a p r i l 2012
EzEine FMRaga
issue 17
Easter
Holidays
Musical
Children Choosing instruments
Making
Friends Cover photo courtesy of Blue Click Photography
Social skills for kids
Kids
What’s On April Edition Island Leisure Resort Healthy family BBQ ideas
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welcome note Hi everyone and welcome to our April School Holiday edition. It’s hard to believe the Easter Holidays are upon us already. Make sure you check our school holiday guide and what’s on guide for things to do with the kids. Thanks to everyone who came to our early Easter Egg Hunt despite the horrible weather. We had lots of fun and the Easter Bunny even popped in for a dance and to hand out some yummy chocolate eggs. PakClub is a monthly event that we host for all the families of Townsville. It is a few hours of fun to get the kids out of the house and is also FREE. Our next one is on in the school holidays so if you haven’t been before why not come along with the family for a great afternoon out. Wishing you all a wonderful Easter, try to stay dry and enjoy the choccies. Happy reading, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.
Debbie
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contents parents 02 What’s New
pakmag : for parents of beans to teens
kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag
05 Show & tell 06 Musical instruments 09 Making friends 11 Catholic Education 13
Women & Finance
babies & toddlers 31 PakBaby - Fussy eaters
15 PakHealth 16
Nutrition
things to win
19 PakFood 21 What’s On
02 WIN a family movie pass
23 Mini Mag
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31 PakBaby
24 WIN a Melville’s Farm Party Package
35 Wardrobe Wake Up
25 4 mystery prizes to WIN
36 Heroes & villains
26 WIN Cadbury Easter Eggs
39 Hop into the holidays
32 WIN an Adoorabear
41 Sweeter than Sugar
33 WIN a ‘Baby Care’ book
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42 Biz Directory 43 Island magic 44 Out & About
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what’s new april
what’s new april movies under the stars
Movie Releases
Black River Stadium are showing feature movies on Saturday nights. With plenty of room to spread out and a sandpit and kids play area, it promises to be a fun family night out under the starts. • Saturday 7 April Muppets Movie (7pm), War Horse (9pm)
Mirror Mirror
• Saturday 14 April Puss in Boots (7pm), Tin Tin (9pm)
Starring: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer
• Saturday 21 April Happy Feet 2 (7pm), Journey 2 (9pm)
In Cinemas: March 29
Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids or $25 for a family pass. Call 4788 8201 for more information.
When Princess Snow White’s (Lily Collins) beauty wins the heart of the handsome prince (Armie Hammer), the wicked Queen (Julia Roberts) banishes her to the forest. Rescued by a band of highway robbers, Snow White grows into a powerful young woman determined to take back her realm from the treacherous Queen.
little details vintage inspired mini photo sessions on each. Bookings essential. Call Angela on 0418
In Cinemas: March 29
865 028 or email avdinter@bigpond/net.au
Babes In Arms Session: April 4
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to the Riverway Arts Centre during the Easter
pakclub: 15 April
provides an introduction to the arts through live performances and their own art works.
go green
Date: 4 April (10am-noon or 2-4pm). No booking required. Cost: $5/child, adults free.
Landcare Australia have launched a $75,000 grants program to fund environmental projects in schools and community groups.
steak deal
Grants of up to $5,000 will be given to 15 schools across the country to support innovative
at the Newmarket Steakhouse (499 Flinders
projects that bring about education in environmental issues, focus on sustainability, promote
Street). On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
recycling initiatives or help improve the school or local area’s natural environment.
evening you can get two free kids
Teachers will also have a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree. Applications for both are
Steak lovers should check out the new deal
meals with two paying adults. To book or for more info call 4721 1377.
fathering adventures
childminding
In Cinemas: April 5
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creative arts experience for young children
open until 1 May 2012. For more information go to www.juniorlandcare.com.au
Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D
www.eventcinemas.com.au
For your chance to win one of four family movie passes, simply go to our website www.pakmag.com.au
The theme for our next PakClub is Heroes and Villains. If you want to do something other than wearing your undies over your pants, go to page 36 for some inspiration. Location: Stockland Shopping Centre. Time: 12pm-2pm.
The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.
In The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Hugh Grant stars in his first animated role as the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side, and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award.
WIN a family pass!
Friday 13 April. They will run for 30 minutes
Starring: Danny Devito
Starring: Hugh Grant and Salma Hayek
La Luna Youth Arts are bringing a unique
holidays. Aimed at children aged 3-6 yrs it
Little Details Photography will be running
The Lorax
art farm
Ladybirds & Dragonflies Childminding Service are coming to Townsville. They offer care options 24 hours/7 days a week through a variety of services including home based care, accommodation care, wedding childcare, nannying services and many others. Customised care options also available. For more info call 0459 323 958 or go to www.ldcs.com.au
You may remember a story we did last September about Townsville father of four boys Darren Lewis who runs father/son adventure holidays. Well, he is now running a ‘Dad & Daughter Adventure Weekend’ at Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre on 25-27 May for fathers with daughters aged 7-13 years. The cost is $450 per pair and includes ferry fares, accommodation, meals, guided kayaking and other activities. The next father/son weekend is 15-17 June. For info go to www.fatheringadventures.com.au or email info@fatheringadventures.com.au
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Katie-Lee is a 29 Year old mother who has been diagnosed with Metastic Melanoma, a terminal cancer. A Tea Party to Remember aims to bring loved ones together to show support and strength to all cancer sufferers. Just as importantly, it endeavours to raise funds to go towards melanoma research and increase the awareness of this deadly disease and the importance of sun safety. On the day • Tea Party - tea, coffee, cakes • Shabby Chic Tea Party photoshoot in on Location Studio • The top 10 photos will be given the chance to enter the People’s Choice Award to be published in PakMag For more information call aranda on 0414 866 400
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Show and tell
P lay Time
According to Kaye Plowman, the ex-CEO of Playgroup Victoria, the importance of play in the early years of life cannot be overestimated. She has written a book titled Everyday Play with lots of wonderful play ideas to build parentchild relationships, incorporating pretend
Got something to share or
play, craft activities, literacy, music, science,
shout about? Email us at
construction, and much more. A fantastic book
elaine@pakmag.com.au
Top 5
Easter Activities
for parents with young children.
