a p r i l 2012
EzEine FMRaga
issue 58
Easter
Holidays
Musical
Children Choosing instruments
Anger
Management Cover photo courtesy of Blue Click Photography
Great tips for parents
Kids
Adventure Mums Autism Awareness What’s On Guide
MINI MAG Inside
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42 publishers note Hello and welcome to the 58th edition of PakMag, our Easter Holiday Eggstravaganza! Can you believe we are already a third of the way through the year? Of course, this month is a longer Easter holiday than usual so there are a lot more activities on around town these holidays. Check out our what’s on guide and school holiday section for some ideas. We have also launched our new website this month so pop over, have a look and tell us what you think. We’d love to receive some feedback and if you add some comments in the forum you will go in the draw to win a pram courtesy of Juniors in Atherton, plus other great prizes. Until next time, happy reading, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you
contents
pakmag : for parents of beans to teens
parents 02 What’s new
kids 31 Kid’s MiniMag
05 Show & tell 09 Real Lives: living with autism 10 Musical instruments
babies & toddlers
13 Catholic Education 15
Taming the dragon
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Women & Finance
19 PakHealth 20 Breathe easy
41 PakBaby - fussy eaters
things to win
22 Family Nutrition 25 PakFood What’s On Highlights
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29 What’s On
32 WIN a double movie pass
31 Kids Mini Mag
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39 Tackling Teens / Modern Parenting
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41 PakBaby
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45 Wardrobe Wake Up
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46 Adventure Mums 49 Easter school holiday activities 53 Acting up 56 Mayoral candidates 57 Biz Directory
cover shot Model: Diego Ibarra
59 Mummy Memos / Daddy Diary
Style By: Gerlinda Aras from Mirror Image Consultations
60 Out & About
Photo: Blue Click Photography
62 Fav Pets/Competition Winners
clothes: Pumpkin Patch
63 Vroom vroom
bunny: Gallery Inc at the Pier
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what’s new april
Movie Releases
Mirror Mirror
what’s new april coffee haven
online tutoring
If you thought that kids and coffee shops
School students can now access free online
don’t mix, think again. Kids are more than
one-on-one tutoring simply by becoming a
welcome at the new coffee shop inside the
member of Cairns Libraries. “The tutors are all
home decorator store at Haven and Space in
Australian teachers and specialists. They are
Spence Street. Enjoy delicious cakes, gourmet
online, ready and waiting to help a student
toasted Turkish bread sandwiches, cold drinks
with a homework problem as soon as it
and superb coffee in a relaxing environment
arises, from 4pm to 8pm Monday to Friday,”
while the kids are catered for with great
says Cairns Library Manager Kerrie Still.
milkshakes, colouring books and pencils.
Help is available for maths, English, writing,
There’s plenty of free parking outside.
Starring: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer
science, assignments, research and study questions for students of all ages up to
In Cinemas: March 29
clowning around
Plan International Australia, have come up with a new way for mums to help children
has over 25 years experience in the
living in poverty. Their Mums For Change
entertainment industry and is renowned
program enables mother’s groups to get
for his Charlie Chaplin impersonation. His
together to sponsor a child and it also gives
Starring: Danny Devito
comedy, mime, magic and pick pocketing
mums the chance to win some great prizes
In Cinemas: March 29
show is fun for all ages. He also has a wide
including a $10,000 travel voucher that can
Babes In Arms Session: April 4
range of characters up his sleeve either
be used to visit the sponsored child.
on stilts or on the ground and he is now
Mother’s groups can trial child sponsorship
available for children’s parties. For more info
for three months. If the group decides
The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.
Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D
call 4093 7549 or 0407 937 549 or visit www.justpurple.com.au/danny
Are you part of a community group that is looking for free venue hire? Gecko’s Indoor
In Cinemas: April 5
a month for a charity, community group or
Play Centre is offering free venue hire once a school. Owner Heather MacDonald will donate her venue for a three-hour event but it must be used for charity work or fundraising or something similar.
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Students without internet access at home are welcome to use the libraries’ computers,
go green
though bookings are recommended. For more info, visit www.yourtutor.com.au
Landcare Australia have launched a $75,000 grants program to fund environmental projects in schools and community groups.
cairnsasg@gmail.com
open now Vacancies from nursery to school age care costs start from as little as $9.82 per child per day for 5 days* (BaseD on 100% ccB, ccr & 50hrs) call 4045 4045 or drop in for a tour today open mon-fri 6.30am-6.30pm Enrol Now Free Bus Service from Gordonvale to Woree, Weekly Dance Classes, and you could Swimming Lessons, Free Morning and Afternoon tea, Viva Soccer, and win this Holden Bachelor Qualified Teachers implementing the Kindergarten Program Barina Spark
competition Drawn on the 4th of may 2012*
programs. It tests their knowledge before
need to seek assistance from the front desk
is available at an extra cost.
to log in first. For more info call 4044 3752.
visiting children. Parents or carers must stay with their children. For information email
Transport Learners Online Driving Test
Nominations close on 1 May 2012. Catering
(10-11am). Cost: $2 per child, $7 for other
open until 1 May 2012. For more information go to www.juniorlandcare.com.au
computers that feature the Queensland
welcome to use the programs but they will
Valley Gymnastics Centre on 15 April
Teachers will also have a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree. Applications for both are
program on Earlville Library’s youth
Access is free. Non-members are still
having a monthly play session at Barron
recycling initiatives or help improve the school or local area’s natural environment.
household, check out the new online
organisation using forms that can be
The Cairns Autism Spectrum Group are
projects that bring about education in environmental issues, focus on sustainability, promote
If you’ve got a learner driver in your
All you have to do is nominate your
light it up blue
Grants of up to $5,000 will be given to 15 schools across the country to support innovative
road ready
going for their test.
accessed at www.geckosplay.com.au
www.birch.com.au
to commit to sharing the $43 monthly www.plan.org.au, or sign up at www.
Starring: Hugh Grant and Salma Hayek
In The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side, and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award.
to continue the sponsorship, they need contribution. To find out more, go to
community groups
skills and bridging material for university.
Global children’s development organisation,
Originally born in Paris, Danny Simony
The Lorax
advanced Year 12, as well as TAFE writing
mums for change
Located beside Bentley Park College • E: info@childsworld.com.au
www.childsworld.com.au
call us on
*Conditions apply
When Princess Snow White’s (Lily Collins) beauty wins the heart of the handsome prince (Armie Hammer), the wicked Queen (Julia Roberts) banishes her to the forest. Rescued by a band of highway robbers, Snow White grows into a powerful young woman determined to take back her realm from the treacherous Queen.
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Show and tell
The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids By Amanda Cranston
April
Useful hints & tips for you & your family Top 5
Easter Activities [1] Chocolate Easter egg hunt [2] Making Easter bonnets or Easter Bonnet Parades [3] Decorating and dyeing eggs
Kayci Browning owns and runs Muddy’s Café with her husband and parents. She is also mum to a 2 year old son and has another baby on the way. Did you ever believe in the Easter Bunny?
The best thing about working at Muddy’s Café?
I chose to believe, but secretly knew he wasn’t real.
[5] Making and decorating bunny
Your favourite kind of chocolate?
Raffaello’s
We see gorgeous smiling faces everyday and we are very fortunate to witness the most incredible sunrises and sunsets while working :)
What’s the strangest thing in your handbag?
The best piece of business advice you ever received?
My handbag is FULL of weird and wonderful things. A lighter is probably the strangest, as I’m not even a smoker!
Find a good balance between work and home life to succeed and be happy. We followed this and it worked.
What you wanted to be when you grew up?
Funniest mummy moment?
ears or mask
April Fool’s Day on April 1st is celebrated around the world and is often referred to as All Fool’s Day, although the actual origin of the day is not clear. It is widely
A dance teacher
recognised as a day people play pranks on family,
What can’t you live without?
friends and work colleagues, but in many countries pranks and jokes can only be played on others until
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Get to know..
[4] Making Easter baskets
April Fool’s 4
noon otherwise the prankster becomes the ‘April Fool’.
Where do I start?! Going out with poo on my shorts, my 2 year old son swearing loudly in the doctors waiting room…the list goes on!
My son’s sloppy kisses :-)
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Show and tell
P lay Time
According to Kaye Plowman, the ex-CEO of Playgroup Victoria, the importance of play in the early years of life cannot be overestimated. She has written a book titled Everyday Play with lots of wonderful play ideas to build parentchild relationships, incorporating pretend
Got something to share or
play, craft activities, literacy, music, science,
shout about? Email us at
construction, and much more. A fantastic book
elaine@pakmag.com.au
for parents with young children.
Beautiful Books Ten Scared Fish and Kangaroos Hop are two beautiful new books by Ros Moriarty that will delight young children with their bright, colourful pictures celebrating indigenous art. Ten Scared Fish is an animal counting book and Kangaroos Hop is all about Australian animals heading down to the waterhole where a crocodile is sleeping. Very easy to read and gorgeous illustrations.
