playdate of fun and learning for girls and boys at the Walford Early Learning Centre! To learn more about playgroup and the Early Learning centre programs starting from 3 year of age contact: Libby Emery tel: 8373 4062 or admissions@walford.asn.au Tours of the ELC and Walford School are available every Friday at 9:30am. /9

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Is it a gravity-defying dog? Is it a furry pheasant? No, it’s a flying fox! The Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) has been a guest in Adelaide for nearly 10 years now. But why is it special, where does it come from and why has it chosen to call Adelaide home? We are lucky to have the Grey-headed flying foxes as our guests here in Adelaide, as they are not as common as they once were and normally only live along the east coast of Australia. They are in fact Australia’s largest bat, can weigh up to one kilogram and take flight on wings up to one metre across. Even though they are not native to the area, they are very important for ecological systems as they pollinate and spread the seed of over 100 native plants, helping our natural areas regenerate effectively into the future. They have joined eight native microbats that already live in and around the city.

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Many Adelaide residents may have also seen furry flying foxes feasting on fleshy fruit (what a tongue- twister!) from trees in their own backyards. If you’re lucky enough to have had one of these up-close encounters (they’re normally quite shy), you can rest assured that these flying foxes won’t eat all the apples and oranges of your hard-earned labour. They’ll only eat foreign fruits when native food sources (like pollen, nectar and fruit of native plants) are in scarce supply. So why not plant more native flowering plants?

Since their arrival, the Grey-headed flying foxes have been regular and welcome guests at some of Adelaide’s most important annual events, including WOMADelaide, Arts Festival and Fringe Festival activities in the east end of the city.

CARING FOR OUR CHARISMATIC COUSINS Adelaide saw its first flying foxes arrive in 2010 in their search for other places to live. Roost disturbance (from logging and agriculture), climate change, urban sprawl and drought in eastern states have been factors leading to their displacement. Adelaide offers the flying foxes a comfortable climate, access to food and water, and many tall trees in which they can roost. State Government Agencies, the City of Adelaide, private institutions and NGOs are working together to make sure our gregarious guest is comfortable for as long as it wants to call Adelaide home.

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But you don’t need to wait for festival season to have a look – take your children and a pair of binoculars to get a great up-close view of them in the western side of Botanic Park, south-west of Plane Tree Drive. Just be sure to avoid standing directly under them – you might be in for an unpleasant ‘gift’ from above! FLYING FOX FUN! Keep your eyes and ears tuned, as later this year the City of Adelaide is running fun and educational activities with partners - including the Adelaide Zoo and South Australian Museum in which you and your family will be able to get ‘hands-on’ in learning more about this incredible winged mammal and their fascinating fable of survival!

For more information visit: cityofadelaide.com/GHFlyingFox

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A story of love and loss

 What inspired you to write this book? I bonded with my grandson the day after he was born. He was premature and was in hospital for the first three months of his life, so he was in a fixed place and couldn’t escape my loving attention, my songs, my reading aloud, and my endless chatter. But it was when he was about 3 that I came to realise the strength of our bond and I was alarmed about the future. No one in my acquaintance died until I was 38, when a friend died of a heart attack. None of my close friends have died even now, and I’m 73. My parents lived till their very late 80s, and although I was distraught each time, it was time for them both to die, given their dementia. Grief struck me hard when my younger sister died two years ago, but given her circumstances also there was a sense of relief, for her sake.

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I didn’t know my own grandparents because I’d grown up in a different country, so their deaths left me unmoved, except for the death of my paternal grandfather, whom I re-met when I came back to Australia. I grew to love him when he was in his 90s and I was in my early 20s, but I didn’t have a bond with him when I was a child.

A life-cycle story aimed at the very young and also those much older. Renowned author Mem Fox and illustrator Freya Blackwood have created this touching and charming story about the journey of life to help our little ones grasp the notion of loss. We asked Mem Fox a few questions to get an insight into the thought process behind her newest book:

My grandson will experience the death of my husband and me perhaps within the next ten years. The grief doesn’t bear thinking about. It took me six years to write The Tiny Star, so it’s not for him anymore. He’s 9. It’s more for me, I guess, to comfort myself.

And of course, I hope it comforts parents and those very young children whose grandparents eventually disappear, and who need a more cheerful ending to the sad ending of that relationship.

 Do we, as a society, talk about death enough? No, I don’t think we do talk about death enough. If we did, it would be less ghastly for everyone concerned. It’s pointless pretending that everyone lives forever or hoping that the people we love won’t die. I don’t think it’s necessary to talk about death if it doesn’t come up in the conversation naturally, but when it does, or when a death occurs, it seems to me to be almost wicked not to deal with it with the greatest sensitivity, head-on. To avoid it is surely psychologically dreadful.

 What can shared reading do for a child’s development? Shared reading, from 0-5 and after, provides a bountiful basket of goodies that will nourish a child educationally, socially, linguistically, and scholastically for the rest of their lives. The attachments they form with us when we read to them, through the laughter and the sighing, the excitement and the silence, the love and the comfort, will make them feel psychologically safe, and thrilled to be alive. They will learn to talk early, with sensational vocabulary. They will fly into reading at school. Their success and happiness will be our success and happiness. Far from being a tedious duty, reading to our children is scrumptious fun and helps us, let alone the kids, unwind and totally relax at the end of our very busy days.

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“How do I help my child have a positive body image?” It’s a question I get asked all the time and the answer is simple – you show them how. A recent study identified the number one issue concerning our children is body image. Say what? Not global warming or war, but instead how they feel about their body. “Too fat” “Too thin” “Not muscly enough” kids are more preoccupied with negative thoughts about their bodies than they are with the joys of being a kid. You know; riding a bike, getting swooped by a magpie, building a cubby house, running naked through the sprinkler.

Kids have forgotten to be kids because we live in a world that tells them grow up, tighten up, sex it up and get likes. But let’s not focus on the negative, that will get us nowhere. Let’s focus on what we can do to help our little ones navigate a complex world of toxic messages.

Your home is sacred... We can’t control the messages kids receive when they walk out the front door but we can protect them in our homes. Create a rule in your home that involves a zero tolerance policy for making negative judgments about appearance, towards each other or anyone else (for example watching TV “he looks big” / “she looks old” etc.) Move your body for pleasure – not punishment!

Show your kids how much fun you can have with your body. There are a million ways to move your body, exercise should never be punishment for something you ate or for ‘being naughty.’ Move your body because it’s enjoyable to, let your children see that you do it for the endorphin rush, the connection to nature or just because it’s fun - not because you are ‘losing weight’ or getting ready for summer. Talk about the magic of your body – all the time!

Eyes that can see, ears that can hear, a heart that beats, legs that dance, arms that can wrap around one another – there are so many reasons to be grateful for our bodies, but for the most part we take the magic for granted. So don’t. Find opportunities to bring a positive perspective about our bodies into conversations every single day, you can even write positive messages and stick them on the fridge or pin board “Thanks legs for all the walking you do!” “Thanks tummy for being a home to my kids!” The positivity you express about your own body will rub off onto them – after all you are their Queen (or King!). / 12

Stop commenting on weight loss.

A lifetime ago when I trained for a bodybuilding competition and lost a bunch of weight, I’ll never forget how many mums at school came up to me to ‘congratulate’ me on my weight loss. “You’re so inspiring” “Wow how much weight have you lost?” “I need to go on a diet!” So many of these comments were made in front of my kids, the takeaway for my kids – weight loss is inspirational and diets are the way to achieve success. How about we acknowledge that weight loss or weight gain amongst our friends is completely irrelevant, I couldn’t care less what my friends weigh. My connection to them is the energy we exchange and the adventures we share together, not a number on a scale. Finally, try not to feel too overwhelmed, this parenting gig is no walk in the park but you can’t go wrong if you keep it positive and simply do your best!

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The best of our socials… Charlie’s Angels move to the side because Celeste Barber, Teresa Palmer and Natasha Stott Despoja have joined the Embrace Kids documentary as Executive Producers. Talk about a dream team! We’ve been inundated with ‘Embrace bum shots’ from women all around the world and we like it! Embracing your body is so infectious, we hope you catch it sooner than later!

