PakMag Cairns - April 2014

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ISSUE 82

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Complete Guide of April Events

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GROW YOUR

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Guide to the Easter School Holidays

Do you or don't you?

Should you step in when you see someone else's child misbehave?

Parenting

Journey Reading your child's manual

win Pete the Sheep Theatre Tickets

For details go to page 28

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Contents

notes

April

Hello and welcome to our Easter school holiday eggs-travaganza!

Firstly thanks to everyone who attended our recent Easter PakClub - what a fantastic time we had at Stockland with so much chocolate and fun with the Easter Bunny. If you missed out, you can still come along to our next event on 8 April at Cairns Central.

There will be chocolate demonstrations and all sorts of other Easter fun.

There's heaps of great activities going on in Cairns for the school holidays this month. See pages 45-46 for more details.

From all the team at PakMag, have a sensational Easter break, enjoy the school holidays and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag. Until next time, happy reading!

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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell 09 In the Genes 10

Do You or Don't You?

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The Parenting Journey

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Grow Your Own

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Tech Talk

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PakHealth

20 Nutrition

kids 27 Kids MiniMag

babies 35 Baby News: Baby Nursing Strike

things to win

23 PakRecipes 25 What’s On 27

Mini Mag

02 WIN Peppa Pig Live Show tickets 02 WIN a Music Class voucher

35 PakBaby

03 WIN a Bad Fishy Family Pass

39 Ages & Stages

28 WIN tickets to Pete the Sheep

40 HOME: Home Office

30 WIN a Ben & Holly DVD

43 Ashlee Jones Homes Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Janelle May REgional sales Manager: Tammy Parsons Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston & submitted writers 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 Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be 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 advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

45 School Holiday Guide 49 Pioneer Weekend 51 Batter Up! 52 Children's Festival 55 Cairns Vet Clinics 56 The Dad Diary

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what’s new

inBRIEF Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt

Jet Boating Family Law Bassano Law is a new boutique law firm specialising in family law, child protection and domestic violence.

Rebekah Bassano has extensive experience in these areas and is committed to providing a discrete, understanding and personal service to families going through separation. If you need legal assistance, call Rebekah on 0428 689 484 or email Rebekah@bassanolaw.com.au

Hot Cross Buns!

30 May (1.00pm)

WIN

Cairns Civic Theatre

Everyone’s favourite pig is coming to Cairns for a show at the Civic Theatre next month. In this beautiful theatrical production, Peppa Pig and her friends set off on a treasure hunt as audiences are delighted by true-to-life puppets and sing-a-longs with some of Australia’s most talented musical theatre performers. The show is guaranteed to end with loud snorts (of laughter).

TO WIN: Thanks to LifeLike Touring we have two family passes to give away to

There’s nothing better than delicious hot cross buns hot out of the oven with lashings of butter. New family owned Bakery, Bake Me Home in Stockland, is offering a special price of one dozen buns for only $6 for PakMag readers this month (see their ad for more details). All of their wide range of products are baked fresh so if you fancy a little treat for your morning or afternoon break, you know where to go!

Healthy Lunchboxes 28 April (6.45pm) marlin Coast FAmily Daycare

two lucky families. For your chance to win go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us what you

Bad Fishy Launches

WIN

Trinity Inlet

Fancy doing something different with the kids these school holidays? Bad Fishy are offering 35 minute Jet Boating adventures on Trinity Inlet with spins, slides, fish-tails and water-walls all part of the fun with a funky tunes soundtrack. Children must be at least 120cm tall. There’s a great special for locals this month – adults ride for the same price as kids during April if your mention PakMag when you book. Go to www.badfishy.com.au for more information or call 0499 490 030.

should wear when jumping in muddy puddles?

Mini Maestros Music Classes for Pre-schoolers

WIN

This Australian music program for pre-school kids (six months to five years) is just about to launch in Cairns for the first time. Run by highly qualified music teacher, Stacey Norris, the

Chinese Medicine Practitioner Lara Joffe is passionate about teaching people about ‘food as medicine’ and is giving a free talk this month for parents about how to replace common lunchbox foods with more nutritious options. It is being held at Marlin Coast Family Daycare Office in Smithfield. If you are interested in attending call 4057 9977.

TO WIN: For your chance to win a family pass go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us the name of the 35 minute Bad Fishy ride?

IGA Charity Car Rally 3-4 May

classes take children through a carefully planned and sequential program that introduces basic musical concepts whilst having fun singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments

Registrations are now open for this fun fundraising

and musical games. Classes will start mid-Term 2. For more information call Stacey on 0439

event for the Leukaemia Foundation. Besides being

667 496 or email Stacey.norris@minimaestros.com.au

for a good cause, it is also a great opportunity for

TO WIN: For your chance to win a three week Mini Maestros trial voucher simply go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us what methodology the Mini Maestros program is based on?

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families to have a fun weekend of touring and friendly rivalry whilst taking in the scenery between Cairns and Chillagoe. To register contact Sunny Tan on 4041 1644 or email stan@leukaemia.org.au www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell

TOP pakmag

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PakMag Top 5 Easter Activities

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids Get to Know

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Make an Easter bonnet Make a bunny mask or bunny ears Decorate some eggs Make buckets for your Easter Egg Hunt Make Easter cards for distant ‘relies’

Chocolate Team!

8 April (10am) Cairns Central Love chocolate? Come and watch Angela Bishop from Daintree Estates Chocolate and Maria from the Art of Chocolate Cooking Classes as they talk about

As the owner of Poodlepie Studio, Julie Evans is on a mission to bring back the lost art of sewing to children.

[1] Tell us about your business?

used to be taught to children at school

Poodlepie Studio was started through my

and by parents but it seems to have been

love of sewing and machine embroidery. I

forgotten. The good news is it’s making a

run a market in Mt Sheridan every fortnight

comeback and I am on a mission to revive

under the name Poodlepie Creations and

the lost art of sewing!

as the business grew I needed more space so I set up a studio at home.

the renowned SewingSpot curriculum, which is designed by fashion designers

eight years old and I can still remember

so the children love the fashionable

the dress I made and how proud I felt.

things they get to create. Each student

I bought my first machine when I was

gets to take home up to three items each

15 with money I saved from my job as a

term ranging from accessories to toys.

hairdressing apprentice.

