PakMag Mackay - June 2013 by Grand Publishing

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ISSUE 08

magazine of choice for local families

Mum’s G ro u p s Local mums making friends for life

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

Event

Guide Complete guide of

Cover photo: Ta Da Photography

June events

NEW Home

Supercar DADDY Mark Winterbottom on why he looks forward to the Townsville V8's

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Great ideas for kid’s bedrooms

win Family pass to the Townsville V8 Supercars

Go to page 6

welcome

note

We’re giving away a family ticket to the Townsville Sucrogen 400 this month as well as lots of awesome prizes at our next PakClub. It’s going to be a Teddy Bears Picnic to help raise money for our local children’s ward. We have lots of fun and activity planned, so hope to see you there for some free family fun. I hope you enjoy this edition, and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag!

Ange pakmag Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Angela Julian NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Mobile: 0439 555 515 Head office Phone: 4053 3331 Email: mackay@pakmag.com.au

Contents June

Welcome to our June edition. Don’t you love this time of year? As the weather starts to cool its time to pull out the heaters, doonas and ugg boots. Yes I know; it only lasts a few weeks! With winter brings the three fun-packed days of the Mackay Show so don’t forget we’ve got a public holiday this month for people’s day on 20 June. The school holiday’s are also back so check the what’s on guide to find out what’s happening.

parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell 06 Real Lives: V8 Supercars 09 Mackay Christian College 10 Connect to Mums 13

Women & Finance

PakHealth

Nutrition

PakFood

kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Saving Smiles

things to win

20 Top 5 Things To Do

02 WIN tickets to see The Collective

21 What’s On

05 WIN a Book Pack

23 Mini Mag

WIN a family pass to the V8’s

31 PakBaby

WIN a $20 Meat Voucher

35 PCYC Playtime

24 WIN Movie Tickets

36 The Gender Divide

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

38 Home Section

33 WIN a Recipe Book

44 Fav Pets/Biz Directory

44 WIN a mystery prize

45 Mackay Pet Superstore 46 Out & About 48 SeaFM Local Laughs

cover ModelS: Bella Sullivan Photography: Thanks to Ta Da Photography

Postal: PO Box 1922, Mackay Qld 4740 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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inBRIEF Teddy Bear's Picnic

THE Collective PCYC 8 June Hot from the X Factor, boy band The Collective will be heading to Mackay to perform at the PCYC this month on 8 June. They will be performing two shows, one for primary school children (chaperone tickets only $10!) and a later one for high school students.

June

what’s

New

LANGUAGE Benefits Learning more than languages An increasing number of studies are finding that children who learn another language benefit in other subjects too. Dr April Benasich of Rutgers University,

WIN

For your chance to win a family pass to the juniors show (1 x adult plus 2 kids tickets) or two tickets to the seniors show go to our website and tell us which Collective member has appeared on X Factor twice? We will be drawing the winners early and notifying via email.

U.S.A. has designed a series of DVDs to help children 0-6 years old learn a second language. Teachers at Mackay Language College have been using the series this year in the Mandarin Chinese for Kids class. The children learn from the animated DVDs and then

Townsville Sucrogen 400

practice in games and songs with their Chinese language instructor Adrian Qiang Zhang. For more information contact the College on 4951 1300 or go to www.mlcqld.com.au

MASK Youth Theatre

Despicable Me 2 16 June Screening

Mask Youth Theatre in Pioneer Valley offers fun classes that are designed to stimulate creativity and improve performance skills, while developing confidence and self esteem in a supportive environment. They offer drama classes on Mondays for

16 JUNE (10am-12noon) Blacks Beach Tavern

students from grades 1-12 that are held at the Pioneer

The all-new Disney-Pixar Fun Zone includes four new worlds of entertainment from Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters University and an expanded Cars Zone. Test your skills in Woody and Jessie’s Lasso Challenge, get creative in Woody’s workshop and build your own bandit moustache and sheriff badge to take home with them. Then find your way through the giant Monsters University Maze before taking on the all-new Cars Zone featuring the awesome new Cars themed bouncy two-track giant inflatable slide and a revamped World Grand Prix Training Track with brand new electric cars. For something more relaxing, families can also immerse themselves in an underwater world inside the Finding Nemo 3D Movie Dome, complete with leading edge 3D technology.

Thanks to the amazing support of Birch Caroll and Coyle Cinema’s SeaFM have secured Despicable Me

Valley School of Dance (4 Blackmur St, Marian). For

The big event is here next month and this year’s kids zone has been supercharged!

Mt Pleasant Cinemas

more information call Tenille on 0409 914 096 or email

Get your teddies ready for our inaugural Teddy Bears Picnic. We will be raising money for the

2 as a family movie event to help raise funds for Give

tenille@maskyouththeatre.com.au

Mackay Base Children’s Ward as part of SeaFM’s Give Me 5 For Kids campaign. There will be lots

Me Five For Kids. Ticket are $20 for a family of four

of free entertainment, sideshow alley stalls and rides plus our teddy bear parades with lots of

and can be purchased at the SeaFM offices above

prizes to be won. Don’t forget to be sunsmart and bring a picnic blanket.

the Suncorp bank on Victoria Street.

Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories are Back! The Bedtime Stories Library initiative is aimed at 0-5 year olds and their families (particularly working parents) and is held in the evening during the school holidays. This hour long program of stories, finger plays, songs and a craft activity enhances language

WIN 2

For your chance to win a 3-day family general admission pass

and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled

(4 people) that includes access to the Disney Pixar Fun Zone for 15 minutes

environment.

before the general public plus two Disney merchandise packs go to our website or facebook page every day between 3-7 June to identify the pixelated

• Gordon White Library – 27 June (6-7pm)

V8 drivers. You will need to identify all 5 drivers and enter via our website.

