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FASHION FORWARD Yeah, yeah, I know. I put myself on the cover of my own magazine!! Hah ha! But why wouldn’t you?! We had soooo much fun at the recent #mamasofmelbEDIT photoshoot and the pics of my kids were just far too cute to not end up on the cover. Not my fault I just happened to be in there too! So what is all this mamas of Melb stuff you ask? Well the fabulous Holly from Motherhood Melbourne decided to get together a bunch of amazing mums, all whom help contribute to your journey through motherhood, for an epic fashion collab. Then she got a heap of gorgeous fashion brands to dress us and our kids, and we all got glammed up for the day, photographed, and the #mamasofmelbEDIT was created. Holly is sharing each of these clever mama’s stories over on her blog, www.motherhoodmelbourne.com.au and you can read a bit about their inspiring stories here on page 6, as well as catch some great fashion tips from our stylist on the day, Karina Dyer. Jess Worrall was our amazing photographer and she has the best eye for capturing the kids’ personalities and was a dream to work with. But enough about us, what else is news? Did you make it to the recent One Fine Baby Fair? We were so pleased to support the fair this year and it was such a fun event. I put on a little colouring-in stand to entertain the kids so there were quite a few husbands hanging out there with their kids while the mamas shopped up a storm. Good boys! We used the event to promote the launch of our Springfree trampoline giveaway too. To enable me to make MamaMag the best mag it can be, we decided we need to know more about you, the reader. So we are running a quick MamaMag survey to learn more about you, your family and what you like and need. Of course, we can’t expect you to fill in a survey without the chance of something fabulous in return. Everyone who completes our survey before October 31st has a chance to win an amazing Springfree Trampoline worth over $3k! Head to page 31 to find out more and good luck! Till next time xxx

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Contents Mamas of Melb edit

7 mums making a difference

Mum’s taxi

Talking to Shebah’s George McEncroe

One fine brand

Valued at

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Fun from the One Fine Baby Fair

Parklife 16 Dendy Park South, Brighton East

Time to glow

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WIN 1 of 4 family day-passes to The Lost Lands Festival

Each prize includes 2 x adults and 2 x kids day tickets to your choice of Sat 3rd or Sun 4th November

A mama’s retreat

Summer sorted Fashion and beauty picks

Baby skin Why care is so important

Mama can cook

Tasty pizzas from Fernwood Fitness

Sun, skin and sisters

Their melanoma fight

A little help from my friends

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Keep, toss or donate?

My cancer journey

Silvana’s story

Turn the page

Our favourite new books

WIN a Springfree trampoline

Enter our MamaMag survey

We love a mother

Alecia from Gourmet Juniors

Angry children

5 great ways to manage them

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It’s true what they say - “motherhood is the toughest hood you’ll ever go through”. Having access to the right information and support makes a huge difference to our confidence as mothers. Recently, seven Melbourne mums came together for a fashion photoshoot with a twist. Each one is on mission to help mums survive and thrive in motherhood. They want you to know that “you’ve got this” and if you feel like you don’t, they’d love to help. Let’s meet the Mamas of Melbourne who can help you through different aspects of your motherhood journey and their kids who inspired them to act. The shoot stylist - and owner of Personalised Style, Karina Dyer - will be sharing practical tips to help you nail Melbourne Spring fashion and feel confident trying new looks. 6

Motherhood Melbourne motherhoodmelbourne.com.au Chief Mama - Holly Brunnbauer

Holly started Motherhood Melbourne to give everyday Melbourne mums a voice and a place to tell their own motherhood story. Holly says, “when it comes to motherhood, honest is the best policy” and that “it’s important that all mums are afforded the opportunity to share their real experience of it.” Motherhood Melbourne also promotes and hosts Mamafriendly events to encourage me-time and celebrates local businesses that make the Mama gig easier. A podcast has recently been added to the mix which features mighty Melbourne mums who are on a mission to help others. STYLE TIP – The art of illusion dressing Something that I discuss a lot with my clients is illusion dressing. This is how you can minimise or enhance certain areas of your body and you can control where people’s eyes go, including your own. It is really important to look at all of the positives of our bodies and absolutely love them! By creating distraction in your most loved areas, you are instantly taking away any urge to look at areas of your body that you might be wanting to minimise. You can use accessories or a statement hat, lipstick, or even just a lighter colour in that area. This way, your eyes, and other’s eyes are drawn to your favourite areas. It will make you feel more confident and a lot more comfortable. Plus when you’re creating outfits, you will understand what you need to add, which will make it so much easier for you and save you time.