Easter Eggheads
Here’s a fun Easter craft activity from Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds Co. which also teaches kids about nurturing plants – Cress Eggheads: • Cut an empty egg shell in half and line with damp cotton wool or tissue • Sprinkle garden cress seeds generously onto lining • Draw face on egg head, cover with paper and place on the windowsill • Garden cress is ready to harvest at about 5cm tall For more info go to www.mr-fothergills.com.au
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My Business Heather MacDonald is the owner of Gecko’s Indoor Play Centre in Smithfield and she’s also mum to a young son. Gecko’s was a huge undertaking for a
that my child was safe and where I didn’t
single parent but I love a challenge and
have to worry about sunscreen or insect
sought help from friends and family
spray. Plus there were limited things to do
to make it a reality. My other business,
with young children when it was raining
Education Partnerships, required a lot
at that time.
of travel so I wanted something that was more local. I also wanted it to be a business that involved kids and would integrate my education background.
The best part about this business is meeting and spending time with other parents and their children. It’s a meeting place where we talk about everything
The inspiration for Gecko’s came from
from kids, to schools and relationships. It
a scare! I was at the park with my toddler
also gives me a vehicle for giving back to
son one day and briefly glanced down
the community. We have just announced
at the front page of the newspaper
that we are offering free venue hire to any
and within that split second he had
charity, community group or school that
disappeared. He was chasing birds near
needs to do some fundraising. I have a
the water and really gave me a fright. That
great venue for parents and children and it
experience made me want to establish a
is my way of helping those in need.
place where I could go and relax knowing
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Real Lives Story thanks to Amanda Cranston
living with autism Imagine waking up one morning completely oblivious that there is anything wrong with your beautiful, healthy little boy, then being told the crushing news that your son might be autistic? This is exactly what happened to Jaypee and Victoria Abraham. Talking about that day is still raw for Victoria
It was a frustrating six months after the initial
says. “Ari started pointing, waving and talking
and she has trouble holding back tears as she
appointment with the paediatrician, but once
and Rylan never did any of those things. It was a
recalls finding out her son was autistic. “Rylan
Rylan had been diagnosed an Autism Advisor
huge relief.”
was 18 months old when a woman at his day
met with Victoria and Jaypee and explained all
care centre suggested we see a doctor because
the services available to them. They were able to
he wasn’t responding to his name,” she says. “We
access government funding and Rylan started
knew all kids reach different learning milestones
in the Early Intervention Program for Autistic
at different ages so we hadn’t thought much of
Children at the Autism Queensland Centre
it. He was our first child and we had no-one to
within four months. “Since starting the early
compare him to, we just assumed he was normal.”
intervention program, Rylan can now talk in
Victoria says the woman at day care explained
simple requests and this has certainly made life a
that an early diagnosis was important. Jaypee
lot easier. Interaction can still sometimes be hard,
and Victoria admit they didn’t know anything
but he is a good listener now and we have been
about autism but after googling it and reading
taught how to talk to him in a simple sing song
about the symptoms they knew deep down that
voice and how to keep routines,” Jaypee says.
this was what Rylan had.
“But we can’t control everything and he also has
“For three weeks we were numb and just cried. It felt like we didn’t know our child. We became
to adapt and that means we have good days and bad days.”
more aware of his lack of eye contact and lack
Victoria says that when she fell pregnant with her
of interaction and it was as if he couldn’t hear
second child she was paranoid that she would
us,” Jaypee says. “When you find out your child
have another autistic child since there is a higher
is special needs you want a quick fix and you
chance of having a second child with autism,
worry if this is forever, you want to know how it
especially if it’s a boy. “I didn’t know what to do
happened, how you can help your child and what
and what not to do because no-one really knows
services are available.”
what causes autism. It wasn’t until our second son Ari turned one that I started to relax,” Victoria
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Like most autistic children, Victoria says Rylan occasionally has meltdowns when they are out and she finds this especially hard because other people can be very judgemental. She struggles with the stares people give her and she says it can be hurtful. “Everybody wants to be the better parent and unfortunately they can often judge others too quickly,” she says. Now pregnant with their third child, Victoria says she is more relaxed this time round. She says they are more confident and in control of the situation and are a lot more settled. Rylan is a high functioning autistic child who will go to a normal primary school next year, and that will be a new chapter for the family. They say there is fantastic support in Cairns for families dealing with autism including the Cairns Autism support groups, Play Connect which is a playgroup for autistic children, facebook forums and the autism centre which Rylan attends. For anyone wanting to learn more about autism they can contact www.autismqld.com.au
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Musical children Story thanks to Nicole Tobin-Donnelly
inst r uments When is the right time to start kids playing an instrument, writes local music teacher Nicole Tobin-Donnelly Most parents would like their child to learn a
every day whilst they complete their practice.
have a diploma and from what board. It’s easier
musical instrument at some stage. There are no
Secondly, children often don’t have the physical
if you know the teacher is an ex-school teacher
hard and fast rules for choosing an instrument
ability to play the instrument. If you start them
but playing in a band does not necessarily qualify
although I firmly believe children should not
on an instrument before they are physically
you to teach.
be permitted to hop from one to another. You
ready, it will be too hard for them, and they
need at least a year on an instrument to see if it’s
may not want to play another instrument, ever!
‘your thing’. There is now also research showing
Sometimes it’s best to wait another year.
children allowed to activity hop then do the same with jobs and relationships later in life, so they need to learn commitment and persistence early on.
about the end of Grade 3, but most other wind instruments are quite demanding physically so you should wait until about Grade 4. Vocal
before allowing your child to play an instrument:
lessons shouldn’t start until a child is about 8
The key question is how much time do you as the parent have every day to help your child
years old otherwise you could damage their vocal chords by extending their range too early.
[3] Costs
practice? Initially your child may be very self-
These days some music shops offer rent-to-buy
motivated but even the most enthusiastic child
options. Expect to pay about $3000 for a cello,
will experience some waning in their interest
$175 for a violin and $750-$1000 for a good
after a few months. You need 30 minutes per day
student flute. A digital keyboard (not electronic)
during which you can listen with only minimal
with weighted, full-size keys and at least 76-88
interruption so you can help them. Even the most
keys will keep your child going for a few years
dedicated child will need nagging at some point,
before you have to make the decision about
often for a few months, before they become self-
buying a piano. Look around for second hand
motivated again.
options by all means but don’t buy anything off
[2] Age Most music teachers don’t like to take on students before the end of Grade 1. The reason for this is two-fold. Firstly, most of the tutor
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until at least Term 4 of Grade 1, flute can start
There are a few basic things you need to consider
[1] Time
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A a general rule, piano or violin shouldn’t start
the internet unless you’ve discussed it with a qualified music teacher first (there is no way that pink flute on ebay is a real flute!).
[4] Teaching
books rely on the student to have basic English
Unfortunately anyone can claim to be a ‘music
reading ability. If your child doesn’t have this, you
teacher’ in Queensland. Ask potential teachers
will have to sit with your child for half an hour
how long they’ve been teaching, whether they
[5] Exams Your child does not have to do exams but if they get to Grade 7 in most boards, it can help boost their OP at the end of Grade 12. Most children are ready for an exam of some sort after about 18 months – 2 years of study. There are lots of different examining boards these days with different options, for example, classical and modern. Some of the newer boards are making exams much more child-friendly. You can pick and choose which ones best suit your child.
[6] Younger Children If you do have younger children that are desperate to learn music, try classes such as Kindermusik and Kodaly for Younger Children. There are no qualified Suzuki teachers in Cairns (there is one on the Tablelands) so it’s often best to wait than to have someone under-qualified teach your child and teach incorrect technique. Follow these general guidelines and you will be setting your children up to love music for life. Nicole Tobin-Donnelly is currently VicePresident of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland (Cairns & District branch). She has recently been awarded Kindermusik Maestro status for the 8th consecutive year.
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Catholic Education Story thanks to Colin Harvey
living the good life Some would say that living the good life revolves around having material possessions, money and social status but as Anne Rennie states (2012), the ‘good life’ sold to us by the media comes with an expensive price tag of built-in obsolescence. It requires constant worshipping at the altar of commerce whose gods are insatiable. There’s a big difference between this ‘good life’
We can reach out in to the world by responding
about the deeper things of the spirit, heart and
we’re sold in the media and the good life we’re
generously to a charity or we can do it through
mind, the desire not to have, but to be. This good
called to live. The media advertises how crucial
small gestures like listening to a friend’s recount
life knows the inner joy of giving and receiving.
it is to have the latest appliances, gadgets and
of a difficult day. We may see a need to help a
Kindness is not measured on a fiscal scale. We
fashions and even if we can’t afford them we are
neighbour who is struggling to get the shopping
are called to look beyond ourselves to others in
often convinced to buy such trappings. Then the
in as she wrestles with her toddler. It can be in
a spirit of generosity and goodwill to make their
credit card bill stings us thirty days later while we
the garden where a dad is getting special help
lives that little bit better because of the contact
keep telling ourselves how happy it makes us.
from his five year old to paint the back fence. It
we have with them.
