Family Times - Auckland - Autumn 2013

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AUCKLAND / ISSUE 33 / Autumn 2013

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Family Values

How to encourage the best from your child

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Face painting fun and a yummy cake to bake

20 Let’s go camping

12 Kids’ view

We ask kids about what values are important to them

Features

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Have your say in your child’s education

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Anxious children

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Disciplining other people’s children

10 Secure attachments in children

Family values

11 Mind your manners

Helping the nervous child excel

Your house, your rules?

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The Board of Trustees elections and how you can get involved Getting the best from your child’s education starts in the home

The importance of family and how to instil Tips on improving behaviour values in children 21 Online safety Identifying gifted children Protect your child in a web-savvy world Is your child an overachiever?

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Disciplining other people’s children Imagine this: another child – not your own – pushes your child away from the slide.

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ow about a small visitor who insists on walking around your house with a glass of bright orange juice; a little troupe of four-year olds (yours included) who start running around in circles in your living room, or a teenager who you have only met once before who strolls to your fridge and helps himself?

It is very difficult when you find adult friends whose company you really enjoy, but their children are a nightmare to have in your home.

Disciplining other people’s children in such a way as not to offend the other parent is very tricky. What’s a parent to do?

When the other parent is not present

When you are in your own home, supervising other people’s children, you have full rights and the responsibility to protect all of the children and your property.

It is much easier to front up to other people’s children and demand reasonable behaviour when there is no adult audience. Simply treat the child as if they were your own. The household rules apply to everybody.

It is much harder, however, when you have the parent of the miscreant present.

Get up and go over

You have to overcome your eternal hope that “If I don’t notice it, maybe it will go away.” It is always easier to stop a situation before is escalates.

Neither can you deal with children by remote control. It simply doesn’t work to sit in your chair and bleat, “Will you kids just behave?”

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or hope that, if you keep looking away, the behaviour will stop.

The first step is to get up. Go over to the child who is misbehaving and stand right next to them looking stern. Often that is all that is needed to stop the behaviour.

House rules apply to everyone

Rather than tell a particular child to do something or to stop doing something, you are much more powerful – and much less likely to offend the mother – if you begin what you have to say with “The rule of this house is…” or “In this house we…” That way, it isn’t personal to one child.

It is much harder for the parent or child to feel aggrieved.

When you are in your own home, supervising other people’s children, you have full rights and the responsibility to protect all of the children and your property.

Fake confidence if necessary Stand there, looking absolutely confident and determined that your household rules will be followed. It is difficult for gentler souls to do, but the best incentive is knowing that if you don’t get in early and stop the behaviour, it is only going to get worse. If you don’t feel that strong, fake it.

Kiwi hospitality

We Kiwis have strange rules of hospitality.

When children come around to our place to play, we say, “Now James, you’re the host. You need to share your toys nicely.” As we go to

someone else’s house, we often lecture, “Now James, we are going to Fergus’ house. You are the guest and it would be polite to play what Fergus wants to play.”

When you think about it, that means that James never gets to play with toys or choose the game.

Sharing systems

You will be better off with clear and transparent sharing systems. Teaching your children that it is possible to have a system for sharing means they can generalise the concept to all sorts of other situations.

Many games today come with an old-fashioned egg timer. If not, it’s one of the better,

cheaper pieces of parenting paraphernalia that you can buy.

Teach your children to take turns and to give up their turn when the sand runs out. For a start, you may need to supervise the system in action, but it is amazing how quickly children can initiate and put into effect a system that is transparent and fair.

By Diane Levy Diane Levy is a family therapist and well-known public speaker. She is the author of the best seller Of Course I Love You…NOW GO TO YOUR ROOM!, “They Look So Lovely When They’re Asleep,” and “Time-Out for Tots, Teens and Everyone in Between.

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Family values Imagine a world with no set rules or guidelines, no boundaries, and no belief system. Would it be a case of every person for themselves? Would there be inherent values to care for people and treat people with respect? Would future generations continue following in the footsteps of the actions and behaviour of those who went before them? Now imagine the same situation on a smaller scale – your family – and it becomes clear that values play a key role in building strong families and societies. Assistant editor Rachel Taniwha explores the importance of family values and how to instil them in the family home.

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hether it’s spoken or not, or whether it’s even realised, each person has their own core values and beliefs. It’s from these values that parents and caregivers raise children to become the best that they can be. Each family is unique, with its own strengths and weaknesses.

The modern family Firstly, let’s take a look at what constitutes a family.

These days, the modern New Zealand family is made up of all different shapes, sizes and ethnicities, and that’s just touching on it.

There are foster families, single parent families, blended families, and the list continues.

Census data from 2006 (the 2011 Census was delayed due to the Christchurch earthquakes) shows that couples with children are the most common household type, at just under a third of New Zealand households. However, they have decreased in proportion over the past 20 years,

with couple-only and one-person households becoming more common.

The importance of values Now, what holds these family units together?

Families Commission Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (SuPERU) director Anne Duncan says Families Commission research shows that many families see strong family relationships being governed by values such as honesty, trust, respect and mutual support.

“Values helped guide family members about what behaviour was or wasn’t acceptable, and gave them principles to live by.”

According to the Families Commission’s report What Makes Families Tick? (2006), most people put a high value on having a strong, supportive family life and many participants considered that values enriched not only their own families but society more broadly.

However, there is a wide scope to what people

Values can be personal, traditional, religious, cultural or a combination. see as being the “right values.”

Values can be personal, traditional, religious, cultural or a combination. The report concluded that there is no one “right” set of values, but that different families have different sets of values.

The importance of family and cultural values Renowned advocate of Maori language education and the Kohanga Reo movement,

Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, said the real strength of New Zealand resided in the strength of extended whanau/families, while speaking at a Waitangi Day forum earlier this year. When she was growing up, there was an obligation for the extended whanau, hapu and iwi to care for everyone and to share available resources.

“Survival depended almost entirely on the resources of the sea, land and forests, which the hapu had dominion over at the time. It was these resources that were the “riches” that mattered.”

She feared that government assistance compromised the extended family’s role and the inherent Maori culture in which the whanau supported each other.

“The extended whanau is marginalised, and to

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Even more fearful is that we have fallen into the trap of believing the money alone will overcome all adversities.

“When we had meagre funds we survived.

This is not to undervalue funding but rather to question whether such resource is enabling people to grow in dignity, purpose, responsibility and hope or whether we pursue policies that are disregarding our culture.”

The Parenting Place CEO Bruce Pilbrow further affirmed the paramount importance of family. “Your family has to come first, and everything will compete for it.”

Ideas for parents The Parenting Place creative producer John Cowan said “family values” had become a difficult term, and that a good place to start was with a family mission statement clarifying what was important and then forming a strategy to instil those values into children.

“Though children primarily learn values from watching their parents’ actions, this needs to be reinforced and clarified by having right and wrong clearly spelled out for them in the context of community.

“The best investment we can make against future relationship turmoil, criminal behaviour and even mental instability is to teach character within our families in a relaxed and friendly way.”

Cowan said that consistent family mealtimes

Each family is unique, with its own strengths and weaknesses.

were a natural training ground for children, “a place where parents and children talk about values, cultural preferences, and current events.

Children learn perspective from their parents and parents also learn an amazing amount from their children.”

Furthermore, children gain a chance to grow in self-esteem and learn life skills, as well as good manners, in a non-threatening setting, and as long as care is taken to keep conversation positive. The family dynamics become healthier and everyone will enjoy the increased sense of belonging, said Cowan.

Pilbrow agrees that family dinner time is the ideal setting for open communication. He says that his family has always valued communication and “nothing is taboo.”

“We often ask around the table – to each other – what was the best part and what was the worst part of your day? It is amazing what comes up and what we end up solving as a family. Just learn to turn the world off, have a conversation and open up communication opportunities.”

