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INGHAM LAZY SUNDAYS
Thursday 31 December 6.30pm – 12.30am North Hagley Park
Every Sunday 3 January – 21 February 3pm – 4.30pm Botanic Gardens (Except 21 February, St Albans Park)
Enjoy music, entertainment and an early “midnight” countdown for the kids at 8.30pm.
GOOD NIGHT FILM FESTIVAL
KITE DAY
Weekends 23 & 24, 30 & 31 January Pre-show 6pm, Movie 7pm Various locations
Saturday 30 January 1.30pm – 4.30pm New Brighton Beach, South of the Pier
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CHILDREN’S DAY Sunday 6 March 11am – 3pm Spencer Park
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Editor’s Letter
It’s our pleasure to welcome you to Canterbury’s newest magazine! We want to promote great parenting through positive and interesting articles from our team of professionals, and encourage family time through ideas and events. This will be the monthly publication parents can look forward to, absorb and enjoy! Whether it’s events you’re looking for to entertain the children these holidays, tips on how to encourage your children if they’re interested in music, or working out whether your child has a food intolerance, we have it here for you in Canterbury Kids. An interesting read this month, and it’s certainly made me think, is Karyn Riley’s article – You’re more than ‘just a mum’. How many times have people questioned you about your career and you’ve answered, “I’m a mum/dad”. While I think it’s the hardest, but best, ‘job’ you could ever have, you’re also a woman/man, with your own interests and life ambitions. I welcome your feedback on this article. And if you’re like my household, with The Wiggles on high daily rotate, you might welcome some new tunes to listen to these holidays. We meet Jenny and Lucy who make up Itty Bitty Beats. As you’ll see on this page we’re running a summer photo competition. We look forward to receiving your snaps, and you automatically go in the draw to win a family pass to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Another way you can win with us is by liking our Facebook page – you could win a family pass to January’s Hi-5 show here in Christchurch. Enjoy these summer holidays!
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CONTENTS
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Calendar of events – what's on these holidays
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Giveaways – win with Canterbury Kids
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Arts – art installations around Christchurch
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A puppy for Christmas... Good idea?
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The ChCh Under 5s Collective – meet the woman behind this Facebook page
10 Parenting – You’re more than ‘just a mum’ 11 Recognising food allergies – with Dr Rodney Ford 14 Getting to sleep – with child consultant Judy Arnold 16 Ingham Lazy Sundays – the perfect family summer Sunday 16 Book review – Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer 17 Itty Bitty Beats – music made here in Canterbury 17 Pitter Patter Dance – nurturing vs disciplined dancing 18 Nourish Recipes – a delicious version of Rocky Road 20 Mummarazzi – pics from the Canterbury A&P Show
SUMMER PHOTO COMPETITION! Send in a photo of your children enjoying summer and you’ll go in the draw to win a family pass to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Email your
You can write to any of our expert contributors asking for guidance, or contact me with feedback or story ideas at editor@alliedmagazines.co.nz
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Contributors
Dr Andrew Paul Wood
Emily Taylor
Dr Wood is an arts and cultural historian, critic and writer. He is also an authority on the pavlova. He has written for The Press, the Listener, Art New Zealand and many other publications. His books include two translations of the poet Karl Wolfskehl, Quietus (a psychogeography of post-quake Christchurch with photographer Doc Ross).
Emily is the owner/operator of Pitter Patter Dance Ltd, a dance school that specialises in classes for preschoolers. She’s been teaching dance in the Christchurch area for over 20 years and is experienced in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop and musical theatre. Emily offers classes that allow children to go at their own pace. www.pitterpatterdance.co.nz
Chelsea Daniels
Nicola Fraher
Originally from Adelaide, South Australia, Chelsea is a broadcast journalist for CTV News and a freelance writer. Passionate about the written word, she’s been a published writer since the ripe age of 16, with no plans on slowing down! She loves writing, her friends and family, and eating yummy food.