They always find that the end result is so rewarding.

for kids? I find that sewing is good for it’s a great way to help develop fine motor

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skills and hand-eye coordination. Sewing

yummy hot chocolate.

Recordable Bears

are aimed mainly at 7-12 year olds. We use

taught to sew by an old aunt when I was

de-stressing and relaxation and for children

how to making a decadent chocolate dessert and a

[4] How do your classes work? My classes

[2] How did you learn to sew? I was

[3] Why do you think sewing is good

all things chocolatey. They will also be demonstrating

NQ business www.unique4kidz.com.au has some new stock coming in this month including these adorable Recordable Bears. They allow parents to record a personalised message for their child so they’re perfect for children in hospital or if a parent

For more info about Poodlepie Studio, call Julie Evans on 0458 280 150.

is working away from home a lot. They are available in a range of colours. For more information go to www.unique4kidz.com.au or call 0404 020 741. www.pakmag.com.au 5

Show &Tell

Mummy Central PakPanel

Got something to share or shout about?

Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au

Activities Delivered 8 April (9am-12pm) Coffee Club at Cairns Central

Make sure you join us at our next PakPanel

· 10-11am: Come and listen to guest

for lots of fun Easter themed activities.

speakers from Daintree Estates

The Agenda for the morning is: · 9-10am: Get your FREE coffee and cake from the Coffee Club. Take along the voucher from page 3 and your Mummy Central card to redeem this offer

Chocolates, the art of Chocolate Cooking Classes, Cake Rescue and Leonard’s There will be free goody bags for the first 50 people who arrive, plus lots of special discounts and offers from Cairns Central retailers and entertainment for the kids.

easter Bag & Tag Illume Design If you want some engaging, educational activities for your kids these holidays check out this website:

If you want to make your Easter

www.kidsactivitiesdelivered.com.au. Designed by

gifts look extra pretty, check out

a former scientist and teacher, they deliver themed

this special Easter Bag & Tag set

activity boxes to your home with at least four activities

that Illume Design have created.

for kids aged 6-11 and lots of other information. You

Go to www.illumedesign.com.

can choose from five topics; Space, Antarctica, Birds,

au to see more of their stylish

Insects or Ancient Egypt.

collection of party wares.

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By Amanda Cranston

Kids Issues

In theGenes Tanya Querro grew up with a number of large birthmarks on her body, not knowing she had a genetic condition until her youngest son was also born with the same birthmarks.

“The day Tupac was born we noticed large café

through puberty they may develop the condition

to monitor his birthmarks, weight and lungs.

latte-coloured spots on his body and were

in the form of large brown protruding mole-like

He suffers from asthma and is unable to drink

referred to a genetics specialist at the hospital

lumps. Tanya developed these neurofibromas

unfiltered tap water without it causing gastro.

who explained that he had a condition called

or lumps during puberty and again during her

Neuro Fibromatosis 1, also known as NF1,” Tanya

pregnancies and says they can’t be removed as

says. “It was only then I found out I also had the

they will only grow back twice the size. “If these

condition, along with my brother and sister, and

lumps grow too close to the spine they can cause

that it is hereditary.”

scoliosis of the spine and if too close to the head

NFI actually affects one in every 3,000 to 5,000 people worldwide and is diagnosed when

basis. “There is no cure for NF1 and it is always a concern if Tupac gets sick as it can turn serious very quickly,” Tanya says. “We have to manage his symptoms on a daily basis and hope that his condition doesn’t get worse. We are just thankful

Tupac’s birthmarks are on his back, stomach,

Tupac is a happy, healthy little boy who loves

birthmarks on their body, each being more than

groin, legs and head and they will continue to

colouring in, drawing, playing Lego and cars, just

six millimetres in length. It is caused by a faulty

grow in size as he gets older. As a result of NF1

like any other six year old boy.”

gene on chromosome 17 and the severity of the

he suffers from a learning developmental delay,

condition varies from one person to another.

which is common in children suffering from this

don’t have NF1, a condition that is normally present from birth, but as they get older and go www.pakmag.com.au

to be monitored,” she says.

good health is to take multivitamins on a daily

a person has more than six of these brown

Tanya says she is fortunate her other two children

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they can cause brain tumours so they really need

One of the ways in which Tupac maintains

condition. He also needs to have his eyes tested

May is NF Awareness Month for more

once a year as NF1 can cause blindness and

information go to www.nfaa.org.au

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By Amanda Cranston In years gone by the phrase “it takes a village to

and autocratic in their parenting while others

raise a child” was a good representation of how

are more permissive, so reprimanding someone

families raised their children. Extended families

else’s child whose family has a different

and close communities would pitch in to help

approach to discipline can offend some people,”

nurture, educate and discipline children and

she says.

there was no worry about offending the child’s parents like there is today.

you are the only adult in charge, whether the

discipline being carried out at childcare, kindy

rules have been explained and the inappropriate

and school, they are uncomfortable with the

behaviour happens in your home or if the

idea of other parents telling their child off. But

behaviour is harmful and extreme. With so many

do parent’s have a moral responsibility to step in

opinions about what is okay and what isn’t, it

if a child is being unruly or hurtful to another, if

can be difficult for parents to do the right thing

there is no other adult supervision?

in the eyes of others.

Parenting Guru Nigel Latta says he believes it is

Most parents would agree that physical

almost an unwritten rule that a parent should

intervention such as smacking someone else’s

get involved if a child’s behaviour is crossing the

child is totally inappropriate and not at all

line and no-one else is watching or supervising.

acceptable, but is it okay to verbally correct

“If one kid is hurting another kid or being mean

another child’s actions? Many parents seem

to someone then it is a parent’s job to step in,

to agree that this is okay if their child is being

even if it isn’t their child,” he says. “If the kid’s

supervised by another adult, for example on a

behaviour is impacting on someone else then

play date at someone’s home or playing a team

a parent should not stand by and do nothing.”

sport and being brought into line by their coach.

Some parents would disagree and say it is their

Parenting expert Pinky McKay says if a parent

responsibility to reprimand or discipline their

is put in charge then it is their responsibility to

own child, but if they are not present when the

explain up front what behaviour is acceptable

inappropriate behaviour happens shouldn’t

and what is not. “As long as parents set rules

someone step in to stop the behaviour going

from the beginning and are respectful in their

any further? If a parent stands by and does

approach to correcting any bad behaviour, then

nothing for fear of offending another parent,

a parent should be able to tell off someone else’s

are they condoning the behaviour and giving

child while in their care,” she says.

is acceptable?

