PakMag Cairns - October 2013

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Cairns

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ISSUE 76

magazine of choice for local families

Bossy Boots!

Is your child 'too assertive'?

Gold Coast

Special Your Guide to an action

packed holiday season

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

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Syndrome Awareness Meet twins Jackson & Maggie Brown

Home

Series

Cover photo: Blueclick Photography

• Parents sanctuary • Playroom Ideas

win Tickets to see the Ten Tenors at Convention Centre

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Hello and welcome to our October edition. The big news this month is that we've enrolled Jordan for Prep, he is so excited and is talking about "big school" every day. Sean, on the other hand, is being a total ratbag, constantly stirring Jordan up by taking food off his plate, running off and hiding his clothes when he's trying to get dressed, and doing just about anything to get a reaction from his big brother. He has also taken to sleeping in random places around the house naked (like father like son?).

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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell 09 Double the Love 10

Bossy Boots

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events - Mummy Central, our Halloween Party at the PCYC or, in November, we are organising a special "Date Night" for parents. We've even got the baby sitting sorted for you!

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Helping your child deal with grief

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Parent Power

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Women & Finance

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PakHealth

Until next time, enjoy this beautiful weather, and remember to tell everybody you read it in PakMag.

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20 Family Nutrition 25 What’s On 27

Mini Mag

35 Tackling Teens / Modern Parenting 37

Pinky McKay

38 PakBaby

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Kids MiniMag

babies 38 Baby News: Gaga for Gourmet

things to win 03 WIN tickets to the Ten Tenors 23 WIN a mystery prize 28 WIN movie tickets to Planes 29 Four mystery prizes to WIN 52 WIN a bag of Hill’s Pet Food

41 Wardrobe Wakeup 42 Home: Parents Retreat

Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Robyn Christensen Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston & submitted writers

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Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 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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51 Tablelands Wildlife Rescue 52 Fav Pets / Prize Winners 53 Cairns Vet Clinics 54 Out & About

cover Models: Jackson and Maggie Brown Photography: Thanks to Blueclick Photography Clothing: Thanks to Pumpkin Patch Cairns Central

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inBRIEF Ten Tenors

Halloween PakClub 26 October (5pm-7pm) pcyc cairns

October what’s new

EMILY Eyefinger

Thanks to our sponsors PCYC, Balloons Etc, SeaFM and Queensland Country Credit Union, our next PakClub event will be a ghoulishly Halloween themed disco. Dress to scare and you could win prizes for being the best dressed.

Frankland Islands

Kurrimine Beach 21 & 23 October

NEW Water Park Now Open

CAirns Civic Theatre

The summer’s coming and it’s time to get splashy!

Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park has added to its huge

If your 5-10 year old kids are fans of Duncan Ball’s

swimming pool and giant inflatables by building a

books about Emily Eyefinger and her special gift,

small waterpark on the premises too. They also now

check out the new Monkey Baa Theatre Company

have new family beach houses which are perfect for

production coming to the Civic Theatre this month.

some time “away from it all’. Call them on 4065 6166

The story has lots of fun and laughter as Emily and her

for more information and to book (book early for

great Aunt Olympia go deep into the dark jungle to

weekends and summer holidays).

make a rescue. Dates: 21 October (6pm), 23 October (10am). To book go to www.ticketlink.com.au

Parenting Courses Circle of Security (8 weeks) Parenting program based on early childhood research

24 November (7.30pm) Cairns Convention Centre

After sellout shows in Europe and the US, the Ten Tenors will be touring along the QLD coast next they’re coming to Cairns! Tickets: $78.80 plus booking fees through www.ticketlink.com.au

If your child seems to be having difficulties at school Bill Spooner’s Coaching Academy will be holding an information evening with a guest speaker, respected

Health Centre. Cost: Free. Call 4226 4800 to book.

Community Health Centre. Cost: Free. To book call

21 October (6pm-8.30pm)

month. This is the only tour planned in Australia until 2015 due to international commitments and

• 14 Oct – Mondays (12-2pm) – Smithfield Community

• 30 Oct – Thursdays (11am-1pm) – Edmonton

Learning Difficulties

WIN

For your chance to win tickets to the Ten Tenors show simply go to our

expert Peter Freney, on 21 October at Rydges

website (www.pakmag.com.au) and tell us the name of their latest album?

Tradewinds. Cost: $20. To book call 4041 3232.

4226 4900.

NEW Pirates Kids Club

Triple P Seminar (2 hours) • 9 Oct (6pm-8pm) – Cairns Community Health Centre.

Cost: Free. Call 4226 4333 to book.

Feel like a day trip to a deserted island these holidays? Frankland Island Cruises have

• 22 Oct (10am-12pm) – Smithfield Community Health

recently launched their new kids club for 2-12 year olds which gives you plenty of relaxation

Centre. Cost: Free. Call 4226 4800 to book.

time while the kids dress up as pirates, get a treasure map and do an island walk to search for the hidden treasure chest and bags. It also includes a trip on the semi submersible, a

Triple P Group (8 weeks)

guided snorkelling tour, colouring-in book and a tropical lunch box with a drink. It runs

More in-depth parenting strategies for those with kids

everyday in the school holidays and if you mention PakMag when booking the family pass (2

aged 2-12 years.

adults, 2 kids) you can save an extra $80. The boat goes from Deeral and takes an hour, half of which is along the river. For more info go to www.franklandislands.com.au. Their direct booking line is open 24 hours a day – 4031 6300.

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• 14 Oct - Mondays (11am-1pm) - Edmonton Community Health Centre. Cost: Free. To book call 4226 4900. www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids NEw Undies - BlossyBloom

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Coffee & Cake

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MUMMY CENTRAL CLUB MEMBERS FREE coffee & cake voucher Present this voucher at the Centre Stage Café between 9am-10am on 8 October to redeem your FREE coffee and cake (valued at $9.95)

Offer is for Mummy Central Club members only.

If you are not yet a member it is very simple to join. All you need to do is fill out an application form from the Customer Service Desk or sign up online at www.cairnscentral.com.au

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If you’ve got girls coming up to their first bra-wearing age, check out the funky adolescent range from BlossyBloom.

