PAKMAG Cairns - February 2012

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issue 56

February

EVENTS

Adventure

mums

Do something different

Learning Cover photo courtesy of Cheeky Monkey Photography

Disorders Early intervention is key

Kids

Nutrition: feeding athletes Au pairs: a growing trend Yummy tummy lowdown

MINI MAG Inside

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Hello and welcome to the 56th edition of PakMag. Since last month, Jordan has broken his arm by tripping over his truck and Sean, who is still only 6 months old, has started sitting, crawling and standing in the space of a week.

We still managed to escape to the Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for a week’s holiday and, let me tell you, it is fabulous for families.Definitely worth checking it out.

contents parents 02 What’s new 07 Adventure Mums

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Women & Finance

Hope to see you at the Zumba World Record & this month’s Sports PakClub.

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PakHealth

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Family Nutrition

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PakFood

Bree

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

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Since the kids are back at school and it’s the month of love, we hope you parents take some time for yourselves this month. Mums, you especially deserve some ‘me time’ after Christmas!

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

pakmag : for parents of beans to teens

08 Learning Disorders

babies & toddlers

10 Harley’s Educational 11 Catholic Education

31 PakBaby - Pregnancy and beyond

things to win

21 What’s On

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WIN a Calanna Supplements

23 Kids Mini Mag

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WIN a mystery prize

31 PakBaby

24 WIN a mystery prize

35 Sign up for sports

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

37 Wardrobe Wake Up

48 WIN a $50 Stockland Voucher

39 Pamper yourself 41 Yummy mummy tummy 42 Biz Directory 43 Mummy Memos / Daddy Diary 44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets

cover shot Model: Zoe John Photographer: A big thanks to Cheeky Monkey Photography

47 Movie of the month 48 Laugh with a Local

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what’s new february

what’s new february New kindy

Movie Releases

The Benevolent Society has opened a new Early Years Centre and Kindy at Bentley Park College. As part of their service they’re running drop-in play sessions, a family

Elmo’s coming!

support service, mobile playgroups and baby health check all in one place. For more info call 4045 0003.

Elmo’s world tour is coming to Cairns on 10-

Any Questions For Ben Starring: Josh Lawson, Rachael Taylor In Cinemas: February 9 Babes In Arms Session: February 15 After playboy, Ben (Josh Lawson), is invited to speak at a careers

Gruffalo’s Child

remarkable true story of a man (Channing Tatum, Dear John) who works on rewinning the heart of his wife (Rachel McAdams, The Notebook) after she suffers severe memory loss.

29 Feb. There are two shows at 11.30am and 6pm. Call 1300 855 835 to book. Cost $15.

Little artists The Cairns Regional Gallery has two junior

21 February > Two-hour seminar on Positive Parenting for parents with kids aged 2-12. Call 4226 4800 for more info.

6 February-12 March > Six week ‘Poppers’ children’s group for 6-9 yr olds going through parental separation conducted by Relationships Australia at 125

• Tiny Tackers (2-5 yrs) - Tuesdays and

at the same time for 10-13 yr olds.

14 and 16 Feb. Cost: $70.

• Pipsqueaks (5-8 yrs) - Thursdays at

Bookings and prepayment are required for both programs. Call 4046 4800 or email creativekids@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

NEW Dance School

In Cinemas: February 16

kids 0-5 yrs. Dates: Wednesdays 9.30-12

Babes In Arms Session: February 29

noon. Run by Uniting Care at 98 Birch St.

watch your child’s progress. There will be

Cost: $60. Call 4032 6800 for more info.

classes in classical ballet, tap, modern, jazz,

never let anything come between them -- until they inadvertently fall for the same woman.

www.birch.com.au

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8 February-14 March > Six week ‘Help,

Muddy’s birthday

This month’s Babes in Arms movie sessions

At our next PakClub on 12 February at Cazaly’s we will be hosting a Sports Expo so you can come along and meet the various sports and activity groups around Cairns, see some demos, get info and sign up for classes.

It will start at the earlier time of 4pm. Come dressed as your fav sports star to WIN big!

Sportscene are also donating a $200 gift card as a lucky door prize. Still opportunities to have a stall, call 40541464 to book one.

The new owners of Muddy’s Café are

at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas are: FEB 1 - The Descendents FEB 8 - Sherlock Holmes 2 FEB 15 - Any Questions for Ben FEB 22 - The Vow

Children under five are free; only $8 for adults.

four purpose built studios and plasma TV’s

available for people of all ages (Kinderdance

with Nikki the Clown from 10am-2pm and Zoo to You at 2pm. There will also be treasure hunts. Why not make a day of it with $10 fish & chips for lunch?

Call 4045 4045 or drop in for a tour today. Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-6.30pm.

• Located beside Bentley Park College • Email: info@childsworld.com.au

For more info call 0407 656158 or go to www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

including face painting and balloon making

costs start from as little as $9.82 *Based on 100% CCR & 50hRs per child per day for 5 days* CCB,

contemporary, hip hop, Pilates and Zumba

$8.50 per class. Enrolments accepted all year.

February with lots of fun entertainment

• Free Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea • Swimming Lessons available • Offering a Free School Bus drop off and pick up for local Kindys and prep children at Whiterock, Isabella, Hambeldon, Bentley Park and St Theresa

with a livefeed of the studios so you can

and adult classes are also available). Cost:

celebrating its 1st Birthday on Sunday 19

open noW – Vacancies from nursery to school age care

Draper St (next to Harvey Norman) with

kids aged 12+. Dates: Wednesdays 6-8.30pm 6800 for more info.

visit from the Cookie Monster.

PakClub Sports Expo

Academy has just opened its doors at 168

I’ve got a teenager’ course for parents with at 98 Birch St, Manunda. Cost: $60. Call 4032

school, kindy or daycare centre can WIN a

Babes in arms

Owned by Sarah Thorne, the FNQ Dance

8 February-14 March > Six week early

agents are best friends who

starting at 5.45pm. For more information visit: www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

FEB 29 - This Means War

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Chris Pine

childhood parenting course for parents of

participants to steal it from the UK. Registrations close at 5.30pm, with the 30 min record attempt

Go to the Mini-Mag to find out how your

Thursdays, 10am and 11am. Start dates:

Grafton St. Dates: Mondays 3.30-5pm. Cost: 277. There is also a separate group running

from 3pm. So, get your kit on and help bring the record home to Cairns, they need over 2012

Zambia, France, India and Australia!

programs starting in Feb for 6 weeks.

3.45pm. Cost: $70.

Two of the world’s top secret

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a voyage that sees the gang visiting China, attempt on 21 February. This will be a huge event with live entertainment, food, prizes and more

Free. Call Louise or Klaudija on 1300 364

This Means War

use the letters of the alphabet to navigate

The Gruffalo’s Child at the Civic Theatre on

The Vow

A romantic drama based on the

Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo

For all you Zumba enthusiasts out there, the Cairns Esplanade will be organising the world record

Community Courses

Babes In Arms Session: February 22

Zumba!

performance of the popular stage version of

maybe his life isn’t as awesome as he thought it was.