An alternative view of living the ‘good life’ involves being enriched by a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, a sense that each day is a gift from God and that what we do that day, no matter how small, can have a positive impact on the world. This takes the focus away from us as individuals, and towards the limitless possibilities to reach out to others.
can be in the home where mum is ironing school uniforms late in the night. It can be helping a struggling team member in the workplace. It can be saying a kind word to a complete stranger or simply just saying thank you to someone. It doesn’t have to be huge in nature, but it is often received as such. The good life that Christians seek is not about our material world and what it can give us. It is
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There is no better time than now in the Season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate Easter, to reach out to others to do a little good as we go about our everyday lives. Filling our days with small efforts of thoughtfulness and kindness is surely living the good life. (Rennie, A ‘Living the Good Life’, Australian Catholics, Vol 20 No 1, Franklin Web, Victoria 2012)
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Anger Management Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey
taming the dragon Children often feel confused, anxious, hurt, disappointed, frustrated and angry in their efforts to deal with the world around them. Their age, temperament and emotional maturity will largely dictate how they handle these intense emotions but other influences include how anger has been role modelled in the home. Children’s anger becomes a problem when it is
identify a list of things they can do in different
perfectionist ‘in control’ young person whereas
too intense, too frequent or too disruptive. When
settings to reduce frustration. This may include
the family sees the dragon.
children know they can regulate their emotion
both physical and non-physical activities. When
they gain a sense of self-control, self-esteem, and
your child uses one of these techniques, use
mastery.
praise to motivate them to use them again.
Here are some tips on how to teach your child to manage their emotions:
[1] Triggers Tantrums in pre-schoolers may be caused by frustration that they can’t do it or have it “now”, an inability to coordinate a new skill, difficulty in expressing their needs, pain, hurt, disappointment or because they are just too tired or little to do what they want.
[4] Language
• Language Difficulties: A child with
often write or draw out their frustration to ensure
thinking patterns. Often this child also has
that they are heard.
organisation and planning problems as well as
[5] Problem solving strategies Once emotions are back in control, look at what’s
regular family meeting will ensure that your child
is a great start.
gains the valuable skills of flexibility, compromise and conflict resolution.
[6] Underlying causes
with 1 being ‘perfect calm’ and 10 being an
Anger in children can often be a symptom of a
‘explosion’. This usually engages children as they
deeper issue. This will need to be identified and
love an easy to use rating system. Drawings and
remedied for a child to achieve more balanced
messages combining actions with thoughts,
emotional reactions. For example:
with their emotions on their own. Help them
are often followed by guilt and remorse.
processing difficulty coupled with inflexible
down or drawing all the things that upset them
Older children need to develop ways to cope
viewing the world negatively. Angry outbursts
explosive violent rages can have a language
solving worksheet or white board is useful, or a
[3] Soothing techniques
can be the basis of an underlying sadness and
helps regulate emotions. Older children can
but communicating with your child and writing
words and feelings make it more fun and helpful.
and fatigued mood on more days than not,
Giving pre-schoolers appropriate words to use
causing your child’s anger. A family problem-
Start using a rating system for your child’s anger
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relaxation strategies.
In older children triggers are harder to identify,
[2] Emotional responses
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Parents can also help by role modelling their own
• Depression: An irritable, agitated, cranky
• Anxiety: When the child has underlying anxiety, often the inappropriate anger responses are limited to the home and family environment. Consequently their teachers and friends see a
social difficulties caused by their ‘it’s my way or the highway’ approach to their friends. • Learning: Children who are experiencing learning difficulties at school will often react in anger in many situations as their self-esteem is battered for six hours a day in the classroom. • Social: Being bullied or having poor peer relations can result in angry explosions due to an underlying frustration in their social life. • Family: Instability in the family causes children to feel a loss of control and insecurity and often leads to anger. Separated families, particularly those in conflict, may cause children to be angry and defiant. Jutta Dempsey is a psychologist with more than 20 years experience in working with children.
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Eggs in one basket? The expression ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’ is very applicable to investing but it seems as though many Australians are currently holding significant funds in savings accounts and term deposits with little or no funds invested into the share market. Cash style investments are very safe, but do not offer the benefit of long-term capital growth. Val with son James & grandaughter Elyssa
Providing the facilities for your child’s future
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For more information call 0407 100 886 or visit www.val4mayor.com.au
Authorised by Mark Buttrose, 122 Hillview Cres, Edge Hill
It’s true that global share markets have been
range of investments, without the need for
turbulent since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC)
significant upfront cash. Diversified funds hold a
started, with the likelihood of more volatility
variety of different assets spread across a number
continuing. However, it is also important to
of investment markets. The types of assets and
remember that quality shares can offer dividend
level of share market exposure will vary from
yields comparable to term deposits in the order
fund to fund and many of the funds go by
of 4% to 5% annually, with some stocks providing
various marketing names that don’t always make
even higher income. Unlike the fully taxable
the underlying investment approach crystal
interest you earn on bank accounts and term
clear. That’s why it’s important to read the fund’s
deposits, the franking credits that you are able to
Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to get a
receive on most Australian share dividends can
good idea of how your money will be invested.
boost your after-tax return by up to 30%. It’s also important to note that many shares are
a variety of factors including your age, personal
much cheaper now than they were previously
goals and how you feel about risk, but with
and buying good assets at a low price, is one of
thousands of managed funds to select from,
the most proven ways of building wealth over
there’s bound to be one that suits your needs.
the long term. You just need patience and the nerve to do it.
Let no child ever come to us without leaving happier, smarter and more confident.
The type of fund that’s right for you depends on
Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner from TFS Financial Planning. For a rundown on how
Not keeping all your eggs in one basket is
managed funds work and why diversifying is so
especially true in volatile markets and managed
important for investors, call 4046 5555 or visit
funds can be a good easy way to achieve
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Women & finance Main story thanks to Fiona Thorogood
Health Fund Focus
HEALTH FUND April 1st is never a celebrated day for people with health insurance policies because it’s the day most of us will pay more for health insurance than we did the previous year. Increases in the cost of goods and services push up the cost of hospital and medical procedures, adding to the costs of health funds and in turn resulting in increased health insurance premiums. But now is the perfect time to review our policies to make sure they continue to meet our needs and give us the best value for money. Since 2006 Queensland Country Health Fund’s premium increases have been consistently below its major competitors and 6.65% lower than average industry rate increases, which mean real savings for Members. So if you’re feeling a bit disgruntled about the changes to your health insurance policy, a local health fund with a genuine focus on its Members may be the answer.
diversification. They provide access to a broad
Early learning & primary school education program
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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Elaine Seager
run for type 1 In 2009, it was estimated that 940,000 Australians were affected by Diabetes, of which 10-15% suffer from Type 1 Diabetes. These figures are on the increase every day. Type 1 is predominately diagnosed in people
region to participate with her in the run on 1
under the age of 30 and if not treated properly,
June. ‘Everyone is welcome to join, you don’t
can lead to further complications such as
have to be an athlete or runner, just have a desire
blindness, kidney failure and stroke.
to make a difference and have fun’, she says.
Run for Type 1, a new project developed by local
To join the team email Jessica at Jessica.masters@
Type 1 Diabetic Jessica Masters, aims to raise
hotmail.com or sign up on her Facebook page at
funds for Diabetes Queensland’s new program
www.facebook.com/runfortype1. You can also
Diabetes Basics, a support initiative for school
donate online or sponsor Jessica’s run at
children with type 1 diabetes. Jessica is gathering
www.everydayhero.com.au/run_for_type_1
a large group of supporters from around the
constipation in kids
“Mummy, I’m itchy!” Nits from school driving you mad? Thanks to Calanna Pharmacy we have a Mario’s Range head lice pack to give away to one lucky (!) reader. Valued at $50 it includes shampoo, conditioner, preventative spray and a nit comb.
WIN a prize pack! For your chance to win simply go to our website at www.pakmag.com.au and tell us how many times you’ve been affected by nits?!
story thanks to Dr. Julia Driscoll
Constipation is a common problem in kids. There is a lot of individual difference in the bowel habits of children. Generally, you only need be concerned about
and particular attention may need to be paid
• Always make sure their diet has plenty of fibre
the firmness or frequency of your child’s
to their diet.
rich foods (this can be a challenge, I know).
Constipation can cause tummy pains that come
• Encourage them to drink lots of water
and go, a loss of appetite, pain at the toilet
(especially in the warmer weather) instead of
(which can cause a vicious cycle of avoidance)
too much milk.
motion if it appears to be causing a problem. Fully breast fed babies may have a poo every 7–10 days, or it may be after every feed! Bottle fed babies and older children generally poo at least every 2-3 days. Kids regularly get too involved in playtime and ignore the physical sensation of an impending bowel motion. As this sensation passes, more water is absorbed from the motion while it is in the rectum and a dry, hard poo results. Some kids just seem to have a sluggish bowel
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and sometimes, soiling, which is mostly due to chronic constipation even though they may sometimes pass a small amount of faeces.
What to do about it: • Establish a regular toilet routine, for example, five minutes after breakfast. This is important because it will encourage good toilet habits.
If you are still having difficult consult your G.P. There is an array of medicines available for chronic constipation. Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor at Apple Tree Medical Centre in Smithfield, Cairns. She is also the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For info go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com
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Woree Family Medical Centre
Ear, Nose Throat
“ALL PATIENTS BULK BILLED”
Story thanks to Dr David McIntosh
• Child & AdolesCent heAlth • Women’s heAlth • men’s heAlth (inCluding VAseCtomies) • skin CheCks • FemAle nurse (For PAP smeAr CliniC) • minor surgery • VACCinAtions • Free Childhood immunisAtions
breathe easy
questions your child may need to see a childhood ENT specialist because all of these issues may reflect a problem with their breathing which can have significant consequences.