Created by some Melbourne mums who struggled to find appropriate training bras that both mum and daughter were happy with, BlossyBloom sell age appropriate bras that are

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funky and beautiful without the use of padding or underwires. They can be purchased online at blossybloom.com.au

Charity Screening

[1] Book the kids into swim lessons [2] Go to Sugarworld [3] Have a picnic [4] Go to the Lagoon

One Chance

[5] Start planning for Christmas!

3 November (2pm) Event Cinemas will be raising money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation on Sunday 3 November with their special annual charity screenings across 49 cinemas. This year’s movie will be One Chance, the hilarious and inspiring rags to riches story of Paul Potts, the shy winner of Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets cost $12 and will be available online from mid-October at www.eventcinemas.com.au

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Make it a Date

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8 October (9am-1pm) Club Agenda For the Mums: • 9am-10am - FREE coffee and cake for members only from Centre Stage Café (located near the Cairns Central Information Desk) • 10.30am - Christmas Cooking Demonstration • 11am – Christmas Table and Christmas Tree decorating tips For the Kids: • 9am-1pm – FREE balloon animals & facepainting • 10.30-11.30am – Storytime & soft play area

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Yoriko Wallis, owner of Abacus by Wallis, is helping Cairns kids have fun with maths and feel confident with mental calculations by teaching them Japanese abacus.

She is also mum to Taiga (2) and Kuga (11 months) [1] What inspired you to start this business? The look of amazement on my husband’s and brother-in-law’s faces when I took them to my aunts abacus class on a trip to Japan. My aunt's nine-year old grandson was showing us mental calculation for 3 digits X 2 digits multiplication questions and giving us correct answers in seven seconds.

[2] Tell us about your classes? My coaching is 100% individual depending on each student’s goals but it is fun and I guarantee there will be no fear of maths after they learn abacus!

[3] Where did you grow up? I was born in Osaka and spent my childhood there [4] Did you always love maths? Not always. I remember a time I really hated maths at school, but then in junior high

school I met a great teacher and my abacus skills became better.

[5] Where are your favourite places to hang out in Cairns? The coffee club at Mt Sheridan Plaza. Quiet, mountain view, great coffee. I can relax there for 3 hours easy!

[6] What's your favourite family movie?

Wall E. My daughter just can't stop watching it, so I love it!

[7] Tell us something most people wouldn't know about you? I played softball for 17 years in Japan and Australia and played for the Queensland team. My biggest achievement is a bronze medal in the National competition in Japan in 2002.

For more information about Yoriko’s abacus classes call her on 4036 0650 or 0437 600 229.

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Real

Lives Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Double the Love Finding out she was having twins was a shock for Samantha Brown, but the real surprise came when she gave birth to a healthy daughter and a boy with Down syndrome.

“I found out I was having twins at 13 weeks and

first then dedicate one to one-and-a-half hours to

kids with Down syndrome are no different

that I was having a boy and a girl at the 20 week

feed Jackson so I didn’t rush him,” Sam says

from anyone else and while they may not

scan, but at the time there were no signs there was anything wrong,” Sam says. She went full term and then gave birth to Maggie and Jackson a few days after Cyclone Larry. Jackson was born 49 minutes before Maggie and Sam says he looked perfect although his eyes looked slightly different. “It was only when Jackson started

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making a sucking noise rather than crying that I knew something wasn’t quite right,” Sam says. “I was so exhausted after the birth that I slept for a couple of hours and when I woke the doctors told me Jackson had Down syndrome. I didn’t sleep for 36 hours after that.”

Jackson spent seven days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for jaundice where he was fed via a combination of breastfeeding and a tube in his nose. Common in babies with Down syndrome, Jackson was also born with heart problems and at three months had to undergo heart surgery but it dramatically improved his health and made feeding much easier. “I would always feed Maggie

Sam explains that as they have grown up Maggie has always been very protective of her brother but they relate to each other more as siblings than twins because of the developmental differences. “I have never forced responsibility of her brother on to her, but Maggie naturally looks out for him,” she says. The differences between the twins mean that Maggie, as a normal

communicate the same way, they can learn and understand the world around them.” Sam says that she loves the way the bigger kids in after school care treat Jackson like he doesn’t have a disability and he is able to interact and play with them.“ He is such a beautiful boy and has such a gorgeous nature. I get lots of kisses and cuddles and he loves to sit and stroke your hair,” she says.

adventurous seven-year-old, constantly seeks

While Sam and her ex-husband separated when

attention and stimulation while Jackson is happy

the twins were three, she says he has always

to play on his own. Sam says “they are starting to

been an enormous support and spends a lot of

play together more now that Jackson is actively

time with the kids. The twins spend every second

wanting to participate, but he is getting stronger

weekend with their dad, and when at home they

and is often unaware of his own strength.”

have a strong bond with Sam’s partner Kev, who

Jackson attends the same state school as his sister, although he is in the Special Education Program (SEP) and spends one hour every afternoon in Maggie’s grade two classroom. He has a mild intellectual disability but he loves to learn new things and can show and understand emotions. “People need to understand that

just adores them. “I can’t comment on what life would have been like if Jackson hadn’t been born with Down syndrome as I don’t know any different. I just know that I’m lucky to have my children and a supportive network and I really wouldn’t change a thing.” www.pakmag.com.au

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By Amanda Cranston Many parenting experts suggest bossiness is

• Focus on sharing and turn-taking at home to

quite common in the younger years as social

help develop patience and sharing.

skills are still developing and children haven’t yet learnt how to negotiate or compromise.

Rules

Children start to practice sharing and taking turns at playgroup, daycare and kindy, as well and personality also play a part in whether

others, show they can share or consider the

your child is shy, reserved, outgoing or bossy.

feelings of their friends during play.

harness their behaviour rather than quash their leadership spirit.

• Teach them to use the word ‘you’ in conversation as much as possible, such as asking family and friends What do YOU think?, Which game do YOU want to play? and What

Negotiating play in the schoolyard requires a

do YOU want to do first? This helps them

little more maturity than kindy so prep gives

consider the feelings of others and include

kids an opportunity to develop their social skills

friends in the decision-making rather than

while adjusting to school life. Bossiness is still

dictating what everyone should play.

fairly prevalent at this age, but it is also a time when kids become more independent and assertive so they don’t appreciate being told what to do by their peers. This often means that bossy kids get rejected or left out.

