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Editor’s letter Welcome to the April edition of Family Living Magazine. We have been so excited to see the growth in our online community over the last few months, with nearly 800 of you logging on and liking us on Facebook! If you haven’t already connected with us, please do. We love to keep you updated with local activities and other helpful information. In March, I was fortunate enough to enjoy a getaway with my husband and our two boys. We rode bikes, swam every day and just generally relaxed. With the holidays coming up this month, I am sure many of you are looking forward to some down time. This month we’ve got a variety of articles on money, relationships, health and home as well as our regular recipes, what’s on calendar and more. Enjoy!
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22 REFLUX BABY
A FIRST TIME MUM’S TELLS HER STORY
20 MEET CELESTE AN INTERVIEW WITH A MUM IN BUSINESS
13 WHY PLAY
MATTERS
26 RECIPES
LUNCH BOX IDEAS & YUMMY TREATS
Let’s go shopping! Five health check ups you need to have Ten household uses for vinegar
25 Business directory 28 What’s on calendar 30 Handy numbers BE SOCIAL… CONNECT WITH US
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Should you share money with your spouse? One of the biggest sources of tension in relationships is money. Particularly when it comes to spending after having children, where one partner may earn the majority of income. Ideally, in a family with children, expenses and income are considered as “family money” and are shared. Problems often arise where expenses have previously been split but then one person’s income drops following children. Resentment and arguments can arise where the expectations for splitting expenses remain, even though the incomes have changed. Once children enter the picture, it is often easiest to combine finances and share money with your spouse. This is particularly true where one partner earns significantly less that the other who is caring for the children. Ideally it is best to sit down and work through a budget before kids arrive and work out how you will manage the finances on a reduced income. If you have separate finances, now may be the time to combine at 6 | familyliving magazine
least the bills proportion and allocate a specific amount to each person for each week. This amount shouldn’t be based on income but rather a fair split of spending money, taking into account that one partner may not earn an income but is caring for children. If you don’t yet have children but are planning to, it is important to consider what will happen when they arrive. In situations where finances are seperate, it is not ucommon for one parent, who is now not working or on leave, to still remain responsible for the same proportion of household expenses that they had before the kids arrived. As a result they end up eating into their personal savings and are left feeling resentful and unappreciated. Fights erupt, and everyone is left angry. Having split incomes and expenses often works fine when incomes are similar, but generally doesn’t work well once children arrive and incomes change.
SOME POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND 1. Having separate finances doesn’t necessarily mean your finances will be kept separate should you separate or divorce. Living together usually means you take on the same joint status as if you were married, and finances may therefore be split regardless of how you have them structured. 2. If you would like to be able to keep some spending private (such as for surprises or gifts) you could consider maintaining separate “play money” accounts but keeping all bills and other expenses together. 3. When splitting money, don’t just look at what each person earns but also consider that each person contributes in other ways to the household such as raising children, managing the home, cooking, cleaning or otherwise coordinating the family. It may be that one person earns most of the money but that this is only possible as the other person collects children from school, takes care of the running of the home and is there for sick kids, etc. Ultimately every family is different, although research does tend to show that families where spouses share money have fewer arguments and issues with money than those who keep finances separate, particularly after having children. this article was written by michelle from the website an organised life www.keepcalmgetorganised.com.au
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Five Health Check-Ups You Really To Have!
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Prevention is always better than a cure, but chances are there are a few areas of your health you’ve been neglecting. Here are five things you need to do now. GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TESTED High blood pressure is associated with heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and eye issues. Don’t assume that because you are young and healthy that your blood pressure is fine. Around five times as many women die of heart attacks than breast cancer and 60% of stroke victims are under 60! HAVE A SKIN CANCER CHECK Living in Australia (and particularly by the beach) means skin cancer is a real risk. A simple check-up once a year can detect changes early. Book it now. SEE THE DENTIST When did you last see a dentist? Regular check-ups keep your teeth in good condition and help prevent future issues. Kids should start seeing the dentist around the age of two to three.