Snoring Snoring is a noise that is made because there is obstruction to the breathing at night. The worst end of the spectrum is a condition called sleep apnoea where they stop breathing at times. We now know, however, that any child that snores four or more nights of the week is at increased risk having a condition known as
Quick Quiz
sleep disordered breathing. The consequences of this are poor learning, bad behaviour (often misdiagnosed as ADHD), impaired school performance, increased risk of heart problems
[1] Does your child snore all or
most nights?
[2] Do they mouth breathe? [3] Do they grind their teeth at night?
later in life, and difficulties eating solid (as opposed to minced) meat, to name but a few!
Mouth breathing
mondAy to FridAy 8am-5pm
need to breathe through their mouth are also more likely to drool. Sleep is vital for our children but there are several publications that show that sleep is one of the most overlooked parts of childhood assessment
sAturdAy 8am-12pm oUr DoCTorS: • dr robert d’hotman • dr deepa gadhvi • dr matthew Warburton Continuing to care for the Cairns Community 1/600 Bruce Hwy, Woree (behind Calanna Pharmacy) For more inFormAtion PHoNE: 4033 2525
so it’s imperative that parents take the lead. Only an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) specialist who is trained in assessing the entire airway can advise
Awakening your energy is our specialty!
you on what the problem is and how to treat it appropriately. Some kids will only require dental or orthodontic treatment for their breathing problems and some kids may only require nasal sprays. Those that require surgery will do so for the following
nAturAl heAlth cAre sAfe for your entire fAMily
reasons: • Tonsils - it makes no difference if your child has
Mouth breathing in kids is not a habit; it is
never had tonsillitis. If their tonsils are big they
a learned response to dealing with nasal
need to be assessed for possible removal
• Acupuncture • naturopathy
obstruction. The nose can be blocked for a host
[4] Do they drool over their pillow?
• homeopathy • Massage
of reasons and the resultant mouth breathing
• Adenoids - these can be assessed without
results in the muscles of the face pulling the jaws
x-rays in specialist childhood ENT clinics.
[5] Do they have problems that require
out of alignment. Such children, if left untreated
Scraping them out is an established and common
them to have braces and/or teeth
are at increased risk of needing orthodontic
technique but studies show it is potentially not
removed?
intervention. They are also more likely to have
very successful, and there are more modern
problems with sleep apnoea as an adult.
alternatives
Teeth grinding & drooling
• Nasal turbinates - cauterising them is of
you: Are you sure? (When was the last
Kids do not grind their teeth because they are
such as Coblation or micro-debrider assisted
time you actually went in to their room
“stressed”. New research has shown that during
techniques are more successful
for a few minutes to check?)
the lighter phases of sleep, if the child is having
If you answered “No” to all of these problems then this last question is for
trouble breathing, the muscles of the jaw become overactive and clench down. Kids that
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medical Centre
CoNSULTATIoNS:
Poor sleep caused by breathing problems is a missed diagnosis that ruins many of our kids’ development, writes Dr David McIntosh If you answer yes to any of the below
Woree Family
• iridology • Kinesiology • Psychotherapist • herbalist Very qualified & experienced team of practitioners under one roof.
limited short term benefit and alternatives
www.awaken.com.au
sPeciAlists in natural health Care
Dr. David McIntosh is a specialist childhood ENT doctor north of Brisbane. For more info go to: www.ent4kids.com.au & entspecialists.com.au
open 6 days • 13 Anderson st, MAnundA • phone 07 4031 1124
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Family nutrition Story thanks to Rebecca Collins
healthy BBQ ideas With our warm tropical outdoor climate BBQ’s are always on the menu and they are a great way to experiment with healthy family meals. So here are a few ideas to keep your meals healthy while you’re enjoying eating outdoors.
smoothie cubes
[1] Simple Starters
mushrooms, squash, capsicum, eggplant and
Vegetable sticks with low fat dips such
vinegar and lemon juice and then grill them on
Here’s a great and very easy way to get
as hummus, salsa or tzatziki are a healthy
the BBQ with one teaspoon of brown sugar. I
some fruit in to the family diet. These
alternative to chips and cheese. Fresh berries and
guarantee your family will be coming back for
Creative Gourmet Smoothie Cubes contain
unsalted nuts are also simple pre-BBQ snacks.
seconds! Fresh garden salads are much healthier
no added artificial colours, flavours or
than creamy potato salads or coleslaws. An
preservatives. They are packed with fruit
alternative is to make your own low fat potato
and come in four flavour varieties: Berry
salad using steamed potatoes, low fat dressing,
Antioxidant, Strawberry, Tropical and
diced red onion, celery and mint.
Breakfast. Chuck two cubes in the blender
[2] Less Meat, More Flavour In Australia we tend to love our meat a little
sweet potato, toss them in olive oil, balsamic
bit too much. Choosing lean cuts of meat and including fish and poultry will make your BBQ healthier. Rather than filling your plate with half a
[4] Fancy Fruit
By: Camey Demmitt APD
with 200ml of skim milk and in less than one minute you’ve got a delicious and healthy smoothie.
cow, choose a palm size piece of meat and cover
Fruit salad with low fat yoghurt or reduced fat
the rest of your plate with salad. Alternatively
ice cream is a healthy dessert. A couple of other
What I really like about this product is you
make homemade kebabs using vegetables
frozen fruit treats for kids on a hot day include:
get health and convenience all packed into
or fruit such as capsicum, pineapple and
1) Thread grapes, oranges and berries on to
two cubes. All you have to do is add milk
mushrooms. (Tip: Soak wooden kebab skewers
skewers and freeze. 2) Freeze some bananas
(or soy milk, almond milk, rice milk etc.). It’s
in water before using so they don’t burn on the
overnight and then blend them up with a pinch
great for people who always skip breakfast
BBQ). Use homemade marinades or herbs and
of cinnamon and a drop of vanilla. Easy and tasty!
or as a refreshing after school snack for the
spices to flavour your meat so you know exactly what your family is eating.
Rebecca Collins is an Accredited Practicing
One thing to keep in mind if you are
[3] Vegetable Variety
Dietetics. To get more expert nutritional advice
watching your weight is that liquid
call 4051 9093 or go to their website at www.
kilojoules tend not to fill us up but they still
Make vegetables and salad the stars of your
healthmanagement.com.au. You can also
register on your kilojoule intake.
BBQ. Cut up a variety of veggies, for example
follow them on Twitter @NutritionGurus
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fun for parents & kids FREE monthly
pakfood
with Qld Yoghurt Company
parents in the pantry
ClUb
Creamy Tortellini
Recipe thanks to: Amanda Brownhill
• Olive Oil and butter • White Onion • Bacon
kids in the kitchen
• Garlic • Mushrooms • Fresh tortellini
Healthy Energy Muffins
Recipe thanks to: Teagan Brooks
• Mixed Herbs
Easter Egg-stravaganza Come and join us for this FREE Family EvEnt
• Cracked pepper
• 1 1/4 cups caster sugar
• 300ml cream
• 2 cups plain flour
• Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Extras: Sundried tomatoes, olives,
• 2 tsp baking powder
pesto peas or spinach leaves
• 1 cup craisins • 2 cups grated carrot
Method
• 1 cup grated apple • 1 cup desiccated coconut • 1 cup chopped walnuts
Boil pasta as per directions. Meanwhile in a pan, heat oil, then fry onion, garlic,
• 3 eggs
bacon, mixed herbs and pepper. Fry until the bacon is cooked. Add mushrooms
• 1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil
and fry for a few minutes. Add cream and cheese. Stir until it bubbles, turn
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
heat down to a simmer. Add cooked pasta to sauce mix. If adding extras add
• Icing sugar, to dust
now and heat through for a minute or so. Serve with some fresh parmesan and more cracked pepper if desired.
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Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Use 18 paper cases to line muffin pans. Sift sugar, flour, cinnamon and powder into a large bowl. Add cranberries, carrot, apple, coconut and walnuts. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and fold until just combined - do not overmix. Spoon into muffin pans and bake for 25 minutes. Serve dusted with icing sugar.
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What’s On
April
easter fun • Cairns Central – Melville’s Easter Animal Farm will be hatching some special Easter chicks. • Stockland – The Easter Bunny will be roaming the Centre 5-7 April (11am-1pm) • Muddy’s Café will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt through the playground over
easter pakclub
the Easter weekend. Plus there will be free arts & crafts workshops during the holidays.
