PAKMAG Cairns - November 2010

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issue 41

N o v 2010

LOCAL

What’s On

guide

Get the latest in Nov

Win a Smart

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Comp details page 32

Activities

Martial arts & more

Lots of fantastic prizes to be won!

Kids

Calling Cairns home sweet home International Mums tell their stories Kids in the Kitchen Tackling Teen issues Time for a Break fun

MINI MAG Inside

23 LocaLLy owned with over 30 Locations from cardweLL to cooktown STORe

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Sat 8am-5.30pm, Sun 9am-6pm Cornett’s Supa IGA Mareeba

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4092 2344

Cornett’s Supa IGA Cooktown

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 8am-6pm,

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Thu 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm Piccones Supa IGA Edmonton

7 DAYS 5am-Midnight

Cnr Green & Armstrong Street, Edmonton

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Piccones Supa IGA Pease Street

Mon to Fri 8am-9pm

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Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 9am-6pm IGA Cardwell

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IGA Bentley Park

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Mon to Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 6am-8pm

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Olly’s IGA Xpress Bayview

Opening in November

220 Toogood Road, Bayview Heights

Olly’s IGA Xpress Cairns

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editors note Hello and welcome to the 41st edition of PakMag. As always you will find loads of local information and articles, prizes and events to keep you and your family entertained in Cairns.

We are excited to announce that Townsville will also be getting their very own local version of PakMag from December. So, if you’ve got friends, relatives or businesses down there, let them know we are coming!

Last month I mentioned we were heading off to get married in Bali. Travelling overseas with Jordan was certainly interesting but at least his screaming got us through customs quickly! As it turned out he absolutely loved Bali and the Balinese loved him too. It is such a great family destination but since Jordan was out of his routine getting him to have daytime naps was a challenge. Luckily a bit of motion always works - check out our hilarious photos of Jordan asleep on mopeds and on an elephant.

We had a really fabulous time although it wasn’t quite as restful as in the old days before kids. Oh well.

Until next time, enjoy your reading, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Bree

contents parents

pakmag : for parents of beans to teens

kids

02 What’s new

21 Kid’s MiniMag

04 Calling Cairns Home

22 Colour it in & win

07 Wide Bay Australia

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PakActivities

08 Imaginary friends 11 Strong willed kids 13 Proarch Podiatry

babies & toddlers

15 PakHealth 19

Kids in the Kitchen

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Parents in the Pantry

20 Out & about photos

31 PakBaby - Do I really need that?

32 PakBaby - Identifying multiples 34 PakParent

21 Mini Mag 23 What’s On

things to win

29 Out & about photos

pakmag 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 & 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

31 PakBaby 34 PakParent 37 Choose childcare wisely 39 Tackling Teens 40 Fav Pets / Competition winners 41 “Ki-ya!”

43 Water babies 45 Smart gardening 46 Daddy Diary 47 Movie of the Month 48 Stockland Time for a Break

4031 7331 Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may br reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advsied to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMagazine are not neccessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

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32 WIN a Smart Trike 33 WIN a Grubby Bubby Bib Pack 34 WIN a Plumrose Hamper 34 WIN a Godfreys Turbo Dust Filter 45 WIN a Smart Gardening book

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what’s new november

what’s new november Little Book Club

Movie Releases

New books this month at Cairns Libraries include: A Giraffe in the Bath Due Date (TBA) In cinemas Nov 4 High-strung father-to-be Peter Highman is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay on a road trip in order to make it to his child’s birth on time.

Jackass 3 in 3D (TBA) In cinemas November 4

Animal Fun

(Mem Fox & Olivia Rawson) – All the funny things that make young children

Local business Zoo to You is offering a school

laugh, as illustrated by

holiday program for children aged 4-9 years

hilarious animals.

You can help make Christmas merrier for

tax deductible. Donations can be made online

Hall. It will include meeting a few animal

hundreds of needy local families by contributing

at www.cairns.qld.gov.au, at Council’s Customer

to the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal. Your

Service Centres, any branch of Cairns Libraries,

The cyclone season has started and it’s time

Family Fun Show. Dates: 13-17th December

Beast Quest: Creta the Winged Terror

donation will be used to buy food hampers that

in specially marked collection boxes at selected

to prepare an emergency plan, pack an

& 10th-14th January (9am-3.30pm). Cost:

(Adam Blade)

will be packed and delivered to eligible families

businesses, or posted to: The Mayor’s Christmas

emergency kit and stay informed.

during December. Donations of $2 or more are

Cheer Appeal, PO Box 359, Cairns 4870.

friends, art, crafts, games and the Doyles

$40. Call Jodie on 0415 696439 or email her on Jodie@zootoyou.com.au

– More monster madness

The Loved Ones (TBA) If you have no idea what’s lurking in the back of your wardrobe, maybe it’s time you enlisted the help of some local experts. Stylist

In cinemas November 11

Gerlinda Aras and Professional Organiser Roz Howland are co-presenting two workshops in November about wardrobe organising.

The first one will be on Thursday 11 Nov from

avoid the last minute supermarket frenzy when a cyclone warning is declared.

Trick classes

New Rock Wall

Angelina: An unauthorized biography

Awesome Cheerleading are now

Cairns Recreation Centre now has a new

offering tricking classes for all ages.

Indoor Rock Climbing wall. It has four

A fusion of martial arts, gymnastics

stations with over 20 routes available that are

Up-to-date disaster information is provided

(Andrew Morton)

flips and breakdance moves, its an

graded for novices to experienced climbers.

on Council’s website (www.cairns.qld.gov.

– Despite all the headlines,

exciting, fun class with the chance to

It will be available for use 9am-10pm Monday

au/disaster) – including announcements,

what do we know about

create your own signature

to Saturday and until 6pm on Sunday’s and

road closure notices and storm surge

the real Angelina Jolie?

moves! For information call

Public Holidays. For additional information

mapping. New families to the area should

Tamara on 0402 225 630 or visit

go to www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au

go to the Council’s website for information

www.awesomecheerleading.com

or phone us on 4053 5353.

about getting prepared.