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mamamag.com.au Editor in Chief – Sarah Cavalier What initially began as a magazine for mums living in the Bayside area, has grown into an iconic FREE resource for all Melbourne mums. Whilst it has allowed Sarah to use her design skills and carve out a career she loves, it’s become so much more than she imagined. Sarah says “MamaMag has allowed me to meet so many amazing mums and locals in business and I love having a platform to be able to help showcase their ideas.” Sarah is proud to recently celebrate the 4th year of MamaMag and reach over 40,000 mums per issue. STYLE TIP – Adding a hero piece When you’re creating your outfit, it’s a really good idea to think about what will be the hero piece. Is it a stunning print dress or top? Is it a bold feature on your outfit? Is it your accessories? When you have this in mind it is so much easier to create the rest of your outfit. It takes the hassle out of figuring out what will go with what, because you already know what you’re starting with, then you only need to add your essential pieces to it and you have your outfit sorted. Next time you’re putting an outfit together, start with the hero and go from there! 7

MumLife Australia mumlifeaustralia.com Lead-Mama – Ani Kumaralingam

MumLife Australia helps expectant parents begin their parenting journey with confidence. Ani says, “everywhere I looked, I was faced with images of Perfect Mum. From Instagram to Mother’s Group – It seemed like there was a competition for that elusive title!” It was clear to Ani that she wanted to spread the message far and wide that perfect is not the standard when it comes to motherhood. Ani has made it her mission to prepare mums-to-be with realistic expectations. As the host of Beyond Birth, a fully immersive event experience, MumLife Australia arms expectant parents with the skills, resources and knowledge from a range of experts to help parents-to-be prepare for bringing their baby home. STYLE TIP – Choosing the right formal outfit When you're heading out to a formal event, remember that you need to still be comfortable. As soon as you don’t feel comfortable, you also won’t feel confident. It shows in how we walk, how we talk, and how we hold ourselves. When you're looking for the perfect outfit, the cut of the dress is incredibly important. It needs to fit you in the right places and be designed to work with your figure, not against it. I was so impressed by the range that Revoque offer. Their dresses work so well with all different figures and they are really comfortable to wear because of the fabric and quality of each piece. Plus, they have the cutest dresses for your girls too!

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circlein.com.au Founders – Jodi Geddes and Kate Pollard Jodi and Kate met through work and felt connected by their shared experience of parental leave. They both found that when they returned to work, their confidence was shaken and that this was a common feeling among mothers. So together they have created a community that supports women to have careers and family. As a working mother you’ll find real stories, resources, podcasts and videos that can help you with the juggle. They’ve also launched Circle In for Business which is a stay in touch program that empowers and educates employees throughout their parental leave journey and beyond. STYLE TIP – Supporting local mums in business Both kid’s labels, Tiny Finery and Frankie + Roy, are Melbourne mums who understand exactly how important it is to have kids in quality clothing. Tiny Finery have a great focus on using fabrics that are organic, and locally sourced where possible. Tiny Finery are available for boys and girls in sizes 00-6. Frankie + Roy, who Oliver and Finn are wearing, are incredibly high in quality and their fits are perfect for kids. Frankie + Roy are made entirely in Melbourne and are available for boys and girls in sizes 1-12. 8

Natalie Roberts-Mazzeo

miraclemama.com.au - Founder Natalie provides soulful support for special needs mums. After her youngest daughter had a stroke, Natalie says, “I’ve since been on a mission to help her reach her full potential and in the process, she’s helping me reach mine.” Through her work as a writer, speaker, coach and advocate, Natalie has created a community and sanctuary for mothers raising children with a diagnosis or disability. It’s a place to feel supported, empowered and inspired through this unique motherhood journey. STYLE TIP – Rocking a maxi dress This Spring and Summer is all about the maxi dress! You will be seeing them flood the stores and that’s for a very good reason. They can be really flattering, comfortable and look absolutely stunning. But you want to make sure that you are choosing the right one for you. Look for one that comes in at the waist, and if it doesn’t, all you need to do is simply add a gorgeous waist belt to it. Maxi’s are also the perfect piece to dress up or down, you can wear them with casual flats, or a beautiful strappy wedge to take you through the night.

Australian Birth Stories

Founder - Sophie Walker australianbirthstories.com Despite planning for a drug free birth, Sophie ended up having a long labour with multiple complications and medical interventions. This experience led her down a path of seeking out birth stories. Whilst there were plenty out there, Sophie found there was a lack of podcasts that featured Australian women. After achieving a beautiful birth with her second son, Sophie decided to create the Australian Birth Stories podcast. The show has been downloaded over 500,000 times and is helping Australian women to find comfort in their birth choices and experiences. STYLE TIP - Creating a versatile wardrobe We all want that stylish, versatile, comfortable and practical wardrobe, but how do we get it? When you’re adding to your wardrobe, think before you purchase. Can it be dressed up and down? Can you wear it with other garments to create different looks? Is it comfortable and does it match your personality and style? And most importantly, does it make you smile and feel good when you wear it? This is something that is really important, especially when you’re pregnant, because it’s best to add pieces that can be worn during pregnancy, but also, well after birth. Luckily, there are some beautiful pregnancy/breastfeeding and beyond labels, like Emilia Elliott and Max & Mee, who have gorgeous pieces that can easily be mixed and matched into your current wardrobe and will end up being your favourite go-to pieces! #mamasofmelbEDIT credits

Written by Holly Brunnbauer and Karina Dyer

Photography – Jess Worrall Photography Concept – Holly Brunnbauer (Motherhood Melbourne) Stylist – Karina Dyer (Personalised Style) Hair & Make-up – Tamarua Beauty Academy Clothes, shoes & accessories: Finding Allyse, Leesie, Emilia Elliott, Max & Mee, Revoque, Cammino, NC Label, Puggle Baby Australia, SmallPrint (Inner South East Melbourne & Bayside), SS Designs Handmade, Tiny Finery, Frankie + Roy, Just Ray, PaperKrane, Jack and Lu’s, Little Designer Club, The Loot Lab and Lucas Loves Cars.