The value of respect “As parents, we want to launch young people who have a strong sense of self and the character and compassion to do the right thing, not just because there is a reward in it for them, but because it is the right thing to do. Respect for self and others is a core value that motivates many other positive attitudes and behaviours,” says Cowan.

By instilling the core value of respect, children will learn how to adapt in social situations, which will help both their own self-image and their role in society as they become adults.

Being respectful is having an attitude of

Family values are not old-fashioned

When people speak about family values it can seem sometimes quaint and mundane. But values are the things we base our lives on and out of which our children’s character is built.

Do you remember being sent back to say sorry for saying something mean, or your parents going back to pay the man at the service station what he had undercharged them? These lessons help build habits of goodness into the fabric of our children’s lives.

It is interesting that the two building blocks of character are considered to be “empathy” and “altruism.” When our behaviour towards others comes from a soft heart or genuine empathy for how our actions affect those around us, we are learning to live in community and to live out of the values we have been taught.

Altruism is doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. It is the way we act because our character has been trained over the years through adults’ teaching and modelling.

The values of kindness, honesty, generosity and dependability are found in all societies, and where these values are honoured the

honouring other people and caring about their boundaries and rights as well as our own, said Cowan. Being respectful means showing courtesy and treating other people’s belongings with care.

Perhaps a good place to start is for parents to decide which values they want to pass on to their children. The Parenting Place family coach Jenny Hales suggests identifying the top

children practise them. There are no societies in which cowardice is extolled as something to be aspired to.

Children are not born naturally knowing how to act. In fact, their basic question tends to be, ‘’How will I know how to act unless someone shows me?”

They need big people to show them how to act and to insist on early habits of goodness. Compliance in the little things like saying “please” and “thank you” leads to compliance in the bigger things and a healthy respect for adult authority.

Loving parents who kindly but firmly insist on the values they as a family affirm will be delighted at the freedom they enjoy as their children grow older and own for themselves the honest, helpful, courageous character that they have been inspired to have.

By Mary Grant Mary Grant is a co-founder of Parents Inc. and currently director of Faith4famlies where she offers parents a simple ways of passing on faith to their children. Visit www.faithbox.co.nz.

five qualities that parents want to demonstrate in their family. These could be hospitality, truthfulness, kindness, forgiveness and loyalty, or a variety of other important qualities and values. Children learn from parents, said Hales, so it’s important for parents to demonstrate and live the values they preach. “If it is not important to us – it is not going to be important to them.”

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Hunting for cheetahs: identifying the gifted child AHunting for cheetahs:

student who does well academically, has an excellent report card, wins awards and is recognised by teachers and their peers as a “high achiever” is considered “gifted” in our education system.

This child obtains results well beyond expectations for their chronological age and is easy to student who does well academically, has spot in most classrooms. an excellent report card, wins awards and In contrast, a student who does not achieve, is recognised teachers and their peers as no matter whatbytheir intellectual potential or a “high achiever” is considered “gifted” in our developmental level, is usually overlooked for education system. enrichment activities and gifted programmes, This child obtains results well beyond extension opportunities. expectations for their chronological age and is Stephanie Tolan, an author on gifted children, cleverly metaphor to clarify the easy to uses spot aincheetah most classrooms. pitfalls of just using achievement-based In contrast, a student who does not identifiachieve, cation for gifted students.

The cheetah is the fastest animal on earth.

They are flashy animals and impressive beings that are unique within the animal kingdom.

Identifying cheetahs is easy - they are the only animals that can run 112kph.

But as Tolan highlights, cheetahs are not always running. In reality, they cannot maintain no matter what their intellectual potential or their top speed for a sustained period of time. developmental level, is usually overlooked for When a cheetah is stationary, it can be identigifted programmes, enrichment activities and fied simply by knowing its other characteristics. extension opportunities.

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activities can be viewed as “achievements.”

However, from the child’s worldview they are functioning at their own pace, according to their own biological design and innate mental capacity. Tolan states that “such a child has clearly been given room to “run” and something to run for. They are healthy and fit and have not had their capacities crippled.”

However, schools can have the same impact cage an intelligent child’s brain with low exon children that zoos do on cheetahs.

If they pectations and no child’s room for speed, cage an intelligent brain with we lowmight observe the dull-eyed and silent look we found in expectations and no room for speed, might captive cheetahs. observe the dull-eyed and silent look found in Perhaps one day a cheetah raised in the right captive cheetahs. environment, with the right opportunities and Perhaps one day a cheetah raised in the right motivations, will run faster than 112 kph. environment, withlimit the aright opportunities and We should not cheetah’s potential, just motivations, will run faster than 112 kph. as we should not limit that of a gifted child.

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Rose is the president SENG Board of Directors, MoE advisory board.

By Rose Blackett Rose Blackett is the president of NZAGC, SENG Board of Directors, MoE advisory board.

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Board of Trustees – what to expect The election date for this year’s trustee elections is looming, and nominations are fast approaching with the final deadline of 2 May.

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For parents who want a say in the future of their child(ren)’s school and education, standing for election is a great way to get involved.

School trustees have a very important role in making sure every child achieves their potential at school. It’s a vital role for ensuring quality education for our children.

The trustee elections are the largest democratic event in the country, involving the election of a board of trustees for more than 2400 state and state-integrated New Zealand schools every three years. Trustees are elected by parents and staff members. More than 13,000 people are needed to form the school boards and more than 110,000 people have taken on the trusteeship role since 1989.

The board of trustees has overall responsibility for the governance of a school. It sets the educational goals and strategic direction of the school in consultation with parents, staff and students, and monitors performance against these. Boards are accountable for the performance of the school and students’ achievement, and must ensure that the school complies with the law and is a responsible employer. Boards are also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.

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Work with the principal and consult with staff, students and the community.

Monitor progress and let parents know how the school is progressing against its annual targets and how well students are achieving.

Decide how the school’s funding will be spent.

Select the school’s principal and support the development of all staff.

Oversee the management of staff, property, finances, curriculum and administration.

The school’s principal is the board’s chief executive and manages the school operation in line with the board’s policies. The membership of the school board includes elected parent representatives, an elected staff representative and the principal. If the school has students above Year 9, the board also includes a student representative. This year’s election date is set for 30 May and all parents of students who are enrolled full-time are eligible to vote for parent representatives. Results are declared on 5 June.

Trustees need to reflect their local community, have a commitment to children and education, and have the skills to ultimately help the school lift student achievement. Trustees do not have to be parents nor have children at the school they stand for: rather a variety of skills and experiences, work well in a team, the ability to ask challenging questions and good

communication skills.

New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA), president Lorraine Kerr says that board members are entrusted by the community to ensure the success of schools and a bright future for children. “We need an education system where all children are expected to succeed and one where we all take shared responsibility in ensuring this happens. As a member of a school board you can make things happen – you can make a difference.”

You can contact your school if you want to find out about standing for election, nominating someone else and voting in the election – they

The connection between sensory experiences in the early years and brain development Most of us are aware of the influence of early sensory experiences on babies’ brain development to some degree.

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Of the five senses, the tactile (touch) sense is the most sensitive at birth. Smell is also more highly developed than the ability to see, distinguish sounds clearly or taste. The final sense is proprioception; the sense that enables us to balance on different surfaces and to move through space and around objects without constantly falling over or hitting furniture.

Meaningful experiences translate into meaningful responses as the infant learns to expect and anticipate events in the world around him. So, the more an infant is smiled at, talked to, held, rocked and stroked the more the brain’s neurological connections will favour those experiences, which result in the infant developing appropriate responses.

