PakMag Cairns - January 2013 by Grand Publishing

pakmag JAN 2013

Cairns

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ISSUE 67

magazine of choice for local families

Summer

Kids

MINI MAG

edition

School Holiday Activity Guide

Inside

preparing for prep FOR

CooL School Cover photo: Blueclick Photography

Back to school products

Self esteem Building your kids confidence

Back to

Nature

Why kids need to get dirty

win Tickets to Mickey’s Rockin’ Roadshow

See page 32 for details.

publisher

Contents

notes

JAN

Happy New Year and welcome to our massive Summer Holiday edition. My gorgeous little man Jordan starts Kindy this year. I cannot believe he is four years old next month - time just flies when you have kids (unless it’s

parents

kids

when you are waiting for them to dress or feed themselves, get in the car or

02 What’s new

tidy their toys). Sean has also started

05 Show & tell

daycare and he’s already worked out

08 Balancing Act

how to get a laugh by sticking his cheek in front of all the girls so they would kiss

makes people laugh - that’s my boy!

15 Self Esteem 17 Starting School Cool for School

Day event at Cazalys and enjoy the

school holidays. Good luck keeping your

21 Women & Finance

New Year’s resolutions. And don’t forget

23 PakHealth

to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Bree pakmag

24 Family Nutrition 27

babies

Back to Nature

it. A boy that gets what he wants and

Hope to see you at our huge Australia

ROCKING kids parties... without the stress & mess!

11 New Exhibition

31 Mount Sheridan Plaza MiniMag

PakFood

41 Baby News: Choosing Formula

things to win 06 WIN Child Safety DVDs 32 WIN tickets to Disney Show

29 What’s On

33 Four $20 vouchers to WIN

31 Mount Sheridan Plaza Mini Mag

34 WIN tickets to Paranorman

39 Tackling Teens / Modern Parenting

43 WIN a Plate Sticka

41 PakBaby

62 WIN a bag of Hill’s Pet Food

45 Wardrobe Wake Up

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

47 School Holiday Activity Guide

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

60 Out & About

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.

53 Water Play

cover

54 Play Themes: Cardboard Boxes 57 Cairns Veterinary Clinic 58 Biz Directory 62 Fav Pets / Competition Winners

Model: Archie Woodward and mum Jaci Woodward Photography: by Veronica at Blueclick Photography

64 Puzzle Page

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January

what’s New

inBRIEF Dream Big

PakClub NEW Aeroskate

26 January (12-2pm) Grab your flags and come along to our next PakClub at Cazaly’s on Australia Day. It will be a hoot with pie eating, sack races, thong throwing and lots of traditional Aussie fun and games. There will also be a “Mini” sports expo for you to find out more about enrolling your kids in sports

Quad Bike Parties

in 2013. If you would like a free stall for your business email promotions@pakmag.com.au

Disney Live!

WIN

Tickets! Go to page 32 for comp details

Thanks to the lobbying efforts of local schoolgirl Hannah Veivers, Cairns Council has just implemented a new piece of play equipment for older kids at Ryan Park in Brinsmead. After complaining to her mum that the local play area was boring and geared for younger children she was encouraged to write to

meet and greet for you and four friends with a Sesame Street Character? Prize includes a VIP gift pack, and lunch at Stockland.

energy stage show that is aimed at 3-12

reserve family pass go to the mini-

WIN

School Futsal Titles. Billy Holiday and Luca

but if anyone would like to sponsor the boys

with speed regulators) are used in party games with

Gadek played in the National School Futsal

call Cindy on 0413 546 750 or Jodie on

medals given to the best-controlled riders. Riders

Titles in October and were named as ‘All

0405 466 779.

must be under the age of 12 (minimum four years) and under 50kg. If you’ve got space they can come

WIN MOVIE tickets to see Paranorman! In Cinemas 10 Jan For your chance to WIN simply go to page 34, colour in the

to www.events4all.com.au

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Paranorman picture and send

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for one-on-one support. Results are guaranteed so you can get your money back if it doesn’t work. For more information call 13 000 88867.

is and why, and you are in the draw. Competition closes 9th January.

FACE Painter

mag to take part in our colouring-in added face painting to her resume. After helping lots

buy experience which gets you to be a part

of locals brand their businesses she is now a mum and

of the show! Simply head to our Facebook

has shifted her focus to freelancing but she also loves

For more information and to purchase

page and submit a “Disney Style” photo,

face painting. She is available for all functions including

tickets visit www.disneylive.com.au

the most popular one submitted will win.

birthday parties. Call her on 0421 461 580 for more info

10-15 minutes riding time. The Quad Bikes (all fitted

your favourite Sesame Street Character

Local artist and graphic designer Violet Shaban has

the coolest acts for Mickey’s talent show.

organising sausage sizzles and trivia nights

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worth $500, that include a money can’t

kind rockin’ road trip in a quest to round up

in July to represent Australia in the National

For your chance to win Simply head to

competition. We also have two VIP tickets

year olds. The show features a one-of-a-

Quad Bike Parties for up to 20 riders, all of whom get

new movie

How would you like to win an exclusive 30 minute

and Tigger will be featuring in this high

player to go is $5700. Their families are busy

area). Call 0478 588 505 for more information or go

VIP Meet & Greet

For your chance to win an ‘A’

older kids party? Events 4 All are offering two-hour

hoping they’ll be going on a trip to the US

to your home (they need 20 x 15 meters of flat grassy

SESAME Street

Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella

Want something a bit fun and super-exciting for an

There’s only one snag – the cost of each

consultation with her peers and speaking at Council ‘Aeroskate’ in front of the local media.

Mickey Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Cinderella,

Stars’ and selected to represent Australia.

want to achieve in 2013, two local boys are

local Councillor Linda Cooper. Three years later after Chambers, Hannah officially opened the regions first

For the first time, some of Disney’s bestloved stars are coming to Cairns to play at the Convention Centre on 13 February.