In Cinemas: February 9

10-11.20am each day). Abby Cadabby, Big

There’s still time to catch the Cairns

seminar at his old high school, he starts to realise that

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neil

11 April at the Cairns Civic Theatre (show run

www.childsworld.com.au

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Show and tell

You can draw!

A new book by one of Australia’s best illustrators and creator of Tashi, Kim Gamble, gives step-bystep guidance and helpful tips on how to draw animals, bodies, faces, trains, planes, buildings and more. Recommended for age 8 and up, this

Got something to share or

is the perfect book to keep little artists busy over

shout about? Email us at

the school holidays. You Can Draw Anything is

elaine@pakmag.com.au

available at all good bookstores for Rrp $9.99

Top 5

Valentine Gift Ideas (1) Chocolates (2) Flowers (3) Jewellery (4) Stuffed toys / animals (5) Gift baskets

PakMag Offers

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Founder, owner and creator of Cupcake Creations, Lyndsey bakes around 150 cupcakes a day and sells them from her cupcake shop in Sheridan Street. She also makes and decorates cupcakes for birthdays, weddings, baby showers and anniversaries, and she runs baking cupcake parties for kids.

What is the strangest thing in your

[1] Sweet Serenity

handbag?

This Woree based cake decorating business is offering PakMag readers a 25% discount off cake bookings made in February for 2012.

Check out their wide variety of flavours at www.sweetserenity.net.au

My handbag is my office and has

[2] All Woman

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Get to know.. Lyndsey Crossland

Based in Atherton, this lingerie shop is the largest outside of Brisbane with over 3000 bras in stock.

Every woman should have agood fitting bra so All Woman are giving every PakMag reader who spends over $30 a mystery prize until the end of March. Go to www.allwoman.com.au

my mobile, ipad, ipod, kindle and stationery. It weighs a ton!

Best piece of business advice you

What can’t you live without?

My kindle.

Best Valentine’s Day present you ever gave someone?

A home cooked meal.

ever received?

2012 will be a great year because...

My dad told me not to expect too

After a lot of hard work I am really

much in the first year of business

enjoying my business and every day

and to work hard, and he was right.

is fun and a joy to come to work.

After the first 12 months the business really found its’ feet.

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adventure

BAM!

mums kapow!

When kids come along it’s easy to settle in to your comfort zone and avoid doing anything too adventurous (who’s going to look after the kids if we break a leg?).

But surely having kids shouldn’t preclude us from trying new things for ourselves?

This months adventure mums were:

Amanda Cranston

Writer, 2 kids, 1 bushman hubby

So, it seemed like a good idea. Grab a bunch of girls, do something different (in this case, rock climbing) and feel the rush of fear and adrenaline that have been largely absent from our lives since we had kids. Admittedly it took a while to coordinate childcare arrangements but eventually four of us met for our date with adventure.

PakMag: How are you feeling about climbing the rock wall?

Amanda: Vertically challenged! (laughs) Elaine: A bit nervous but game to give it a go.

Janelle: My heart is racing. I’ve never done rock climbing before and I’m not usually a thrill seeker.

Let’s just say, with age comes fear more so than wisdom! (laughs) Tamara: I used to rock climb when I was in my twenties but I haven’t done it in a long time so I am a little nervous.

PakMag: When was the last time you actually stepped out of your comfort zone?

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Elaine Seager

Editor, 1 kid, 1 long-term lover

Tamara Manning

Cheerleading guru, 1 kid, 1 hubby

Amanda: I went Jungle Surfing up at Cape Trib and that was very adventurous for me as I’m not great with heights Elaine: I did a bungee jump about four years ago but otherwise I haven’t really done anything adventurous since having my daughter Janelle: Since having kids I have only been jet boating once and that’s it.

Tamara: I’m still a bit of a thrill-seeker and I try to get out and do stuff as much as I can, I just don’t have as many opportunities these days with a little one.

PakMag: If you could step out of your comfort zone and try something you’ve never done, what would it be?

Amanda: Sky diving and white water rafting Elaine: Climb Mt Everest.

Janelle: Do a cage dive with sharks; I’ve always wanted to do it.

Tamara: I REALLY want to go skydiving again.

It’s awesome!

Janelle May

Admin Guru, 2 kids, 1 sailor hubby

PakMag: So how was your rock climbing experience?

Amanda: Much harder than it looks, you need a lot of upper body strength. But I had good fun with a great group of girls!

Elaine: Reaching the top felt like a great achievement; I’m going home to do more awesome things now (laughs).

Janelle: I’m disappointed I didn’t make it to the top so I will come back another day and have another go.

Tamara: I enjoyed it although it was harder than I thought .

Thanks to Cairns Recreation Centre. Unlimited climbing on the rockwall costs $15 for adults, $12 for kids plus $5 for safety gear. Call 4053 5353 for more information.

Is it time you had an adventure? Dob yourself in for some thrill seeking by emailing elaine@ pakmag.com.au

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Learning disorders Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

“I hate school” Hidden learning disorders can often be the cause of problems and a lack of enthusiasm at school, writes Jutta Dempsey It’s only been a short while since your kids

information. Children with learning disorders

Jutta Dempsey is a child and family psychologist

eagerly tried on new shoes and uniforms for

are not “dumb” or “lazy”. In fact they usually have

and principal of Directions Learning & Behaviour

the new school year. They were excited about

above average intelligence. Albert Einstein,

Guidance.

meeting a new teacher and forming new

Winston Churchill, Tom Cruise are just some

friendship groups, some may even have been

of the very bright and talented people with a

looking forward to the lessons.

learning disorder.

And now, as they’re back in to the swing of

With the right diagnosis and the right support,

school, is your child still eager, or has the whole

children with learning disorders can and do

school routine become their dread?

learn successfully. Their brains just process

Over 10% of children have a learning disorder.

These children generally do not like school and develop adjustment difficulties because of their learning disorder. By adolescence they are showing signs of depression, anxiety, social and/ or behavioural problems.

Learning disorders vary from person to person.

One child with a learning disorder will not have the same kind of learning problems as another child. Some children will find reading difficult while others struggle to write, do maths or follow instructions. There are many types of Learning

• Feels dumb, has poor self-esteem

about themselves, do better at school and

• Is easily frustrated or emotional

avoid many of the pitfalls of a hidden learning

• Labelled lazy, careless, immature, not

disorder. The child with an unrecognised learning

trying hard enough

disorder will not only have difficulty in the school years, but throughout life both in their

• Behaviour problems such as being the

working environments and their interpersonal

class clown, attention seeking

relationships.

• “Zones out” or daydreams

Parents are usually the first ones to suspect a

• Homework takes excessive time and

learning disorder as it will often be missed at

is avoided

school because the child is “doing alright”.

• Poor spelling, hand writing and doesn’t

The earlier the diagnosis the less the negative

read for pleasure

Auditory Processing Disorder, being just a few.

impact on your child’s longer term learning,

A psychometric assessment by an educational

emotional and behavioural development.

• Poor organisation and time management

recommend how a child will be best able to learn.

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the correct learning support, they feel better

Disorders with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Central

psychologist is required to identify them and

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information differently. When they receive

Signs of learning disorders: Is your child showing two or more of the following?