Many kids are unaware that they are bossy because their friends are more likely to say “I don’t want to play with you anymore” rather than explaining the real reason. Nigel Latta, author of Politically Incorrect Parenting and new book The Modern Family Survival Guide, says bossy behaviour can often affect friendships

• Teach them how to use decision-breakers when playing with friends to determine who chooses the game and who goes first, such as tossing a coin, playing rock paper scissors, using the ‘eenie meenie miney mo’ rhyme or guessing a number between one and 10.

• Teach them the ‘cake sharing rule’ or ‘grandma’s rule’ as it is sometimes referred to. This entails everyone having a turn so for instance, one person chooses the game, another gets to go first etc.

as peers find it ‘annoying’ and start spending

• Encourage one-on-one play dates with friends

less and less time with the bossy individual.

to help your child develop friendships and

“Children need to be taught how to drive their

practice sharing, turn-taking and their social

bossy behaviour in other ways,” he says. “Even if

skills.

parents have to enforce consequences to help

• As a last resort, introduce consequences

their child change their behaviour.”

So how can parents help?

Parents firstly need to talk to their child about their bossy behaviour and the way it makes others feel.

• Try pointing out to them every time they are being bossy and help them come up with alternative ways of expressing how they feel.

Play

well as learning skills to curb bossy behaviour.

• Praise them whenever they play nicely with

strong leaders so it is important to help them

Bossy Boots

learn what it feels like to be bossed around, as

as at home with siblings, but temperament

Bossy children can actually grow up to be

Friend

• Try role-playing at home so your child can

and rewards if bossy behaviour continues. For example, bossy behaviour may result in an early bedtime, no television or a toy being confiscated for a length of time. A reward may be getting to stay up an extra hour on the weekend, an extra book at bedtime or even a play date.

Bossy children are often very bright and go on to become great leaders, they just need a little

• Model by example and stay calm when your

help learning the difference between being

child barks demands and ask them to repeat

assertive and being bossy.

their request in a polite manner. Make sure all family members do the same.

Dictate

Does your child constantly try to dictate their play with friends and keep telling everyone what to do? If so, there are many ways parents can help them overcome bossy behaviour.

Signs your child may be bossy • Constantly tries to dictate play • Rarely wants to compromise • Wants to play by HIS or HER rules

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Issues Story thanks to Kate Wilkinson

Helping your child deal with grief Early one morning, I climbed into my four-year-old's bed and told her that her aunty had passed away. Aunty had been very sick, but her loss was still painful.

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“How long will it take us to drive to Heaven?”

“Did it hurt her?”

difficult once she started kindergarten.

counsellor, Mal McKissock, most people can deal with their grief within the family. Kids’ Helpline also agree that helping your child work through

me catch my breath.)

their feelings includes doing things as a family,

Then there was hurt and anger:

maintaining normal routine and allowing your child to talk about their feelings and helping them

“I don’t love Aunty anymore because she died.”

express their grief appropriately.

Then it became an excuse:

We spent a lot of time with our extended family,

“You can’t be mean to me. My aunty went to

eating meals together, going for weekend trips

heaven.” (We did explain that was not appropriate.)

away and working together to make sure that

Tears would flow uncontrollably and she would

a wonderful distraction for everyone.

each family member was supported. This provided

Fortunately, educators are well trained in helping children deal with grief and my daughter’s teacher was extremely supportive, giving her space to cry and keeping us updated about behaviours that she was exhibiting that could be related to her grieving process.

Over the year, she has grown and matured, as children do, and she no longer uses her loss as an excuse to get what she wants and talks about what she remembers about her aunt. There are times when we all cry and feel sad, but we have found that supporting each other and allowing

My daughter also found an outlet in art and

each person space to express their feelings has

happened to be.

created pictures that showed how happy Aunty

worked wonders for helping our child to deal with

All of us struggle to come to terms with loss, but

was in heaven as she was no longer sick and had

her pain.

a wonderful view of fireworks. While this often

were at the shops, at the park, or wherever we

as grown-ups, we are able to work through our grief thanks to our wisdom and experience. This

made us feel sad, it was a beautiful way for her to release her emotions in an appropriate way.

Another piece of wonderful advice from

Another difficulty we had to surmount was

Kids’ Helpline is that “small steps and

differing triggers. Being an extraordinarily

changes in behaviour, and great patience,

work through their raw feelings the way adults do.

empathic person, once my daughter was upset

are important parts of recovery and

about something, it would remind her that she

starting anew.”

Fortunately, there are websites and community

was sad about her aunt and it would be virtually

is definitely not the case for smaller children. They have barely grasped using their words instead of throwing tantrums and cannot be expected to

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impossible to comfort her. This was particularly

parents to help their children. According to grief

“Can I die too so I can see her?” (That one made

wail, asking why her aunt had died when we

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Education

Series Story thanks to Dr Craig Murison

Parent Power Children do much better at school if their parents are actively engaged in their education and even time-poor modern parents can make a difference to their child’s attitude to learning Parents play a vital role in the education of their

You can also sit down with your children and

The fact that many people feel very time poor

children. It is clear that when parents display an

talk to them (calmly) about their report card or

seems to have added to the degree to which

open interest and are actively involved in their

the results on an assignment. Ask them what

parents expect schools to take care of their

children’s learning, children generally achieve

they think they did well and what they can do

children’s learning needs. The simple truth is that

better results at school and are more engaged in

to improve for next time. This is one way to

without parent backup children are unlikely to

learning. However, in many families these days,

demonstrate your interest to your child. Talk to

realise their full potential. Schools cannot take

both parents work and as a result they are often

them encouragingly about why doing their best

the place that parents hold in their children’s

time poor and find it difficult to juggle their

is important.

learning journeys.

multiple commitments.