7pm at In 2 Beauty in Westcourt. Cost $20.

Wild Target (TBA)

These simple preparations can help you

for mid-upper primary

Wardrobe chaos

Skyline (TBA)

Cyclone ready

in the next holidays at Redlynch Community

schoolers.

In cinemas November 4

Christmas cheer

Call 4031 6405 to book.

Remember water, batteries, canned food and masking tape can be gone from stores in a few short hours.

Gecko’s Melbourne Cup

In cinemas November 11

Your time needed

Just because you’re a stay at home mum does

The American (TBA)

Parents of 0-5 year old kids are encouraged to

not mean you shouldn’t enjoy the Melbourne

In cinemas November 11

complete a survey to help QUT pull together

Cup. So come and join us at Gecko’s on Tue 2

a new program. Go to page 38 for info.

Nov from 12pm for lunch including a glass of well deserved bubbles.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in 3D (TBA) In cinemas November 18

www.eventcinemas.com.au

PakClub

COST: $20 per adult including lunch

Next PakClub: 14 Nov (5-7pm at Cazaly’s)

It will be a great event with prizes, a fashion

Theme: Crazy Hair Party Wear a Mo for Movember or a crazy wig for your chance to win loads of fantastic prizes!

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Children are normal price

parade and a live coverage of the race.

Call 4038 1181 for more information.

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International mums share their stories

Calling Cairns Home Every year families from all around the world come to Cairns to make this their new home. At local citizenship ceremonies migrants from more than 25 countries line up to collect their certificates and become new Australians. So what is it that attracts so many people to settle here? We spoke to a few international mums to find out, and without fail, they all mentioned our easy laid back lifestyle, beautiful natural environment and the fact that this is a great place to raise kids.

Grechen Darra (USA) Grechen grew up in a small town called

in Cairns last year with her family and lives on

Rollag in Minnesota which has a population

their sailboat in the city. She has found Cairns

of approximately 30 people, three churches,

an easy place live and ideal for raising a family.

a general store and a tractor dealership. Her

“I especially love the fact that I don’t have to

family lived on a farm approximately one

dress Jules in a snowsuit, gloves, hat and boots

hour from Fargo, North Dakota (“yep, as in the

every time we go outside but I miss ‘snow

movie ‘Fargo’!”). As she says “Folks in those

days’ where you get to skip school and sleep in

parts drive tractors, say “ya sure you betcha”,

because the buses can’t make it through the

and do the ‘Minnesota scoot’. The weather gets

blizzard”.

so cold you can barely breathe”. She arrived

International Mums photos thanks to Anya Karmansky from Cheeky Monkey Photography

Harpreet Kaur (India) Anya Karmansky (Russia) Anya has been in Australia for 12 years

building used to freeze in winter, and we used

but grew up far behind the ‘Iron Curtain’

to ski and skate there for four months a year.

in Moscow, back in the communist era.

I could never have imagined raising my own

Growing up in a high-rise apartment block,

children in a tropical town on the other side of

containing in excess of 1,000 people, in a city

the world, in a house with a pool, backing on

of 8 million, with white winters and double-

to cane fields! I don’t think I ever left the house

glazed windows, her own childhood couldn’t

without shoes as a child but my kids probably

be further removed from her children’s

couldn’t recall the last time they wore theirs!”

Harpreet and her family are probably most

education but they are still not able to apply

well known around the suburb of Whitfield

it in the workplace. As Harpreet says “People

where they run a delicious Indian takeaway

look at you if you are doing different things as

restaurant. For Harpreet, Australia represents

a woman… it’s frowned upon if you stand out.

work opportunities that simply wouldn’t

But here, nobody cares if I’m running a shop”.

be available to her as a woman in India. The

What also makes it difficult to have a career in

culture in India is still very traditional with

Punjab is that women can only go out alone if

women expected to stay home and look after

they’re accompanied by a family member.

the children. Women may have access to

upbringing. As she says “The lake behind our

Tammy Shmueli (Israel)

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Tammy came to Cairns eight years ago after

worry about it, you just get on with your life”.

many years of travelling around the world

The things that she loves most about Cairns

and immediately thought it was a place she

are the lush green scenery and the sense of

could call home. “I like the fact that Cairns is

space. Israel is very developed and crowded

so international, and that there’s such a mix of

with most people living in apartment blocks

people, it makes me feel relaxed and at home”.

in big towns or cities. Consequently Israeli life

Many people assume that Tammy came here

is “very grey”. Tammy remembers a childhood

to escape the conflict in Israel but as she says

surrounded by urban concrete and playing in

“when you live in an area of conflict you don’t

sandpits underneath apartment buildings.

Yuko Samuel (Japan) Yuko grew up in Hokkaido in the north

because it’s so diverse compared to Japan

of Japan, best known as a popular ski

where it’s a rarity to see non-Japanese people.

destination, so like most of our mums she

She has made many Western friends but since

misses the seasons and white winters of her

becoming a mother has met more Japanese

childhood. She came to Cairns ten years ago as

friends. For her this is important because her

a backpacker and ended up staying when she

family in Japan don’t speak any English and

met her husband Jim. They now have a three

Takisha can learn more Japanese from other

year old daughter called Takisha. Yuko says

bi-lingual children in Cairns.

that living here has been an easy transition

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

property investment It goes without saying that purchasing a successful investment property means buying the right place, at the right time for the right price.

Achieving this calls for planning, and more than a little research.

If you are looking for an investment property with potential capital growth, it is generally accepted that you should focus on properties close to the CBD, on the basis that availability and demand will ensure that property prices increase.