It is not a dream to have your child eager to start Term 2, Term 3 and Term 4 with the same

• Talented in art, drama, sports, or building • Too quiet and withdrawn

Learning disorders are caused by differences in

enthusiasm as Term 1. They may actually enjoy

• Poor social relationships

how a person’s brain works and how it processes

the challenge and even do the homework!

• Seems bright but just average in class

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kids & responsibility

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Harley’s Educational Thanks to Kristy Vallely & Bridget Findley

As a parent it is really important to give your children responsibility starting at an early age.

By doing this you are ensuring that later on in life

If you’re teaching a complex task to a young child

they will be able to care for themselves and for

which includes several steps, for example setting

those around them. It will also build their self-

the dinner table, introduce one step at a time and

esteem as they practise new skills and become

as they become competent add a new step.

competent in their set tasks.

When introducing a new task to a child, first of all demonstrate how it’s done, then talk about the task as you’re doing it and encourage your child to help. Once you have encouraged them to help and you can see they’ve gained an understanding of the task watch them do it by themselves. Make sure you give them positive praise for all their attempts and keep monitoring to make sure they are competent.

Appropriate tasks to give children by age: 3-4 Years

• Brushing their teeth with parent help • Introducing setting the table

Story thanks to Susan O’Donnell

How to nurture a sense of wonder adult who is prepared to rediscover that same

[7] Read a story and play with words. Share

enthusiasm and fascination with the beautiful

the stories that you used to love.

• Make their own bed

newest arrival in his pram and gently pushed

world of nature; to share and discover with them.

• Unpacking the dishwasher

him back and forth on the outside deck, gazing

• Organise their own breakfast

at him closely as only besotted grandmothers

• Packing their bag ready for school

do. I was amazed by how quickly he became still,

• Ensure they have their hat etc. for school

focused intently on the world around him - the

• Cleaning their own room

• Stacking the dishwasher

• Putting shoes on

the smallest things second time. One fractious day, I placed our

• Organise their own lunch

• Brushing their own hair

Catholic Education

I have recently become a grandmother for the

5-7 Years

8-10 Years

• Dressing Themselves

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• Helping with cooking • Taking the rubbish out

barking dog next door, the swaying leaves above and the gentle breeze on his skin. It reminded me that even the smallest infant is capable of a natural curiosity and sense of wonder that most of us simply take for granted.

As an old friend once told me when I was a new mother full of amazement at how quickly my first child was learning “They’re born with their brains

through which we might nurture (and enjoy) our child’s sense of wonder and awe.

[1] Spend a little time for yourself each day to see anew something that is simple, beautiful, mysterious and wonderful. Take a few minutes – and enjoy!

[2] ‘Waste time’ with your child. Avoid selfimposed schedules of busyness and just take time out to be with them.

you know!” Watch very small children with a cup

[3] Become a learner with your child. You don’t

of bubble mix and there will be joy, delight and

need to be a teacher or a scientist – just willing to

simple pleasure almost jumping out of them with

listen and learn.

every radiant bubble rising into the sky.

[4] Use what you have around you. Nature is

In a world so focused on learning for purpose,

always ready to be explored and examined with a

we need to make sure that our little ones have

magnifying glass or camera.

every opportunity to fully engage with the world around them, learning with delight for its own

Let no child ever come to us without leaving happier, smarter and more confident.

Here are ten simple tips – no rocket science here -

sake. We need to remind ourselves that they have

them.

[9] Create mystery, novelty and puzzles. Make a treasure box and allow your child to add to it.

Add some things for your child to ‘discover’.

[10] Provide simple tools and playthings – a magnet, child-safe scissors, sticky tape, paints, crayons, balloons, bubble mix, play dough.

Have fun and remember this simple wisdom: “Sometimes,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”

Here are some websites that are full of ideas: www.kidsfront.com www.preschoolactivitybox.com www.pbskids.org www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies www.sesamestreet.org

[5] Let your child choose the focus of interest -

www.kidspot.com.au

let them teach you to see more clearly.

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a love of learning that is hardwired; that they

[6] Make spaces for messy creative stuff –

bring a natural openness to life and its simple

inside and out.

mysteries. All they need to grow in wonder is an

[8] Be a clown, dance with delight and sing with

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personal loans

Women & finance Main story thanks to Fiona Mountford

More and more personal loans are being used as a means of debt consolidation and management.

For example, if you’ve got an unmanageable

However, if you take out a personal loan to

However, when comparing loans don’t just look

number of smaller debts and/or you’re just not

repay higher interest rate debt from credit cards

at the interest rate, also check what costs are

making progress paying off your credit card

or other smaller loans, it is important that you

involved. Many personal loans have upfront

debts, rolling all of your debts into a single

actually use the money from the personal loan

charges and monthly fees which can really bump

personal loan with only one prepayment to

to pay off your other debts. If you just spend it

up the overall cost. Also, if you can offer some

worry about can be a money saver and also help

you’ll fund yourself in to an even worse financial

sort of security for the loan, eg. a car, it is possible

to relieve undue financial stresses.

situation.

to get an even lower interest rate.

The fixed repayments of a personal loan helps

It pays to shop around for personal loans. In most

Fiona Mountford is a Financial Planner, from

to make them easier to budget for and you also

cases building societies and credit unions will

TFS Financial Planning. For more information call

have a set date when the debt will be paid off by.

normally beat the interest rates offered by the

4046 5555 or go to www.tfs.net.au

major banks.

time to refinance?

Refinancing may be a solution to getting you a

conjunction with any costs you would incur

better overall deal but make sure you do your

by exiting your existing home loan contract.

homework. Tips to consider when thinking about refinancing your home loan:

Over time, our personal and financial situations change. A mortgage you signed up for five years ago may not take into account your circumstances today, and some home loan packages even reduce or completely eliminate discounts as your mortgage balance decreases.

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• Consider your long-term needs and work out if refinancing now will impact on any

• Calculate the total cost of switching. Look

changes you anticipate in the future. You

at your loan documents to see if you are

want to make sure any new deal leaves you

obligated to pay any fees or charges under

better off than before you commit.

your existing home loan contract for early termination.

• Ask your Credit Union or Bank for a home loan health check if you think your current

• A lower interest rate might be enticing, but

home loan may no longer be meeting

ask about all the fees and charges involved

your needs.

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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Tess Smith

mouthguards Even if your child eats a balanced diet, brushes their teeth twice a day and gets plenty of exercise, we all know that despite our best efforts to create a beautiful smile, accidents happen.

