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Stepping into School on the right foot

ur kids wear the same pair of shoes for roughly 7 hours a day, 200 days a year, so finding a comfortable pair of school shoes is something parents shouldn’t take lightly. In a recent study that tested the effect of shoe size on comfort and foot motion among 8-12 HE year-olds, Tresearchers found that shoes that were one size too small restricted the normal movement of the heel, arch and big toe during walking.

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How a childʼs language grows

school shoe ‘rule of thumb’: for a comfortable fit, the wearer’s thumb should be the same size as the space between the end of the longest toe to the end of the shoe.

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very day we communicate with other people to get our needs and wants met and to share our thoughts and feelings. As children grow, they learn to use a variety of ways to get their message across including words, facial expressions, gestures and body language. To begin with children may point to request something they want or push away a toy when they have had enough. They then start to use single words and then, as their vocabulary grows, combine words to together. Children need to use a range of different types of words including:

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• Requesting things we want (e.g. ‘I want crackers’). • Requesting information (e.g. ‘Where are you?) • Letting others know when they do not want something and to refuse (e.g. ‘no’) • Getting someone’s attention (e.g. ‘Mum!’) • Being social (e.g. ‘hi’ or ‘bye bye’) and expressing manners (e.g. ‘thank you’) • Making comments (e.g. ‘this is fun’) • Labelling objects (e.g. ‘It’s a bird) • Answering questions (e.g. what? where? who?) • Sharing experiences (e.g. ‘I’m learning to play basketball’) • Sharing ideas (e.g. ‘I think it’s great’) If your child isn’t pointing or using gestures, does not want to share attention with you, or has a limited range of communicative functions, a speech pathologist will be able to help. Speech pathologists can provide a comprehensive assessment of your child’s speech, language and interaction skills.

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According to Dr John Arnold from the University of South Australia, “If a child’s shoes don’t fit well, they’re likely to experience discomfort and pain which can impact their participation and enjoyment of everyday activities such as play and sport. E

TH “Importantly, our research found that when children’s shoes were too small, they restricted foot and joint movements, which could create problems for children’s feet in the future.”

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Co-researcher and podiatry expert Dr Helen Banwell says when it comes to the back-to-school rush, parents cannot afford to overlook the benefits of a well-fitted school shoe. “The start of a new school year can creep up quickly, and it’s easy to overlook or rush through the purchase of new shoes,” Dr Banwell says. “Our research shows that school-aged children can easily help identify a good shoe fit, by rating their level of comfort in the heel and toes.

Some kids mumble and grumble at the thought of going shopping for school items. But if you’re planning to get them a new pair of school shoes to kick off the year, make sure you bring your child along with you – even if it’s just for their thumb size.

• Naming words (e.g. ball, apple, car) • Action words (e.g. running, sleeping, want, see) • Describing words (e.g. big/little; wet/dry) • Location words (e.g. in, on, under, next to) • Social words (e.g. hi, bye bye, please, thank you) • Words that express belonging (e.g. mine, me, mummy’s) • Question words (e.g. What?, Where?) As a child’s vocabulary grows, it is important they develop words in all these groups so they can combine words together and make sentences. If they have many naming words but few of the other word types, this impacts on their ability to get their message across to all the people in their lives. As well as needing to develop a varied vocabulary, children need to communicate for a variety of reasons. These reasons

Enjoy the little moments!

Telethon Speech & Hearing offers individual support in a private clinic and group support in its specialised language program Talkabout. Visit tsh.org.au or call 9387 9888 for more information.

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Little Land’s play space offers a scaled-down version of the real world and is as unique as your child and their changing interests! Whether it be doing the grocery shopping at the Little Growers Market, making a coffee at the local cafe, washing the dishes at home, teaching at school, visiting the doctor or helping with the town’s construction – the fun is in the exploring! Book online to secure your play session!

www.littleland.fun 76 Erindale Road, Balcatta.