The guideline is somewhat different if you are looking for a good rental return and a steady cash flow – in which case you should consider more suburban areas where property is cheaper and you’re likely to get a better rental yield.

Also your target demographic will be different – generally a little younger with good earnings and wanting to rent, providing increased demand.

There are also a couple of basic do’s and don’ts to keep in mind: •

Be objective. This will not be your home so it is important your property appeals to tenants who may have different requirements to yourself.

• Avoid properties on busy roads or that are subject to noise.

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• Waterfront suburbs appeal to both renters and future buyers and generally hold their value.

• It is not necessary to buy near your owner occupied home in fact it may make sense not to • Investigate any planned infrastructure in the area to ensure your investment property will not be alongside a busy highway in the future!

Once you’ve identified the locations that interest you, research the state of the property market in those areas. Take notice of vacancy rates, sale prices and rental returns. Also look at any plans for development in the area, the current population and projected population growth.

When considering a property, put yourself in the shoes of your potential tenants. Think about what type of people your property will appeal to most – for instance what a family may be looking for could be entirely different to what will be of interest to a professional couple.

To identify what is popular in the area you are focussing on, talk to local rental agents about the types of properties that are currently in demand.

Before you commence negotiations for any property it makes good sense to do your research into the properties history. Find out if it was rented in the past: how much it was rented for, were there any vacancy periods if so, for how long, and why?

Right now, our local property market in Cairns is providing some great opportunities for the savvy investor. This is reflected in relatively robust enquiry for investment property at local real estate agents. If you do your homework and always keep your objectives top of mind chances are you will make a successful property investment.

This information has been prepared by Wide Bay Australia Ltd ABN 40 087 652 060 (AFS Licence No: 239686). This information is general advice only and does not take into account your personal situation or needs. We recommend you seek personal advice from your financial advisor before acting on this general advice.

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Imaginary friends Feature story thanks to Amanda Cranston

friends

How many parents have had to set a place at the dinner table for their child’s imaginary friend? Well, you can relax because imaginary friends are a normal part of child development.

It has been suggested that up to 65 percent

In Jo Frost’s book Supernanny she explains

talks about Big Ted being afraid of the dark,

of children have imaginary friends and

that imaginary friends usually just appear

then this is their way of telling mum or dad

these children are often more creative,

out of the blue, can be constant companions

that they need help learning to manage this

better communicators, more achievement-

or just visit occasionally, and will generally

fear. A child may also try to avoid punishment

oriented and emotionally responsive.

have similar likes and dislikes to your child.

for naughty behaviour by blaming their

Children with imaginary friends are very

For example their imaginary friend won’t like

imaginary friend, saying they don’t want to

good communicators because they can hold

peas just like them, or won’t want to go to

tidy their toys because their friend doesn’t

conversations with their imaginary friends,

bed just like them. Jo says it doesn’t mean a

want to, or saying their friend says they don’t

creating dialogue back and forth between

child is developing into a liar; it is a completely

have to. When this happens, parents need to

themselves and their so-called friend.

normal stage of development.

step in and tell their child the behaviour is not

Surprisingly a lot of the popular parenting

Children’s imaginary friends can take many

books don’t touch on the topic of imaginary

forms and may be another child of a similar

friends, but there is plenty of research out

age, an adult or an animal. It could be a fairy

While parents should try to be accepting of

there. It seems imaginary friends are most

or a cartoon character, but it will ultimately

their child’s imaginary friend, they should

common with the eldest child in the family or

be someone the child feels comfortable with.

obviously not accept bad behaviour by their

only children, and generally starts around the

There are many reasons children develop

child as a result of this fantasy relationship.

age of three or four and can last until primary

imaginary friends and they can range from

In Robin Barker’s book The Mighty Toddler,

school. One local Cairns school has said that

lack of companionship through to dealing

she suggests adults deal with their child’s

each year they get a small percentage of

with stress, or helping children deal with

imaginary friends by welcoming the imaginary

students who still have imaginary friends, but

feelings like fear or anger. Imaginary friends

friend but also respecting the privacy of the

once the child starts school they tend to stop

may surface to help cope with anxiety about

child, and letting the toddler choose when to

playing with their imaginary friend and only

moving to a new house, starting childcare,

include the adult. Make allowances for their

talk about playing with their friend outside of

going to school or a parent going back to

imaginary friend and do set that extra place

school hours. However if a child is suffering

work. Or they might provide comfort when a

at the dinner table if asked by your little one,

family or emotional problems, then their

child is scared of the dark. Parents can learn a

but also try to help your child understand the

imaginary friend may stick around for longer.

lot by watching and listening to their child’s

difference between real and make believe.

acceptable and that their so-called friend will also be punished.

play with their imaginary friend. If a child

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strong willed kids If you’ve got a strong willed child you probably already know about it!

They are otherwise known as ‘non-

programme to help them effectively manage

[3] Ignoring – effectively dealing with

compliant children’ and are often described

all types of behaviour problems including

negative behaviour

as stubborn, demanding, determined,

temper tantrums and resisting instructions

independent, temperamental, headstrong

without yelling or harming the child’s self

and argumentative. If this sounds like one of

esteem. It also includes a comprehensive

your kids then you’re not alone, there are lots

section on ADHD and how to tell the

[5] Using time-outs as a consequence for

of them! Research has shown that as many as

difference between strong-willed behaviour

non-compliant behaviour

48% of parents consider their young children

and possible ADHD symptoms.

to be ‘somewhat strong-willed’.

Psychologists Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long have spent years studying how to parent strong-willed children and first wrote a book about their resulting 5-week parenting programme in 1996. The book has recently been revised and updated for a third edition.

‘Parenting the Strong-Willed Child’ provides parents with a self guided parenting

[4] Giving instructions – making clear simple instructions that your child understands easily

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child Some of the key skills they help parents learn

(Rex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D) is

each week include:

available at all good bookshops & costs $29.95

[1] Attending – rather than having interactions dominated by instructions and questions, this skill focuses on noticing and describing appropriate behaviour and imitating your child.