• Mackay City Library – 4 July (6-7pm)

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Show &Tell The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids My Business

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Like many business mums Jenny Gordon was looking for a way to balance work and family life after having Bailey (4). So seeing a gap in the market, she launched the Hopscotch Children’s Boutique (www.hopscotchboutique.com.au) The Hopscotch seed sprouted from

in growing a business based on excellent

being disappointed in the lack of variety

customer service, quality products and

and availability of quality and unique

being attentive to my customers needs. I

children’s fashion in the Mackay Region.

believe that just because we’re an online-

I wanted to purchase clothing for the little

based business, it doesn’t mean we should

people in my life that was unique, funky

treat and see people as just another ‘order

and something on-lookers would comment

number’,

on and say ‘WOW! That’s so cool/gorgeous’. I also began to realise that I wasn’t the only

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one that was thinking this way.

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I also think planning and research is essential for building a strong business. I

To celebrate the DVD launch of Miffy

invested in developing a strong brand and

the Movie and Tad the Lost Explorer,

We launched in early 2010 with the view

quality marketing materials - these are the

to cater for the local market. However

face of your business and first impressions

Transmission Films and PakMag are giving

we got such a massive response on our

count.

facebook page that we quickly realised

For your chance to win

a voucher to spend with Hopscotch

a copy of Miffy the Movie and Tad, the Lost

Children’s Boutique simply go to our

Explorer simply go to our website and tell

website and tell us the name of its founder?

us why you love Miffy?

we needed an online store that we have just recently upgraded into a bigger, better and brighter online boutique. I’m

DVD Giveaway

an old fashioned kind of gal that believes

away a DVD pack to some lucky readers.

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Real

Lives

ot surprisingly Mark Winterbottom

always a good turnout with a great atmosphere

loves his job. He gets paid to do his

and, because of the way the stands are set up,

hobby and as he says “it’s always a fun

he feels there’s a greater connection with the

day at the office when your office is a car that travels at 300kms an hour.”

Story thanks to Elaine Seager

fans. The huge family area at the Sucrogen 400

Mark has been involved in racing since the age

event is what sets Townsville apart. According

of seven, firstly motorbikes after winning a little

to Mark, Townsville do a “great job” of making

Peewee 50 in a supermarket competition, and

the event so family oriented and this is what

then for several years in Go-Karting. He admits

really makes the Sucrogen 400 so unique and

that racing is addictive and that when he was

enjoyable for his family. For the past two years

younger it required a big commitment from his

the Disney–Pixar CARS Truck Tour has been

family both in terms of time and money.

a major drawcard and this year there will be

Mark is now also a committed family man himself with two boys aged two and four months. This is one of the reasons why he particularly looks forward to the annual trip to Townsville for the Sucrogen 400 in July, because it’s uniquely family oriented. Mark says that out

even more fun for the kids as the Disney-Pixar Fun Zone zooms into town. This new attraction includes four worlds of entertainment including Toy Story, the Finding Nemo 3D Movie Dome, Monsters University Maze and an all-new CARS Zone.

of the 15 races on each tour, he takes his family

Mark has been associated with Disney as their

along to about seven of them and Townsville

ambassador for the CARS Truck Tour and it

is always top of their list of favourites. They

was through this connection that he got the

especially enjoy soaking up the warm tropical

opportunity to appear as the character ‘Frosty’

winter sunshine, and always stay a few extra

in the CARS 2 movie. He may not see himself

days so the kids can play on the Strand.

as a budding actor but his two year old son is

As a driver Mark also says that he enjoys the Sucrogen 400 because the race (and accommodation) is so close to the city, there’s

clearly a fan since he still shouts “Daddy!” every time he watches the movie, even after seeing it “hundreds of times.”

WIN A FAMILY PASS! For your chance to win a family pass to the Townsville

s r a c r e V8 Sup

Sucrogen 400 simply go to our website or facebook page every day between 3-7 June and guess the name of the pixelated V8 driver. There will be one driver posted each day and you will need to tell us all the names of all five V8 Supercar Drivers. Enter via our website.

As a V8 Supercar driver Mark ‘Frosty’ Winterbottom may not be your average dad but when we caught up with him he was playing ‘Daddy Day Care’ looking after his two young sons 6

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Schools Out Learning

Life Skills By Dr Craig Murison

chool holidays are a really important part of children’s learning journeys. While children are actively engaged in

school during the term they don’t have to think too hard to find something to do. Their days at school are organised for them and, more often than not, their afternoons and weekends are also well structured around sporting activities, music lessons, and homework. But when they are on holidays they often have to find ways to amuse themselves. While schools actively seek to deliberately develop each child’s imagination, initiative, and thinking skills it is when the children are left to

Mandarin Chinese

for Kids

• Contact us to join Term 3 in July • Suitable for 2-6 year olds • The course DVDs and cards are also great to use at home

School holidays can provide opportunities for children to learn important life skills that they may not get the chance to learn in the classroom

their own devices that these are best put to the test. When parents are aware of this they can plan holiday activities and involvements for their children that strategically prod children to think, plan, and enact for themselves. Simple activities such as a fishing trip to the local beach or creek can become great learning experiences. Parents can guide their children through planning for such a trip. Asking questions such as when would be a good time? What do you need to take with you? What will you use as bait? What will you do with any fish you catch? These questions can scaffold a child’s thoughts

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and help create a great plan for the outing. Debriefing after any such activity is also a very rich opportunity for learning to take place. What worked? What didn’t work? What might you do differently next time? We really only learn from our experiences when we take the time to reflect on them. Building the habit of reflection into the habits of a child is a serious contribution to the child’s learning for the rest of their lives. Holidays also provide opportunities for parents to take the time to travel and in doing so expose their children to a wider range of experiences. Most parents seem to just make travel plans and then tell their children what is going to happen. Why not try a different approach. Involve your children in the planning. When they make suggestions you know won’t work use questions to help them see why their idea isn’t a good one. If you think about these ideas I am sure you will come up with even better ones yourself. It is about having a mindset that thinks about the learning experiences our children might get out of any experience that matters. It is, of course, easier just to let life happen and some learning will take place when we do that. Much richer learning will occur when we actually think about it in advance.