[1] Chocolate Easter egg hunt [2] Making Easter bonnets or Easter Bonnet Parades
[3] Decorating and dyeing eggs [4] Making Easter baskets [5] Making and decorating bunny ears or mask
April Fool’s April Fool’s Day on April 1st is celebrated around the world and is often referred to as All Fool’s Day, although the actual origin of the day is not clear. It is widely
me. As I was smocking my daughter’s
had my daughter I found it difficult
Christening Gown I thought there
to find vintage-inspired products
must be other new mums who
for her in Townsville. I was travelling
would appreciate uniquely designed
Easter Eggheads
to Melbourne regularly to visit my
garments with a flavour of yesteryear.
Here’s a fun Easter craft activity from Mr. Fothergill’s
here. People always commented
Seeds Co. which also teaches kids about nurturing
“now, you didn’t get that in
plants – Cress Eggheads:
Townsville did you?” and that began
friends and work colleagues, but in many countries pranks and jokes can only be played on others until noon otherwise the prankster becomes the ‘April Fool’.
• Cut an empty egg shell in half and line with damp
in-laws and I bought garments there that I knew I wouldn’t be able to get
to spark the idea for my business.
At the time I needed to do something to help bring some more money in for our family. It would have been a lot easier to get a job at Spotlight but I wanted to do something that I was passionate
cotton wool or tissue
I am a Music Teacher and repairer
about. The baby and children’s
• Sprinkle garden cress seeds generously onto lining
of musical instruments by trade
market has become flooded with new
but I’ve always been interested in
businesses so it’s important to have
craft, sewing, fashion and design.
a unique edge to stand out from the
I’ve always wanted to find a way to
crowd. Angelfish Dragonfly is unique
unleash this other creative side in
and I am also passionate about it.
• Draw face on egg head, cover with paper and place on the windowsill • Garden cress is ready to harvest at about 5cm tall
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Angelene Bourne is the owner of Angelfish Dragonfly, the online vintage-inspired boutique for unique baby and children’s clothes. She is also mum to a 3-year old daughter. I love anything vintage but when I
recognised as a day people play pranks on family,
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My Business
For more info go to www.mr-fothergills.com.au
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Musical children Story thanks to Nicole Tobin-Donnelly
inst r u m ents When is the right time to start kids playing an instrument, writes local music teacher Nicole Tobin-Donnelly Most parents would like their child to learn a
for this is two-fold. Firstly, most of the tutor
qualified music teacher first (there is no way that
musical instrument at some stage. There are no
books rely on the student to have basic English
pink flute on ebay is a real flute!).
hard and fast rules for choosing an instrument
reading ability. If your child doesn’t have this, you
although I firmly believe children should not
will have to sit with your child for half an hour
be permitted to hop from one to another. You
every day whilst they complete their practice.
need at least a year on an instrument to see if it’s
Secondly, children often don’t have the physical
‘your thing’. There is now also research showing
ability to play the instrument. If you start them
children allowed to activity hop then do the
on an instrument before they are physically
same with jobs and relationships later in life, so
ready, it will be too hard for them, and they
they need to learn commitment and persistence
may not want to play another instrument, ever!
early on.
Sometimes it’s best to wait another year.
There are a few basic things you need to consider
A a general rule, piano or violin shouldn’t start
before allowing your child to play an instrument:
until at least Term 4 of Grade 1, flute can start
teacher’ in Queensland. Ask potential teachers how long they’ve been teaching, whether they have a diploma and from what board. It’s easier if you know the teacher is an ex-school teacher but playing in a band does not necessarily qualify you to teach.
[5] Exams Your child does not have to do exams but if they
instruments are quite demanding physically
get to Grade 7 in most boards, it can help boost
The key question is how much time do you as
so you should wait until about Grade 4. Vocal
their OP at the end of Grade 12. Most children
the parent have every day to help your child
lessons shouldn’t start until a child is about 8
are ready for an exam of some sort after about
practice? Initially your child may be very self-
years old otherwise you could damage their
18 months – 2 years of study. There are lots of
motivated but even the most enthusiastic child
vocal chords by extending their range too early.
different examining boards these days with
will experience some waning in their interest
[3] Costs
different options, for example, classical and
during which you can listen with only minimal
These days some music shops offer rent-to-buy
exams much more child-friendly. You can pick
interruption so you can help them. Even the most
options. Expect to pay about $3000 for a cello,
and choose which ones best suit your child.
dedicated child will need nagging at some point,
$175 for a violin and $750-$1000 for a good
often for a few months, before they become self-
student flute. A digital keyboard (not electronic)
motivated again.
with weighted, full-size keys and at least 76-88
after a few months. You need 30 minutes per day
modern. Some of the newer boards are making
Follow these general guidelines and you will be setting your children up to love music for life.
keys will keep your child going for a few years
Nicole Tobin-Donnelly is currently Vice-
before you have to make the decision about
President of the Music Teachers Association of
Most music teachers don’t like to take on
buying a piano. Look around for second hand
Queensland. She has recently been awarded
students before the end of Grade 1. The reason
options by all means but don’t buy anything off
Kindermusik Maestro status for the 8th
the internet unless you’ve discussed it with a
consecutive year.
