PAKMAG Cairns - April 2011

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issue 46

A P R 2011

Easter

Holiday fun

Talk to the animals Learning about animals

Cover photo courtesy of Cheeky Monkey Photography

WIN RIO

Tickets!

Comp details on page 3

Play politics

Navigating friendships Adopting from overseas Yasi: spending $$ south Capturing memories

Check out the full story on page 04

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38 publishers note Hello and welcome to the 46th edition of PakMag, our Easter Holiday Eggstravaganza! We have loads of events happening this month starting with our big Easter Egg Hunt on the 2 April where some lucky readers will win tickets to come along to our exclusive preview of Hop on 3 April. Then there’s yet another Easter Egg Hunt at PakClub on 10 April. And, of course, don’t forget its our single parents party on 7 April.

Toilet training has been interesting. So far every rug in our house and even Bunnings has copped it, but overall Jordan is going very well and is mostly nappy free all day which is great. We celebrated his second birthday with a party. Note to self: never have a kids party at home if it’s been raining for weeks on end. The kids had a blast but they were bouncing off the walls like they hadn’t seen another human being their own age for months!

contents parents

pakmag : for parents of beans to teens

kids

02 What’s new

25 Kid’s MiniMag

04 Playground Politics

26 Colour it in & win

07 Catholic Education

31 PakActivities

09 Adoption 11 Wide Bay 13 Money & Work

babies & toddlers

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Capturing Memories

The next birthday in our house is PakMag’s 4th birthday in June and we’ll be celebrating in style as per usual so stay tuned! Then shortly after that baby no. 2 will be arriving! Where is the time going?! Until next time, happy ‘chocolatey’ reading and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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Proarch Podiatry

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PakHealth

Bree

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33 Out & about photos

20 WIN My First Vegemite

pakmag

35 PakBaby

20 WIN Calanna CoQ10 Plus supplements

38 PakParent

23 WIN a double movie pass

41 Wardrobe Wake Up

26 WIN a mystery prize

43 Tackling Teens

33 4 mystery prizes to WIN

45 What’s on this Easter

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Trent Stievano Client Manager: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston, Shannon du Plessis & submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott Street Virginia House, Cairns QLD 4870 Postal: PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870

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23 PakFood

35 PakBaby

things to win

24 Out & about photos 25 Mini Mag What’s On

02 WIN Rio tickets 03 WIN a Cairns Blues Festival double pass

WIN a Pinky McKay book

47 Cleaned up & ready to go 49 Babinda Kayaks 51 Talk to the animals 52 Fav Pets / Competition winners 55 Movie of the Month 56 Stockland Time for a Break

cover shot Model: Tehel Hayman-Rubach Photographer: A big thanks to Cheeky Monkey Photography Clothes: Cotton On Kids Cairns Central

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what’s new april

what’s new april Viva Soccer

Movie Releases

The soccer training company for children aged 3-16 years is coming to Cairns these holidays on the Esplanade. Played inside a inflatable pitch, Viva Soccer provides a safe way to learn soccer skills and during the school holiday programme will have lots of other fun activities as well as soccer to keep kids active and entertained.

HOP (TBA) In cinemas April 7

Cuddle a snake

Play School is coming!

Never Say Never Justin Bieber (TBA)

Play School is coming to town with a brand new live show on Tuesday 3 May. Prince Big Ted

In cinemas April 7

sets off to find a royal castle with his friends Humpty, Jemima and Little Ted. These popular Play

Paul (TBA) In cinemas April 14

WIN RIO tickets!

• 2 April – PakMag’s early Easter Egg Hunt

Everything is carefully paced for young children with songs to move to, as well as quiet times to

at the Esplanade (3-4pm). Thanks to

just watch and listen. Play School live in Concert will be performing at the Cairns Civic Theatre on

Cadbury’s we’ll be giving away literally

Tuesday 3 May 2011. Tickets are on sale through Ticketlink (4050 7777).

thousands of FREE chocolate Easter eggs and tickets to HOP on Sunday 3 April

Coyle is RIO, a 3-D animation feature released

In cinemas April 14

There’s no reason why parents can’t enjoy the Blues on 7 May at Fogarty Park. Kids 13 and under

• 21 April – Go skating with the Easter Bunny

the last of his kind. When Blu discovers there’s

go free with a responsible adult and there will be a spacious children’s area with mazes and giant

at Cairns Rec’s Easter on Wheels plus rock

another (girl) macaw he leaves the comforts of

earth balls. Tickets are available through ticketlink.com.au or at the gate.

climbing, face painting, jumping castles and more. Cost $7 entry, $3 skate hire

Rio where the two are thrown together on an

Local reptile expert Rohan Pithie (who usually

adventure of a lifetime.

removes snakes from your house) is now

In Cinemas 7 april 2011

offering to bring them to you for some slithery

In cinemas April 21

to www.slithering.com.au for more info.

Birch Carroll & Coyle email us at competitions@pakmag.com.au and tell

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• School holidays – Mount Sheridan Easter Colouring-In competition and look out for the Easter Bunny at Smithfield Centre

Put your Hands Up!

Perfect for families with kids aged 3 to 15,

Pakmag’s single ParenTs ParTy

the Little Big Shots Film Festival is on at

PakClub

All the Single Daddies, All the Single Mummies

Little Big Shots

the Civic Theatre 20-21 April featuring the best in children’s shorts, animations, documentaries and child-produced films!

www.birch.com.au

For your chance to win a double pass simply email us at competitions@pakmag.com.au and tell us who are the two headline acts appearing at the 3rd annual Cairns Blues Festival?

• 24 April – Easter Egg Hunt at Gecko’s

fetes and other functions including school &

For your chance to win RIO tickets from

us who voices the character of Jewel in RIO?

In cinemas April 21

reptile fun! Available for birthday parties,

WIN Tickets to the Cairns Blues Festival!!!

daycare programs. Call 0422 412 864 or go

WIN movie tickets!

Red Dog (TBA)

hunt and Bunnings will be doing Easter craft.

centres on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is

(TBA) In cinemas April 14

In cinemas April 21

we’ll be having yet another early Easter egg

rainforest of Brazil, this comedy-adventure

his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to

Arthur (TBA)

• 10 April – Easter PakClub at Cazaly’s (5-7pm)

Cairns Blues Festival

on 7 April. Set in Rio de Janeiro and the lush

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2

Fast & Furious 5 (TBA)

Looking for ways to celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny?

School live shows feature songs, games and stories, presented by two Play School presenters.

The latest kid’s blockbuster from Birch Carroll &

Mars Needs Moms (TBA)

egg-cellent fun

Next PakClub: 10 April (5-7pm at Cazaly’s)

Tickets cost $9-$19 from ticketlink. For more

Theme: Come dressed for Easter and you

information phone 1300 855 835 or email

could win fantastic prizes! Bookings essential.

info@ticketlink.com.au

Want to meet other separated mums & dads? This event will be fun, interactive, & a great opportunity to network. Prizes, games & activities - this is all about you!

Tickets: Include drink on arrival, nibbles & a discount drinks card + entertainment.

Tickets are $10 each - only 100 available, so be quick! Get your tickets now from www.pakmag.com.au & fill in your rego form. Call Fiona on 0402 529 610 for info.