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TOUCH & MOVEMENT FOR BABY & POST NATAL YOGA FOR MUMS

Two-year-old Geniuses

he second year of a child’s life is full of playing, imagining, exploring and trying new things. Our toddlers are learning new words and then using them to construct fully formed sentences. They are becoming social beings - learning how to communicate both verbally and non-verbally as they discover their sense of self identity. The sheer volume of information toddlers are able to process, disseminate and retain seems pretty genius to us! Let your little geniuses develop their skills and confidence through Meerilinga’s Bindi Kindi Toddler Program. This play-based program is designed for 2-3 year olds and focuses on developing pre-school readiness skills, socialisation, sharing and cooperation through small group play. The Bindi Kindi Toddler Program has been designed to best engage with young minds and is delivered in 3.5 hour sessions, two days per week. Contact Meerilinga today by email earlylearning@meerilinga.org.au or phone 9489 4001.

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'THE BALLET SPECIALISTS'

• Contemporary, Jazz, Adult Ballet Class

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people, and creating age appropriate class content that inspires, uplifts and challenges our students to progress at a steady and safe pace,” explains Director Terrie Wayside. Dance Creations operates under the core values of cherishing childhood, leading with kind hearted educators, developing self-esteem with acceptance of individuality, and inspiring the artist within. To discover if Dance Creations is a community your dancer would like to be a part of, visit dancecreations.com.au or contact Terrie directly at terriew@bigpond.com or 0419 133 673.

s parents, we want to support our children as much as possible so that they grow into well-rounded, positive members of the community. One way children can improve their physical and mental wellbeing is to join a sports club or dance school, but sometimes these environments can become competitive or demanding, causing some children to feel self-doubt. Dance Creations is a ballet school located south of the river that promotes positive well-being for their dancers to thrive in dance and in life. “We delight in spending time with our dancers, getting to know them as

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Wonderful teachers with very kind hearts ” -- Jane Your dancer will discover the joy of movement while exploring the delicate balance between the technique and artistry of classical ballet… love in motion Classical ballet 5 to 19yo

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KINDY DRAMA CLASSES HELD FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS, AS WELL AS PRIMARY AND YOUTH CLASSES FOR 5-17 YEAR OLDS.

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Sensory Sessions come to Little Land

Upcoming Sensory Sessions at Little Land are scheduled for 9am Thursday 18 February and 1pm Tuesday 23 March, with additional sessions to be scheduled throughout the year. You can book your Sensory Session via www.littleland.fun

Scan the QR code & access the Going to Little Land storybook to help prepare your child for their visit.

ids love to role-play, and at Little Land’s scaled down version of the real world possibilities are around every corner. Whether it be doing the grocery shopping at the Little Growers Market, making a coffee at the local cafe, washing the dishes at home, teaching, visiting the doctor or helping with the town’s construction – the fun is in the exploring!

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Little Land’s Sensory Sessions, developed in consultation with the Autism Association of Western Australia, offer a low stimulus environment to support the needs of children with Autism and specific sensory needs.

“Our Sensory Sessions provide an adapted environment to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy our play space”, explains Chevon Semmens, Little Land Founder and Director. Sensory Sessions are limited to 15 Wanderers (children aged 1–8 years), and specially trained Little Land staff are available to assist families during their play session.

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Christ Church Grammar School’s Little Learners is a program to develop our youngest community members’ love for learning. Aimed at boys 0 to 3 years of age, Little Learners brings families together to share stories and discuss aspects of early childhood development.

Join an upcoming session and meet our talented educators Monday 22 February | Monday 22 March TIME

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Socially Conscious Kids By Cassie Hart - Editor - Kids in Perth

aising our children to be socially conscious equips our future leaders to be empathetic, grateful and empowered members of our community. More kids are becoming aware of social issues and want to know what they can do to take charge of their future. Here are some activities you can do with your children to increase their awareness of how they can contribute to change:

container which they can save and donate to a local charity. Register at containersforchange.com.au and start collecting.