Building on that foundation relies on providing an environment that stimulates all the senses. A simple example: crawlers learn to act on their environment by spotting (vision) a desired toy at the end of the rug, crawling over the rug (tactile, is it soft, thick, knobbly, smooth), then finally grasping the toy, which results in conscious perception of the toy as the neural pathways respond

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to the various stimuli and form an internal (mental) picture of the external object.

A child’s world can be enriched by providing a variety of textures, sounds, smells, tastes and people, places and objects to see, things to climb over, round and through, to swing or climb on, and above all by being emotionally involved.

By Lively Minds Limited Lively Minds Limited is an online educational toy store that keeps the whole child in mind when considering which toys to stock and sell to early childhood providers, parents and grandparents.

It only stocks toys that engage, stimulate and activate the senses. www.livelyminds.co.nz.

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Secure relationships – the key to school success Most parents intuitively know that loving their children is the key to their offspring’s happiness.

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Attachment is a technical name for the need of a child to feel secure and safe within the relationship with the parent. Whenever a child feels anxious or distressed, they feel a strong biological need to be reassured by their parent or caregiver. This need arises spontaneously in the child’s mind and must be satisfied by the protective and loving behaviour of the caregiver. When the parent reassures the child, providing respectful and thoughtful attention to the child’s needs, then the child will form a secure attachment.

The remarkable aspect of having a secure attachment is that it frees the child up to become exploratory, playful and eager to learn.

The secure attachment acts like a “base camp” for the child to explore Mount Everest. As long as the base camp - in the form of a loving and reliable parent- is there, the child feels safe enough for the adventure to begin. Thus happy toddlers will explore the kitchen cupboards and cause chaos! Secure nippers will rush into the surf, knowing dad will be there to rescue them.

The child will carry this security in their heart when they go to school, and it will encourage them to make friends, to take risks like enrolling in a new sport, exploring difficult subjects, raising their hands to ask their teachers questions, and in general to see school as an exhilarating ride of exploration and learning.

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psychologically secure, less free to explore and play and they are less likely to be successful learners at school.

One reason why some children are less secure than they could be is because their parents are preoccupied with their own issues and do not realise that their child is going through a moment of distress that needs their reassurance. Of course parents can’t be 100% perfect responders at all times.

However it pays parents to free themselves up psychologically so that they can give their children the attention and responsiveness they deserve and need. When our children are especially distressed, anxious or insecure because of a challenging situation, we need

development and progress.

Thankfully most parents are superb at their job and love their children with a great deal of thoughtfulness and skill. These parents, either intuitively or through learning and reflection, provide their children with the base camp of a secure attachment relationship, and set them up for a life-long journey of adventure, learning, achievement and success.

By Joseph Driessen, education consultant.

Driessen speaks to parent and teacher groups about education. Email j.o.d@xtra.co.nz.

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to drop tools and be there for them. Paradoxically, the more parents give this solid reassurance when the children really need it, the more resilient the children will become.

Insecurely attached children can sometimes seem very resilient and independent, and parents might believe that by withholding their reassurance and care they are creating a strong child.

Research shows, however, that this so-called strength is in fact a superficial appearance, and that deep down the child is battling very high stress levels because of the lack of reassurance. High stress levels interfere with the optimal development of the neural brain networks and tend to make the child anxious and less willing to take risks.

Another mistake that parents need to guard against is giving their children mixed messages about being reassured. When a parent reassures and calms their child but does so impatiently or angrily, then the child can become confused about the very nature of love. Their childlike minds reason “when I need your love you become angry with me.” This can cause the child to become ambivalent about how reliable parents and caregivers actually are, and this ambivalence can hinder their wholehearted attempts to discover their world. At school these children can show ambivalent attitudes to both the process of learning and relating to teachers as caregivers, and this slows their

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It is worthwhile for parents to be on guard for the mistakes that can be made when forming the attachment bond with children. Some children develop what is called an insecure attachment, in which the base camp doesn’t seem as reliable to the child as it ought to be, giving them a sense of insecurity. They feel less

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Mind your manners Have you ever been horrified by the way your children speak?

Are you constantly reminding your kids to be polite and say “hello”, “please” and “thank you”? Is a lack of respect, shouting and bad language turning your family environment into a war zone?

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arenting author and time management/life balance educator Karyn Riley offers simple tips for parents to encourage good manners and strategies for dealing with undesirable behaviours.

Communicate Take time out to talk about what’s not working.

Sit down together as a family, come up with and write down your family vision and values.

Display this on your fridge, wall or somewhere visible. Refer back to this when necessary.

If your child complains and compares their situation to friends or other families, try using the broken record technique, repeating or reiterating statements such as “In our family we…” or “This isn’t working.”

Boundaries Remind children of what’s acceptable and what’s not. Encourage and reinforce desirable behaviours as you observe them. Ignore any minor slip-ups and take action on unacceptable behaviours by addressing problems as they occur. Withdraw your attention or privileges until they use good manners – ask your children to wait if they interrupt, remind them to be polite when asking for or receiving something, or to use their quiet voice or speak nicely. If necessary, have a quiet chat with your child at a more appropriate time about what’s acceptable and what they might do differently next time.

No matter what you say, children will follow and behave according to your or others’ example.

Lifestyle check-up Consider what’s going on in their (and your life) right now. Perhaps there’s been a lot of recent change, upheaval, stress, a new baby or even problems with friends or at school. Are they (and you) getting adequate sleep, physical activity and eating healthily? Think about what might be behind the behaviour - boredom, lack of attention or boundaries, too much screen time or feeling over-scheduled? Address any areas of concern so you can focus on improving specific behaviours.

Positive role models Children are like sponges; they take in everything they observe, verbally and nonverbally. No matter what you say, children will follow and behave according to your or others’ example. Be mindful and aware of how you speak and what you’re saying around children. Remain calm and patient when dealing with behaviours such as swearing, shouting or physical abuse. Role model the desired behaviours – be the change you want to see in

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Keep the problem with your child. Take time out together to ask their opinion on making good choices, what they’ve learned and brainstorm ideas for solutions and/or consequences, linked to the behaviour or

Karyn helps women have more time, more balance and more fun in their lives. For more information, visit www.rileylife.co.nz.

Harraways oats – simply the best breakfast.

Winter is a great time to get your kids in the kitchen and encourage them to explore cooking. Preparing natural breakfast foods is an easy and fun way to start. New Zealand Oats make a simple and quick hot and tasty breakfast. Many children enjoy preparing a breakfast of hot oats in the microwave.

Oat Singles are convenient, nutritious and allow the control of a serving size. Watch out for the “Hot Spoon” promotion of colourchanging spoons; collect the series and have fun eating a breakfast of hot oats.

Increasing the use of oats in daily meals and

baking is also an easy way to increase dietary fibre levels for your family.

Oats Singles sachets can be used in many dishes; add a sachet of plain Oat Singles to thicken a stew or casserole, or use honey and golden syrup Oat Singles to make individual quick steam puddings; check out the recipe at www.harraways.co.nz.

School students; watch out for New Zealand Food Week 20-26 May, http://www. justcook.co.nz/. Connect with Harraways on Facebook to see the many local events that are happening all over New Zealand.

Great giveaways for autumn…....

This issue Lee Keenan visits Dairy Flat Primary School to ask about the importance of family and family values.

Nathan Ames, age 9

It’s easy to win fantastic prizes with Family Times. Just fill in the entry form and post it to us by the due date, or enter online at www.familytimes.co.nz. This month we have a fantastic line up of prizes with more great giveaways… Good luck!

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Blackmores – Conceive Well Gold. For the very best start in life

In our family my brother and I have been taught definitely no swearing or we could get grounded! We have to respect other people’s property and opinions. I feel I can talk to my parents about almost everything. We have also been told to treat other people the way we would want to be treated and that if someone is mean to move away and forget about it.

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Blackmores introduce Conceive Well Gold; a pre-conception supplement that supplies key nutrients needed to put the body into ideal preparation for conception and pregnancy.