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What should you do if you see someone else's child misbehaving when their parent isn't there? Everyone has an opinion about it, but are there any hard, fast rules or is it a moral minefield?

know the other parents or family, whether or not

While most parents are comfortable with

others the message that this type of behaviour

Do you or don't you?

Some would argue that it depends how well you

While it is an issue that can really divide a community and place friendships on shaky

Psychologist Jutta Dempsey says parenting

ground, each situation is different and it is up to

styles differ from one family to the next and

the parent involved to make a choice they feel is

this why it can be a sensitive issue in today’s

morally right.

society. “Some parents are more authoritative

TOP Tips to Remember • If you're looking after other people's children, let the child and parent know the rules upfront.

• We all have a responsibility to correct a child who is behaving badly in a way that affects others (eg. being mean or bullying).

• The key point is 'how' you do it and the way you approach it ie. firm but calm and respectful.

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By Jutta Dempsey

Parent Series

The ParentingJourney It is often said that babies don’t come with a book. This is usually an attempt to make sense of the parenting journey because no one can ever really be prepared for parenthood. Every child that comes into the world is unique so each one of us navigates this journey feeling largely inadequate. the most impact on how that storyline will take

searching for answers. We look for the ‘right’ book

shape in future chapters. There is no particular

right here. Reading your baby well will give them

to guide us so we can be certain that we are doing

formula for doing this as each child has unique

the best possible start to their story. Reading them

a great job of parenting. This advice and authority

experiences and perspectives.

wrongly or ignoring what you read – perhaps

helps soothe our self-doubt.

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great mum with a perfect baby. Parenting starts

These feelings of inadequacy make us go

Every parent has to start learning how to read

insisting on a routine the ‘right book/authority’ advises, will start topics that will change your

Yet despite all this, each baby does actually come

their child from the moment they’re born. Some

with it’s own little manual. Each child has their

babies come into the world content whilst others

own unique set of temperament, preferences,

are restless and difficult from very early on.

This story is the first in a series. Over the

intellectual functioning and quirks. And it is

Trying to make sense of your baby’s sleep cycle

next few months we will be looking at your child’s

through reading these well and responding kindly

and digestive system may also leave you feeling

‘instruction manual’ in more depth and showing

and thoughtfully that the ‘book’ is opened to the

completely lost but learning to read your baby is

how their physical, emotional, social and cognitive

‘right’ parenting for your family.

where parenting begins.

development offers insights into who they will

Along the way different topics may be written

At the same time as you’re trying to read and

about in this book as life’s journey brings problems

understand your baby, your plan for parenthood

to be overcome. Interstate moves, a school bully

is usually is thrown on its head within the first few

or an exciting adventure such as an overseas

months as the demands of your baby far exceed

Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist

experience all add twists and turns to your child’s

anything you could ever have imagined. The lack

story. And then there are the significant changes

of sleep addles your brain and you can’t think

at Directions Learning & Behaviour

made such as family breakups, death or serious

straight. So much for all those great plans you

illness that change your child’s story forever. How

had when you were an organised, sociable and

we parent our child as their story unfolds has

informed individual and thought you would be a

child’s story.

become and the best way to parent them.

Guidance. For more info call 4755 2730 or go to www.directionspsych.com.au

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By Bianca C. Ross

GROWYour

Own

The backyard veggie patch is making a comeback as studies show that children who are involved in growing fruit and vegetables are more likely to try different food We should be eating what our grandmother’s ate.

real food that they helped grow themselves. And,

played a part in growing. It’s as rewarding as

That’s the advice being shared by many articles

this is something we can pass on to our kids too.

making it to level ten in the latest phone game or

and studies with regards to nutrition and meal plans. And if I look at my Nan, I couldn’t agree

When children figure out that they can play an

appreciate the time it takes. You watch in wonder

important role in growing their own fruit and

Nan turns one hundred this year. She’s mobile

as the tiny seedling adds leaves, then a flower.

vegetables, they feel a sense of responsibility and

on her own two feet, she has beautiful skin and

You marvel at the bees spreading their pollen

achievement. They want to help and be involved.

perfect teeth, all of which are her own, and

and you wait in anticipation as the flower slowly

Watering, weeding and sorting out pesky snails is

gentlemen twenty to thirty years her junior think

starts to turn into a pod that, in turn, magically

satisfying, and its fun!

she’s a bit of all right. Nan enjoys a glass of wine,

grows into something you can eat.

loves butter and eats everything. And the trick is,

The backyard veggie patch is back. It’s a

And while it’s fun for us, it’s off the Richter scale

step forward to being sustainable and doing

for kids. They are enchanted by the daily changes

something good for our family. The veggie patch

Nan grew up on a farm that had a wonderful

that the veggie patch provides. They pat and

is making a renaissance. It’s the new ensuite –

vegetable patch which she helped tend. She

poke and squeeze with delight at the new things

every home should have one.

finished school when she was twelve, but armed

they see. They also learn that it takes time for

with the knowledge she gained from being out

food to grow and that fruit and veggies need to

in the veggie patch she could win Masterchef

be nurtured and cared for, and that they don’t

Bianca C. Ross is the author of Herbert

and take first prize at the Chelsea Flower Show.

just come in a carton or a crinkly plastic bag.

Peabody and His Extraordinary Vegetable

While our grandmother’s were being taught

They can also share the sense of pride that comes

important survival skills, they were also eating

with picking a tomato or zucchini that they’ve

it’s all in moderation and it’s all natural.

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receiving a gold star on the Chores Chart.

can tell you, when you grow your own, you

more.

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I’ve dabbled in food growing for years and I

Patch published by Farinet Pty Ltd. For details see www.herbertpeabody.com

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in

TECH Talk NEW App

Parental Controls

With children becoming increasingly ‘tech-savvy’ parents need to get serious about putting parental controls on the technology devices in their household, even before they think they need to.

While none of the tools available are 100% effective at blocking inappropriate

Google SafeSearch filters to prevent adult content appearing in your children’s search

content, they at least provide a basic level of protection.

results.

Since most household computers have Microsoft Windows on them, the first thing to do is to switch on the built-in parent controls (look under Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety).