And sadly, every year sporting accidents result in

straight away. Don’t soak it in water or wash it too

Mouthguards are available from the chemist for

lost and broken teeth, nerve damage and teeth

vigorously or vital parts of the tooth may die. If

around $10 and although they are bulky to wear

intruding into lips, tongues and cheeks.

a baby tooth is knocked out, don’t put the tooth

they get your child in to the routine of wearing

back in.

them during sport at an age when there is less

Remember if a permanent tooth is knocked

risk of injury.

out, it needs to be replaced in the first 10-15

Thousands of dental injuries could be avoided

minutes. Time is critical. First rinse the tooth

by wearing a mouthguard during sport. Given

By the time children reach the age of 14 and have

very gently with milk to remove any debris and

that mouthguards also reduce the likelihood of

permanent teeth a custom fit mouthguard is

replant back in the socket. Alternatively store

concussion I would suggest they are essential for

usually recommended. These are more expensive

the tooth in plastic film or milk and seek dental

kids playing contact sports.

but they fit more snugly in the mouth - some

treatment immediately. Do not wait 24 hours; go

clients even forget they’re wearing them.

daycare diseases & school sicknesses Daycare and school may be good for socialising your child but all that closeness to other small people inevitably means they also come in to contact with diseases and sicknesses.

The bad news is that they may spend a fair

Most of these have the same quarantine

[3] Keep the child at home any time they are

amount of time being kept at home; the

conditions:

just too sick. A little sniffle is fine and common.

[1] Cover any sore that looks a bit suspicious

As much as is humanly possible try to ensure

– if they are well they can go off happily to day

they get a good nights sleep. Sleep is the most

care or school.

powerful immune booster I know of.

[2] Buy a thermometer and keep your child at

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor at Apple Tree

home if they have a temperature above 37.5

Medical Centre in Smithfield, Cairns. She is

because something is brewing and you don’t

also the author of “My Story”, an interactive

want to infect other children.

children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For

good news is their immune systems are being boosted. They may be exposed to various viral illnesses such as strains of gastro, colds to hand foot and mouth (which incidentally bears no relationship to foot and mouth disease found in cattle) and some bacterial forms of diarrhoea, chest infections and worms. The list just goes on!

info go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

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fuelling little athletes

Family nutrition Story thanks to Cynthia Xu

Adequate food intake not only keeps them happy but is also important for growth and so

• Foods for “complete recovery”

they can develop well at their sport. Here are

The next meal after training (usually dinner)

some tips:

should include lean proteins, healthy sources

• Food for pre-training fuelling Make sure there is enough in their lunchbox to last for two lunch breaks. Label it so your child knows when the food should be eaten. Include something nutritious but not filling to eat at the end of school just prior to training such as low fat fruit muffins, fruit rolls, muesli bars, crackers with peanut butter, fruit or a small snack pack of dried fruit and nuts.

• Foods for a quick “re-fuel” Immediately after a sports event, training session or other strenuous activity, children must have water to prevent dehydration, carbohydrate to refuel the muscles and protein to help with

Val with son James & grandaughter Elyssa

Active sporty kids tend to have a voracious appetite.

It’s common for them to consume most of the contents of their lunchbox within the first break and by the time schools over they are starving and heading to training on an empty stomach.

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grilled fish (not fried), yogurt, low-fat cheese,

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Sunday 12 February

pink = family

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For more information: (07) 4041 3000

Sunday 12February 5-7pm at Cazalys

DATE

age grouPS Auskick, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U14, U16, U18½ Under 8 players must be turning 7+ in the year of 2012 For more information contact AFL Cairns on 4042 3000

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Taipans Vs Crocs 3 February at 7pm

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

blue = adults

Esp Markets

8am on 4 February at the Esplanade For info: www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

FOR MORE INFO

COST

1/02/12

TANK 3

Tanks Art Centre - AERIAL CIRCUS through to 23rd may

5:00 PM

4085 0188

1/02/12

Cairns Regional Gallery

Nikki Lowmass stories & songs from Under the Sea

10:30 AM

0408 183 032

1/02/12

Muddy's on the Esplanade

Nikki the Clown facepainting

5:00 PM

0408 183 032

Free

1/02/12

Birch Carroll & Coyle

Babes In Arms - The Descendants (M)

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

Cost

1/02/12

Stockland Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

1/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime - Manunda

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

1/02/12

Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's

5:00 PM

4051 0388

Free

2/02/12

Childs World

Dance Lessons

10:00 AM

www.childsworld.com.au

$2

4032 6800

2/02/12

98 Birch Street Manunda

Young Parents & Children Meeting Space

9:30 AM

2/02/12

Raintrees Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

2/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime & Baby Rhyme Time - Mossman

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

2/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime - Edmonton

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

3/02/12

Brothers Leagues Innisfail

Barbary Coasters

7:00 PM

0408 183 032

Free

3/02/12

98 Birch Street Manunda

Play-Connect-Grow

9:30 AM

4032 6800

3/02/12

Convention Centre

Taipans vs Townsville Crocs

TBC

4041 3000

Cost

4/02/12

Cairns Central

Chinese New Year Cooking Demonstration

11:00 AM

4041 4111

FREE

4/02/12

Esplanade

Esplanade Cotters Market

8:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

4/02/12

Esplanade

Souljah

11:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

4/02/12

Esplanade

Sunbirds

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

4/02/12

Redlynch Central Shopping Centre

Souths Hockey Club Cairns Sign-on Day

9:00 AM

0468 778 743

4/02/12

All Shopping Centres till 2pm

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

5/02/12

St Andrews Catholic College

Redlynch Razorbacks Junior Rugby League Club Sign On Day

10:00 AM

4039 3696

Cost

5/02/12

Birch Carroll & Coyle

Sunday Family Flicks - Dolphin Tale

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

5/02/12

Esplanade

The Clasx's

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

5/02/12

Cazalys

Juniors Kids Club

6:00 PM

4054 1464

6/02/12

TBC

Cairns Road Runners Beginner Runners' Clinics

5:30 PM

www.roadrunners.org.au/events/

6/02/12

Smithfield Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

6/02/12

Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - The Super Supremes

11:00 AM

1300 855 835

Cost

7/02/12

Mondo Restaurant

Family Night with Terry Doyle and Rachel the Facepainter

5:30 PM

4052 6780

7/02/12

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

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VENUE Cairns Libraries

pink = family

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Baby Rhyme Time - Earlville

green = kids

blue = adults

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

COST Free

7/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime - Gordonvale

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

8/02/12

City Cinemas

Chicks at The Flicks - The Vow

6:00 PM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost Free

8/02/12

Muddy's on the Esplanade

Nikki the Clown facepainting

5:00 PM

0408 183 032

8/02/12

Cairns Regional Gallery

Nikki Lowmass stories & songs from Under the Sea

10:30 AM

0408 183 032

8/02/12

Birch Carroll & Coyle

Babes In Arms -Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows (M

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

8/02/12

Event Cinemas

Chicks at the Flicks - The Vow

7:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

8/02/12

98 Birch Street Manunda

"HELP" I've Got a Teenager - 6 week course

6:00 PM

4032 6800

8/02/12

98 Birch Street Manunda

Early Childhood parenting Course - 6 week course

9:30 AM

4032 6800

8/02/12

Stockland Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

8/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime -City

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

8/02/12

Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's

5:00 PM

4051 0388

Free $2

9/02/12

Childs World

Dance Lessons

10:00 AM

www.childsworld.com.au

9/02/12

98 Birch Street Manunda

Young Parents & Children Meeting Space

9:30 AM

4032 6800

9/02/12

Raintrees Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

9/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Storytime & Baby Rhyme Time -Mossman