Specially formulated to be taken for up to six months prior to conception, Conceive Well Gold supports regular normal ovulation and healthy conception. In an easy-to-take onea-day capsule or tablet, Conceive Well Gold contains key nutrients required for healthy early stage pregnancy and foetal development.

We have 10 packs of Blackmores Conceive Well Gold to give away.

I have three sisters and we have been taught to be respectful of others and to always be honest. My family mean a lot to me. I know that they are always there if I have hard times and they give us love as well as food and shelter. We have rules at home like no swearing and putting your knives and forks down after dinner. We always have to say “please” and “thank you” to people.

Kyra Torrington, age 10

My brother and I have to always say “hello,” “goodbye,” “please,” and “thank you.” We always have to return things we have borrowed or if we find something to hand it in to our parents or an adult. My family are always there to cheer me up when I need it and they help with the hard stuff. If someone is not being nice I have been told to move on and get away.

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Fletcher Coburn, age 9

Crug is after the CHI powering the mighty Lion Attack vehicle. Protect the lion tribe’s CHI with Lennox’ Lion Attack, featuring big claw attack function, lion head front and disc shooter! We have five packs of this fantastic new LEGO® Chima to give away!

I have three brothers and we are definitely not allowed to swear or we get really told off. We have to be respectful and honest. We have rules too, like putting plates away and washing up after dinner. They taught me that if I don’t have anything nice to say, then to say nothing at all. My family are always there to help me if I come home grumpy.

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Mike the Knight is a new CG-animated, action-packed series following young Mike - an energetic, cheeky yet bountiful knight-intraining who is driven by his passion to help others and, along the way, be the best knight he can be. Through comedy and adventure and with his rallying cry “be a knight, do it right,” Mike learns the power of responsibility and how to do things the right way. Available now at all leading retailers for RRP $16.99. We have five copies of this DVD to give away.

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Mocka original highchair The Mocka original highchair sets the standard in highchair safety, functionality and quality. From first solids through to first days at school and beyond, the Mocka original highchair adjusts to provide a safe, comfortable, and sturdy first chair as your child grows. Holding up to 60kg in weight, your Mocka original wooden highchair will become a treasured piece of furniture that your children will use for years to come. Multiple tray settings, adjustable seat and footrest heights and armrests allow the highchair to grow safely and comfortably with your child. We have a Mocka original highchair to giveaway! Visit www. mocka.co.nz.

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There’s no need to be an artist to win this fun-filled Draw Something game based on the hit app. While one player draws, everyone else shouts out their guesses at what they’re drawing.

Whoever guesses the word earns coins along with the drawer, and the harder the word, the more coins you earn! Collect 15 coins for the win.

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Nerf Elite is the new range from Nerf. Nerf Elite Blasters have new technology that makes the blasters fire faster and further than ever before.

Complete your mission even in the shadows with the Firestrike blaster! This compact blaster’s precision light beam targeting gives you laserlike focus even in low-light conditions. Speed and mobility are yours with the quick draws and fast firing of the Strongarm blaster. It has the same long-range power as other N-STRIKE Elite blasters (sold separately), and it rapid-fires six darts when you pump the slam fire slide repeatedly while holding the trigger. We have five packs containing the Firestrike and Strongarm blaster to give away.

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Xma Ease – providing a natural, non-steroid approach that works

The 25th of April is a very special day for New Zealanders and Australians. Do you know why? What does ANZAC mean? When did the tradition of the dawn service first start? Why do we wear the red poppy, and play the Last Post? This book will tell you all these things and more, and it’s crammed full of fascinating pictures as well. We have three copies of this book to give away!

Xma Ease is a fantastic daily management tool for eczema and other chronic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Xma Ease is a nonsteroid topical cream that contains all natural ingredients. Plant-based oils like jojoba, evening primrose oil, apricot, avocado, manuka and essential oils of lavender are blended with grapefruit seed extract, aloe vera, comfrey and colloidal silver and all combined in a low irritant, non-greasy base. Buy online at www.xmaease.co.nz (free delivery throughout New Zealand) or available from pharmacies New Zealand wide.

Just Draw It!

Aimed at anyone who would like to be able to pick up a pencil and just draw, this book provides a foolproof way to pick up the skills - and most importantly the confidence - to sketch and experiment without the hang-ups and inhibitions that can all too often get in the way of our creativity. We have three copies of the new book to give away!

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Auckland Zoo Explore the world at Auckland Zoo these school holidays. With our Intrepid Explorers holiday programme, you’ll discover Africa, explore the rainforest and go walkabout in Australia. Collect stamps as you travel around the world and go in the draw to win an 11 day Intrepid Borneo Family Adventure including return flights for 2 adults and 2 children, courtesy of Intrepid Travel and Tourism Malaysia. For more details, go to www. aucklandzoo.co.nz. Family Times has five

family passes (2 adults and 3 children) to Auckland Zoo to give away! www.familytimes.co.nz

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ur wonderful summer has come to an end, but there’s still time to get out and about before winter arrives. Check out some of the family friendly events below.

13 April Books for Chooks! – This is a book fair at

The Mt Eden War Memorial Hall to raise money for rescued animals at The Animal Sanctuary.

Cost $5 entry for the first hour only. From 8am.

All books for adults and kids $1 or less.

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April-June Auckland Dockline Tram – Jump aboard the Dockline Tram and take in the sights of the Auckland City waterfront. Visit www. aucklandtram.co.nz.

Movies in Kaipatiki - Take a bean bag and a picnic and enjoy the free movie screening of The Labyrinth with family and friends. At 7pm, Tui Park, Ramblers Crescent.

Riding high on the Magic Bikes under cover in Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End

13-14 April

April-June APO 4 Kids - Sing, dance and conduct along in an exciting, interactive one-hour concert for pre-schoolers and their adults. For more details visit www.apo.co.nz/apo-4-kids.

V8 Supercars ITM 400 Auckland fan trail – Get along the 1.4km free fan trail from

Pukekohe Train Station to Pukekohe Park Raceway. From 7am-10am and 5pm-7pm.

There will be kids’ activities and entertainment along the way.

13-14 April

11 April V8 Supercars ITM 400 Auckland Queen Street Pit Stops - Experience

your favourite team’s pit stops - Holden, Ford, Nissan and Mercedes. This free event includes music, face painting and a car racing simulator.

From 11am-4pm, Lower Queen Street, Central Auckland.

MOTAT’s Military Month! – If this sounds like you and your family, get involved in MOTAT’S special military activities. Full details at www.motat.org.nz.

13 April, 11 May, 8 June Saturday Kids Impossible Project

13 April (every Saturday) Auckland Art Gallery – Take part in free

creative activities designed for the whole family.

Stay as little or as long as you like. From 1-3pm, www.aucklandartgallery.com.

13 April

- Kids can discover for free what can be “experimented with” from the non-fiction collection. Tupu Youth Library, 102R Dawson Road, Otara, from 11am-1pm.

14 April (every Sunday) Manurewa Markets – Enjoy the food

Kids Only Market – Get along to this

great event for free, where kids and young people are the stall holders. They will sell toys, kids’ clothing, games, books, crafts, sports gear, baking and more. Full details at www. ptchevcommunitycentre.org.nz.

13 April Kaukapakapa School Country Fair

- Kaukapakapa School’s biennial gala event features Cookie Time rides and activities, along with raffles, a silent auction, entertainment, food, petting zoo, and horse rides. From 10am2pm, 977 Kaipara Coast Highway.

13 April Titirangi Festival of Music – Family-

friendly activities with stage performances, face painting and street performers. Great food and instrument workshops. From 10.30am-8pm, www.titirangifestival.com.

and atmosphere with your family at this great Sunday market. The market supports the parish of Manurewa by donating to their food bank.

