Author: catfish

The Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Hahndorf has a shady toddler-friendly playground that older siblings will enjoy too. Review by Adaire Prosser If you find yourself in Hahndorf for the day, make sure you check out the lovely playground at the top of the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. It has been well-designed with toddlers and young kids in mind with large flat steps, railing and gentle slides. It is also surrounded by big leafy trees and benefits from a lot of shade.  Our 18 month old reviewer loved the tube tunnel and walking up and down the wooden slat bridge (endlessly). The…

Read More

Book Review of Bunnies to the Rescue!Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, assumptions, acceptance, and caring for others. In this beautiful and gently humorous story, readers will follow a group of well-meaning bunnies as they puzzle over the needs of a toy rabbit. The Nantucket Bunnies have spotted something terrible—a bunny has been kidnapped by a boy and needs rescuing! The boy is very different from a bunny and doesn’t seem to know about bunny care: he has been giving her ice cream (could make bunnies sick) and taking her to aquariums…

Read More

Fringe Vibes on Hutt Street Enjoy the best of Hutt Street with this free family-friendly Fringe event. From superhero acrobatics to live performances and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Don’t miss the thrilling Acrobat Adventures! Watch as superheroes perform incredible acrobatics and daring stunts in a live show that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Our heroes tackle exciting challenges, using teamwork and creativity to save the day. This interactive show will ignite the imaginations of children and families alike. Keep exploring with a fantastic lineup of performances and activities happening throughout the…

Read More

Kaz Windness teaches us to draw Bitsy Bat in our TCBR Learn to Draw series. Learning to draw with award-winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness! Kaz’s picture books have earned multiple-starred reviews and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. Join her as she shows us how to bring Bitsy Bat to life step by step. Bitsy is the star of Bitsy Bat, Team Star, the delightful sequel to Bitsy Bat, School Star. In this new adventure, Bitsy learns meaningful lessons about friendship, teamwork, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. As a professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Kaz…

Read More

Kickstart Your Weekend Right: The Power of a Good Cup of CoffeeBefore you dive into a weekend full of excitement, it is important to start your day with a little time for yourself as a parent. For many parents, that means enjoying a delicious cup of coffee before the chaos of the weekend begins. There is nothing like the rich aroma of a freshly brewed cup to help you wake up and prepare for a fun-filled day with the family.Whether you enjoy a smooth latte, bold espresso, or classic drip coffee, taking a few moments for yourself in the morning…

Read More

e 101 Ways to Annoy your parents and other really old people – THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL Like any good show – 101 Ways to annoy your parents and other really old people is getting its own SPIN OFF.  Welcome to THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL.  Bringing families together and arming the kids with all they need to know to get through Christmas, Easter, Halloween and every other holiday they can imagine. Watch as Matty Greys applies his patented organised Chaos to the entire audience and takes them on a journey through the best times of the year and teaches both kids and…

Read More

Ready to make a splash? Check out our list of places in SA, such as swimming centres and water parks, that feature waterslides. There’s nothing quite like the rush you get as you zoom down a waterslide, especially the big, twisty ones! Kids especially love the anticipation before they finally make a splash at the bottom, such a fun mix of excitement and nerves. On a hot summer’s day there’s no better way to cool down than splashing into the water at the bottom of a slide, then heading back up to do it all over again.  Check out our…

Read More

         When I work with families, one of the first things we discuss is the importance of the parent- / caregiver-child bond; how and why it is central to language learning and development. At its core, language is about connection and communication – it’s a tool we use to interact, to express ourselves, to build and nurture relationships. This fundamental need for connection is why building and sustaining the bond between a parent/caregiver and a child should always come first, going beyond linguistic or academic goals. Today is World Read Aloud Day, a celebration of books, stories and the magic…

Read More