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

9/02/12

Cairns Libraries

Baby Rhyme Time- Smithfield

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

10/02/12 Marine Hotel Cardwell

Barbary Coasters

7:30 PM

0408 183 032

Free

10/02/12 City Place

Relay Rockers - Rock N Roll Dance Group

7:30 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

10/02/12 98 Birch Street Manunda

Play-Connect-Grow

9:30 AM

4032 6800

10/02/12 Convention Centre

Taipans vs Perth Wildcats

TBC

4041 3000

Cost

11/02/12 Esplanade

Esplanade Cotters Market

8:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

11/02/12 Esplanade

Don MacGregor

11:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

11/02/12 Esplanade

Koahlition

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

11/02/12 All Shopping Centres till 2pm

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

12/02/12

AFL Cairns Juniors Sign on Day

12/02/12 Watsons Oval (Behan St)

North Cairns Tigers Sign on Day

10:00 AM

0467 716 558

Cost

12/02/12 Crathern Park (Trinity Beach)

Centrals Trinity Beach Sign on Day

9:00 AM

0427 590 221

Cost

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12/02/12 Maher Rd (Gordonvale)

Pyramid Power Sign on Day

9:00 AM

0417 702 032

Cost

12/02/12 Holloways Bch Sporting Complex

Cairns City Lions Sign on Day

10:00 AM

0401 545 480

Cost

12/02/12 Hawks Bar, Cazalys

Cairns Hawks Sign on Day

10:00 AM

0416 006 768

Cost

12/02/12 Port Douglas Sporting Complex

Port Douglas Crocs Sign on Day

10:00 AM

0427 984 112

Cost

12/02/12 Fretwell Park (Roberts Rd)

South Cairns Cutters Sign on Day

10:00 AM

0447 332 614

Cost

12/02/12 Griffith Park (Monk St)

Cairns Saints Sign on Day

9:00 AM

0417 718 105

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12/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Sunday Family Flicks - Puss in Boots

10:00 AM

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12/02/12 Esplanade

McMenamins

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

12/02/12 Cazalys

Pakclub - Sports & Recreation Expo

5:00 PM

4054 1464

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13/02/12 Smithfield Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

14/02/12 Mondo Restaurant

Family Night with Terry Doyle and Rachel the Facepainter

5:30 PM

4052 6780

14/02/12 Cairns Central Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

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Sport & recreation

ShowcaSe

pink = family

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Storytime - Stratford

green = kids

blue = adults

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

COST Free

14/02/12 Bar 8 Shangri-la Hotel

Pakmag's Give Back Morning

9:30 AM

admin@pakmag.com.au

Free

15/02/12 Lilo Bar

Ladies at Lilo

6.00 pm

www.lilowetbar.com.au

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15/02/12 Cairns Regional Gallery

Nikki Lowmass stories & songs from Under the Sea

10:30 AM

0408 183 032

15/02/12 Muddy's on the Esplanade

Nikki the Clown facepainting

5:00 PM

0408 183 032

Free

15/02/12 KickArts Contemporary Arts

ARTBABIES Children's workshop: Fabric dyeing and stencils

10:00 AM

www.kickarts.org.au

Free

15/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Babes In Arms -Any Questions For Ben (CTC)

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

15/02/12 Stockland Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

15/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Storytime - Babinda

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

15/02/12 Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's

5:00 PM

4051 0388

Free

16/02/12 Childs World

Dance Lessons

10:00 AM

www.childsworld.com.au

$2

16/02/12 The Reject Shop Mareeba

Nikki the Clown Facepainting for opening of new shop

9:00 AM

0408 183032

Free

16/02/12 98 Birch Street Manunda

Young Parents & Children Meeting Space

9:30 AM

4032 6800

16/02/12 Raintrees Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

16/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Storytime & Baby Rhyme Time - Mossman

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

16/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Baby Rhyme Time - Stratford

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

17/02/12 Yorkeys Knob Boat Club

Barbary Coasters

6:00 PM

0408 183 032

Free

17/02/12 98 Birch Street Manunda

Play-Connect-Grow

9:30 AM

4032 6800

17/02/12 Brothers Leagues club

Australian Psychic Expo Cairns till 27th Feb

9:00 AM

18/02/12 HMAS Cairns

Cairns Expo for Defence Families

10:00 AM

4053 9300

Free

18/02/12 Stratford Library Meeting Room

Jodie’s Stamp ‘n’ Scrap

9:00 AM

jodie@themevents.com.au

$25

18/02/12 Esplanade

Esplanade Cotters Markets

8:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

18/02/12 Esplanade

Celine DeeAz Trio

11:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

18/02/12 Esplanade

Claire & de Loons

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

18/02/12 meet at 38 Hayward Street

Wet TropicsCommunity Tree Plantings

7:00 AM

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

18/02/12 The Rocks Picnic Area

The Rocks 5K Series #1 (of 3)

4:00 PM

www.roadrunners.org.au

Cost

18/02/12 All Shopping Centres till 2pm

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

18/02/12 Convention Centre

Taipans vs Melbourne Tigers

TBC

4041 3000

Cost

19/02/12 The Pier

NQ Wedding & Formal Expo

11am

www.nqweddingexpo.com

Free

19/02/12 Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Cafe's 1st birthday

10:00 AM

muddyscafe@gmail.com

19/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Sunday Family Flicks - Happy Feet 2

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

19/02/12 Muddy's on the Esplanade

Nikki the Clown facepainting for Muddy's first birthday

10:00 AM

0408 183 032

Free

19/02/12 Esplanade

4 in a groove

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

19/02/12 Cazalys

Juniors Kids Club

6:00 PM

4054 1464

20/02/12 Amanda Gale physio

Zoe Strickland Massage Therapist

10:45 AM

0420 504 421

$25

20/02/12 Smithfield Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free Free

21/02/12 Smithfield Community Health Cntr

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

10:00 AM

4226 4800

21/02/12 Mondo Restaurant

Family Night with Terry Doyle and Rachel the Facepainter

5:30 PM

4052 6780

21/02/12 Fogarty Park

ZUMBA WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

21/02/12 Cairns Central Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

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VENUE

21/02/12 Cairns Libraries

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ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Storytime - Smithfield

green = kids

blue = adults

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

COST Free

22/02/12 Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's

5:00 PM

4051 0388

Free

22/02/12 Muddy's on the Esplanade

Nikki the Clown facepainting

5:00 PM

0408 183 032

Free

22/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Babes In Arms -The Vow (PG)

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

22/02/12 Stockland Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

22/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Baby Rhyme Time City

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

23/02/12 Childs World

Dance Lessons

10:00 AM

www.childsworld.com.au

$2

4032 6800

23/02/12 98 Birch Street Manunda

Young Parents & Children Meeting Space

9:30 AM

23/02/12 Raintrees Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

23/02/12 Civic Theatre

The Searchers 50th Anniversary Tour

7:30 PM

1300 855 835

Cost

23/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Storytime & Baby Rhyme Time - Mossman