Christchurch dietitian Nicola Fraher believes in the enjoyment of food and occasions that involve food. She’s been involved in promoting health through nutrition for many years, but more recently saw the gap between telling people the science behind good health and nutrition, and them actually making healthy changes in their own lives. www.nourish.org.nz
Karyn Riley
Cassandra Daly
Karyn helps women rediscover their identity, have time for what’s important, be more productive and confident, and find balance in their life. She is a parent educator, time management and life balance specialist, author of How to Keep the YOU in Mum, speaker, writer and mother of two. www.rileylife.co.nz
Cassandra is a photographer of tiny humans. She started running her business Hazel&Cass not long after her own “tiny human”, Hazel, was born. She has a knack of capturing perfect moments and her passion is for her tiny subjects. This shows in every image. www.hazelandcass.co.nz
Dr Rodney Ford
Jenny Payne and Lucy Hiku
Dr Ford is a paediatrician, gastroenterologist and allergist specialist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He’s director of the Children’s Clinic and the Allergy Centre in Christchurch; former Associate Professor of Paediatrics, University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine; Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians; and Past President, National Speakers Association of New Zealand. www.thechildrensclinic.co.nz
Judy Arnold Judy is an infant and child consultant and registered nurse with a background specialising in Well Child Health. She has a fresh approach to parenting which is more than just about sleep. If you want help with your baby or child, not something generic that involves the clock, Judy can help. Her approach is childcentred, evidence based. www.judyarnold.co.nz
Itty Bitty Beats was formed in 2014 by two musician mums in Christchurch. Jenny and Lucy wanted to make fun and original Kiwi music for children of the world and have since released two albums and two singles. Their debut album Bath Time was nominated for a Tui for Best Children’s Album of the Year in the Vodafone NZ Music Awards. Followed up by Lay Your Head Down, a lovely album of gentle lullabies. They also released The Last Lullaby which is free to download for any parent grieving the loss of a child. Itty Bitty Beats are unashamedly Kiwi and their new song Christmas in the Ngahere (Christmas in the Forest) is definitely worth a listen. Check them out on Facebook, Bandcamp and iTunes or www.ittybittybeats.com
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Events
CALENDAR of EVENTS DECEMBER, 31 Community New Year’s Eve Party 10pm-12am Celebration Events Centre, Wainoni facebook.com/SummerOfFun NeighbourhoodProject
JANUARY, 9-16 101 Dalmations
JANUARY, 20-30 Badjelly the Witch
Merrin Primary School To book: 0210431108
The Court Theatre courttheatre.org.nz/show/badjellythe-witch JANUARY, 30 Kite Day 1.30-4.30pm New Brighton Beach facebook.com/ summertimeschristchurchevents
JANUARY, 3 Ingham Lazy Sundays Archery Lawn, Botanic Gardens (Runs every Sunday until 21 February) facebook.com/ summertimeschristchurchevents
JANUARY, 23/24/30/31 The Good Night Film Festival JANUARY, 14-24 SCIRT World Buskers Festival facebook.com/ worldbuskersfestival
A different movie each night; various venues facebook.com/ summertimeschristchurchevents
JANUARY, 31 Toddlers Big Day Out 10.30-2.30pm Victoria Park, Rangiora facebook.com/SummerOfFun NeighbourhoodProject
Giveaways singing songs and even doing silly dance moves is always exciting and sure to bring on a smile.
Q&A with Mary from Hi-5! How do you keep a group of kids interested for so long? It’s all about the fun! Kids love playing games and doing things that excite them and makes them laugh. Playing games,
WIN! a $30 voucher to The Children’s Bookshop. Just email us what book you’d purchase with your voucher, and why, and we’ll pop you in the draw. Easy!
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What’s a great technique for inspiring a bored child? Singing songs! Put on the radio and have a massive karaoke session! It can be absolutely anything and I’m sure that if you’re having fun, the kids will want to join in the fun too.
WIN! a chance to see Hi-5! Canterbury Kids has FOUR family passes to give away. Get in the draw by emailing giveaways@alliedmagazines.co.nz before 18 January, 2016 Subject: Hi-5
Hi-5 House of Dreams is in Christchurch this January 26th and 27th! For more information visit www.livenation.co.nz
Would you like these two albums from Itty Bitty Beats? Tell us the names of the duo who makes up Itty Bitty Beats, and you’ll go in the draw to win Lay Your Head Down and Bathtime. Email: giveaways@alliedmagazines.co.nz
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Arts
Art in the city By Dr Andrew Wood can interact with. One of my favourites is Song Song (A Musical Bridge) by Chris Reddington, located near the Madras Bridge) Song Song (A Musical Street entrance of CPIT’s Rakaia block. Its story has some sadness to it – it commemorates 28 people Artists are a bit like children in that they have associated with CPIT who died during the a magical, imaginative engagement with 2011 earthquake – but it’s very interactive. the world, seeing wonder in the simplest Inside there are 28 strings which can each things. Art is a great way to engage with be played to produce a musical note. kids, stimulating their creativity, but often the quiet and contemplative spaces of A number of public artworks have been an art gallery or a museum don’t really installed since 2000 in association with the accommodate the boisterous energy of biennial SCAPE festival of public art. Often little ones. there is a simple idea behind them that isn’t too challenging for young minds. Phil Price’s Fortunately Christchurch itself is a bit Nucleus on the corner of High, Manchester of an outdoor art gallery with many interesting works of public art that kids and Lichfield streets is a kinetic sculpture that
the wind makes twist and turn. Reagan Gentry’s Flour Power in Stewart Plaza consists of streetlights fashioned into giant sheaves of wheat in recognition of Canterbury’s history of wheat production. Other SCAPE related works are simply fun. Julia Morison’s Tree Houses for Swamp Dwellers on the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets offer plenty of opportunity for running around and through. Neil Dawson’s Fanfare at Chaney’s Corner, the giant ball of mirrored pinwheels marking the northern entrance to Christchurch, hung from Sydney Harbour Bridge for the 2005 New Year celebrations. It’s still an impressive sight in daylight, but the illuminations don’t kick in until after bedtime.