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MUM’S TAXI Meet George McEncroe... This clever Melbourne mama has an extensive list of accolades including stand-up comedian, breakfast radio host, ABC producer, teacher, activist and all whilst playing mum to four kids. But her most recent role is that of Founder and CEO of Shebah, a ride sharing service operated by women for women. “I think every woman in the world gets told from the time she is born to not get in the car with a strange man and then every woman finds that at some point she has no option” said George. Until now that is.

So it’s MamaMag, we only talk to ace mums here! Tell us a bit about you and the kids. I am a single mum to four teenage kids who I adore. They are always at the forefront of my mind and my daughter was my main inspiration for Shebah.

The idea for Shebah came when you were rock bottom, recently divorced and looking for more flexible work to support the kids. How did the idea come about? In early 2016, after my divorce where I lost my house, I discovered that no bank was going to loan me the money to buy another one on my paltry income. I had four teenagers to raise and four casual jobs. But no matter how hard I worked, I couldn’t earn enough to get the bank to give me a home loan to buy another house. I was 47 and about to start driving Ubers in my spare time. But I was scared of being in a car, my own car, with men who I didn’t know and could be drunk, angry or violent. I was also worried about my daughter having nights out with friends and coming home in ride-share or taxis. They were choosing to walk home from parties because they didn’t want to get into a stranger’s car. Women using these services and women driving for these platforms could all be at risk. I wanted to find a way to 12

make travelling safe for women while creating a safe working environment for other women as well. Thus Shebah was born.

There are some pretty low statistics about the number of women driving cabs and Uber. Does this inspire you further? Absolutely. We are living in a time where women are at risk and we as women need to stand together and find ways to break through the glass ceiling while still being safe. Only about four percent of cab drivers are female in Australia whilst women comprise about 10 percent of Uber drivers. The flexibility of ride-sharing income appeals to women juggling competing priorities and we can offer it without the fear of potentially volatile male passengers in the backseat.

Shebah provides a safe and secure way for woman to earn their own money. You encourage and empower them to control their finances. Tell us more about the women you have helped in ways beyond just a job driving. At Shebah we not only allow women to work in a safe environment but we also provide free financial advise when they first start with Shebah to help them get the best out of their finances.

Shebah also pays more than any other ride sharing service and the drivers can take their babies with them. Sounds like a dream job. Tell us more. Yes! All mums can work with their children in the car which not only gets them back to work quicker but without the financial stress of paying for day care.

“I think every woman in the world gets told from the time she is born to not get in the car with a strange man and then every woman finds that at some point she has no option”

No doubt, whilst many women are cheering across Australia about your fab service, there are some negative comments about sexism and the like being slung your way. What do you say to them? We don’t have anything against men at Shebah and in fact we employ men in our HQ office. However we just wanted to create a safe space for women to travel and for women to work. Men have had that freedom forever so we are not taking that away from them, we are just adding an alternative for women.

Raising four teenagers alone can’t be easy. How do you balance both work and children? I am Wonder Woman… You didn’t know? No, seriously, I am lucky to be completely supported by my family and I have a wonderful team at Shebah HQ who work hard to make sure my vision is projected.

Any advice you can give to aspiring mums wanting to branch out and change careers, start up a business? Do it! Being a mum is scary sometimes; if you can do that you can do anything. You won’t know until you try.

What can we expect next for Shebah? We have lots more in the works especially from our tech team who work tirelessly to make our app user friendly. Watch this space because it’s only bigger and better things to come.

And finally, how do we start using Shebah? Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play and you can find out more at she-bah.com.au

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embedded in the ground (so it won’t hurt too much if you go flying off!) is a great all abilities feature too. There is even a real life snakes and ladders game where you can spin the dice and take turns jumping around the 3D board. Of course this playground is part of the much larger Dendy Park, so there is oodles of grass to run about on, bbqs, picnic shelters, toilets and plenty of parking both in the side streets and across the grounds at the football club carpark. And if you’re up for more adventure, head over to the other playground on Dendy Street for some sandy fun. The entire playground is built in a giant sandpit! Don’t forget your shovel.