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Friendship politics Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

playground politics

Playground politics is part of school life and can be a little daunting for parents too, writes Amanda Cranston As the mother of a first-time prep student, I have

troubles or is being left out? One local teacher

bullying behaviour if its being done covertly but

already discovered that school friendships can

says concerned parents should always talk to

its important to deal with it as early as possible

be tricky business. Friendships change on a daily

their child’s teacher, as the teacher will normally

to avoid the potential long lasting emotional

basis, best friends are made and discarded, some

have observed the social interaction between

and psychological from being victimised. Most

days no-one wants to play with your little one

all students. If the teacher believes there is an

schools have a zero tolerance policy and anti-

and other days they are the most popular kid in

issue they will sit down with the child and coach

bullying processes in place.

class. This is all fairly normal behaviour I’m told as

them on ways to make friends and encourage

kids are still discovering who they are and how

friendships. Teachers, especially in Prep, play an

to interact socially, as well as trying to establish

important role in showing students social skills

friendship groups.

in making friends, cooperating, fitting in and

A local experienced school administrator says

be aware of who they play with and what they are doing at school. Friendships are developed through trust and getting to know each other

Some children struggle to fit in and make

and, whilst not all kids will get along with each

for some children to adapt to. “It’s a brand new

friends, instead becoming the victim of teasing

other, they need to learn to tolerate each other.

culture for them because not only are they trying

and bullying which can be very difficult for the

to make friends but they are also learning school

child and the parents. By definition, teasing is

language and behaviour,” she says. “Adapting is

persistently irritating or making fun of someone

a skill that children learn at school because the

which provokes anger and frustration, while

classroom environment can change daily just by

bullying is intimidating or coercing someone

having one child absent. This means when kids

through persistently aggressive or violent

with stronger personalities are away other kids

behaviour.

This constant change can be hard for parents too as no-one wants to think their child is being left out. So what can parents do if they are concerned their child may be having friendship

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communication open with your children and

the constant change of dynamics can be hard

are able to step up and have a more active role.”

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respecting others.

As a parent you need to keep the lines of

Parents are advised to discuss concerns with the teacher rather than approaching others themselves. As one local prep teacher says it can get “prickly between parents” if they decide to handle the situation directly. Research also suggests that children should be left to fight their own battles as long as they’re not in danger or

Bullying takes many forms from pushing

overly upset. As parents we need to support our

or tripping to verbal aggression and social

children by helping them learn problem solving

alienation. If your child has experienced any of

skills and tolerance, as well as by supporting

these then you should definitely talk with your

different friendships as they come and go.

child’s teacher. Teachers are not always aware of

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Catholic Education Story thanks to Christine Masters

extracurricular activities

How much is too much? Asks Christine Masters.

Sydney clinical child psychologist Dr

who, every week, had piano and violin lessons,

So, how do you know if your child may be

Kimberley O’Brien has commented that “Some

cricket or football, basketball, tennis and Cubs.

doing too much?

kids are so busy every single day that, when

“When I asked him why he did all these things,

we ask them what their weeks are like, they

he said, ‘You’d better ask Mum’. It was clear his

sound like a talking calendar and sometimes

life was being imposed on him rather than

the chance to grow social skills is often

him having any real choice.”

missing.”

Warning signs that your child may be approaching burn-out include them wanting to avoid activities, they’re tired, have difficulty getting up in the morning, making negative

While participation in sports or activities each

comments about their activities, and

Often lost in the hustle and bustle is the

week can be beneficial behaviourally, socially

complaining that they never have time to do

honing of skills such as making eye-contact,

cognitively and physically for children, time

what they want.

turn-taking and learning how to establish

to just ‘hang out’ is also important. Children

relationships. While the children may seem

need time to make their own entertainment

to be interacting with others when in timed

and fun, to spend time ‘just being’ with friends

activities, the quality of their relationships

and to relax and unwind. These pursuits

can suffer if they don’t have the right building

support children’s thinking, imagination and

blocks and everything is so rushed.

creativity. According to Dr Margetts “When

Children see their parents speeding through life striving to make deadlines and then do the same but Dr O’Brien’s advice is to “Take the child’s lead and let them do what they want to do”.

children play, they make their own rules, make decisions about the direction the play goes in, take on roles and do things that are not necessarily available to them in real life.

They build friendships, cope with conflict and risk, and usually enjoy themselves. The social,

On the flip-side, children who are not involved in lots of activities may feel they are missing out on valuable socialisation opportunities, being part of a team, learning about winning and losing, developing skills and talents and meeting a range of people. “When a number of children from the same class participate in an activity, those who do not can feel left out of the group as they do not ‘talk the talk’ or have the same shared experiences,” Dr Margetts said.

Dr Kay Margetts, Early Childhood and Primary

cognitive and emotional learning that occurs

Christine Masters is Catholic Education’s

Teacher from the Melbourne Graduate School

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Adoption feature Story thanks to Elaine Seager

adoption

Australia has the lowest adoption rate in the developed world and our adoption laws make it an arduous process.

Yet despite this, many local families have successfully adopted children from overseas, writes Elaine Seager As Karen Lohman watches over her two gorgeous dark haired children (Taya 6 and Jye 3), she is one of many mums grateful that there’s more than one way to become a mother. After the heartbreak of nine miscarriages which remained unexplained after many doctor’s visits and therapies, she and her husband Glen decided to pursue their back up plan – adoption.

chose Taiwan, mainly because they knew the birth mother would be involved and had a choice in choosing the parents for her child.

After their file was sent to Taiwan they waited 14 months for the magic phone call. From beginning to end the process took three years which included a year’s training in Taiwanese culture. As Karen says, the moment when your

decrease in the number of adoptions in

new child is handed to you is “quite a surreal

Australia, largely due to the fall in the amount

experience really. We were in the office and

of Australian children being adopted. There

then someone just walked in and gave Taya

are now only about 200-400 children adopted

to us”.

overseas.

Whilst the wait was hard Karen maintains rewarding experience that they decided to

difficult but by law there is nothing to stop

apply for a second adoption. Second time

Australians adopting children from overseas.

around they were lucky, Jye was handed to

In fact, Australia has inter-country adoption

them only a year later. For some parents the

agreements with 14 countries with the

wait can be as long as 5-6 years.

South Korea, India and the Philippines.

However, in practice, it can be an arduous, expensive and lengthy process. Even if you meet the criteria it could still take years and tens of thousands of dollars. A review of Australian adoption processes headed by Bronwyn Bishop in 2006 found that there was an anti-adoption culture from within that was sabotaging the hopes of would-be parents.

Change, it seems, is a lot more complicated

are proud of their heritage. They celebrate Chinese New Year, have their own special birth mother’s day and longer term, they plan on taking the children to Taiwan to meet their biological family.

the whole process was such a positive and

Adopting in Australia is notoriously

majority of adoptions coming from China,

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When Karen and Glen decided to adopt they

Since the 1970’s there has been a 95%

each year and over 60% of those come from

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than just changing the statute books.

Adoption Resources: Queensland Child Safety Services: www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/adoption/ intercountry/index.html#howtoexpress

Karen describes being able to meet both birth

Attorney-General’s Department:

mothers as “priceless”. She has stories of where

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her children came from, their family history and photos of them with their birth mothers.

She’s also able to maintain a connection with

IAFQ (International Adoptive Families of Queensland): www.iafq.org.au/

Taiwan for her children - each year she makes

Australian Intercountry Adoption

a scrapbook album of each child and sends

Network: www.aican.org/

it to their respective birth mothers. Keeping this connection is important and the Lohman’s make sure that their children know about and

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Wide Bay Australia Story by Sally-Anne Fairley, Cairns Area Manager

great things in small packages In an increasingly competitive mortgage market, it seems like lenders are finding new & imaginative ways to lure new & refinance business their way.

Many offer low start up interest rates,

– for example half yearly or even monthly. The

insurance products and reductions on fees on

discounts on upfront costs and other

size of the fee will vary from lender to lender

eligible credit cards.

incentives but many are now also offering

but expect to pay in the vicinity of $350 - $600

product packages that could benefit the

per year.

borrower in more ways than just a saving on

to save under a loan package, and of course

the added benefits provided by the lender.

your lender is better able to understand and

Package deals use to be only available to high

Usually the package will entitle the borrower

assist you with your financial needs if all your

income earners, members of a professional

to some discount on the interest rate on the

banking is under one roof.

organisation or those with large mortgages

home loan. This could apply for the life of

but many lenders have now relaxed the

your loan while you meet the package terms

eligibility criteria for a package deal so that

and conditions, and may also be related to

most, if not all borrowers, are able to take

the size of your mortgage. Often there may

advantage of their benefits.

be no additional monthly administration fee

So how does a loan package work? Essentially a borrower pays a fee to access benefits on a home loan, and in some cases other loan related products. Most lenders will charge this

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you have with your lender the more you stand

Just as the amount of the fee may vary, so do

the home loan.