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Animals
a PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS ... Good IDEA?
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hat greater gift than a cute little puppy, with all of its mischief and joy. The way it is so reliant and responsive to affection. What could be a more joyful present than to give such a gift of joy and happiness? However, with this lovely thought of generosity underlies a myriad of deeper and significant issues to be thought about. Such issues may illustrate a sincere need to re-think such a gift strategy as a pet such as a puppy? The first and perhaps most quoted issue is the old phrase “a puppy is for life, not just for Christmas”. Never a truer word could be spoken. The traditional thoughts on lifespan in dogs have been seriously altered over the last 15 to 20 years. The wide-ranging differences in life expectancy between larger and smaller breed dogs have shrunk dramatically. The reduced life expectancy of many specific breeds have also been prolonged with better disease understanding and our ability to manage such conditions. A reasonable expectation of life length in dogs now, regardless of breed, could easily reach the 15 – 17 year-old mark. These are years of full responsibility relating to maintenance of health, feeding, playing, mental stimulation, exercise and emotional wellbeing in such a dog. Are you willing to make such a commitment on someone else’s behalf?
Many different breeds or breed mixes have many different attributes, which may or may not be suitable or attractive to us as individuals. There are differing levels of exercise requirements, mental stimulation, activity levels, required space availability, and many other attributes, which may be heavily influenced by specific lifestyle and personal situations. Again are you willing to make such a choice on someone else’s behalf?
The environment and origin of a puppy cannot be disregarded in importance either. Good planning in genetics in regards to appropriate breeding and hygienic and well-controlled disease status in a breeding environment is essential. The gift of a bouncy new life ending with death and a large veterinary bill a few weeks later from preventable infectious and contagious disease could be a heartbreaking consequence.
Even the costs for basic preventative health strategies can be higher than expected. Such costs involve regular internal parasite control strategies (especially frequent during “puppyhood”), external parasite control strategies, neonatal vaccination schedules and check-ups with life-long maintenance of immunity and commitment to at least annual health checks, relevant and appropriate balanced and life-stage specific dietary requirements to be met for the life of the dog, early socialisation schooling or “puppy pre-schooling” (exceptionally important), health insurance and financial ability to cope with any disease or accident related health issues through the life of the dog. These all need to be borne in mind. And I ask again, are these levels of commitment in regards to money and time something you would feel comfortable committing someone to on their behalf without consultation?
Owning a dog can be for many of us, one of the most awesome, joyful and meaningful experiences in a lifetime. But it is an important and very specific and individualised decision when done so correctly.
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Feature
THE UNDER 5s COLLECTIVE By Chelsea Daniels
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ow long is a piece of string? What is the meaning of life? What is there to do in Christchurch for my three year old? Why is the sky blue? All these philosophical questions seem impossible to answer, all except for one. And no, it’s not the meaning of life… If you’re a Christchurch native, the city looks remarkably different to the one you remember growing up in. The bright yellow daffodils in Hagley Park now decorate the sidewalks along with bright orange road cones. The greenery of the Garden City is riddled with concrete and half demolished buildings – something out of a doomsday Hollywood flick. Five years on from the Canterbury quakes and you’ve got yourself thinking, do I really want to raise my family here? The answer, yes. The ChCh Under 5s Collective has a goal of wanting everyone to reconnect with the city and be re-inspired to raise a family right here in Christchurch. They prove that amid the rubble and debris there is actually a lot that you and your wee one can do, explore and discover. After the earthquakes, Louise Van Tongeren and many other mothers of young children around the city didn’t know if something would be open one day and closed the next. It felt like most of the exciting or interesting things to do with the kids were no longer there. But, by creating the Under 5s Collective she has discovered that this isn’t the case at all. From an idea one day to a phenomenon the next, the Under 5s Collective has grown to amass 11,000 followers on Facebook with more finding the page every week. With the numbers growing, they are excited to announce their new website. The page flourishes new ideas and fresh things to do every day, something that Lou says is important for a little growing body and mind. “If you have the right tools and ideas it is easy, provided they are doing something that they enjoy or that interests them of course! We try and share lots of ideas to help keep children engaged, and ideas so that us parents can have a little bit of down time too which is so important for our mental health! Often the things that fascinate and occupy children the most are the simplest,” Lou says.