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TIME TO GLOW Growing a tiny life inside is… beautiful and, beyond doubt life’s greatest gift. But, it is also exhausting, and at times stressful. Taking time to regenerate your body and mind, and embrace the journey is an important part of any pregnancy. We hear of health retreats all the time however, it is not often we hear of retreat’s that cater purely for deserving mum’s-to-be… until now that is. With winter in full swing we set off down the surf coast to a pregnancy specific, wellness retreat. In three words… IT WAS MAGIC. Five women with six babies on board. We all had different stories to share and we were all at differing stages of pregnancy and life but, the one thing we had in common was that we were all carrying life’s most precious cargo. Now, if you’re going to retreat for a few days you want it to be somewhere that feeds the soul, and somewhere not too far away. Enter ‘The Summer House’. Located in Torquay this stunning home sweeps you off your feet, and

whisks you away from the moment you walk through the door. We all agreed that it would be very hard to wake up unhappy in this house. Welcomed with beautiful gifts for mums and bubs, luxury body products from The Essentials and snuggly baby wraps from Goldie and Ace allowed all the ladies to feel special and completely loved up. This warm and inviting space became our haven and a really special environment for five women to be heard and feel safe. There were countless cups of tea sipped while we watched the world pass by from the balcony, and the reading nook was the perfect spot to fill the normally neglected baby books. In the evenings, we found ourselves spread across the large dining table enjoying fruit and cheese platters as we toasted our mocktails. We continued to sit at the table all night long, scarring the first-time mum with our less favourable moments from childbirth (sorry Anna), looking to the future and sharing our

thoughts about what life will look like with our impending arrivals. We also touched on the hard stuff; miscarriages, newborn life with twins, fertility struggles and stillbirth. As one of our mummas shared her heart wrenching journey of losing her daughter at 37 weeks, there were tears, there were hugs and there was a tribe of women all bonding together to heal and grow. Whilst there were deeply raw moments we also had plenty of laugh’s and lots of fun. We were lucky enough to try out Blossom and Glow’s gorgeous maternity collection, and let’s just say we are never taking off the lounge pants EVER! As any pregnant woman would tell you, we often don’t feel our best and clothes that fit well and feel great are hard to find, so it was extra special to indulge in a wardrobe of style and comfort! We spent one of our mornings with amazing local photographer Monika Berry who helped capture our beautiful bellies and changing bodies and who made sure to remind us to embrace our bump’s and pose with confidence. One thing we all agreed upon is that none of us took enough photos in our first pregnancy and we regretted it. The retreat was the perfect excuse to get snap happy and take those glowing shots to celebrate our bodies and the babies growing inside. On our final afternoon we spent an hour in the on-site yoga studio with Jo from Revitilize Lifestyle. Jo guided us through a yoga class

that focused on gentle poses, breathing and mindfulness. It was the first time in many month’s we all had a chance to be nothing other than present. Our weekend was everything we had hoped for. Questions were asked, worries were voiced, and experiences shared. Long, uninterrupted soaks in the bath were had and good food was shared. We all walked away a little more knowledgeable and grateful for the opportunity to make new friends. It was commonly agreed upon that a few days away to just be, and to happily talk all things babies was exactly what we needed, and we are now more ready than ever to welcome these babies earth side. *A huge Congratulations to Keely who has since welcomed her beautiful baby boy Eoin into the world over the weekend. Retreat Team: Coordination @thevibetribegroup Accommodation @the_summer_house Arrival Gifts @goldieandace, @theessentials_airbnb Pre natal yoga/meditation @josurkitt Photographer @monika_berry Thank you to our amazing Mamas... Rebecca Little Kate Rowell Keely Kelly Lauren Samuels Anna Jordan By Meaghan Kinnear, thevibetribe.com.au 19

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Why Baby Skin Care is so important – It is not as simple as it seems Good baby skin care is hard to find, as most of us know, so how do we balance good effective skin care that is safe for our children? My daughter had the most horrendous nappy rash. Like ‘no skin on her bum cheeks’ horrendous. Unbeknown to us at the time she was suffering from dairy intolerance, which at five weeks old is near impossible to diagnose. I tried pretty much every cream I could afford but regardless, nappy changes would be traumatic…for all of us. When trying to get some mineral oil/petroleum concoction to stay on her bottom I started to think about how I was protecting her skin, could I actually be doing her more harm in the long run by using chemicals? I recognised, like most mums just trying to get the job done, that I didn’t think about what I was actually putting on my daughter’s skin. How skin care is not just skin care. I had forgotten that about 60% of anything we put on our child’s skin is absorbed into their bodies, possibly affecting how their body functions. Our skin is fantastic at absorbing things, especially in the nappy areas where the skin is incredibly permeable. I realised with horror that whatever I was putting on her bottom, (up to 10 applications a day in the first few weeks - eek) was definitely going to be absorbed into her system. I needed to do some further research to calm my anxious mum mind. More often than not most of the chemicals present in our everyday baby care products should never be in our baby’s bodies. In products they are at higher levels than found in nature or are not encountered in nature at all!