[2] Age
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Unfortunately anyone can claim to be a ‘music
about the end of Grade 3, but most other wind
[1] Time
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[4] Teaching
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friendships
Making Friends Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey
Parents play an important role in developing a child’s social skills, writes Jutta Dempsey To see children struggling to make and keep
outside of school hours and can more easily mix
friends is very difficult for parents. Knowing your
with them as they are similar in some way.
child is alone and feeling rejected or anxious in social situations can be heartbreaking. Parents often feel helpless – and yet they can play a very powerful role in the social skilling of their child.
who also have children? Are you role modelling social connectivity or social isolation? Many
with this situation:
parents focus on their children’s needs to the
Take a realistic look at your child’s temperament. Are they reserved and shy, a social butterfly or perhaps somewhat competitive or driven in temperament? Depending on their temperament some children prefer just a few friends and independent play. Others enjoy lots of activity
exclusion of their own whereas a child seeing their parents socialising will pick up these skills
forming and maintaining friendships. Pick up a social skills checklist from the internet for the age of your child and note which ones are causing them problems. Once identified you can role model and practice them within family activities, play act them with super heroes or puppets, watch and discuss them in different movies and shows and then practice and reinforce them during play dates at home.
naturally. Kids love helping prepare for visitors
Most children pick up their social skills from
and learning how to entertain in their home.
watching others and learning quickly from their
They also enjoy learning how to be a polite and
own social successes and failures. However,
courteous visitor themselves.
if your child has a challenging temperament
[4] Activities
that hinders the formation or maintenance of friendships, and has not picked up appropriate social skills, it is important to focus on this
and people; some may prefer organised
Organising activities that your child enjoys
sports. And, just to make parenting a little
will assist them in meeting other like-minded
more challenging, different siblings often have
children. Team and individual sports, music,
different temperaments!
art, kids clubs, scouts and guides are all great
Children that are too bossy, clingy, aggressive,
opportunities to develop and share a passion
touchy, competitive or shy may need more
with other children. They also allow your child
assistance in developing the right skills. You
to practise their social skills as well as develop
may need to actually teach these skills in the
relationships within these activities.
same way that they learn maths and spelling.
[2] Family and community involvement Do your kids spend a lot of extended family time with grandparents and cousins during the
As your child meets new friends, help them
week or only holidays? Do you have spiritual or
in organising play dates so they have the
community links or interest activities where your
opportunity to consolidate these friendships.
children will mix with other like-minded people?
And, don’t forget to connect with the parents too.
Children who have these social connections often have friendships within these circles
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Do you have social gatherings with your friends
Here are a few tips to consider when dealing
[1] Temperament
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[3] Role modelling
the behaviours that are preventing them from
If your child continues to have difficulties forming friendships then it’s time to analyse
early so that they don’t develop a pattern of interaction that becomes entrenched.
Don’t assume it should come naturally to them. Once they know how, kids will go out and use those skills so they can make those important connections and friendships with other kids. Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist at Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance
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enrol now for 2013
Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education
The Prep year is a wonderful introduction to learning and school life. In Catholic schools it is a much sought-after educational experience and places are in high demand. Parents and carers are strongly advised to submit enrolment applications by the due date to ensure the best possible opportunity of gaining a place in their Catholic school of choice.
St Clare’s Catholic School
Hatchett Street, Cranbrook & 4779 4255 E: crnbrk@tsv.catholic.edu.au W: www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au
Burdell Drive, Burdell & 4760 6900
Southern Cross Catholic School
June 2013 to be eligible to start Prep next year.
E: enquiries@stclarestsv.catholic.edu.au
Gartrell Drive, Annandale & 4778 3444
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St Anthony’s Catholic College
W: www.sctsv.catholic.edu.au
• Enrolments are now open - applications are
Veales Road, Deeragun & 4751 7200
Marian Catholic School
requested by 27 April to be considered in the
E: office@sacc.catholic.edu.au
Corcoran Street, Currajong & 4759 5888
first round of offers for places in 2013
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E: marian@tsv.catholic.edu.au
• First round offers will be made from 28 May
Ryan Catholic College
• Continuing enrolment applications and offers are subject to places being available Please contact your nearest Catholic school for enrolment information and applications. Catholic schools are open to all who seek a Catholic education and who are supportive of the Christian faith and values. Places are limited and
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Our Catholic Primary Schools:
Holy Spirit School
Children must turn five years of age by the 30
Enrolment Dates:
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an enrolment policy will apply at each school.
44 Golf Links Drive, Kirwan & 4773 1965
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E: jcoffice@ryan.catholic.edu.au
65-75 Ross River Rd, Mundingburra & 4779 1651
W: www.ryan.catholic.edu.au
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Good Shepherd Catholic Community School
W: www.sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au
65 Allambie Lane, Rasmussen & 4774 0477
St Joseph’s School, The Strand
E: rsmssn@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Fryer Street, North Ward & 4772 1973
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Eggs in one basket? The expression ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’ is very applicable to investing but it seems as though many Australians are currently holding significant funds in savings accounts and term deposits with little or no funds invested into the share market. Cash style investments are very safe, but do not offer the benefit of long-term capital growth. It’s true that global share markets have been
funds can be a good easy way to achieve
turbulent since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC)
diversification. They provide access to a broad
started, with the likelihood of more volatility
range of investments, without the need for
continuing. However, it is also important to
significant upfront cash. Diversified funds hold a
remember that quality shares can offer dividend
variety of different assets spread across a number
yields comparable to term deposits in the order
of investment markets. The types of assets and
of 4% to 5% annually, with some stocks providing
level of share market exposure will vary from
even higher income. Unlike the fully taxable
fund to fund and many of the funds go by
interest you earn on bank accounts and term
various marketing names that don’t always make
deposits, the franking credits that you are able to
the underlying investment approach crystal
receive on most Australian share dividends can
clear. That’s why it’s important to read the fund’s
boost your after-tax return by up to 30%.
Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to get a
It’s also important to note that many shares are much cheaper now than they were previously
The type of fund that’s right for you depends on
and buying good assets at a low price, is one of
a variety of factors including your age, personal
the most proven ways of building wealth over
goals and how you feel about risk, but with
the long term. You just need patience and the
thousands of managed funds to select from,
nerve to do it.
there’s bound to be one that suits your needs.
Not keeping all your eggs in one basket is
Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner.
especially true in volatile markets and managed
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good idea of how your money will be invested.
Women & finance Main story thanks to Fiona Thorogood
Health Fund Focus
HEALTH FUND April 1st is never a celebrated day for people with health insurance policies because it’s the day most of us will pay more for health insurance than we did the previous year. Increases in the cost of goods and services push up the cost of hospital and medical procedures, adding to the costs of health funds and in turn resulting in increased health insurance premiums. But now is the perfect time to review our policies to make sure they continue to meet our needs and give us the best value for money. Since 2006 Queensland Country Health Fund’s premium increases have been consistently below its major competitors and 6.65% lower than average industry rate increases, which mean real savings for Members. So if you’re feeling a bit disgruntled about the changes to your health insurance policy, a local health fund with a genuine focus on its Members may be the answer.
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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Tess Smith
a dental adventure What comes to mind when you think of the dentist? Good health and happy smiles? It goes without saying that if you have a positive attitude to dental visits, chances are so will your child. Before their very first dental visit, prepare them
they are not listening. Your child will be affected
good pediatric practitioner will talk to your child
with some fun. Practise opening your mouths
by worry in your eyes or excessive reassurance.
throughout a procedure – giving them plenty of
really wide and tell them that the dentist will
I love support from parents but it’s essential to
information on everything that is happening in
count their teeth to see how many have grown.
keep a relaxed attitude.
their mouth.
Best of all, if they have accompanied you on your
Keep in mind that dental treatment is much more
And the best way of all to make routine visits
dental hygiene visits before, they’ll know exactly
comfortable than what you may remember from
easy? A healthy diet and brushing thoroughly
what to expect. They will have played with the
childhood. While some discomfort is unavoidable
with fluoride toothpaste two minutes in the
toys and colouring books and seen you relaxed
at times, most children cope very well with
morning and two minutes at night!
in the chair. As a result they will be comfortable
treatment. Some children may use bad behaviour
with the sights, smells and sounds.
as a nervous reaction to treatment and this is
During your child’s treatment, you will also play a significant role in a successful outcome. Your
when a firm word from a parent can be very helpful.
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I believe a lot of dental anxiety with children
all picked up by your child – even when you think
can come from their fear of the unknown. A
and particular attention may need to be paid
• Always make sure their diet has plenty of fibre
the firmness or frequency of your child’s
to their diet.
rich foods (this can be a challenge, I know).
Constipation can cause tummy pains that come
• Encourage them to drink lots of water
and go, a loss of appetite, pain at the toilet
(especially in the warmer weather) instead of
(which can cause a vicious cycle of avoidance)
too much milk.
7–10 days, or it may be after every feed! Bottle fed babies and older children generally poo at least every 2-3 days. Kids regularly get too involved in playtime and ignore the physical sensation of an impending bowel motion. As this sensation passes, more water is absorbed from the motion while it is in OFFICIAL NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS APPAREL SPONSOR
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Constipation is a common problem in kids. There is a lot of individual difference in the bowel habits of children.
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Tess Smith is a Dental Hygienist and Pediatric
the rectum and a dry, hard poo results. Some kids just seem to have a sluggish bowel
and sometimes, soiling, which is mostly due to chronic constipation even though they may sometimes pass a small amount of faeces.
What to do about it: • Establish a regular toilet routine, for example, five minutes after breakfast. This is important because it will encourage good toilet habits.
If you are still having difficult consult your G.P. There is an array of medicines available for chronic constipation. Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor and is also the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For info go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com
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Family nutrition Story thanks to Rebecca Collins
healthy BBQ ideas With our warm tropical outdoor climate BBQ’s are always on the menu and they are a great way to experiment with healthy family meals. So here are a few ideas to keep your meals healthy while you’re enjoying eating outdoors.
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[1] Simple Starters
mushrooms, squash, capsicum, eggplant and
Vegetable sticks with low fat dips such
vinegar and lemon juice and then grill them on
Here’s a great and very easy way to get
as hummus, salsa or tzatziki are a healthy
the BBQ with one teaspoon of brown sugar. I
some fruit in to the family diet. These
alternative to chips and cheese. Fresh berries and
guarantee your family will be coming back for
Creative Gourmet Smoothie Cubes contain
unsalted nuts are also simple pre-BBQ snacks.
seconds! Fresh garden salads are much healthier
no added artificial colours, flavours or
than creamy potato salads or coleslaws. An
preservatives. They are packed with fruit
alternative is to make your own low fat potato
and come in four flavour varieties: Berry
salad using steamed potatoes, low fat dressing,
Antioxidant, Strawberry, Tropical and
diced red onion, celery and mint.
Breakfast. Chuck two cubes in the blender
[2] Less Meat, More Flavour In Australia we tend to love our meat a little
sweet potato, toss them in olive oil, balsamic
bit too much. Choosing lean cuts of meat and including fish and poultry will make your BBQ healthier. Rather than filling your plate with half a
[4] Fancy Fruit
one minute you’ve got a delicious and healthy smoothie.