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[2] Rewarding – effectively rewarding wanted behaviour

motherhood stress Solutions to motherhood stress are in the mind, not in the behaviour of your children, writes Jackie Hall.

The day I finally had a meltdown that resulted

about motherhood. It’s not motherhood itself

A – Aim – What do I really want?

in me slamming down a bread knife which then

that causes you to feel stressed, its how you

C – Choices – How can I get what I want?

bounced off and narrowly missed my son’s head,

perceive it and what you believe it means about

I realised I needed help. My life had become

you (eg. I am a bad mother).

a repetitive cycle of getting angry, losing the plot, feeling guilty and then hating myself for behaving this way.

available that teaches mums how to change their thinking. But, simply by becoming conscious of

some more than others. The advice that is

what you’re thinking you have more control and

commonly given is to control your child’s

choices about how you react. I use the following

behaviour but after the ‘knife incident’ I went

process to change my thinking:

discovered that the only difference between a stressed mother and one that seems to cruise through motherhood is simply how they think

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angry or take time out, there is little information

All mums suffer from stress to a certain extent,

searching for more answers. Eventually I

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Aside from telling us to walk away when we’re

T – Thoughts – what am I thinking about this situation?

K – Know my plan (and solutions) Jackie Hall is the author of The Happy Mum Handbook which can be bought online at www. thehappymumhandbook.com

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R – Reality – What is actually happening?

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Proarch Podiatry Story thanks to Tyson Franklin

Need help cleaning your world?

the importance of podiatry Why should your child see a Podiatrist?

For the same reason you would take your child

Stretching, strengthening and balancing exercise

has improved with or without treatment. A

to see a Dentist, Optometrist and Doctor - to

may be the only form of treatment needed

child seen at three years of age, then again at

prevent long-term avoidable health problems. As

initially but you will also be given important

four, five and six will give the podiatrist a lot of

with any other health issue, early prevention can

advice about correct footwear. Poor fitting

developmental information and will result in far

eliminate a lot of pain in later life.

footwear can have long-term damaging affects

better long-term prevention.

Most people are unaware that many adult foot and lower limb problems manifest in early childhood and can be prevented and managed if treated early. An experienced podiatrist will be able to identify these problems by performing a very simple foot and lower limb evaluation.

The earlier the child is seen by a podiatrist the better, as it gives the podiatrist a good baseline that can be reviewed in later years. From my experience three years of age is the perfect age

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for a child’s first podiatry evaluation because

on the developing foot, which is why it is very important to have children’s footwear fitted correctly by people who are trained in children’s fittings. Selecting the wrong type of shoe can also be a concern and your podiatrist can easily steer you in the right direction based on the child’s age and activities.

If required, the podiatrist will normally schedule a yearly review visit after the first consultation so that the child’s progress and development can be monitored on a regular basis.

introduced until the child is about five years of age, except in extreme circumstances, however this is always explained in full detail before any treatment is undertaken.

At Proarch Podiatry (Earlville and Smithfield) we are very committed to helping children overcome adult foot-problems. We are now offering FREE 15 minute consultations for children under 5 years of age, on Tuesday,

At Proarch Podiatry we always videotape the

Wednesday and Thursday each week, between

instructions and undertake simple tasks.

child’s walking pattern, as it can be very useful at

9.30am 2.30pm. For more information please

future visits to see if the child’s walking pattern

phone the clinic on 1300 776 272.

Free foot evaluation

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at this age the young patient can follow simple

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Walk Right Footwear are the only Clarks Footwear fitting specialists in Cairns, and when it comes to fitting children’s shoes you want someone who knows exactly what they are doing. Every team member at Walk Right Footwear has undergone a specialised training program developed

by Clarks Australia as growing feet need specialised attention.

Free evaluations at earlville & smithField Tue, Wed & Thu 9.30am-2.30pm bookings essential!

If you have concerns about your child’s feet, put your mind at ease. Proarch Podiatry are now offering free foot evaluations for all children under 5 years.

Cairns • Phone: 4033 2218 488 Mulgrave Rd (opposite Stockland) Smithfield • Phone: 4038 3838 Smithfield Shopping Centre (next to Coles)

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pakclub fun for parents & kids FREE monthly EvEnt

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PakHealth cancer theme

Crazy hair for more info go to: pakclub.com.au

2nd Sunday of the month from 5-7pm at Cazalys

Heaps of games, dancing & activities for the whole family + Loads of prizes to win!

slip slop slap

Skin cancer story thanks to Dr Uri Scelwyn

Skin cancer affects nearly one in every two Australians. The further north you live, the higher your chances are of getting a skin cancer, so in Cairns the risk can be high.

The atmosphere blocks out some harmful UV

checked. The ‘ABCDE’ method that refers to

rays but the sun up here shines nearly straight

‘Asymmetry, irregular Border, changing Colour,

down so there’s much less protection for your

Diameter and Evolving is a guide but the

skin and that means a much higher risk of

problem with skin cancers is that they can look

damage from the sun.

like just about any sort of skin mark.

The most important way of detecting skin

Also be aware that skin cancers can grow

cancer is to check your own skin regularly. I’ve

anywhere, not just in sun-exposed areas. New

seen melanomas go from nothing to melanoma

spots are especially important to notice because

in a week, so just because you saw a doctor

many skin cancers come from normal skin, not

who gave you an “all clear”, it doesn’t mean

pre-existing moles. If you notice a new spot, or if

that you can stop being vigilant. If you have a

an old spot changes, get it checked by someone

digital camera, one easy thing to do is to take

skilled in diagnosing skin cancers. See your GP

blocked, sweat is

some photos of yourself and if you see new or

or a doctor trained in detection and treatment

forced to escape

changing spots, go and get them checked. Each

of skin cancer.

in to surrounding

Prickly heat, otherwise known as heat rash, is very common in the tropical north since it is caused by a blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts. As sweat ducts become

tissue which causes

person has different skin cancer risk factors so see a doctor for a skin cancer check and risk

prickly heat

prickling sensations

management plan.