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It’s a user wins situation! The more products

Next time you visit your local financial institution branch it’s worth asking about loan packages. The savings may surprise you.

payable on the loan, or some qualifying saving accounts. In addition, application fees may be

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sizeable saving straight away.

information is general advice only and does not take into account your personal situation or needs. We recommend

fee annually but some are now, like insurance

Many lenders are also offering attractive

you seek personal advice from your financial advisor before

providers allowing their customers to pay the

savings on other products and services they

acting on this general advice.

annual fee in more manageable installments

offer including discounted premiums on

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money & work Story thanks to Diane Clarke

jobseeker tips Whether you’re searching for your dream job, or just looking for work to help pay the bills, approach job seeking with the same work ethic and professionalism that you would if someone was paying you to do it.

[1] Be organised in your approach to sending

set reminders in your phone, take a scheduled

out resumes and following up on applications.

coffee break and be disciplined. If a friend calls

If your resume says that you would be ‘well

for a coffee tell them you are working and you

organised’ for a potential employer, then make

will get back to them later.

sure you give yourself the same service.

[2] Wake up every morning as if you are going to work. Get showered, dressed and plan your jobseeking to-do list for that day. Make a to-do list,

[3] Remember the pay-off from working hard to find a job will be exactly that – a job!

Diane Clarke is the CEO of RediTeach Essential Training (www.rediteach.edu.au)

saving for schooling

with Fiona Mountford

The cost of education in Australia is on the rise with some estimates putting a public school education at in excess of $100,000 over a full primary and secondary education. For private schools this figure can be in excess of $420,000.

Whilst these numbers are quite daunting, with

off your home loan thus ensuring that you are

a little planning and understanding about

debt free when your child starts high school or

what options are available for accumulating

university. For others it may be that a simple

a little nest egg for your budding dentist’s

bank account is the right place to start.

education, you can be better prepared to meet the cost of your children’s schooling.

and aspirations you hold for your child’s

through to more complex investment funds.

education but starting early is always a

All of these products have their place but

good idea.

on your broader financial circumstances.

Sometimes the best option is not to save specifically for the children but to pay extra

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household budget, personal circumstances

The options range from simple bank accounts

choosing the right one for you really depends

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How much to save really comes down to your

Fiona Mountford is a Financial Planner at TFS. For more information call 4046 5555 or visit their website at www.tfs.net.au

muminspired grants Huggies recently undertook a survey amongst over 1000 Australian mums with young kids and found that: · 70% have thought more about pursuing a business idea since becoming a mum · 33% want to pursue a business idea to have more variety in the day-to-day life of being a mum · 97% saw the benefits of self employment · 50% want to pursue a business idea to provide a second income for the family Limited access to finance (62%) was one of the main reasons for mums not turning business ideas into reality. Consequently Huggies is launching a MumInspired Grants Program, whereby mums can submit a business idea for a child-related product with the potential to receive one of four grants of $20,000. One will receive $30,000.

Mums can submit their application of a baby-related business idea online at www.huggies com.au/muminspired from 15 March through to 1 May.

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Scrap books Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

capturing memories Creating a memory scrapbook is all about telling a story and capturing wonderful memories through photos, stories and sentimental items like ticket stubs and birthday cards. You don’t have to be an expert!

Many mothers think they need to have

create a scrapbook. All you need to do is organise

go through one or more scrapbooks a year, but

completed a scrapbooking course or be

your photos as well as sentimental items such

your kids will love reading through their books

incredibly creative to put together a memory

as ultra sound photos, a scanned copy of the

regularly and helping stick in their artwork and

scrapbook for their children, but they don’t

newspaper from the day your child was born,

photos.

need to be artistic at all. Keeping a scrapbook is

your child’s first passport, certificates they’ve

really just an opportunity to record memorable

been awarded etc. It can also include your child’s

moments and milestones. It can be basic or

artwork, school reports, ticket stubs and photo

complicated, plain or fancy, but at the end of

booth happy snaps. You can write diary entries in

the day it should be a book to savour all the

the scrapbook, write new words they learn, funny

wonderful memories, moments and events you

things they say and the hilarious things they do.

want to remember forever.

which can be read over and over again with your children. All you need is coloured paper or cardboard, glue your photos on to each page, write a story to go with the images and then

While scrapbooking experts would recommend

cover all the pages in clear contact to create a

investing in an acid-free album, a scrapbook from

book and keep sticky fingers from ruining it. You

scrapbooks for each child, including photos and

the local newsagency works just as well.

can make a story book about anything including

children say so and do. Toddlers always say the funniest things and too often you hear parents say they wished they had made a note of the funny little things their kids said. So if you haven’t started one already, then now is the time and one day your kids will be glad you documented their lives.

You really don’t need fancy paper, silky ribbons, bright coloured stickers or fancy lettering to

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trips or events is by creating homemade books

Many mothers create individual memory writing down regularly the funny things their

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Another way to document family occasions, day

Keeping up-to-date with printing photos certainly helps so photos can be glued in to the album regularly and an account of the event written beside the pictures. There are so many

the day you had a teddy bear’s picnic at home, gardening at home or even cooking with mum including recipes and photos of the kids helping cook.

milestones worth recording, not just all your

Everyone always says that children grow up so

child’s firsts, but also day trips, holidays, family

fast and there are so many things you will forget

events, parties, learning to ride a bike and other

if you don’t document them. By creating memory

activities like ballet and soccer.

scrapbooks you are creating family treasures that

Depending on how dedicated you are at keeping

will be enjoyed now and for generations to come.

memory scrapbooks for your children you may

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Proarch Podiatry Story thanks to Tyson Franklin

Need help cleaning your world?

heel pain in children Sever’s Disease causes heel pain in kids and is often misdiagnosed as simple growing pains. It affects boys far more often than girls, especially between the ages of 8 and 14, and it is extremely common in kids that play soccer, basketball and hockey.

Sever’s Disease sounds terrible, but there is no

Parents are often told the heel pains are simply

Initial treatment may involve using temporary

need to panic as it is not an incurable condition.

growing pains and it will eventually resolve itself

padding and strapping to control foot motion.

In children, there is a growth plate in the heel

without treatment, but this is poor advice, even

Based on the success of this treatment, a long-

bone, which at puberty becomes solid and forms

though technically true. However, why would

term treatment plan will then be put in place

part of the heel, however prior to puberty it

you let your child go through pain for many

which may involve foot supports, heel lifts and

can cause pain if the child’s foot rolls inwards or

months, and in some cases years, when it can

muscle stretching and/or strengthening.

outwards too much, causing increased stress on

easily be resolved?

this growth plate and in turn causing pain.

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and the most obvious signs for parents and

attention. Sever’s Disease does not occur in

pain free, within days of their first treatment.

coaches to look for will involve:

normal functioning feet.

• The child limping after sport

A Podiatrist can easily evaluate your child’s foot,

• The child complaining that their heels or

lower limbs and muscular flexibility, to identify

ankles hurt during training

if a problem exists. If a problem is identified, a

• The child limping in the mornings

Please, don’t listen to people who say they have

simple treatment plan is put in place.

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to put up with the pain, as it is simply not true.

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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Gina Davis

steps to healthier eating Did you know many children in Queensland are not getting enough calcium or iron from the food they eat? One survey found that many children are also eating too much processed sugar and less than one serving of vegetable or salad a day.

• Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and legumes.

encouraged for older children and adolescents

These contain important vitamins and minerals

but they’re not suitable for children under 2

like vitamin C, folate and iron which are needed

because of their high energy needs.

for growing bodies

drinks, sports drinks and even flavoured water

wholegrain, including breads, rice, pasta and

tend to have excess sugars. Fruit juices should

noodles which are good sources of energy as

also be limited to no more than one a day. Make

well as iron and folate.

water seem more enticing by keeping it chilled

• Eat lean meat, poultry and/or eggs, fish We know that getting a wide variety and the right balance of foods everyday is important for growth, healthy bodies and minds. Too much of some foods or drinks and not enough exercise can lead to an increase in body fat – it’s all

• Drink several glasses of water a day – soft

• Eat plenty of cereal products, preferably

and served in different cups and bottles.

and legumes for protein iron and zinc. Nuts

Gina Davis is a dietician with the Community

are another alternative. They can be carefully

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Team. For

introduced to babies over 12 months as a nut

more information about how to help your child

paste. Whole nuts can be introduced from ages

lose weight through the Reach High FLI program,

4-5 years.

contact Gina on 4226 4403.

about balance. The key messages we should be

• Include milks, yogurts and cheeses for

teaching children are:

calcium. Reduced fat varieties should be

cancer vaccine A recent study discovered that 25% of teenage

papillomavirus) which is sexually transmitted

girls are not having the cervical cancer vaccine,

and causes 70 per cent of cervical cancer.

despite it being free of charge at school, and many of them seemed to have a lack of knowledge about what it was for. This vaccine protects against two types of HPV (human

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PakHealth snippets

pakhealth molluscum contagiosum

Main story thanks to Dr Julia Driscoll

thanks to Dr Julia Driscoll

(Moll-us-cum Con-taj-i-os-um) It sounds impressive doesn’t it? I can almost imagine myself stirring a witch’s cauldron and casting that spell upon you.

Well, in fact it is a common, harmless

virus enters a small break in the skin’s surface.

• Ensure lesions are adequately covered by

skin condition. As the name suggests it is

The spots can last a few weeks to about

clothing or by band aids.

contagious and can be spread to different areas

eighteen months.

• Don’t share washers and towels.

Children with molluscum can go to school

• Towel dry lesions last.

and play with other children. The risk of

• Most importantly, wash hands after

transmission through warm bath water and

touching the lesions.

on the same person or from person to person.

Theoretically, anyone can catch it though children are most commonly affected.

It is caused by a virus (MCV) which thrives

swimming pools is rare. Watchful waiting may

in our hot, humid climate. It produces red

still be the best curative option. Many of the

lumps that become pearly in colour and have

treatments cited have minimal evidence to

a central indentation. They are painless but

support them and may cause scarring.

can be itchy and heal without scarring. Nonimmune people can get the infection when the

To minimise the spread of the virus:

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor at Apple Tree Medical Centre located in Smithfield. She is also the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For info go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

my first vegemite

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Vegemite has been a staple of most Australian

If you’re feeling a bit jaded

children’s diets for decades with three out

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of every four homes owning a jar. However,

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Pharmacy. They are a strong antioxidant suitable for people with a busy lifestyle and they improve heart health

taste for younger palettes with extra vitamins

by protecting against the deterioration of

and added iron. Importantly it also has half the

heart cells whilst giving you an energy boost.

amount of sodium (salt). It is suitable for kids over the age of one and available in all stores.

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pakfood kids in the kitchen Easter Egg Biscuits

parents in the pantry Easter Egg Caramel Slice

• 200g white chocolate melts

• 1 & 1/2 cups plain flour

• 25 milk arrowroot biscuits

• 1/3 cup caster sugar

• Coloured sprinkles to decorate

• 80g butter, chopped • 1 egg yolk • 500g mini solid Easter eggs • 1 cup shredded coconut

Method Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half-filled with simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Use a metal spoon to stir for 5 minutes or until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Use a small palette knife or butter knife to spread chocolate over 1 biscuit. Transfer to a wire rack.

Carefully sprinkle 1 colour of sprinkles across the centre of the biscuit to form a wide stripe. Carefully sprinkle 2 other colours over either end of the biscuit to form 2 more stripes. Repeat with the remaining chocolate, biscuits and coloured sprinkles (if the remaining chocolate starts to set, repeat step 1). Set aside until the chocolate is completely set.

kids club

Come& Relax

• 395g can sweetened condensed milk

Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 3cm-deep, 16.5cm x 26cm slab pan. Line with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang. Combine flour, sugar and butter in a food processor. Process until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Add egg yolk and 2 tblsp cold water. Process until mixture almost comes together. Press mixture into pan. Bake for 15 mins or until light golden. Set aside to cool. Unwrap Easter eggs & place over slice base to cover. Sprinkle with coconut. Drizzle condensed milk over the slice. Bake for 28-30 mins or until edges are deep golden. Allow slice to cool completely in pan.

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kids

mag Emily having fun at the St Patrick’s

Day PakClub at Cazalys Anahi & Louisa having fun at the St

Orla having fun at PakClub

Phoenix having fun at PakClub

Patrick’s Day PakClub at Cazalys

Oisin having fun at PakClub

Out & About photos thanks to anya at Cheeky Monkey Photography

Adam having fun at PakClub

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regular weekly events XTREME ILLUSIONS Dinner Show Starring Sam Powers at the Reef Hotel Casino Every Mon-Sat @ 7.30pm > Call 1300 500 331 to book.

GO Bowling Cairns Specials on all month for adults, kids, birthdays and groups!

(07) 4053 3497. Super Special Sunday Sessions - 3pm until late ($15.50 p/p for 3 games) Cairns Recreation Centre Heaps of fun activities for kids 7 days a week. For further information and session times call (07) 4053 5353 Fun Free Fitness (07) 4044 3715 - For all timetables & class info go to: www.cairnsesplanade.com.au/funfreefitness

The SANDS Support group meets on the second Friday of each month 10am-12pm at the Marlin Coast Neighborhood Centre in Smithfield (45 Cumberland Ave). If you would like more info call Nerissa on 4098 3089 or Kelly on 4033 7917.

The 24/7 phone listeners line is 1800 228 655.

Cairns PCYC MON to THUR - Kindy Kidz Gym @ 9am-10am Cost is $7. Call (07) 4053 1532 for more info Playgroup Queensland 1800 171 882 Mon-Fri for families with 0-5 year olds Gecko’s Indoor Play Centre (07) 4038 1181 Celebrate your child’s special occasion at Gecko’s. All your party food favourites, games & a party host so you can relax & enjoy.

CAZALY’s Wed throught to Sat - Live Music @ 7.30pm Cazalys Juniors Kids Club 6pm Sundays Brothers Leagues KIDS Club Every Sun - Kids Disco 3.30pm-6pm (ages 3-12yrs) AJ Hackett Live Music Sundays, BBQ & Free Jumping Castle for Kids Ravenshoe Rail 1.30pm Sundays Red Beret Kids Club Sundays 11.30-4pm, Sunday Buffet Breakfast $10, Monday-Believe it or not trivia

regular markets Atherton Markets 1st Sat of each month from 7am at Platypus Park

Cooktown Markets Every Sat from 8am - noon at Lions Park

Mt Sheridan Markets 2nd Sat of month at Mt Sheridan Plaza

Babinda Markets 1st Sat of each month, except January, from 8am, Munro St

Gordonvale Cottage Markets 1st Sat of each month from 8am-12pm at Norman Park

Pier Farmgate Market 7.30am-2pm every Sat at the Pier Shopping Centre

Rusty’s Markets All day Fri, until 2pm Sat & Sun, Grafton St

Innisfail Red Cross Markets 3rd Sun of each month at Anzac Memorial Park

Port Douglas Markets Every Sun from 8.30am-2pm at Anzac Park

Esplanade Markets Every Sat from 8am-4pm at the Esplanade

Kuranda Markets Every Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 9am-3pm in Therwine St

Ravenshoe Markets 4th Sun of the month

Holloways Beach Markets 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm at Holloways Beachfront