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Mother’s

o one can deny that becoming a

mothers. “I only knew Mick’s family here, and a

mother is a life-changing experience.

few friends I had made over the years, but none

And while there’s no doubt it’s a

with children themselves,” she says. “I joined a

wonderful and fulfilling stage in our lives, it can

mother’s group when my first daughter Ayla was

Groups

also be confusing, frustrating and at times even

barely walking and stayed for about four years.

isolating. People often say babies don’t come

It was a fantastic place to hang out and share

with a handbook, and at a time when extended

motherhood experiences with other mums.”

Story thanks to Kate van Eck

families are the exception rather than the rule, how do new mums find the advice and support they need?

from all walks of life and escape the every day routine at home. “I liked the fact that when

mothers are finding solace with other mums

motherhood is beautiful, or daunting, or great,

either through an informal social gathering of

or overwhelming, or not overwhelming, or

friends or an official mothers’ group. While there

fascinating, or boring, you find mothers that are

are a number of both private and organised

just like you, trying to make it work and do their

groups in the Mackay region, one of the easiest

best,” she says. Now with school-aged children,

ways to get in touch with other mothers is

Jiska has kept in touch with many of the people

through Playgroup Qld. For a cost of $40 a year

she met through her mother’s group, some of

per family, members can meet on a weekly basis

whom she continues to see on a weekly basis.

parents and children. By simply visiting the Playgroup Qld website new mums can easily locate a playgroup in their area or even apply to set up their own.

was two years old. “As I knew no one here with young children, it was great to make new friends of my own (rather than my husbands) and talk about general motherhood to other mothers of similar aged children,” she says. “And some

community. After living in Brisbane for two

of those women are still considered friends, six

years she moved back to Mackay with her new

years down the track.”

Within four days Mums & Bubs of Mackay had 60 members and Raelene now spends her time organizing events for it’s 400+ members. As she says, “Everyday I wake to find another mum wanting to join our group. I love helping to put smiles on their faces by providing affordable social support.”

After 18 months, Melody’s playgroup experience was cut short when her husband took up a job offer in Abu Dhabi where the family lived for three years. Planning to one day return, she kept in contact with the families she’d met. “I stayed connected to friends I initially made at the mother’s group, first via email and then Facebook,” she says. And since her return last year she is happy to be reunited with the friends

Originally from Amsterdam, Jiska Christensen

she made. “I’ve now seen everyone I stayed in

moved here in 2002 to be with her Australian

contact with, face-to-face. My daughter even

husband. When the two became parents she

goes to a school where there are a few friends I

began looking for ways to network with other

met during ‘The Playgroup Years’.

Local Groups For new mums (or mums-to-be) looking to join a group, seeking advice or interested in upcoming events, check out the following online resources: [1] Mums and Bubs of Mackay

Find them on Facebook or call 0422 752 803

[2] Playgroup Qld

www.playgroupqld.com.au

[3] Australian Breastfeeding Association

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joined a mother’s group when her first daughter

benefits of connecting with other mums in the

up a “group like thing on that facebook site.”

After arriving from Melbourne, Melody Forrester

Raelene Wells knows only too well the

son and followed her mum’s suggestion to set

Social interaction is an important coping mechanism for mums after having a baby and as Kate van Eck discovers, the connections made with other mums during this time can be long-lasting.

where she had the opportunity to meet people

These days it seems more and more first time

at a designated location to socialise with other

Connect to Mums

Jiska describes her experience as a positive one

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Women Finance

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The latest news and tips in the world of women, families and finance

Trimming your Tax bill

by Fiona Thorogood

You don’t need to be rich or famous to minimise the tax you pay since there are many simple and legitimate ways to reduce your bill. Tax time is almost here again and its time to start finding out ways that you can legitimately reduce how much tax you pay so you can boost your next egg. [1] Super Contributions You may be able to contribute up to $3,000 into super as a non-concessional (after-tax) contribution on behalf of a low income or non-working spouse and be eligible to receive a tax offset of 18% of your contribution amount, up to a max of $540. If you are self-employed and want to reduce your tax bill, you may have the option of making a personal concessional contribution into your super fund and then claiming a tax deduction for the contribution amount. [2] Income Protection Insurance Another possible way to reduce the tax you pay is by taking out income protection insurance. This will provide a regular

income stream if illness or injury force you out of the workforce. The premiums can normally be claimed on tax, and for a high-income earner this can virtually halve the cost while also providing important protection for you and your family. [3] Work-related Deductions When it comes to completing your tax return, make sure you claim all the work-related deductions you’re entitled to. Also don’t forget to claim any offsets you’re entitled to, as these directly reduce the amount of tax you pay, so they offer more bang for your buck than deductions, which only reduce your taxable income. You’ll need documentary evidence for any deductions or offsets you claim. Gail Glasby is a Financial Planner from ipac north queensland and can be contacted on 4772 2200 for more information, or visit www.ipac.com.au/northqueensland

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Queensland Country Visa credit cards offer all these features and more in one card: • a low rate of 13.20% per annum • up to 55 days interest free on purchases • low annual fee of $39 • an optional rewards program that lets Members redeem accumulated points like cash through participating EFTPoS terminals in Australia • four card designs to choose from including the exclusive Cowboys supporters card • additional cardholders for free

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

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Health pak

news Cough or Asthma? By Dr Neil Jensen

CHIROPRACTIC Care What is becoming more evident in society today is the notion that as far as our health is concerned, prevention is key. There’s a greater focus on eating better, exercising, reducing stress and generally looking after our bodies. By Discover Chiropractic And for many people Chiropractic care forms a part of their strategy for staying healthy. Whereas Chiropractic care used to be considered just for immediate relief from spinal problems such as lower back pain, many now see it as a having a role to play in maintaining optimal health. This is because spinal adjustments that promote good posture give the nervous system a

better chance of functioning optimally. Chiropractic care has been shown to be effective in managing ailments such as headaches and musculo-skeletal conditions, promoting good posture and improving spinal function as well as assisting in behaviour disorders such as ADHD/ADD and alleviating infantile colic. For more information call Discover Chiropractic on 4953 5953.