Thanks to Cadburys we will be giving
free holiday fun • Cairns Central – Melville’s Easter
away thousands of delicious Easter Eggs at our PakClub on Easter Sunday at Cazaly’s
on Easter Saturday.
recommended. To book call 4054 1464.
parenting courses
2-12 April. They are also giving away 170 double passes to see a preview screening
The following courses are available at Family
of Beauty & the Beast in 3D through a
Support, 98 Birch St, Manunda. For more info
colouring-in competition (see mini-mag
call Jenny on 4032 6800.
for more details). • Smithfield – Art classes with Davvyd Brown 1-5 April (10am-1pm) • Stockland – Pantomime 2-5 April, Make your own teddy 9-14 April
• Early Childhood Parenting Course
blues festival Tickets can now be bought for the 4th annual Cairns Blues Festival on Saturday 12 May from
• Raintrees – Jumping castle and
10am-10pm at Fogarty Park. Children are
face-painting in the Centre Court 2-4 April
welcome – there will be a kid’s entertainment
(11am-2pm).
area and a family bar. Cost for pre-sold tickets:
• The Pier – Wonky Duck with free pottery painting 10-11 April (10am-2pm)
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giving away goodies between 11am-2pm
(8 April, 5-7pm). Bookings are highly
Animal Farm will be in Centre Court from
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• Raintrees – The Easter Bunny will be
Adults $60, Youth $30. Children under 13
6 week course runs on Thursdays (9.30am 11.30am) starting 3 May. Cost: $60. • Parenting Through Primary School 6 week course runs Tuesdays (5.30pm-8pm) starting 1 May. Cost: $60. • “HELP” I’ve got a Teenager 6 week course runs on Wednesdays (6pm 8.30pm) starting 2 May. Cost: $60.
years go free. Available through Ticketlink on
• Young Parents Group – Runs Wednesdays
1300 855 835 or www.ticketlink.com.au
(9.30-11am) each week from 2 May.
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what’s on april
pink = family
green = kids
PakClub
Art Babies
For more information: (07) 4054 1464
For more info: www.kickarts.org.au
Sunday 8 April 5-7pm at Cazalys
4 April at 1Oam Kick Arts Centre
blue = adults
RossNoble
4 April at 8pm at CairnsCivicTheatre For more information: (07) 4050 7750
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VEday SAver y
There’s a store near you Woree - 600 Bruce Hwy PHONE: 4054 4220 Nth Cairns - 355 Sheridan St PHONE: 4031 4222
E: sales@calannapharmacy.com.au W: www.calannapharmacy.com.au
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VENUE Officeworks Birch Carroll & Coyle Coles Edmonton Brothers Leagues Club Cazalys Tanks Arts Centre Gecko's Indoor Play Centre Cairns Regional Gallery International Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College 98 Birch Street Cairns Regional Gallery Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College Peace Lutheran College Gordonvale Library Earlville Library Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Civic Theatre Gecko's Indoor Play Centre Cairns Regional Gallery KickArts Contemporary Arts Coles Edmonton Muddy's on the Esplanade Crystal cascades horse park City Library Manunda Library Muddy's Cafe Cairns Civic Theatre 98 Birch Street 2 Rambutan Close, Manoora Cairns Regional Gallery
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Kids Craft Classes Sunday Family Flicks - Star Wars Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Live Music: Carrizma Juniors Kids Club Drama Holiday Program - Building Blocks for Stage and Life!(4 days) Creative Bread Designs School Holiday Workshops for 5-12 year olds with Hayley Gillespie World Autism Awareness Day Double Helix Science Club- Egg Science Eggstravaganza Double Helix Science Club- Egg Science Eggstravaganza Double Helix Science Club- Squid Dissection Double Helix Science Club- Squid Dissection Play-Connect-Grow
TIME 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 9:30 AM School Holiday Workshops for 5-12 year olds with Carley Clarke-Rushton 10:00 AM Double Helix Science Club- Egg Science Eggstravaganza 10:00 AM Double Helix Science Club- Egg Science Eggstravaganza 12:30 PM Double Helix Science Club- Squid Dissection 10:00 AM Double Helix Science Club- Squid Dissection 12:30 PM Storytime 10:30 AM Baby Rhyme Time 10:30 AM Live Music: Carrizma 9:30 AM Ross Noble: Nonsensory Overload 8:00 PM Play dough 10:30 AM School Holiday Workshops 5-12 year olds with Louisa Ennis-Thomas 10:00 AM Artbabies Childen's Workshop: Collage and Photography 10:00 AM Face Painting by Nikki the Clown 11:00 AM Face Painting by Nikki the Clown 5:00 PM Lasertag Holiday session 2:00 PM School Holiday Craft Workshop 10:30 AM Storytime 10:30 AM Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's 5:00 PM Ross Noble: Nonsensory Overload 8:00 PM Young Parents & Children Meeting Space 9:30 AM Craft Group- Mooroobool Community Support Service 10:00 AM School Holiday Workshops for 5-12 year olds with Caroline Mudge 10:00 AM
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VENUE St Francis Xavier OHSC Coles Edmonton Crystal cascades horse park Mossman Library Smithfield Library Edmonton Library Brothers Leagues Club 98 Birch Street Paradise Palms Gecko's Indoor Play Centre Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club, Edmonton Kuranda Amphitheatre Officeworks Stratford Community hall Cairns Regional Gallery THE WILDLIFE HABITAT Coles Edmonton Trinity Beach Hotel Kids Club Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club, Edmonton 186 Irene st Mooroobool Paradise Palms Cazalys Trinity Wharf Brothers Leagues Club Gecko's Indoor Play Centre Civic Theatre The Pier 98 Birch Street Stratford Library Earlville Library Brothers Leagues Club Civic Theatre The Pier Gecko's Indoor Play Centre Cairns Regional Gallery Muddy's on the Esplanade City Library Gordonvale Library Muddy's Cafe 98 Birch Street 2 Rambutan Close, Manoora KickArts Contemporary Arts Centre of Contemporary Arts Theatre
pink = family
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Lasertag Holiday session Storytime and Rhyme Time School Holiday Craft Workshop Storytime Live Music: Big Noise Good Friday Holiday Play-Connect-Grow Couples Date Night Colouring-in competition CLUB CLOSED - Good Friday CLUB CLOSED - Good Friday John Butler Trio plus special guests Kids Craft Classes Zoe Strickland Massage - HypnoBirthing antenatal classes Free Entry Saturday Special Kids Club Easter Party Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Live Music: Fingerprint Live Music: Sweet K Menshed Car Boot Sale Easter Eggstravaganza Pakclub - "Easter Hunt" Barbary Coasters Duo farewell cruise liner Rhapsody of the Seas Live Music:Carrizma Easter Monday Holiday Straw Jewellery SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR Wonky Duck - Paint ur own pottery Play-Connect-Grow Storytime Kids Writing Workshop Live Music: Big Jim SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR Wonky Duck - Paint ur own pottery Flower Craft Music and drama workshop wth Nikki the Clown Face Painting by Nikki the Clown Storytime School Holiday Craft Workshop Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's Young Parents & Children Meeting Space Craft Group- Mooroobool Community Support Service Smart Art with Megan Bayliss - All ages workshops Film - Bill Cunningham New York
green = kids
TIME
blue = adults
FOR MORE INFO
COST
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Catch up with Cleo We visited Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and got to feed a crocodile, pat a wallaby and get up close to a koala, a snake and a few other animals. I had a chat with the mammal keeper to find out a bit more. Q&A with Hartley’s Mammal Keeper, Tanya Melville [1] How many crocodiles are there at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures? 2400 saltwater crocs & 100 freshwater crocs. [2] How many saltwater crocodiles and how many freshwater ones? 2400 saltwater crocs but only 100 of these are at the zoo (the others are at the crocodile farm) and about 100 freshwater crocodiles.
[3] Who is your biggest crocodile? Big Ted and he is 5.3 metres long. [4] What do crocodiles like to eat? They like to eat almost anything but at the zoo we feed them chicken and fish.
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[6] What can kids do at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures? We have snake and crocodile shows, a boat cruise to watch a crocodile jump for food, kids can feed wallabies, pat a koala and have their photo taken with a baby crocodile, koala or a snake. And in the school holidays we have an animal show where
[5] Does Hartley’s have any other animals?
kids can touch a range of animals including
Yes as well as crocodiles we have snakes,
a snake and some mammals. People can
lizards and mammals including koalas, wallabies, quolls, gliders and birds.
also have a turn at pole feeding a freshwater crocodile, but this is seasonal so it is best to check before you come if that is available.
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she reduce or give up to make time for this
was very surprised recently to be selected
to drive and applying for a driver’s license.
leadership challenge? She may need to write a
for a leadership role at her high school. She
Combine this with the social demands of formal,
formal time management plan putting in her
was nominated by other students for the
graduation and other ceremonies and it all can
priority commitments first. Self-care is most
position. While she is pleased that others have
seem overwhelming.
important. I have seen quite a number of Year 12
confidence in her, she is anxious that she may not have enough spare time to be an effective
Your daughter’s anxiety is understandable
students suffer severe anxiety and stress from ‘over-load’.
school leader.
given this already busy schedule. You mention that your daughter was nominated by others
Your daughter may need your continued
Time management in the last year of school
- while she appears to be flattered by this, is it
emotional and practical support to see her
is often difficult for students. Many are under
something that she really wants to do? Can she
through what promises to be a very busy year.
pressure to study hard to meet university
request a ‘trial’ period to see how demanding the
course or college requirements. Others are busy
role is on her time?
making contacts and doing work experience in preparation for going into apprenticeships or traineeships. A large number of Year 12 students have part-time jobs to help supplement family
Denise Bewert is a Guidance Officer, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and
Explain to your daughter that it is her decision
Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a
and it has to be right for her. If she does
question about your teenager send an email to:
decide that being a school leader is worth
denise.bewert@bigpond.com
the commitment, what other activities can
modern parenting Teaching kids about how to be organised. READER QUESTION: My 8 year old still needs
a perfectly ordered desk, etc) and yet be
organised the night before by packing school
a lot of help to get organised even though
completely disorganised in other ways.
bags and getting clothes ready before bed.