She feels strongly about the importance of nature – a feeling that has been shared by some of the extremely wise and inspiring professionals she has worked alongside on her journey. “I think that the earthquake took a lot from us, but some of the real treasures our children have here haven’t gone anywhere.”
The hum of busy cranes and the whispers of a child’s first words makes you realise that silence may be golden, but noise is sometimes music to the ears.
The collective posts child-friendly events like street fairs, markets, family fun days, summer holiday spots, and support groups as well as advice for feeding the bubs, or tips for stressed, anxious children.
“As we say all the time in regards to both this city and this time of life - it is both wonderful and challenging. It’s unique, it can be stressful, and it is absolutely joyful.”
It’s challenging, but rewarding. It’s stressful, but worth it. It’s living in Christchurch and raising a family.
The page offers the chance to meet other parents going through the same experiences as you. Whether it be gushing over the joys of parenthood, or complaining about sleep deprivation, parents are always going to have things in common to chat about. And Lou says the importance of not feeling alone in the process of parenthood, is vital. “The reason I have always spoken of my desire to aim my website specifically at parents of under 5s is because this is a time like no other - this is when we are most vulnerable as new parents, when our baby’s needs and schedules mean we are more restricted and when we are still learning all about parenting let alone what is available.”
Lou Van Tongeren
Basically, Christchurch is a really interesting place to live at the moment. The title of a ‘broken city’ is diminishing and people are constantly thinking up new ways to bring the city back to life. The joys and pitfalls of being a Christchurch resident strikes a distinctive comparison to being a mother or father to a new tot. The bumpy roads and the sleepless nights feel like they’re never ending and teaches you resilience. The construction of new buildings reaching sky high and your baby’s journey from a crawl to a walk makes you appreciate how growth takes time.
Find The ChCh Under 5s Collective on Facebook and keep an eye out for their new website www.theunder5scollective.co.nz. Louise Van Tongeren (who has two sons - 4.5yrs and almost 2) works closely with Alice Andersen (who has a son aged 6 and a daughter who’s just turned 5) on the Collective along with some photographers and contributors.
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Parenting
You are more than “Just a Mum”…!
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ecoming a parent can be like a roller-coaster ride, with many ups, downs, twists and turns along the way. We often become immersed in our numerous roles and responsibilities, and many of us forget the importance of retaining our own identity, having timeout to stop, think and recharge, and maintaining our health and well-being.
leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and isolated, and drained of both time and energy. We might feel under-valued, insignificant and even ‘invisible’ as a person. Feelings of loneliness and loss of identity can descend upon us without our even realising it. We may feel disconnected from society, our friends, partners or families, and even ourselves.
As parents, we quickly discover that parenting provides little respite. We find time for ourselves becomes lost in the daily grind of parenthood and, for many, leading increasingly busy lives. As mothers, we make sacrifices and give so much of ourselves to others, often without thinking of the consequences of ending up with little or nothing left in reserve.
If you find yourself relating to some (or all) of the above, it’s important to remember you’re not alone. Many mothers feel or have felt the same way.
Looking after children, families, homes, careers and other areas of our lives can
Time for You Prioritising and planning without guilt are keys to retaining your identity and well-being. Schedule ‘me’ time daily or weekly, working around your other roles and priorities. Taking even a small amount of time out to enjoy a favourite activity can make a huge difference to how you feel and cope.
Here are some ways to help you rediscover your identity – who you are as a woman – and to get your life back on track:
Boundaries Establish strong, healthy boundaries around work, family life and time for you. If necessary, learn to say “No” without guilt or explanation. Avoid thinking “I should…” or “I have to…”.