JOIN the Bowel Movement ness month This month is bowel cancer aware eening test and time to consider taking a scr of 50). (especially if you’re over the age er is Currently in Queensland, bowel canc d nose diag ly mon com the second most to nce evide is there internal cancer and show that a healthy well balanced diet reduces your risk. of Some diet tips for reducing your risk bowel cancer include: fibre • Regularly eat food high in dietary ls, cerea ds, brea in legra (who h and starc nuts mes, legu s, table vege grains, fruit, and seeds)

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• Ensure a regular intake of calcium

Asthma is a condition that’s increasing worldwide, so if your child gets a cough its important to note when it occurs and when it gets worse to help your GP make the appropriate diagnosis. If you notice any of these symptoms you may need to seek urgent medical assessment – faster breathing, using their abdominal muscles to help breathe, muscles between the ribs drawn in and wheezing. There are three general changes in the airways associated with asthma, namely, bronchospasm, hyper activities of the airways and mucus production. These changes do not all need to be present at the one time to define asthma. The cough is a common denominator. Bronchospasm responds to salbutamol by inhalation but hyperactivity of the airways with or without mucus production may need a steroid medication delivered by inhalations to settle. Asthma may be triggered by:

• Eat only moderate amounts of red meat (3-4 times a week)

• Allergens such as grass, mould, cats, dust mites

• Reduce your fat intake

• Seasons, cold air especially at night

• Avoid over-cooking foods, especially meats • Minimise your consumption of processed meats • Drink plenty of water er Thanks to the Queensland Bowel Canc to go info more For ram. Prog Screening cer www.health.qld.gov.au/bowelcan

• Exercise and sport • Food • Irritants such as cigarette smoke, perfumes • Medications • There may be other trigger too so keep a diary noting when the cough occurs. If you have a cough and it is not settling or if it is reoccurring then see your GP, it may be asthma. Dr. Rachel Adendorff is a GP at One Stop Medical. www.pakmag.com.au

Nutrition pak

Product news

Coeliac Disease

By Rebecca McKenna

Think back to when you were a child…

• Bake some great party food yourself

how exciting was it to go to birthday

replacing normal ingredients with gluten

parties? Dressing up, playing games,

free ingredients e.g. chocolate brownies

stuffing yourself full of cup cakes, sausage

made with gluten free flour or almond

rolls and birthday cake and then tucking

meal, purchase some gluten free pizza

into your lolly bag on the car ride home! It

bases to make mini pizzas or bake some

is easy to think of this as a simple day of fun

mini quiches without the base

and indulgence however, for children living with coeliac disease a bit of extra planning

• For a quick and easy option, supermarkets now stock a great range of gluten free

and awareness is needed.

party pies and sausage rolls

With one in 100 Australians living with

• A big colourful fruit platter or veggie stick

coeliac disease, chances are at some point you will need to cater for children requiring a gluten free diet at events. If you’re catering

platter with gluten free dips are a great

• Use colourful plates to distinguish the

common foods that need to be avoided are:

gluten free food making it easy for

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the child to make the right choice for Popcorn…but not as you know it! Popcorners are a

themselves • Most cake shops will provide gluten

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healthy option

for someone with coeliac disease the

• Wheat, barley and rye breads

Popcorners

free alternatives so purchase a gluten free cupcake for the child to enjoy at cake time

new corn chip that are a great alternative to normal chips or corn chips for special occasions like parties. They come in a variety of flavours, are low fat, low sugar and gluten free. Kids will love the crunch and

As for lolly bags, children living with coeliac

parents can rest easy knowing that their child is

disease don’t need to miss out on the fun.

eating a low fat, low sugar treat!

Some gluten free options include Minties,

• Malted and cereal drinks • Yeast extract spreads

Fruit Tingles, plain chocolate (Freddo Frog or Twirl), Allens Freckles and Wonka Redskins. If a member of your family has coeliac

Catering for a coeliac friendly party just

disease and they’re struggling with food

takes is a little extra planning. Here are

options, make an appointment to see an

some tips:

Accredited Practicing Dietitian.

If you’re concerned about your family’s diet, you can post nutrition related questions on their Nutrition Gurus facebook page.

Readers Question: I think my

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t should I do? child may have coeliac disease. Wha

ptoms. Ensure intment with your GP to discuss sym The first thing to do is make an appo been eating your child’s diet. If your child has not that you do not remove gluten from coeliac disease is could be inaccurate. If your GP feels gluten before being tested the tests ll bowel biopsy is ned via blood tests and then a sma a possibility, your child will be scree testing is also used in some cases. essential to form a diagnosis. Gene

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teddy Bears pakmag’s

Recipes Reader

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Picnic

Get your teddy ready! • lots of fun and amusements thanks to The Nutty Bavarian • Spin our Good Guys wheel of fortune and you could WIN • Singing, dancing, and games on the main stage

pantry parents Split Pea & Ham Soup • • • • • • • • • •

kitchen kids Banana Bread

Recipe thanks to: Jo Ludson

1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 carrots, cut into cubes 2 celery stalks, cut into cubes 2 sprigs thyme 450g dried split peas 700ml chicken stock 2 litres water 600g half smoked ham hock

• • • • • • • •

Recipe thanks to: Sarah Barton

1/4 cup plain flour 1 & 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly whisked 50g butter, melted, cooled 2 overripe bananas, mashed

• loads of great prizes up for grabs • Bring: blanket, hats, sunscreen and your teddy bear! • ONLY $2 entry per person • Make a donation on entry to raise money for Sea FM’s Give Me 5 For Kids

Method Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme for 5 min. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in split peas, stock, water and stir to combine. Add ham hock, cover pan and bring to a low simmer. Cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until ham and vegetables are tender and peas are falling apart. When the soup is ready, remove the ham hock to a plate and let it cool enough to handle. Pull the skin and meat off the bone and shred into pieces. Return meat to soup and stir. Serve immediately.