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What happens at school is really important, but

As one prominent educator recently said of State

The good news is it doesn’t always have to take a

without backup from home it is nothing more

Government plans to involve parents even more

lot of time to have a positive impact on children’s

than just a good start. The Queensland Teacher’s

in the education of their children, ‘…(the plan)

learning outcomes. Something as simple as

Union was quoted recently referring to research

encourages parents to instruct kids to value the

letting your children see you reading can make

which shows that school is responsible for 20 per

learning experience by creating a relationship

a difference. It might be a novel, or a newspaper,

cent of a child’s learning, while family and the

between what happens in the classroom, home

or even a repair manual for a car. The simple

social environment contribute 40 per cent each.

and community… this is about recognising that

fact that they see that you value reading has an

Parents are therefore the primary educators of

school cannot possibly do it all’ and how ‘vital

impact.

their children.

parents are in the learning process’ (Courier Mail 13/03/13). www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

News money

Women Beat Men

The latest tips in the world of finance

SMART Ways

by Fiona Thorogood

Smart ways to battle higher costs With living costs on the increase, many Australians are feeling the pinch, but new research shows most of us are taking sensible steps to make our money stretch further.

Start by taking a look through your transaction account statements. If you’re paying a regular account fee of say, $5 a month, switching to a no-fee account could see you save $60 each year.

According to the survey by ING Direct, eight out of ten Australians say their living costs have climbed over the past 12 months with the main culprits being higher utility bills, grocery costs and fuel.

Next, check the rate you’re paying on your credit card. There’s a tremendous range of interest rates charged on different cards – from 9.25% to almost 23%. On a card balance of about $3,000 switching from one of the most expensive cards to one charging about 10% could see you save about $300 in annual interest costs.

On the plus side, it also seems as though the majority of households experiencing higher bills are using smart strategies to make ends meet. Six out of ten (60%) are shopping around for bargains, 53% are spending less and making do with what they have, and 49% are shopping more carefully at the supermarket.

It‘s amazing how we tend to seek out discounts on items like groceries or clothing yet we often fail to take the same approach with our everyday bank account, credit card, insurance or home loan. Yet big savings can be made on these products.

A new survey has shown that women are much better at keeping on top of finances by budgeting and saving than men but they drop the ball when it comes to longterm wealth generation.

The same principle of shopping around also applies to car insurance and home and contents cover. With big variations in premiums between insurers, you could make substantial savings by comparing policies and costs at renewal time.

The ME Bank survey for MoneySmart Week also

Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner from ipac north queensland and can be contacted on 4046 5555 for more info, or visit www.ipac.com.au/northqueensland

doing so within 12 months compared to only 36%

showed that while a similar percentage of men and women are planning to invest in shares, bonds and property, there is a big difference in when they believe they will do it – 51% of men who are planning to invest are confident they will start of women (26% of women didn’t know when they would achieve this goal at all). Effie Zahos, Editor of Money magazine, says setting a goal with a realistic budget and a timeline is the first step.

These articles contain general financial advice only and do not take into consideration your personal circumstances.

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Health pak

news

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time to drop school drop-offs?

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PINK RIBBON Day

28 October

Nearly 3000 Queensland women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and tragically over 460 women will lose their lives to this terrible disease each year.

This is why all Queenslanders will come

provide support services to improve the

together on Pink Ribbon Day, Monday 28

quality of life for those affected by breast

October, to show their support for the one

cancer, along with research into potential

in eight Queensland women who will be

new treatments and prevention measures,”

diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of

she said.

85 years.

A generation ago most kids rode, walked or caught a bus to school but it’s been estimated that nowadays nearly half of children are driven to school. Parents’ reasons for doing this are mostly to do with safety and convenience but does it mean our kids are missing out on vital exercise?

Throughout October you can show your

Dr. Jan Garrard at Deakin University says that the

“A diagnosis of breast cancer can be a

support by registering to receive a box of

reason modern children are not meeting physical

traumatic experience that can severely

pink merchandise to sell or by purchasing a

activity guidelines is because they’re getting less

disrupt a woman’s family and working

pink ribbon on Pink Ribbon Day. Simply go

incidental exercise rather than because they’re doing

life. However outcomes are continuing to

to www.pinkribbonday.com.au.

less sport and activities. UK studies have found young

improve,” said Cancer Council Queensland’s spokesperson, Katie Clift.

Funds raised from Pink Ribbon Day go towards vital cancer research, prevention

“By participating in Pink Ribbon Day, every

programs and support services such as

day Queenslanders can help Cancer Council

Cancer Council Helpline, 13 11 20.

adolescent girls are around seven times more likely to meet physical activity guidelines if they travel actively to school.

Psychologists also suggest that allowing kids to get to school by themselves also teaches them

Cheap & Easy Nit Treatment

independence and responsibility. While there is no hard and fast rule as to when children are ready to get to school by themselves, most experts agree that they should be at least 10 years of age but parents

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needs to consider their child’s maturity and the traffic conditions between your home and the school.

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Nutrition pak

Product news

Corn Juicy Fruit

by Rebecca McKenna

Do you often wonder whether you should be giving your kids fruit juice? You might be thinking that fruit is good for you so why is fruit juice ‘bad’? Juice is not necessarily ‘bad’, however, when fruit is juiced and given in large amounts, it can become a big sugar hit for your kids.

Water is always going to be the best option, and you can probably already hear your kids saying, “BORING”!!! It is fine to give your kids fruit juice, but it is best to do so in moderation (125ml per day).

If you find your child is replacing juice for water you may need some alternative ideas.

• Choose a natural 100% fruit juice with no added extras • Give your kids juice as a weekend treat • Water it down. Pour a glass of water and add a small amount of juice • Freeze some juice in an ice cube tray.

The kids will love to suck on these on a hot North Queensland day!

Yummy corn can be used in so many ways and is a fantastic source of dietary fibre, niacin, folate,

One of my favourite childhood treats was a home made fruit juice ice block in summer, it always seemed so much more exciting because I had helped Mum make them myself. The great thing about these is that it is an appropriate amount of juice, you know exactly what is in the ice block and the biggest worry you will have is making sure the kids don’t put their sticky little juice fingers all over the furniture!

vitamin C and carbohydrate for long lasting energy. It is generally available all year round and can be bought fresh, frozen or tinned. Corn can be steamed, boiled or cooked on the BBQ with a sprinkling of paprika. It can also be used to make delicious corn fritters or added to savoury muffins for an extra flavour hit.