Malanda Markets 3rd Sat of each month from 6am-12pm at Jack May Park

Mt Sheridan Markets 2nd Sat of every month

Mareeba Markets 2nd Sat of each month at Centenary Park, Byrnes St

SPeewah Markets Every Sun 8am-2pm Carpark of the Speewah Tavern, Speewah Road, 6ks past Kuranda

Night Markets Daily from 4.30pm-11pm, entry from Espanade or Abbott St

Mission Beach Markets 1st & 3rd Sun of each month 6.30am-12pm, opposite Hideaway

Northern Beaches Markets 3rd Sun of each month from 9am-3pm, Smithfield Shopping Centre Tanks Art Centre Markets Last Sun of each month from 9am-1pm

Monster Markets Last Sun of each month 8am-2pm, April-Nov at Marcs Park Mossman Markets Every Sat from 7am-12pm under the raintrees

Swap Meet @ Rodeo Drive-in Mareeba Every Sun from April-September, Highway 3 Tolga Markets First Sun of each month at Morrow Park Race Course Tully Markets Every second & fourth Sat of each month at Tully Showgrounds Yungaburra Markets Fourth Sat of each month 7.30am-12.30pm in the Main St

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out & about

submit your photos

email to: photos@pakmag.com.au

Hannah enjoying outside play Kade soaking up the rays at Machan

s Beach

Easter Egg Hunt!

3pm-4pm Sat 2 April near the Esplanade Lagoon Bring your Easter bonnet for a parade, plus a small basket to collect your Cadbury Easter Eggs.

Win tickEtS to SEE our ExcLuSivE PrEviEW of HoP on APriL 3!

PLEASE notE: There will be a hunt area for under 5’s & 6-12 year olds. There will be a limit on the amount of tokens your kids can collect on the day to redeem for eggs and HOP tickets to make it equitable for all entrants. HOP tickets are only redeemable for the preview on April 3.

Chloe cooking down in the pool

Logan at Palm Cove

Lily enjoying outside play

Logan soaking up the rays

Out & About photos thanks to anya at Cheeky Monkey Photography

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cairns obstetrics & gynaecology

PakBaby feature

T h e O N LY C h O i C e F O R e x C e L L e N C e i N W O M e N ’ S h e A LT h

• ONLY private female obstetrician in town.

• ONLY private lactation service in Cairns.

• ONLY private ultrasound service for obstetrics

• ONLY private obstetrician in Cairns routinely giving

performed and reported by an obstetrician with post

15 minute antenatal appointments after a 30 minute

graduate diploma in high risk obstetric ultrasound.

booking visit.

• ONLY private nuchal translucency service with results given at time of scan.

• ONLY private obstetrician bulk billing routinely for antenatal services after a one-off “pregnancy management fee” is paid – this is further discounted for women having second and subsequent babies and

Feature story thanks to Jenny Davis

• ONLY place in Far North Queensland where a lactation consultant is able to fit you properly for a maternity bra.

• ONLY private obstetrician routinely working with midwifery support.

• ONLY private CTG service outside of hospital.

beyond blue

is also eligible for a Medicare rebate.

See us on line at www.cairns-obgyn.com.au • PHONE us on 4031 5811 or send us a fax on 4041 3615 or just drop in! We’re upstairs on the Mezzanine Level at The Pier at the Marina, next to the Shangri-La.

The birth of a child is a major life changing event that also brings with it an array of personal and social expectations. One of these expectations may be that it is going to be one of the happiest moments of your life.

Follow the signs to Dr. Natalie Kiesey-Calding (MBBS, FRANZCOG, RCOG/RCR Dip Adv Obs US) For many women this is not the case and they struggle with feelings of guilt, disappointment and inadequacy. Adjusting to the day to day stress of caring for a new baby can be very difficult and most women will at times feel stressed or overwhelmed.

Many women report feeling teary or down a few days after the birth of a baby. This is commonly

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• Increased irritability and frustration • Unable to cope with day to day activities • Having negative thoughts about yourself and/or your baby • Reduced libido – not having any sex-drive • Changes in sleeping and eating patterns

family or friends can be very helpful. It is also important to let your doctor or child health nurse know how you are feeling. Your doctor may also suggest that you see a psychologist who can provide you with support, education and therapy to help with your negative thoughts and feelings.

If you are experiencing depression it may also be helpful to exercise in moderation by going out for a walk each day, rest when your baby is asleep, take time out for yourself to do an

birth and is relatively common affecting up to

• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities

80% of women. The baby blues usually disappear

• Feeling anxious and insecure

your commitments. The most important thing

• Wondering if you are a bad mother

depression is treatable.

After having a baby most women are going to

Jenny Davis is a psychologist at Colahan

experience some of these feelings some of the

Psychology

within a few days and don’t require any specialist treatment. Being surrounded by understanding family and friends can usually help during this time.

Affordable quality maternity clothing

• Unsure about your ability to be a mother

activity that you used to enjoy and reducing is to realise you’re not alone and that post natal

Around one in every six women will continue

time. It’s quite normal to not feel like cleaning up

to feel down for a lot longer and will experience

or cooking after having dealt with the demands

Post Natal Depression (PND). PND is the name

of a newborn all day, or to not feel like socialising

given to depression that develops between

or being intimate with your partner when you

one month and up to one year after the birth

feel exhausted or have had a baby being sick on

• Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline – a

of a baby. Symptoms can begin suddenly or

you! For those women who have PND though,

24/7 free helpline. Ph: 1800 882 436

develop gradually. It is a serious condition and it’s

they are likely to feel depressed most of the time,

important to get support and treatment as early

even when they have had a good day and their

as possible.

baby is settled.

Common signs and symptoms of PND:

Recognising the signs and symptoms and

• Moodiness that’s out of character • Crying frequently & becoming upset easily

acknowledging that there is a problem is often the most important step towards recovery.

Talking about your feelings with your partner,

PND Support Services

• PANDA (Post and Ante Natal Depression Association) – an Australia wide helpline operating Mon- Fri. Ph: 1300 726 306 • Beyond Blue Info Line – a free helpline providing information to people experiencing depression and anxiety. Ph: 1300 224 636

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pakbaby baby first aid

babes in arms

If you are one of those parents who have

This month’s Babes in Arms movie sessions

been planning to do a First Aid course, but

at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas are:

never seem to get around to it, then you

APRIL 6 - Just Go With It (starring Jennifer

are not alone. The vast majority of people

Anniston and Adam Sandler)

who take First Aid training do so because

Don’t forget, it’s not just for babies, all noisy

they need the certificate for work, but with

under-5 year olds are welcome too.

drowning figures at the highest point in seven years, there has never been a better

book giveaway

time to learn how to save a life.

Tips for parents:

We have a copy of baby

[1] Why not invite a first aid instructor to give a talk at your mothers group? You may just want to get the basics about first aid for

dressing identically?

infants and you may also be able to get a discount for a group booking. But remember, this could be your last chance in a long time to do the full course.

Multiples Expert Verity Hoyle shares her tips

[2] If you’ve got littlies at home then investigate flexible delivery options where

The question of whether to dress multiples

or perhaps at their own party), but don’t feel

you might be able to attend a course over a

identically is a big one. On one hand, research

the need to do it on a day-to-day basis.

couple of shorter sessions. Buddy up with a

One important factor to consider for higher

parent pal who may alternate with you and

has shown that it may help foster and nurture the special bond that multiples have. On the other hand, research has also shown that it may hinder the development of the emerging personalities of young multiples.

When it comes to dressing your babies identically, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

You may find it fun to do occasionally (for example, if they are going to a party together

expert Pinky McKay’s

pregnancy massage

latest book ‘Parenting By Heart’ to give away to one lucky reader. Everybody

Massage during pregnancy is gaining popularity as women recognise the benefits in relieving the side effects of pregnancy such as back pain, headaches & swelling. It is also a wonderful way to relax & prepare your body for birth.

feel confident in their

• Deeply relax and reconnect with yourself and unborn child

provides all the best info on every aspect of that you are your own baby’s expert.

to be in tune with their own baby. This book

For more info about First Aid Courses for

not. In this case, you may find identical

parents call Wayne Christiansen at RediTeach

• Soothe tight muscles associated with postural changes

• Release “feel good” hormones in preparation for a positive and calm birth experience.