This allows you to set limits on your child’s computer use, select games they can play and allow or block programs.

You can also check what tools your internet service provider has on offer and set up

Mobiles, tablets and games consoles also come with parental controls but they are less effective so parents still need to supervise and peek over shoulders when these devices are being used.

New internet safety tools are constantly being launched. To find the right one for your family check the reviews by other users on technology review sites. For more information about parental controls go to cybersmart.gov.au

bCyberwise Life Education Australia and McAfee have recently launched a cyber education game that makes learning about online safety fun and easy for kids, parents and teachers. bCyberwise Monster Family game is available for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play for use on Apple and Android devices. The games content aligns with the Australian Curriculum and is aimed at kids aged between 8-13 years.

iPhone Protection InDepth Cases

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Photographers and adventure enthusiasts Mark and Terry Geddes live in NQ and have created their own brand of tough cases to protect iPhones from extreme conditions such as water, sandstorms, gales and children!

InDepth Cases are tough, durable, water-proof and weather-proof and come with an integrated accessory system. They are suitable for the iPhone 5/5s and iPhone 4/4s. For more info and to purchase online visit www.indepthcases.com RRP $99.95

Social Networking While social media sites may be fascinating to children, most of them require users to be at least 13 years of age.

All of them pose a potential risk, even those specifically designed for younger users such as Club Penguin.

Ask.fm – Minimum age 13 years. Users ask each other questions but you don’t have to be a member to browse profiles or ask questions. Lots of the conversations are between school friends about daily happenings but there are also many overtly sexual questions asked.

Kik – A messaging app for smart devices inc. ipod touches. Popular with kids although Kik states users should be 17+.

Allows users to send messages like SMS. Facebook/Twitter/MySpace – Even if your child is over the required age limit

there are risks that come from interacting with people they don’t know. Make sure your child is well educated about privacy, what’s safe to put online etc.

Tumblr – Users use this site to create their own blog. Be aware that many blogs have adult content or promote risky behaviours such as eating disorders and self-harm.

Instagram – Popular photo and video sharing app. Make sure your children understand about online safety and legalities of sharing images. www.pakmag.com.au

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Health pak

Second-hand Smokers

news

SPF30 or SPF50?

SPF50+ sunscreens first hit the shelves in January last year, and since the number on the bottle seems so much bigger than SPF30, many people are under the misconception that this new product is a suit of armour against the sun.

However the reality is that SPF50+ sunscreen offers only marginally better UVB protection compared with SPF30. It is not a suit of armour and it doesn’t mean you can spend any longer in the sun. It still needs to be applied liberally every two hours, just like SPF30. All sunscreens that are broad-spectrum,

Most parents would be pretty horrified at the thought of their child with a cigarette in their mouth, but since second-hand smoke can hang around for about five hours, they can still be affected by smoke even after adults have finished their cigarette.

Children are particularly at risk because their smaller airways mean they breathe faster and take in relatively more of the smoke’s harmful chemicals than adults.

Their immune systems are also less mature.

Passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of children suffering a

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• Not smoking in front of them • Not smoking in the car (illegal in Queensland with kids in the car)

bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis, croup

from your children

rate, which puts them at a greater risk of

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Keep your kids smoke free by:

• Ask visitors to smoke outside away

smoke can impair their breathing and heart SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

reducing skin cancer risk.

And remember, sunscreen in isolation is not sufficient protection from the sun so Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide remains the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Nose Bleeds Nosebleeds are very common in children

range of health problems such as asthma, and other more serious illnesses. For babies,

water-resistant SPF30 or above are suitable in

• Think twice about leaving them in the care of a smoker

but rare in children under two years of age. While they can be a little scary the good news is they are rarely anything to worry about. The best way to deal with them is to apply pressure on the sides of the nostrils (the soft part) for about five minutes while your child sits still (with their head slightly tilted forward).

If the bleeding doesn’t stop after 15 minutes see your GP. If your child seems to be having lots of nosebleeds, seems unwell, looks pale or has unexplained bruises also see your doctor. www.pakmag.com.au

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Nutrition pak

POSITIVE Eating

by Connie Eales

Review Food

Whole Kids Organic Frooshie Food

review

Have you ever seen two ladies who, physically, look nothing alike yet you can tell in seconds they are sisters?

They probably have the same walk, laugh or gestures. That is because we learn our behaviours from those closest to us.

If you’re fed up with lunchboxes coming back home with squashed, smelly fruit, Whole Kids have come to the rescue with this new product. Frooshies are a 90g pouch of smoothie goodness that is free of

Similarly, parents teach children how to

• Avoid different food rules for parents/kids

eat so if you want your children to grow up

• Switch the TV off at mealtimes

eating and enjoying nutritious foods, you need to set a good example. We all have ‘off days’ but it is your everyday food habits that

• Eat dinner as a family five nights per week • Don’t talk about dieting or restricting

need to be kept on track.

whole food groups in front of children

These good food habits will help instill

It takes at least three weeks to adopt a new

artificial preservatives, colours and flavours. They also don’t contain egg, peanut, sulphite or wheat so they’re good for kids with allergies. They come in three varieties: fruit, fruit and vegetable or fruit and cereal varieties.

positive behaviors in your children:

habit so put a plan in place and tackle new

Connie Eales is an Accredited Practising

habit one at a time. If you want to make

Dietitian at Health Management Cairns

• Eat breakfast with your kids

dietary changes but feel you need extra

(www.healthmanagement.com.au) You can

• Pack a lunch if you are going to work

support, contact your local Accredited

connect with Health Management and ask

• Eat ‘treat’ foods outside the house

Practising Dietitian or GP.

Connie questions on Facebook.

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Pakmag TEAM

Chocolate French Toast with Marscapone & Blueberries

By Bianca Shugg (Operations Manager)

Sit back and enjoy your special event.

Bianca's Fav "Who doesn't love chocolate for breakfast at Easter time?

I love this gluten free recipe – it is yum!"

INGREDIENTS • 6 slices gluten-free bread • 500ml chocolate almond milk • 4 eggs • 2 tablespoons rice bran oil • 2 punnets of blueberries • 100ml water • 1⁄2 lemon, juiced • 2 tablespoons caster sugar • 200ml marscapone • 100g chocolate for decoration

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Break eggs into bowl large enough to fit bread to soak in the mixture.