Disorganisation can have an impact on a child’s
• Have a regular bedtime and try to stick to this
ability to function at home, at school and in
as much as possible. Children who are well
social settings. The following tips may be useful
rested function much better, can focus more
in helping you to teach your child valuable
clearly and have improved concentration.
he is in grade three this year. It is particularly problematic in the mornings when getting ready for school and when it comes to doing homework. What can I do to help him be more organised? Many parents express frustration with their
but try to avoid taking over.
going out and to keep track of their belongings.
• Keep your child’s home environment as
• Remember that your child is only young and
Disorganisation is common in children (and
uncluttered as possible.
has plenty of time to learn organisation skills.
adults for that matter!) and it is a skill that develops with maturity and as the need arises to become more organised. Some people naturally tend to be more organised than others and some can be extremely organised in one area (e.g. arranging their collectibles, always being on time, having
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• Be available to help your child when needed
Parent Tips:
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organisational skills.
• Have regular daily routines and use visual calendars and schedules. • Use a calendar and diary yourself, and model for your child how you use these to keep track of your time. • Help and encourage your child to get
Don’t put too much pressure on them especially if it causes them to feel stressed. • Always remember to praise your child for their efforts! Megan Colahan is the principal psychologist at Colahan Psychology. To ask her a question email megan@colahan-psychology.com.au
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PakBaby feature
fussy eaters
Story thanks to Dr. Jacqui Dalby-Payne
Fussy eating is so common it is considered normal toddler behaviour. It is normal for children in the second year of life to use food to exert control over their lives. 3-4 times a week. Non-haem iron – found in
generally eat to their caloric requirements and
eggs, dried fruit, green leafy vegetable and
vomiting. If forced to eat the food they can
refuse further food when they are full. As such
wholegrains is not as well absorbed.
become very distressed and anxious about
they eat better at one meal than another and better on some days of the week than others. Plotting your child’s weight and height on a growth chart every couple of months will often show that, despite the apparent lack of intake they are receiving adequate calories and growing normally. It is important to ensure, however, that their diet is adequate in important nutrients, particularly iron and calcium, and that they are consuming foods from all five food groups.
Iron deficiency
For some fussy eaters dairy can become restricted and, having received most of their nutrients from formula or breastfeeding in the first six months of life, they seem to suddenly dislike dairy products and refuse to drink milk. Soymilk enriched with calcium is a good substitute for cows milk. Other soy products available include soy yoghurt, cheese and ice cream, which can ease the pain of a dairy-free diet. Other sources include tofu, canned salmon with the bones, sardines, breakfast cereals with added
nutrient deficiencies in toddlers, occurring in
calcium and broccoli.
One of the most common causes of iron deficiency is overconsumption of milk. Giving toddlers more than 600mL of cows milk a day will reduce their appetite for other essential foods.
Sensory food aversions Children with sensory food aversion have a more extreme form of fussy eating. Unlike the fussy eater who eats a variety of foods that vary from meal to meal and day to day, the child with a
If iron deficiency is diagnosed, reducing milk to
sensory food aversion will consistently refuse
no more than 600mL a day is an essential part of
foods of a certain taste, texture or even colour.
management.
The onset may begin in infancy, with difficulty
The best source of iron is found in meats such
accepting new formulas or transitioning to more
as red meat, chicken and fish and should be
lumpy textures.
included in one meal daily. Red meat is the richest source of iron and should be eaten
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Iron deficiency is one of the most common 8-20% of this age group.
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to ranges from just grimacing to gagging and
You can be reassured that your child will
The response to foods they have an aversion
mealtimes and may refuse all similar foods. They may have sensory issues outside of mealtimes, for example, preferring to have clean hands, becoming distressed with loud noises or refusing to walk barefoot on grass or sand. Taking the focus off ‘eating’ the non-preferred food and reducing the amount of coaxing, begging and directing the child to eat is important to reduce anxiety. Parents should give positive reinforcement for early steps such as tolerating the food or touching food in play. A child with sensory aversion often needs to first see a new food several times and then tolerate it on their plate before being expected to eat it. Working with a psychologist as they get older may also help them overcome their fears relating to food. It is important to recognise that for children with sensory issues the transition to eating a variety of foods takes much time and effort and may require the involvement of a dietitian, doctor and psychologist. Dr Jacqui Dalby-Payne is a Paediatrician at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Edited extract taken with permission from It’s My Health, an independent health website for Australian’s: www.itsmyhealth.com.au
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artbabies conscious birth prep
These new workshops at KickArts are open to children from 18 months to four years. They focus on the process of creating art and ideas
Story thanks to Zoe Strickland Soon it will be your baby’s special ‘birthday’
your wishes with your health care provider, so
as well as introducing participants to new and
talk about these early on so you can all be on
different materials. Cost: $10 per child inc.
the same page.
Since slamming doors and little fingers are not a good mix an Australian mum
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According to Rhodanthe Lipsett, author of recently published Baby Care, the first six weeks are the most difficult for new mums and she says it is important to assist, encourage and inspire new mums so that
building with the big jelly babies!). Children
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they experience more ‘up times’ than ‘down
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also reinforces the view that new mums need to know there is no one right way of As part of National Year of Reading 2012, Cairns Libraries are
doing things.
encouraging parents to join their newborn babies to the library.
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Flyers are being inserted in to the Cairns Festival CD pack, “Opening Notes”, which is given to every baby born at Cairns Base & Cairns Private Hospitals. All you need to do is take this along to the library, join your baby as a member and receive a free gift - the board book “Baby Ways”.
WIN baby care book! For your chance to win a copy of Baby Care go to www.pakmag.com.au and tell us when your baby is due?
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adventure
mums
BAM!
By Amanda Cranston
On your marks, get set, GO!!!
go Adventure Mum Angelina!
kapow! This months adventure mums were:
wak!
PakMag: When was the last time you something adventurous? Catherine: White water rafting at Foaming Fury before I had the kids
Catherine carr, 2ette kids
Photography thanks to Maria Nguyen at
Naomi merrittkids
Stay-at-home mum, 3
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amanda garven 2 kids
Stay-at-home mum,
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Following on from the success of our last Adventure Mums outing, we invited a few PakMag readers, all mums of course, to join us for a morning cable skiing. It required good upper body strength and gave all the mums a workout, even the super fit ones. Everyone had a great time and felt exhilarated at making it around the lake on kneeboards, and some even attempted the wakeboards. www.pakmag.com.au
Whoopsy daisies
stepped out of your comfort zone and did
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dare devil move
Naomi: Scuba diving at night before kids
in the drink
PakMag: How was it? Catherine: It was great fun; even the trying and failing part was fun but I’m sore. Naomi: I still have a corner to conquer! Glad I gave it a go, it was great. Angelina: OMG, when can I come back? It was
Let’s do that again!
PakMag: Are your kids adventurous and do you want to instil a sense of adventure in them? Catherine: No I would say my kids are cautious and wouldn’t try something scary. Naomi: They are not naturally adventurous but we do try to expose them to different activities.
Angelina: White water rafting in Bali
excellent.
Amanda: Tandem skydiving in New Zealand
Amanda: Fantastic and exhilarating although
when I was single and a backpacker in my 20s
my arms feel like jelly now.
PakMag: How are you feeling about cable
PakMag: What has held you back at being
skiing?
adventurous until now?
Catherine: Being someone who likes to
Catherine: The idea of hurting myself and not
be good for their confidence and help them
succeed, I am a little nervous as I haven’t done it
being able to look after my kids
overcome their fears.
Naomi: Time, babysitters and finance
Cable Ski Cairns is located in Smithfield next
Angelina: Don’t know, I think I focus too much
to Tjapukai and Skyrail. On the first Saturday of
before Naomi: Excited about trying something new
Angelina: Absolutely, she is too adventurous for her own good already. Amanda: One of my kids is willing to try new things and be adventurous whereas the other is very cautious. I think being adventurous can
each month they open early at 9am for a ladies
Angelina: Concerned it might be too hard or I
on my family instead of doing things for myself.
will make a fool out of myself
But I can definitely do this with my family.
only session. Their School Holiday Kids Club for
Amanda: Excited and nervous but glad I’m
Amanda: I tend to do things my kids want to do
Friday and costs $29/session. For more info call
doing it with other novices
that are age-appropriate for them
kids aged 6-12 years runs 8.30-10am Monday to 4038 1304 or visit www.cableskicairns.com.au
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Entertain your kids Story thanks to Elaine Seager
hop in to easter Activities for the Easter School Holidays programs & classes [1] Gecko’s
[4] Cairns Recreation Centre
netball, soccer, dodgeball and beach volleyball.
Activities planned for the holidays are:
Children aged 5-14 years can participate in roller
For more information phone 4032 2844 or visit
•
2 April – Creative bead designs
skating/blading, a range of indoor sports, agility
www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au
•
4 April – Play dough
courses, team building events and activities,
•
6 April – Colouring-in competition
novelty events, arts & crafts and educational
•
9 April – Straw jewellery
visits. Times: 8am-5.30pm. Cost: $25 per day. For
•
11 April – Flower craft
more info call 4053 5353.