Fruit salad with low fat yoghurt or reduced fat
the rest of your plate with salad. Alternatively
ice cream is a healthy dessert. A couple of other
What I really like about this product is you
make homemade kebabs using vegetables
frozen fruit treats for kids on a hot day include:
get health and convenience all packed into
or fruit such as capsicum, pineapple and
1) Thread grapes, oranges and berries on to
two cubes. All you have to do is add milk
mushrooms. (Tip: Soak wooden kebab skewers
skewers and freeze. 2) Freeze some bananas
(or soy milk, almond milk, rice milk etc.). It’s
in water before using so they don’t burn on the
overnight and then blend them up with a pinch
great for people who always skip breakfast
BBQ). Use homemade marinades or herbs and
of cinnamon and a drop of vanilla. Easy and tasty!
what your family is eating.
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with TROY WILLIAMS
parents in the pantry Muesli Slice
THE GOOD GUYS
kids in the kitchen Recipe thanks to: Chelsea Haley
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
• 125g butter unsalted
• Chicken breast - cut into nugget
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
sized pieces (about 500g is a good
• 2 tablespoons of honey • 1 cup rolled oats • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
Recipe thanks to: Dallas Larsen
amount for a family of 4) • Buttermilk • Ritz crackers (Cheese flavoured are great)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots • 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apples • 1/2 cup sultanas • 1/2 cup self-raising flour
Method
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Method
Preheat the oven to 180oC, grease and line a 20cm x 20cm lamington pan.
Desired amount of chicken breast - cut into nugget sized pieces. Marinate in
Combine butter, sugar and honey into a large saucepan; stir over a medium
buttermilk for at least an hour. Crush Ritz crackers into a crumb consistency
heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add the remaining
(Cheese flavours are great). Roll the chicken pieces into the crumbs and oven
ingredients. Press mixture into the prepared tin, bake it uncovered for about
roast until golden brown. Alternatively you can shallow fry until golden also.
20 minutes or until it’s a golden brown....cool it in the pan and cut into squares.
Serve with salad and fries or vegies! Healthy AND delicious! Kids love helping
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1/04/12
Event Cinemas
Sunday Family Flicks - Star Wars
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1/04/12
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Learn to Swim Bookings commence for Term 2
4774 7593
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2/04/12
International
World Autism Awareness Day
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2/04/12
The Women's Centre
Free yoga
12:00 PM
4775 7555
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2/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
Double Helix Science Club - Epic Explosions
10:00 AM
4725 7887
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10:00 AM
2/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
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12:30 PM
4725 7887
Cost
2/04/12
Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
3/04/12
Burdekin Theatre, Ayr, QLD
SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR
10:00 AM
4783 9880
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3/04/12
Heatley Hall
Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc -Coffee mornings
9:30 AM
0412 085 933
3/04/12
Cowboys Leagues Club Limited
Easter Hamper giveaways and $1,000 cash giveaway
3/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
Double Helix Science Club - NXT Robotics
3/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
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4/04/12
Townsville Civic Theatre, QLD
SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR
4724 5888
Cost
10:00 AM
4725 7887
Cost
12:30 PM
4725 7887
Cost
10:00 AM
4727 9797
Cost
4/04/12
Riverway Arts Centre’s Amphitheatre La Luna Youth Art’s Art Farm 3 to 6 yrs
10:00 AM
4773 6377
$5
4/04/12
Riverway Arts Centre’s Amphitheatre La Luna Youth Art’s Art Farm 3 to 6 yrs
2:00 PM
4773 6377
$5
4/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
Double Helix Science Club - Toy Science
10:00 AM
4725 7887
Cost
4/04/12
JCU NQ Science Education Centre Bld 54
Double Helix Science Club - Toy Science
12:30 PM
4725 7887
Cost
4/04/12
The Women's Centre
Playgroup
9:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
4/04/12
Townsville Civic Theatre, QLD
SESAME STREET PRESENTS ELMO’S WORLD TOUR
12:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
5/04/12
The Women's Centre
Balancing Life workshop
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
5/04/12
Townsville Civic Theatre
Ross Noble - Nonsensory Overload
7:30 PM
4727 9797
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6/04/12
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Free Singing/guitar tuition
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7/04/12
Black River Stadium
Movies Under the Stars - The Muppets / War Horse
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4788 8201
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All you can eat Easter buffet breakfast
8:00 AM
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8/04/12
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Round 6 - North Queensland Toyota Cowboys v Storm
6:30 PM
www.ticket.com.au
Cost
8/04/12
StJosephs School Mundingburra
The Townsville and Thuringowa Country Music Association Fun Day 2:00 PM
4725 4756
$3
9/04/12
The Women's Centre
Free yoga
4775 7555
Free
12:00 PM
9/04/12
Easter Monday Holiday
10/04/12 Dan Gleeson Park Soundshell
Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc -Coffee mornings
9:30 AM
0412 085 933
11/04/12 The Women's Centre
Playgroup
9:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
11/04/12 Pimlico High School
Townsville Little Theatre - Flying Feathers
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
12/04/12 The Women's Centre
Balancing Life workshop
10:00 AM
4775 7555
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12/04/12 Pimlico High School
Townsville Little Theatre - Flying Feathers
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
13/04/12 The Women's Centre
Free Singing/guitar tuition
12:30 PM
4775 7555
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13/04/12 Strand Park
Capoeira info stall and workshop at National Youth Week Event
10:00 AM
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13/04/12 Castletown Townsville
Castletown super hero morning tea
9:00 AM
4772 1699