Self-care It’s important to fit your own ‘oxygen mask’ first. Make self-care one of your top priorities. When you look after yourself, it’s easier to
Support systems Establish a strong support network of family and friends – learn to ask for and accept help. If you don’t have friends or family
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manage everything else. It’s when we stop taking care of ourselves that things often fall over or break down.
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to turn to, get to know other parents in the neighbourhood with similar aged children – you will probably find they are happy to help out. You may be able to return the favour or provide one another with ongoing support or childcare assistance. Use time-saving ideas and technology, such as online shopping. Consider employing additional support e.g. a cleaner, gardener or babysitter. Above all, do what works for you and your family. Realistic expectations Avoid comparisons to other parents who appear to have and do it all. There is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ parent. Keep your expectations realistic, supporting a well-balanced life. If times are tough, go easy on yourself, simplify your life by going back to basics, and focus on one thing, one day at a time. Change what you can, or “let it go”! If something isn’t working for you or your family, take time out to think about your current situation: are you being the person or parent you want to be right now? If not, what do you need to stop or start doing to move towards being who you really are and living the life you want? Write down any changes you want or need to make, and create a step-by-step plan for achieving your goal(s). Set a timeframe, get rid of any excuses, and “just do it”!
If something is outside your control, decide to let it go. Guilt and worry are wasted emotions – free yourself from these and life will feel a whole lot better. Celebrate You! Focus on and celebrate the little wins each day, rather than beating yourself up over what
doesn’t get done. Be grateful and focus on the positives. Remember it’s important to take care of yourself as well as your family. You are more than “just a Mum” – mothers are people, too.
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Allergies
Could you have a food allergy intolerance? If you did, how would you know? writes Dr Rodney Ford
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hat are the food allergy clues?
There are all sorts of symptoms that you can get from a food allergy. But there is no single symptom, and no single food that causes problems. Most of the symptoms caused by food allergy are usually mistaken for some other illness. Consequently, children and babies often have their symptoms of food allergy go unrecognised. Food allergy/intolerance symptoms The childhood symptoms that are often caused by food allergy/intolerance include: • Eczema/dermatitis • Nappy rash • Diarrhoea • Constipation
• Vomiting • Gastric reflux • Colic, inconsolable crying • Poor sleep • Runny noses • Repeated ear problems • Poor growth Unfortunately, because these symptoms are so common, they can be easily overlooked as being due to a food allergy/intolerance. One-in-four children have allergies, many who have adverse reactions to foods. Worryingly, a study found that it took an average of 18 community visits, with a four month delay, until the diagnosis of a cow’s milk allergy was made. The message from this was that health practitioners should pay more attention to the
possibility that symptoms could be caused by a food allergy/intolerance. These long delays to a food allergy diagnosis can usually be attributed to the following reasons: “It is a virus, not food allergy” The biggest mistake that I see made in missing a food allergy diagnosis is that symptoms are frequently attributed to viral illnesses, but with little evidence. The assumption being that if a child is unwell, then it must be due to some sort of infection. Virus symptoms can be similar to food allergy symptoms, hence the confusion. “No rash, therefore no food allergy” Many people think that food allergy is always associated with a skin rash. This is not correct. Most food reactions occur without any skin
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involvement. Children with perfect skin can, and do, have food allergy/intolerance. “Skin tests are negative, therefore no food allergy” Some people recognise that food allergy is a possibility, and go and get skin-prick allergy tests. However, a common mistake is to assume that if these skin tests are negative, then there is no a food allergy. This is not correct. Although many children with food allergy do have positive skin tests, this is only found in about a third of food allergy children. The majority of food allergy/ intolerance children have negative skin-prick allergy tests. “Not coeliac, therefore not a gluten reaction” A common misunderstanding is that coeliac disease is the only medical reason to go onto a gluten-free diet (coeliac disease is when you get gut damage from eating gluten foods). This is not correct. For every one child diagnosed with coeliac disease, many others have symptoms from eating gluten, but without any evidence of small bowel damage. They have what is called glutensensitivity, a gluten-related disorder. Chronic unexplained symptoms Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of food
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allergy is that the diagnosis is not obvious. So, if you or your child has chronic unexplained symptoms, then think about a food allergy.