There is little scientific data on the long-term effects or build-up of most of these chemicals yet we do know that there can be three possible hazards to babies’ bodies from putting chemicals on their skin that should not be there: Toxic Load – Babies’ bodies cannot break down or dispose of everything that gets into their system. How long chemicals stay in the body can depend on two things: 1) can the substance be metabolised (broken down) by the body at all, and 2) what is the normal half-life (natural time to break down) of the chemical. Factor in that baby is constantly absorbing, ingesting and inhaling numerous chemicals from the environment on a daily basis. Surely there is a chemical load you don’t want to add to. Local Reactions – Some babies experience localised reactions from exposure to chemicals, even those found in nappies or baby wipes. Reactions can vary from inflammation, burns to affecting the integrity of the skin barrier. Yikes. Allergic Reactions – Rather than localised reactions, allergic reactions involve the whole body, activating the immune system to respond. Symptoms can vary from hives all over, skin itching or a runny nose, to asthmalike symptoms which can cause breathing difficulties and chest tightness. Not fun. What are the effects of all these chemicals? How can they affect our child’s health in the long-term? Scientists have proven that minute changes in body systems (at the cellular level) can increase the chances of developing cancer or other life-threatening chronic health conditions. That is now why a

number of products are being reformulated as ‘Paraben-free’. Parabens (commonly used baby care preservatives) have been found to induce four out of the six cellular changes that are the hallmarks of cancer in lab studies. Yep, frightening. This is just an example of some the research that I did. You can understand how as a mum, scientist and aromatherapist I decided for my family’s benefit I needed to be able to trust the products I bought. If I couldn’t understand what was in them, or why, how could I trust them? You have every right to choose what you put on your child’s skin, what enters their body and being educated is the key. I researched some common components in readily available baby products and I decided I didn’t want or need them to be in the baby skin care I used.

I wanted to give my family the best I could and until we can understand the full implications of some of the chemicals we are exposed to, I can make a choice to limit our exposure where I can. Remember that absence of studies does not mean that there isn’t any risk, it also doesn’t mean it’s unsafe either as there is nothing to work with. With that I want to help other mums be informed consumers. I encourage you to make the choice that fits you and your family and know that your choice is what’s right for you. By Adele Wriede, Honestly Store www.honestlystore.com.au 23

mama can Cook! Chilli and garlic prawn pita pizza Ingredients:

Method:

1 wholemeal pita

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line baking tray with baking paper and place pita on top.

4 king green prawns 1/4 medium red onion 1/4 cup frozen green peas 4 small slices red chilli (optional) 1/2 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs parsley 1 clove minced garlic 1 tbs basil pesto 1 cup rocket 10g parmesan cheese

2. Peel and devein prawns. Finely slice onion and garlic and chop fresh parsley and chilli. 3. Preheat nonstick frypan over medium heat. Add prawns, garlic and frozen peas and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. 4. Spread pesto evenly on base of pita. Layer with onion, prawns, peas and red chilli. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake for 5 minutes or until crisp. Garnish with rocket and fresh parsley, and squeeze over lemon juice prior to serving.

Crispy eggplant lentil and hommus flatbread Ingredients:

Method:

1 wholemeal pita

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line baking tray with baking paper.

1 tbs hummus 2 tbs canned brown lentils 1/2 medium red onion 1 small eggplant 2 tbs basil 1 cup spinach 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tbs no fat Greek yoghurt 1 tbs lemon juice

2. Heat olive oil in griddle pan over medium heat. Slice eggplant into long thin strips. Season with salt and pepper and griddle for 3 minutes each side or until charred. 3. Spread hummus and minced garlic evenly over pita. Finely slice red onion and add to pita along with eggplant, basil, spinach and lentils. 4. Transfer to oven and cook for 12 minutes or until crisp. Serve alongside yoghurt mixed with lemon juice.

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skIn, sun and sIsters Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. But skin cancer is not a disease that only affects seniors. Melanoma is the most common cancer in young Australians aged 15 to 39. In fact, Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world and melanoma is often referred to as ‘Australia’s national cancer’. My sister and I felt the full weight of that statistic when Naomi was diagnosed with melanoma in 2014. I had spotted a suspicious mole on Naomi and suggested she get it checked out. But it really highlighted the importance of life-long sun protection for us. Following successful surgery to remove the melanoma we went shopping for sun protective swimwear. However, we were really disappointed with the limited options available. It was mostly ugly rash shirts that were very unflattering. Naomi and I wanted to protect ourselves from the sun, but that didn’t mean we had suddenly lost all interest in fashion.

Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. So we decided to solve this problem with the launch of our own swimwear label, MARA swim. But it’s not just maximum skin coverage that is important, maximum UPF factor is also important when considering your purchase for superior sun protection. UPF 50+ is the highest Australian classification of sun protection. We have partnered with Melanoma Institute Australia which holds great importance to us. It gives us the ability to give back which means we are able to contribute to vital research for melanoma, which will continue to help save lives. This partnership also gives us updates on latest melanoma research, advancements and access to expert advice, as well as opportunities to participate in corporate events, and fundraisers for the charity.