Essential Training on 4031 9971

• Increase circulation

In Cairns, Zoe Strickland specialises in pre and post natal massage at Amanda Gale Physiotherapy and Wellbeing Clinic (call 4042 1111 to make an appointment). Gift vouchers are also available.

and your babies.

thousands of parents own instincts and ability

you have some identical babies and others

As always, see what works best for both you

doing but Pinky helps

• Ease stress and anxiety

share the babysitting duties.

the non-identical babies.

what they ‘should’ be

However, it’s important to choose a therapist who is specifically certified in pre-natal massage. An experienced therapist will help:

order multiples (triplets or more) is whether

dressing to be emotionally detrimental to

loves to tell a new parent

• Promote better sleep • Help manage symptoms and discomforts associated with pregnancy

caring for a baby but reinforces the message

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Ooh la la!

uplifting facials If you like the idea of ironing out a few wrinkles but you don’t want to inject toxins in to your face (Botox!) why not give cosmetic acupuncture a go at Awakening Therapies. For $125 you can have a facial using all natural products with the added bonus of some acupuncture designed to help lift up those wrinkly bits! Call 4031 1124 for more info.

If you’ve been inspired by Masterchef maybe it’s time you learnt a few extra tips? David Bres, head chef at Oliver’s is running a French cooking class on 16 April (9am-1pm) where participants will learn how to prepare a 3 course meal which can be easily recreated at home. Cost is $85 with all ingredients supplied. For info go to www.afcairns.org.au

Parenting Courses

Mum & Kids Zumba

Single Parents Night

There is another FREE Triple P parenting

You don’t have to give up your Zumba during

All single parents out there – organise a

courses starting 12 April at the Smithfield

the school holidays – Cheeky Monkey Club are

babysitter and come along to our Single

Community Centre on Dambulan Street. They

running classes for parents and kids to enjoy

Parents Party on April 7 from 6.30pm at the

aim to provide parents with positive parenting

at Pelicans on Mulgrave (Sat 1.15pm) and

Court House Hotel. Tickets cost $10 and

techniques and tips on problem behaviours.

Kewarra Beach Community Hall (Wed 5.45pm).

include your first drink + nibbles. This is a great

The courses run for 2 hours from 10am. For

Cost $10. Call Sian on 4057 5412 for info or

opportunity to meet other parents in the same

more info or to register call 4226 4800.

email sian@cheekymonkeyclub.com.au

boat. For info go to www.pakmag.com.au

Cairns • Innisfail • Mossman

Party room for hire • Starting from $50 for a fully airconditioned facility • Catering is also available upon request • Advice on entertainment, decorations & cakes

Call Charlene on 4033 1355 for info

Located at the rear of Mobiles & More - Shop 2, 506 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville

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Get fit the fun way KINDY CHEER

Friday morning classes for kids 2-5 Saturday morning classes for kids 3-5 Kindy Cheer Program available for 3-5 year olds. Combination of song and dance + fun, fitness & friends!

Classes starting from only $10 For more information contact Tamara 0402 225 630 or email info@awesomecheerleading.com or visit www.awesomecheerleading.com

AWESOME

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Wardrobe wakeup Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras

Wardrobe Wake Up When Belinda sent us her photo and said she needed help with her wardrobe we thought it would be the ideal opportunity to explain how to go about creating a wardrobe from scratch.

Belinda’s wardrobe consisted of one dress

etc) that work in combination with each other.

plus several plain cargo shorts and t-shirts.

Start building a clothing cluster by mixing

Her husband refers to her daily outfits as her

and matching what you already have in your

‘uniform’. On the plus side Belinda is very good at

wardrobe. If you feel that nothing matches get

throwing away old clothes that she doesn’t wear

a friend (or stylist) to have a look. A set of fresh

but this leaves her wardrobe empty. Dressing for

eyes can often see mix and match options you

functions like weddings is difficult because she

may have missed. Then make a list of items you

has to find an entirely new outfit.

need to compliment your wardrobe eg. dressy

Planning a wardrobe from scratch

Belinda’s makeover

tops, day dresses, casual jacket.

Step 3

Step 1

Shop Smart. Set a budget and stick to it. Once

Make a list of where you spend your time. With

save time by looking in stores that suit your price

my clients I use a pie graph and get them to

range. Remember you are on a mission to find

shade in the sections.

clothes you will love and wear. If you don’t need

you have allocated an amount to spend you can

it badly or want it madly, put it back!

Work = Uniform or Business dress Shopping/socialising = Smart Casual Home/Family = Casual Wear

New Biz!

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Dinners/Special Events = Cocktail/Eveningwear

colours and a good quality leather hand bag. Use

Formal Functions = Ball Gown/Black Tie

inexpensive fashion accessories like a scarf, belt

Knowing what you already have in your wardrobe will assist you in deciding what you

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wear when you go out for coffee with friends,

lifestyle so look in your wardrobe and work out what areas are missing. Do you have things to BBQs or dinner parties?

After

out faster. Some timeless must-haves are dark denim jeans, skirts and pants in solid neutral

Work parT Time oNliNe $$$

For more info call 0423 513 692 or visit www.trinavella.com

quality clothes will lose their shape and wear

Exercise = Sportswear

really need. Your wardrobe should reflect your

Take Control of your life Now!

Spend good money on well fitting pieces. Poor

or jewellery to update your wardrobe.

If you need an outfit for a special occasion don’t wait until the last minute, start looking now and give yourself at least two weeks to find something perfect.

Gerlinda Aras will be presenting on ‘Timeless

Before

Step 2

Fashion’ to support FNQ Cerebral Palsy at the Cairns Yacht Dquadron on 7 April (from 5.30pm).

Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for

Create a clothing cluster. A clothing cluster

Cost $20. For more information or to book email

Mirror Image Consultations. For more information

is a group of 5-15 pieces (jacket, skirt, pants

fnqcpsupportgroup@gmail.com

visit www.mirrorimageconsultations.com

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tackling teens Columnist Denise Bewert answers your questions about handling challenges with today’s teenagers.

READER QUESTION: My 15 year old

will stay safe such as having her mobile phone

daughter lies all the time. I never know

on, charged and with credit available so that

where she is and have discovered that she’s

she can contact you if she needs to.

out late at night when she’s meant to be having sleep-overs.

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responsibility and self discipline.

Note: Lying can be a coping mechanism for young people who feel they have to protect

It may also be a good idea to get to know her

themselves from irrational or impulsive

friends and their parents. Suggest that she

consequences. If your teenager is lying

You may need to work on re- establishing a

take a responsible ‘buddy’ with her so they

to you, reassure them that there are clear,

relationship of mutual trust with your daughter.

can look after each other on outings. Remind

consistent and predictable consequences for

There is no point in re-hashing all the previous

your daughter that you believe in open and

problem behaviours. To be effective, these

incidents where you feel your daughter has lied

honest communication. Explain to her that

consequences may need to be negotiated with

to you. Choose the most recent incident and

you are accepting that what she tells you is

your teenager.

say you were concerned for her safety when

the truth. Clearly negotiate with her what

you realised she was not where she said she

the consequences will be if you find she is

would be. Ask her why she felt the need to lie

lying to you. If you do catch her out in more

to you about this. Reassure her that your main

lies, follow through with the consequences.

concern is her well-being. Together decide on

When she does do the right thing, praise her

some strategies that can reassure you that she

behaviour and tell her you admire her sense of

Denise Bewert is a Guidance Officer, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a question about your teenager send an email to: denise.bewert@bigpond.com

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School holidays Story thanks to Elaine Seager

It’s Party

Time!