While everyone’s busy thinking of what they

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and reacquainting myself with everything

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Phyllis Smith recently moved to Cairns with her husband Michael and two daughters, Maygan (4) and Ruby (2). They are the owners of the stylish new children’s wear boutique in Palm Cove called Kids on Cove. The new Beezsafe DVD’s are wholly produced in Australia and are designed to help teach children about safety issues such as being sun smart, road safety, bullying, stranger danger and beach safety. They are shown a series of scenarios and after each one, if your child answers a question correctly, their photo appears with a congratulations message so each one is personalised. It is aimed at ages 3-8 years and complies with the National Quality Framework for Childcare. They also have an affiliation with Kidsafe Queensland. Go to www.beezsafe.com.au for more information.

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I used to be a hairdresser and owned my

It was a big risk moving up here and

own salon but since having my two little

starting afresh with no family support

girls my passion for fashion has gone

nearby. We both owned our own

extreme. I could browse children’s fashion

businesses in Swan Hill but we love the

all day long; I love it. Before we moved to

relaxed lifestyle here and wanted to make a

Cairns I worked for a similar children’s wear

seachange. This is a great place to bring up

set up in Swan Hill to get some children’s

our children and the view from our store in

retail experience.

Palm Cove is pretty amazing, my husband

Kids On Cove caters for children’s wear

reminds me everyday!

from size newborn to seven. We stock

Of course, there were a lot of doubts

labels sourced from all over Australia that

about the move and opening up a new

you won’t find anywhere else in Cairns.

business but we believe in taking a

While I love sourcing beautiful and unique

chance and giving things a go. I truly

quality products to share with locals and

believe that you get back what you’re

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family

issues Story thanks to Kate van Eck

sk a parent how they manage

being a mum including preparing lunches

their time, and many will

and dropping the kids off at school. “My

describe their life as one big

flexible work arrangements also allow me

juggling act. These days it’s not enough

to take time to go to school events such as

to take on just one role in the household,

plays which is something I consider a high

with many of us expected to be both

priority,” she says.

a caregiver and a breadwinner (not to mention cleaner, tutor and taxi driver). But in our desperate pursuit to provide our children with everything they want, could we be robbing them of what they actually need most – our time?

“I felt there was nowhere for a child to really play within a 700m2 property on a kids would live their childhood indoors

children is difficult, many also believe it’s

instead of playing outside.” Now running a

unrealistic to think that the rising cost of

successful home based business, Bronwyn

living can be met on one wage. Mother

also enjoys being a hands-on mum. “The

of three, Leanne Kear says there were a

flexibility means I am available to attend

number of reasons behind her decision

their school activities and I’m here for

to return to work this year. “I am skilled in

them when they are sick or need to attend

what I do and I didn’t want my profession

appointments,” she says.

spent the last 20 years working towards.”

Kate van Eck spoke to two local mums about how

life on the Tablelands with her family.

busy road,” she says. “I was worried our

to lose touch and forfeit everything I’ve

living is a challenge most modern parents face.

job in Cairns to pursue a new way of

the demands of paid work while raising

advancing the way it is, it would be easy

Juggling family time with the need to work for a

children, Bronwyn Cant gave up a secure

While there’s no doubt that meeting

surpassing me,” she says. “With technology

g n i c n a Bal Act

Also determined to be available for her

While she certainly loves being her own boss, Bronwyn admits her work can still be consuming. “I don’t have the time through the day to get the washing out or

As well as easing the financial pressure

the grocery shopping done or that little

of providing for a family of five, Leanne

bit of sewing required to finish a dance

also believes that she and her husband

costume – those jobs get done after

are instilling a good work ethic in their

hours.” She also says her biggest challenge

children. “When I’m at work I give my

is educating her husband and children

projects 100% of my attention, while

that she does actually have a proper job.

at home it’s all about family,” she says.

“I’m not at home all day sitting around

Leanne also structures her day so as not

drinking cups of tea and waiting for Bold

to miss some of the important parts of

and the Beautiful,” she laughs.

The Reality The reality for many Australian families is that both parents have to work to keep afloat. And interestingly some experts say the benefits are more than just financial, with the social interaction and personal satisfaction parents gain through paid employment often flowing through to their children. On top of this, new laws together with technology have lead to greater flexibility in the workplace. But while having everything you need at the touch of a smart phone button can have its advantages – it also gives new meaning to having the boss in your pocket.

they balance these competing demands. 8

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preparing work for this exhibition. “I rarely have

and lots of letterboxes. There are five special

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her, like she has stepped

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sculptures of the things in my paintings so

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representing something different and which

this exhibition is really special to me,” Hayley

will later be made into paper planes as part of

says. She will also have another exhibition in

the exhibition. The first letterbox is knitted and

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asks visitors to write a letter to themselves as

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Kids

issues Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Nature Back to

This lack of free play outdoors has been labelled

Nature

Deficit Disorder

the Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv, the American author of Last Child in the Woods. While it is not a legally recognised medical condition, there is enough research and medical opinion to support his theory that outdoor play is essential to mental wellbeing, physical health and overall state of mind. Richard’s book suggests today’s generation of children are missing out on the pleasures of a free-range childhood like riding their bikes in the woods, camping in the backyard, climbing trees, collecting bugs, picking flowers, playing in piles

It seems kids today are losing touch with nature and instead of exploring the outdoors they are spending endless hours playing with technological gadgets and being booked up with extra-curricular activities.

of leaves and all the other joys of outdoor play. He says as a result children are now dealing with obesity, attention-deficit disorder, depression and a host of other illnesses. Too much time watching television, playing video games, sitting in front of the computer, talking and texting on the telephone and communicating via social networking sites is making kids of all ages lose touch with the environment and their sense of the world around them. They need to be exposed to nature to appreciate it, to heighten their senses and stimulate their mind. And while many kids enjoy after school activities like sport, music and drama, too many scheduled activities can actually be detrimental and cause a range of anxiety-related disorders, depression and stress.