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

23/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Storytime - Earlville

10:30 AM

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

Free

24/02/12 City Place

Relay Rockers - Rock N Roll Dance Group

7:30 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

24/02/12 98 Birch Street Manunda

Play-Connect-Grow

9:30 AM

4032 6800

25/02/12 Innisfail RSL

Barbary Coasters

6:30 PM

0408 183 032

Free

25/02/12 Esplanade

Esplanade Cotters Markets

8:00 AM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

25/02/12 Esplanade

I & I Tuala - Trio

3:00 PM

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Free

25/02/12 KickArts Contemporary Arts

Family Open Day

1:00 PM

www.kickarts.org.au

Free

25/02/12 All Shopping Centres till 2pm

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

Free

25/02/12 Tobruk Memorial Pool

Guinness World Record Attempt - most people swimming 100m at once worldwide

7:30 PM

www.rotaryglobalswimarathon.org

Cost

25/02/12 Macgregor Road, Smithfield

Poker Trail Run

4:00 PM

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26/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Sunday Family Flicks - The Adventures of Tin Tin

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

26/02/12 Scott Street

Cairns BMX Club Come N Try Day

9:00 AM

www.cairnsbmx.org.au

Free

26/02/12 Cairns Rec Centre

Cairns Junior Roller Derby Sign Up Day

10:00 AM

cairnsjuniorrollers.com

Cost

26/02/12 Convention Centre

Flight Centre Travel Expo

10:00 AM

4042 4200

Free

4054 1464

26/02/12 Cazalys

Juniors Kids Club

6:00 PM

27/02/12 Stratford Community hall

Zoe Strickland Massage Therapist

10:45 AM

0420 504 421

$25

27/02/12 Smithfield Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

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28/02/12 Mondo Restaurant

Family Night with Terry Doyle and Rachel the Facepainter

5:30 PM

28/02/12 Cairns Central Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

10:00 AM

0418 243 652

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28/02/12 Cairns Libraries

Baby Rhyme Time - Manunda

10:30 AM

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Muddy's Wicked Wednesday's

5:00 PM

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29/02/12 Civic Theatre

The Gruffalo's Child

11:30 AM

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29/02/12 Civic Theatre

The Gruffalo's Child

6:00 PM

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29/02/12 Birch Carroll & Coyle

Babes In Arms -This Means War (CTC)

10:00 AM

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29/02/12 Stockland Shopping Centre

JPs in the Community - Cairns JP Service Desks

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Childcare Help Story thanks to Elaine Seager

Woree Family Medical Centre “ALL PATIENTS BULK BILLED” • 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 CoNSULTATIoNS: mondAy to FridAy 8am-5pm 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 30

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medical Centre

au pairs: a growing trend More and more families in NQ are hosting au pairs in their homes and they are proving to be an invaluable help for parents, but what exactly are they?

Au Pairs are a European concept whereby young

the household duties including looking after the

helpful when a child is ill and it coincides with an

people (usually late teens to mid-twenties) live

kids, doing school drop-offs and pickups and

important work appointment” she says.

with a host family in a foreign country so they

help with light housekeeping tasks. This is done

can immerse themselves in a different culture

in exchange for accommodation, meals and a

and learn the language. Typically they get paid a

small amount of pocket money, which varies but

small allowance for helping out with household

is usually around $150 to $230 per week.

duties including looking after children.

Natasha is now using her experience to help other local families find compatible au pairs by creating a guide which is available at her website www.hireanaupair.com. Natasha says “asking

Local Cairns mum Natasha Brown has had au

the right questions, giving accurate, concise and

At a time when many families no longer live near

pairs in her family home for a number of years

detailed information and giving early feedback

extended family and where one parent works

with varying degrees of success, all sourced by

is crucial since it helps to establish expectations”.

in mining or defence jobs, having an extra body

online agencies. She has hosted au pairs from

Her tips are a useful first step for anyone

in the house makes popping down to the shop

Denmark, Germany, Austria, Canada and USA.

interested in engaging an au pair, or finding out

for some milk a whole lot easier. It also makes childcare arrangements much less of a headache for shift workers or parents who do casual work.

And, the icing on the cake is that having an au pair saves an awful lot of money in childcare fees if you have multiple children under school age.

Natasha says that her au pairs have formed wonderful relationships with her children and become part of the family during their stay. “My husband is frequently away and I also need to travel sometimes with my own work, so knowing

if hosting one might be a suitable option to meet their needs. It includes information on the pros and cons, factors to consider and how to source an au pair.

For more info go to www.hireanaupair.com

that someone is at home with the kids who I trust

International au pairs live in your home as part

and who they know almost as a member of the

of your family and as such they share some of

family, has brought such peace of mind. It is also

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Sign up for sports!

Sporting Clubs Story thanks to Elaine Seager

It’s not too late for your children to join sports or activities for this term. Many classes allow new enrolments and trial lessons during term time so if your child wants to try a new activity, get them off the couch!

Cairns Swim School

[1] Brad Hope Family Martial Arts

4032 2844 for more information or go to www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

available. If you mention PakMag you are entitled to one month’s free tuition (conditions apply).

Cairns Hockey Grounds, Rutherford Street North Cairns Experienced players & beginners welcome Juniors: U8’s, U10/11’s and U13’s Boy or Girls Seniors: U16’s to Veteran Men or Women

term (squad training $11 per session). Call Woree

join mid-term. Cost: $70 under 8’s, $165 under

on 4054 6964, Gordonvale on 4056 1353 and

[2] Fusion Fight & Fitness

10/11’s and $220 for under 13’s. Uniforms and

Babinda on 4067 1211.

Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for ages 7-14 yrs.

for info or go to www.southshockey.net.au

www.bradhopefma.com.au

and kids can start from anytime. Call Rob on 0439 774 405 for more information or go to www.fusionfightandfitness.com

[3] Barron Valley Gymnastics

Souths Hockey Club proudly sponsored by FGF

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equipment needed. Call Elena on 0468 778 743

Sign on for Netball in Feb (can also join mid-

AFL Cairns Juniors has eight junior clubs with

5707. They also run FitKids sessions from $5 per

these age groups: Under 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14,

sessions and gymnastics from $120 per term.

16 and 18’s. The season runs early March-end

Recreation and competitive gymnastics classes

www.pakmag.com.au for a detailed list of sign

for girls and boys. They can start anytime during

on times by each club. For more info also go to

term time. Call Kerri on 4055 1711 or go to

www.cairnsjuniors.aflq.com.au

www.bvgc.asn.au

[4] Southside Aquatics (Edmonton)

[9] Just Dance Cairns Zumba, Latin & Ballroom Dancing for all ages

Learn to swim and stroke development classes

from 4 yrs. Cost $5 per class (no term fees). You

from 6 months up 14 yrs. Cost: $14.50 per class

can start at any time. Call Riana on 0407 760 246

(for 12 lessons). Call Gary on 0409 347 064 or go

for info or email kevinandriana@gmail.com

to www.southsideaquatics.com.au

[13] YMCA Marlin Coast Centre

[8] AFL Cairns Juniors

August. Sign on day is Sunday 12 Feb. Go to

term). Cost $140 per season. Call Narelle on 4057

[14] Cairns Junior Oztag 6-Week Junior Oztag competitions for Under 8, 10, 12 and 14 boy’s and girls. Competition starts 13 Feb. Sign on at West Barlow Park on Mon 6 Feb and Wed 8 Feb from 4pm-6pm. Call Geoff on 4053 5353 or email cairnscentral@oztag.com

