Kids Nation magazine - Edition 28: You are unique

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let's make unique creatures!

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this edition’s contributors:

MIA SETYAWAN | AUSTRALIA EDITOR & FOUNDER of KIDS NATION MAG kidsnationmag.com Mia is a mother of two boys and owns an award winning graphic design studio in Australia. She is passionate about imparting positive values to the next generation. Mia has been a volunteer at a local children program for over 10 years.

Desi Trisnawati | INDONESIA food artist & chef consultant inspirational-chef.com Desi is the winner of Masterchef Indonesia 2012 and the first female Masterchef Indonesia. She is the author of 20 Fun Recipes of Strong Heart and creator of the Indonesia's first culinary board game Cooking with Inspirational Chef Desi.

caleb S. | australia Hi I'm Caleb. I like to draw, write stories and play with my family and friends. When I grow up I want to be a spy.

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this edition’s contributors:

sharon witt | australia teacher, author & speaker sharonwitt.com.au Sharon Witt is a teacher, Author and Presenter to adolescents and their parents around Australia. She is a regular media commentator and the author of 15 books written for young people, including the best selling Teen Talk and the Girlwise and Wiseguys series.

josiah C. | usa www.facebook.com/JosiahsFire Josiah is 14 years old, autistic and nonverbal. He has a unique way of seeing the world but it "rings true," as he communicates his thoughts through pointing at letters to spell. Poetry is Josiah's favorite and he sometimes paints. His book "Josiah's Fire" tells about his journey.

Rebecca O. P. | australia Hi, my name is Rebecca. I live in Australia. My passions are wildlife and God. I love my pet guinea pigs.

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this edition’s contributors:

Lee Wolfe Blum | usa author, speaker & coach leewolfeblum.com Lee Wolfe Blum is the author of Brave is the New Beautiful: Finding the Courage to be the Real You and Table in the Darkness: A Healing Journey Through an Eating Disorder. Lee works as a Mental Health Practitioner in the field of Eating Disorders. Lee’s third book has a TBD release date. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three teenage boys.

A. Rachael | UGANDA www.projectyesu.org Rachael is the first born of 5 children in her family. At the age of 12 years Rachael was being forced by her father to get married, thanks to project Yesu who rescued her and she was able to go back to school. She is the only one in school and studying.

N. faith Beatrice | uganda www.projectyesu.org Faith is the youngest child out of five children. Faith has an optical problem since birth and sickle cell. Thanks to her mother who is so caring and supportive making sure that she receives treatment whenever necessary.

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you are unique words: sharon witt | artwork: mia setyawan

Have you ever walked along the beach with your mum or dad, and noticed that it was covered in shells?

Have you ever just stopped and spent hours just looking at all the different shapes and sizes?

Perhaps you have even collected your own shells.

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Because there is

NEVER, ever a single shell that is EXACTLY the SAME as the other.

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Why would you collect something as simple as shells?

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Some have been washed up after many years in the ocean, whilst others have had small sea creatures living in them for a while.

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5 They are simply amazing and each and every single one is so uniquely different.

You can find shells that are spikey...

... some that have different colours

...some that are smooth

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... and even some that look like they are covered in glistening pearls.

Some are so smooth it seems like they have been washed in the ocean for hundreds of years.

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YOU are very much like one of those precious sea- shells. You are a truly unique girl or boy.

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You may experience some learning difficulties, have trouble tying your shoe laces...

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...have crazy hair that just doesn’t sit right, perhaps you are really messy at home. You may have scars, weird hair or are just plain LOUD...

... but that makes you more precious to those who know you and love YOU!

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“Always be a first-rate version of yourself Instead of a second-rate version of someone else” Judy GarlanD

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"A must-have for discovering the tools to make transition easier for students and parents."

The shift from primary to secondary school is one of the biggest hurdles that a student will face with a minefield of new stressors – from studying and peer pressure, to social media, parties and beyond.

In this fully revised and updated edition of Starting Secondary School, Australia’s leading psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, teams up with teacher and bestselling author, Sharon Witt to create an invaluable guide for parents during this turbulent time.