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So why are kids playing less outdoors? Many parents are overprotective whether it’s because of stranger danger or being fearful about their children hurting themselves, not to mention the parents who don’t want their kids to get dirty. Then there is the over-scheduling of extra-curricular activities which leaves kids no free time for spontaneous, unstructured play. For many, smaller backyards and a lack of local parks and playground facilities in some areas means many kids have less of an opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoors. And the ‘look but don’t touch’ message discourages kids from exploring. Childhood was very different for our generation. We spent our summer holidays riding our bikes, climbing trees, jumping on the trampoline (no protective netting back in those days), playing hide and seek with the kids down the road and only coming home in time for dinner. While technology is important, we also need to let our kids just be kids and encourage them to play outside, get dirty, go on adventures and scrape a knee or two. Budding scientists, mathematicians and artists are all initially inspired by nature in all its beauty so our children have much to lose by becoming disconnected with nature. www.pakmag.com.au

Self Esteem Self-confidence and self-esteem are two terms that are often used interchangeably yet there

Confidence

Boost

School environment

is a subtle distinction. Self-esteem comes from

The school environment obviously has a major

feeling good about your overall self whereas

impact on your child’s self confidence and

self-confidence comes from knowing the things

esteem. This is where they will learn about their

you are good and not so good at. Obviously

abilities in the classroom as well as their ability

one feeds into the other since part of having

to self-motivate, focus and deal with success and

a positive self-esteem is having the self-

failure. The playground also greatly influences

confidence to accept all aspects of ourselves,

your child’s confidence as they learn how to deal

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given that you are not there with them how can you make sure their self-esteem is protected?

Nurturing a positive selfesteem is a cornerstone of parenting and yet it can be so fragile. So how can parents make sure their children grow up feeling good about themselves, writes psychologist Jutta Dempsey

Parents are undoubtedly in the strongest position to assist in their child’s self-confidence

[1] Monitor and direct your child’s academic

and thus their self-esteem. Here are some ways

achievements so they don’t fall through the

you can build their sense of self within the two

academic ‘cracks’ without anyone noticing. There

environments where most of their development

are lots of reasons this could happen including

takes place:

learning or emotional disorders or just being in

Home environment

the wrong learning atmosphere for them. [2] If you think your child is underachieving,

• Set limits within which they can feel secure

be proactive and seek solutions before it affects

whilst being able to take risks and experiment

their confidence rather than adopting the ‘wait

with life’s choices. Show them that you are

and see’ approach.

prepared to increase their levels of freedom as they prove that they can be trusted to make

[3] If they are not doing something to their

the appropriate choices.

potential eg. reading, find out what the problem is and provide the correct support to ensure that

• Giving them jobs and chores to do gives

they learn quickly and move onto more complex

children a feeling of responsibility and

learning tasks rather than getting stuck.

confidence in their achievements. Even goals like being able to successfully use the

[4] Teach your child social skills so they can deal

microwave will help.

with the different social challenges they face. If they’re having social difficulties, have those

• Develop some goals together that are based

conversations and refer to professionals for help

on your child’s strengths. For example, putting

if necessary.

together a training program to help them get on the soccer team or practicing playing

[5] Let your child know that nobody is perfect

an instrument so they can join the school

and that we all have different strengths and

band. This enables them to understand how

weaknesses and allow them to acknowledge the

they can work towards a goal in incremental

reality of their actual performance, “I am good at

steps and it develops an “I can do it” attitude.

maths, but not very good at English.”

• Show them how to learn from mistakes as

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You and your child’s first day at school is an

start with, but if you actually let them do it,

exciting time. I say “your” because although they

they’ll soon be reminding you!

are the one wearing the stiff new uniform and carrying the enormous school bag, it can be an anxious time for parents too because you aren’t going to be there with them. Some of you will already have a child or two at school so this is second nature to you but for whose last school experience was throwing your hat in the air as you walked away from high school, the following may be helpful:

Starting big school is

[1] Be realistic

both an exciting and

It’s normal for your child to experience a

anxious time so here are

whole range of emotions for lots of reasons –

some tips for navigating

give them lots of facts such as how many days a

this transition

sometimes all at once! Whatever the reason, week they will attend, what their teacher’s name is etc but keep it realistic. You might feel you want to encourage your child by saying they

If your child gets anxious when it comes time for you to leave the school, give them a quick hug and kiss, tell them what time you’ll be back to get them, and then leave with an air of confidence that they will manage well without you all day. The truth is they will manage well without you all day but speak to the teacher if their anxiety continues.

[5] Nourishment When your kids come home from school they’re going to be both thirsty and hungry. Feed and water them before you expect anything more of them.

[6] Share your day

will make lots of new friends at school but if

All parents find it difficult to find out what

they only make one friend on their first day they

their children did during the day so to avoid

could be disappointed.

sounding like the Spanish Inquisition when they

[2] Teacher Talk If you have any concerns or questions regarding your child that you would like to share with the teacher make an appointment to see them rather than a ‘brief moment’ in the classroom so the teacher can give you their full attention.

get home, try sharing what you did in your day and then ask questions like “Tell me the best thing that happened at school today” or “What game did you play at lunch?” The reality is that very few children have difficulties with transitioning to school. However, if you are concerned about your child

[3] Let them be independent

and it hasn’t been allayed by speaking with the

Support your child’s transition towards

to see the School Counsellor.

becoming more independent by letting them take charge of things like carrying their own bag, putting their order into the tuckshop

[4] Separation anxiety

teacher or other parents make an appointment

Tauba Naftal is a school counsellor with Catholic Education, Cairns Diocese

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Sight for Learning

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Good vision is obviously important for children to be able to learn and process information efficiently at school but a child may not realise they even have visual problems. The good news is that eye tests are very useful for picking up these problems. The following signs and symptoms in your

• Visual fatigue - skipping lines, words

child may indicate focusing or eye teaming

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issues:

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• Headaches - usually at the front of

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work at school

their head or after long periods of

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Overseas travel to Asia and other countries

or squinting habits to keep words clear

where the sanitation may be questionable occurs

• Eyestrain - the eyes become watery or feel tired after prolonged reading • Doing things at a closer distance than normal – eg. holding a book at a very close distance • Trouble copying from the blackboard

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• Greater amount of time needed

is much easier when a child is young when

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their visual system is still developing. Regular eye checkups, even if they’ve been

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examined before, are essential because the

lose interest in reading because it

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words clearly

through school.