Lightly beat eggs, add milk and stir together. This is not very sweet, so add some sugar or sugar substitute to the mixture if you are serving to sweet tooths. Add one tablespoon of rice bran oil to a frypan and put on medium-low heat. Soak bread pieces in egg mixture, one by one adding them to the pan. Brown on each side and keep warm.

Add 2/3 of the blueberries, the lemon juice, water and caster sugar to a saucepan. Cook on low 10 minutes until the fruit has softened and the liquid reduced. Smear three slices of French toast generously with marscopone cheese. Alternate layers of French toast and blueberries.

Half the toast stack on the diagonal and dust with grated chocolate.

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By Shannon du Plessis

Helping children to become happy, smart and confident.

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Strike

A baby that suddenly refuses to breastfeed is a common issue among mothers and can be overcome with patience and persistence, writes Shannon du Plessis Breastfeeding your baby is a big challenge for

baby is older, but if you’re not ready to quit

• Try different feeding positions or nurse while

new mothers but once you have overcome the

breastfeeding, there are ways to encourage your

rocking or bouncing or swaying. Some babies

hurdles of the newborn stage (sore nipples/

baby back to breastfeeding if you have patience

don’t like nursing while you are sitting in a

engorgement anyone?), then it becomes an easy

and persistence.

chair but will happily latch on when you are

part of your daily routine.

express milk as often as your baby had previously

• Try getting your milk to let down before

the breast?

been nursing. This will also help prevent

putting your baby on the breast as this means

engorgement or blocked ducts and maintain

he doesn’t have to wait for it once he starts.

occurs with babies aged four to 10 months. Well meaning friends and family will tell you that your

your supply so that when your baby does return to the breast there is ample quantity of milk.

baby must be weaning himself, but it is quite

International Board Certified Lactation

rare for a baby younger than one year to do so,

Consultant Anne Smith says there are a number

and weaning usually happens gradually, not

of things mothers can do to encourage their

suddenly.

baby back to the breast. “If you or your baby get

Nursing strikes can be very upsetting for everyone, and it is not always easy to work out what is causing your baby to refuse the breast.

There are many possible causes including

frustrated during the process, it is best to stop and try an alternate feeding method,” she says.

“Try again later, because you don’t want to set up

• Offer the breast frequently and not just when you think your baby is hungry.

• In the meantime, you will still need to ensure your baby is getting an adequate supply of milk, especially if they are not yet eating solid food. Try feeding your baby via a cup, syringe or dropper, or putting your expressed milk into a bottle.

a negative association with nursing.”

mastitis, teething, illness, reaction to stress, low

• Give your baby lots of attention and

Whatever the cause of a baby’s refusal

milk supply or different tasting milk. Some strikes

skin-to-skin contact.

to nurse, it takes a lot of patience and

last only a few days, but other babies may strike

• Carry them in a sling between feeds.

persistence to get things back on track, but

• Nurse when your baby is sleepy and minimise

the benefits are well worth the effort.

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rocking them.

But what if your baby suddenly begins refusing

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Similar problems have already been seen in Europe and the US. And it has been

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• Baby bottles - Bottles of formula

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your child falls asleep can expose teeth to

teeth if given frequently

prolonged contact with sugar

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• Pacifiers - Dipping pacifiers in honey

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Teaching Assertiveness

by Megan Colahan

Stages NEW Books The Artist's Way for Parents

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Being assertive involves recognising and standing up for your own rights whilst also being respectful of the rights of others. Children who are assertive are more likely to have healthy self-esteem, better communication skills and be able to stand up to bullying and resist peer pressure.

Just like adults though, some kids can find it hard to be assertive, but it is a skill that can be learnt so try these strategies: • Encourage your children to express their opinions and let them know that you value what they have to say even if you don’t agree.

• Discuss common situations together and teach them how to react in an assertive manner.

• Explain the difference between being assertive and being aggressive.

• Advise them to speak up for themselves clearly and firmly but not to get angry • Teach assertive body language skills such as maintaining eye contact, holding their head up and using the other persons name when speaking with them.

• Model assertive behaviour for your children. If this is something you struggle with yourself seek advice or training.

High School Hook Ups

by Denise Bewert

I was contacted recently by a parent who’s son has just started high school. For the first few weeks it was going well but then he suddenly seemed reluctant to go to school and when questioned about it he admitted that another boy was threatening him for ‘trying to hook up with his girlfriend’. It just so happens that this girl is a family friend who he has known for years.

In situations like these speak to the School Principal or Guidance Officer. Any kind of bullying or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated in the school environment and there are various ways they may decide to tackle a situation like this one.

It’s also important for young people who are starting to ‘hook up’ to be taught

what constitutes healthy and unhealthy behaviour in relationships. This particular boy is clearly not getting off to a good start if he thinks he can control who does or does not speak to his ‘girlfriend’. Sometimes it may be appropriate for a whole school year to receive some education around this topic. www.pakmag.com.au

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Home edition

Home Office

APR 2014

TREND Home offices are becoming a

Design Tips

requirement for new home owners

Design

Ideas

Home offices are rapidly becoming a necessity in the family home. Whether for paying bills, scheduling the family’s activities or running a small business, a functional and attractive workspace can be easily achieved through thoughtful

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planning.

It’s been estimated that at least 700,000 small businesses in Australia are being run

• How will the space be used? Just for work or will it be used for your kids to do homework too? Will you be having

office. This enabled us to create:

• The TV was also connected to the

every day or an hour or two here

and file drawers (Built in cabinetry

and there?

and joinery look fantastic but if this is

• An integrated bar fridge was also a

outside your budget many office

sneaky addition!

are changing the face of our economy

business centre or creative and arty?)

First things first: Before you get

connection to the space.

• Plenty of storage with built in drawers

(eg. peaceful and quiet, bustling

started on a revamp or home office

focal point and reaffirms the personal

of dedicating a whole room as a home

• How long will it be used for? All day

are run from home. ‘Kitchen table tycoons’

and requirements for modern homes.

• Artwork on the far wall creates a

• Space for a desk and visitor chairs

• How do you want the space to feel?

and at the same time, changing the use

Working with space: In the office shown in these photos we had the luxury

meetings with others in the space?

by women and that almost half of these

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• Who will be using the space?