EMBRACE YOU STARTS SOON! We are about to kick off my 4-week online program “Embrace You”. Learn how to stop hating your body, start loving your life and best of all you can pass on the life-changing strategies to your little ones, so they can embrace too! Embrace You has a 94% success rate – more time, energy and fun awaits, join www.embraceyouonline.com

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I’m Hayley Berlingeri, Adelaide born and bred, mamma of three, and here I am just finding my way (AKA fumbling!!) through my days with my little ones, trying to be the best version of me that I possibly can be (which more often than not, results in me flopped out on the sofa at 10:34pm eating an entire packet of Mint Slice bickies, and thanking God that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it!) Before the babes came in to being, I poured my heart into my career as a Junior Primary teacher and JP Coordinating Principal, I travelled the world, near and far, and I solidly slept. But since then have given every waking minute to motherhood and all its mess, mayhem and marvel. Oh, and I love to share our stories in squares on our Insta page @sweetlittlestory

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Oh! Wowee! I’m possibly THE WORST person to ask!!! I find myself constantly grappling with the idea of having another baby. And, just as much so, constantly grappling with the idea of NOT having another baby! I can never seem to settle on, and be content with a decision. That Katy Perry song comes to mind for some reason. You know the one…”You’re hot then you’re cold. You’re yes then you’re no. You’re in then you’re out. You’re up then you’re down…”

After our eldest two, Valentina and Romeo, were born, we thought we were ‘done’. We had always planned on having two babes, and thank God, for us, it was an easy ride to get there. We had our pigeon pair (and I’ll be honest here and add that I had always KNOWN that I would have two little girls, then…surprise! IT’S A BOY! And, no surprise! I lost my mind! Gender disappointment IS a thing! But that’s a topic for another column!!) and that was that! But then, on the day of my darling Granny’s funeral I peed on a stick and two pink lines glowed back at me…even though I was still on Nuva Ring contraception, and even though hubs and I had had ‘the chat’ (that went something like ‘if I was to ever get pregnant again I think I’d curl up in the kitchen in the foetal position and eat myself to oblivion!) And then there was Sonny. And he’s the biggest blessing of a boy that ever there was! He’s sparked something in me that makes me want (well, sometimes want!!) to have more babies! All the babies!! I think about how mind-blowingly beautiful it is to have a teeny soul growing inside of you, a secret bond forming like no other. And I remember how nothing, and I mean NOTHING compares to that feeling of pulling your newborn from your body with your own two hands. And I reminisce about the pure magic you see when you look into that baby’s fresh new eyes for the very first time and the loveabove-all-loves hits you in the heart. And I think to myself (and I beg to my husband!!) Ohhhh! I NEED another baby!!!!!

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But then, in the split of a second, I think about ballooning and getting big bellied, and chubby faced all over again. And my thoughts dash to having boobs that even more so resemble two thin, floppy socks with half a teaspoon of sand in each. And I think about the aftermath of birth, and having to walk around like a western cowboy with a smashed avo between my legs. And I think to myself (and I beg to my husband!!) Ohhhh! Don’t EVER let me have another baby!!! See, told you I was THE WORST person to ask!! So, I’ll leave you with the words from one of my lovely and very knowledgeable Instagram followers who, when I asked her the question, replied “You know you’re done when the thought of doing it all over again makes your uterus curl up and run away.” Considering those wise words, and the fact that my uterus hasn’t yet headed for the hills and is still tucked up inside me, it looks like I’ll be going for number FOUR!!!

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“The most impressive dedication to early childhood artistic preservation came from a mother who photographed each piece and transformed it into a coffee table book.” Rebecca Morse presents Adelaide’s Ten News First bulletin and is co-host of hit107’s breakfast show, Bec & Cosi.

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. @rebeccamorse

Do you keep your children’s artwork / craft projects / school books? If so, how much of it, and for how long? I am guilty of sticking it on the fridge next to the bills for a couple of weeks and then sheepishly discarding it when the next abstract masterpiece of paddle pop sticks and feathers comes home from school. I’m not a complete monster, some get kept, anything that displays artistic merit I may be able to draw on if the child responsible chooses to pursue a career in the arts. Also, anything with a handprint. Because how cute, how little etc. Handmade Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and birthday cards are kept. You know, the ones that say Mummy’s Favourite Drink: wine. Well baby girl, it’s highly likely that without wine you would not have been conceived, nor would Mummy have survived being a Mummy with her sanity intact thus far. And when I say they are “kept” I mean they are randomly shoved in a cupboard to one day be transferred into a neatly-labelled storage box. When I have the spare time. Lol. I wasn’t always like this. There was a gradual loss of sentimentality from the first through to the third child. When the eldest was born I kept her ultrasound pictures, her hospital wristband, the first angelic blonde curl cut from her head. / 14

They were glued proudly and dutifully into a baby book. I purchased small canvases and invited a clucky friend to my house for a “crafternoon” during which we dipped the precious newborn’s feet and hands into paint and made them into little artworks to be displayed around the home. I took photos of her in the bath, had them enlarged, and put them on the wall above said bath. I went to Spotlight and bought fabric covered in farm animals and stretched it into artwork to decorate her nursery walls. Mid-Twenties-First-Time-Mum Bec had waaaaaay too much time on her hands. When the second child was born there was no time for a baby book. But by this stage the digital photo book had been invented therefore when I had an attack of the guilts about the lack of documentation of her life, I whipped up a quick book and considered that box ticked. There were no personalised decorations on our walls, in the bathroom or indeed in her nursery. Then there was the third child.

The third child may have reason to suspect her childhood did not occur. Lucky Instagram came along in her toddler years or there may well have been little evidence of her very existence. As for decorating her nursery. Welllll she didn’t really have one. Her hand-me-down cot was placed in the study nook outside our bedroom and when she was old enough to move into a Big Girl’s Bed she shared a room with her older sibling. Builds resilience.

We discussed on radio my penchant for Marie Kondo-ing my kids’ artwork and school books and I’ll admit the majority of our callers made me feel mildly shamed. One kept big storage boxes under their bed full of every piece of childhood creativity their offspring had ever brought home. Another laminated artworks to save them from disintegration into the future. (EarlyTwenties-First-Time-Mum Bec really wanted a laminator) The most impressive dedication to early childhood artistic preservation came from a mother who photographed each piece and transformed it into a coffee table book. And here’s me tiptoeing out to the recycling bin at the end of the school year dumping books containing pages and pages of long division and handwriting practice that document crucial stages of my children’s developmental progress. Mother. Of. The. Year. But here’s the thing. Here’s why I set my sentimentality benchmark relatively low. Would I now, in my forties, want to leaf through all of my primary school memories? If I’m honest, no I would not, and had my parents gone to the trouble of holding onto such prehistoric relics, I would just feel guilty turfing them out after a quick nostalgic perusal. Unless I’d made a Mother’s Day card exposing my mum’s alcoholic beverage of choice circa 1980. That, I’d still like to see.

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 Did you do much Nature Play as a kid?

PHOTOS —Megan Crabb

Even from my earliest memories, I have always loved nature play. Climbing trees, exploring the outdoors, making potions and mud pies, and even fishing occasionally! It’s not an uncommon story - that my strong connection with nature was lost somewhere along the path of growing up. But when I had my own children I began to realise how different their childhood was to mine – too much screen time and not enough green time. So when I started to take steps to change that, I realised that many parents were in the same boat. In 2016 I established Wild Imagination, which is a nature play program that has seen about 20,000 kids enjoy nature play with us.

Author—Brooke Davies

After a successful crowd-funding campaign, Adelaide mum and creator of Wild Imagination, Brooke Davis has now launched her nature play book for kids titled ‘Your Wild imagination’. A great Christmas pressie idea if you ask us! From 3+ years old the book is for anyone big or small who wishes to be inspired. It includes over 20 nature play activities that can be transformed by your own unique creativity. Just one of the book’s many gorgeous images is featured on our cover. As parents we are always looking for ways to avoid our kids spending too much time behind a screen. Brooke created Wild Imagination with the intention for kids to have more green time and less screen time, while allowing their imaginations to run wild and free. We spoke to Brooke about her new book and inspirations:

 How did you go about getting it off the ground? Publishing a book was a daunting task, so I sought the help of others by running a crowdfunding campaign to raise enough money to print the first run of books. We reached our target with a few days to spare and sold about 900 books in the process. I’m so grateful to those early supporters for helping to get it published!

 Tell us a bit about the content of the book? What will we find inside? It’s called Your Wild Imagination because the activities are open ended and the images are there to ignite your imagination, not prescribe how it should look in the end. The book has more than 20 activities, plus school holiday projects and is best suited to kids aged 2 – 10 years but is for anyone who would like more nature and play in their lives. Some of the activities you can expect are flower crowns, wood whittling, magic wands, nature masks and fabric printing. It is filled with beautiful images and easy to follow instructions. There is a real focus on sustainability, so you won’t need to go out and buy a bunch of materials to get going. Mostly, you will be able to use what you find in your garden or local park, combined with some items from your home or a second hand shop. Measuring 15cm x 23cm, it is the perfect size for little hands and fits well into a kids backpack.