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(they may prefer being outdoors playing)

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frequently at this time of year. It’s been estimated that 50% of travellers will suffer a travel related illness and the most common sicknesses are probably gastro-intestinal. The best way to avoid getting sick is to be very careful with eating and drinking. Here are a few tips: • Only drink bottled water (or boiled water or water purifying tablets if you’re going off the beaten track). • Avoid ice in drinks and juices that may be diluted. • Avoid fruit and vegetables that don’t require peeling in case they’ve been rinsed in local water. Instead buy fruit that you have to peel yourself eg. banana. • Ensure food is cooked well and eat it while it’s still hot (avoid eating from street vendors).

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were allowed to have once per month at

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the shops.

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out of bed and run to the fridge to find that • Save treats for special occasions. Birthdays

of himself in the dairy tray. For two weeks

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of the year, I was allowed to eat a small

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lollies, chocolates, chips and cakes are

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party treats and not everyday foods.

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Imagine if I had been allowed to have a Freddo Frog every day of the year. The

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novelty would very quickly wear off and it

good behaviour. This can lead your kids to

would no longer be a treat. Children need

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to know the difference between treat foods

food to good and bad moments in their

and non-treat foods so there are a few tricks

life. Instead try treating them with a new

to effective food treating when it comes to

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s to QUESTION: My child always seem t Wha . food for ng be hungry and aski should I do? you This is very common. The first thing your ther whe need to do is establish child is hungry or bored. Ask yourself some questions; have they eaten l? recently? How soon is the next mea ? If time this at k Would they usually snac offer gry, you feel they are genuinely hun

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kitchen kids Anzac Biscuits

pantry parents Sausage Rolls

Recipe thanks to: Lily Everett

• 1 cup plain flour • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup desiccated coconut • 3/4 cup caster sugar • 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind • 125g butter • 2 tbs golden syrup • 1 tsp bicarb soda

• • • • • • • • •

Recipe thanks to: Melissa Soper

500g sausage mince 2 tbs tomato sauce 2 tbs barbecue sauce 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 small brown onion, grated 1 medium carrot, grated 3 sheets puff pastry, thawed Tomato sauce, to serve

• 1 tbs boiling water

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking

Sift flour into a bowl. Add oats, coconut, sugar and lemon rind. Stir to combine.

paper. Combine mince, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, mustard

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powder, onion and carrot in a bowl. Cut each pastry sheet in half. Shape 1/2 cup

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butter mixture. Stir to combine. Add to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Roll level

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quarters. Place, seam side down, on 1 prepared tray, 5mm apart. Repeat with

Bake for 13 to 15 mins, or until golden. Stand on trays for 5 mins.Cool on wire rack.

remaining mince mixture and pastry. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve with tomato sauce.

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ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

23/01/13 Young Theatre Company

Holiday Program - Once upon a time

23/01/13 Lagoon

Little Lifesavers

8:00 AM

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Cost

23/01/13 Kindermusic With Nicole

School Holiday Classes - 4 weeks

9:30 AM

0418 772 258

Cost

4041 4066

Free

23/01/13 Mossman Library

School Holiday Craft Workshop

10:30 AM

cairnslibrary.com.au

Cost

24/01/13 Earville Library

Cartooning with Dave Hackett (kids 7+)

10:30 AM

cairnslibrary.com.au

Cost

24/01/13 Smithfield Library

Cartooning with Dave Hackett (kids 7+)

3:00 PM

24/01/13 Young Theatre Company

Holiday Program- Once upon a time

cairnslibrary.com.au

Cost

4041 4066

Cost

24/01/13 Gordonvale Library

Australian Stories and Craft (kids 4+)

10:30 AM

cairnslibrary.com.au

Cost

24/01/13 Mossman Library

Baby Rhyme and Story Time

10:30 AM

cairnslibrary.com.au

Cost

24/01/13 R.S.L

Cairns Tropical Jazz Club

7:30 PM

24/01/13 Lagoon

Little Lifesavers

8:00 AM

www.northqueenslandlifesaving.com

Cost

24/01/13 Kindermusic With Nicole

School Holiday Classes - 4 weeks

9:30 AM

0418 772 258

Cost

24/01/13 Haven and Space

Wonky Duck Pottery

9:30 AM

25/01/13 Young Theatre Company

Holiday Program- Once upon a time

Cost

0400 782 304

Free

4041 4066

Free

25/01/13 Go Bowling Cairns

Fantastic Australia Day Celebrations for all ages

9:00 AM

4053 3497

Free

25/01/13 Brothers Leages Club

Funky Love Tank

8:45 PM

4053 1053

Free

25/01/13 Lagoon

Little Lifesavers

8:00 AM

www.northqueenslandlifesaving.com

Free

25/01/13 Cairns Convention Centre

Taipans vs Tigers

7:30 PM

4041 3000

Free

12:00 PM

26/01/13 Esplanade

Australia Day

26/01/13 Brothers Leagues Club

Australia Day

26/01/13 Fullers Sports Club

Barbary Costers Due

www.cairnsesplanade.com.au Free 4053 1053

12:00 PM

Free Free

26/01/13 Lagoon

Cairns City Nippers

8:00 AM

0408 068 763

Free

26/01/13 Brothers Leagues Club

Mangrove Jack

5:30 PM

4053 1053

Free

26/01/13 Trinity Beach Tavern

Nikki The Clown Face Painting

5:30 PM

0408 183 032

Cost

26/01/13 Cazalys

Pakclub - "Australia Day Celebrations"