HAVE A PAP SMEAR Most women diagnosed with cervical cancer haven’t had regular pap smears. Over 90% of cervical cancers can be prevented with regular pap tests. A little awkward for a lot of piece of mind. CHECK YOUR BREASTS In the past, campaigns have focused on specific styles of self-examination. Research has shown this does not significantly reduce mortality from breast cancer and the focus now is on knowing the normal look and feel of your breasts and to seek advice from your doctor if you notice changes. RESOURCES www.heartfoundation.org.au www.ada.org.au www.canceraustralia.gov.au www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
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Teens and Mental Health
This month we asked Northern Beaches-based Psychological Therapist Annie Gurton about mental health and teenagers. Here is what she had to say. The trouble with teens is that their behaviour is often bizarre and unpredictable. But there is a difference between ‘typical’ and ‘troubled’ and taking action early can make a big difference in your child’s life. Research shows that if left untreated, mental health problems that are already apparent in early teens will only deteriorate as time passes, affecting the child’s school performance, their social and emotional life. So what’s ‘normal’ for teenagers? Teenagers are often moody, volatile and temperamental. Their sleeping and eating patterns often change sometimes radically. They become secretive and rebellious, take up with ‘unsuitable’ friends and start acting out new identities. All this is normal. So who will raise the alarm? It’s the 10 | familyliving magazine
parents who are most likely to see some early signs of mental health problems, but they are also the most likely to ignore the indicators. Many don’t want to believe that their child is mentally ill, and they are the most likely to normalise the symptoms. Parents may see but fail to notice. At school teachers who interact with the teen every day are in an excellent position to spot the symptoms but are frequently having to deal with many other kids also going through the hormonal maelstrom of the teenage years, and fail to identify the troubled child. They can’t see the wood for the trees. Neighbours in the community who interact with teens in different ways, for example in shops and cafes, can notice strange behaviours but don’t feel it’s
their place or responsibility to take action. They notice but choose not to act. Before you know it, the teenager has full-blown anxiety or depression, an addiction or obsession, an eating disorder or even schizophrenia. So how will you know when something unusual is going on? In no particular order, signs may be excessive sleeping or difficulty in sleeping. There may be a radical loss of self-esteem, with or without a loss of interest or in favourite pastimes. There may be an unexpected and dramatic slip in academic performance. There may be weight loss or gain, strange behaviour around food and mealtimes, or a radical personality shift such as aggression or excessive anger. Parents should develop a close rapport with the pre-teen child so that by the time they are teenagers they know that they can talk to you about anything and will not be judged or mocked. Talk about your own experiences and fears when you were a teen. Let them know that they are not alone, and their anxieties are not unique. Aim for constant, open and honest communications.
If you have concerns, take them to a professional who can do a lot by providing a space where they can confide, and sometimes refer them to a psychiatrist if medication is required. Mental health disorders are treatable, whatever the age. annie gurton is a psychological therapist and
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Why Play Matters
Life’s not always child’s play for kids. In fact, coping with life’s challenges is hard when you’re little and don’t know your feelings have names like anxiety, fear, worry or grief, let alone what could help you feel better. It’s not surprising kids get frustrated, angry, withdrawn, scared or shy when they can’t communicate their sometimes overwhelming thoughts and feelings. The importance of play has been known for a long time. “You can learn more in an hour of play than you can in a year of conversation”, said Plato in 427 BC. Play is important for a child’s development, but when things don’t go smoothly, play can also help children facing life challenges. Kids learn how to interact, socialise and negotiate with others through play. Watch pre-schoolers’ play. Someone has to be the mummy and the baby and turns need to be taken. All important
lessons for life. A child quickly learns tantrums might work with parents but are not as effective with playmates. Animal experiments back up the importance of play. Mice allowed to interact socially, but not play, when placed in an unfamiliar environment were fearful, anxious or aggressive. Today’s children are getting less time for unstructured play. Their world is structured at school, after school filled with homework or adult-led activities. Fear is stopping parents giving kids the experience of freedom walking to school or playing unsupervised with friends. Electronic devices have led to families arriving home and everyone going to their own corner of the home to engage in their gadget of choice. Play Therapy has been helping children aged 3-13 in the UK and USA since the 1960s and has been described as helping kids like counselling helps adults. They familyliving magazine | 13
may not know the words, but kids can make sense of situations, explore and express feeling and build confidence through play. Play Therapy allows children to express themselves without having to use words. This allows them to communicate and express thoughts and feelings that may otherwise remain hidden. Play Therapy can help kids with psychological issues like anxiety, worries, fear, shyness, sadness and grief or those affected by trauma caused
by family breakdown, abuse, violence, bullying, separation, school transitions, accidents or friendship breakdowns. By addressing childhood concerns early it can help to ensure issues don’t grow with them to become adult problems. What can you do at home? Let your child: • Have lots of time for unstructured play • Make decisions about what to do and where to play • Play with you. Try being a willing participant in hair and or beauty makeovers • Have quality time with you one on one. Even small amounts are great • Learn about feelings. Talk about yours and ask how your child is feelings so they learn the appropriate names • Learn from experiences and make mistakes thank you to the be centre for contributing this article. be centre is the largest one on one play therapy charity in australia. located in warriewood and manly.