Dr. Scelwyn is based at Omega Health

and an irritating rash

Medical Centre (opposite the Piccones IGA on

with small red spots.

The Cancer Council recommends that any skin

Pease Street). For more info call 4053 7900

The best way to treat

mark that is irregular or changing needs to be

prickly heat is to wear natural fabrics and light loose

dengue: stay vigilant

fitting clothes, stay in the air-con and

Dengue mosquitoes are domestic mosquitoes that live around and inside homes choosing to lay their eggs in containers such as pot plant bases, buckets, roof guttering and boats and only feeding on humans.

take frequent cool showers or swims.

There are also products available at local pharmacies including a Prickly Heat

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They breed in still fresh water, not swamps,

• Use plug-in mosquito zappers and use

Spray at Calanna Pharmacy for $10.95.

drains, creeks or open wetlands and generally

surface spray in dark and shady places such

It is suitable for children and is simple to

live within a 200 metre radius around homes

as under furniture, inside cupboards and

use and highly effective as it opens up the

and businesses. Prepare your property against

behind curtains in the home

pores and soothes the skin.

dengue carrying mosquitoes.

• Eliminate mosquito breeding sites in homes

symptoms of dengue, apply insect repellent

and yards, such as pot plant bases, tyres, and

and see a doctor immediately.

buckets, tin cans, plastic containers

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• If household members display any

• Use personal insect repellent and reapply it according to the label

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eating disorders brain boost

Bulimia & anorexia are serious health problems that have been diagnosed in children as young as eight but usually start in adolescence. Signs that your child’s relationship with food & eating needs some attention include: [1] Definition of normal

[4] Clothing choices

One of the most obvious warning signs is

Look at the clothes she’s wearing – is she

when your daughter disagrees with what is

trying to conceal her body in clothes that are

considered a normal weight for someone

way too big?

her size especially if they also have a LOVE of ultra-thin models or a distaste for plus-size and healthy looking people.

[2] Eating Skipping meals apart from a small salad for dinner every night is not normal, nor is being obsessed with the calorie content of food.

[3] Dental health Make sure your daughter goes to the dentist every six months for checkups. Frequent vomiting or starving will show up in her mouth.

[5] Menstruation Track her menstrual cycle by making a note in your diary or calendar and take note if her period stops for three months or more.

[6] Exercise

Recent research has proven that Omega 3 Fish Oil can boost brain function associated with working memory in children as well as improving the parts of the brain that are associated with visual processing and motor control.

The bad news is that according to Galaxy research, nine out of ten Australian children are not eating enough fish. If your child is not a big fish eater one way to ensure they’re getting enough Omega 3’s in their diet is to take a Fish Oil supplement.

Kids Fish Oil has also been known to help with behavioural problems in children, in particular, kids with disorders such as ADHD have been found to have lower levels of Omega 3 in their nerve cells, according to well known GP Dr Ginni Mansberg.

Calanna Pharmacy have Omega 3 Kids capsules available for $14.95 which come as strawberry flavoured chewable ‘burstlets’.

Beware of over-exercising. Creating ridiculous training programmes for themselves is another symptom to watch out for.

Adopt healthy habits of eating yourself, and your chances of influencing your daughter to do the same will increase dramatically.

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pakfood kids in the kitchen Raspberry Lemonade

parents in the pantry Chicken & Mushroom Risotto

• 3/4 cup (150g) raw sugar or

• 1 clove garlic

Rapadura (or to taste)

• 1/2 of an onion

• 2 cups (180g) frozen

• 2 tblsp (30g) olive oil

raspberries

• 200g cubed chicken breast

• 1 tray of ice cubes

• 180g sliced mushrooms

• 2 lemons

• 350g arborio rice

• 500ml water

• 2 tblsp vege stock

• 1.25L bottle of soda water

• 100ml white wine • 900ml water • 60g fresh parmesan

Method

Who am I?

Name the team

Name the TV show

What object killed the shark in the film Jaws?

I am used in which sport?

Name the dog breed

Name the year

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In which European capital city are the Spanish Steps?

Name the city

Name the plant

Name the album

Name the company

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Which of Donald Duck’s nephews shares his name with a character from Malcolm In The Middle?

What word is missing?

Monday Trivia Special Who am I?

Name the year

Name the cake

Name the country

Name the city

Name the flag

How many sides are there on a Stop sign?

AY HTt! D N IG y nigh N da MO

Name the smurf

Wednesday

Name the bird

In Knight Rider, which device was used by Michael Knight to communicate with his car?

every Sunday from 11.30am to 4pm

Which organisation?

Name the sportsman

If a person was said to be ‘crapulous’ would he be drunk, lying or sweating heavily?

Bender is the robot on which TV series?

Name the movie

Name the artist Name the animal

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Name the missing word

Name the dog

Which two ‘Nicks’ won golf majors in 1992?

Name the city

What am I?

onion and garlic. In large, heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium

lemons, then add the juice and the water to the mixture in the

heat, add onion, garlic, chicken & mushrooms, and cook, stirring,

blender. Mix on medium speed, then strain into a 2 litre jug. Add

for 5 mins. Add rice and continue to cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

soda water, mix, and serve.

Add wine and cook for 2 mins, or until wine evaporates. Reduce

To view the quick and easy Thermomix methods go to www.pakmag.com.au

heat to low and add one ladle of stock, stirring with wooden spoon until all liquid has been absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock until all is absorbed. Season and serve with grated parmesan.