13/04/12 JUPITERS GRAND BALLROOM
The Country Rock Superhits Show
7:00 PM
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13/04/12 Strand Park, North Ward
Youth Healthfest 2012
9:00 AM
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13/04/12 Perc Tucker Gallery
2012 Townsville Young Artists Awards Exhibition thru to 29th April
10:00 AM
4727 9797
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13/04/12 Pimlico High School
Townsville Little Theatre - Flying Feathers
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
Cost
14/04/12 Riverway Arts Complex
Pinnacles Gallery - make your own unique Kaleidoscope
11:00 AM
4773 8871
$15
14/04/12 Black River Stadium
Movies Under the Stars - Puss in Boots /Adventures of Tintin
6:00 PM
4788 8201
Cost
14/04/12 Townsville Civic Theatre
John Williamson In Concert
8:00 PM
4727 9797
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14/04/12 Riverway Arts Centre
Kate Miller-Heidke
8:00 PM
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14/04/12 Pimlico High School
Townsville Little Theatre - Flying Feathers
8:00 PM
4727 9797
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14/04/12 Pimlico High School
Townsville Little Theatre - Flying Feathers
2:00 PM
15/04/12 Stockland Shopping Centre
Pakclub - ‘Hero’s and Villian’s’
16/04/12 The Women's Centre
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16/04/12 North Shore Swim School
Learn to Swim Starts for Term 2
16/04/12 Rasmussen Primary school
Rhee International Tae Kwon-Do - OPEN DAY
12:00 PM
4:30 PM
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10:00 AM
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9:30 AM
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Storytime
10:00 AM
4773 8819
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17/04/12 Townsville Civic Theatre
Morning Melodies - 1RAR
11:00 AM
4727 9797
Cost
18/04/12 Event Cinemas
Babes In Arms - The Lorax
10:00 AM
www.eventcinemas.com.au
Cost
18/04/12 Event Cinemas
Chicks at The Flicks - 'The Lucky One'
6:00 PM
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Cost
18/04/12 The Women's Centre
Playgroup
9:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
18/04/12 Thuringowa Central Library
Storytime
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
18/04/12 Townsville Civic Theatre
Morning Melodies - 1RAR
11:00 AM
4727 9797
Cost
18/04/12 Townsville Civic Theatre
Jane Rutter - An Australian in Paris
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
19/04/12 The Women's Centre
Balancing Life workshop
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
19/04/12 Thuringowa Central Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
20/04/12 The Women's Centre
Free Singing/guitar tuition
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
21/04/12 Black River Stadium
Movies Under the Stars - Happy Feet 2 / Journey 2
6:00 PM
4788 8201
Cost
22/04/12 Ross River, Rossiter Park
North Queensland Dragon Boat Regatta Tri-Series - Round 1
8:00 AM
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Free
23/04/12 The Women's Centre
Free yoga
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
23/04/12 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
24/04/12 Dan Gleeson Park Soundshell
Townsville & District Multiple Birth Assoc - Coffee mornings
9:30 AM
0412 085 933
24/04/12 Flinders Street Library
Storytime
10:00 AM
4773 8819
25/04/12 National
Anzac Day holiday 4724 5888
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9:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
25/04/12 Cowboys Leagues Club Limited
Anzac Day at the Club, Aussie and Kiwi themed dinner specials
25/04/12 The Women's Centre
Playgroup
Free
26/04/12 The Women's Centre
Balancing Life workshop
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
26/04/12 Thuringowa Central Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
27/04/12 The Women's Centre
Free Singing/guitar tuition
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
27/04/12 Mt. Louisa House of Praise
Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS
9:30 AM
0411 056 483
$8
27/04/12 Aitkenvale Library
Storytime
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
28/04/12
QLD Local Government Election day
28/04/12 Black River Stadium
Movies Under the Stars - Alvin & the Chipmunks / We bought a Zoo 6:00 PM
4788 8201
Cost
28/04/12 Townsville Civic Theatre
Katie Noonan - Elixir
4727 9797
Cost
8:00 PM
28/04/12 Ignatius Park College
School Disco
7:00 PM
4727 9797
$10
29/04/12 Event Cinemas
Sunday Family Flicks - The Lorax
10:00 AM
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$6
30/04/12 The Women's Centre
Free yoga
12:00 PM
4775 7555
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30/04/12 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
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regular weekly events Townsville Strand- For info 4727 9000
Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
Love 2 Swim School and Kirwan Acquatic Centre
On the fourth Friday of each month, the Strand Park hosts the
Monday 23 January to Sunday 1 April
Nightmarkets, which is a very popular festivity among the
Monday to Friday 6am-7pm
Monday to Friday 6am-7pm, Saturday 7am-6pm
local residents. Other events include the annual Townsville
Saturday 7.30am-6pm
Sunday & Public Holidays 9am- 5pm
City Council Run Christmas events, Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 9am-6pm
and Stable on the Strand, as well as a fireworks display and gathering on New Year’s Eve. The Townsville Strand is perfect for your next wedding, function or conference.
Strand Water Park & Rock Pool The Rock Pool and Water Park are free swimming and water play venues located on The Strand. The Rock Pool is located at the Kissing Point end of The Strand, while the Water Park is located adjacent to Tobruk Pool.
Phone: (07) 4723 3447 or 1300 52 7946
Facilities: 4 pools with plenty of shade,50m, eight lane pool,
Email: info@love2swimschool.com.au
Beach pool with play features, fenced Toddler pool, Kiosk
Address: Cnr Hudson & Neptune Street, Kirwan
with swimming merchandise and food and beverage, change rooms with toilets and showers (disability access), BBQ and picnic tables, grassy recreation area, plenty of on-site parking.
• Functions Available • Private Functions • School/Sport Functions • Austswim Courses • School Carnivals • Lane Hire • Work Team Building Events
Willows on Wheels Roller Skating
• Facility Hire • BBQ Hire • RLSS Courses • School Swimming
OUR NEW LOOK FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT KIRWAN AQUATIC CENTER
EVERY FRIDAY 6.30pm to 11.30pm Rock Pool: The Rockpool is closed every Thursday for
2 Hours of Fun, Watergames and Waterplay. Choose a
Skating - 6.30pm to 9.30pm
cleaning and maintenance.