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Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a loaf pan. Line the base and sides with baking paper, allowing it to overhang. Sift the flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir in sugar and make a well in the centre. Place the milk, eggs, melted butter and banana in a bowl and stir until combined. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in oven for approximately 4550 mins. Remove from oven and set aside in pan for 5 mins. Turn onto a wire rack to cool. Cut into slices to serve.

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The Collective

Music event

8 JUNE 2013 PCYC Mackay

Drive-in

movie

Things to do in Jun

5 5

Muckheap

Fun kids show

19 June (9.30am & 2pm) MECC

This show promises to be funny, physical and fantastically messy. It invites kids to become their own story makers and encourages imaginative play through whatever you have at hand. Using the power of the puppeteer it is a tale of two people trying to clean out their house who find all their hoarded junk too interesting to throw away. Cost: $15 Adult, $55 Family. Call 4961 9777.

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SeaFM’s Give Me Five For Kids pcyc 22 june (5pm)

Following their success on X Factor last year The Collective are heading to Mackay for a special under 18’s music and dance event. They will be performing two live shows: 4pm (Juniors) and 7pm (Seniors). Tickets cost $30 (chaperones are welcome to join the younger crowd for $10). Tickets can be purchased from the PCYC Norris Rd, the MECC, selected schools and Mackay Music.

pink = family

SeaFM are bringing the Drive-In Movie back for one night only! They will be screening ‘Mamma Mia’ at the PCYC Norris Road to raise much-needed funds for the children’s ward of Mackay Base Hospital. Cost: $25 per car and can be purchased from the SeaFM offices (above the Suncorp Bank on Victoria St) or by calling 4953 5353 for details.

community

Fun Day

23 June (10am-2pm) Palm Avenue, Seaforth A great day out for the kids with ice creams, school dancers, jumping castles and kids games and activities including a fish casting competition, fashion show, poetry, story telling, and more.

It’s Show Time!

June 2013 entertainment & events DATE 1/06/13

VENUE George St Neighbourhood Centre

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Mackay Toy Library

TIME 9:30 AM

FOR MORE INFO 0427 489 382

COST $3

1/06/13

Shakespeare Child and Family Centre Garage sale, sausage sizzle, jumping castle and children's activites

9:00 AM

4957 7222

Free

2/06/13

Carlisle Adventist College

10:00 AM

4942 7455

Free

FREE Kids Fun Day

3/06/13

Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

3/06/13

Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9300

Free

3/06/13

Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9231

Free

3/06/13

Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11:00AM

4961 9387

Free

4/06/13

Artspace Mackay

BMA Kidspace 10am - 2pm with live musical entertainment from 12

10:00 AM

4961 9722

FREE

4/06/13

MECC

Bolshoi Ballet Le Corsaire - Live Simulcast

7:00 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

Free

4/06/13

Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

4/06/13

Tropical Sun Garden

Falun Gong Meditation and Relaxation

9:00 AM

4942 9538

Free

4/06/13

Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9231

Free

4/06/13

Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9297

Free

4/06/13

Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4959 2545

Free

5/06/13

Healing Centre Evan's St Plaza

Fit and Fun mums exercise with your baby

9:30AM

0408 795579

$10 $3

5/06/13

George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9:30 AM

0427 489 382

5/06/13

Mackay PCYC

Mums and Bubs of Mackay Meet & Greet Playgroup

9:00 AM

Mums & Bubs of Mackay Facebook $7

5/06/13

Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4961 9300

Free

5/06/13

Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4961 9297

Free

6/06/13

Carlisle Adventist College

Prep OPEN DAY

10:00AM

4942 7455

Free

6/06/13

Mackay City Library

Storytime for 2-5 year olds

10:30 AM

4961 9387

Free

6/06/13

Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

6/06/13

Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

6/06/13

Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10.30AM

4961 9387

Free

7/06/13

Conservatorium of Music Theatre

Film and Arts Mackay Monthly Film Night

7:30 PM

4940 7800

$12.00

7/06/13

Harrup Park Country Club

Kids Club Monthly Party - DISCO

6:00PM

4944 0000

MEMBERS

7/06/13

Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9300

Free

8/06/13

George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9:30 AM

0427 489 382

8/06/13

Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

The Collective Live in Concert Juniors at 4pm, Seniors from 6pm

4:00 PM

4942 3296

$30

Regional Show

18-20 June

Mackay Show Grounds The Mackay Regional Show is one of the premier events in regional Central Queensland with three days of non-stop entertainment, interesting displays and exhibits, along with the ever-popular Sideshow Alley and night-time fireworks spectacular. For more information go to: www.mackayshow.com.au www.pakmag.com.au

pink = family

DATE 8/06/13

green = kids

VENUE St Paul's Uniting Church

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME ModelComp 2013

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

11:00 AM

COST $6

10/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

11/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

11/06/13 Tropical Sun Garden

Falun Gong Meditation and relaxation

9:00 AM

4942 9538

Free

11/06/13 Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9231

Free

11/06/13 Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9297

Free

11/06/13 Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4959 2545

Free

12/06/13 Healing Centre Evan's St Plaza

Fit and Fun mums exercise with your baby

9:30AM

0408 795579

$10

12/06/13 Sarina Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:00AM

4961 9297

Free

12/06/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4961 9300

Free

13/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10 $7

13/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

13/06/13 Mackay Womens Centre

Mums and Bubs of Mackay Play and Questions

12PM-2PM

Mums & Bubs of Mackay Facebook Free

13/06/13 Mackay City Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4961 9387