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Sleep
Learning how to sleep By Judy Arnold
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sn’t it interesting how getting children to sleep at night can end up being a marathon - especially when the clock gets moved forward because of daylight saving time, or summer holidays come along? One thing I have learnt over the years is that you can’t make a baby or child go to sleep; your baby has to learn how to go to sleep. And there’s not just the art of ‘going to sleep’: each baby must also learn how to switch off the active centre of their brain - this is what’s had them rolling, crawling and talking - so they can relax, and the sleep centre of their brain can take over so they go to sleep. Unfortunately this is not a skill that’s learnt once and established for always. Until children are five years old they have to relearn this many times. There are numerous things that disrupt the ‘going to sleep’ process: developmental changes, illness, hunger, teething, over-tiredness, travel, family stresses, changes at preschool, daylight saving changes, and summer holidays to name a few. So how can we support our baby/toddler to learn how to ‘go to sleep’?
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As with everything, there’s not one simple solution. Each baby/child is different, so the most important thing you can do is discover how your child has learned to shut off the active centre of their brain. Once you know this, then you can take your baby back to that place and support them to become independent again. Our children’s brains are so busy learning it’s very easy for them to forget how to go to sleep; it’s as if it gets side-lined for the new activity, rolling for example, and then they have to relearn sleep plus rolling. Then the next time it will be sleep plus rolling plus crawling. There will also be periods where sleep will be the dominant activity - you will love this because you will get more sleep! This is all very interesting I hear you say but how do I help my child get off to sleep at night? The following are a few tips that may help. The key to change is always being mindful of your baby; if what you read seems wrong for you or your baby, either get curious and try it, or leave it for another time. 1. Food. It’s hard to sleep if you’re hungry, so make sure you have given your wee
one enough to eat during the day and prebed. A breastfeed or bottle for babies and a snack or drink of warm milk helps when older. 2. Exercise. Lots of floor time when your wee one is pre-movement. When crawling and walking start there’s a period when sleeping happens without a struggle. 3. Vitamin D/Outdoors. Fresh air is underrated; getting outside for all children really helps with sleep. The sun stimulates Vitamin D, a vital ingredient for sleep. 4. Routine/Sleep habits. Create a simple habit, for example always feeding in their bedroom in a special chair. As your wee one grows up the activity in the chair changes to stories and cuddles, but sitting in the chair cues in bed time. Next time: The Pot of Gold (Sleeping through the Night)
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ll families face challenges from time to time. Canterbury parents iin particular understand the impact a natural disaster like the 2010/11 earthquakes can have on a family; housing issues, financial pressures, and the loss of loved ones affected many. Most families are fortunate to have the support of friends and whanau in times of stress or crisis — but for some, these usual supports simply aren’t available. Fortunately, there is an organisation here in Canterbury offering services to children aged 3-12 affected by family crisis. Cholmondeley Children’s Centre provides uniquely integrated respite care and education that is designed to help build a child’s resilience for the challenges they may be facing at home, school, or in the community. A typical stay is between three and five days, but the service is flexible depending on the needs of the individual child and their family. While at Cholmondeley, each child participates in the Adventure Based Learning (ABL) Programme, which exposes them to a range of challenging and fun activities that help them to discover their strengths: Kayak adventures,
ropes courses, orienteering missions, campfire building, and collaborative art projects. Children develop confidence, determination, teamwork skills, and problem solving ability. They get the chance to experience success, remember what it feels like, and share those experiences with friends and family when they return home through weekly Learning Stories, created with the help of the Cholmondeley practice team. Like many Cantabrians, the Centre also lost its home during the earthquakes and had to rebuild. The new Centre, built on the original site in Governors Bay, is a vibrant, welcoming environment which incorporates child-centred design reflecting the models and practices used by the Cholmondeley team for the care and education of the children who stay. Recognising that learning can happen anywhere, anytime, and is most effective when a child’s entire wellbeing is considered. “It is really important that the children feel physically and emotionally safe during their stay and the design and location of our new building supports us to do this. It gives us a space where children’s anxieties are minimised and they are opened up to new experiences and learning”, says Cholmondeley’s Integrated Services Manager, Edwina Poynton.
The Centre, which was founded 90 years ago, has helped more than 25,000 children and their families, and is committed to serving future generations of Canterbury children. Whether due to ongoing earthquake-related displacement or trauma, physical or mental illness in the family, drug and alcohol issues, bereavement, or other personal family stresses, Cholmondeley can support children and families when they need it most. Anyone can make a referral to Cholmondeley. To access the admissions form, or learn more about how Cholmondeley can help, visit their website: www.cholmondeley.org.nz
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Since we were founded 90 years ago, Cholmondeley Children’s Centre has helped over 25,000 children and their families during times of stress or crisis. Like a lot of Canterbury families, we also lost our home in the earthquake.