TBC

4054 1464

Cost

27/01/13 Go Bowling Cairns

20% discount on Sunday Tenpin Bowling

10:00 AM

4053 3497

Free

27/01/13 Brothers Leagues Club

Carrizma

5:30 PM

4053 1053

Free Free

29/01/13 Go Bowling Cairns

Best Ever Kids Tenpin Bowling Rates before 10am

9:00 AM

4053 3497

29/01/13 Brothers Leagues Club

Billy May

9:30 AM

4053 1053

30/01/13 Mother of Good Counsel

Fudoshin Shitoryu Karate Sign on

5:15 PM

cdlong1@bigpond.com

31/01/13 Haven and Space

Wonky Duck Pottery

9:30 AM

0400 782 304

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Teens tackling

Establishing ground rules in your household. READER QUESTION: I am a single mother

child whom you can control and that you want

following these rules and then ensure that you

and my 14-year old son appears to think he is

to work towards a more respectful relationship.

are consistent in enforcing them. Research shows

running my household. He refuses to do what

This may mean that both of you have to make

that teenagers actually prefer strong, consistent

I ask, ignores my requests to help around the

changes to your behaviours. Ask him what he

parents.

house and stays out late without telling me

needs to feel happy at home but remind him that

where he is. He shows me little respect and

while you are prepared to negotiate on many

I’m concerned about what he will get up to at

things, you can’t compromise on behaviours that

home during the holidays when I’m at work.

impact on his health and safety.

What can I do to gain some control back in my own home?

In order to move forward you may need to acknowledge the fact that both of you have

If possible, ask for your ex-partner’s support in helping to implement these new household rules and agreed on consequences. In these situations it’s very important for you to look after yourself. If you’re feeling unhappy and stressed it can be difficult to provide the

Sometimes the relationship between parent

made mistakes in the past and discuss how past

and adolescent can degenerate into a power

events could have been dealt with differently.

struggle with resulting conflict and aggression.

Tell him that you would like to make a fresh

Denise Bewert is Group Educator for CentaCare,

To hopefully prevent this from happening in your

start in your relationship by negotiating new

mother of two and author of two books, Tackling

home, it may be time for you to have a calm (and

household rules including what he does in the

Teens and Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask

long) conversation with your son. Start by letting

home when you’re not there. Decide jointly what

Denise a question about your teenager send an

him know that you accept that he is no longer a

the appropriate consequences will be for him not

email to: denise.bewert@centacarecairns.org

appropriate support and guidance to your child.

Parenting modern

How much TV viewing is OK for children? READER QUESTION: I have two children

important activities that help develop reading,

television a part of your child’s activities, perhaps

under the age of six and they watch a lot of

writing, social, and thinking skills. The first two

a more balanced approach could be to sit down

television each day. I’m worried that it’s too

years of life are particularly crucial for brain

with your child and make plans with them

much. Should I limit their TV viewing?

development, and it is important for parents

for their weekly television viewing and select

to nurture this through play, exploration, social

particular shows instead of leaving the television

interaction, and physical activity.

on all the time.

minutes to yourself you’re not alone. But for

Child educators and specialists differ in their

Television can entertain and educate children

many parents those few minutes can easily turn

position on television viewing for children.

but this needs to be balanced with time for

into hours.

Many believe that children should have access

socialising, playing outdoors, educational

to several hours per week of educational

activities, and most importantly, time spent

programs, some suggest that an hour or two a

together as a family.

As a parent, if you’ve ever placed your child in front of the television so you can have a few

Television can be a source of entertainment and learning since there are now vast amounts of educational programs available for parents to choose from. However, excessive television watching, particularly in younger children, decreases children’s engagement in other

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day of television watching is okay with parental monitoring and control, others argue that television should be an occasional family treat, and some assert that no television at all is the best solution. If, as a parent, you decide to make

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

Baby Pak

ll baby formula products available in Australia conform to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and

there is not a lot of difference in nutritional value from one brand to the next. Some formulas now

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milk and formula and some babies can’t break it down or digest it. Discuss this with your doctor before changing formulas.

more like breast milk whereas others are made

[7] Soy

for babies with special medical needs. Here’s an overview of the products available:

Soy-based formulas are easy to digest and milkfree and lactose-free. These are a good option

[1] Gold

for vegan mothers or if the baby cannot tolerate

Gold formulas have certain types of fats added

of your doctor.

to them that are found in breast milk.

[2] Bifidus / Probiotics ‘Good’ bacteria are added to these formulas that

cow’s milk protein. Only use them on the advice

[8] Goat Infant Formula These are made from goat’s milk which is similar to cow’s milk.

have been shown to reduce the risk of diarrhoea by helping to stop bad bacteria growing in the digestive system.

While we all know that breast milk is best for babies some mothers are either not able to breast feed or choose not to. For these women baby formulas provide a good substitute but with so many choices now available how do you know which is best for your baby?

[3] Alpha Pro / Opti Pro These formulas have more of a certain type of protein in them compared to regular formulas but it’s not yet known if this makes the formula any better for your baby.

[4] AR / Thickened These formulas are designed for babies with reflux (AR stands for ‘anti-regurgitation’). They don’t always help with reflux, so ask your doctor’s advice first before using as they may recommend another approach.