•
13 April – Cotton tip painting
Cost: usual entry fee. Call 4038 1181 for more info or go to www.geckosplay.com.au
[2] Edmonton Pool Program
available (only $6 per person if you’re on the
New Leaf Kids Drama Holiday Program for 8-14
4053 3497 to book.
year olds. Dates: 2-5 April (9am-1pm daily). Cost: $50 per day or $165 for four days. Call Sarah on
activities. Cost: $25 full day (7.30am-6pm) or $15
www.newleafkids.com.au
as $39 for a family of four including shoe hire. Call
[9] Cairns Libraries Easter Egg Basket Craft workshops for kids aged 5+. Cost: Free. Bookings essential. Call 4044
Jemmimah on 4045 2457 for info or to book.
[6] Zebra Art
3785 or email t.curtis@cairns.qld.gov.au. Check
[3] Lifetime Tennis
Art classes for primary school aged children on
more information. There will also be a writing
Tuesdays and Thursdays (1pm-4pm) during the
workshop for children aged 8-14 years at Earlville
The Cairns International Tennis Centre on
holidays plus extra classes on Friday 14 April
Library.
Sheridan St. runs full and half day programs
(9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm). Cost: $30. Call
which are suitable for beginners. It includes a
Michelle on 0427 939 885 for more info.
Pool as well as tennis based activities. Cost: $33 per day casual rate, $69 for three half days or $129 for three full days. For more info contact LifeTime Tennis on 1300 30 15 30 or email cairns@lifetimetennis.com.au
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School holiday deals and early bird specials lanes before 10am). Family deals also start as low
0401 758 188 for more information or go to
movie on the big screen and swimming at Tobruk
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[8] Ten Pin Bowling
[5] Tanks
Lots of games and crafts as well as water for a half day (7.30am-1pm). Call Raymond or
Cost: $7. Location: 164 Mayers St, Manunda.
the website at www.cairnslibrary.com.au for
[10] Cairns Regional Gallery
[7] Cairns Indoor Sports
Art based workshops for 5-12 year olds. Dates:
The ‘multi-sport madness’ program runs every
Call Carley on 4046 4888 for more info or email
Wed, Thurs and Fri during the holidays from 1pm-
creativekids@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au
2-5 April (10am-12 noon). Cost: $18 per class.
3pm. Open to kids of any age. Includes cricket,
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school holiday guide
Entertain your kids Story thanks to Elaine Seager
[11] Craft n Sewing Studio
[13] Barron Valley Gymnastics
[15] Platinum Models
Easter crafts including decorating eggs, cards
Day camps full of fun, obstacle courses, games
Self improvement and modelling courses for
& baskets. Dates: 3-5 April. Classes will also run
and crafts. Suitable for kids 5+. Cost: $25 per
5-18 year olds. Easter special – buy one & bring a
11-14 April. There is an Easter special offer – bring
day. Times: 9am-3pm. Location: 46 Magazine St,
friend free. Call Jade on 0432 396 176 or email
4 friends and get yours free. Contact Glenette on
Stratford. Phone: 4055 1711. Bookings essential.
platinum_australia@hotmail.com
[14] Cable Ski
[16] The Esplanade
4053 4421 or enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au
[12] The Young Company
Kids Holiday Club for 6-12 year olds. Includes
FREE Fit Kids sessions will be running at Fogarty
The Young Company’s Easter Drama Program
knee boarding, wakeboarding and water-skiing.
Park on 2, 4, 11 and 13 April (9.30am-10.30am).
includes: Spy Supremacy 2-5 April, Horrible
Dates: Mon-Fri (8.30-10am). Cost: $29 per session
For more info call Sonya on 0418 446 648.
Histories 10-13 April. Cost $195. For more
($116 for the week). Bookings essential. Call
information call Leigh on 4041 4066 or go to
Karen on 4038 1304 for more info or check out
www.theyoungcompany.com.au
www.cableskicairns.com.au
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top daytrip ideas [1] Sugarworld Waterpark
[4] Cairns Tropical Zoo
Aussie Farm Entertainment near Mena Creek.
Open every day during the holidays (10am-
Check out the zoo’s variety of interactive wildlife
Devonshire morning tea. Bookings essential.
4.30pm) except Good Friday. Cost: $15 adults,
encounters including breakfast with a koala or for
For more information call 4065 3310 or visit
$12 kids, $7.50 if you just use the pools. Kiosk
something different, go along to the Night Zoo in
www.aussiefarmentertainment.com.au
caters for takeaway food. BBQ’s available, picnics
the evening (6.45-10pm). For more information
welcome (no alcohol).
go to www.cairnstropicalzoo.com
[8] Hartleys Mammal Magic Tour
[2] LaserTag
[5] Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Behind the scenes tours available Mon-Fri (11am
Is it time you went sneaking through the bushes
Kids Club available on the weekends of the Easter
kids $62.50. Call 4055 3576 for more info or
shooting infra red gaming guns at the kids?!
Holidays for kids aged 4-12 years accompanied
email reservation@crocodileadventures.com
Cost: $23 pp. Sessions run weekdays during the
by an adult. Times: 1-3pm. Cost: Gold Coin
holidays. For more information call 4039 1376 or
Donation plus entry fee. Call 4099 3235 to book.
email lasertagcairns@yahoo.com.au or visit www.cairnslasertag.com.au
[6] Tjapukai
[3] Mamu Rainforest Walkway
Locals receive a 30% discount at Tjapukai and
Kids’ activity sheets provide a fun guide around
with one paying adult.
this amazing treetop walkway. Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids (10% discount for locals). Call 4064 5294 for more information or go to www.derm.qld.gov.au/mamu
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Cost $110 for families up to 5 people inc.
or 1.15pm). Bookings essential. Cost: adults $125,
during the school holidays kids can visit free
[7] Aussie Farm Entertainment Feeding calves, riding a stock horse and milking cows are just some of the activities on offer at
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Get fit the fun way KINDY CHEER Saturday morning classes for kids 2-5 Kindy Cheer Program available for 2-5 year olds. Combination of song and dance + fun, fitness & friends! Classes starting from only $10 For more information contact Tamara 0402 225 630 or email info@awesomecheerleading.com or visit www.awesomecheerleading.com
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Children’s Activities Story thanks to Leigh Boswell
acting up Involving your child in drama has many benefits, writes Leigh Boswell Last month the World Theatre for Children and
AWESOME
Young People Day was celebrated across the
[3] Literacy and Numeracy Skills
world with many youth theatre organisations
Drama is a wonderful way for children to interact
learn tolerance ‘by walking a mile in another’s
reflecting on the benefits that drama offers
with, and interpret literature, or text of any sort,
shoes’.
children. These days, the process of growing
even their own. By memorising a scripted play or
up has so many challenges for children that
devising their own creative story, drama allows
participating in theatre can provide an escape or
kids to analyse how a character’s personality and
release from these everyday pressures.
actions influence a storyline. In doing so they practice many of the higher order thinking skills
Drama isn’t just for those children who are already
in a playful context. They must think critically,
a ‘Drama King or Queen’. Yes, it is a great outlet
apply knowledge to new situations, analyse, solve
for these children to express their creative ideas
problems and make decisions – all skills that will
and talents but it also benefits those children who
benefit them at school.
might be shy about raising their hand in class or putting their opinion forward.
[4] Social skills
Drama can benefit a child’s development in
These days, children can be absorbed in
many ways and here’s just a few of them:
technology but drama encourages them to get
[1] Creative Thinking
up and connect with others and in doing so, they become more socially aware and develop more
[7] Cooperation In our rush to have children acquire academic learning, we often forget their personal and social development. The emphasis in drama is on working as a team and working collaboratively rather than hogging the limelight.
[8] Friendship Drama is fun and a place where children can be creative and silly. By its very nature it has the ability to create strong lifelong friendships with children as they laugh, learn and grow together week after week.
confident spoken communication.
Leigh Boswell is the Artistic Director of The Young
[5] Communication Skills
Company. The Young Company is a locally based
entrepreneurs and leaders of the future as they
Drama allows children to explore their own facial
which holds acting classes for children aged 3yrs
have the ability to invent and create solutions.
expressions and apply them to different scenarios
– 17yrs. For more information phone 4041 4066
and characters. They also experiment with their
or visit www.theyoungcompany.com.au
Drama allows kids to think creatively by developing their imagination. Children who are able to think creatively often become the
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stories of other characters. In this way, they can gain a deeper understanding of others and they
[2] Self-confidence Drama builds a child’s confidence and self-esteem in a fun and empowering environment. They obtain self-assurance by understanding there is no ultimate answer within drama and that their own personal point of view, as well as their own contribution, is very important.
not-for-profit youth theatre organisation in Cairns
vocal abilities through voice training and specific body movements to get their character’s message across to its audience; skills which transfer into their normal everyday lives.
[6] Emotional Intelligence By participating in drama, children can transport themselves into the hearts, minds, bodies and
Free Offer If you think your child would be interested in trying out a drama class The Young Company is offering PakMag readers a free trial workshop in April. To book in please contact them via email info@theyoungcompany.com.au and just mention PakMag!