Book your child’s next Birthday Party at Cairns Indoor Sports They can choose from Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball & Dodgeball. Come & relax while your children have a blast!

Multi-Sport

Madness Every school holidays:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm

What’s on this Easter Get Physical

Cost is only $7 per child per session. All ages catered for.

[1] Go Bowling

ComE & Play Indoor CrICkET, nETBall, SoCCEr, BEaCh VollEyBall & dodgEBall.

Special for the holidays: 2 games of tenpin

164 Mayers St, Manunda Phone: 4032 2844 web: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

bowling, shoe hire, 4 game zone tokens, a lolly bag, and the chance to win a big prize. Cost

website www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

For more information call 4055 1711.

Classes & Programmes

[5] Craft n Sewing Studio Girls and boys will be involved in lots of ‘chicken

[1] Cairns Libraries Free Mayze Making Mania Craft Workshops

www.gobowling.com.au

where kids aged 6+ will be creating structures

Viva Soccer comes to the Esplanade Lagoon on the school holidays. There will also be some free Fit Kids and Easter art and craft workshops. See their ad on the next page for more details.

[3] Lifetime Tennis The Cairns International Tennis Centre has a school holiday camp with non-stop games, activities, prizes and giveaways. Cost: $25 per day or $99 for a full week of half days. For more info

by sticking mayze noodles together. See the What’s On Guide for details of dates and times.

& egg’ activities inc. painting, beading, papercraft and stitching. Cost starts at $10. For more information contact Glenette 4033 0240 or email gjcreations22@yahoo.com.au [6] Scuba Rangers

Bookings essential. For more info check the website at www.cairnslibrary.com.au or call

The next 4-day program for 8-12 year olds will

4044 3785.

run April 19-22 (about 4½ hours a day). The course covers snorkel and dive equipment, about

[2] Shopping Centres: [a] Cairns Central – Melville’s Easter Baby Animal Farm (16-24 April) [b] Stockland – Free Sand and art workshops (18-21 April, 10am-4pm)

the body and how it reacts under water plus rescue skills. Lots to learn and lots of fun! A great way to gain more confidence in the water. Call 0411 612 442 or 4055 1954 for more info.

[7] Tanks 27 April (9.30-11.30am) - Creative Writing

contact LifeTime Tennis on 1300 30 15 30 or visit

[c] Mt Sheridan – Easter Colouring-In

www.cairnstenniscentre.com.au

Competition with great Easter prizes

[4] Cairns Recreation Centre

[d] Smithfield – Art classes with artist Davvyd

Rainbow Necklace’. Bookings essential. Cost $20.

Brown (18-21 April, 11am-2pm)

Go to www.awaywithwords.com.au for info.

Sports and recreation holiday programme weekday’s 8am-5.30pm. Children from 5-14 yrs will be able to participate in roller skating/ blading, a range of indoor sports, agility courses, team building events and activities, novelty events, arts & crafts and educational visits. Cost $25 per day ($15 for a half day). For more info call them on 4053 5353.

[5] Cairns Indoor Sports The ‘multi-sport madness’ programme is on Wed, Thurs and Fri during the holidays from 1pm3pm. It is open to kids of any age and they can participate in any sport on offer. It costs just $7.

Located at164 Mayers St, Manunda. For more

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46 Magazine St, Stratford. Bookings essential.

$19.50 pp. For more info call 4053 3497 or visit

[2] Esplanade

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information phone 4032 2844 or visit their

3. Cairns Regional Gallery

Workshop for 5-10 year olds to celebrate the launch of Jacqueline Larsen’s new book ‘The

27 April (1pm-2.30pm) - Singing for Fun Workshop for families of any shape and size.

The Gallery is running art-based school holiday

Cost $10 per family. Bookings essential. More

workshops 18-21 April for 10-15 year olds (10am-

information and registration form available at

3pm). Bookings essential. Cost $35 per session,

www.web.me.com/soulsong

$120 for the week. To book phone 4046 4800 or email programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au [4] Barron Valley Gymnastics Club

[8] Ukulele Workshops The 2nd Ukulele Festival is coming in July and these workshops are for kids aged 8+ who want

Day camps full of fun obstacle courses, games,

to be involved. Dates: 20 & 23 April (12-1.30pm).

craft and cooking activities. No gymnastics

For more info contact Heather on 4044 3715.

experience required – it’s all playtime. Suitable for kids 5+. Cost $25 per day. Times: 9am-3pm.

Venue: Barron Valley Gymnastics Club,

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School holidays Story thanks to Elaine Seager

cleaned up & ready to go When Cyclone Yasi swept through in February it was devastating to the towns south of Cairns. Unfortunately it continues to be devastating to the local businesses in the area because tourists are still staying away and cancelling their reservations. So, if you really want to help these communities take your tourist dollars south this Easter and give their economy a shot in the arm.

Mission Beach The Shack on South Mission Beach

cabin. Close the beach with a saltwater pool, lots of toys and books etc for children, free

accommodation. Starts at $130 per night for 2

broadband internet, TV, DVDs and a full breakfast

people (extra people are $15 per person). For

service. Cost $130-$150 per night including the

more information or to book call 4049 0467.

full breakfast and usually afternoon tea. For more

Only 15 minutes from Mission, Kurrimine, Cowley and the Tablelands with 6 totally refurbished

information go to www.sealords.com.au or phone 4088 6444.

Echo Creek Holiday Programs

motel units and a saltwater pool. Pets allowed on

Echo Creek is outdoor educational and cultural

approval. For more information call 4068 5281

camp that will be providing school holiday

or go to www.diggerscreek.com

programs for 7-12 year olds ($25 per child per

Mission Beach Resort 70 rooms with BBQ’s, four swimming pools, gardens and a playground. There’s also a bistro with kids meals available. Cost $210 inc. 2 adults and 3 kids (stay 2 nights get the 3rd free). Call 4088 8288 & quote PakMag to make a booking.

day). The program will be fun and educational with a wide variety of activities for the children to engage in. Go to www.echocreek.com.au for more info or email michelle@echocreek.com.au

premises – PakMag readers are entitled to a 10% discount if you mention PakMag. Call 4065 3421 or go to www.menacreekgardens.com.au Spurwood Springs Farm Some of you may remember our article about the farm tours at Spurwood Springs a few months ago. Our kids loved all it and Diane and Tom Mauloni are wonderful hosts. They have a selfcontained house that sleeps up to 10 people (4 bunks so ideal for lots of kids). It costs $160 per night for up to 5 people. Farm tours cost $110 for 5 people. For more information go to www. aussiefarmentertainment.com.au. To book call 4065 3310 or email mtalbion@bigpond.com Paronella Park Open for business following Cyclone Yasi, all of the parks major pathways and features have

For more options about Mission accommodation

been cleared and are open and accessible.

go to www.missionbeachtourism.com

Tickets to Paronella Park cover unlimited entry for one year. However, until the end of April,

Mission Beach Charters

Mena Creek

Paronella Park will be offering 2 year return

They target small groups and families who want

This is a great little spot for a weekend away with

opportunity to see the Park’s trees completely

to experience a personal tailored experience

beautiful scenery and a few things to do with kids.

recover. For more information call 4065 0000 or

within the marine park off Mission Beach. There are several groups of islands to explore (some you can camp on) and there are also several reefs that have had minimal impact from Yasi and are still worth a visit. They can supply gourmet picnics, camping and snorkelling gear. For more information call 4068 7009.