Saturday, Sunday or a Weekdays. Contact them for more
Dancing - 9.30pm to 11.30pm
information.
Water Park: The Water Park is closed every Tuesday
Skating only - must leave the building at 9.30pm
and Wednesday for cleaning and maintenance (except it
Dancing only - no entry before 9pm
is open daily on Queensland Public Holidays, and during
ADMISSION: Skating - $10 > Dancing - $10 > Both - $15
Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays).
> Skate/Blade Hire - $3
Operating hours: 10am to 6pm April & May, 10am to 5pm
Hosted by: DJ SLIM
June to August, 10am to 6pm September to November; and
LET’S CELEBRATE THAT BIRTHDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION
10am to 8pm December to March. Lifeguard: A lifeguard is
WITH A ROLLER SKATING PARTY!!!
provided during weekends, Queensland Public Holidays and Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays.
Booking Enquiries: For all Party and Function Bookings, please contact Willows on Wheels Phone: (07) 4723 0936
BEACHES: Stinger Resistant Enclosure Nets are currently
Email: bookings@willowsonwheels.com.au
operating. Operating hours: Currently open and patrolled by Surf Life Saving Queensland from 10am to 6pm until end
Functions & Group Bookings Willows on Wheels is
Queensland State School Easter holidays; then 9am to 5pm
the perfect location for a function, such as birthday party,
until 30 November. Stinger Resistant Enclosures are currently
company function, social club outing or networking session.
installed from November until May, pending drags by Surf
It is a licensed venue with barbeque facilities or a choice of
Life Saving Queensland.
food platters. Contact the Centre Manager for a quote.
Riverways Lagoon Fri 10 Dec to Wed 26 Jan (excluding Fri 31 Dec) Friday 31 December Monday to Sunday – 9am to 9pm For more info visit: www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Townsville Mini Golf Fun Park For info 4771 3999 Opening Hours: Friday 5pm - 9pm • Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday 9am - 5pm • Monday - Thursday Closed OR by Appointment for groups of 10 or more ADULTS - $12 ea • CHILDREN (12 & under) - $8 ea STUDENTS (High School, Uni) - $10 ea Unlimited Mini Golf - Play as many times as you like on our 18 hole course
regular markets COTTERS MARKETS
MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS
CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS
8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall
8am-2pm every Saturday
8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on
STRAND NIGHT MARKETS
THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS
5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park
8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month
WILLOWS MARKETS
HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND)
8am-12.30pm every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre
9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at
AYR MARKETS
Horseshoe Bay Foreshore
8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month
BALGAL BEACH MARKET
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CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS
Landing Café
7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month
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fussy eaters
Story thanks to Dr. Jacqui Dalby-Payne
Fussy eating is so common it is considered normal toddler behaviour. It is normal for children in the second year of life to use food to exert control over their lives. 3-4 times a week. Non-haem iron – found in
generally eat to their caloric requirements and
eggs, dried fruit, green leafy vegetable and
vomiting. If forced to eat the food they can
refuse further food when they are full. As such
wholegrains is not as well absorbed.
become very distressed and anxious about
they eat better at one meal than another and better on some days of the week than others. Plotting your child’s weight and height on a growth chart every couple of months will often show that, despite the apparent lack of intake they are receiving adequate calories and growing normally. It is important to ensure, however, that their diet is adequate in important nutrients, particularly iron and calcium, and that they are consuming foods from all five food groups.
Iron deficiency
For some fussy eaters dairy can become restricted and, having received most of their nutrients from formula or breastfeeding in the first six months of life, they seem to suddenly dislike dairy products and refuse to drink milk. Soymilk enriched with calcium is a good substitute for cows milk. Other soy products available include soy yoghurt, cheese and ice cream, which can ease the pain of a dairy-free diet. Other sources include tofu, canned salmon with the bones, sardines, breakfast cereals with added
nutrient deficiencies in toddlers, occurring in
calcium and broccoli.
One of the most common causes of iron deficiency is overconsumption of milk. Giving toddlers more than 600mL of cows milk a day will reduce their appetite for other essential foods.
Sensory food aversions Children with sensory food aversion have a more extreme form of fussy eating. Unlike the fussy eater who eats a variety of foods that vary from meal to meal and day to day, the child with a
If iron deficiency is diagnosed, reducing milk to
sensory food aversion will consistently refuse
no more than 600mL a day is an essential part of
foods of a certain taste, texture or even colour.
management.
The onset may begin in infancy, with difficulty
The best source of iron is found in meats such
accepting new formulas or transitioning to more
as red meat, chicken and fish and should be
lumpy textures.
included in one meal daily. Red meat is the richest source of iron and should be eaten
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Dairy restricted diet
Iron deficiency is one of the most common 8-20% of this age group.