[5] HA ‘HA’ refers to hypo-allergenic. These formulas (eg. where immediate family members have asthma, eczema, hay fever or food allergies). The

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TIPS for using formula Before you use any baby formula, always check the date on the bottom of the tin to ensure it has not passed its expiry date. You should also: • Always wash your hands thoroughly before preparing formula and ensure your preparation area is clean • Use the formula within one month of opening the tin. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions strictly when making up formula. Accuracy is important to make sure your baby receives the correct nutrition. • Use cooled, boiled water only and pour the recommended amount of water into the bottle. • Use the enclosed spoon to measure the exact amount of formula. Level the powder with a spatula. • Discard any unused feeds or leftover formula since it can grow bacteria.

doctor first before choosing this formula.

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Birth Apps Worrying trend

‘close call’ births as a result of women relying on birth apps

Weighty Issue

Two-thirds of expectant mums don’t know how much weight they should be gaining during pregnancy. Susie de Jersey, senior dietician at the

• If your pre-pregnancy BMI was: Less

Royal Brisbane Women’s and Children’s

than 18.5 kg/m² you should gain:

hospital said a third of women surveyed

12½ to 18 kg

gained too much weight while another third struggled to gain enough weight with some mothers recording a lower weight just before giving birth than they did before falling pregnant.

are seeing more women presenting

Markwell said that while the apps

at the hospital who have been using

can be helpful, these “useful tools for

a contractions app and have held

information... should not replace expert medical care.” Midwives Australia vice president Liz Wilkes also warned against the dangers of letting technology replace verbal interaction from a professional. “We

Struggling to transition your baby from breast to bottle?

There are no national guidelines though

Mimijumi have just launched in Australia and are perfect

you may have heard it is healthy to gain

back coming into the ward because of

for picky babies since they’ve been specifically designed to

between 10-12kg. However evidence

information gathered from the app,” she

replicate the skin texture of a breast.

now suggests that the amount of weight

said. “They have not read the small print.

They are free of BPA and other toxins and come in two sizes

The reality is, the timing of contractions alone is not a good guide to how the labour is progressing.”

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A new risk factor has been appearing in birthing suites. Midwives and doctors are apparently seeing more ‘close call’ births as women relying on contraction apps on their smartphones delay going to hospital. AMA Queensland president Dr Alex

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• If your pre-pregnancy BMI was: 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m² you should gain: 11½ to 16 kg

For all those mums who adore their kids but are fed up with wiping food off the floor three times a day, a life-changing new product has just hit the market. It’s called plate sticka® and it does just that. Designed by Queensland mum-of-three, Sarah Bell of Clever Mothers, it sticks any plate or bowl to any smooth surface so no more spills,

• If your pre-pregnancy BMI was: 25 to

bowls on heads or food on the floor. It can also be

29.9 kg/m² you should gain: 7 to 11½ kg

used on the family’s proper crockery.

• If your pre-pregnancy BMI was: Above 30 kg/m² you should gain: 5 to 9 kg

you gain should be guided by your pre-

If you had a high BMI before pregnancy it

pregnancy body mass index (BMI). These

is recommended to limit your weight gain

are the Queensland Government’s general

to minimise complications such as high

guidelines:

blood pressure and gestational diabetes.

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It’s Party

Time! Book your child’s next Birthday Party at Cairns Indoor Sports They can choose from Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball & Dodgeball. Come & relax while your children have a blast!

Multi-Sport

Madness Every school holidays:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm Cost is only $7 per child per session. All ages catered for. ComE & Play Indoor CrICkET, nETBall, SoCCEr, BEaCh VollEyBall & dodgEBall.

School’s Out activities for the School Holidays

programmes & Classes

164 Mayers St, Manunda Phone: 4032 2844 web: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

[1] Cairns Regional Gallery

[5] Esplanade

[9] Essential Skills Swim School

The Gallery now runs its workshops taught by

Kids Zumba at the Kids Station by the Lagoon –

Intensive swimming program to help children of

local artists in Gordonvale and Kuranda as well

15 January (9-10am)

all ages make a significant improvement in their

as at its premises in the City. Bookings essential.

Active Kids – 16 January (9-10am)

swim skills. Involves a 30-minute lesson everyday

Cost: $15-18. For further info and bookings phone 4044 4800 or email programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

[2] Cairns Indoor Sports In addition to their usual ‘multi-sport madness’ program on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (1-3pm) they are also hosting a coaching clinic run by Queensland Cricket and a Netball clinic run by Indoor Netball Queensland. Dates: 21-23 January (9am-3pm). Cost: $60 for three days. Located: 164 Mayers St, Manunda. For more information call the centre on 4032 2844 or go www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

[3] Brad Hope Bullyproof Camp This camp will give your child the skills to defend themselves against bullies without violence. Dates: 14-18 January (9am-12 noon). Cost: $275. Booking essential. Call 4057 7869 or go to www. bradhopefma.com.au for more info.

[4] Lil Scribblers Three hours intensive Art Jams start from $15. Call 4033 0685 or go to www.lilscribblers.com.au

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Kids Bouldering at the Bouldering Park – 17 January (9-10am)

[6] Surf Life Saving Qld SLSQ will be running three Little Lifesavers programs at the Esplanade Lagoon. Children from U6-U12 will get the opportunity to participate in a wide range of games, sports and educational activities that are designed to build confidence and teach them how to stay safe. Dates: 7-11 January, 14-18 January and 21-25 January. Cost: $95 per child inc. rashie. Call

for five consecutive days. Dates: 7-11 January. Cost: $65 per child. Call 4045 2782 or email admin@swimskills.com.au

[10] Cairns Libraries Free craft workshops, cartoon drawing workshops and storytimes for kids aged 5+. Bookings essential. Check the website at www.cairnslibrary.com.au or call 4044 3785 for times and program details.