Free

14/06/13 Botanic Gardens

Free Friday Guided Walks at the Botanic Gardens

9:30 AM

4952 7300

Free

14/06/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9300

Free

15/06/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9:30 AM

0427 489 382

16/06/13 Botanic Gardens

Sunday in the Park

2:00 PM

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Free

16/06/13 BCC Mt Pleasant Cinemas

Seafm Give Me Five For Kids Charity movie Despicable Me 2

10:00AM

4953 5353

$20

17/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

17/06/13 Gordon White Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9300

Free

17/06/13 Mirani Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9231

Free

17/06/13 Mackay City Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

11:00AM

4961 9387

Free

18/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

18/06/13 Tropical Sun Garden

Falun Gong Meditation and relaxation

9:00 AM

4942 9538

Free

18/06/13 Mirani Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9231

Free

18/06/13 Sarina Library

Baby Bounce - 0 to 18 months

9:30AM

4961 9297

Free Free

18/06/13 Walkerston Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4959 2545

18/06/13 Mackay Showgrounds

Mackay Show

10:00 AM

www.mackayshow.com.au

19/06/13 Healing Centre Evan's St Plaza

Fit and Fun mums exercise with your baby

9:30AM

0408 795 579

$10

19/06/13 MECC Auditorium

Muckheap - DBCT Young People's Entertainment Season 2013

9:30 AM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$15

19/06/13 MECC Auditorium

Muckheap - DBCT Young People's Entertainment Season 2013

2:00 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$15

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The Gru Interview Character Q&A [1] What was your first impression of Lucy? She came to my house and zapped me with an electric taser. Then she shoved me in her trunk and took me to an undisclosed location. And in my line of work, that’s actually a pretty good first impression.

green = kids

blue = adults

yourGUIDE DATE

VENUE

19/06/13 Sarina Library

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Storytime - 2 to 5 years

TIME 10:00AM

FOR MORE INFO

COST

4961 9297

Free Free

19/06/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

10:30AM

4961 9300

19/06/13 Mackay Showgrounds

Mackay Show

10:00 AM

www.mackayshow.com.au

20/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

20/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

20/06/13 Mackay Showgrounds

Mackay Show

10:00 AM

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21/06/13 Botanic Gardens

Free Friday Guided Walks at the Botanic Gardens

9:30 AM

4952 7300

21/06/13 Magpies Sporting Club

Mums and Bubs of Mackay Luncheon

12PM-2PM

Mums & Bubs of Mackay Facebook $15

Free

21/06/13 Gordon White Library

Storytime - 2 to 5 years

9:30AM

4961 9300

Free

22/06/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9:30 AM

0427 489 382

$3 $25

22/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

SeaFM Give Me Five For Kids DRIVE IN MOVIE-Mamma Mia

5:00 PM

4953 5353

22/06/13 Mackay Harbour

Offshore Superboat Championships Round 2

10:00 AM

www.superboat.com.au

23/06/13 Palm Avenue Seaforth

Seaforth Progress Association Community Fun Day

10:00 AM

24/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

Free 4942 3296

25/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

25/06/13 Tropical Sun Garden

Falun Gong Meditation and relaxation

9:00 AM

4942 9538

Free

26/06/13 Healing Centre Evan's St Plaza

Fit and Fun mums exercise with your baby

9:30AM

0408 795 579

$10

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Kucom Theate presents Run for your Wife

7:30 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$35

do not recommend eating it. However, if

26/06/13 Gordon White Library

School Holiday Activities - 5 to 12 years (Call to book)

10:00AM

4961 9300

Bookings

you have to Spackle your bathroom…it’s

27/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Mum's and Bubs fitness class at PCYC

11:15 AM

4942 3296

$10

also pretty awful for that too.

[5] Do you miss being a villain? That’s like asking a prizefighter if they miss getting punched in the face. I don’t

27/06/13 Mackay PCYC Norris Rd

Bushikai Juniors Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club Training

5:30 PM

4942 3296

27/06/13 MECC Lynette Denny Space

Kucom Theate presents Run for your Wife

7:30 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$35

27/06/13 MECC Auditorium

Raymond Crowe world renowned hand shadow artist

7:30 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$40

27/06/13 Mackay City Library

School Holiday Activities - 5 to 12 years (Call to book)

10:00AM

4961 9387

Bookings

27/06/13 Gordon White Library

Bedtime Stories - 0 to 5 years

6:00PM

4961 9300

Free

28/06/13 MECC Lynette Denny Space

Kucom Theate presents Run for your Wife

7:30 PM

www.mackaytix.com.au

$35

miss the constant battles with other

28/06/13 Botanic Gardens

Free Friday Guided Walks at the Botanic Gardens

9:30 AM

4952 7300

Free

villains or the reprimands from the Bank

29/06/13 George St Neighbourhood Centre

Mackay Toy Library

9:30 AM

0427 489 382

of Evil, but I do miss the overall lifestyle.

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7:30 PM

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[6] When will you let your kids go on their first date?

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green = kids

blue = adults

yourGUIDE Regular Markets River Street - City Centre For more information call 0401 834 829.

Marian Markets From 8am every month on the 3rd Sunday of the month, until further notice.

Finch Hatton Markets From 9am every month on the 1st Sunday of the month, until further notice.

Anzac Avenue - Holy Rosary Church For more info or bookings call 4954 3424.

Criterion Hotel Grounds - Finch Hatton For more information call 4958 3504.

Showground Markets 7.30am Saturday every week, until further notice.

Eungella Markets Eungella Memorial Hall, North Street, Eungella

From 7.30am every month on the 2nd Sunday of the month, until further notice. For more info call 0447 876 778.

Seaforth Markets 8.30am Sunday every week, until further notice.

Held on the first Sunday of every month from April to December from 9am-1pm. For info call 4958 4522.

Sarina Showground markets Bruce Highway - Sarina

Palm Avenue, Seaforth For more information call 4959 0332.

Paxton’s Night Markets Every 2 months on the 2nd Friday of the month, until further notice. For info visit our Facebook page.