We want to do all we can to create more awareness of melanoma and the Melanoma Institute of Australia. It is an organisation that has a very special place in our heart. Sun protection messages are the genuine base of everything we do, and definitely help drive us each day. We encourage everyone to change their perspective on the importance of sun protection - not just women. By creating a luxurious and unique range of long sleeve one-pieces, swim tops and swim pants, we are providing not only beautiful swimwear but also a lifesaving gift – which is the label’s greatest achievement. Over exposure to ultra violet (UV) light causes 95% of melanoma – pretty clear proof that prevention is the key to avoiding it. The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin from the sun. By Kirsty Parnell, MARA SWIM AUSTRALIA www.maraswim.com.au @maraswimau. Naomi and Kirsty’s passion is to educate and change the way people believe sun safety looks, by giving women the choice of personal style and luxury in their sun protection.

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wIth a lIttle help fr If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on with anti-wrinkle injections but wanted to avoid looking like a reality star, we’ve got the scoop from the experts. Let’s face it, some days you’d like to feel a little fresher, or a little younger, or even as if you have been wearing SPF since the early days.

If you have been considering anti-wrinkle injections but still have a few questions before trying it, here are the answers to the five most common questions.

Will people notice?

The clever folks at Flawless Rejuvenation have been helping mama’s feel fresh and young looking for years now.

By visiting with qualified injectors, the response you will receive is more ‘wow you look fresh’ and ‘have you been away?’

When Medical Director, Dr. Sean Arendse decided to set up Flawless Rejuvenation Skin Clinics, his vision was to balance his senior emergency consultancy role at a leading hospital, by creating aesthetic clinics that raise the bar of safe practice in the cosmetic industry.

With most people wanting a natural and subtle look, experienced injectors take a ‘less is more’ approach to enhancing your natural beauty.

Dr. Arendse finds that people are most concerned about looking as if they’ve ‘had work done.’ “Most people who have antiwrinkle injections in our clinics for the first time are surprised at how fresh and natural they look after the treatment. People seem to notice the reality TV stars who are overdone. With qualified injectors, the look should always be natural. We enhance, preserve and then maintain your natural beauty.” comments Dr. Arendse. “Our clients are always commenting that they originally thought people would ask if they’d had anti-wrinkle injections. We work with our clients to add to their natural beauty, not to change it,” Dr. Arendse adds.

“There are so many subtle adjustments that can be made to enhance facial symmetry. Every face is different and we are sure to treat them as such.”

Treatments are undertaken over a period of time so that subtle changes are gradual and not dramatic. Different treatments have different recovery times. Anti-wrinkle muscle relaxants have little visible recovery, allowing you to head back to work or off to pick up while the treatment gets to work.

Does it hurt? There is minimal pain associated with injectable treatments and varies from person to person. The feeling is often described as similar to that of an ant bite, lasting for a few seconds.

Every face is different and we are sure to treat them as such.

rom my frIEnds How much does it cost? Every face is unique, and every person wants to achieve different results. Cost of treatment depends on the individual needs and the treatment involved. It’s imperative to look at experience and safety before cost. Marketing can be misleading, and some companies may advertise a lower cost to draw patients in. It is important not to assume a lower cost will achieve the same outcome. We asked Flawless Rejuvenation about their indicative costs: they use the two most wellknown brands for anti-wrinkle treatments. Cost begins at $6 per unit (up to $16 per unit) including a complimentary consultation. This equates to the forehead area around $90 and crows feet or frown lines around $320.

Who can I trust? Dr. Arendse warns to ensure your injectable treatments are carried out only by qualified Doctors and appropriately trained and supervised Division 1 registered nurses.

How long do anti-wrinkle injections last? The effects of facial injections typically last three to four months, but they can last longer with ongoing treatment. The effects wear off very gradually which means you can make small touch-ups over time and keep that “wow you look fresh” look. You can find Dr. Sean and his team at Flawless Rejuvenation (Hampton and Toorak) 9598 5333 flawlessrejuvenation.com.au

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Spring Declutter Why we all need it, and how to tackle it without inflicting too much pain How many times have you asked yourself “do I need it, should I buy it and will I wear it”? If you’re like a lot of us, I’m sure way too many! In many cases the item in question ends up making its way into our wardrobes even if the answers are no! It’s “just in case”, or for... “when we lose those couple of extra kilos”. Justifications of “it was on sale”, or “the last one in stock”, or my personal favourite, “I can always take it back”, helps us feel better about the purchase, for a short time at least. This might be a generalisation I admit, but us ladies (and I am guilty here too!), do tend to fill our spaces with way too much stuff that we never use. Having said that, please don’t think I’m suggesting our male counterparts are any different because I can assure you, through my “We Sort You” work experiences, they are just as guilty as we are, although they would probably argue differently! As a result of this decluttering and sorting has become an essential requirement in every home. My motto of “declutter your stuff, uncover your life” is so true, and has been proven over and over by our clients who repeatedly express their sense of relief and feeling of lightness once I have done my job of sorting their wardrobe.