• What storage and equipment do you need?

furniture suppliers have good value options) • Room for some personal touches. In this case, a display cabinet with down lights and glass doors was purpose

• How many electrical outlets do

built to showcase the client’s collection

you need?

of models.

computer to provide a wow factor for

WorkNooks

client meetings and presentations (home offices can be innovative)

from Bold Interiors If space is limited in your home for an office, there are several ways to integrate a desk within a shared space such as the lounge room.

Check out hardware companies like Hettich and Blum who have cabinetry doors with a bifold mechanism or ones that fold back into the nook so that you can open and close your desk space easily. www.pakmag.com.au

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By Amanda Cranston

Quality built with pride A true local family business, Ashlee Jones Homes has built its reputation on quality workmanship and word-of-mouth.

After many years working alongside his father

do incorporate every cost down to the last cent.

sometimes be hard to fit things in around work

(award-winning builder Allan Jones), Ashlee

“There is nothing worse than receiving a quote

and family commitments. Ashlee Jones Homes is

started up in his own business in 2008 alongside

and then finding out down the track it doesn’t

also gaining recognition for their house designs,

his wife Terri. At present they have a reliable

include the cost of appliances, front doors or

winning two Queensland Master Builders Awards

team of tradesmen and apprentices, a foreman

fittings and that these are all added costs,” she

in 2011 and 2013, with plans to enter again this

and project manager, and the business is

says. “Our clients are aware of all costs and extras

year. Terri says that 90 percent of the homes they

renowned for quality new home constructions

before they sign the contract so there are no

build are custom-made as most clients like to

throughout the Cairns region and down to Tully.

surprises and the building of their home can

change one or two elements from the standard

With no signs of business slowing, Terri says it is

be a positive experience.” Once the contract is

designs to suit their own needs and lifestyle.

a reflection of the community’s demand for local

signed the team get straight to work and Terri

“The biggest thing people want is a big patio for

builders and tradesmen. “It’s great we are busy

says it is normally only four-and-a-half months

outside eating and entertaining, many don’t want

but we are also conscious of not taking on too

until the build is completed and clients can

dining rooms,” she says. “Outdoor kitchens are also

many projects at one time as we don’t want to

move in to their new home. Ashlee Jones Homes

becoming more popular and we are incorporating

become too big,” she says. “We want to remain

can also help clients find and purchase land

these into many homes these days.”

a small, hands-on family business so we can

and have plans and contracts ready so clients

maintain our high standards and quality of work.”

only need to submit one application for the

Terri says what sets them apart in the industry is that their quotes are totally inclusive and really

whole process. Terri says they do a lot of afterhour appointments as they understand it can

Looking ahead, Terri says they are hoping to build a new display home that will be open to the public within the next 12 months to showcase Ashlee Jones Homes so “Watch this space.”

Quality built with pride

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School’s Out for EASTER

There is no excuse for boredom these school holidays with a range of local attractions, activities and entertainment available to keep your kids happy.

programmes & Classes [1] Cairns Regional Gallery

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Located: 164

• Hairy Maclary Marionettes for 6-12 year olds

For more information call 4032 2844 or go

7 April (10am-12pm)

Two hour workshops running for kids aged 8+ at their new premises at Shop 8, Piccones Shopping

8 April (10am-12pm)

[3] Cairns City Libraries

Deportment and Fashion or skin care to help

• Sock Dogs for 2-6 year olds – 8 April (10-11am)

Bookings are essential for the Libraries free

• Mixed Media Self Portraits for 11-16 year olds

children’s activities for kid’s aged 5+. Call 4044

4872 or go to www.nybroeducation.com.au

9 April (10am-2.30pm)

3785 to book.

[6] Lil Scribblers

• Cupcake Decorating for 8-16 year olds

• FINtastic Sea Themed Craft

Easter Art & Craft Sessions for 2-12 year olds.

11 April (10am-1pm) • Easter Workshops @ Botanic Gardens for 6-12 year olds – 12 April (10am-12pm) • Abstract Paintings for 8-16 year olds 14 April (10am-1pm) • 3D Pet Portraits for 6-12 year olds 15 April (10am-12pm) • Dog Costumes for 2-6 year olds 16 April (10-11am) • Hairy Maclary Marionettes for 6-12 year olds 17 April (10am-12pm) Bookings essential. For further information and bookings phone 4044 4888 or email programs@

City Library – 8 April (10.30am)

Village. They will learn either Latin Dance, improve self-confidence. Cost: $45. Call 4032

Cost: $17. Check them out on facebook.com/

• Calico Library Bag Decorating

lilscribblers, email lilscribblers@gmail.com or

Manunda Library – 10 April (10.30am)

go to ww.lilscribblers.com.au for more info.

• Calico Library Bag Decorating Gordonvale Library – 11 April (10.30am)

[7] Poodlepie Studio

• Playdough Making and Easter Craft

This new sewing studio in Bayview Heights is

Smithfield Library – 15 April (10.30am)

offering fun sewing classes every weekday and

• Recycle Craft – Earlville Library

Saturday during the school holidays for kids

16 April (10.30am-11.30am)

aged 7-14 years. Small, personal classes of 4

Bookings essential. For times and program details

holding an Information Day on Saturday 12 April

check the website at www.cairnslibrary.com.au or call 4044 3785.

students only. Bookings essential. They are also (10am-2pm) for Term 2 enrolments. For more information call Julie on 0458 280 150.

[4] Brad Hope Martial Arts

[8] Lulu's Model Management

[2] Cairns Indoor Sports

Brad Hope’s popular Gracie BullyProof Program

Two full day modelling and self improvement

Get the kids running around for a couple of

aged 5+ with an accompanying parent. Dates:

hours of ‘multi-sport madness’ on Wednesdays,

8-11 April (9m-12noon Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-

Thursdays and Fridays (1-3pm) except Good

1pm Friday). Location: Unit 2, 7-11 Salvado Drive,

Friday. Tiny Tots will also continue to run

Smithfield. Bookings essential. Call 4038 2633.

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[5] Nybro Life Skills

to www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

• 3D Pet Portraits for 6-12 year olds

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Mayers St, Manunda. Cost: $7 per child.

is back again these Easter holidays for children

classes on 14-15 April that teach young people about skincare, make-up, health & nutrition, teamwork and building healthy relationships as well as modelling skills. Cost: $295. Call 4041 5966 or go to www.lulusmodels.com.au www.pakmag.com.au

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School’s Out

activities for the School Holidays programmes & classes (cont’d)

Shopping Centres • Cairns Central – The Kidtastic program will be bringing popular children’s tales to life and hosting cute and cuddly animals, Yo Gabba Gabba shows, craft and lots more.