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Ten Household Uses For Vinegar Most of us have a bottle of vinegar in the pantry, but do you have one in your cleaning kit? Vinegar is a cheap, safe and environmentally friendly cleaner. REMOVE BALLPOINT PEN FROM A WALL Next time your little darling takes to your hallway wall with a pen, pull out the vinegar. Soak a cloth with full strength white vinegar and dab the offending “artwork” until all signs of it are gone. GET RID OF WATER MARKS ON FURNITURE To remove unsightly water marks, mix equal parts olive oil and white vinegar and wipe over the mark, following the wood grain, and then polish up with another cloth. Water marks be gone! FIX BLOCKED SMELLY DRAINS Combining baking soda and vinegar is an age-old cleaning trick. To remove build up and odor from drains, grab a funnel and pour down 1/2 a cup of baking soda and then 1 cup of plain vinegar. Once it finishes bubbling, turn the hot tap on and rinse. Wait 5-10 minutes and then rinse with cold water. SHINE UP TAPS While you are in the kitchen or bathroom, grab a spray bottle and fill with vinegar. Give your taps a thorough misting and then use a dry, lint-free cloth to polish. 18 | familyliving magazine
USE AS A RINSE AID OR FABRIC SOFTENER Swap expensive store bought products for vinegar! You can use a 1/4 cup of vinegar as a rinse aid in the dishwasher or as a fabric softener for your washing. Don’t worry, your clothes and dishes won’t come out smelling like vinegar! DEODORISE A STINKY LUNCHBOX Did you leave the salmon sandwich in the lunch box over the weekend only to discover your lovely Tupperware now smells like the fish markets? Don’t fear, vinegar is here! After cleaning the lunch box, soak a piece of bread or a sponge in vinegar and leave in there overnight. In the morning, remove and rinse. REMOVE BUGS FROM THE PANTRY Fill a bowl with apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dishwashing detergent and then leave it in there for a week. The bugs will be attracted to it and get stuck in the mixture. Once the bugs are gone, empty the pantry and wipe all the shelves over with dishwashing liquid with a few drops of oil of cloves. Throw away any flours, pastas or wheat based products as they are likely to be hiding bugs inside.
CLEAN YOUR WASHING MACHINE Add two litres of white vinegar and run a full hot cycle with no clothes to get rid of build up and smells. Don’t do this too regularly as it can damage the seals but once a season or so will be fine. GET RID OF SWEAT STAINS AND ODOURS ON CLOTHES Remove yellow stains by mixing two parts baking soda with three parts vinegar to make a paste. Scrub the affected areas and leave to set for up to an hour and then wash as usual.
digging everything up. Cats and many other animals hate the smell of vinegar, even once dried. Soak some rags in white vinegar and then tie to stakes at the corners of your garden. Re-soak them once every 1-2 weeks. this article was written by michelle from the website an organised life
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Mums in business...
Celeste from AngelRock Baby Tell me a bit about yourself and your family. I’m a mother of three and my husband and I are jewellers, we met while working as apprentices in Sydney. After loving the Northern Beaches we moved to the Central Coast Peninsula before the birth of our third child, to be closer to family. Why did you start Angelrock baby? The part about making jewellery that I love the most is being able to share in such a special and emotional time, when engagements and weddings are happening. The next stage, as friends had babies and were interested in Baltic Amber and Babywearing, kind of sprang organically from our involvement in their wedding jewellery. We all go through seasons, and although our journey is unique you also look to your friends and family who have already experienced things that you are venturing into. Carrying my own babies was part instinct, part a combination of my, my husband’s and our babies’ needs. I’ve learned so much more about “babywearing” since my third child was born - so now I love to pass that on to newer families. Did you have any inspiration along the way? We bought our first carrier thinking my husband would use it, to have his hands free for his wheelchair. Pete is also the person who I sit up with late at night 20 | familyliving magazine
designing jewellery with. We work very well at improving each other’s ideas, and encouraging each other to stick with a project. If you get ten minutes to yourself, what do you do? I feel like I’m always busy, and if there was a ten minute window I should use it to catch up on something! If I get time to myself I often write poetry, it’s something I started doing in my early teens, and I still love to do.