[15] Awesome Cheerleading Premier cheerleading club in Cairns with success in national competitions. Classes are available in

[10] Little Snappers Swim School

American Style Cheerleading, Dancing, Tumbling,

Learn To Swim class through to squads

Open Gym. Cost: $10. Classes run during school

If your child has ambitions to be a Taipans mini-

specialising in stroke correction. Can start

terms and can be joined mid-term. Call Tamara

squad cheerleader then this is the dance school

anytime. Cost $16 per class (must book for the

on 0402 225 630 for more information or go to

to join. Jazz and cheerleading classes for kids

term). For more info call 4038 1241 or go to

www.awesomecheerleading.com

aged 3 upwards starting at anytime. Cost: $9 per

www.littlesnappers.com.au

[5] Dance 2XS

class. Call Kath or Debbie on 4033 5315 or go to

For more information contact Elena on 0468 778 743 E: secretary@southshockey.net.au W: www.southshockey.net.au

Learn to swim classes and squad training can be joined at any time. Cost: $120 for 10-week

Cost: $10. Uniforms are not required initially

5pm-8pm Monday 6 February

(Woree, Gordonvale, Babinda)

on 16 March (Seniors 7 March) but you can also

Tobruk Pool • 370 Sheridan Street • PHoNE: 4052 1266

Redlynch Central Shopping Centre, Larsen Rd Redlynch

[7] Souths Hockey Club

[12] YMCA Aquatic Centres

Juniors hockey for girls and boys of all ages starts

For more info call Brad on 4057 7869 or go to

9am-12pm Saturday 4 February

go to www.backstreetdance.com.au

well as adults). Free, no obligation trial lessons

• Heated shaded pool • Qualified & experienced staff • Small classes • Mums & Bubs • Beginner • Intermediate • Advanced • Mini Squad • Senior Squad • Adult Squad

FOR THE 2012 SEASON

For more info call Deborah on 0407 9 95 182 or

a team or individual at any time. Call Lachlan on Martial arts tuition for children 3–15 yrs (as

Cost: $129 enrolment that includes the uniform.

SIGN ON

Beach Volleyball and Dodgeball. You can join as

Kindycheer, Acrobatics, Sports Aerobics and

[16] Ten Pin Bowling

www.2xs.com.au

[11] Backstreet Dance

[6] Cairns Indoor Sports

Hiphop, Jazz, Funk and Contemporary classes

kids every Thursday starting 2 Feb at 4pm. Only

from 3 yrs upwards. Term starts first two weeks of

$5.50 per person. Call 4053 3497.

Competitions start throughout Feb for all ages

Go Bowling have special bowling sessions for

Feb – no mid-term enrolments. Cost $100-$190.

and abilities in Indoor Cricket, Netball, Soccer,

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Wardrobe Wake Up Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras

style is back

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This month’s makeover reader felt that she had lost her sense of style after having two beautiful babies. Like most mum’s, Rachael lives in stretchy pants, breastfeeding-friendly tops and colours that hide any accidental spills.

Get fit the fun way

Her wardrobe has plenty of work clothes

Your hairstyle can also make a big difference

from before she had children but her

to how you feel and look about yourself but

wardrobe needed more stylish casual outfits

with young children it needs to be practical.

to suit her changed lifestyle.

Crystal from Savvy Hair gave Rachael a classy

By definition casual clothing is not glamorous but that doesn’t mean you should blend in to

KINDY CHEER

the background. A couple of tips for stylish

Saturday morning classes for kids 2-5

In Rachael’s case this watermelon top really

casual clothes that are suitable for wearing out to lunch or coffee with a friend:

your eye colour to make your eyes stand out. brought out the blue in her yes. Red tends to make green eyes ‘pop’ and purple looks great

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

AWESOME

2) Choose tops with ruching around the waist to hide any lumps or bumps.

concave bob with a modern twist, a very easy style to maintain. As Crystal says: “A great hair cut should not only suit your face shape, it should suit your lifestyle too”. Crystal also used Savvy’s organic colour range ‘Essensity’ in a natural chocolate brown and highlighted

1) Choose a coloured top that contrasts with

with hazel coloured eyes.

Rachael’s hair with a few strawberry blonde foils. Her top tip for minimal maintenance is to choose a shade close to your natural hair colour.

For more information about style makeovers call Gerlinda on 0410 477 367. Or if you think it’s time you had a hair makeover call Savvy on 4031 1040.

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Clothing: Thanks to Esprit at Myer Cairns Central Hair & Makeup: Thanks to Savvy. For more info call 40311040 or go to www.savvyhair.com.au

Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for Mirror Image Consultations. For more information: www.mirrorimageconsultations.com

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Dayspa Review Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

pamper yourself Julia Macalpine Dance Studio

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for your cakes

Our icingbits turn your cakes into works of art!

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Most busy mums will tell you that finding time to indulge in a massage or spa treatment sounds blissful but not likely. So with February being the month of LOVE, why not spoil mum with a spa treatment at Mii Day Spa at The Sebel Cairns.

After recently indulging in a morning at Mii Spa,

provided calming essential oils, soft music played

and facials, plus bliss enhancers such as scalp

I can honestly say that I walked out completely

over the sound system and my therapist expertly

treatments, eye masks and facial revivers. They

relaxed and calm and ready to face anything.

massaged away any stress I was feeling when

also cater for both men and women, as well as

Walking into the reception I was greeted by the

I arrived. I loved the aromas of the treatments

pregnant women, and they sell many of their

sounds of trickling water and relaxing music

used in my facial and the warm wheat-filled

products so customers can bring some of the Mii

and the intoxicating blend of citrus lemon with

slippers they put on my feet during the foot

calmness home such as calming CDs, candles,

other essential oils. Already feeling more relaxed

treatment which really warmed and relaxed my

herbal teas and body care creams.

than when I arrived, I was greeted warmly and

body. After the treatment I was taken back to the

taken through to a room to change into a robe

Sanctuary Lounge to wind down with a calming

and slippers. I then headed to the Sanctuary

cup of vanilla tea and a spoonful of mango

Lounge to await my therapist. Long flowing

sorbet. Reluctantly I left the Sanctuary Lounge

sheer curtains surrounded oversized comfortable

and swapped my white cotton robe for my own

lounge chairs, each a private haven with uplifting

clothes, feeling much calmer and more relaxed...

and inspiring pocket-sized books to pass the

and more determined to find time to enjoy little

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to a spa treatment room where I enjoyed the back exfoliation, massage, luxurious aroma facial with Water Lily elixir mask and a nourishing foot treatment. Pure bliss, pure relaxation and complete serenity! Candles burned, an oil burner

Receive 25% OFF The Aroma Fusion Treatment is normally $195, but Mii Spa is offering PakMag readers a 25% special discount ($140) during February, March and April.

Mii Day Spa promotes itself as a place for total indulgence and rejuvenation and has a huge

To find out more or to make a booking contact

range of spa treatments available to suit all

Mii Spa on 4050 2124 or visit the website www.

tastes and budgets. They offer complete spa

mirvachotels.com. Mii Spa is at The Sebel Cairns,

treatments, hand and foot treatments, massages

Level 2, 17 Abbott Street, Cairns.