Rebecca McKenna is an Accredited Practising Dietitian at Health Management Cairns (www.healthmanagement.com.au) who specialises in children, psychology of eating and weight loss.

You can connect with Health Management and ask Rebecca questions on Facebook.

If you are looking for fruit juice alternatives that your kids will enjoy, try adding some orange or strawberry pieces to a jug of water, or a couple of teaspoons of Milo in some milk to keep their bones growing super strong.

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VENUE Cairns Civic Theatre Bunnings Warehouse Cairns Civic Theatre Cairns Central Stratford Library East Innisfail State School Old Preschool

Cairns Civic Theatre City Library Cairns Civic Theatre Smithfield Library Mossman Library East Innisfail State School Old Preschool

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Mealtimes are a great time to come together as a family and, because of today’s busy lifestyles, for some families it is the only time that everyone talks to each other. Hungry children, or notso-hungry children, short attention spans and other distractions can turn mealtimes into a battle. Having routines and expectations that are well thought out and reasonable will help to eliminate these battles.

The following tips may be useful for your family at mealtimes: • Give your kids a clear message about the importance of eating together as a family by turning off mobile phones, the television and electronic games. Don’t answer the phone during dinner.

• Praise your children for their efforts and reward them for good mealtime behaviour. Rewards could include an extra bedtime story or a quick game before bedtime.

• Get the children involved in shopping and food preparation.

Megan Colahan is the principal psychologist at Colahan Psychology (37 O’Keefe Street, Cairns North). For more information call 4053 1122 or email megan@colahan-psychology.com.au

• Concentrate on making mealtimes fun and enjoyable so that your children are more likely to want to stay at the table.

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• Have realistic expectations of how long your children are able to sit at the table. For children aged four to six years of age, fifteen minutes is probably a reasonable time frame.

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• Include everyone in the conversation. Don’t use the time to have adult conversations or to discuss misbehaviour, poor school performance or other stressful matters. Talk to each other and share stories.

How to minimise sibling battles READER QUESTION: My fourteen-year old daughter often says that she ‘hates’ her younger brother and he tells me that he feels the same way about her. Our home is more like a war zone than a happy family unit.

They argue and tease each other constantly.

The neighbours have complained about the yelling and screaming that goes on between these two – especially when I am not home.

They seem to not be able to stand each other.

What can I do to help them get on better and reduce the level of conflict in my home?

Siblings certainly don’t have to get along all the time. Many brothers and sisters fight and compete with each other while they are growing up but it may help to know that they eventually become very close when they are older.

In theory, allowing children to sort out their differences without parental intervention helps them develop problem solving and communication skills. However, sometimes these ‘differences’ can make life distressing and uncomfortable for everyone else in the house.

Do you know what is the cause of this fighting?

You haven’t mentioned who is the main instigator although it is often the biggest and strongest child who wins these kinds of battles which increases jealousy and rivalry.

Younger siblings may be envious of the older sibling’s possessions, freedom and just the fact that they are older.

Is one of your children more popular or ‘successful’ than the other? If so remind them that both have strengths and abilities and the

fact that they may have different personalities and interests, doesn’t mean that one is better or worse than the other.

Whatever the cause of the conflict, let them know you’ve had enough of their constant bickering. You have the right to set some boundaries for verbal interaction between your two children so put some consistent and meaningful consequences in place for ‘yelling and screaming’. Avoid making false threats (or giving false promises). Consistent parenting, modelling mutual respect and not comparing one child to another is important.

Denise Bewert is Group Educator for CentaCare, 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@centacarecairns.org www.pakmag.com.au

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By Amanda Cranston

PinkyMcKay Parenting guru, author and lactation specialist Pinky McKay is coming to Cairns next month to run a seminar on Toddler Tactics and introduce new mums to the health benefits of ‘boobie bikkies’.

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fatty acids.” Pinky explains that the biscuits

in a world of wonder and imagination and find

a different personality and no two are the same

nourish the nervous system of both mum and

delight in almost anything. They know how to be

so parents need to work with their own child to

baby, help boost energy and milk supply and

happy and are just a joy to be around.”

enhance their individual development at their

they taste good. She is bringing a supply of these

own pace.” She says she hates competitive parents

‘bikkies’ including gluten and dairy free versions

as they create so much anxiety for other parents,

to Cairns for the seminar, but says they can also

causing them to doubt themselves, worry their

be bought online through her website.

child is not meeting milestones and generally makes them feel inadequate.

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Toddler Tactics Seminar

Pinky has also recently launched two other new products on her website including Boobie Beads

Pinky’s TODDLER TACTICS Seminar

Pinky’s seminar will provide helpful suggestions

and Bamboobies. The Boobie Beads are nursing

is on Monday 18 November, 7.30pm-

on how to handle tantrums, sleep routines,

beads for baby to play with while breastfeeding

9.30pm at Machans Beach Community

feeding, separation anxiety, behaviour issues

that are made from a hospital-grade soft silicone.

Hall, Tucker Street, Machans Beach.

and the difference between bringing up boys

The Bamboobies are heart-shaped nursing pads

compared with girls. She will also be talking

which are discreet, hygienic and absorbent pads

about her lactation cookies called Boobie Bikkies,

which help prevent thrush and bacteria. The

which she launched a year ago for new mums. “A

pads come in a range of colours and are proving

Isha Fair Trade, next to Neil’s Organics

lot of new mums suffer from stress, poor nutrition

popular.

cnr James and McLeod Streets, Cairns

Tickets are available online at www.pinkymckay.com or in-store

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Baby

GAGA for Gourmet

October 2013

Baby books

review new Books

POTTY Watch

Yoo-Hoo, Ladybird!

By Mem Fox Little ones will love this simple story of hide and seek as they search for the ladybird on each page.

According to Canstar Blue’s annual parent opinion research many babies (46%) eat better quality food than their parents!

More than two thirds (69%) say they like to make sure their baby enjoys a regular diet of super-foods such as avocado, blueberries, salmon, broccoli and goji or acai berries. One third

Varicose Veins

(33%) of parents feed their babies organic food but they don’t eat organic food themselves.