 What’s next for Wild imagination? We're taking a break from running our own school holiday programs for the foreseeable future, but instead we're partnering with councils, schools and events to bring nature play to Adelaide kids. You’ll find us doing nature play activities and selling the book at various events around Adelaide (check our website for dates). Next year I’ll begin working on the second book, which has more nature play activities for primary school aged kids. Longer term, there will be more books for different ages and interests, including for tweens and adults. wildimagination.com.au @wildimaginationnatureplay

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There’s an APP for that! We know a lot more about mental health thanks to the lines of conversation opening up. But, it can often still be difficult to gauge mental health issues and the emotional wellbeing of our kiddos, enter: the Child360 app. We chat to Dr Penny Burns to find out more. WORDS — Cassandra Kerr

What is 'emotional wellbeing'? Social and emotional wellbeing refers holistically to a child’s mental health and emphasises the wellbeing. Focusing on behavioural and emotional strengths, and how well children cope with difficult situations. What impacts a child's mental health and emotional wellbeing? Almost everything – a child is influenced by what surrounds them more than adults. A child’s emotional wellbeing is protected by: • Individual factors: temperament, optimism, values etc • Family factors: caring parents, other family members • School factors: sense of belonging, prosocial peer group, responsibilities • Community and cultural factors: sense of connectedness, strong cultural identity, access to support outside of the family unit • Life events: good physical health, sense of safety What is the Child360 app?

The Child360 app is a tool for parents to reflect on how they’re supporting their child’s wellbeing. It aims to help identify areas where action can be taken and provide access to accurate information and/or professional assistance.

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Advice for parents in managing and supporting their child's emotional health? Being aware a child’s emotional health needs to be looked after just as much as their physical health. Parents know their children better than anyone, if you have a sense your child is behaving differently, it’s important to check in with them in a way appropriate for their age, developmental stage and personality. What are warning signs that may warrant concern about your child's behaviour? Safety is paramount and any change that affects the child’s safety needs to be urgently addressed. Warning signs vary for different ages and stages of a child’s life according to their personality and cultural environment, but centre around a change in usual behaviour. If a very quiet child becomes uncharacteristically angry and aggressive or if a talkative child becomes quiet and withdrawn these are behavioural changes that need to be investigated. Very young children can’t tell us what they’re feeling but show us through behavioural and emotional changes. What are the five focus areas of the app? • Parent-Child Relationship • Emotions & Behaviours • Routines

6 tips to raising an emotionally healthy child 1. Enjoy the ride! Parents are the most important person in a child’s life. Enjoy this relationship.

2. Laugh a lot! Embrace positive emotions and acknowledge and learn how to manage negative emotions.

3. Be consistent! Maintain routines and norms when times get tough.

4. Chatter on! Communicate often with your child – try to gain an understanding of life from their perspective.

5. Gather your village! Encourage broad support networks for your child and family – extended family, friends, hobby groups, health professionals, etc.

• Communication • Support Networks Can you tell us about the GP feature? The app provides a facility to write a letter that can be used as a prompt to help you talk to your GP about your concerns for your child’s emotional wellbeing, and work together to address the issue.

6. Get physical! Physical health and mental health go together.

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Running from my grief A little over a year ago, I lost my mum. And she wasn’t just a regular mum, she was a cool mum.

"Because in so many ways, grief is just another word for love. I can’t outrun that; and I don’t want to." WO R D

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She was my first and oldest friend, my staunchest supporter, the person who would always understand my left-of-centre jokes or my slightly inappropriate sarcasm. In fact, she’s probably the reason why I even make those jokes or am inappropriately sarcastic in the first place. Those things were our love language. The foundation of our lifelong friendship, forged in belly laughs and jokes only the two of us understood. In the year that’s passed since, a lot of things have changed, and yet... a lot of things have also stayed the same. In the days and weeks immediately following her death, my grief was visceral; tangible. I wore it with me everywhere I went. I lay with it awake every night on the couch mindlessly watching late night reruns of 90-day Fiancé. It rested on my shoulders in everything I did and it resonated through every word I spoke. The loss of her was an incalculable blow that had left me breathless and without anchor. In that year, I took my grief to the same place over and over again; the gym. This wasn’t entirely offbrand for me; in my adult life I’ve morphed into one of those irritating activewear clad mums who talk about exercise all the time when literally nobody asked (sorry friends), but this new motherless version of myself attacked it with a new intensity and focus. Somehow, I thought if I just kept running… maybe I could outrun my grief. With every foot strike on the treadmill, maybe I could get one step further away from feeling like my entire world was falling apart, from the constant wondering how… if there was no her, I could still / 17

be me. If I could just run, I wouldn’t have to face the devastation that was waiting to envelop me in every other facet of my life. It wasn’t grief making me feel like I couldn’t come up for air, it was running. It wasn’t the loss of her making every muscle in my body ache, it was running. I didn’t wake up every morning hurting because I was hurting, it was running. That’s what I told myself.

I ran so fast, and so far, that I broke. Literally. What was initially a little niggle of discomfort in my leg, became over the course of a month, searing agonising pain. But still, I kept running. When I finally relented and took myself to the doctor because I could barely walk (and yet… was still running), an MRI revealed a significant stress fracture to my fibula from overuse. We laugh about it now, because if anyone was going to break their own leg, it would be me, but in my mind, it seemed like the end of the earth at the time. Running gave me a time to be sad, sometimes sweat and tears would become one as I pounded stride after stride on the treadmill. Running gave me a purpose, a place to go where it was just me and my grief, and no one to tell me it was time to start finding another way to move forward.

can’t win it; it’s borne of loss. As the dust I was kicking up day after day settled, it dawned on me. The day mum died was not just a date on a calendar. It was the day when my very existence changed forever. The death of your mother, they say, is the first sorrow wept without her. But, what I’ve had to realise as I’ve been so tightly grasping the last vestiges of the woman that loved me like no one else ever has, is that she’s not really gone. I’m not living my life without her in it. She’s here in so many ways. She’s here in the blue of my son Henry’s eyes. She’s here in the beautiful art my daughter Tilly quietly creates. She’s here in the stubborn, wicked, infectious sense of humour of my littlest girl, Rosie. She is here in the words that I write, and in the unconditional love that I know how to give. So maybe my morning runs, shouldn’t be mourning runs anymore. Because in so many ways, grief is just another word for love. I can’t outrun that; and I don’t want to.

But that’s what I had to do, find another way. Because over the months since, when I could no longer spend hours convincing myself I could somehow manage to outrun my sadness, I realised a few things. Grief is a marathon, but it’s not a race; it’s a journey. There’s no medal at the end of it, because it doesn’t end. There’s no finish line. You / 17

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HANDS ON FUN @ ADELAIDE ZOO Something wild is happening at Adelaide Zoo! Your favourite furry friends have moved into their new home! WORDS — Gemma Easton PHOTOS — Meaghan Coles

The new Variety Children’s Zoo is the first stop on your Adelaide Zoo adventure and a must visit these school holidays for a no-brainer, fun-filled family day out. The new Zoo includes areas for children of all abilities to play and explore. Thanks to the recently built aerial walkways, it’s also just a hop, skip and jump from the Zoo’s ever-popular Nature Playground and Wisteria Café. The kids can learn and explore while you relax with a cuppa. There will be a range of animals trotting, crawling and climbing their way to the new Zoo. You can expect to see domestic animals such as goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, as well as native animals such as quokkas. These cuddly creatures were chosen, because they are animals that are super kiddo friendly, allowing your little ones to connect with nature face-to-face.

A big, brand-spanking new feature will be the ‘goat rock climbing’ and ‘two storey walkways’. Charismatic goats love getting up high and testing their fantastic balance skills, something that makes them incredibly well suited to their mountainous homes in the wild. By making sure the new playspace features elements like balance beams, seesaws, ladders and even trampolines, the Zoo’s beloved goats will be encouraged to think harder about navigating their environment, keeping them active, healthy and encouraging natural behaviours.

Animals such as potoroos and bettong will be welcomed as the newest members of the Children’s Zoo family, creating even more native excitement than ever before. Amongst the crazy new adventures, there will be a dedicated animal presentation stage for keepers to share stories about their animal friends. Kids can see what it takes to develop trusting relationships with the animals, and how they can use these techniques to enrich the lives of their pets at home.