Visit www.manurewamarkets.com.

14 April St Helier’s school fair - A community fair

with something for everyone. There will be lots of games for all ages, a mouth-watering array of food and a wide range of crafts and plants available to purchase. From 10am-2pm.

14 April Gladstone school gala – Get along to

a fantastic day out for the whole family.

Great food and amazing rides. Something for everyone! From 10am-2pm, visit www. gladstonegala.co.nz.

22 April-3 May Maritime Museum – “What if?”

– Travel back through time and uncover

Lots of fun for the kids on the brand new Choco Express in Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End. moments that have changed our world. Get your time travellers’ notebook and follow the trail. Visit www.maritimemuseum.co.nz.

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22 April – 3 May

day out to enjoy food, entertainment and the most important thing…fun! Visit www. coatesville.org.nz.

Devonport Navy Museum – Every school holidays the museum has some fantastic events happening. The new children’s playground is up and running featuring large sized objects off real naval ships! Check out details at www. navymuseum.mil.nz.

22 April – 3 May Lake House Arts Centre – The beautiful

Arts Centre in Takapuna is running spectacular holiday classes alongside Wood Sculpture Live 2013. Full details and class bookings at www. lakehousearts.org.nz.

27 April Taniwha and Dragon Festival – Auckland’s first event to celebrate the many bonds shared by Maori and Chinese people.

Open to all. A powhiri will be followed by a day-long festival featuring Maori and Chinese entertainment, culture and food. Visit www. tpk.govt.nz.

Coatesville Market – A great family friendly

4 May and 5 June (continues first Saturday of the month) Block Party – Get creative for free with Lego at the Howick Library, 25 Uxbridge Road, Howick, 1.30pm-3pm.

12 April, May, June (every Friday onwards during term time) Friday after school activities – Great educational games and fun for children aged 5 to 12-years, 3.15pm-4pm, Papatoetoe Library, 30 Wallace Road.

25-26 May Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show – A great informative show for families suffering from these illnesses. Learn and taste. ASB Showgrounds. Visit www.glutenallergy.co.nz.

Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End

Northern Arena INTENSIVE LEARN TO SWIM SCHOOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME A lesson a day for five days teaching all aspects of swimming in order to enhance enjoyment & confidence in the water whilst also learning the skills to survive.

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Kidz Kingdom at Rainbow’s End will be fully open on the 27 April!

This exciting $3.7m development comprises of a completely covered outdoor area and a large indoor complex complete with new birthday rooms, the Small Talk Café and amazing play structures. Outside there are brand new rides to add to the existing exciting rides available for the younger market.

There are new infant and toddler areas as well, which means that little ones can play whilst their older brothers and sisters enjoy the bigger rides. The brand new birthday rooms have interactive technology with characters communicating directly with the birthday groups: this is something very special to remember.

Children will be enthralled with “The Story of Kidz Kingdom,” which introduces new characters Princess Sapphire, Sir Prised A Lot, Magician Enzo and Iris the Fairy. Along with Rai and Bow, Kidz Kingdom is their home at Rainbow’s End. Kidz Kingdom has so much to do and caters totally for children eight-years and under.

It’s completely covered all year round so you don’t have to wait until summer to have your special day or birthday party; your child’s birthday can be celebrated at the best birthday venue in New Zealand. On the official opening day, 27 April, there will be lots of entertainment, giveaways and competitions, so it’s the perfect day to come and join in the fun at Rainbow’s End!

Entertainment

25-26 May Armageddon Expo. Meet the voice of

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Lisa Simpson, Yeardley Smith, at Armageddon expo in Hamilton plus stars, gaming, comics, fun and fantasy for all the family. Visit www. armageddonexpo.com.

1-3 June Manukau Live Steamers – Ride the trains

and admire the various visiting locomotives during Queens Birthday Weekend. From 11am4pm, www.manukaulivesteamers.co.nz.

10 June – 26 July

celebration and entertainment that will bring a modern take to a centuries-old Maori tradition.

Auckland will come alive with a series of concerts, family events, art exhibits, kapa haka, contemporary dance and kite flying. Visit www. matarikifestival.org.nz.

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Do you want to get fit, lose weight, get stronger and more flexible, increase coordination, learn to defend yourself and become bully safe? Or learn selfcontrol, respect, get confidence and find new friends? At Kumgang Taekwondo you can get it all and much more. Kumgang Taekwondo has classes for five to sevenyear-olds, children, teens, adults, ladies only, families, beginners and advanced. Check out www.kumgang.co.nz for more information or phone 09-479-9180.

A great place to go for gift making and birthday parties. The Bead Hold offers a wonderfully creative and fun time for all ages. For full details, phone 09-845-1345 or visit www. thebeadhold.co.nz.

 Northern Arena Register now for lessons in one of four purpose-built swimming pools. Northern Arena caters for baby through to adult swimming lessons, giving everyone on the North Shore the opportunity to learn how to swim. Visit www.northernarena.co.nz.

 Kauri Museum Discover the fascinating story of New Zealand’s pioneering days through the use of kauri timber and kauri gum. Explore the many exceptional displays and galleries inside the museum. Visit www.kaurimuseum.com.

 MOTAT’s new under fives gallery Tinkering Tots This new gallery is designed for the under-fives to play in a fun imaginative environment while learning about simple machinery like ramps and diggers. Visit www.motat.org.nz.

 Extreme Edge and ClimbZone Come and experience New Zealand’s newest and largest ultimate indoor and outdoor climbing experience. First timers get a free safety lesson. Caters for all ages and abilities.

Visit www.extremeedge.co.nz.

 Stardome

Explore, imagine and discover at Auckland’s favourite observatory and planetarium. A visit to Stardome is truly a unique and fun learning experience for the whole family. Visit www. stardome.org.nz.

 Sky Tower View Auckland’s panoramic view at Sky Tower.

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Discover some of New Zealand’s history at the Kauri Museum.

 The Bead Hold

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Kumgang Taekwondo

s the first school term draws to an end, it’s time to think about some autumn holiday entertainment ideas.

We’ve put together some fun options to get you started.  Rainbows End

Kidz Kingdom is open to the public from 27 April. The indoor complex is opening, joining the completely covered outdoor facility for children eight years and under. The best fun in New Zealand for kids! Visit www.rainbowsend. co.nz.

Kauri Museum Matariki – Otamatea Primary School present displays using traditional and non-traditional materials to celebrate Maori New Year. Visit www. kaurimuseum.com.

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Kids! Visit the Sky Tower these school holidays. Learn fun space facts and get a free Popsicle Blasta.

Visit www.skytower.co.nz for full details.

Holiday specials  The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Get along to The Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna and be entertained with colourful characters, toe-tapping tunes and madcap adventures! A fantastic, family holiday event.

Ticket bookings essential, www.bmcentre.co.nz.

 It’s My Turn to Cook Tonight- Bosch school holiday programme Get your children cooking in your home using your food with a nationwide free, online event. From 22– 24 April, visit www. itsmyturntocooktonight.com for information.

 MOTAT’S Soldier Soldier

Round up the troops, experience and complete a boot camp. Sure to impress! For full details and times visit www.motat.org.nz.

 Kauri Museum holiday programme

What was it like for children 100 years ago?

Step back in time and explore. Try gum polishing and enjoy craft and toys of the period.

Visit www.kaurimusem.com.

 Northern Arena Learn to swim at Northern Arena, swim school of the year, intensive learn-to-swim holiday

programme. Open for bookings on 09-4219700 or visit www.northernarena.co.nz for more details.

 The Bead Hold Take part in The Bead Hold’s fun holiday classes. For full programme details and bookings phone 09-845-1345 or visit www. thebeadhold.co.nz.

 Stardome Observatory These school holidays book to see The Little Star That Could. Following the show, take a guided tour of the night sky, rocket launching and activities in the space room. Bookings 09-624-1246 or www.stardome.org.nz/ autumn-school-holidays-2013/.