For many, hiring someone who is not emotionally attached, yet sensitive and understanding, makes the task at hand that much easier, and in many cases ends up being a cleansing experience that starts in the wardrobe but invariably moves through the entire house! But if you’re tackling it yourself I suggest the method of three piles - one to keep, one to throw out and one to donate to charity. This always works well and “giving forward” adds to the process. We all know that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Whether it be the wardrobe, pantry, laundry or toy cupboard, it’s important to empty the entire space, clean it thoroughly and systematically replace, label and organise the area to be functional and easy to maintain for all of the family. Use tubs, baskets and other sorting systems to make items easy to recognise, ensure it is user-friendly and to optimise the space! You will get back your home and your time, allowing more time to be spent with family and friends. So, when it comes to dealing with what seems a task that is too hard to tackle, be assured there is another way, and that it doesn’t have to be as painful as you think. On the contrary, it can be an experience that not only has a fantastic end result but is cathartic and rewarding at the same time! By Jenny Selleck, We Sort You, the creative and smart way to “sort you”. www.wesortyou.com.au

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My CANCER JOURNEY My journey with breast cancer began on August 1st 2016. I was 36 years old, a wife and mother of 2, fit and healthy working as a personal trainer, and 2 months out from completing a full marathon. I found a lump under my left armpit in 2015 so I visited my GP and had an ultrasound which came back that I had fibroadenoma. My GP asked me to keep an eye on the lump and if it hadn’t disappeared that I would need to come back and see him in 6 months. At this stage, I was not concerned at all and went about my busy life running around after my children, husband and my personal training business. One night while relaxing, I decided to have a feel around and check my breasts – not something I did consistently. I always thought breast cancer was something older women had to worry about. As I was feeling around I felt a lump in my left breast, a small one, but it was definitely a lump. So I booked myself into see my GP again, he advised me that all was ok, there was nothing to worry about. But for some reason I wasn’t convinced.

“I decided to have a feel around and check my breasts – not something I did consistently, I always thought breast cancer was something older women had to worry about.“ After waking up with a sharp pain in the lump under my arm, I made an appointment with a specialist who booked me into surgery to remove the lump. A few weeks later at my follow up appointment with the specialist, he broke the news that I had breast cancer. It rocked my world. I thought ‘who gets breast cancer at 36, I am fit and healthy, I don’t smoke, I hardly drink, I am a healthy weight… I’m doing everything I am supposed to do to live

a healthy life’. I was at this appointment on my own, so my surgeon called my husband Chris and asked him to come down to the consulting suite. I remember breaking into a sweat and asking my surgeon if I could go outside for fresh air and wait for Chris. When I saw Chris he knew something was terribly wrong, we embraced and I could feel his heart thumping. I cried in his arms and told him that I had breast cancer. The days following my diagnosis I felt like I was in slow motion, while the rest of the world was moving forward. At night I would wake up so many times from my sleep and kept wishing it was all a bad nightmare. I didn’t know how to deal with it. I was trying to remain strong, not only for me, but for my family. It was so difficult trying to hide my feelings, emotions, fears and worries from my children and continuing to do all my motherly duties while inside I was a complete mess.

“The days following my diagnosis I felt like I was in slow motion, while the rest of the world was moving forward.” Once we had all the information, Chris and I sat Mariah (10 years old) and Jacob (8 years old) down and told them the news. We reassured them that I was tough and I was going to get through it all. We told them everything we knew and promised not to hide anything from them moving forward. It was so difficult telling the kids and seeing how emotional they got. On October 14th I had my first chemotherapy. I tried the cold cap in order to keep my hair but after my first session I could not follow through with it. It felt like I had a constant brain freeze and then after the treatment I couldn’t stay warm. I remember even going to bed with my beanie on. By my second treatment I had started to lose my hair. Eventually I lost all the hair on my head, my eyelashes, most

of my eyebrows and all the hair on my body. I tried to not look at myself in the mirror because I just did not recognise the person staring back at me. I received 6 months of chemotherapy – 4 FEC, 11 x Taxol and finished at the end of February 2017. Radiation followed shortly after chemotherapy finished. I had 30 sessions. I had to use the holding of my breath method as the radiation was on my left breast and neck area. Holding my breath ensured that my heart moved a little to the right and it didn’t get any radiation. By the end of radiation I was feeling so fatigued, but grateful that my skin held up and didn’t blister. Since treatment I have a new zest for life. I am a breast cancer survivor and I am going to live life to the fullest. Breast cancer has changed me but I believe it’s for the better. I no longer sweat the small stuff, I no longer take life for granted. I am grateful for my medical team, my friends and my family who got me through the biggest battle of my life.

“Life is precious and every day is a blessing!”