• Stockland – The Dizzy Dolls and the Easter Bunny will be performing three shows daily 7-11 April (11am,

[9] Go Bowling

[13] South Cairns Gymnastics

12 noon and 1pm).

Only $6 per child inc. shoe hire if you’re on the

Tumble along and try out their fun and

• Smithfield – Sumphun Kidzcraft

lanes before 10am. After 10am kids games are

energetic gymnastic classes over the holidays

sand art activities will be running

$9 for one game (inc. a soft drink). Other school

– Kindergym (2-5 years), Gymfun (5-8 years),

7-11 April (10am-2pm) and on 17 April

holiday deals also available. Call 4053 3497 for

Gymskills (8-12 years). They’ve also got new

you can hunt the Centre for Easter

more information. Bookings essential.

classes in Xtremem Gym (Parkour etc) and Acro-

Eggs you’re your entry from the

Tumble. Cost: $12. Call 4045 2947 for more info

customer service desk).

[10] Craft n Sewing Studio Easter craft workshops will be running on 11 & 17 April (10am, 12noon & 2pm). Under 8’s are

or go to www.gymsportsfnq.com.au

[14] Cake Rescue

welcome but an accompanying adult must stay

Lots of delicious Easter themed baking classes for

with them. A 3-day Learn to Sew workshop will

4-7 year olds and 8-14 year olds. For info email

also be running 14-16 April. Prepaid bookings

info@cakerescue.com.au or call 4031 4864.

required. Call 4053 4421 for more information or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

[15] Ready Steady Go Kids

[11] The Young Company

Free introduction to basketball at Cairns

TYC’s Autumn drama program starts with From

3-6 years. Call Brenda on 0409 639 455

Here to Eternity: A Time Travel Fable (7-10 April)

for more information or email Brenda@

followed by Historically Horrible: Crazy Crusades

readysteadygokids.com.au

(14-17 April) Each week is a 4-day program (9am-3pm). Cost: $215. Call 4041 4066 or go to www.theyoungcompany.com.au

Esplanade on 10 & 17 April for kids aged

[16] Wildlife Habitat The Junior Keepers Program for 8-14 year olds

[12] Cable Ski

is scheduled for 8, 9, 15 & 16 April (11am). It is

The Kids Holiday Club introduces kids aged 6-14

afternoon tea. It incorporates animal feeding

to knee boarding, wakeboarding and water-

and helping the keepers in their day-to-day

skiing. It runs 8.30-10am Monday-Friday. Cost:

schedules. Bookings essential. Cost: $35. For

$29 per session ($116 for the week). Call 4038

more information call 4099 3235 or email info@

1304 or check out www.cableskicairns.com.au

wildlifehabitat.com.au

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a four-hour program that includes lunch and

Fun

Daytrips 5 Family Days Out

Kylie Stokes

Personal Travel Manager T: 1300 724 199 E: kylie.stokes@travelmanagers.com.au www.my.travelmanager.com.au/KylieStokes

Specialising in family holidays worldwide License No: QLD: 3168806 ACN: 113 085 626 Member: IATA, AFTA, ICCA Accredited Consultant

[1] Paradise Palms [2] Aussie Farm Entertainment at Spurwood Springs Farm [3] Bad Fishy Jet Boating [4] Fitzroy Island [5] Cairns Laser Tag Outdoor combat games for kids aged 7+

played in bushland in Redlynch. Sessions are held on weekends (12.30pm and 3.15pm) with extra sessions on Tue, Wed and Thu during the holidays (2pm).

Bookings essential. Call 0400 753 406 or go to www.cairnslasertag.com.au

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By Amanda Cranston

PioneerWeekend A visit to the Historic Village Herberton is like stepping into an old fashioned black and white photograph and reliving life in the 1800s.

Only 90 minutes from Cairns, Historic Village

State School with its big blackboard, old-

Visitors can pack their own picnic lunch, which

Herberton is a fantastic place to take the kids

fashioned desks, bench seats and large school

we did, or enjoy the hospitality of the Bakerville

for the day and learn all about the pioneering

bell. Our kids took turns being the teacher and

Tearooms in the Village for lunch, delicious cakes

era and the history of Herberton as a small tin

pretending they were going to school in the

or tea and coffee, before heading off to explore

mining town.

1800s.

again. Camp cooking food stalls are also set up

Historic Village Herberton is actually the largest

While the Village is open all year round, one of

outdoor museum in Queensland, set on 16

the best weekends to visit is Pioneer Weekend,

With similarities to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat,

acres and comprising 50 original buildings

which is coming up on 3-4 May. Visitors can

Victoria, the Historic Village Herberton is an

from Herberton’s foundation years. Set up like

enjoy an authentic pioneering experience as

amazing museum which really showcases

a real township, visitors can meander through

the Village comes to life with demonstrations by

Australia’s rich history and allows families to

the Village and into the many shops including

blacksmiths, farriers, woodchoppers and women

experience what life was like in the pioneering

the grocer’s store, chemist, bank, telephone

using traditional spinning wheels. There is live

days. It is hard not to be captivated by the little

exchange, fire station, frock salon, butcher’s shop

music, bush poetry, camp cooking, tin panning,

township with its quaint buildings and wonderful

and pub. Everything has been lovingly restored

pony rides, train rides and Fashions on the Field

collection of items from an era long gone.

and displayed in dedicated buildings or exhibits.

for the best pioneer costumes. Our kids loved

We loved looking at the collection of vintage toys in the old toy store with its model aeroplanes, marbles, old-fashioned board games and weird and wonderful knick-knacks. Our favourite building was the old classroom from Herberton

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over the two-day Pioneer Weekend.

dressing up for the day last year and even won a prize for their efforts. We also enjoyed browsing the various stalls selling everything from locally made jams and cakes to little teacups, old records and vintage dolls.

For more info on Historic Village Herberton visit www.historicvillageherberton.com.au or contact 4096 2002.

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By Amanda Cranston

BatterUp! If you’re looking for a family-friendly, non-contact team sport for your child, then why not consider baseball.