Experience the Zoo after hours and enjoy the electric atmosphere of this fangtastic family event, Boo at the Zoo. Everywhere you look something wild is happening! Also keep an eye out for the friendly brood of chickens and their musical instruments! Did we also mention the goat xylophone and cheeky chicken swing? There’s so much for little roving hands, eyes and ears to discover these school holidays at Adelaide Zoo. Adelaidezoo.com.au

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Shopping made easy @ Harbour Town WORDS — Hayley Berlingeri @sweetlittlestory PHOTOS — Meaghan Coles

We all love the fun of shopping, but if you’re like me and have little children that you need to cart around, then sometimes, it ain’t that fun! The kids end up getting bored, and then whingy, and then rowdy, and then mama in turn ends up getting cross, and then cranky, and then crotchety. And the whole thing ends in disaster, with screaming kids being wrestled out of the mall, and mum with tears welling and a brain about to burst, all the while leaving empty handed without any of the things she had gone there to get in the first place!!! But, Harbour Town has changed all that! It actually IS fun for the whole family! Harbour Town, with it’s new modern look and fresh, crisp aesthetic complete with hanging gardens in a unique outdoor shopping mall has both everyday and high-end brands at discount prices, all in the one place. The carpark is huge, so you can always find a spot within easy access to the entrance, and the wide, open air walkways make it super easy to zip around from store to store (even with three little kids and a giant double pram!) All the best premium outlets are here selling both new season and reduced stock, including my favourites like Bonds, Seed, Cotton On Kids, Levis, Kid Stuff, Smiggle, Polo Ralph Lauren, Adidas and Adairs. It makes present shopping so easy as prices are discounted and all the best brands are under the same roof (or should I say ‘same sky’! Love the outdoor vibe!). And with Christmas just around the corner (yes! You read right!! It’s only 2 months away!!) Harbour Town is the perfect place to pick up all your must-buy presents as well as a brand new summer wardrobe for the whole family! On top of all of that, there’s a stack of great cafes, a Boost Juice and array of eateries serving fabulous coffee and quick tasty food, with both indoor and outdoor dining options. But, my favourite feature of the new look Harbour Town is the FREE Nanny Service! It’s a game changer!

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There's something about Ali. WORDS —Belinda Bracale PHOTOS —Meaghan Coles

When you think about it, breakfast radio and motherhood have a few similarities. No two days are the same. Occasionally dealing with a tough crowd. The early starts. Adelaide radio personality and mum, Ali Clarke agrees. “Sure there are the early mornings, but also you start out with a plan every day knowing full well it can, and probably will, be derailed and you just have to go with it. It’s that old adage of being the duck – everything looks serene and under control on top, but underneath you’re pedaling like crazy. I’d have to say the radio audience is probably more appreciative than my son though, after he only gave me a C+ for my joke telling in my mother’s day card,” she laughs. And sometimes, the worlds collide. With her firstborn Eloise (9), Ali was lucky enough to broadcast from home, just six weeks after she was born.

“There were plenty of times I was breastfeeding on air or ducking off to change a nappy during the newsbreak. I’d then lie down in the afternoon and feed Eloise and crash out too. Of course there was no such luxury when the second arrived,” she says.

Together with her high profile husband Matt Clarke (Crows AFLW Coach and Crows AFL ruck coach), the pair also have Samuel (7) and Madeline (4). The jump from two to three was a bit like interviewing a celebrity on the radio – a little bit nerve wracking, but very exciting. “There’s no doubt two to three was a shock to the system. We were unlucky enough to need IVF for our children, but so very lucky we were eventually successful, so there was certainly no SURPRISE! You’re pregnant! We were probably halfway through the pregnancy with Maddy that Sam finally got out of nappies and I had my first thought of, whoa - hang on this was just getting easier. I asked my friends who had three, ‘why didn’t you tell me?!’ but I wouldn’t change the chaos and laughs for anything.” It’s a welcomed chaos, and one that’s become the new normal for the Clarkes. “When Madeline was born I had just been fired from Triple M and really struggled for a period / 22

trying to work out where I fit in life. Now our family has found the balance in that Matt gets them off to school and I’m there to pick them up. Sure it’s busy, but I would imagine there are plenty of people who are much busier than us.” While Ali balances her work hat and mum hat with a bit of help from her ‘village’ - aka husband, family, friends and babysitters, she admits it took awhile for her to feel comfortable asking for help. “Actually, if I’m honest I still have to push myself sometimes, but once you find those people who you know want to help, and you want to help them, they’re worth their weight in gold.”

This whole idea you can do it all and be some type of supermum … well that’s not for me and I’ll never pretend otherwise. Having said that, I know I’m a better mum with another focus as well as the kids.

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One of her other focuses is, of course, radio. Ali has been a regular fixture on Adelaide radio stations for the last decade. Her impressive resume has seen her broadcast on various radio stations, including breakfast announcer on Mix and Triple M. She’s currently on breakfast for 891 ABC Adelaide – making her the only solo woman hosting a breakfast program in a capital city. And while this may sound like a coup in her career, Ali remains modest and praises her listeners.

Apart from broadcasting on the radio or running around after her three beautiful kids, Ali supports a number of charities. She’s an ambassador for Minda and Carer Support, and is passionate about helping people with disabilities. With all of the aforementioned, downtime is, understandably, a bit of a foreign concept.

“I still can’t believe this is what I do for a living, and that people would want to talk to me - so that’s pretty cool. Like when someone takes the time to text or call in. I get to talk to some really interesting people. It’s an incredible privilege being invited into people’s home and cars and I don’t take it lightly. I love that with radio you can make a connection with someone. I love both the immediacy and the intimacy.”

“I’m sorry? What’s that?” she laughs. But with the fun and fast paced mix of radio and motherhood, she still (sometimes) manages ‘independent Ali’. “I love hanging out with friends or going for a walk - anywhere outside. I also don’t mind crashing on the couch watching horrendous reality TV - shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” she concludes.

 What’s the one thing you didn’t know about

 A parenting philosophy you stick by?

motherhood that you wish you knew beforehand?

Hear them out first. Especially now that the kids are a little bit older, I’ve found a lot of angst and energy can be saved if you just give them the time and space to get their point of view out BEFORE making a decision about what’s next (especially handy when negotiating peace pacts between the three of them).

That I would never again just grab my purse, phone and keys and walk out the door… now it’s water bottles, wipes, games, books etcetera.

 Best piece of advice you received when you were new to motherhood? Learn how to say no (not just to the kids, but to others who want your time). Oh, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Who cares if you have a messy house, give yourself a break before running around dusting.

 What do you love doing with the family? We love getting the kids to the beach – especially Carrickalinga or Normanville. Sure they whinge and carry on, but at the end of the day, they all say they’ve had a brilliant time.

 Describe your parenting style? I’m pretty strict – I’m a big one on respect and living up to your promises, so I’m always pulling the kids up on manners and making sure they appreciate other people's situations. Matt is a lot more relaxed … he’s definitely ‘Fun Dad’.

You can listen to Ali weekdays on ABC breakfast radio Online, on the ABC listen app, via DAB+ Digital Radio or 891 AM and follow her on Twitter @ali_clarke

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Becoming a mum is an exciting, life changing experience. There are so many new, foreign things happening and adjustments being made that physical changes can sometimes be overlooked Because in so manyand ways,put in the ‘Igrief willisdeal with that just another wordwhen I have for love. I can’t outrun time’ basket (mmmm when that; and I don’t want to. does that time come?).

ne We all know that the human body goes through T hi ele some dramatic changes during pregnancy, some we can see and others we cannot. Postural  How is Pilates different from lifting weights changes, such as increased curvature of the spine, for strength training? are inevitable as the human body accommodates Pilates develops the deep muscles of the back a larger belly. Also, joints and ligaments become and abdomen to support your spine, and focuses loose due to the hormone ‘relaxin’, this creates on breathing to promote better posture. The more space in and around the pelvis, however, also reformer helps to maintain very specific positions impacts the whole body. Let’s face it, baby never to target specific muscles. In the gym it’s easy gets any lighter, so with all the lifting, carrying for bigger, stronger muscles to take over whereas and sitting in strange positions to accommodate with reformer Pilates, your instructor can help you a child who is finally sleeping, our bodies can get an all-over-body workout, working both sides develop patterns of movement that are not ideal of the body equally while also balancing muscles and cause joint pain and muscle inflammation. through the front and back of the body. With so many changes in routine with new Pilates does not focus on ‘bulking’ up the muscle bub coming along, it is natural to prioritise but rather building long lean muscles that are everyone else’s wellbeing over our own ‘recovery’. strong and flexible. Consequently, mother’s often experience ongoing Reformer Pilates classes are usually around 40 pain and other issues that are never completely minutes, which means a quick, effective, targeted resolved. This can lead to long term back, neck, workout on one machine. You don’t need to wait shoulder and other joint pain and muscle soreness. for different equipment or work out what exercises Correctly exercising the body is the key to to be doing to get a great all-over-body workout. regaining alignment, mobility and core strength. Incorrectly exercising can exacerbate issues and  How many days a week should I do Pilates? lead to those long-term chronic impacts. One If you can only do Pilates once a week this is ideal form of exercise is reformer Pilates under better than nothing, however, if you are able the supervision of well-trained instructors. to do Pilates 3 to 5 times per week you will