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we love a mother This issue we chat to Brighton mama Alecia Whitelaw who, as a working parent of a busy toddler, struggled to find a convenient yet real and nutritious family friendly ready-made meal. So she made her own and Gourmet Juniors was born! Alecia tell us a bit about you and your family. How old are your daughters? I am lucky to be married to Tim, my very supportive husband and together we have two girls, Camilla is five and Evie just turned three. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m passionate about good food and fitness and I love throwing a party. What were you doing before you had kids? Before starting Gourmet Juniors, I had a wonderful and diverse role in marketing and events. I worked across three businesses, an insurance brokerage, an AFL football club and a youth charity wearing many hats, from running large scale fundraising events to supporting corporate Boards. I met some wonderful and incredibly inspirational people who were amazing to work with and who inspired me to start Gourmet Juniors. Obviously Gourmet Juniors started from you making your own meals to freeze for when you needed them. How did this grow into a fully-fledged business? Indeed it did, as life become more hectic with my return to work after maternity leave I relied on being super organised to maintain the wholesome diet I had introduced to Camilla. However it was time consuming and a little stressful so I yearned for a convenient and nourishing ready meal that I could trust when time just got too tight. The more I spoke to people the more I realised that this was a common problem. Parents wanted to nourish their children with the best food but often life got in the way. I saw an opportunity to help and then my entrepreneurial side and passion for good food took over and Gourmet Juniors was born six months later.

At what point did you decide it was time to quit your day job and focus on Gourmet Juniors? Strangely right from the start I had a goal of developing the idea as much as I could before taking the leap of resigning and then launching the brand. I was really drawn to running my own show and the flexibility it afforded especially with a young family. During the development phase I did lots of testing on family and friends and when I saw the amazing response I was getting to the meals and how they were changing many peoples lives for the better my passion grew and I knew this was the business I wanted to be in! So I took a big breath of courage, resigned and dove right in! Tells us a bit about the range of meals you produce. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in them and what makes them great. Gourmet Juniors are a range of 100% natural, dietician approved frozen ready made meals for kids. Suitable for all ages from six months old, they are made by hand in small batches with local organic produce and locally sourced free-range meats. Our team of parents, dieticians and chefs expertly create every meal to pack in the most nutrients and flavour into every spoonful. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your fav thing about being a mum? The love! I love loving my girls, nurturing them, nourishing them and seeing them love their life. Seeing them grow into the beautiful little personalities they are becoming makes me feel very lucky.

What do you like most about what you do? I’ve always loved nourishing people, cooking for my family and friends is one of my favorite things to do, so I love hearing how our Gourmet Juniors meals help people nourish their little ones easily and simply. I also love the flexibility of owning my own business, although flexibility during the day can often means working after the girls go to bed but I love that I can be there for them more than I could if I had a ‘traditional’ role. What’s your favourite local spot for coffee and a snack with the kids? We are so spoilt for choice in Bayside! I love coffee and the guys behind the machines at Oli and Ari, Tom Wilson and Superrandom truly make the best coffee in Melbourne. I’ll be found at one of their cafes with the girls every day of the week! We are talking a lot about fashion and beauty this issue. Where are your go to’s for a new outfit and some pampering in Bayside? That sounds like the perfect day! The girls at Skin Essentials in Elwood are amazing therapists- the best spray tan in town! Church Street Brighton is so convenient with so many choices- Eco D is a favorite as is SALT. Any advice you can give to aspiring mums wanting to branch out and change careers, start up a business? Follow your passion and give it a go! If you have found a true need for your business idea, gather your knowledge and courage and dive in. There’s no denying it’s hard work and relentless but the journey is worth it. And finally, care to share with us a funny parenting story? Hard to pick one, but I always have a good laugh at the funny little sayings and honesty of my girls. I was trying on a dress not so long ago and I asked Evie (then 2 years old) if she liked it, and she responded “not really!” That dress was a no go! You can purchase Gourmet Juniors online at www.gourmetjuniors.com.au and instore locally at Gumtree Good Food Albert Park, Brighton Grocer, The Leaf Store Elwood and Scicluna’s Mentone.

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5 ways to help your child manage anger Whether it’s because of not getting the treat he wants or fighting with his sister over a toy, all children get angry at times. Often it is a reaction to frustration, stress, disappointment or simply when a child doesn’t get their own way. Child psychologist and mum Michelle Karavas shares her five top tips of how parents can help their children manage their anger in a healthy and positive way. 1. Use an emotional vocabulary with children It is important to teach children that all feelings are healthy and normal; however, children often need tools to learn how to best manage their emotions. Using an emotional vocabulary with children is important as it normalises it for them, and shows the child that you accept and validate their feelings e.g. “Oh that must be so frustrating for you” or “I can see that you look sad”. 2. Use visuals As children understand and communicate at different levels, visuals (or pictures) can also be used to help a child communicate. It is a great tool to help them see and understand what they are being asked to do, especially when they are in a highly emotional state. Visuals give the child the ability to process the information in their own time and act as a cue to inform children what they can do and simplify the message by breaking it down into small achievable steps. For example developing a calm chart together e.g. when I get angry I can: Jump on trampoline, punch a pillow, and kick a ball. 3. Teach body warning signs Teach your child to look for the warning signs in their body when they start to feel angry. For example children will say their heart is beating fast or their face is turning red. It is a good idea to make children aware that their body is their 42

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