Statistics show that 8 out of 10 women who have had two or more pregnancies will experience varicose veins.

There are several reasons for this

regular gentle exercises, going for a

including an increase in the amount of

quick walk if you’re sitting or standing for

blood circulating in the body, weight gain

prolonged periods and eating a balanced

putting pressure on the pelvic veins and

diet. Also monitor your lower veins for

progesterone causing the blood vessel

changes or discomfort and consult with a

walls to relax.

vein health specialist to get a prescription

Dr. Peter Paraskevas, a leader in the

for a graduated compression stocking.

Gift

idea

RRP $19.99

Noah Dreary

By Aaron Blabey An interesting tale about a boy who

The research also investigated attitudes towards eco-friendly baby products and found that

complains so much

while almost half of all parents (46%) rated eco products very important for their baby, only

his head falls off. The

29% considered chemical-free, environmentally friendly products very important for the rest

doctor can’t fix it so

of the family.

what will he do?

RRP $24.99

Given that half the battle of toilet training is reminding your child to go to the toilet, a new product has entered the market to take care of that for you!

Baby Dental Tips

Xander's Panda Party

Often parents wonder why it’s so important to protect baby’s

By Lina Sue Park

first teeth when they will eventually fall out anyway. The first

A joyful tale of

teeth are necessary for chewing and speaking but they are also the

fun from a master

space holders and pathways for the adult teeth to erupt. If they are

storyteller and winner

lost early to tooth decay, it can lead to crooked teeth in later life.

of the prestigious

non-surgical treatment of varicose veins,

Between pregnancies non-surgical

says there is little you can do to prevent

treatment is available which will help

Potty Watch is a toilet training timer that allows you to set

varicose veins during pregnancy but you

alleviate painful symptoms and physical

a timer to remind your child to go to the toilet with a fun

Newbery Medal.

can try sleeping on your left side, doing

appearance.

catchy song. For more info go to www.pottywatch.com.au

RRP $19.95

Redlynch

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Wardrobe wake up

Narissa, a 28 year old mum of three, was nominated for a makeover this month by her sister who jokes that she dresses too old for her age.

DRESSING

your age

Narissa's Makeover Gerlinda: "Narissa has a great figure but for some reason has been hiding it behind baggy loose clothes that are mostly black! She is also only 28 years old so even though she's a mum, she's still young but her style is far from youthful. So we ditched the baggy dress for a more slim fitting dress that shows off her shape and introduced her to the world of colour. This makes her look much more youthful and stylish"

before

Mikayla: "Blonde hair requires high maintenance so is not always practical for mums because everybody else tends to come first when it comes to time and money. So we opted for a fresh new ombrĂŠ look for Narissa which is easier to maintain."

after

If you've got it, flaunt it!

Special

Offer

Mikayla is offering 30% off all colour changes for PakMag readers. Call 4031 1040 to make an appointment.

Hair & Makeup thanks to savvy

Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for Mirror Image Consultations www.mirrorimageconsultations.com Want a makeover? Send in a photo and a few words as to why you would like one to competitions@pakmag.com.au

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Home edition

Retreat

Oct 2013

TREND This season’s latest trend is gradient dyed fabrics. We’ve incorporated this new look by using a teal blue throw with a soft gradient to pastel blue

x a l e r o t e c a l p A

to accent the stained glass window.

Design Tips Flooring Tips

FlooringTips from Zanzoo Flooring

Parents

r e tr e a t Thanks to the team at Bold Interiors

Bold Interiors Design Tips:

• A parents bedroom needs a look that conveys

[1] Choose neutral tones and

[5] Add lots of cushions – okay,

hop out of bed.

luxurious textures for a relaxed and

men don’t usually like them but they

welcoming look

do look beautiful and comfy!

• It doesn't need to have the same flooring as

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want the floor to feel to your barefeet when you

the rest of the house – it can be a feature in its own right.

[2] Use pops of colour to break up

[6] Furniture - a well-designed

wardrobe is a must. Speak to a

cabinetmaker or Bold Interiors for

customised storage. Don’t forget a

nice bedside table that looks good

• Timber has a lovely natural feel but needs

and also provides useful storage.

maintenance. Consider vinyl planks as a

the neutral scheme

[3] Treat yourself to some beautiful

After a hectic day of looking after children every parent deserves a sanctuary – somewhere relaxing in the home where you can retreat to

warmth and comfort – think about how you

bedlinen – there are some wonderful

Australian textile designers worth

checking out. Have a look at Aura

bedlinen (www.aurahome.com.au)

[4] Lighting – create ambient lighting

but have enough bedside lighting

so you can curl up with a great book.

A beautiful light shade can add

[7] Window treatments – curtains

soften the space and are a great way

to add colour or a pattern. Alternatively

use a plain block out fabric with sheer

curtains hung in front.

• Carpet is an obvious choice but longer term the Cairns humidity takes it's toll.

good alternative.

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Home edition

Oct 2013

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Playroom Ideas diyhome

By Sofie Buchholz

Ideas that won’t break the budget Creating a separate kid’s play area in your home helps contain the toys and allows kids to play, create and relax in their own space.

We’ve separated this kid’s space into four different areas along the same lines as a kindy classroom and repurposed some existing household items to turn it into a fun but functional ‘wild west adventure’.

Quality built with pride

[1] Quiet area – Old cot mattresses can be

turned into comfortable seating – cover with

bright new fabric and add cushions. Create

stylish shelving by attaching inexpensive

storage baskets together (alternatively, look for

recycled milk crates).

[2] Craft & homework area – Find an

• 16 years local building industry experience • FREE QuotEs to the Cairns and FNQ region Call 4056 3089 or visit www.ashleejoneshomes.com.au

inexpensive desk - this one was sourced from

a car boot sale for $5. Blackboards are great in

a play area - spray blackboard paint on a

stretched canvas. An old window blind and

retro clipboards attached to the wall serve as

a peg board for finished artwork.

[3] Pretend play area – A tepee sparks the

imagination for lots of ‘cowboys and Indians’

adventures.