The key focus of Pilates is to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine, in particular the Transversus Abdominus (think, baby bump) and the Obliques (think, tapered waistline) as well as strengthening the Pelvic Floor (!). The Transversus Abdominus and Obliques are large core muscles that wrap around the body connecting the spine, ribs and pelvis. Pilates also strengthens the gluteal muscles that provide stability to the lower back, pelvis and knees. While also strengthening the muscles of the arms, legs and torso, reformer Pilates is resistance training, the equivalent of going to the gym and lifting weights! We chat to Joanne Thiele, Instructor and Owner Studio Pilates SA about Pilates and the benefits pre and post pregnancy.  Is Pilates like yoga? What is the difference? Pilates and yoga are similar in a number of ways, both seek to unite the mind and body bringing strength and flexibility to the muscles and joints. The key difference with reformer Pilates is the focus on building lean muscle through the use of the machine to provide resistance and also to align the body. Pilates focuses on pelvic and spinal alignment, which in turn improves posture and can alleviate aches and pains brought on by our daily lives – sitting at computers, driving etc. / 24

experience the rapid transformational power of the movements building and maintaining strength and flexibility very quickly. This will also depend on what other physical exercise or work you are doing. Pilates is very complementary to other activities helping to bring balance back to the body used to working some muscles more than others (golf, tennis, cycling, running etc.)  Can I do pilates whilst I am pregnant? Yes, maintaining strength during pregnancy will not hurt mother or baby; however, there are some muscles that we recommend should not be strengthened / challenged during pregnancy such as the inner thighs and some abdominals such as the rectus abdominis. There are many others that can be continued to be strengthened, especially the glutes (to maintain pelvis stability and avoid back pain) and upper body strength (to aid in all the lifting and carrying that will be required when baby comes along). Pregnancy can also limit some positions such as lying on your front and back. The reformer provides an extensive number of exercises that can be continued up to full term. One of the great benefits of Pilates is how it can help with spinal and pelvic alignment. This is particularly beneficial for pregnant women and women who have just given birth, as the physical changes that come with pregnancy can put a strain on your alignment.

During pregnancy, Pilates can help to maintain your level of fitness, strengthen your pelvic muscles and also promote efficient body mechanics. These are ideal as your body prepares for the strain of childbirth, the strengthened pelvic floor will also make it easier for mothers-to-be to give birth. And after the pregnancy, Pilates can help you to recover and return to your pre-pregnancy body.  How quickly will i see results from Pilates? We offer an introductory pack of classes that involves 6 classes over a 2 week period, this frequency and time period is enough to experience a difference. Clients report feeling a difference after only 1, 2 or 3 classes. This is due to working muscles that they may not have used in a while! Waking up the core muscles, the powerhouse of the body, improving posture, breathing and creating a general feeling of wellness. In the words of Joseph Pilates around 100 years ago, “You will feel better in ten sessions, look better in twenty sessions, and have a completely new body in thirty sessions.”  What should I expect when I first start Pilates? Expect Pilates to be harder than you anticipate, you will discover muscles that you may not have used for some time and you should expect to feel a little sore afterwards. You should expect to feel well supported by your instructor and encouraged to work at your own pace. Pilates is a skill-based exercise regime and you will learn a little more each time which will help you to improve and get results.

Studio Pilates Norwood P 8431 7005 Studio Pilates Adelaide City P 8231 4995 Studio Pilates Henley Beach P 8355 1049 studiopilates.com @studiopilates

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Orthodontic Fast Fact File with Transform Orthodontic Care! When those little baby teeth fall out it may be time to brace yourselves… literally! Irregularities in teeth and jaws are not uncommon, especially in young developing kiddos, but sometimes it can be difficult to decipher what the problems and solutions are. That’s why we have the experts! The wonderful team at Transform Orthodontic Care are here to answer all of our Orthodontic questions. The Transform team is led by Dr Daniel De Angelis, a father of two and a South Australian accredited Specialist Orthodontist, who has been straightening teeth and correcting bites for over 20 years. We ask Dr De Angelis about payment plans, how to know when to go, and more: /// HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST? For kiddos and adolescents: • You have a kiddo aged 7 – 10 years of age and you’re concerned about their teeth, or they are showing signs of the following characteristics: • Early loss of baby teeth (before age 5) • If their teeth do not meet properly when biting • Mouth breathing and/or snoring • If your child’s front teeth are crowded (around age 7 or 8) • Protruding front teeth

/// WHY SHOULD MY CHILD SEE AN ORTHODONTIST? • Only a specialist orthodontist has the training, experience and expert knowledge to determine the most appropriate treatment options for straightening teeth and correcting bites. • ·Dr De Angelis has the training (an extra 3 years on top of a general dental degree), experience (20 years worth) and expertise to accurately determine what’s normal, and what isn’t normal, particularly when assessing the development of a child’s mouth.

• Biting or chewing difficulties

The Clear Alternative to Braces - Invisalign! Dr De Angelis was one of the first providers of Invisalign in Australia! More than 1000 patients have had their teeth straightened with Invisalign by Dr De Angelis and it’s for all ages. Transform Orthodontic Care have both young kids and patients in their 50s straightening their teeth with Invisalign.

5 dot points of prepping your kiddo for the orthodontist

• A speech impediment • If your child’s jaw shifts when he or she opens or closes their mouth

J ust like the dentist, your kiddo will

• If your child is older than five years and still sucks a thumb or finger

sit back in a reclining chair, except there are no needles or drills in sight (yay)

For adults: • You want to straighten your teeth! • You need help with a jaw problem which has impacted you in adulthood (orthodontists can help with some forms of sleep apnoea)

/// DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT PLANS? We sure do! We can arrange 0% interest free payment plan solutions to suit your budget and we also offer discounts for those who opt to pay in full at the commencement of treatment and for kiddos in the same family. /// I HAVE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, CAN I CLAIM MY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT? A portion of your orthodontic treatment may be covered as part of your 'extras' cover with your private health insurance company. We can’t directly liaise with your private health insurer on your behalf but we can provide you with all the information you need to discuss any rebate to which your kiddo may be eligible. /// IF YOU’RE A SPECIALIST, DOES THAT MEAN I NEED A REFERRAL? The great news is you don’t need a referral from you or your kiddo’s dentist! But we work with your dentist and keep them informed of your assessment and/or treatment. Maintaining your general dental health with your dentist is really important. TOC patients get a movie ticket if they see their dentist every 6 months!

 Dr De Angelis will assess your kiddo's face, jaws, mouth and teeth with a mirror. Mum and Dad will be in the room too.  X-rays may be taken on the day  Dr De Angelis will discuss any concerns Mum or Dad may have and then talk you through the best personalised treatment option (if treatment is required)  One of our friendly Treatment Coordinators (Di or Tracey) who will be in the same room, will go through cost, timeframes and answer any other questions you or your kiddo may have.

You’ll find TOC at St Peters, West Lakes and Modbury. 133 TOC (133 862) transformorthocare.com.au @transformorthodonticcare

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Get Changed is an initiative by MumKIND seeking donations of high quality, pre-loved or end-of-season clothes. If you have high quality clothes that sit in your wardrobe that you no longer wear, you can change the life of hundreds of South Australian families by donating these to MumKIND. We welcome everything from winter coats, jumpers and jeans to summer skirts, dresses and shorts as well as special occasion evening wear and suits. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in brilliant condition, we want it. All sizes.