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CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Grab a bucket or bag, put on some gardening gloves and pick up rubbish around your neighbourhood. You can do this with your kids at any time of the year, however if you wish to get the wider community

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involved you can sign up a group to Clean up Australia Day which takes place on Sunday March 7th cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

RECYCLE BOTTLES AND CANS Encourage you kids to collect containers that can be recycled to make new products such as airplane wings and hard hats. By signing up to Containers for Change, your child will receive 10c for each eligible

Walk with traditional owners of the land and learn about Aboriginal history, Dreamtime stories, bush foods and traditional medicines. Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours run educational walking tours of Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square and Rottnest Island. Find out more at gocultural.com.au

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Celebrate WA at Wagin Woolarama! ebrate rural Western Australia at the most loved agricultural show in WA!

Jam packed with live music, exhibitions and delicious food stalls, the Wagin Woolarama is a family-friendly day out with something for everyone. Kids and parents alike will enjoy watching the mounted horse completions, exploring livestock displays, and cuddling the baby farm animals. There will be sheep, cattle and poultry competitions, art and craft displays, face painting, fashion shows and crowd pleasing sheepdog trailing. On Saturday evening all the fun culminates with a Rodeo spectacular!

Taking place on the 5th and 6th of March, the Wagin Wooarama is the perfect way to celebrate and congratulate WA. Entry tickets are: adults $20, concession $10, KIDS FREE thanks to CBH sponsorship. To find out more visit woolorama.com.au—-

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March 5 & 6 • 9am - 4pm Woolorama showcases the best of rural life at the best family friendly agricultural show in WA!

• Baby farm animals • Prestigious livestock comps • Trade Fair • Fun Fair & side show alley • Roaming Magic • Dog Jumps • Fashion Parade • Woodchopping • Machinery • Horse events • Saturday evening Rodeo spectacular! Scan QR code for show itinerary & tickets

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How to Pick a Pre-Kindy

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You allow little girls to be themselves with love and compassion” -- Helen

hen deciding which pre-kindy program is the right one for your toddler, listen to your gut. Consider the provider’s facilities, atmosphere, staff and core values. If you feel at ease, it’s likely your child will too. When your child feels safe and secure you leave plenty of space for the important things - like learning through play!

For little dancers aged 2.5 to 5 years old Your Fairy Floss Dancer will be delighted, captivated and encouraged to enjoy the simple pleasure of moving with freedom, taking their first ballet steps, and being introduced to the the magical world of dance and music … love in motion.

build resilience and gain confidence through playbased learning. In small classes SCAN here for children are encouraged to more info & to wonder, ask book your spot! questions and discover the world around them. Meerilinga’s goal is to provide a quality, affordable early education option for Perth families. Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation is a not-for-profit children’s charity that is also a quality early-education provider. Meerilinga Early Learning Programs support TW All That Jazz.qxp_ADV Proof TemplatesKIP 27/1/21 11:39 am Page 1 children to connect, develop friendships,

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With limited Fairy Floss Ballet places, to enrol your little dancer go to: www.dancecreations.com.au | Contact Terrie on 0419 133 673 Locations: Bull Creek | Brentwood | Rossmoyne

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Meerilinga Early Learning Programs are suitable for 3-5 year olds and run on weekdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Email earlylearning@meerilinga.org.au or phone 08 9489 4001 for more information.

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Reach new heights at Adrenaline Vault Perth’s Luxury Dessert Store Grand Reopening Mid February 2021 Cakes | Sweets High Tea | Masterclasses

f your little monkey loves to climb every tree or wall in sight, bring them to Adrenaline Vault to take their climbing skills to the next level. Adrenaline Vault offers a range of climbing facilities catered for every family member of any skill level. If your kid’s an adrenaline junkie who loves new experiences, they can take on Adrenaline Vault’s brand new 550 metre harnessed and roped wall for the ultimate challenge! Visitors can expect to exercise every muscle in the body, including the brain. Completing a route is like solving a puzzle - and getting to the top of a climb gives children a sense of accomplishment.