 Lollipops Playland and Cafe Book now for Lollipops school holiday programme.

Call 09-441-6157, email northshore1@ lollipopsplayland.co.nz or check the website www. northshore.lollipopsplayland.co.nz.

 Kidactive holiday programme Learn… laugh… live. Kidactive believe in challenging kids to be active and “give it a go.”

They are Auckland’s largest online booking system for holiday programmes, and offer exciting activities. Visit www.kidactive.co.nz.

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Fit Families

Managing your kids’ sport injuries Injuries happen at all levels of sports participation and getting injured at some point is really inevitable.

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n injury to a child can be concerning and worrying, and parents need to have a good idea of what to do when an injury occurs.

It helps to have good health care providers such as a physiotherapist and a sports doctor.

It’s also important to keep a good channel of communication between your coach, physiotherapist and sports doctor. Good team work ensures a good outcome.

Sport is a big part of kids’ lives.

In New Zealand, a SportNZ survey released in late 2012 discovered that about 99% of boys and girls of all ages took part in one or more sport and recreation activities during the year.

Children are becoming more competitive in sport at an earlier age and it is common for children to start sports such as gymnastics and

swimming at three to four-years-old.

Children are not miniature adults – they are physiologically and psychologically different.

The differences can impact on their ability to perform specific athletic skills and influence the type of injuries they may sustain. Parents and coaches need to recognise the range of medical issues and injuries surrounding children in sport.

The following questions could be considered when seeking care from your health care provider for your child.

1. How long will it take for function to return?

2. What type of rehabilitation exercises are needed?

3. How long will it take to return to practicing sport?

4. How long will it take to return to full sports participation?

If your child needs surgery, you should consider the following questions: 1. Are there alternatives?

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What is the rehabilitation required pre and post–surgery?

What are the potential complications and how will that affect a return to sport?

When is the optimum time to have the operation?

Sport and physical activity should be fun and incorporated in all daily activities for positive

health and emotional development. If your child is injured, effective health care management will allow them to return to sport happy and with normal function.

By Dr Yaso Kathiravel and Elaine Schou Dr. Yaso Kathiravel is a sports medicine doctor based at Moorhouse Medical Practice and Elaine Schou is a sports physiotherapist based at Sports Med.

Trampolines – the staple of many Kiwi families J

umping on a trampoline is so much fun for children! The freedom of being airborne, the games, the tricks. It’s a key feature in the backyard – or front yard – of many New Zealand families.

Trampolining is an excellent form of exercise, and the physical benefits include increased fitness through regular use, improved flexibility as jumping on a trampoline strengthens and lengthens muscles, stronger bone density, better joint, tendon and ligament function, and improved posture and balance.

According to GymSports New Zealand, trampolining also develops muscle control, balance, co-ordination and motor skills and can help improve self esteem; a child gains confidence as they master new skills. This can translate into a better self-image that may help improve academic success.

Regular use can also teach persistence; it often takes many tries to master a skill on the trampoline, but a child will persist because of the fun-factor. This teaches the important lesson that doing something right is worth the effort.

Safety however is a big issue – little fingers can get caught in springs, and children can fall onto the bars, collide into each other, fall off the trampoline or land awkwardly. Injuries range from minor bumps, bruises, sprains and cuts to serious injuries such as broken bones and

concussions.

Safekids New Zealand director Ann Weaver says that parents should take every precaution to avoid injuries that could lead to long term complications or permanent disabilities.

“By taking simple and sensible steps, trampolining can be enjoyed as a safe and healthy activity by the whole family.”

Trampolines have advanced throughout the years, and there are many varieties to choose from including safety enclosures and springfree versions. It pays to do your homework.

• When buying a trampoline, make sure that it complies with NZ Safety Standards.

• Place the trampoline away from structures and objects (i.e. trees, fences). Have a safe fall zone of at least 2.5 metres with a soft, energy absorbing ground (i.e. woodchips, sand or soft lawn). Consider a trampoline with a sturdy net enclosure.

• No somersaults or flips. Children and adults should not attempt tricky manoeuvres unless they have received professional training or have professional supervision.

• Keep it age appropriate and use correctly.

Check if the trampoline is suited to the age of your child, and read the user manual for correct and safe use.

• Take turns. Never allow more than one child on the trampoline at the same time.

By Rachel Taniwha

Family fitness events

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t’s time to take the layers Park. Get in early to book, www.tryathalon. weetbix.co.nz. off and head outside to 21 April exercise. Here are a few Beach Half Marathon – This events you can participate in Orewa event is for all ages. Just 45 minutes north of Auckland City. Included in the events to as a family.

7 April – 21 July Run Auckland – Auckland’s largest fun run and walk series consisting of six great races at various locations throughout the city every three weeks: 5km or 10km. Kids 2km or 4km. Full details at www.runauckland. co.nz.

14 April The Big Walk – The Foundation for Youth Development is walking for Kiwi kids to fundraise and help reach more young people every year, build great communities and change lives. Registrations at www. everydayhero.co.nz.

14 April The Weet–Bix Kids’ TRYathlon – This is your chance to give a kids’ triathlon a go!

The race is on the North Shore at Woodhill

choose from is a 5km walk/run aimed at families. www.orewabeachhalfmarathon. com.

26 May The Hobsonville Point Run Challenge – This event is a fun run or walk with a difference that takes in the interesting and historic surrounds of the old Hobsonville Airbase. Obstacle courses and fancy dress!

Visit www.runwaychallenge.co.nz.

22 April Tri Woman Triathlon - For girls and their mothers or grandmothers: check out the Tri Woman All Female Triathlon Series at Point Chevalier. Entrants must be 11-years or older and can enter individually or as a team. Challenge yourselves to this swim/ bike/run event. Visit www.tri.co.nz.

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES A WORLD OF FUN ACTIVITIES

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Auckland's largest online booking system with over 100 courses to choose from.

Don't let your kids get bored these holidays, we offer indoor and outdoor activities along with arts, crafts and so much more for all children aged five years plus.

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Basic tips about wind for your newborn W

ind is an innate function, everpresent from the moment of birth and throughout our entire lives.

Digest these facts • Wind takes up room in the stomach, therefore the more wind you release, the more room for food sustenance.

• Wind moving through the digestive tract naturally causes spasms of pain and contributes to the behaviours of inconsolable crying, colic and reflux.

• Winding your child is a necessity to enable calm digestive processes.

Advantages of implementing consistent winding patterns • Provides calm digestive practices for all newborns.

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Stimulates deep attachment through touch-to-touch and eye-to-eye time.

• Provides deep developmental sleep for your baby, which enables breaks for you that will aid your milk supply if breastfeeding.

• Enhances a peaceful, secure relationship between parent and child.

• Consistent practices allow your child to understand that you are helping them. As time passes, they will soon relax with your provision of a burping pattern.

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What to do when your child gets hiccups Hiccups are your child’s natural digestive reflex to expel excess wind.

They are a good thing when they appear. Whenever hiccups present themselves, proceed with these simple steps.

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Gently move your baby into an extended hold – over the shoulder is good for this - making sure their torso is elongated. If your newborn is still enjoying the foetal position then obviously don’t elongate them too much.

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The amount of hiccups you release varies. However, about the first 10-15 hiccups release air after which, the hiccups become slightly uncomfortable for your baby. It’s a matter of comforting them through this at this point.

Reducing wind intake while feeding • When feeding, make sure your child is lying flat with their torso elongated unless still in the foetal stages. This gives their digestive system the room it needs to process.

• Never latch your child onto the breast or give the bottle if they are

upset or inconsolably crying. This will have them gulping as they drink causing more pockets of wind.

• If bottle feeding, make sure you keep the teat full of milk at all times.