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Connecting the young and the young at heart They say we don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. With this in mind, Helping Hand Residential Care in North Adelaide is proving that imagination is ageless. By connecting some of our state’s oldest and youngest residents in a weekly intergenerational playgroup, Helping Hand in partnership with Playgroup SA brings together generations, supporting meaningful interactions between the young and the young at heart (but slightly older in other places) through singing, craft, playtime and stories. The Learning Tree Playgroup connects three generations (elders, parents and children), bolstering the proverbial village it takes to raise a child, while also bringing joy and good oldfashioned fun and laughter to elderly residents living in aged care, as well as the unconditional love that only a child can give. The age difference of decades between them is but a wrinkle in time, with the experience enriching the lives of everyone involved. We chat with Julie from Helping Hand about how it all works.  What sort of activities do the children and residents take part in at the Intergenerational Playgroup? The group takes part in a range of activities each week, including arts and crafts, interactive activities like ball games, and sing-a-longs. Sing-a-longs are an important part of our playgroup; we tend to focus on ‘older’ more ‘traditional’ nursery rhymes because a lot of / 28

residents are aged 90-plus, but we also sing modern songs from groups like The Wiggles. For story time, we let the children pick a book and a resident will read it, followed by morning tea. Our activities are focused on being easy to achieve, so that toddlers and those living with dementia, for example, can successfully complete them, and have fun while they’re doing it!  What makes it such a great experience for the residents? It brings families and children into Helping Hand and provides fun and playful engagement for both the young and the young at heart. It encourages friendships across generations, it’s great to see how the children and residents are drawn to each other and take part in activities together without needing much conversation. It can help residents create social connections and feelings of inclusion by giving them an opportunity to engage with the wider community.

Myra Age: 90 Favourite thing about playtime with the children? I love seeing ttheir little personalities develop and how they come out of their shell.

What have they taught you? I think modern children often seem to be 12 months going on five – and I mean that in a good way. They seem so advanced in the ways in which they play and the things they know, just watching them even doing seemingly little, you learn so much.

 What sort of feedback do you get from parents? Parents have commented the playgroup has brought their children out of their shell and made them more confident around other children and adults. For parents, there’s always something new to learn from older generations. In some instances, the parents don’t have their own parents (their children’s grandparents) or other family members in Adelaide, so it’s a great way for them to interact with an older generation. For the children, it’s an exciting and fun experience to play with a whole new group of people with a different perspective on life.

“They remind me to laugh” What have you taught them? I try and entertain them and they remind me to laugh. I think they want to do so much at once, I also tell them that not everything can be done at one time, that they should be patient.

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 What sort of feedback do you get from residents? The residents look forward to seeing the children each week and have developed close relationships with them. It can help increase their self-esteem and prompts joy and happiness; interacting with the children really does lift their spirits. Some residents may not have grandchildren, or have grandchildren nearby, so it’s good for them to experience the joy children bring via the playgroup.  Why would you encourage parents to attend? It’s a great community experience, enriching the lives of the young and the elderly. It’s also a great way to meet other families. We find parents value the parenting knowledge and experience of our residents and in turn, our residents cherish having children in their lives.

 Do you do any other sort of events that encourage children and the elderly to interact?

At Helping Hand North Adelaide, children from nearby kindergartens, primary and secondary schools participate in intergenerational activities throughout the year. Primary students are currently completing a history project involving our residents, speaking to them about their lives and writing their life stories to present back to them. Students have also painted portraits of our residents and completed other art projects with them. Year 10 and 11 students are also a regular feature at Helping Hand and take part in work experience and placements with our lifestyle team.

Franco Age: 2 What do you like about playing with the residents?

Painting and playing with Play-Doh.

What have they taught you?

That you don’t need to talk much to have a great time.

What have you taught them? Playing is fun!

Daphne Age: 80 Favourite thing about playtime with the children? I just love being around the little ones, I always have. They make me smile.

What have they taught you? I think they remind me to have fun and not to take things too seriously.

What have you taught them? They’re very bright, I think they teach me more! But I do like sharing stories with them and trying to teach them things that way.

“It’s great to see how the children and residents are drawn to each other and take part in activities together without needing much conversation” – Julie

The Learning Tree Playgroup Who: Between 12 and 16 Helping Hand North

Darcy Age: 2

Adelaide elderly residents, and up to 10 children with their parent or caregiver. Suited to kiddos from birth to age 5

When: Every Wednesday morning, during

What do you like about playing with the residents?

school terms, between 10:30am and 12pm

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bookings required

What have they taught you?

How: Contact Julie Kahl at Helping Hand on

What have you taught them?

For more information on intergenerational playgroups in your area head to playgroupsa.com.au

That sitting still and reading and singing is fun! It’s fun to be silly!

Where: Helping Hand North Adelaide. No

8224 7814 for more information

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Salmon, Sweet Potato and Spring Salsa

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 2 cobs of corn • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional) • 4 x 200gm skinless salmon fillets • 1 large avocado • 1 red capsicum • 1 large lemon or 2 limes • 5 spring onions • 1 handful parsley or coriander • Salt and pepper

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Method 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. 2. Cut each sweet potato into 8 slices along its length, leaving skin on if you like. 3. Sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 4. Place in single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper. 5. Remove husk and silk from cobs of corn. Toss in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika. 6. Pop on baking tray with sweet potato and place in oven. The sweet potato will need to cook for 40 minutes, the corn will need to be removed after 30 minutes to be put in the salsa. 7. To prepare the salmon line a tray with baking paper and place fillets evenly along it leaving

space in-between each one. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for: 15-17 minutes well done / 12-15 minutes medium / 10-12 minutes medium rare. Time your fish to come out of the oven at the same time as the sweet potato. 8. Whilst the vegetables and fish are cooking, prepare the ingredients for the salsa. 9. Finely dice avocado, capsicum, spring onion and herbs. Mix through rest of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. If it’s tasting too tart add a tiny sprinkle of castor sugar. For extra zing also add lemon zest. Once the corn is cool enough to handle cut kernels off cobs and add to salsa. 10. To serve, divide the sweet potato between four plates, place a salmon fillet on each and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.

• 1kg / 2 medium sweet potatoes

Annabel Bower graduated from the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland seventeen years ago. Annabel has since worked in events and catering and her present focus is on recipe development and food styling. As a mum of three and a passionate foodie, Annabel spends most of her time in the kitchen! Her favourite people to cook for are friends and family and even though like all children, her kids won’t eat everything she cooks, she is determined to keep trying and happily share a few of her fail-safe, crowd-pleasing recipes with you! @foodbyannabel / foodbyannabel.com.au

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As the weather starts to heat up, fresh fast meals are back on the menu! This zesty salsa also works with pork, chicken, prawns and other types of fish such as barramundi and swordfish.

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Chicken and chip shops have been saving the sanity of families grappling with mid-week dinner dilemmas for generations... but the humble chook shop has changed. Welcome Joybird, Hyde Park. WORDS —Gemma Easton PHOTOS — Meaghan Coles When Adelaide caught wind of this new venture from Adam Liston, the chef behind Leigh Street’s popular restaurant, Shobosho, alongside restaurateur Simon Kardachi people were eggcited, to say the least. Since opening its doors earlier this month Joybird has exceeded Adelaide’s gleeful expectations, delivering the modern day chicken and chip shop that we’ve all been waiting for. The food is what sets Joybird apart from a takeaway chicken shop, but the experience of full table service indoor and outdoor dinning, a carefully considered wine list, cocktails and Asahi on tap also takes things to the next level. The venue caters to those who want a quick solo bite to eat or others who want the full experience. Diners can opt for bar, kitchen dining or takeaway or even pop in for a coffee.

/// Does the menu cater to healthy and light options too? The idea behind Joybird was about bucking the trend of Belle’s Hot Chicken and the huge popularity (and success) of Americanstyle fried chicken shops. We wanted to offer something that aligned to this concept but was a healthier option, and still harking back to the old chicken shop days. It can be as healthy, or as naughty, as you want it to be. There are grilled veg and salad options, hummus and other lighter starters. There are also options for vegans and vegetarians.

Like any of our other favourite Kardachi restaurants (Osteria Oggi, Proof, Melt & SeaSalt, just to name a few) Joybird has a delectable wine list full of local South Australian wine makers and producers. You’ll find many natural wines to whet your palette on date night.

(But, to be honest, I think it’s best to not go to Joybird on a fasting day!!)

After taste testing for ourselves we chatted with owner and mum of 2, and wife to Simon, Emma Kardachi about the secrets behind the success of Joybird and its next-level succulent chicken. /// What sparked the idea of Joybird? The idea has been inside Simon (Kardachi, my husband) and Adam's (Liston, partner at Shobosho and long time friend of Simon’s) heads for a long time. For so many people, everywhere around the world, chicken is a staple food and pretty much universally liked. Simon’s philosophy is always to go after a niche in the market that isn’t being fulfilled, and the concept of a next-level chicken shop makes sense for the current market, in line with the trend we are seeing for more accessible, more affordable options that still deliver quality. Joybird is a restaurant, with a great bar, that serves quality food, based around the concept of chicken cooked over fire (amongst lots of other options including hot gravy rolls, a modern take on the Chicko Roll, kimchi cauliflower cheese, and grilled veggies). And you can opt for takeaway too.