What does a morning in your house look like? Our daughter is now in primary school, so the focus of the morning is to get her there on time. Often the three kids are engrossed in Lego while I am looking for the lost school shoes. We aren’t running like clockwork yet! What piece of advice would you go back and give yourself ten years ago? Ten years ago we had been married for one year and were about to embark on a very difficult journey in becoming a family. I would tell myself that some burdens are too great to bear alone, and it is times like these we most need our family, our village to hold us up. Our marriage deepened through the experience, it could have been a time to strengthen other relationships also. What is one thing you said you’d never do but have now embraced? Years ago we had a dream of our own little family jewellery shop - before deciding it would not be possible for us ever to achieve. In January we
(surprisingly) opened the doors on our own little retail shop which is a unique fusion of our handmade jewellery and our newer babywearing business. It is tricky to balance everything, but it is always easier to work hard for something you believe in and are proud of. Any advice on how to balance the juggle of work and life? We need to have a combination of planning and routine with a list of phone numbers for when ‘Plan A’ falls apart. Our goal is to fit work around family, but sometimes we have to fit family around work. These are the most important years for young children, and we are enjoying creating our own family traditions to share with them. Sometimes juggling involves dropping a ball or two, and we try to be flexible and supportive on each other when that happens. Hopefully our children will see that we all make mistakes, but we can try again. When we help and demonstrate kindness to one another, I think it gives them a good pattern to follow themselves. familyliving magazine | 21
Reflux: A First Time Mum Tells Her Story Our first son arrived into the world in no great hurry. After 36 hours and a bit of help, he was born. All 3.9kg of him! He didn’t arrive screaming, but little did I know he was going to well and truly make up for that in the weeks and months to come. I didn’t know it at the time, but my gorgeous little man was going to teach me a lot about trusting my instincts, the value of a really great doctor and the world of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Looking back, the signs were there right from the start. He really struggled to feed; he gagged and screamed and nothing went smoothly. He lost over the recommended 10% of his birth weight and ended up with jaundice. We stayed in hospital five days, thanks to a very supportive paediatrician and obstetrician, and went home breastfeeding with expressed milk top ups after every feed. I was exhausted and already feeling way out of my depth. 22 | familyliving magazine
Over the next couple of weeks, things continued to deteriorate. We saw the early childhood nurses several times. Each gave different advice. Our little man wasn’t gaining weight and was refusing to feed. One nurse told me I was overfeeding him, which was why he was so unsettled, another told me I should consider formula, the next advised me that my 3 week old baby
was “manipulating” me and I needed to teach him to sleep?! I was exhausted, emotional and felt like a total failure. I had a baby that screamed for up to 12 hours a day, never slept longer than an hour, wouldn’t feed, was losing weight and was constantly miserable and to top it off I was being given countless pieces of conflicting advice from every person I met. I saw the GP; I hired a private lactation consultant. Nothing helped. I watched the other new mothers with sleeping, settled babies in prams and slings and cried along with my little man as he screamed in pain every day.
my diet while breastfeeding and we discovered that along with GORD he had a cows milk protein allergy. I went on medication to increase my milk supply and we went to Dalwood (who promptly sent us to Tresillian). He continued to experience a range of issues associated with his reflux. He struggled to gain weight and fell from the 75th percentile to the 10th in a matter of weeks. He struggled with solid food and was quite sensitive to
At around five weeks, and after hours of screaming one night, I tried a small amount of an antacid medication that was listed as safe for babies. In minutes there was silence. There was calm. He slept… for 5 hours!!! That morning, at 7am, I sent our paediatrician a message. Luckily for me he turned out to be one of the kindest and most thorough doctors I have ever encountered. He sensed my desperation and saw us that day. From there, things improved. Not overnight, not even within a month or two, but they did get better. We tried different medications and dosages; I adjusted
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texture and temperature. At 15 months, he had an endoscopy at the Children’s Hospital and despite medication, was still showing signs of reflux. At around three and a half years old we were able to gradually take him off all medications. At four, he still does have episodes of reflux but is now old enough to explain. Looking back, these are the things I would tell myself (and that I tell other mums in my situation): • •
You are a good mum! You are doing the best you can with a difficult situation. Find a good doctor. One that will look outside the box, that will advocate for you and your child and that you can trust.