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ballot box banter
Mayoral Candidates
biz directory Services
Health Services
entertainment
Story thanks to Elaine Seager
Wondering who all these people are who are running for Mayor? If you’re anything like the PakMag mums you probably have little clue who the mayoral candidates are and what they stand for so here’s a quick rundown:
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Val Schier
Bob Manning
Margaret Cochrane
Ian Thomas
Val Schier is hoping to be re-elected
Bob Manning is a member of
Margaret Cochrane has already
Ian Thomas is a businessman and
as Mayor. She has a grown up son
the local ‘pie family’ and has held
served as a Councillor for 12 years.
property developer. He is has two
and became a grandmother for the
several executive positions. He has
She grew up in Cairns and has three
grown up children, Yasmin and
first time last year.
two children and a grandson.
children and seven grandchildren.
Aaron.
[1] How would your family
[1] How would your family
[1] How would your family
[1] How would your family
describe you? They think I work too
describe you? Determined, won’t
describe you? Busy, dedicated and
describe you? Very goal focused
hard and should slow down a bit
give in no matter what and caring
a loving mum and grandma
[2] Favourite places to hang
[2] Favourite places to hang out
[2] Favourite places to hang out
in Cairns? Bernie’s Jazz cafe, Fetta’s,
out in Cairns? Recently it’s been
in Cairns? Esplanade, port area and
in Cairns? The Esplanade and the
The Salthouse, Caffiend in the CBD
Muddies and Sugarworld Gardens
anywhere with greenery
Taipans games
and Coffee shots at Edge Hill
[3] What do you wish to be
[3] What do you want to be
[3] What do you wish to be
[3] What do you want to be
known for? Making our recreation
known for? That I’ve done my bit.
known for? My honesty and
know for? Providing value for
integrity
the community and being fiscally
areas the best they can be
[4] Anna Bligh or Campbell
[4] Anna Bligh or Campbell
Newman? Campbell Newman. It’s
[4] Anna Bligh or Campbell
Newman? I’ll work with either
time for a change.
Newman? Campbell Newman
[5] What makes you laugh out
[5] What makes you laugh out
[5] What makes you laugh out
loud? Watching blokes do Zumba
loud? Being stupid and not acting
loud? My colleagues
[6] When was the last time you
my age
[6] When was the last time you
Magic shows•Characters•Clowning Comedy workshops•Juggling Unicycles•Comic telegrams
Newman? Campbell Newman [5] What makes you laugh out loud? Ridiculous and hilarious everyday situations
I’ve managed to avoid it for a couple
changed a nappy? I can’t lie, I
weeks ago
of decades!
don’t recall ever changing a nappy!
[7] Favourite chocolate? Daintree
[7] Favourite chocolate?
fan of chocolate but Fruit & Nut or
[7] Favourite chocolate? I just
Gold – made from locally grown
White chocolate
Cherry Ripe!
LOVE dark chocolate with at least
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mummy memos Kate van Eck, a self-confessed stressed out mother of two, learns to keep her mouth shut!
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Recently I learnt something the hard way: if
again!” Of course, when she tried to reprimand
was very bad for driving through a red light
you say things in front of your kids, prepare to
him he simply replied, “but that’s what you
on the way home”, (which in my defense was
have them repeated. Thoughts you confide to
just said mum.” Try digging your way out of
still amber) I knew once again the blame lay
your spouse in the privacy of your own home
that.
squarely with me.
As parents we eventually get used to the lack
So, when miss four answered the phone to
or mutter to yourself while driving the car don’t sound nearly as innocent when they’re
of secrecy and non-existent privacy. It’s a self-
nana later that day with the words, “why do
defense mechanism. When my six-year-old
you always call at the wrong time?” I was at
To be fair, I was warned about this years
recently blurted out to his dad that I’d bought
least comforted by the fact that she, if anyone
ago by my mother-in-law. It seems she still
him a “Bear…shhhh...Grills…shhh…knife”
should understand.
hasn’t gotten over the embarrassment of my
for his birthday, I knew I should never have
husband at the age of five greeting a well
burdened him with the information in the first
meaning neighbour with the words “not you
place. And when he then added that “mummy
unleashed from the mouth of a four-year-old. Call 4034 3331 for more information
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daddy diary Stay-at-home dads need ‘me-time’ too writes Paul Dymond
win a Thala Beach GeTaway!
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Parent” forum for your chance
The biggest source of stress for many working
whinge about their husbands a lot more easily
friends for some adults conversation but if
to win thanks to Atherton
fathers is not having enough time with their
when you’re not there!
not, another interest or hobby is important.
Post an answer in our “Parent to
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time with them, just that if all your other social interactions go by the wayside your life can become unbalanced in the other direction. Play groups, lunch dates, morning coffees are mostly the realm of the mums. Sure, as fathers we get invited, but you can feel a bit like a third wheel on a bike. And, while they’re happy for us to tag along, let’s face it, they can
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Since stay-at-home dads are still in the minority there aren’t that many opportunities to hang out with other blokes during the day. And, whilst I love doing things with my boys I also crave talking about more than what colour Beyblade is the coolest, or which Yugioh card is the strongest.
Even if it’s taking some time to read. Basically anything that allows you to leave the kids to their own devices for a little bit whilst you take some adult ‘time out’. Taking some adult time out leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to take on the next round of heady discussions about whether Batman could kick Superman’s butt.
So I’ve discovered that you really do need a release from interacting with small children all day long. Ideally it’s hanging out with male
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Eyes on Townsville
this month’s entries
Weekend Activities Story thanks to Bree James
Lightening McQueen is zooming to the V8’s Where to stay?
The hotel boasts a spectacular 25 metre infinity
V8 Supercars Sucrogen 400 brings the city alive
The Oaks Gateway on Palmer Street is a good
and city. It’s really relaxing to be poolside, and
every year with heaps of entertainment both
option. It is close enough to walk to everything
there is even a fully equipped gym, sauna and
on and off the track for three days. Last year the
and located on a popular strip with several good
spa for those who love to make use of all the
kids went crazy with the appearance of Disney
quality coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques.
hotels facilities.
Pixar’s CARS truck tour and this year promises to
It also has beautiful views of the river.
Townsville’s biggest and most exciting event of the year is coming up soon on 6-8 July. The Disco loved by Marty
Max loved by Madison
be even more exciting since Mack the transporter
For more information about the Oaks Gateway
three-bedroom apartment-style accommodation.
on Palmer call 1300 655 680. To buy tickets for
The apartments are a great option for families
the V8’s go to www.ticketek.com - kids under 12
While Townsville used to be a stopping off point
who need ‘home away from home’ facilities.
go free with a paying adult ($36).
on the way to Maggie Island, there is now plenty
The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen
to entertain the kids in the city itself. The Strand
complete with a huge fridge/freezer, dishwasher,
has the beach and playgrouds but the Riverway
microwave and other useful modcons. The rooms
Complex is also worth checking out. It has several
are so large you can literally have your own oasis
pools and a garden playground set in beautiful
in the master room if one parent needs a bit of
surroundings right beside the river.
time out (which let’s face it after the four hour
McQueen!
Nellie loved by Jordan
Tess loved by Sophie
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For something a little more cultural, the Museum
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Congratulations to our March prize winners!
Secure underground parking is also available..
The Oaks has hotel rooms as well as one, two and
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edge swimming pool with views over the river
well worth a visit. Check out kids activities held during the holidays.
drive it’s nice to have a bit of one on one time!). There is also a lounge area complete with cable
Things to do with kids: [1] The Strand [2] Riverway complex [3] Reef HQ
television, DVD and CD player, comfy couches
[4] Museum of Tropical North Queensland
and even a dining room table and small office
[5] Lollipops Playland & Cafe
desk.
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Segment thanks to Stockland Cairns
laugh with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about strange or funny trips to the doctors or dentists you have had with your kids? From: Sam
Pr ize
From: Rosemary Iloste
From: Angela
“When my eldest daughter was two we visited
“When my twins (a boy and girl) were about two I
“I took my daughter with me to the doctors once
a Bowen Therapist who’s clinic was decorated in
took them to a 24 hour medical centre. The Doctor
when I was going for a sunspot check. As I started
earthy tones and had soft furniture and lighting.
asked if they were identical. After almost falling off
taking all my clothes off my daughter looked
When the bearded male therapist came out,
my chair I said ‘no, there is a little bit of a difference’
mortified and said “Mummy! What are you doing?”
she screamed ‘Mummy I don’t want to go with
and held my fingers a little way apart to show him
the Monster in to his cave!’ The poor man was
what I meant.”
From: Shelley Cross
From: Kellie Doeblien
“My 4 year old daughter once got a bead stuck
Winner
mortified (and so was I!).”
From: Kaylene Hobson
up her nose. Assuming it was probably going to “My funny/not so funny trip to the doctor was
require instruments to remove it, the doctor got
“When my son got his 18 month vaccinations
when my son got a mini dice from a kinder
her to give it a blow first just to check. She was so
he didn’t cry and instead gave the nurse a hug
surprise stuck up his nose. When he was asked
scared about what he was going to do that she
and put his hand out for a lolly. When she didn’t
why he put it up there he said “I didn’t want to lose
blew hard enough for the bead to come flying out.
understand he ran in to the doctors office and got
it.” (And here’s a tip for other mums: The doctor got
It just missed the doctor, ricocheted around his
his own out of the drawer!”
it out by covering the other nostril and blowing in
room and finally came to rest somewhere behind
his mouth).
his bookcase!”
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