/// What kind of atmosphere did you hope to achieve? What makes it more than just your ‘average’ chicken shop? We wanted to evoke memories of the 1970s/80’s chicken & chip takeaway shop - but diner-style! With an open kitchen, the kind of place you can sit at the bar solo for a drink (now wouldn’t that be nice!) or in a group for a family weekday dinner. The venue has a lot of clean lines and open space. There is emphasis on yellow and gold (interior and brand / logo) because it’s joyous, and evokes the feeling of sunshine, health, corn, happy chickens and green grass. /// Are you family friendly? Yes, it was important for us to cater to the local market (lots of young families in our area) and the food style lends itself to appealing to families. /// Are your chickens ethically sourced? All of our produce are healthy happy chickens that are boned out, brined and cooked to order over redgum. We take that much care in sourcing ethical products that our drinking straws are wheat stems. /// What culinary influences/fusions are there in the menu? Following the strengths of Adam’s cooking background, there is a Japanese / Korean influence but it has a broader spectrum of other influences including the rest of Asia and the Middle East.

Birthday Parties! Joybird is available for birthday parties! Tailor the party to your needs! Hire a face painter or balloon artist for entertainment alongside the back room of the restaurant, which also doubles as a dance floor / party space. Joybird even has kids t-shirts, stickers, balloons and hot sauce for the ones that are naughty! 1/164 King William Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061 Joybird.com.au / @_joybird

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Combining research on happiness and mnemonics (learning techniques that aids memory retention or retrieval) Meik Wiking explores how peak experiences are made, stored and remembered. Using data and diaries, interviews, global surveys and studies, and conducting real-life behavioural science and happiness experiments, The Happiness Research Institute will answer how we can create perfect moments. Moments that will go down in history. Moments that will shape who we are.

THROUGH THE ANIMAL KINGDOM By Derek Harvey

Travel around the world in this non-fiction narrative approach to the animal kingdom. Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call home. Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there.

DK Books $19.99

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A little girl witnesses an alien spaceship landing at Cotton Rock near her house. She visits the spaceship and meets a young alien but is called home by her parents. She keeps returning to Cotton Rock as she grows up, in the hope that the UFO will come back. Eventually, after many years, she's got a son and a granddaughter of her own and she's starting to give up hope . . . A story reminding you to never stop believing and the importance of familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Close Encounters for under-fives. Frances Lincoln Childrens $22.99 / 32

Danny Conroy grows up in the Dutch House, a lavish folly in small-town Pennsylvania taken on by his property developer father. Though his father is distant and his mother is absent, Danny has his beloved sister Maeve. Then, one day their father brings Andrea home. Her arrival will exact a banishment whose reverberations will echo for the rest of their lives. For all that life is full, Danny and his sister are drawn back time and time again to the place they can never enter, knocking in vain on the locked door of the past. Bloomsbury $29.99

THE BOY WHO FELT TOO MUCH By Lorenz Wagner

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The house across the road looks abandoned, but Rosie knows someone lives there. She decides to give her mystery neighbour a gift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something different, something unusual, something surprising. Something her mum would have been proud of.

In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra, an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so strongly that she even became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mum comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads.

THE DUTCH HOUSE By Ann Patchett

THE TRUANTS By Kate Weinberg

THE GIFT By Michael Speechley

DEAR GIRLS By Ali Wong

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Penguin Life $29.99

When Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, arrives at a concrete university campus under grey East Anglian skies, her world flares with colour. Drawn into a tightly-knit group of rule breakers, headed up by their maverick teacher, Jess begins to experiment with a new version of herself. But the dynamic between the friends darkens as they share secrets, lovers and finally, a tragedy. Jess is thrown up against the question she fears most: what is the true cost of an extraordinary life?

Henry, Kai's father, is one of the world's most famous neuroscientists, the man behind the billion-dollar Blue Brain Project to build a supercomputer model of the human brain. Nevertheless, when his son began withdrawing, Henry was as helpless as all the other parents. He asked himself the same questions they did: What is autism? How can I help my child? He researched for fifteen years. His findings would upend everything we thought we knew about autism. They would offer us a whole new vantage from which to consider all disorders of the mind. If Henry had just been a scientist, even a great one, he would have failed. He only succeeded thanks to Kai, the boy who changed everything. Allen & Unwin $29.99

YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD By Lucy Bell

This practical guide is designed to empower kids to make changes in their lives to help make a difference in the world. Filled with information, ideas and activities, and interspersed with features on amazing children around the world, it shows kids how to: avoid single-use plastics, throw a plastic-free party, make a compost bin and reduce waste, start a herb garden, grow beefriendly flowers, learn about where their food comes from, and be kinder to others, share and donate. Pantera $29.99

FRANKLY IN LOVE By David Yoon

Frank Li is a high school senior living in Southern California. Frank's parents emigrated from Korea, and have pretty much one big rule for Frank - he must only date Korean girls. But he's got strong feelings for a girl in his class, Brit, and she's not Korean. His friend Joy Song is in the same boat and knows her parents will never accept her boyfriend, so they make a pact: they'll pretend to date each other in order to gain their freedom. Frank thinks fake-dating is the perfect plan, but it leaves him wondering if he ever really understood love - or himself - at all. Penguin $17.99

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LISTEN /// Sleep with Me podcast The creator and host of the Sleep with Me podcast claims his voice is so boring listeners can’t stay awake when listening to it, and sir, I feel like my husband could host a podcast about cycling and achieve the same results. Seriously though, fellow insomniacs come one, come all! This podcast is specifically designed to help you fall asleep. I’d love to give you a detailed rundown about the labyrinthine stories, the gravelly tone and maze-like monologues told, and wow you with the science behind how this all combines to lull you off to a restful slumber. But I can’t. I’ve literally never heard them past the first ten minutes. That’s right, this guy has achieved the impossible and overridden the reams of Eminem lyrics that suddenly pop into my head as I finally decide to hit the sack, and managed to bore me to sleep. Mission accomplished.

DO /// Lash out with Miss Eyelash Ladies, I’m about to become your best friend. Or, Miss Eyelash is at any rate. I have forever lamented my pathetic inability to grow lashes (whilst simultaneously having no trouble growing leg hair, go figure) but have been very reluctant to dabble in the fine art of eyelash extensions because of all those twenty-something reality TV stars that look like they’re using tarantulas as eyepatches. But I’m here to tell you, lashes are the new boobs; not since I was a flat chested teenager have I been so obsessed with having a bigger, better pair. Miss Eyelash is what I like to elegantly call, the shiz. Specialising in natural looking lashes, you don’t walk out looking like a spidery lashed Bachelor contestant with eyeball verandas; instead you’re a subtly enhanced, school pick-up approved, fuller lashed version of yourself with a little bit of je ne sais quois. Exactly the look I was after. What’s great about these extensions is that you have options; you’re not locked in to getting refills every month if you don’t have time or money for that sort of commitment, these are low maintenance lashes. You can have them applied as a one off, for a season or holiday (they last for about a month looking their best), or you can view it as an ongoing investment in not having to put mascara on every bloody day and have regular refill appointments. Emma from Miss Eyelash is a GURU, pioneering natural-look eyelash extensions in her exclusive salons in Melbourne, before moving to Adelaide and launching Miss Eyelash private suites in The Marina at Glenelg. You might not have considered lash extensions before; we’ve all seen how thick, badly applied, overly long lashes look (no thank you), these are not those lashes. Run, don’t walk!

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Every month I submit this column, I exceed the word count. If you know me in real life, and my tendency to tell very long winded, detailed stories including verbatim reports of what people said and an apparent total inability to live-edit my own anecdotes, this won’t surprise you. I promised myself that this month I wouldn’t subject everyone to another bruising session of Too Much Information, I’m coming up for air! With that being said, I’d love to hear from you. If you’ve read/watched/listened to or done any of the things I’ve recommended in this column over the last year or so, let me know what you thought! Send me an Instagram DM @eeniemeeniemineymum.

WATCH /// The Final Quarter: the Adam Goodes documentary Half a million viewers tuned in to The Final Quarter when it aired this year, if you weren’t one of them, I implore you to take the time to do so. The film documents arguably one of the most shameful chapters in Australian sporting history; the booing and abuse Adam Goodes faced over the final seasons of his AFL career, eventually driving him into an early retirement. Using archival footage, it tracks Adam’s experience on the field and off, as he endured systematic bullying and racial vilification at the hands of spectators, the general public and the media, under the guise of “sporting culture”. I watched the documentary with tears in my eyes, wracking my brains about how we as a nation can be better. You should too.