[11] Cairns Recreation Centre

Kate MacRae on 4032 2300 or email kmacrae@

Sports and recreation holiday program runs

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weekday’s 8am-5.30pm. Children from 5-14 yrs participate in roller skating/blading, a range

[7] Nexus Martial Arts A school holiday camp in Smithfield with fun martial arts based activities. Dates: 7-22 January. Cost: $60 per day. Call Brad or Deb on 4038 3348

of indoor sports, agility courses, team building events and activities, novelty events, arts & crafts and educational visits. Cost: $25 per day. For more info call 4053 5353.

or go to www.nexuscombinedma.com.au

[12] Tanks

[8] Geckos

The Academy of Television will be presenting

Extra activities included as part of the entry fee during the January holidays including craft, construction, city building and disco’s. For more info call 4038 1181.

a summer school program for budding young actors (8+ years). Dates: 4-14 January. For more information call 4059 1141. www.pakmag.com.au

School’s Out

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

Care

Vacation Programs • YMCA of Cairns Vacation Care An active and fun programme for prep-

[13] Ten Pin Bowling

[17] Lifetime Tennis

Check out the special school holiday deals at Go

The Cairns International Tennis Centre runs a

Bowling on Pease St. Family deals start as low

school holiday camp. Cost: $25 per day or $99

as $39 for a family of four inc. shoe hire. To book

for a full week of half days. For more info contact

call 4053 3497.

LifeTime Tennis on 1300 30 15 30 or visit www. cairnstenniscentre.com.au

[14] Barron Valley Gymnastics Day camps full of fun, obstacle courses, games

[18] Wildlife Habitat

14 year olds with sports, games, cooking and crafts. Cost $45 per day. Call Nardia or Jacinda on 4057 7507 for more info or go to cairns.ymca.org.au • PCYC Whitfield (Whitfield State School) Reopens 2 January. Lots of activities including arts & crafts, games, sports, dancing etc as well as excursions to Pelicans in Paradise and Lake Eacham. Cost: From

and crafts. No gymnastics experience or leotards

The Junior Keepers Program for 8-14 year olds

$45 per day. Call Kim on 4034 2268 or email

needed – it’s all playtime. Suitable for kids 5+.

will be running throughout the holidays. It

whitfieldsac@pcyc.org.au

Cost $25 per day (not available Wednesdays).

incorporates animal feeding and helping the

Times: 9.00am-3.00pm. Location: 46 Magazine

keepers in their day-to-day schedules. It takes

St, Stratford. Bookings essential call 4055 1711.

four hours and includes lunch and afternoon

Open from 2 January with variety of

tea. Bookings essential. Cost: $35. Call 4099

excursions inc. Gallo Dairyland and Cairns

[15] The Young Company

3235 or email sales@wildlifehabitat.com.au

Wildlife Dome. Cost: From $45 per day.

TYC’s action packed holiday programs

[19] South Cairns Gymnastics

cairnspcyc.org.au

multimedia elements. Each week is a 4-day

Gym and Circus classes available for various age

• PCYC Cairns West (Manunda)

program (9am-3pm): 8-11 January Horrible

groups on 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 January.

Open from 2 January with excursions

explore acting, costumes, lighting, sound and

Myth-stories, 15-18 January Game Land, 21-25 January Once Upon a Time. Cost: $200-245 per course. Call 4041 4066 or go to www.theyoungcompany.com.au

[16] Cable Ski The Kids Holiday Club introduces kids aged 6-14 to knee boarding, wakeboarding and water-skiing. It runs 8.30-10am Monday-Friday. Cost $29 per session ($116 for the week). Call 4038 1304 for more info or check out www. cableskicairns.com.au

• Gym Fun (5-7 yrs) • Olympics (8-10 yrs & 11+) • Circus (8-10 yrs & 11+) Bookings essential. Call 4045 2947 or email gymsportsfnq@yahoo.com.au

• PCYC Cairns (Edmonton)

Call Tamara on 4040 8780 or go to www.

planned to Sugarworld, Palm Cove, rollerskating and circus training. Cost: From $35 a day. Call Kirsty for more info on 4032 2109 or go to www.cairnspcyc.org.au • PCYC Cairns (Manunda) Reopens 2 January with a trip planned to

[20] Craft n Sewing Studio

Rainforestation as well as jumping castles

Three-day learn-to-sew program during which

Call Jodie on 4053 1532 or go to

participants will learn to make a pillow. Dates:

www.cairnspcyc.org.au

16-18 January. Call Glenette on 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

and a kite making day. Cost: From $45.

(CCB Rebates may apply)

FREE entertainment spotted [1] Cairns Central – Get talent p in the Cairns Has Got Talent com (21-26 January)

on [2] Raintrees – Free holiday fun 10-13 January and 17-20 January

when they’ll be giving away Frisbees and entertainment tickets.

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t [3] Stockland – Meet Sesame Stree part Characters (10-12 Jan), take drama in a The Young Company’s free & workshops (14-19 Jan) and do arts Jan) 7 (20-2 tars crafts with Bops own [4] Mt. Sheridan – Decorate your -2pm) bag for free (14-19 January, 10am

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School’s Out

activities for the School Holidays

FUN

daytrips Beat the Heat [1] Sugarworld Always a winner with the kids during the summer holidays [2] Paradise Palms

Family excursions

Adventure playground, mini-golf and a big swimming pool – what more could you ask for? Cost: $4 kids, $6 adults for pool and playground. Mini-golf extra.

[1] Lasertag

[4] Cairns Zoom

Fun outdoor action for the whole family.

Older kids and teenagers will absolutely

Sessions run weekends and Tuesday,

love Cairns’ newest tourist attraction at the

Family day pass inc. use of all park facilities

Wednesday and Thursday afternoons

Wildlife Dome. The lower mid-ropes course

costs $25 Mon-Thurs. Call 4065 6166.

during the holidays. Cost: $23.

has a minimum height requirement of

Call 4039 1376 for more info or go to

120cm. Participants must be a minimum of

www.cairnslasertag.com.au

140cm for the more challenging high-ropes

[2] GBR Helicopter Rides This could be one of the most exciting and memorable things for kids to do these holidays. Short trips available between the airport and the Pier for $49 each.