Never let your child finish the bottle completely.

• If bottle feeding, only tighten the lid so it catches. The tighter the lid, the harder your child will need to suck and this potentially heightens wind intake.

• If bottle feeding, feed a little, then burp, then continue feeding.

For example, if you are feeding your newborn 30mls of formula, break this into two 15ml lots of feeding over half an hour each. If 60mls, break this up so it takes an hour to feed the whole amount to your wee one. Feed slowly and wind intermittently.

By Philippa Murphy – Postnatal liaison/educator and director of Natural Winding. *Family Times ran a promotion last edition about a national survey – held for parents – on colic and reflux. One hundred and fifty three families responded with a deeply expressed wish to help others by bringing more awareness. Philippa Murphy, the researcher of this study, now invites mental health and childcare organisations, media, funders and parents to express an interest if they’d like to get involved in birthing this wish. Please contact admin@naturalwinding.co.nz.

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The Music Fairy is excited to announce Rosie Roulette as her latest Music Fairy performer.

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Autumn camping – it’s not too late!

The days may be shorter and the evenings cooler, but the autumn school holidays can be a great time of year for a family camping trip.

Northland and Coromandel Otamure Bay (Whananaki) campsite The sea is probably still warm enough for swimming in autumn at Otamure Bay, north of Whangarei. This large campsite is set back from a stunning white sand beach. Facilities include drinking water, toilets and cold-water showers. Campers self-register after Easter.

You can play (or relax) on the beach, explore the coast or take a walk through the nearby Motutara Recreation Reserve out to a headland andpowered secludedsites bays.

The is also popular for for and hotarea showers. fishing and diving.

Camping is an ideal way to spend time in the outdoors and get close to nature. It’s Waikawau campsite an adventure Bay for children: setting up a tent, It’s not hard to see why this is DOC’s most cooking and eating outside, exploring the popular North Island summer campsite. Pitch nearby beach, lake-shore or forest and making your tent in an extensive farm park next to the new campsite friends. sweeping sandy beach,Enjoyable about 40 camping km north of experiences aretoyoung Coromandelwhen town.children You need bookcan online contribute to a are life-time appreciation andavaillove although there always plenty of sites of thefrom outdoors. able late summer onwards. This campsite hasThese cold showers campsitesand areanallon-site suitableshop. for families.

Fly a kite throw frisbee on the beach that Check outormore at awww.doc.govt.nz/camping. stretches north of the campsite. Look out for New Zealand dotterel and West variableCoast oysterCanterbury and the catcher, which breed there in summer.

Walks in Peel Forest campsite the area include the 10km Coromandel WalkA grove of native trees surrounds this campsite way, which follows an old bridle path between between Peel Forest and the Rangitata River, Stony and Fletcher bays at the end of the peninnorth of Geraldine.

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The Department of Conservation (DOC) The days may beandshorter and has a range of affordable family-friendly campsites in some beautiful settings – the evenings cooler, but the beachside, bush and lake. At this time of year autumn school holidays you should have no problem getting a can tent site.

Many DOC campsites just require to selfbe a great time of yearyoufor a register when you get there. family camping trip.

Camp fees are generally $6-$10/night for adults and $3-$5/night children (5 toand 17-years-old) he weather for is often settled an earlier and under-fives are free. Higher fees may apply sunset means it’s easier to get kids to bed for powered sites and hot showers. in a tent than in mid-summer.

Camping is an ideal way to spend time in Department Conservation theThe outdoors and getofclose to nature.(DOC) It’s hasadventure a range offor affordable family-friendly an children:and setting up a tent, campsites in eating some beautiful settings –the cooking and outside, exploring beachside, bush and lake. or Atforest this time year nearby beach, lake-shore and of making you should have no problem getting a tent site. new campsite friends.

Enjoyable camping experiences when children are young Many DOC campsites just require youcan to selfcontribute to a life-time appreciation and love register when you get there. of Camp the outdoors. fees are generally $6-$10/night for adults These campsitesforare all suitable families. and $3-$5/night children (5 to for 17-years-old) Check out more at www.doc.govt.nz/camping. and under-fives are free. Higher fees may apply

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Before you go:

C Choose a camping destination that matches your family’s experience and interests.

C Check the long-range weather forecast and be prepared to change plans or pack up early if the weather looks bad.

C Go through your camping equipment – put up the tent at home, test the cooker, check fuel supply, sleeping mats, and torches etc.

C Make sure you take plenty of easy-toprepare food, warm and weather-proof

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Sharing the road safely

iwis love to get out and have fun on their bikes, especially when the weather is good.

To ensure everyone has fun and are kept safe on the roads, it is vital that all road users share the road safely. It is in the best interests of all road users to prevent crashes by being aware of each other, giving each other plenty of space and behaving responsibly.

Safety tips for cyclists

• Be prepared: plan a safe route and

check your bike before you start – brakes, tyres, chain, reflectors and lights.

• Be seen: wear high visibility or

brightly coloured clothing. Use front and rear lights at night, in low light or rain.

• Be aware: watch for potholes, rub bish, grates, pedestrians and other hazards.

• Be predictable: make eye contact with other road users to ensure they are aware of you and signal your intentions clearly.

• Be confident: ride in a straight line, at least 1 metre from parked cars

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clothes, insect repellent, sun screen, first aid kit etc.

C Let the kids choose a favourite toy and take wet day activities.

C Consider camping with other families who have children of similar ages, and if you haven’t camped before, going with others who are more experienced.

C You may be able to borrow or hire camping equipment if you don’t have your own.

C Check out the camping care code and practice “no trace” camping.

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and take the middle of the lane when you have to.

• Be patient: slow down near parked or lined up vehicles. Pass slowly and only when safe.

The main campsite closes on 1 May for the winter but after this you can self register and camp at the nearby Clarke Flat amenity area.

Peel Forest is a precious remnant of podocarp forest that once covered a large area in mid-Canterbury. Explore the rich and diverse forest on a variety of tracks within the reserve and discover ancient giant totara, matai and kahikatea trees on the Big Tree Walk, and a huge diversity of ferns on the Fern Walk.

Wooded Gully (Mt Thomas) campsite Wooded Gully campsite lies in the foothills of the Southern Alps, an hour’s drive from Christchurch and about 12 km from Ashley Gorge. Facilities include water and toilets, and dogs are allowed on a leash.

This is a great spot for families, with open grassed areas for games, a stream to play in and lovely picnic sites. It’s also the starting point for walks that range from one hour to a full-day traverse of Mt Thomas Forest.

Lake Mahinapua campsite Take time out at the sheltered and tranquil Lake Mahinapua campsite in forest surroundings, just south of Hokitika. This popular overnight and day stop is generally quiet in the autumn. There is water and toilets and picnic tables as well as a boat ramp and jetty.

Yachting, kayaking and swimming are favoured activities and there are short bush walks. The nearby Mahinapua Walkway (which can also be cycled) is a longer option around the lake.

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7.30 to 6pm all day or half days Babies to 5+ Professional caring staff Great staff ratios Free 20 hours ECE for over 3 Get ready for school programme

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• Be considerate: try not to hold up the flow of traffic – if necessary, pull over to allow vehicles to pass.

• Be responsible: know the road rules

and follow them. Wear an approved helmet, make sure it fits firmly and keep it buckled up. If your helmet is dropped or becomes dented or broken in a crash, replace it immediately.

On the road  Ride in single file to let traffic flow past.

 Make sure there is a strong rider or adult at both the front and rear of the group – if there’s only one strong rider, then they should ride at the rear.

 Ride at a speed the slowest member of the group is comfortable with.

Information provided by Bike Wise.

22B Willcott Street

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Five good starting points to online safety for kids It’s always a bit worrying to think about the dangers in the world and how to protect your kids from them all.