From 8am every month on the last Sunday of the month, until further notice. For more info call 4956 1066.

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Every Wednesday from 5 June at 9.30am

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Anderson Bushi-Kai Karate Club training. Cost: $5 members, $7 non members, $40 for 10 sessions. Call 4942 3296 for more info.

Exercise with your baby, no need to find a babysitter! Classes every Wednesday from June 5 at the Healing Centre, Evan’s Street Plaza, North Mackay. $10. Call Jessica for more details 0408 795 579.

Mum’s & Bubs fitness at PCYC

Friday from 9.30am-11.30am

Tuesday & Thursday 11.15am-12.15pm

Bucasia Playgroup meets at the Northern Beaches Community Hall every Friday. Cost: $5 per family. Bring a healthy plate to share, a drink, hat and sunscreen. Call 0427 777 440 for more info.

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the tummy or side

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[2] Keep their head and face uncovered while sleeping

and structures and glands of the body

[3] Avoid exposing them to smoke both before

through the feet. During pregnancy

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there is a particular point on the foot

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[4] Provide a safe sleeping environment night and day

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foot than the other depending on which

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‘Quick and Easy Toddler Recipes’ is designed to make

many of the long-term health problems

women have regular treatments

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occurrence in many households, her latest book

were weaned they tended to prefer fatty

shown to reduce labour times if

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a healthy diet after weaning, they are always going to have a predisposition for overconsumption of junk food and obesity.

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Kids

Activity Story thanks to Holly Moore

Playtime PCYC

laying is serious business for children

improve childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordination and give them

and an important part of their

a stimulating physical environment to explore

development. It is through play

under guidance from their parents.

that they learn about the world and modern

Kids love

Playtime

brain research has shown that it builds and strengthens brain pathways that create the foundation for learning later in life.

play with each other they love to watch other children and play alongside them. This is how they begin learning how to interact with others

There are lots of ways you can play with your

and Playtime offers children these kinds of

child at home but if you want to get out of the

social experiences that they may not get at

house and let them to play in a more social

home. It also makes a nice change for mums

environment why not pop down and check

to get out and meet other like-minded people

out the morning Playtime sessions at PCYC

while their children are happily playing.

Mackay. This program is aimed at children

Looking for somewhere fun and relaxing to take young children during the week? Why not check out PCYC Mackay Playtime

While very young children may not actually

aged 0-5 years and it runs every weekday from 9-11am. It is a great way to keep the kids happy, entertained and socialised in a safe and friendly indoor environment. During Playtime parents are encouraged to play with their children on the various equipment and toys supplied. These include jumping castles, scooters, cars, ride-on and tricycles for the older children and baby walkers and soft play equipment for the younger ones.

PCYC Mackay Playtime is fully supervised by qualified staff and anyone is welcome to attend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for new residents wanting to meet people or those just wanting to try something new. Either way it always gets a big thumbs up from the Playtime Kids. PCYC Mackay Playtime is $4.00 for PCYC members or $7.00 for non members. If you would like to find out more call PCYC Mackay on 49423692 or go to www.mackaypcyc.com

This fun obstacle course is designed to help

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Kids

Issues Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

t doesn’t take a genius to work out that

On the other hand boys are busy developing

male and female brains are wired differently.

the right side of their brain, exploring their

Boys love video games and girls love

environment, taking physical risks and being

facebook and when you understand how their

action oriented. This has developmental

brains develop this makes absolute sense. These

consequences that are particularly noticeable

differences also mean that girls and boys require

as they start school. Boys have more difficulty

different approaches to discipline in order to be

settling into school – they seem not to listen,

effective.

have more difficulty in attending, they have less

The left side of the brain is responsible for logic, math, and analytical reasoning, details and overseeing the three R’s (reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic).

self control and slower language and fine motor skills. Added to this, the recent acceleration of curriculum has magnified these differences in brain development. Whereas once children could be working with clay, sand and playground

The right side of the brain governs emotions,

equipment to help them acclimatise to the school

intuition, insight, music comprehension,

environment, many children are now exposed to

perception, visual-spatial processing, not getting

visual/auditory learning at a much earlier age.

lost, and recognising familiar places.

Boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed

The healthy brain can switch from left hand to

with a “disorder” (including ADHD, Sensory

right hand as needed.

Integration, Oppositional Defiance) than girls.

As our children grow they are developing at different rates and so are their brains. If we keep this in mind as we are parenting, we can avoid

Bearing all this in mind it makes sense to find ways to discipline your children based on their brain development. When disciplining girls it is more effective to focus

many pitfalls.

on feelings and communication. You can use

Girls develop their verbal centres in the left side of the brain much more quickly than boys. This is why girls are able to use a wide variety of language and link these with feelings much earlier than boys. For this reason discipline methods such as praise and verbal reasoning will

longer sentences and more complex language. By contrast, the best approach with boys is to be practical, solve the problem and move to action. Stop aggressive behavior amongst boys by quickly giving them an alternative action to do.

work much better with girls than with boys. This

Here is a summary of how you can handle

also explains why as girls enter pre puberty, they

some typical behavior difficulties with

spend a lot of energy on communication and

younger children:

relationships.

Behaviour

The

Gender divide

Girl

Boy

“You will make him so happy if

“When you let her join in you

Sharing

you let him join your game”

will build it twice as fast”.

“You do not have to be upset,

“Sit down on the step and

Tantrum

tell me quietly and we will fix it

tell me what you need.”

so that you feel better”.

Boys and girls brains develop differently. To fully understand how to discipline children you need to be aware of this and customise your approach for each gender, particularly when they’re younger, writes Jutta Dempsey.

Whining

“You have a sad face on today.

“Please go and get your

What can you do to feel happy

new lego toy for me.”

right now?”

Hitting

“How would you feel if you were

“Hands to yourself and use your

treated in that way? What can

words.” …. Or if it has happened

you do to make it better?”

before, “time out”.