[3] Leisure Island Air-conditioned family fun – spend $50 and you can 10 free tokens. Located inside

[3] Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park

[4] Aquabubble at Sheraton Mirage Day passes available at reception that

course. Cost: $45-75

enable you to have fun on the inflatable

[5] Aussie Farm Entertainment at Spurwood Springs Farm

play equipment on their huge pools.

Ride horses, milk cows, pat the lambs,

day from $35. Call 4067 2678.

[5] Babinda Kayaks

FUDOSHIN SHITORYU KARATE

Paddle downstream for half a day or a full

feed the calves and sit on a bullock. Accommodation also available. Bookings

[6] Cable Ski Cairns

essential. Cost: $110 for a family of five.

Everything the martial arts are supposed to be

Keep the kids active these holidays with a

Call 4065 3310.

fun-filled watersport experience from $34.

Stockland down from the Food Court.

Call 4038 1304 for more information or go

Traditional Karate instructed by Chris and Dianne Long

to www.cableskicairns.com.au

Adults & Children’s classes

There are so many great activities on during the summer holidays this year that there’s no excuse for boredom

Strength Character Spirit

P: 4055 5426 or 0437485 600 E: cdlong1@bigpond.com 394 Sheridan Street, Mother of Good Counsel School Hall

Sugarworld 50

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WaterPlay The summer holidays are here and it’s HOT so here are 10 ways for the kids to get wet and messy at home:

Make Ice Blocks

Floating Boats

Wet ‘Paint’ Play

Give the kids a bucket of water and a few different size paintbrushes so they can paint the fence, the cubby or get creative on the driveway.

Wash the dog

Have fun creating lots of different ice

It is great fun having boat races in the

Kids love being able to help wash up so

blocks in ice cube trays. Mix food dye

pool, creek or pond. If you don’t own a

why not fill a bucket with soapy water

and water to make coloured ice blocks

toy boat then make your own from bark,

and add a big sponge and let them wash

or pour in cordial, juice or yoghurt for

a big leaf or newspaper/cardboard and

their own bike or scooter. Maybe they

different tasting ice cubes.

see how they float.

can have a go at washing the dog.

Water Garden

Bubbles

Tea Party

Whether you have a thriving vegetable

Have a go at making your own mixture

Backyard tea parties are so much fun

garden or a few pots with flowers in

with 750ml water, 250ml dishwashing

and even more exciting when you can

them, give the kids a watering can full of

liquid and 30ml glycerine (found at the

fill the teapots with cold water and pour

water and let them water the garden.

supermarket) and reuse your old bubble

them into the little teacups to drink.

bottles and blow stick.

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Water Balloons

Bath Toys

Inflatable Pool

These can be great fun across all age

Many kids love playing mothers and

Most kids love bath time and just playing

groups. Paint a few different targets and

fathers and feeding and wrapping their

in the water. Why not fill a wading pool

aim the balloons at them, see who is the

dolls. Why not fill a bucket with soapy

with water (food dye optional to colour

best shot.

water and give your doll a bath, then dry

the water) and put in loads of different

her in a towel.

size cups, strainers and plastic bowls.

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Fun with

Cardboard BOXES

Robot

You will needs lots of aluminium foil and things to embellish your robot like bottle lids, paper plates, coloured cardboard and paint. Use a large box for the body and smaller boxes for the head and feet.

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Let’s face it...kids just love playing with

Horses & Dragons

castle

Cut turrets along the top of the box to resemble a castle, paint pretend bricks, make

You could create a horse (for a cowboy

Decorate your horse with tan spots or

double doors, a moat, some royal flags and

or knight) or for something a bit

a royal knight’s horse cape with shield

then dress up as kings, princesses and knights

more adventurous, you could make

and add a saddle, ribbon reins and a

to play in the castle.

use up all your cardboard boxes from

a unicorn or a dragon to ride on. Use

long horse’s tail. If you’re opting for

Christmas than to turn them into fun

the box for the body and then cut

a dragon, paint scales all over it and

out a cardboard horse/dragon head

hang red and orange fabric from the

and stick it to the front of the box.

nose like its breathing fire.

cardboard boxes, and the bigger the box the better. So what better way to

play ideas for the school holidays.

Here are 10 fun things to make with cardboard boxes: 1

Dolls House

Create a doll’s house with multi-floors, stairs, windows and furniture. Then try it out with your dolls or Barbies.

racing car

Television

Use a big box and cut out a hole for the TV screen, paint around it and add some dials along the side with bottle caps. Then climb

You can make all kinds of different transport options

inside, pop your face in front of the screen and

out of cardboard boxes including cars, taxis, police cars,

read the news, report a story or perform on TV.

ambulances, fire engines, racing cars or a train. You will need paint, silver foil (bumper bar, grill and headlights) and paper plates (wheels, headlights and steering wheel). You can also use ribbon to make shoulder straps so it can be worn.

Shop

Create a shop, a lemonade stand, a cafe or

Ca rd bo ar d Ca r

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Puppet Theatre

Boat or ship

rocket

You can make an enormous boat with

You will need a big box to make a rocket with

Paint your theatre, add a

portholes, a flag and a gangplank or a single

a tip and porthole windows. You can paint the

fabric curtain, create a sign

boat that can be worn with straps. Then all you

rocket or cover it in silver foil and of course a

announcing the next show

need to do is add an anchor, fabric sails and

trip to the moon or outer space will require

time then make some hand

nets with fake fish. Don’t forget to name your

an astronaut’s spacesuit (made similar to the

puppets or finger puppets

boat and pop on a captain’s hat before you sail

robot).

and put on a puppet show.

away on the high seas.

a fruit stall. Paint the box in stripes, make a sign and have fun taking turns being the shopkeeper and the customer.

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