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Is your child seeking a recreational hobby that focuses on fun, fitness and personal development? Sign up for a Youth Squad class trial now! adrenalinevault.com.au

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BOOK TALK One of a Kind By Cassie Hart ‐ Editor ‐ Kids in Perth

any young dancers dream about one day becoming a professional ballerina. If this sounds like your child, then you will be familiar with the sparkle that shines in their eyes every time they watch their favourite dancer perform on stage. This month we look at a locally published book; One of a Kind by Lynette Kinnear. This book is about a young girl named Lydia who loves to dance. After returning home from watching a ballet performance of Cinderella, Lydia announces that she is going to be a prima ballerina when she grows up. She soon starts comparing herself with dancers who are more experienced than she is and becomes very unhappy. Her spark disappears and it is replaced with self-doubt. As the story progresses Lydia begins to realise that each

person is unique, and what’s truly important is to be yourself, dance from the heart, and share your joy with the world. After realising this, her love of ballet re-kindles, a when she performs on stage for her dance school’s annual performance, her sparkle shines throughout the theatre. One of a Kind is $21.99 and available for purchase from dancecreations.com.au/product/ one-of-a-kind

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Rise of the eBabies

The growth in online dating has accelerated over the past few years. Between 2015 and 2020 29.4% of new couples met via dating apps compared to 6.3% who met at a bar, pub or club. Online dating has become more normalised, and experts predict that more than half of the babies born in 2038 will have parents who met online.

Researchers from Monash University and eharmony made these predictions using a nationally representative survey of over two thousand Australians and projections from current trends in online dating. They estimate 20% of all babies born in this millennium are ebabies, and suggest that by 2030 over a third of babies will be ebabies.

Perth’s best op-shops

Our top picks to keep life thrifty!

hether you’re looking for a unique bargain, trying to save some money, or want to do you bit to reduce waste, op-shops are the way to go. Here’s our pick of some of the best op-shops in town.

VINNIES MT HAWTHORN With new stock arriving weekly, Vinnie’s in Mount Hawthorn sports a large range of quality clothing, accessories and bric-a-brac. 165 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn

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Choose from 500+ trusted and verified local babysitters that have been tried, tested and reviewed by families in your community.

eharmony say they are delighted to see that online dating has created so many Australian families and that it will continue to increase this wonderful legacy.

MILK N HONEY This stylish, inner city shop stocks a great range of clothing and homewares. Run by volunteers from Youth with a Mission, Milk N Honey proudly supports community development projects. 9 Gladstone Street, Perth

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RSPCA WA OP SHOP RSPCA WA’s Op Shops offer good quality, pre-loved designer labels and classic vintage fashions. All proceeds go directly to RSPCA WA to help protect animals in need. 2 Port Pirie, Bibra Lake

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DATE NIGHT It’s SORTED AT THE PERTH FESTIVAL

Kin Sitters offers three different service levels so you can choose a babysitter to suit your needs. All our carers have a Working with Children (WWC) Check. Gold and silver level carers have a verified first aid qualification so parents can have peace of mind that their child is in the best hands.

LUCY IN DISGUISE This retro clothes boutique that quietly lurks in the heart of Subi specialises in vintage clothing and decade inspired costume. 3/144 Rockeby Road, Subiaco

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SALVOS MAYLANDS A huge array of clothing, books, kids toys, homewares and furniture. Check out their Street Boutique and find a designer bargain. 203 Guildford Rd, Maylands

You can view testimonials and ratings before you book, and get to know your baby sitter by watching their introductory video.

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ow did you meet your partner? Did you share mutual friends? Were you high-school sweethearts? Did you meet online or using a dating app? If it was the latter, you are part of a growing trend that experts predict will soon be the ‘new norm’.