Name the trophy Name the team Name the album

Name the sport

The Savoy Hotel in London is famous for the invention of which ice cream dessert?

Name the trophy

Name the album

Who am I?

Who lives here?

What am I? Name the sea Where is Tintin?

Name the artist

Name the movie

Name the game Where am I?

heat to low and simmer on back burner. Meanwhile, finely chop

speed for about 2 minutes, or until as fine as possible. Juice the

Name the golf course

Name the mountain

Name the album

Open frOm 11am for Lunch & dinner

dust settle, then add raspberries, ice and water and mix on high

Name the movie

Who am I?

Who takes a job?

Who am I?

Bring water and stock to boil in saucepan over high heat. Reduce

Name the place

On IZ ym everU ThE DEcK o IS Q 7PM n Who am I?

Name the country

Grind sugar in a blender for 1 minute, or until fine. Let sugar

Name the movie

Name the monument

Name the bridge

Name the movie Name the sportsman

Name the country

Name the company

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Name the dish

Name the country

Name the animal

Name the vehicle

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Name the movie

In which country am I? I represent which brand?

Name the country

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Name the city

Method

Name the building

Name the team

Name the city

Name the animal

Name the state

Name the year Who am I?

Name the sculpture Name the country

Name the vehicle Name the TV show

Name the team

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Name the movie

What words are missing?

Which element on the Periodic Table is the only one whose name contains three letters?

Name the company

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Name the movie

What colour is missing?

Name the city

Name the sea

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Every Mon through to Sat @ 7.30pm GO Bowling Cairns Specials on all month for adults, kids, birthdays and groups!

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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 Mon, Tue, Wed - child minding = $25 for 2 hrs, $32 for 3hrs includes entry, minding & childs sandwich (discounts for more than one child)

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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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Zoo To You Animal Facts out & about

Cane Toads (Bufo marinus) Cane Toads were introduced in to cane

toad. Few animals have figured out over

DID YOU KNOW? You can help Australia

paddocks south of Cairns at Edmonton

time to flip them over and eat their bellies,

by getting rid of the Cane Toad from your

back in 1935. Cane Toads are from South

however to date Cane Toads have killed

area? If you find a cane toad pick them up

America, and 101 of them where brought

Pythons, Lizards, Crocodiles, Turtles, Snakes,

carefully with gloves and place them into

over to Australia (via Hawaii) to help eat the

Carnivorous Mammals like the Quoll, Dingo

plastic bags and put them into the freezer.

cane beetles which where destroying North

and many many more animals.

Here they will slowly fall asleep and die, then

Queensland’s Cane. Unfortunately the Cane

on bin day place them into the big green

Toad didn’t help the Cane growers at all, and

DID YOU KNOW? Cane toads can lay

have now become one of Australia’s biggest

between 8000 to 35000 eggs in the one

them, kicking them or squashing them as

environmental blunders.

clutch? They can lay eggs in the smallest

this is cruel and you could possibly get hurt

of puddles, with tadpoles emerging within

also by its poison.

To date Cane Toads have travelled as far south as Northern New South Wales, North

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bins. Do not hurt Cane Toads by hitting

24-72 hours later.

to the tip of Australia and across into the

DID YOU KNOW? You can tell Cane

Northern Territory. They are now on their

Toad eggs from Frog eggs by how they

way to Western Australia into the Kimberly

look? Cane Toad eggs look like black beads

region.

set in a jelly string. If you try to pick them up they are all stuck together in a big string

Cane Toads in every stage of their life cycle

like format. If your unsure leave them alone,

are Poisonous and kill our Native Australian

however if you know they are Cane Toad

Animals. Only a small handful of Species

eggs then dispose of them into the bin or

like the Saw Shelled Turtle and the Keelback

throw them onto dry land so they cannot

Snake can handle the poison of the Cane

hatch.

Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)

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do I really need that?

PakBaby SAVINGS Story thanks to Amanda Munro

New mums are soft targets for marketers. The combination of raging hormones, sleep deprivation and the desire to do the right thing for our precious bundles make us a marketers dream.

So as I approached the birth of my own first baby

• Buy a pack of traditional square nappies, they

• Improvise with toys – for example, toddlers

I wanted to make sure I was making my own

come in handy for burp cloths, lining the

love to post objects so use an old tissue box

conscious choices rather than being seduced by

change mats and for dealing with ‘explosions’

to post objects such as scarves (great for 9

the marketers.

when out and about

months+), disks (cut out foam shapes) or golf

Before I went shopping I made a point of

• Check out buying second hand equipment (as

considering the functionality of the product (is it

long as it meets Australian Safety Standards).

really necessary that my child’s first potty sings a tune?), my needs vs. wants (did I really need these products or was it simply a ‘want’ that I could probably live without?) and whether or not I could improvise with something I already had around the home. I also considered the dollar value vs energy/time exchange ie. was

purchased for half the price.

• If breastfeeding, consider going straight from ‘breast to cup’ to avoid buying bottles.

• Use big thick bath towels rather than hooded

go and purchase it? As a consequence I saved

baby towels which are usually poor quality and

myself a lot of time and money and also, as a side

twice the price of a discounted good quality

benefit, lessened my carbon footprint. Here are

bath sheet.

• Use ramekin dishes when introducing solids

shut’ so have a look around the home for ring boxes, coin purses, toothbrush holders etc.

• Approach your local printing shops, stationers or architects for unwanted paper for drawing and painting.

• Use old gift wrap paper for craft or collage.

• Utilise toy libraries. (Also investigate the option of hiring equipment. Hire for Baby has bassinets, breast pumps, dopplers, capsules etc. Go to: www.hireforbaby.com.au for their full range.

• Exchange toys with friends or mother’s groups.

• Invest in washcloths instead of wipes. 20

rather than little plastic bowls. They are readily

In a nutshell, improvisation is the key. Before you

washcloths will cost you about the same as a

available and sell for between $1-1.50.

make an unnecessary purchase, consider what

2 week supply of wipes and are much kinder to delicate skin.