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Listen to your instincts. If you feel something isn’t right check it out. Ask questions and seek alternatives. If one treatment doesn’t work, ask about other options. Look after yourself. Take offers of help and if you are feeling down then speak to your doctor or early childhood nurse about it.
For those who’ve had a baby with reflux and are wondering about a second baby, my advice would be to prepare for the worst but know that you’ll be much better placed to handle it. Our second son does also have reflux, but in his case he was diagnosed and treated from a much younger age. The road with him has been easier mostly because I knew where to go for help. You will be ok!
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CHEESY BROCCOLI BITES INGREDIENTS
• 500g frozen or fresh broccoli florets (defrosted). • 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 3 eggs • 1 cup (100g) grated cheese • 1 level tablespoon Season All
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°. 2. Place broccoli into food processor and mix until its all in small pieces. 3. Add all remaining ingredients and mix until all ingredients are mixed. 4. Scoop teaspoon sized amounts into your hand and roll them into small balls. 5. Place them on a lined baking tray and push down with a fork to flatten.
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TACO CUPS
Leftover cooked taco mince Tortillas or soft tacos Chopped lettuce & tomato Grated cheese Your choice of toppings (sour cream, greek yoghurt or avocado)
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1. Cut the tortillas in half and place one half into a muffin tin, push it down carefully until it forms the “cup shape” to hold the mince. 2. Fill the tortilla cups with the leftover cooked mince and top with grated cheese. 3. Place in oven at 180° and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese melts. 4. Top them with your favourite salad and toppings.
MALTESER SLICE INGREDIENTS • 280g packet maltesers • 250g packet Nice biscuits • 200g white chocolate • 2 cups rice bubbles
• 120g butter • 1 tin condensed milk • 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa • 1 tablespoons coconut oil
METHOD
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1. Line a slice baking tray with baking paper. 2. Crush Nice biscuits and 1 cup of maltesers in a food processor. 3. In a large bowl pour in the rice bubbles and add the crushed biscuits mix. 4. In a small saucepan on a medium heat, melt butter, condensed milk and cocoa, mix until smooth. 5. Pour over dry mix and mix until combined. 6. Press firmly in to the slice tin using a spatula. 7. Break white chocolate into pieces and melt in a microwave safe dish for around 30 seconds or until melted and smooth. 8. Add coconut oil to the chocolate and stir well. 9. Pour white chocolate over the slice. 10. Cut the remaining maltesers in half and place on top of the slice or crush and sprinkle on top. 11. Leave to set in the fridge for 1 hour and slice into small pieces.
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Boutique items | Baby essentials | Licensed characters | Lunchboxes | Toys | Gifts | Lots More! Head-over to Bubs and Beans. An Australian owned online baby and children store. www.bubsandbeans.com.au www.facebook.com/bubsandbeans
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Handy Phone Numbers & Websites Keep this page handy for future reference. EMERGENCY, FIRE, POLICE OR AMBULANCE CALL 000! HEALTH Poisons Information Line 13 11 26 Home Doctors Service (after hours, bulk billed) 13 74 25 www.homedoctor.com.au Health Direct Australia (free service staffed by nurses & doctors) 1800 022 222 Mothersafe (medications in pregnancy) 9382 6539 www.mothersafe.org.au Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Salvo Care Line 1300 363 622 Beyond Blue (mental health) 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au Black Dog Institute (mental health) www.blackdoginstitute.org.au PARENTING Parent Line (parenting advice and support) 1300 130 052 www.parentline.org.au Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 626 268 www.breastfeeding.asn.au Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline 1800 822 436 www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au Karatane Careline (24 hour parenting support) 1300 227 464 www.karitane.com.au Tresillian Parent Helpline 1800 637 357 www.tresillian.net Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 www.kidshelp.com.au PANDA (Postnatal Depression Support) 1300 726 306 www.panda.org.au CRISIS SERVICES Suicide Helpline 1300 363 622 Child Protection Helpline (24 hours) 13 21 11 Domestic Violence Line (24 hours) 1800 656 463 Salvation Army Welfare Centre 9977 1304
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Pre-school soccer activity classes for children aged 18 months to their seventh birthday. A fun and energetic introduction to soccer. www.littlekickers.com.au
THE HOME OF PRESCHOOL FOOTBALL Call our office on 8006 1839 shore.beaches@littlekickers.com.au
Rugby (league & union!) for pre-schoolers A SAFE and FUN footy program for kids aged 2 - 7. An Australian FIRST! Call 8006 1839 shore.beaches@littlerugby.com.au www.littlerugby.com.au
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