Our rebuild is now complete. More than just a structure, our new centre reflects the rights and needs of children today, ensuring we’ll be here to support children for generations to come.
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• 3 Jan – Li’l Chuck the One Man Skiffle Machine • 10 Jan – Sonic Delusion
All Ingham Lazy Sunday events start at 3pm, with the exception of the last event which will be held at St Albans Park.
Ingham Lazy Sundays might be just the ticket, every Sunday for eight weeks and… it’s all free!
• 17 Jan – Elizabeth Braggins and Sam Hagmann • 24 Jan – Yulia with Hanafi, opening set by Matt Smith • 31 Jan – Sound Sensation
There is something for everyone, so just grab the picnic rug, the family, some sunscreen and head down to the park for some fabulous summer sounds, a free Ingham Kebab, and let the team put some summer into your Sundays.
Set amongst the towering conifers of the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens Archery Lawn, it’s the perfect way to relax and while away Sunday with the crew with an exciting array of artists and musicians, from 3 January – 21 February. From the multitasking talents of one man band Li’l Chuck and ever charismatic violinist Fiona Pears to the 12-piece band Sound Sensation and the platinum selling classical singer Yulia, to name a few.
• 7 Feb – Stig – the piano man • 14 Feb – Sam Manzanza & his Afro Beat Band • 21 Feb – Fiona Pears and her Gypsy Swing trio (*please note this event will be held at St Albans Park)
BOOK REVIEW Reviewed by Mary Sangster. Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard 1) by R Riordan. Puffin, $26.Since his mother’s death, Magnus Chase has been a troubled kid. He’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers, surviving by his wits and with the help of two strange homeless men who have become his friends. After discovering that his Uncle Frederick and cousin Annabelle, relations that he hasn’t seen for years, are looking for him, he sneaks into the Chase family mansion, home of his Uncle Randolph, a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Randolph catches him and tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. He adds that “they” are coming to kill Magnus, but will not elaborate on who “they” are, nor is he forthcoming with information about Magnus’s father. Instead Randolph takes him for a drive to retrieve a lost Viking weapon – sword – which he claims is Magnus’s birth-right. Despite only being in chapter eight at this point, Magnus becomes involved in a battle with mythical creatures and dies. However, this is really only the beginning of his story – a quest to discover who he is and to prevent the hastening of Ragnarok – the Day of Doom. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must learn to use his sword and at the same time keep it from falling into the hands of those who want the final battles of Ragnarok to begin. And so we begin an adventure with Magnus that introduces Norse gods and mythical beings, both good and bad. We visit several of the Norse Nine Worlds, making friends and enemies and participating in skirmishes along the way. Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer is a fast-paced read, making the reader feel part of the action and on tender-hooks throughout. It is the first of a series in which the Norse gods are reimagined for 21st century readers. Magnus Chase is a compelling new hero for those who enjoyed the Percy Jackson series. 16 alliedpress.co.nz
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don’t have actual statistics, but it seems to me that most little girls and a sprinkling of boys in New Zealand attend dance classes at some point, usually in their preschool years. Until very recently, there wasn’t a lot of choice when it came to choosing a teaching format within these classes. With many different genres available now and so much research into childhood development, both physically and mentally/emotionally, we now have a few new avenues to travel. While some children respond really well to the more structured classroom of a typical ballet class and wish for nothing more than to don a tutu and grasp the technique of Angelina Ballerina, others find this environment overwhelming and possibly even frightening, preferring a gentler approach to dance instruction. When it comes to choosing a class for your wee dancer, instead of considering the attributes of each dance school, I suggest considering those of your child. You may want to consider a disciplined dance form if: • • • •
They like routine and structure They focus on activities for long periods They take instruction really well They are solely focused on a specific style of dance
Alternatively, your child may find a more nurturing class enjoyable if: • They are anxious in new surroundings or with new people • They are still grasping the idea of listening and following instructions • They just want to have fun, wear costumes and learn to dance • They are particularly young (most technique based dance schools start around 3 or 4 years) Some dance schools will discuss their philosophy on their website, but it is worthwhile giving them a ring, asking for more info or even trialing a class before you commit to a school with your wee one. Different teachers within the same school may even have slightly different approaches to their classes, so discuss your child when you call to ensure that they get the best possible fit, while still fitting into your weekly schedule. Even if you have a wall flower that loves to boogie at home and is begging you to take them to dancing, but you worry that they are just too shy to participate, there may in fact be a dance class out there just right for them. So, don’t lose hope just yet. There is a lot more out there these days and I personally believe that every child deserves a chance to learn to dance if they want to. Explore. Create. Inspire. Dance Emily Taylor