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feeding pillow’. It does the same job and can be

the product really worth my time and energy to

some of the ways I saved myself some dollars:

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• Buy a V-shaped pillow rather than a ‘breast

balls. Toddlers also love boxes that ‘open and

• Make home made books – for example you could make one about your family, pets or the

you already have which may serve the same function.

• Choose cloth nappies. They save an average of

family home. They will be greatly treasured and

Amanda Munro is the owner & principal

approximately $3000 with full time use.

are a wonderful keepsake.

teacher at Cairns Montessori.

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Multiples Expert Verity Hoyle shares her tips

can be transformed to suit your baby as they grow from 6 months up to 3 years. Some of its features include a reclining seat with back

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case of confusion down the track, as even

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development, it is imperative that multiples

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medical condition or emergency.

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Differentiating between identical babies

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hire out equipment but

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they also sell quality 2nd

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There’s a famous saying that goes something along the line of ‘the best laid plans of mice and men go awry’. Well, forget mice and men, this rings loud and clear for me about life with kids.

I can spend hours preparing for a fun family day out that we’re all looking forward to but then, when the moment finally arrives, my precious little snowflakes turn in to horrid monsters that behave so badly they draw attention and disapproving looks from far and wide. You know the kind of looks I’m talking about!

Of course it’s very easy to judge and I have to admit to being judgemental towards some parents before I had my own kids. But I’ve learned my lesson the hard way!

So, next time you see some frazzled parents trying to maintain a zen-like composure in the face of an embarrassing public meltdown caused by a skipped nap or mis-timed iced donut, remember…we’re all in this together folks. Spare the disapproving looks and shoot your parental comrades a knowing sympathetic smile – trust me, they need it!

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Choosing childcare Story thanks to Shannon du Plessis

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When choosing childcare for your little one, be sure to run through this important checklist, writes Shannon du Plessis

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One of the biggest decisions a new parent will

children’s routine. There should be songs,

it is still governed by the National Childcare

make is deciding who will stay at home with

physical playtime, learning activities, reading,

Accreditation Council. The carers are registered

the new baby and ultimately, who will take care

art, practical activities (such as learning to use

with their local Family Day Care scheme and

of their child if they return to the workforce.

a spoon) and it will outline what times they

trained by them as well as supported with

Childcare options for those under school age

have meals and naps. Parents should also be

resources and monitored. Personally I have

vary and you’ll soon notice differences from

welcome to visit the centre at anytime.

tried both family day care and a registered

one centre to another.

The first thing you must do is visit the centre and meet the staff. First impressions count and

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if they are not willing to show you around, and answer your questions then don’t go back.

From this initial visit to a centre, you will be able to see if it is clean and tidy, if the other children there are enjoying themselves, if there is artwork on display and see the standard of equipment. There should be lots of toys, games and equipment around the centre to stimulate the children, but at the same time it should not be in a huge mess.

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reading, dress-ups and so on, little tables and chairs for the children to have lunch, and do artwork and puzzles. Have a look at the weekly program for the room your child will be in as this is a great way of seeing the onlY $2.00 All monies going to Cairns Base Hospital Children’s Ward

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are the people who will be caring for your child.

Make sure they are flexible and empathetic in using your routines or strategies from

centre and found both excellent. Each centre and family day carer differs in terms of the services they offer so shop around and find the option that works best for you and how you want your child to be cared for.

home, and willing to adapt. Ask what the staff turnover is like at the centre and more importantly, make sure it’s a licensed childcare

TOP TIPS

centre.

• Start looking early Childcare costs vary from one centre to another but I honestly believe cost should be the last thing you factor in to your decision. It’s far more important to have a warm, welcoming and

Most centres have dedicated “corners” for

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Getting to know the staff is important as these

good feeling from a centre and its staff, while checking important credentials, than choosing the cheapest option.

Family Day Care is different to childcare centres in that it is run from private homes but

(especially for the 0-2 age group) • Visit potential centres to get a feel for how they operate • Look at the room’s weekly program • Ask about staff turnover • Talk to the staff who will be looking after your child

Buy a PakDirectory for a complete listing of local daycare options including comparison costs. Available for $2 from Calanna Pharmacies, IGA’s & ABC Learning Centres with monies raised going to the Cairns Base Hospital.

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tackling teens Our new columnist Denise Bewert answers your questions about handling challenges with teenagers.

“My daughter refuses to accept my new partner and makes life very difficult in the household. She behaves appallingly towards him and has angry outbursts. How can I help her to accept that he’s part of my life while still being Mum?” When a family situation changes as a result of divorce, separation or the creation of a blended family, many teenagers experience a range of emotions including anxiety, confusion and a sense of betrayal. Some react by being defiant and aggressive to the new partner, often blaming them for the changes in their family life.

Your first step could be to have some time alone with your daughter (perhaps after shopping or lunch) to find out what it is about the situation

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feel somehow disloyal to her father by spending time with your new partner?’ and ‘does she feel that you’re spending too much time with him and neglecting her?’

regular basis. Researchers have found that most stepfamilies go through predictable stages as they learn to live together. The Australian Government Child Support Agency has published an excellent Guide for Teens Booklet on Family Separation. Copies can be obtained by emailing

Be a good listener and let your daughter air her

comm.@csa.gov.au or by visiting the website

feelings without interruption. Reassure her that

www.youth.csa.gov.au. Counselling from the

despite having a new partner, your relationship

school Guidance Officer or through Centacare or

with her is very important. Suggest that you

Kids Helpline(1800 551800) may also help.

would like to work with her to find some ways that the changed circumstances can work for all family members.

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

It is most important, however, that you don’t

a question about your teenager please send an

make promises that you can’t keep. Try to spend

email to: denise.bewert@bigpond.com

As we all know, kids unfortunately don’t come with a manual but there is now a huge amount of parenting information available.