It offers advice on the following: • Helping your child adjust to the new environment and structure of secondary school • Up to date research on dealing with technology, social media and associated risk-taking behaviour • Mental health and coping with anxiety and depression – particularly in regards to girls, who are at a higher risk of developing depression than boys • Homework and studying tips and tricks • Social issues such as new friendship groups and bullying – research shows 27 per cent of young people report they are bullied every two weeks or more • Health and wellbeing with a focus on the importance of sleep, diet and regular exercise

sharonwitt.com.au

Apples are more like us than we think...

josiah cullen usa www.facebook.com/ JosiahsFire/ Josiah Cullen is 14 years old, autistic and nonverbal. He has a unique way of seeing the world but it "rings true," as he communicates his thoughts through pointing at letters to spell. Josiah enjoys poetry and painting. Learn about Josiah's journey in his book "Josiah's Fire" or join his facebook community.

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artwork by: Rebecca O. P.

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"My mother" by: A. rachAEl (PROJECT YESU - uganda) | PHOTO: skeeze Mother, this is why I say you are unique...

From the time you conceived me until now, you never get tired of me.

That makes you unique.

Mother, you gave me protection, care and love. You made sure I was discipline and healthy.

That makes you unique.

You have been abused, mocked and provoked by so many people, but you never give up on your children.

You work from morning to evening without eating, drinking and resting.

Oh mother, what a wonderful person you are!

You cut down trees and bushes to get land for farming, so you can provide food for your kids.

You went through harsh conditions, but you dusted yourself off again and struggled on.

You work until midnight in order to get money and pay for your children’s fees.

Mother, sometimes you are stressed out, sad and discouraged by people’s words, but still you forgive and forget.

You had sleepless nights, because you thought of what to give your children the next day.

Mother, you should be called superwoman and indeed you are!

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"My sister, my role model" by: N. Faith Beatrice (PROJECT YESU - uganda) photo: pexels

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a girl named lee words: Lee Wolfe Blum | artwork: mia setyawan

There once was a girl named Lee. Her skinny, little body led kids to tease her with names like “Little Lee” and “Flea”.

Yet her personality was larger than life, full of an exorbitant amount of energy, a wild imagination and clever creativity that often got her in trouble. And the wiggling, so much wiggling.

Lee couldn’t sit still.

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The adults in her life shunned Lee’s energy and her dramatic explorations. She called them “The Mapmakers”, the ones who drew the outlines for her. they treated her like a flea, disciplining her with repeated phrases.

"Slow down!"

“Stop overexaggerating.”

Messages like arrows to Lee’s heart...

“Be quiet.”

“You are too much.

Just too much.”

the Mapmakers believed they were training her to survive the world.

To not color outside the lines.

Yet, they were slowly crushing her spirit.

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Lee felt lost.

Somehow wrong.

She would lie in bed at night, her dog Pepper next to her, and cry to the ceiling.

So she decided to try her hardest to be the person they told her she needed to be.

Compressing her energy and focusing on making The Mapmakers proud, she outwardly was changing into the Lee they wanted her to be. Perfection became the target. Including her eating and her weight.

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“What is wrong with me that I am such a bother?”

Yet, she REALIZED that she still felt empty.

The measuring stick, the scale, the approval of others, made her feel hollow. And lonely.

And depressed.

Somewhere deep inside was that little girl who loved to sing and dance and feel free.

Lee became aware that the only way she could be, was to accept who she was.

Even if The Mapmakers didn’t like it.

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There now is a woman named Lee. She is finding wholeness and freedom as she allows herself to be exactly who she was meant to be.

Lee has found through her journey there is room for all of us to be the unique and amazing individuals God created each of us to be. in sharing our own uniqueness and not listening to The Mapmakers, we allow others the freedom and bravery to do the same.

Lee

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Scallop potato by: desi trisnawati

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ingredients:

METHOD:

6 large potatoes, chopped roughly the same size so they cook evenly

1. Steam potatoes until tender. Mash.

1 teaspoon finely-chopped celery 1 tablespoon finely-chopped spring onion 1 teaspoon stock powder 1 tablespoon fried shallot Salt and pepper Oil for pan frying

2. Mix in celery, spring onion, stock powder, fried shallot, salt and pepper until well combined.

3. Divide the mixture in half. Roll each portion into a log using cling wrap. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

4. Slice patties into 1cm slices using lightly-oiled knife.

5. Heat oil in a frying pan and pan fry patties for few minutes each side or until golden. Serve.

For more recipes, follow Desi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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