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ia ora! We’re Lucy and Jenny from Itty Bitty Beats. As musicians we know that music is important for our children’s development… but as parents we know that our time is limited! There’s lots of simple ways to engage musically with your little ones. We’re looking forward to sharing some ideas around this, to inspire you to bring a little music into your day-to-day life. Music can feel like a scary thing for grown ups… When you ask a room of preschoolers if they can sing, they will raise their hands enthusiastically, but somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we often lose confidence, or are negative about singing. Many parents that we’ve talked to about singing with their children, express a fear of teaching their kids to sing out of tune. They say things like: “I can’t sing” “I won’t sing” “I hope screeching like a strangled cat isn’t genetic” Phrases like this may teach your little ones to second guess their voices. But we are bearers of great news! Any attempt you make to sing with your kids is supporting their musicality! And if you really don’t want to sing in public, rather than being negative about singing, try: “I’m just really keen on hearing all of your darling voices!” “I don’t know this song, so I’m listening carefully to learn it” Every musical moment is beneficial. Music helps us shake off unwanted stress. Let loose and “Shake it Off” (I know you just sang that line!). Keep it simple! Keep it fun! Say YES! Let’s ensure we don’t pass fear onto the next generation. Ka kite and continue making music! Lucy & Jenny facebook.com/CanterburyKids 17
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ALMOND & APRICOT ROCKY ROAD SERVES: 40 (Serve size 30g) PREP TIME: 15 mins SETTING TIME: 1 hour Most of us like to include the odd treat food as part of a balance diet – for me, it’s a piece of dark chocolate Rocky Road that I just can’t resist! If this is your weakness too, aim for quality rather than quantity. One serve, full of almonds, apricots and crunchy cereal is perfect with a coffee at the end of a special meal. A few pieces in a gift bag or box also make a lovely gift that just says “You are special to me” at this festive time of year. INGREDIENTS 250g dried apricots 1 cup raw almonds 2 cups Sanitarium Cluster Crisp Breakfast Cereal (Vanilla Almond flavour) 750g Nestle melts, dark COOKING DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare a 20cm x 20cm baking pan by lining with baking paper. It sits in the pan more securely if you spray with a little oil first. 2. In a double boiler, gently heat the chocolate until almost half melted. Turn off the heat source and stir in the rest of the chocolate melts until it is all liquid. 3. Remove bowl containing melted chocolate from the double boiler and quickly add apricots, almonds and cereal. Mix until well distributed. 4. Pour into prepared pan. Allow to cool at room temperature or in the fridge. It’s easier to cut if it is left at room temperature. Once cut into pieces, store in the fridge or freezer. Energy 628kJ
Fat 7.8g
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Fat 16.8g
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“It’s easier sometimes to feed the little one first and then have a quiet adult dinner later. Is there any reason why we should all eat together?" With many of us leading such busy lives, often both parents working as well as managing family life, it is no wonder that parents sometimes just need some time out for a quiet meal together. But making time for regular family meals as well does have many benefits for your children’s health and wellbeing. Studies show that eating as a family allows parents to role model healthy eating and is associated with eating a more nutritious range of foods. In older children it is even linked with higher academic achievement. Family meals are also a time to experience connectedness, communicate with each other and foster a mealtime experience that is special to just your family. As children get older regular family meals can help prevent risky behaviours such as smoking and drug use, getting into fights and early sexual activity. Plan to eat together as a family regularly. If evening meals together are difficult to achieve, alternatives could include breakfast, or brunch or lunch on the weekend. Reference: Ministry of Health Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and Young People
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TOP TIPS FOR... SUCCESS WITH PICKY EATERS Research shows that accepting a new food may require tasting it up to 10 times so avoid giving up after only a few tries. Try new foods in different ways eg: carrots can be cooked in slices, mashed, raw sticks with hummus, roasted baby carrots or grated in a cheese sandwich or bolognaise. Enjoy mealtimes together as a family – the fun of a lively conversation can take the focus off what is being eaten. Plan meals to be at a time when your toddler is not too tired. Enjoy your own meal and eating a variety of foods – good behaviours rub off on the younger generation. Avoid offering dessert or treats as a reward for eating the main meal – it encourages the mindset of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods. Do not stress about this – it is very common for young children. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about your child’s picky eating.
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