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ike most complex issues though, it’s easy to be paralysed by over-analysing the situation or overreacting to the potential rather than the reality.

There are certainly dangers in unfiltered and unfettered internet access, but with a few simple things to remember you can turn the problem from all-consuming worry to cautious oversight.

1 Stranger danger

The idea of not talking to strangers or accepting gifts from people you don’t know is one we already teach our kids in the modern world. It’s time to extend that lesson to the online world. If they don’t know a person then teach them that giving out your details, making phone calls or sharing information carries the same dangers as in real life.

become a hundred times more complex and the content can be almost anything. Keep an active eye on what they are doing and review the browser history occasionally to make sure they aren’t heading into dangerous territory.

Remember that even the most net savvy of us can search an ambiguous term that has a double meaning and be surprised at the results.

4 Activate content filters

You can employ many commercial filtering packages to protect, block or alert to any unsavoury or unwanted materials. Review these on a regular basis on all your devices. Remember that internet does not only mean PC; it can also be smart phones, game consoles and tablets.

The best place to start is to activate the “safe search” option on Google. Do a Google search on “net-filtering for families” and you’ll find plenty of advice and resources online.

5 Don’t overreact- adjust

Something that kids often don’t think about is the idea of personal information such as date of birth, surnames and real names. Often online games use avatars and profiles that do not use your real name or details. Teach your kids to guard that information and treat it as top secret and not to be shared. Encourage the use of avatars and online identities that celebrate your children’s fantasy, not their reality.

There is no one solution to all your online safety issues. The online world is amazing, complex and educationally rich, as well as potentially dangerous. Encouragingly for parents though, the wealth of family friendly material has grown substantially as more and more of our lives go online. The best thing to do is to stay interested in your kids’ online activity and adjust your strategy and what you know about the online world as you go.

By Wayne Webb

This seems obvious, but the computer is a worse babysitter than the television. When you factor in the online component, the interactions

Wayne Webb is a community services manager for SmallWorlds - an online gaming site that caters to a 13-plus age range - an avid technology fiend and the father of two children who also love “screen things.”

2 The value of privacy

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Password protection Here are a few tips on selecting a password:

 Select a unique pass word.

 Do not use your street name,

suburb or city, or other easily identifiable descriptors such as a birthday, middle names, or initials.  Let the principal or person in charge of the kindergarten or school know the password you have chosen from day one.

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 Give the password to those you have selected to pick up your children.  Talk to your children from an early age about stranger danger. However, make the conversation age appropriate.

You don’t want them to mis trust all adults.  Keep the password in place until you believe they are mature enough to make good judgement calls.

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Crissi Blair lives with her family in west Auckland and spends her time reading and writing, mostly about children’s books. Crissi organised the Storylines Festival of New Zealand Children’s Writers and Illustrators for three years and publishes the useful guide New Zealand Children’s Books in Print which is updated every year. Visit www.silvertone.co.nz for more information.

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Then Bear has to hibernate himself. When spring comes, Bear can’t remember what his story was, but this time his friends help him. Illustrations show the cuddliest bear ever and the spare wintery background.

WishyWashy World

By Joy Cowley Illustrated by Philip Webb Clean Slate Press Hardback $25.99 ● This is eight new stories (also published as school readers) about longtime favourites Mr and Mrs Wishy-Washy and their animals. There’s a laugh in every one even though they are written in simple language suitable for a very new reader. The rotund Mrs Wishy-Washy has a constant battle to keep everyone clean and organised, particularly when the animals love mud and playing around.

Warm and friendly illustrations capture the personalities perfectly. Ages 5-7.

The Terrible Suitcase

By Emma Allen Illustrated by Freya Blackwood Scholastic Paperback $21 Hardback $31 ● A little girl turns five but instead of the backpack she wants she gets “the terrible suitcase.” She’s very cross about it and hides in the class cardboard rocket. But then another child comes in crying so to distract the suitcase is offered as a space food container, then a toolkit, until lots of children are playing happily and the suitcase has new status as a treasure. A good school introduction. Ages 3-7.

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By Margaret Mahy Illustrated by Gavin Bishop Puffin Paperback $19.99 ● Anthea is blind so when she goes to the beach with her brothers and sisters they have to take care of her, but when fog comes rolling in it’s Anthea who can find the way home. Braille title on the front and alphabet on back flap. Royalties to the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. Lovely smudgy illustrations capture the foggy beachscape. Ages 4-10.

Dear Scarlett

A First Book of Nature

By Fleur Hitchcock Nosy Crow Paperback $19.99 ● Scarlett (11) receives a box of things left to her by her dead jewel-thief father. She then discovers that her dad wasn’t a criminal after all and there’s a rumour that he has left a treasure trove of diamonds, but how is she going to find them? There’s a dangerous couple after Scarlett’s secret too, and her new friend Ellie to help her work things out. A funny enthralling family mystery. Ages 9-12.

By Nicola Davies Illustrated by Mark Hearld Walker Books Hardback $32.99 ● Poems and stylised illustrations using linocuts, paint and collage capture the seasons and the outdoors from stargazing to bird-watching, seasonal farm activities like haymaking and milking, familiar animals like chickens and sheep and wildlife including deer and squirrels. An English publication so some animals like squirrels will not be familiar to New Zealand children but the pages of a book are a great place to meet them.

A large treasure of a book. Ages 3-10.

Mr & Mrs Bunny Detectives Extraordinaire

By Mrs Bunny, translated from Rabbit by Polly Horvath Illustrated by Sophie Blackall Schwartz & Wade Hardback $33.50 ● Madeline’s parents have been abducted by foxes. She meets Mr and Mrs Bunny (yes they are rabbits) who have just decided to become detectives. Unfortunately they aren’t very good, but they try hard, whilst also trying to fit into the town they’ve just moved to. Luckily Madeline is able to understand Rabbit, and might just find her parents in spite of her “helpers.” Ages 9-12.

Azzi in Between

Sally Bangle: Unexpected Detective

By Sarah Garland Frances Lincoln Hardback $32.99 ● War was closing in on the town where Azzi lived with her family. They had to leave in a hurry, with just a few possessions. They travel by boat to a new country. Everything is different.

Azzi goes to school and learns to speak a new language. Gardening lessons gives her an idea to help her family feel more at home. This touching and traumatic tale enables a better understanding of differing cultures. Ages 5-12.

By Melinda Szymanik Tale-Spin Media, 2013 Ebook US$2.99 ● If you haven’t tried reading an e-book yet, try this mystery novel about Sally whose sea-captain dad disappeared seven years ago. When she does a project about the headmistress’ father, Professor Angstrom, she discovers he was on the voyage where her father disappeared and Sally will do anything - even visiting a mental hospital, breaking and entering, and dealing with some dangerous people - to find out what really happened.

Ages 8-12. Available from most e-tailers.

Anzac Day: The New Zealand Story.

What it is and why it matters

By Philippa Werry New Holland Paperback $24.99 ● Explore the story of Anzac Day, from the Gallipoli Campaign and the Great War, through to the commemorative services held annually throughout the country. Find out the background behind Anzac biscuits, the Last Post and more.

Timeline, maps, paintings, photographs, newspaper clippings and info graphics tell the story in great detail. Ages 8-12.

Kids’ Garden Adventure

By Don Burke (Burke’s Backyard) New Holland Paperback plus kit $30.00 ● This is a great time of year to plant a garden. This kit will inspire kids to get their fingers dirty with lots of different activities to do with plants, from planting seeds to making an eggshell garden or a scarecrow, and experiment with changing the colour of flowers. Blending fun with science and craft. The kit includes a small spade, a thermometer and compass, and a tiny torch (great for hunting snails at night).

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by Vulgar’s scary campfire story. Funny and dramatic with great scratchy ink drawings throughout. Ages 5-8.

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