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TOODYAY OP SHOP Why not road trip to Toodyay and uncover the hidden gems of the Avon Valley. Your jaw will drop with some the finds. Don’t tell your mates about this place. 121 Stirling Tce, Toodyay

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If you appreciate a good drop of wine and love modern Italian food, Lallah Rookh is the perfect place to kick off your date night.

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Fulfila your artistic desires by exploring what’s on at Perth Festival. You and your other half will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to do on your Perth Festival date night. Will you feast your eyes on a live performance, fill your ears with music, or cuddle up in front of a movie?

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2021 Important Dates & Significance CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE Thursday 11 February

What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the traditional lunar calendar. These dates change every year depending on the calendar. Chinese New Year celebrations typically start on the evening before the new moon, and end on the evening of the full moon 15 days later (Lantern Festival). Each day of the festival will have its own set of traditions.

2021 is the Year of the Metal Ox

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FAMILY REUNION DINNER Most important celebration where families gather to celebrate. CHINESE NEW YEAR DAY Friday 12 February

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This is your year if you were born in 1949, 1961, 1973,1985, 1997, 2009 or 2021.

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Scan the QR code below with your smartphones camera and find out your Zodiac sign along with some interesting facts about your birth year!

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Watertown Brand Outlet Centre Experience the Lion Dance Performances

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Friday 12, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 February. First 100 people to spend $50 or more in centre can receive a red packet from Gelare. 11am until

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Friday 12, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 February. Make your own Chinese Lantern and have your photo taken with a Lion.

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What to eat or order during Chinese New Year? JAI (vegetarian on the first day) On first day, in my family, we were taught to eat vegetarian on the first day to symbolise not taking any life and enter the new year with a free conscience.

YEE SANG Known as the “Prosperity toss”, it’s a salad that symbolises abundance and, at beginning, when it arrives at the table… you’ll find everyone in the family helping to mix it together by, using their chopsticks, digging in at the bottom of the salad then picking up the salad and tossing it over to mix as a group.

MANDARINS The word for the mandarin fruit in Cantonese and Mandarin (the language!) has a double meaning. It means giving gold…naturally, and if you eat or buy a lot of Mandarins and bring home is a sign of good luck.

Where can I see a Lion Dance? WATERTOWN BRAND OUTLET CENTRE, WEST PERTH FRI 12, SAT 13, SUN 14 1PM - 3PM Catch the Chinese New Year celebration along with Lion Dance and kids activities

BROADWAY FAIR, NEDLANDS FRIDAY 12 - 5PM - 8PM Celebrate Chinese New Year with a Lion Dance and kids activities. Grab dinner from the great restaurants around the centre.

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Giving mandarins to your neighbours signifies wishing prosperity upon the recipient.

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What are those red packet for? Red envelopes contain money and are given, most commonly, to kids from their parents, grandparents, and others as Chinese New Year gifts. They are called ‘hongbao’ in Mandarin and ‘lai see’ in Cantonese. Chinese people love the color red, and regard red as the symbol of energy, happiness and good luck. Sending red envelopes is a way to send good wishes and luck (as well as money). The significance of red envelopes is the red paper, not the money inside. TW Broadway Fair.qxp_ADV Proof TemplatesKIP 27/1/21 11:36 am Page 1

The Lion Dance Lions play an important role in Chinese mythology, and represent joy and happiness. Lion dances are performed accompanied by the music of beating of drums, cymbals, and gongs instruments synchronise to the lion dance movements and actions. People perform lion dance to bring luck and to get rid of the devil.

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CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR Traditional Lion Dance Friday 12 February - 5pm Cra raftt & Kid ids Acti ctivitie ities 5pm - 8pm pm

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Chinese New Year at Watertown Lion Dance & Craft - 11am - 2pm

Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

Chinese New Year at Broadway Fair Lion Dance & craft 5pm - 8pm

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Chinese New Year Perth Festival & Kardinya Park Lion Dance 1pm WA Chilli Festival Stirk Park

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Markets by the Sea Whifords Nodes Beach Christ Church Grammar School Little Learners info session 9.30am - 10.30am

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