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Two rooms available in the house plus a separate

Sleep 2-6 people in self contained pet-friendly

Diggers Creek Motel & Van Park

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Mena Creek EcoGardens Next to the Mena Creek Hotel and walking distance to Paronella Park, these gardens were damaged in the cyclone but they’ve been cleared and replanted so they’re still worth a visit. They

passes to visitors. This will allow visitors an extra

go to www.paronellapark.com.au Other attractions in the area around Mission Beach and Innisfail are all open for business including Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk and Johnstone River Crocodile Park.

also have self-contained accommodation on the

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Babinda Kayaks Story thanks to Angelina Mortley

row, row, row... kids

club

Scuba Ranger Courses for 8-12 yr olds, plus Dive Clubs • Personalised classes of up to 4 people • School Holiday Courses 19-22 April $375pp • After school Tue & Thu $50/class • Junior Open Water Courses on weekends $500 For more information phone Scuba Rangers on 0411 612 442 or 4055 1954

Angelina Mortley paddles gently down the stream with Babinda Kayaks Let’s face it, the unpredictable wet weather that

Along the way there are opportunities to stop at

Dry bags are available for hire for items you don’t

comes with living in the tropics makes finding an

sandy beaches and islands for a rest and a swim.

want to get wet and a waterproof phone pouch

outdoor activity that doesn’t run the risk of last

Make sure you take plenty of snacks because

will be supplied for your mobile phone (you will

minute cancellation a bit of a challenge.

being on the river makes everyone hungry!

need a phone to ring for your pick up at the end).

But, there is one – a leisurely, self-tour paddle

You can hire either single or double kayaks.

down Babinda Creek with Babinda Kayak Hire.

Doubles are great for two adults with a small

Whether your kids are the two-legged variety,

child sat in the middle. It is recommended

For more information or to make a booking

or the four-legged variety (yes, they are pet

children be 5 years, plus confident enough in

contact Linda or Garry on 4067 2678 or visit

friendly), this is not only a fantastic family day

the water to swim if they fall in (life jackets are

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out, but one you can do whatever the weather –

provided). If you haven’t paddled a kayak before,

rain or shine. On the day we went we had both,

they’re pretty sturdy and easy to manoeuvre

making it double the fun!

even for the inexperienced, and, if it’s been

Babinda Creek is a permanently flowing mountain stream with crystal clear waters. beautiful scenery is a very relaxing way to pass

1pm and cost $35 for a single kayak and $60 for a

the time and just to keep the adventure exciting

double. Full day tours (up to 8 hours) cost $50 for

for the kids there’s the occasional mini-rapids

a single kayak and $90 for a double.

spotted beavers!).

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you not to have to paddle too hard!

Half day tours (up to 4 hours) start at 8am or

spot (although the PakMag kiddies apparently

home.

raining hard the water will be flowing enough for

Paddling gently downstream surrounded by

to navigate and platypus, fish and turtles to

Plus, you’ll need a change of clothes for the trip

You will need to take hats, sun protection, lots of snacks and water and snorkelling equipment.

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Services

Talk to animals

entertainment

Story thanks to Elaine Seager

talk to the animals Kids love learning about animals whether they’re cute and fluffy or ugly & scaly.

Animals offer a wealth of learning opportunities

to splash about in rocks pools and your camera

birds and snakes. You don’t necessarily need a

but if the closest your child gets to interacting

to take pictures of your kids feeding the rock

birthday party to do it - why not get a mothers

with animals is with backyard butterflies, cane

wallabies. Park entry is $5. Animal feed can

group together and share the cost? For more

toads and bugs maybe it’s time you arranged

be bought at the kiosk. A great daytrip for the

information call Jodie on 0415 696 439 or email

some different kinds of playdates. Here’s our top

holidays!

info@zootoyou.com.au

[3] Zoos & Reptile Parks

If your children like animals of the slithery kind,

One of the great things about being a tourist

Slithering Reptile Demonstrations on

destination is that we have a great choice when

0422 412 864. The first 10 bookings get 20% off

it comes to animal attractions. Why not plan a

when you mention PakMag.

5 ways to talk to the animals around Cairns:

[1] Farm Visits A farm visit to Spurwood Springs in the Mena Creek Valley includes a personalised farm tour with the opportunity to pat newborn lambs, milk a cow, ride a horse and chase ducks and chicks around the paddock. You’ll also get to see working sheepdogs in action.

entertainment

• Face Painting • Puppets • Balloons • Games • Music • Other costumes available 4057 8019 or 0408 183 032 www.nikkitheclown.com

Flip Ripley Magic shows•Characters•Clowning Comedy workshops•Juggling Unicycles•Comic telegrams

4057 9020 0r 0410 510 095 flip2@westnet.com.au www.flipripley.com

Rachel

trip to Cairns Tropical Zoo, the Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas or Rainforestation in Kuranda.

All provide opportunities to walk amongst the animals. For something a bit more scaly

Tours take approximately 2 hours and cost

and prehistoric there’s also Hartley’s and the

$110 per family of up to five people including

Johnstone River Crocodile Park.

Devonshire Tea. Must be booked in advance – call 4065 3310 or email mtalbion@bigpond.com or visit www.aussiefarmentertainment.com.au

[4] Petting Zoo’s An easy way to arrange some contact with

call in local reptile expert Rohan Pithie from

You could also get a few of your children’s friends around and share the cost between the parents of a mobile petting zoo to visit your home. Call Farmer Pete on 4093 9303 or Fun-e-Farm on 4036 2155.

For horse lovers there’s also pony rides in the back garden. Call Ponies4Parties on 4093 0650 or visit www.ponies4parties.com.au

[2] Granite Gorge

Australia’s weird and wonderful animals is to

A few minutes from Mareeba is the beautifully

Jodie is a Wildlife Biologist and Teacher with

And, don’t forget we’re coming up to the season

scenic Granite Gorge. Take walking shoes to

a great collection of mates from the animal

for agricultural shows. The Cairns Show will have

explore nature trails with older kids, swimmers

kingdom including crocodiles, sugar gliders,

its usual huge display of animals in July (20-22).

arrange for a visit from Jodie at Zoo To You.

[5] Agricultural Shows

Bradley

The Singing Face Painter Available for themed childrens’ & adult parties

For bookings cAll 0428 600 213

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fav pet shots Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!

this month’s entries

Win family VIP tickets to the Townsville Rhymes Festival 26 June plus Family Accommodation and loads more!

Arbie loved by Beth

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Simply send us a 30 second video entry performing your favourite Rhyme and you could win. Judges will select the top 5, and it will be put to a vote in June. So get your cameras ready and submit your entry today!

For all terms, conditions & comp criteria go to: www.pakmag.com.au

March winner!

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Potts, one half of the Sea FM morning crew, continues his chronicles of first time fatherhood Noah is getting a little brother or sister! Yes, Kylie is pregnant.

Hopefully Noah will have grown out of the screaming, pinching, biting and scratching by the time his new sibling arrives. If not, baby number two is in for a few rough months.

Noah has really been testing us recently with his behavior. His bigger teeth are coming through but it seems like Cairns has run out of those Hylands tablets. This means there are quite a few temper tantrums in the Potts house at the moment and it’s not just Noah (why does the Austar cut out during the cricket!!!).

Noah has picked up another habit from his old man - being grumpy when he first wakes up. He won’t let you put him down so you have to walk around with 13kg hanging off you for 30 minutes. If he senses you’re putting him down, the screaming starts, the tears flow and those little legs start kicking. If he makes it to the ground, he falls flat on his face and rolls around crying. Why does this always happen when there’s something I want to hear on TV? I started off with some big news and I’ll end it that way as well.

Unfortunately this is my last article as I’m heading back home to WA where family support will definitely come in handy with baby number two.

I’ve been sharing my daddy challenges with you for two years and I must say it’s been a lot of fun. I’ve kept each of the magazines so Noah can one day read through them all.

Happy parenting and all the best!

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Time for a break jokes

Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby.

Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first.

Your Clothes

Preparing for the birth

1st Baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.

1st Baby: You practice your breathing religiously.

2nd Baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

2nd Baby: You don’t bother practicing because you remember that last time, breathing didn’t do a thing.

3rd Baby: Your maternity clothes ARE your regular clothes.

3rd Baby: You ask for an epidural in your 8th month.

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