This will probably make a lot of sense to most parents but there is also an extra component to add to the mix – mums and dads brains also work differently. As you discipline your children you also need to be conscious of your own way of thinking,

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particularly as you discipline a child of the opposite sex.

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Home edition

Kids Bedrooms

May 2013

Bright & Colourful r e tr e at

Thanks to the team at Bold Interiors

There is so much you can add to a child’s bedroom to create fun and adventure.

Novelty

easy to clean flooring options

Be bold with

Colour

[1] Be bold with colour. Even if you don’t

practical items (Lighting Network)

want to paint the walls, you can add colour with

accessories and toys. Wallpaper and wall stickers

are also a great way to brighten up a room.

from floorzone • Choose mid to dark colours to hide

[2] Novelty bedside lights such as the

little accidents.

pinboard

dragonfly pendant light shown here from the

Lighting network. This is the way to add fun to a

• Check out fibres that are easy to clean

practical item.

such fibres as polypropolene and solution dyed

nylon. These are excellent for those areas where [3] Involve your child in the decorating

children practice their artistic skills!

process. If they have a favourite colour, try to

• Even if you choose carpet why not throw a

base your scheme around it.

rug on the floor to create a fun play area (and help hide nasty accidents!)

[4] Put up a pinboard so you can hang artwork

and pin up inspirational messages.

• A good money-saving tip is to opt for a cheaper carpet but invest in a super soft and thick

[5] Choose a bed that has storage

bold prints

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FlooringTips

underneath and make sure there are plenty

of shelves. You can never have too much storage

for all the toys!

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May 2013

Ideas that won’t break the budget diyhome

By Sofie Buchholz

Is it time to inject your little girl’s room with some ‘big girl’ styling?

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Refreshing or updating your children’s bedrooms needn’t cost a fortune. This room has been inspired by the ‘Belle and Boo’ characters created by British illustrator Mandy Sutcliffe, and transformed into a ‘Vintage Woodland’ using very economical purchases, second hand buys and some simple DIY skills. [1] Furniture – This dresser was picked up from

the ‘Tip Shop’ for $20. Vintage or antique furniture

pieces can grow with your kids and they don’t

show the knocks like modern furniture. Also

check out The Salvation Army (Gregory St) and

Lifeline (Creek St) for second hand buys.

[2] Artwork – ‘Belle & Boo’ greeting cards from

Maudie & Me have been turned into tasteful

artworks complemented with images cut out

from second-hand children’s books and wall

stickers mounted on fabric.

[3] Photo Frames – Look for inexpensive photo

frames at discount stores.

[4] Bunting – Cheap bits of fabric can be sourced

from op shops or sale racks and turned into

colourful bunting.

Featured products White frames: Sam’s Warehouse, three for $5.99 Birdcage: K Mart, $9.00 Second-hand books: various opportunity shops, $1.00 - $5.00 each Doilies: Lifeline Mackay, $2.50 - $4.00 each Fabric: various stores and prices White Hanging Tree: Maudie & Me

Thank you to: Momi, Mt. Pleasant Shopping Centre Little Chicks, Swing, two for $14.50 Paper Art Butterflies, Nana Huchy, $15 Pilgrim Hanging Doves, Papaya, $29.95 Vase of Flowers, Swing, $59.95

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Home edition

May 2013

BATTERY World

Get Sorted!

BATTERYTips

by Amanda Cranston

to click the open button a few times now to get the door to open then

Storage Ideas

Top tip from Battery World: “If you’re finding that you seem to have get it checked. It may not be long before it will stop working on you”.

All kids create mess so practical storage solutions are a must in any family household. And thankfully there are lots of ideas to suit any budget or theme. [1] Start with shelves – Bookshelves or the popular cubed box-type shelves are ideal to keep bedrooms tidy. Items can be placed directly on the shelves or, for a

We all rely on the convenience of remotes but

So, make a mental note, if you do find yourself

are a one-stop shop for every type of battery you

when they don’t work they’re suddenly very…

having to click the button a few times to make

might need including garage remotes and coin

inconvenient.

it work, now is probably the time to stock up on

cell batteries for car remotes.

It’s easy to take them for granted but you can

new batteries.

Don’t forget they also recycle your domestic

always guarantee that they’ll stop working just

The batteries in your garage remote aren’t

batteries. More than 8000 tonnes ends up as

when it’s especially inconvenient, like when

available at your local convenience store, but

rubbish every year so take them to Battery World

you’ve finally managed to get the kids in the car

they are at Battery World, the purple building

and let them dispose of them without harming

and they’re ready to go or it’s chucking it down

on Victoria Street in town. If you need a second

the environment.

with rain.

remote they can help you with that also. They

cleaner and tidier look, you can use matching baskets or coloured buckets on the shelves to keep toys in. [2] Storing Toys – Baskets come in all colours these days so it is easy to colour co-ordinate baskets for your child’s room. You can also spray-paint metal buckets (bought from a hardware store) in a colour you like and add labels to the front so your child knows what is inside.

Want to sell your home for the highest price?

[3] Storing Books – There are so many different

bookshelves

ways to display your child’s book collection books besides bookshelves. Even an old doll’s house can be used as bookshelves, or an open suitcase, old pram or

Make the right move.

wagon with books standing up and spines facing out. [4] Storing Art Supplies & Nick Nacks – Smaller toys and art supplies can be stored in hanging plastic pockets, cane baskets, labelled jars and tins. Tins can be mounted and glued onto an mdf backing board and stuck on the wall or covered in pretty scrapbooking paper and labelled for pens, pencils, textas or paintbrushes. Glass jars can be jazzed up by painting lids

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option is to create an art board on their bedroom wall with a large piece of mdf painted in a block colour so you can regularly change the artwork on display. Alternatively you can hang string along one wall in the

decorated boxes

bedroom and hang artwork from pegs. It’s also a great

Character Storage jars

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