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Health & wellbeing Story thanks to Dr. Nita Ling

yummy mummy tummy At MacDonnells Law we understand what is important to you.

Our family law specialists will listen to you and provide assurance about where you stand.

So, you’ve completed your family and may have even got back to your pre-pregnancy weight but…your tummy just won’t co-operate. No matter how many sit-ups you do, that loose wobbly roll and stretched skin just keeps staring back at you in the mirror. Sound familiar?

Like it or not, there is nothing wrong with you, it

for your belly-button after skin is released from

is perfectly normal and natural for your tummy

all the way up to the ribcage, and pulled down.

to be stretched after having children. Of course

It tightens the tissue of the whole abdomen as

there are a few lucky people whose tummies

well as the pubic area. The casing around the

spring back without stretch or bulge, but they

muscles are tightened permanently. The muscles

are rare. It is far more normal to have some

themselves are not cut at all. As an added bonus,

stretchmarks, loose skin and a bulge or roll. Not

most people report reduction of urine leak

to mention the droopiness above your ahem…

symptoms and improvement of backache. It

lady bits.

involves a day or two in hospital, and you can

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and firmness. But for those mummies that want or need more than that, surgical options include a full tummy-tuck, mini-tuck, or liposuction.

expect to get some money back from Medicare and your Health Fund.

[2] Mini Tummy Tuck This procedure removes only the roll of your lower abdomen without tightening the whole muscle casing. It is suitable if you have a pretty flat abdomen, and it’s really just the roll to

Nip & Tuck

remove. The scar is shorter and the belly-button

[1] Full Tummy-Tuck (Abdomenoplasty)

can usually get a rebate from Medicare and your

This involves the removal of the entire skin roll

[3] Liposuction This is used for shaping rather than weight loss, and is great for reducing bulges such as love handles and bulgy thighs. Tummies that have a thickened layer of fat, but not a true roll, are also suitable. It’s usually done as a day case but you are unlikely to get any rebates to cover the cost.

So if you’ve had a gutful, there are a few options to consider. Remember however that all surgery comes with some risks, so you must be assessed professionally to know the risks and costs and recommendations specific to you.

Dr Nita Ling is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, based at the Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Centre in McLeod Street (opposite Dunwoody’s).

For more information call 4041 6088.

is not altered. It is usually done as a day case. You Health Fund.

below the belly-button, with a new hole made

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The demands and complaints followed me all the way through a two-hour plane flight to our holiday destination. Even the prospect of landing in a new city did nothing to diminish them. The combination of long plane rides, even longer car drives and unfamiliar surroundings only seemed to fuel the tantrums. And then came the diarrhoea.

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school holidays started, the prospect of term one seems like my savior.

Maybe it’s time for me to take a few days off?

Kate van Eck is a freelance writer and stressedout mother of two.

No sooner did we start the holiday season, when the dreaded gastro set in. Sparing no one, it made its way through our household over a

Paul Dymond on life as a stay-at-home dad That means that you’ll have to vacuum more than

So it’s no good just cleaning the stuff you can

once a fortnight, and wash the dishes before

see – like the floors, tables, walls etc. You’ve also

It’s a known medical fact, or if it isn’t I think

they pile up to the roof. Oh and you’ll be on a first

gotta develop your ability to clean the places

it should be, that women are much better at

name basis with your new best friends Mr JIF and

nobody else can see – or would even think about

spotting dirt than men. How else can you explain

Mrs Harpic. Inconvenient I know, but these are

looking. Nobody else except for your wife that is.

the fact that they can spy a tiny spot of grunge

the things we must do to maintain the peace.

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together as a family each year. As I sit here now,

want to make your life easier now that you’re

And don’t forget that your wife has x-ray vision.

at home with the kids you need to develop

Well at least I think mine does. You know, she

superhuman ability to detect dirt, grunge and

actually knew there was stuff growing on the

general untidiness. What you may have been able

inside of our bathroom vanity unit’s pipe. And I

to put up with in your bachelor pad just won’t cut

did too after she yelled at me to clean it out with

it any more.

a toothbrush! Seriously, how did she know that?

throat if you miss it. So, to maintain the peace in your household, work on this extra sensory perception now. Have my skills improved? Not according to my wife. I’m better at giving advice than taking it, which is why I also bought a set of earplugs.

It’s like some sixth sense.

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email to: photos@pakmag.com.au

al Gallery

Billee gets cheeky at the Lagoon Jack, Luca and Zack hanging out at

Sarah at PakClub

Jesse-Jay and Travis at PakClub

Out & About photos thanks to Maria at

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Bailey and Kobe at PakClub

Sophia getting crafty at the Region Muddy’s

Jade and Gaby at PakClub

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Rhianna and Maddy at the Gallery

Matilda and Aurelia at the Gallery

Out & About photos thanks to Maria at

James shows off his work at the Reg ional Gallery

Hendrix fishing at Clifton Beach

Florence at the Lagoon

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Januar y winner

this month’s entries

Daly and Mango styling it up

Rylee relaxing with Mya

Daisy loved by Tristan

Oscar loved by Anastasia

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Segment thanks to Stockland Cairns

laugh with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about what you have pretended to enjoy to please your children?

From: Eliza Hendry

Prize

From: Amber Treacy

From: Judith Davies

“I’m a early childhood educator

“I pretend that I love to dance along with the

“I’ve pretended to all my children and foster

and just two days ago I pretended to love a

Wiggles with my third child even after doing it

children that I really like Play Do for 23 yrs”

necklace that a four year old boy made me out of

twice before, but at least I know all the moves!”

Winner

wool and sticky tape.... I wore it all day and each time he saw me he would smile and say “I like your necklace”... His face was priceless”

From: Tara-Maree Rhodes “I pretend to enjoy my three year olds ‘tickle tickle’ game practically everyday! I am so ticklish that it’s not a game for me but it always makes him laugh when I ‘laugh’”

From: Jodie Cook “I pretend that I enjoy getting up at 6am even though I just want to sleep”

From: Annette Pavey

From: Daphne Downs “My little budding Master Chef was really keen to

“I pretend about 30 times a day that my two year

make me a fruit salad. ‘No looking mum, I can do

old’s ‘scary’ lion roars make me jump. But the sound

this!’ When she gave me my bowl of fruit salad I

of him laughing at me is the best noise ever”

couldn’t help but smile when I saw all these bits

From: Louise Wilson “I’ve pretended to enjoy toilet-training!”

of tomato mixed up with the apple, orange and banana. ‘Cause tomato is a fruit too, mum’. I ate all the fruit salad and thanked her big time but not keen to have it again any day soon”

From: Scott Hallen “I pretended to enjoy watching Fifi and The Flower Tots five times in one day with my daughter”

Next month’s question: What’s the funniest comment you’ve received about your child from a teacher or daycarer?

Email your answers to “Laugh With A Local” with your name and number to info@pakmag.com.au by March 18 and you could WIN a $50 Stockland Voucher!

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