Author: catfish

   A Parent’s Dilemma Looking for a school that combined academic success with a focus on well-being for each student, our parent found themselves standing at a crossroads. Their child, would be starting primary school next year, and the pressure to make the right choice weighed heavily on their heart. They envisioned a place where their child could thrive, not just academically but emotionally too. They wanted a school that would ignite curiosity and nurture unique talents. After countless visits and conversations, they discovered Saint David’s Parish School, in Tea Tree Gully and booked a tour. From the moment they…

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Clean Up Australia Day 2025 Clean Up Australia Day is celebrating 35 years of inspiring and empowering communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. To commemorate this milestone, Clean Up Australia is calling on all Aussies to register for the 2025 event and be involved to make this year’s event the biggest so far.  Volunteers who register will receive a free Clean Up kit, containing gloves, bags and and everything you need to get started. Businesses are asked to pay a small fee to cover costs). If you are unable to participate, donations to Clean Up Australia…

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Chill Fest Willunga  Celebrate all things “chilli” at Chilli Fest Willunga on 22 & 23 February 2025. At the annual Chilli Fest Willunga there will be market stalls with chilli plants and produce, chilli foods and cooking demonstrations, chilli tastings, plus chill related merchandise all in one place for the weekend. You can also “Chill Out” with live music, craft beers, wine and sangria in the shaded garden area. After browsing the stalls, enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music and hot food along with local craft beer, wine and sangria. The artisan stalls will have something for everyone presenting…

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At the core of this transformation lies the struggle with loss of autonomy. For individuals who have spent decades making their own decisions and managing their lives independently, the gradual erosion of self-sufficiency can trigger deep emotional responses. Always Best Care, a facility for home care in Greensboro, NC, indicates that many seniors experience significant anxiety and depression when facing the first signs of needing assistance, whether it’s help with medication management or support with daily activities.The psychological impact often manifests in subtle ways before becoming more apparent. Many aging parents initially experience denial, attempting to maintain their usual routines…

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C9 Chocolate & Gelato Dessert Bar Chocolate lovers, dessert lovers and gelato lovers, rejoice! C9 Chocolate & Gelato Dessert Bar is the perfect place to sample all things sweet and delicious in the heart of Adelaide! It offers a mix of fantastic gelato, decadent desserts, pastries, doughnuts, cronuts, hot drinks and Mega Shakes. Located on Level 1, Rundle Place C9 Chocolate & Gelato Dessert Bar sits in the middle of the entertainment precinct, alongside Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Hijinx Hotel and Strike Bowling. You’ll find lounges nearby and casual seating with tables alongside the eatery. C9 offers a great range…

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Over the weekend I came across a fantastic reflection on the OPOL (One Parent, One Language) approach of language management at home and I just knew I had to share it with you all. You know how OPOL is often called THE “golden standard” of bilingual parenting? Well, as we’ve said before, it’s not always that simple (if ever). Perhaps just the opposite. Sure, OPOL is clear, structured and helps kids get steady exposure to their home and/or heart languages. But here’s the real question – what happens when a parent decides to pass on / develop a language that…

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The Messy Magic Adventure – Circus! Slapstick! Cleaning products! Spray and Wipe have been hired for their most exciting job ever – cleaning a magician’s house! But when they accidentally let the magic out of its box, everything is turned topsy-turvy. Now, the audience must help Spray and Wipe get the magic back in the box before the magician comes home, as her house gets messier and messier! Rollicking Entertainment’s cult classic kids show features wobbly ladders, magical feather dusters, spinning brooms and LOTS OF MESS. After sell out seasons across New Zealand, the show now makes its Australian debut…

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A stunning location on the banks of the Murray River and a family friendly, laid back atmosphere make The Woolshed Brewery a perfect place to while away some time on your next family holiday to the Riverland. Review by Sharon Harrington The Woolshed Brewery is set in the historic 100 year old shearing sheds of Wilkadene Station, and is only a short 15 minute drive from Renmark.  With it’s riverfront location, you can also cruise up by boat and moor for the afternoon. The brewery has a large range of award winning beers, ciders and hard lemonades along with soft…

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