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Just when I thought I was getting the hang of this parenting biz (if that’s even possible), bam! Here comes baby #2. Yes, Dad Words will soon surely suffer (or prosper?) when newborn life resumes, when trying to read or watch a movie sits at about #176 on the priority list. So, enjoy these well-rested reviews while they last. And don’t hesitate to contact me for congratulations, commiserations, babysitting offers or shiraz.

READ: SNAKE ISLAND – By Ben Hobson Seeing the premise of this literary thriller (coastal town, harsh landscape, trouble afoot), you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d seen this novel before. But Hobson brings an originality to the crime-laden hamlet tale, and you barely get a breath throughout. Caleb, son of retirees Vernon and Penelope, is in prison and when Vern learns his boy is being bashed (while the cops turn a blind eye) by a member of the town’s violent crime family, he’s forced to act. What follows is a rollicking morality tale, told from the perspective of family on both sides and the police chief, forcing you to reckon with your own sense of what it means to be good, long after the final page. Available from Dymocks, $29.99

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WATCH: EVERYTHING MUST GO Will Ferrell’s an actor that divides the punters – you either love him or hate him. I’m firmly in the former camp, so I was rapt to spot this 2010 comedy-drama on a drizzly Sunday night. Ferrell plays Nick Halsey, a salesman and recovering alcoholic who loses his job following a relapse, returning home to find his wife gone, the locks changed, and all of his possessions scattered across the front lawn. Rebecca Hall, who plays a lonely neighbour who’s just moved in across the street, and C.J. Wallace (Biggie Smalls’ son), who plays a bored neighbourhood kid looking for companionship, both turn in ripping performances. But it’s Ferrell (who, if you’ve seen Stranger Than Fiction, is no slouch in dramatic roles) that packs the punches. Just don’t expect standard laugh-a-minute Ferrell terrain. sbs.com.au/ondemand

READ: THE ALL NEW MUST HAVE ORANGE 430 – By Michael Speechley Picked up this guy from the library recently, and while it’s way too advanced for my son, it contains sage messages about consumerism for six-to-eight year olds. The book follows Harvey in his quest to buy the all-new ORANGE 430 (manufactured by the overlords at Useless Object International or UOI). Why? He’s not too sure, but he knows he needs it! This is a tale about the useless stuff we covet and pile in our homes, when there are much more fun and important things to worry about. Speechley’s illustrations are vivid and fun too.

DO: MORPHETT VALE RAILWAY If you’ve got a young grom that loves machines, this place is a no-brainer. Occupying about two kilometres of track in Morphett Vale’s Wilfred Taylor Reserve, the Railway owns a bunch of miniature trains and lays claim to the coveted record of longest and highest model railway bridge in SA (take that, runner-up!). It’s seven bucks for unlimited rides, but one seemed like an eternity – for my bony butt, at least. The little guy? Other than being a tad scared by the tunnel the first couple of goes, his smile went from ear to ear the entire time. mvrail.org.au

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 create story stones PHOTOS —Jason Tyndal

BY NATURE PLAY SA Looking for a FUN and affordable activity that gets your children’s imagination and creativity going? Story stones provide endless hours of creative play and can also teach our kids about reusing old materials!

 you will need: • A handful of smooth flattish stones that can be any size, shape or colour. • Fabric from or op-shops / retro bed pillowcases

old clothes (think vintage sheets, or old pyjamas)

• A non-toxic water-based clear drying glue such as Mod Podge (most hardware/ craft stores) • Paint brush and/or sponge for applying glue • Child-friendly scissors that can cut through fabric • Newspaper • Container of water

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• Rags or old towel

Choose a workspace that’s ok to get a little messy. If the sun is shining it’s a calming activity to do outside.

Cut your fabric into sizes that will cover the flat part of your stone.

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Apply glue to either the reverse side of your fabric picture or to the stone face. A thin spread will do just nicely.

Position your fabric on the stone and brush a smooth thin layer of glue over the top to seal it. Once the first sealant layer is dry, add another coat for extra durability and a glossier finish.

It’s time to admire the finished product and play or consider gifting as a present to family or friends!

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Winning an Oscar, a Grammy, a Tony, a Pulitzer or even an MTV Award would be great, right? But there's one award that a lot of people agree is the greatest of them all because it rewards people for helping humankind. I’m talking about the Nobel Prize!

Nobel Prize winners include some really famous names like physicist Albert Einstein, former US President Barack Obama, The Red Cross and activist Malala Yousafzai. Hmm, I wonder who will win this year…

It all started with a guy called Alfred Nobel (makes sense). He was a Swedish scientist in the 1800s and his most famous invention was dynamite. BOOM.

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The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901 and they’re still given out to scientists, doctors, writers, activists and peace-keepers every single year.

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 did you know… The Prime Minister’s favourite superhero is Aquaman. Yup, he’s a DC fan. And in case you were wondering, my favourite superheroes are Wonder Woman and Batman!

Check out my interview with Prime Minister Scott Morrison! I sat down with the PM and asked him questions sent in by the kids of Australia.

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Abominable, DreamWorks Animation's latest feature, a co-production with China’s Pearl Studio, is a colourful and cheerful animated adventure written and directed by Jill Culton (Open Season). Yi (voiced by Chloe Bennet), is an introverted teenage kid living in a huge city that looks a lot like Shanghai who finds a frightened yeti —an abominable snowman— hiding on the roof of her apartment building. Yi names him Everest. Along for the ride are Yi's two neighbours, classmate Yin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and his younger cousin, Peng (Albert Tsai). Together they embark on a 2,000-mile journey to reunite

Everest with his family in the Himalayas. There are evil forces chasing after Everest in the form of Burnish (voiced by Eddie Izzard), a billionaire explorer-turned-collector, who owns the facility that had been experimenting on the Yeti before he escaped and his and his nasty second-in-command Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson) who only pretends to be nice. Boo hiss. The kids have a cool adventure with Everest, crossing exotic regions and utilizing Everest’s magic powers. All the while, they must escape the grown-ups trying to capture Everest. The animation style is awesome and together with the music, (Yi’s prodigy-level violin

playing) makes for a magical, coloUrful journey from the streets of Shanghai across the Gobi Desert to the cliffs and mountains where Everest hopes to be reunited with his parents. Everest who looks like a cross between a Pomeranian and Hayao Miyazaki’s Totoro and is big, fluffy and playfully unsophisticated. If you like your movies simple, sweet and filled with giant blueberries, we'll see you at Palace Nova Prospect.

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The Brilliant Ideas of Lily Green - Lisa Siberry

Vita and her mother have travelled to the big city of New York to see her beloved Grandfather. Vita’s Grandfather has been cheated out of everything he owns, and it is up to Vita to get it all back. With the help from a pickpocket and two boys with unusual and amazing skills, along with a death-defying plan, will Vita be able to save her Grandfather’s fortune and defeat his enemies? My favourite character in the book is Vita because she is determined, fierce and ambitious. She always has a plan to solve any problem that comes her way and doesn’t back away from any challenge. An exciting, wild adventure all across New York City with vividly told scenes, this book will keep you guessing at what will happen next. ‘An amazing adventure story, told with sparkling style and sleight of hand’ — JACQUELINE WILSON I would rate this book 4/5

One day, Lily creates the perfect product. It’s a huge success! The only problem is she can’t make any more, but everyone is already pre-ordering it. And at the big product launch, something goes wrong, and nobody wants to buy it anymore. Can Lily save Kitty’s Beauty Parlour in time? I thought that The Brilliant Ideas of Lily Green was an amazing and unique read. It was lively and colourful, and Lisa made the characters different, bold and exciting. I would highly recommend The Brilliant Ideas of Lily to anyone who liked The Witch Wars series, The Chocolate Box Girls Series or simply anyone who wants an amazing read. I would rate this book 4/5 $17.99 RRP Dymocks Hyde Park

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Doha Khan is a climate change activist. She is currently the coordinator for the South Australian branch of the School Strike 4 Climate Australia and national representative for the State.

“Climate change is one of the biggest injustices that our generation is being dealt, and just the fact that I’m under 18 and can’t vote, meant getting involved was the perfect way to make my voice heard,” she says. Students like Doha are protesting between 9am and 3pm every Friday on the steps of South Australia’s Parliament House, calling for 100 per cent renewables by 2030 and creation of opportunities for those currently working in the fossil fuel industry to transition to the growing renewables industry. The climate strikes by SA students are part of protests happening around the globe, started by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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