[4] General play area – Use a rug or carpet

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off-cut (available from most carpet retailers) to

make a comfortable play space. This brown

carpet off-cut was only $40 and it’s topped off

with a Big W rug for $60.

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Travel guide October 2013

Holiday Tips

Family Guide to

the GoldCoast Story by Kylie Stokes & Elaine Seager

The Gold Coast is a mecca for families and with gorgeous surf beaches, world class golf courses, lush green rainforest and lots of Theme Parks you are guaranteed an action-packed holiday where you’ll never run out of things to do.

If you’re planning on travelling during school holidays it’s always a good idea to plan your trip well in advance as this will ensure you get the best deals on flights and accommodation.

Getting Around Hiring a car is the best way to get around the Gold Coast if you’re travelling as a family. Having your own vehicle will provide you the greatest flexibility and allow you to easily explore the surrounding regions at your leisure.

For those who prefer to avoid driving, check out the transfer passes that are available. There are various passes available with one of the best covering your choice of a three to 14 day period including transfers to accommodation from Gold Coast Airport, unlimited scheduled transfers from your accommodation to the major theme parks and unlimited use of the scheduled shopping shuttle service.

Hire a car

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Travel guide

Gold Coast

NEW

October 2013

Check out Dreamworld's newest and scariest attraction that's just been launched: Zombie Evilution

Bike Riding

Swimming

Family Guide to

the GoldCoast

Tickets:

Other Things to Do:

accommodation. Make sure you book

Whilst you can buy individual day passes to each

• Australian Outback Spectacular – A fun

of the parks, the best value approach for families

evening out for kids which celebrates the

properties will guarantee this.

is to purchase a pass that allows you unlimited

courageous spirit of the Australian horse while

entry over a certain time period so you can come

you enjoy a delicious three course dinner.

and go as you please during your holiday.

THEME Parks [1] Dreamworld – For 30 years this has been the Gold Coast’s must-do attraction with hectares of thrill seeker rides

[3] Sea World – home to polar bears, dolphins, seals, penguins and sharks, Sea World is the most educational of the parks and it also has a few rides for kids.

[4] Wet ‘n’ Wild – Australia’s premier water park with lots of ‘splashtacular’ slip and slide fun. The perfect place to cool down in the summer holidays but it’s very popular so get there early.

• Super Pass - unlimited entry to Warner Bros.

• Jetboating on the broadwater

supervised kids club with a water park and

• Skypoint Observation Deck – see spectacular

style with family and interconnecting rooms

Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild for 28 consecutive days for one low price

21 consecutive days TIP: Beat the Crowds • Arrive early

360 degree views of the Gold Coast at Q1

• Shopping - visit Pacific Fair or Harbour Town

• Crown Towers Resort – one to three bedroom

for some serious retail therapy

apartments available. Children are well catered

• The Hinterland - for a change of pace explore Lamington National Park, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook for the Glow Worm Caves.

• Visit on rainy days

• Sport - watch a Titans or Gold Coast Suns

rather than going to the closest attractions • Pre-purchase tickets online

available. This is THE resort for families. (Check out their FREE offer on page 46)

• Go midweek

• Head further afield when you enter the park

adventure playground on site. Rooms are hotel

• Jupiters Casino - take in a stage show

during footy season.

• Beaches – enjoy the world famous Surfers Paradise or one of the beautiful canals.

• Use e-ticket express gates

Accommodation:

Coast’s newest park is smaller than Wet ‘n’ Wild and has some of

• Check out ‘early entry passes’ and ‘virtual

The Gold Coast has an abundance of affordable

the most cutting edge water based attractions.

queuing’ devices

self-contained apartments and hotel style

[5] Whitewater World – adjoining Dreaworld, the Gold

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through to 12 year olds. The resort has a fully

to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World over

memorabilia for film lovers.

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caters for families with kids from babies

our leading native wildlife adventure parks

There’s also Wiggles World for younger kids.

action stunt show, wandering cartoon characters and movie

• Paradise Resort Gold Coast – this resort truly

Your options include:

• Holiday World Pass - unlimited entry

studio, Warner Bros. Movie World has thrill rides, a daily live-

Recommendations:

• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - One of

including the ‘Big 6’, interactive shows and animal attractions.

[2] Warner Bros Movie World – Doubling as a movie

interconnecting hotel rooms because not all

for with features such as a lagoon style pool, games room and children’s playground.

• Mantra Sun City – located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this resort offers a great range of accommodation plus they have a kid’s games room and a waterslide.

• Sea World Resort & Water Park – Families are well catered for here with a Kids Club and WaterPlay aqua playground. Rooms are hotel style.

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was rescued and treated for his injuries. Officially incorporated in March this year, the group already has more than 80 members across the Tablelands,

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workshops to teach people how to become native wildlife carers. They provide full training in how to look after a whole range of native animals.

members who don’t care for animals, but are able to help in other ways, like volunteering on the 24-hour phone hotline, or simply being a financial supporter.

If you’re interested in doing this you must also

Spring and summer tends to be a busy time for

obtain a permit. The most important thing is that

wildlife carers, with many new babies born and

the animals receive the best possible care and

lots of animals on the move so if anyone comes

are able to be released fit and healthy back to the

across injured or orphaned wildlife, call the 24

Many members of the group help operate a 24

wild. It really is the most satisfying feeling to see

hour hotline on 4091 7767. The volunteer on the

hour phone hotline (4091 7767), so members of

an animal you have cared for released back to its

hotline will also be able to provide advice on how

the public can ring in anytime they find injured

life in the wild.

to care for the animal until a carer can be found.

Many hundreds of calls are received each year for

Luckily Mr Percival eventually made a full recovery

injured and orphaned animals, so new members

after extensive stitching and several courses of

The group has carers experienced in looking

are always welcome. Some of the most common

antibiotics and he was released back into the wild

after all sorts of native animals, including birds,

reasons wildlife come into care include attacks

at Tinaroo Dam. If you would like to become

wallabies, possums, snakes and reptiles. Some

from dogs and cats and collisions with cars.

a native wildlife carer, call the 24 hour phone

of the more interesting animals that have been

Some animals can require months of care and

hotline on 4091 7767 or check the website at

rescued and cared for by members include tree

extensive veterinary treatment, while others

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with wildlife carers based in Mt Molloy, Dimbulah, Mareeba, Atherton, Ravenshoe, Malanda and everywhere in between.

or orphaned native wildlife and an experienced carer can be found to look after the animal.