If you’re confused, the Triple P (Positive Parenting

[3] Talk to your child about things they’re

[8] If your child misbehaves, stay calm and give

Program) cuts through all the misinformation

them a clear instruction to stop and tell them

what you would like them to do instead (e.g.,

with clear and simple strategies that are backed up by decades of research.

interested in and share aspects of your day

[4] Give your child lots of descriptive praise

when they do something that you would like

Triple P was developed by Matt Sanders,

to see more of, e.g., “Thank you for doing

Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University

what I asked straight away”.

of Queensland. While Triple P is almost always the focus is on preventing problems in the first place with simple routines that develop positive behaviour.

TOP TRIPLE P TIPS

No over crowding, with children supervised at all times. Strict sign in/sign out procedure, bullying not tolerated.

Some questions to ask might include: ‘does she

quality mother-daughter time together on a

triple p: parenting strategies

successful in improving child behaviour problems,

PER* DAY

that is causing her to feel so upset and angry.

[5] Children are more likely to misbehave when

they are bored so provide lots of engaging

activities e.g., playdough, dress ups etc.

[6] Teach your child new skills by demonstrating

them first, then giving them opportunities to

learn and praising them for their efforts.

[1] When your child wants to show you

[7] Set clear limits and have a family discussion

something, stop what you are doing and

about rules in the home and consequences if

pay attention to your child.

they’re broken.

“Stop fighting; play nicely with each other.”

Praise your child if they stop, if not, follow

through with an appropriate consequence).

[9] Have realistic expectations. All children

misbehave at times and it’s inevitable that

you will have some discipline hassles.

[10] Look after yourself. It is difficult to be a calm,

relaxed parent if you are stressed, anxious,

or depressed.

Triple P workshops are conducted in Cairns through the local community centres. For more info call: Westcourt (4226 4333), Smithfield (4226 4800) and Edmonton (4226 4900)

[2] Give your child lots of physical affection

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fav pet shots

A report on the benefits of martial arts

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

this month’s entries

“Ki-ya!”

As Susan Dillicar reports, there’s a lot more to martial arts than kicking & punching

Sir Eatalot loved by Sophie

Banjo loved by Ki’Ara

Training in martial arts has many obvious

to fight back. The emphasis is on how to detract

at 8 years old. She was so nervous and looked

physical benefits for children including increased

potential bullies in the first place. Self defence

so small compared to the other kids but she

fitness, gross motor skills, balance and timing,

in martial arts terms is having the personal

determinedly went through all the moves she’d

but as Master Instructor Brad Hope says ““The

presence and confidence to deter bullies and

spent months mastering. And when she received

true values of martial arts extends ways beyond

knowing how to say ‘no’.

the belt, she knew without a doubt that she’d

physical exercise. The number one reason parents bring their children to martial arts classes is to have their children taught respect and secondly, protection against bullies”.

October winner!

Lolly loved by Kelly

Zoe loved by Tahlia

Email your photo, name/s & address to: photos@pakmag.com.au • Deadline for photos is 18 November for the December edition of Pakmag.

prize winners

To claim your prize drop into our office on Level 2, 68 Abott Street between 9-5pm Monday to Friday and collect your prize from reception.

Fridge To Go

Colour in to win

Diary of a wimpy kid

• Karen Craig

• Leela Loomba, Kuranda

• Victoria Myers, Whitfield

• Gabriele Jones

• Jordan Collier, Smithfield

• Renee Campbell, Bayview Heights

• Shireen Patterson

• Paula Watkins, Cairns

• Danni Smart, Edmonton

• Jake Kingston, Mt Sheridan

• Jane Schindler, Port Douglas

Cranberry Cure • Pauline Gilsenan, Cairns

Word scramble • Laura-Jane Jurss-Lewis, Cairns

• Katelyn Tap, Caravonica

Word search • Barbara Nelson

My Story • Elaine Low

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side benefits of martial arts. According to Choi

earned it. Just as nice, I also got to earn my belt right alongside her.

Kwang-Do chief instructor, Barry Hampton the focus is very much on developing inner

When you’re choosing a martial arts school:

Martial arts is based on a sound spiritual

confidence. “We have a lot of withdrawn and

philosophy that emphasises respect, self

shy children coming here and we work on

confidence, discipline, courage, kindness and

developing their self-confidence. However,

• Visit the school – does it feel safe? Is it clean?

helping others. Any child could benefit from

martial arts is suited to any kind of person, from

Are you treated with respect and courtesy?

being taught these values but anecdotally, those

firecrackers to quiet achievers. It is about what

in the industry say that martial arts is often

you personally want to achieve.”

particularly beneficial for children coming from single parent families where discipline is more difficult with only one parent in the household.

Congratulations to our Oct prize winners!

Building self confidence is certainly one of the

• Talk to the staff and owner • Watch them teach children – do they seem

For parents who are interested in enrolling their kids in martial arts it may seem a bit confusing initially because of all the different

to connect well with kids?

• Ask to do a ‘trial’ class to gauge your child’s response

While many parents are initially attracted to

styles available. In reality the style being taught

martial arts for their children as a way to improve

is less important than finding a good school

• Trust your intuition about whether this is the

their personal protection against bullying,

and teacher that you trust. I was so proud of

best school for your child.

martial arts isn’t about teaching children how

my daughter when she went for her yellow belt

kids

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Water babies Swim lessons give children skills for life, writes Hayley Williams Most parents are aware of the importance of

while being respectful of the dangers. Quality

child to become a truly competent swimmer,

teaching our kids to swim from as early in life

learn to swim lessons provide important

treat it as a long term process. You are

as possible. Drowning is still the greatest cause

survival skills needed to play safely in the water

embarking on a journey that begins with water

of accidental death in children under five in

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