Baseball season starts just after Easter and

as they are all friends. “When they are on the

have semi-finals and then grand finals with the

runs through until September with teams in

field they are competitive but it is always a really

overall winners receiving medals and trophies.

the Juniors division (Under 8s to Under 16s)

friendly rivalry because they are playing against

stretching from Gordonvale to the northern

their best mates.”

beaches. Paul Dymond, president of the Dodgers team and coach of the Rookies, all on the south side, says baseball is a fantastic sport for kids because it helps them develop eye-hand coordination, team spirit and good sportsmanship. He also adds that as a noncontact sport kids are less likely to get hurt than they would playing a physical contact sport.

“Kids learn so many skills in baseball. Their development of eye-hand coordination over a

help man the tuckshop, mow the lawns, score

it will be our fifth season. We first got involved

games and help with coaching the teams.

in baseball after my sons were given baseball gloves from their grandfather in Japan,” he says.

“It’s a popular sport in Japan and all the local kids play it so it was only natural for the boys to start playing when we travelled there to visit family.”

For anyone interested in joining baseball, a season costs between $150 to $185 depending on the age of the child. Under 8s receive a pack containing a glove, ball and other fun stuff and older players receive a cap and uniform.

The Cairns junior baseball division is made up of both boys and girls so all the teams are mixed Players living in the south side from

up to 16. Teams train one night a week with a

Gordonvale to Mt Sheridan can contact

game on Saturdays at Martyn Street.

Paul to join the Dodgers on 0401 663 672

Paul says. He explains that it is a tactical game

“We really try to emphasize that it is not just

or dodgerscairnsbaseball@gmail.com. The

so while fielding is important, so too is knowing

about winning or losing but about improving

where to throw the ball and where players are

your skills and having fun, so the Under 8s and

on the field. He says the best part is there is no

Under 10s don’t have any championships at the

‘my team versus your team’ mentality off the field

end of the season,” Paul says. The older levels

unable to throw in a straight line or catch a ball to throwing straight, accurate and really fast,”

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involved as they constantly need volunteers to

“My boys love playing baseball and this year

gender and kids as young as five play all the way

season is phenomenal and they go from being

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Paul says parents are always welcome to get

other teams are The Bandits and Heat on the northern beaches, The Bears in Brinsmead and The Reds in Earlville.

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By Elaine Seager

Kids FUN!

The Dinosaursare

Coming!

Next month Tanks Arts Centre is hosting Cairns’ inaugural Children’s Festival. This must-see family event will see the Tanks turned into a huge kids zone with giant life-like dinosaurs making a guest appearance.

This exciting new event is happening for one day

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is a ticketed event and tickets

showing us new ways of art-making with

only. Families will be able to step into another

can be bought through www.ticketlink.com.

science, and a Painting and Chillout zone.

world, as the whole Tanks venue will be packed

au. It is suitable for kid’s aged 4+. Erth will also

with awesome events and activities for kids of all

be holding Puppetry Workshops on Saturday 3

ages up to 12.

May, prior to the festival, for kids aged 5-12 years.

The signature event at this fun-filled festival is Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, a jaw dropping family show that takes spectators on a journey through prehistoric Australia, with the use of giant, animated dinosaur puppets. It features a

These cost $20 and you must make a booking.

will also be roving entertainers, live music and

Dinosaur Zoo, a ticketed, must-see family

• Tank 4 is the Tinkering Tank where things

electronics and theatrical presentation.

will be getting messy with construction and

Children at the show will get to meet prehistoric

art-based play. It will be alive with workshops

the southern hemisphere. This is a petting zoo like no other and will leave all children aged 4+ wide-eyed in wonder.

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a Wizard Magic Show.

• Tank 3 is the Dinosaur Tank, housing Erth’s

puppets brought to life by sophisticated design,

and mammals that once roamed freely around

Theatre” with Box Jelly Theatre company, and

In addition to these activities in the Tanks, there

show that will run all day.

gnashing giants, as well as a menagerie of insects

dance time with the Biddigal Dancers, “Kids

Children’s Festival Highlights:

dazzling cast of large-scale Australian dinosaur

creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth-

• Tank 5 is the Show Tank showcasing join-in

and activities for parents and children to engage in together. Look for Waste Not World, a large, cardboard world built from recyclables sponsored by Edge Hill State School, Big Board Game, an interactive performance based

performance, exhibitions and activities, and family focused market stalls. Healthy food and refreshments will also be available.

Cairns Children’s Festival is a mostly FREE family fun day, with some events ticketed at a low price. For more information please go to the festival page on Tanks Arts Centre website at www.tanksartscentre.com

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Dropping the Baby!

I took the family along to see the Harlem Globetrotters when they came to Cairns late last year. Little did I know that of all the amazing tricks and stunts performed that night it would be me that provided the most dramatic event of the evening.

So there I was happily enjoying the show with my lovely wife Coco and 3 kids. It was about half way through the game when the Globetrotter “Moose” (the cool guy with the afro) suddenly threw one of his wristbands into the crowd.

“CLUNK!” I had dropped the baby.

Yes, for everyone at the game who witnessed the event on the night, it was me! I was the one who dropped the baby! I don’t even know how it happened, I thought I had a tight hold on him,

Well, it was basically heading straight for me! It

but the little guy somehow slipped from my grasp.

had my name all over it! I stood up, my 1 year old

The crowd, whose eyes had all been following

boy Mason cradled under my right arm. This was

the wristband’s trajectory into the stands with

going to be such an easy catch! I threw my left

eagerness to see who the lucky catcher was, let

hand out ready, when out of nowhere the man

out a collective gasp.

in the seat directly in front of me shot up and thought he might be in with a chance too. No way pal! This wristband was mine! I lunged forward at the very last minute and fully stretched over the top of him…

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In a sudden panic I quickly picked little Mason

the bottom lip curled over, the mouth opened wide, and away he went! I sat there cradling him as his screams echoed around the Cairns Convention Centre. I could feel 1000 eyes staring at me, all saying the same thing…

“Bad Father! Dropped the baby!”

My darling wife Coco was giving me the full evil eyes stare. Trying my best to make light of the situation I held up the object in my left hand.

“Hey, I caught the wristband!”

up and checked him all over. Nothing broken, no

The stare did not change. I heard a quiet mumble

bumps on the head, thank goodness he seemed

about the value of the wristband versus the value

to be ok. He was looking at me in total shock.

of my life.

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