• Face Painting • Puppets • Balloons • Games • Music • Other costumes available

Tablelands Wildlife Rescue is also running

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Pets fav

Fav Pet Shot of the month will WIN a bag of Hill’s Pet Food donated by Hill’s and sponsored by Cairns Veterinary Clinic

Cairns Veterinary Clinic

October entries

Boots loved by Harry

Choppy loved by Emily

Fleas – an all year round problem in the tropics Fleas can be a major issue for pet owners and their pets. These blood-sucking parasites are not only a nuisance but cause considerable discomfort to your pets.

PRIZE winner

Bella loved by Kobi

Ginger loved by Jodie

Winners prize

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.

Colouring in & Win:

Day trip to Fitzroy:

Dinosnores:

• Daniel Edwards • Jake Jensen • Alexis Kennedy • Zara De Marchi

• Karyn Grace

• Toni Shutterwood • Michelle Giacomin

• Gillian Huleux • Daniel Circus • Marly Varoy-Laks

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hatching which result in severe flea infestations

suggest you use a product such as Advantix (for

anaemia, flea allergic dermatitis (a common

so follow these tips to keep them at bay.

dogs only) or Frontline that treats fleas but also

skin condition seen by veterinarians) and

Eliminating fleas from your pet and home:

helps to prevent ticks as well.

skin infections. They are also involved in the transmission of tapeworm.

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Word meanings:

Fleas also cause other health issues such as

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[1] Treat all pets within the household with an effective flea control product at regular

Pets can be exposed to fleas just about anywhere

intervals throughout the year even if they do

– in your backyard, from the neighbourhood cat,

not show signs of fleas, this will help to prevent

visiting family member’s dog, on walks or at

future infestations. Comb or brush your pet each

the beach.

day to remove eggs.

Once a female flea lands on your pet it lays up

[2] As only five per cent of the flea problem

to 50 eggs per day so it doesn’t take long to go

is on your pet it is important to clean the

from just a few fleas to a serious infestation.

environment in and around your home.

Once laid, these eggs are shed from your pet

Vacuum or steam clean areas where your pet

into the home environment. After one to six days

sleeps or sits. Wash all bedding, blankets, and

the eggs begin to hatch into flea larvae, before

pillows in hot water. Mow the grass, trim shrubs

developing into flea pupae after five to 11 days.

and weed gardens in all outdoor areas where

Adult fleas begin to emerge from the pupae

your pet likes to hang out. Flea bombs are also

stage after 14 days but the flea pupae can remain

useful.

dormant for 350 days awaiting a host or the right environment.

For more information about fleas visit our website at www.cairnsvet.com.au or contact one of our three clinics for advice about the best product available for your pet.

From tablets to spot on treatments, there are many flea products available and it’s important

The high humidity and temperatures in the

to select the right one for your pet. Due to the

tropics create the perfect environment for rapid

severity of this year’s paralysis tick season we

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out&about

submit your photos

email to: photos@pakmag.com.au

tre Tia & Layla at Cairns Recreation Cen

Isayah at Etty Bay Lachie & Lily at Goldsborough Nat

Kayne at Cairns Recreation Centre

ional Park

Emmy at Fig Tree Playground

Sophie & Darelle at Muddy's

Hayden at Muddy's

Imogen & Paige at Muddy's

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Kira & Carol at Cairns Rec

Lilybell out & about

Ella & Maya Jayne

Skyla & Jade

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BY Bree James

Kimchi & Richy Korean BBQ

House

There’s much more to Kimchi & Richy than delicious Korean BBQ food. It’s a cultural experience that your kids will love.

Located on Sheridan Street, Kimchi & Richy is a

that the kids also started tucking into our food

brand new Korean restaurant that is already a hit

too! So then we ordered Pork Ribs marinated in

with local Asian families for it’s delicious food. But

yummy soy sauce, which the kids also liked the

they are keen to encourage non-Asian families to

look of (are you beginning to see a pattern!).

experience a Korean BBQ too, and eating there

After several requests for “more!” the kids were

is a great way to introduce your kids to a whole

finally full and Agatha encouraged us to let them

different culture without the airfares!

play in the fully supervised kids club so we could

When we arrived the restaurant was full, the ambience was fantastic and our kids were very excited about the prospect of having a ‘fire’ on the table to cook our food on. We were offered a cocktail ‘soju’, a sweeter version of a native Korean distilled beverage that was a perfect aperitif before our meal.

We ordered Teriyaki Chicken Jap-Chae (stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and Teriyaki Chicken) for the kids because they’re not spicy and they’re really yummy and healthy (you can also order this in vegetable, beef or seafood if you wish).

For the adults, we chose the dish of the night, Lamb Cutlet marinated in the most amazing flavours. It was completely divine, so much so,

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continue eating in peace. Needless to say they ran off and started playing before I had even signed them in! By the time I returned, Trent had cooked Marinated Pork Belly with chilli soy sauce

Tips for eating at a Korean BBQ: • Pretty much as soon as you sit down little dishes of food will be brought to your table that you didn’t order. Don’t panic – they’re called panchan and they’re FREE.

and Marinated Oyster Blade. Both were delicious.

• You will be provided with a hotplate

Every night there is a free Korean salad bar and

on your table to cook your meat

dessert is also available although, to be honest,

• Sauces – 2-4 different sauces are usually

we were completely full by the end of our meal.

supplied including a sweet soy, salt

The playroom with staff looking after the children

and sesame oil, dwenjang (a fermented

is definitely a drawcard at Kimchi & Richy and

soybean paste) and a hot red sauce.

makes the idea of dining out with young children

• Spices – not all Korean dishes are hot

much more attractive. By the time we were ready to leave, the kids obviously didn’t want to go so all in all, it was a great night for everyone.

Kimchi & Richy is located at 100 Sheridan St (next to First Choice Liquor). Call 4041 2992 to book or email kimchinrichy@hotmail.com

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