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to ranges from just grimacing to gagging and
You can be reassured that your child will
The response to foods they have an aversion
mealtimes and may refuse all similar foods. They may have sensory issues outside of mealtimes, for example, preferring to have clean hands, becoming distressed with loud noises or refusing to walk barefoot on grass or sand. Taking the focus off ‘eating’ the non-preferred food and reducing the amount of coaxing, begging and directing the child to eat is important to reduce anxiety. Parents should give positive reinforcement for early steps such as tolerating the food or touching food in play. A child with sensory aversion often needs to first see a new food several times and then tolerate it on their plate before being expected to eat it. Working with a psychologist as they get older may also help them overcome their fears relating to food. It is important to recognise that for children with sensory issues the transition to eating a variety of foods takes much time and effort and may require the involvement of a dietitian, doctor and psychologist. Dr Jacqui Dalby-Payne is a Paediatrician at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Edited extract taken with permission from It’s My Health, an independent health website for Australian’s: www.itsmyhealth.com.au
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pakbaby
adoorable
gee whiz lactation facts
newborn care
We all know that breast is best for our babies but check out these amazing facts: [1] Human milk has over 300 ingredients,
infections, ear infections, pimples, cold sores
including interferon, white blood cells,
and nail fungus.
antibacterial and antiviral agents, while
[5] Donor milk is being used to treat
formula has only 40 ingredients.
blue dad’s affect babies too
numerous medical conditions including
[2] Human milk has been shown to kill cancer
renal failure, ulcerative colitis, IBS,
cells in a laboratory dish.
immunodeficiency diseases and infectious diseases such as intractable diarrhoea, gastro,
[3] The human breast “custom-makes”
pneumonia, and hemorrhagic conjunctivitis.
antibodies to fight whatever pathogen the infant is exposed to in the environment.
Post-natal depression can affect fathers as
boys acting out or exhibiting hyperactive
Since slamming doors and little fingers
well as mothers and researchers have recently
behaviour, while girl’s emotional
are not a good mix an Australian mum
discovered it can also have significant affect
development was more likely to be effected.
has invented a very cute solution. The
on the child’s early development.
In contrast, early maternal depression had a
The researchers from Newcastle University
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Wardrobe Wake Up Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras
timeless style After having children we often spend so much time taking care of our family we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Taking care of our body, mind and soul makes us better parents, friends and partners. It’s worth taking the time to find your sense of style because when you look amazing, you feel amazing. Unfortunately there is no such thing such
And, accessories are a must! A simple shirt
as effortless style. Style requires making an
and jeans can be transformed into a stylish
effort. It doesn’t mean you need to wear a
outfit with the addition of a necklace and
ball grown to pick up the kids from school,
some sexy heels. Shoes are more than an
or wear a suit to your child’s soccer game.
accessory; they can make or break an outfit.
Style has nothing to do with weight, shape
Investing in gorgeous shoes will ensure your
or beauty and it doesn’t necessarily mean
look is finished head to your toe!
wearing the latest fashion trends. Style is putting thought into what you wear and having your clothes and accessories co-ordinate beautifully. It’s wearing wellfitted garments that flatter your shape as well as having clothes that look well cared for, washed and ironed. Style requires a wardrobe that includes a mix of timeless classics, modern fabrics in colours that suit your skin tone and styles that suit your figure. It also means paying attention to personal grooming; neat hair, plucked eyebrows, tidy nails (no chipped nail polish) and neatly applied make up.
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HEROES
and
party
Whether it is superheroes, comic book, cartoon, fairytale or film characters, kids love playing ‘goodies’ and ‘baddies’. So why not make some capes and have a party or come along to our PakClub Heroes & Villains Party on 15 April?
• Incredible Hulk
• Spiderman
• Wolverine
• Batman & Robin
• Hercules
• Bat Girl
• He Man
• Wonder Woman
• Zorro
• Flash Gordon
• Indiana Jones
• Thor
• Popeye
• Captain America
• Robin Hood
• Iron Man
ª Luke Skywalker
Well known
‘Baddies’
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• Captain Hook
• The Snow Queen
• The Big Bad Wolf
of Narnia
• The Sheriff of
• Darth Vader
Nottingham
• The Joker
• Evil Queen
• Dracula
• Cruella De Vil
• Skeletor
• The Wicked Witch
• Catwoman
of the West
• The Queen
• The Ugly Sisters
of Hearts
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circle and throw a green ball to each
follow the map for clues)
other, trying to pass it on as soon as
• Hold a heroes versus villains tug of war • Set up a superhero obstacle course with lots of different activities of strength
kapow! BAM!
possible like it is a hot potato. Anyone who drops the kryptonite (ball) is out.
superheroes and hide them around the garden. Then give everyone a sheet of
heroes and superheroes
paper with the images on it. The kids have to hunt around the garden and tick off the images on their sheet as they find each superhero.
• Play ‘Not the Kryptonite’ which is similar to Hot Potato and players stand in a
• A cape (store bought or homemade) • Superhero masks
• Photograph and laminate images of
• Hold a trivia quiz about comic book
villains.
‘Goodies’ • Superman
• Have an Indiana Jones treasure hunt (and
• Hold relay races with heroes against
By Amanda Cranston
Well known
costume
• Take action photos of each hero and villain and make up a book of the party.
• Superhero costumes • Homemade headband with a star or letter on the front, e.g. ‘Z’ for Zorro • Homemade superhero costume out of spandex or tights (or long black pants), gumboots, t-shirt with a letter or star on the front (easy to sew or iron on), a fabric sash around the waist, a cape, a matching headband and wristbands. • Wicked Witch of the West wears a black
Things to • Create funny superhero pictures by giving
superheroes you and your friends have
everyone a piece of paper and get them
created. Give your superhero a name.
to draw a face and neck and then fold the paper over at the neck. Get each player to pass their picture to the person on their left, then without looking at the face already drawn they each need to draw a body on the paper and fold it over. Pass again to the player on the left and then draw legs and feet on the new picture
witch costume, witch hat and green face • The Queen of Hearts wears a huge red heart on the front and back of her dress and a crown on her head • Skeletor can wear a Halloween skeleton costume • Goodies’ often wear all white so add
• Make cardboard superhero glasses with
white cape and headband
coloured cellophane for the glass. Glasses
• ‘Baddies’ often wear black so add a black
can be a normal round shape or they can
cape and headband (also for Zorro)
be in the shape of stars, squares or any other shape. You will need cardboard, cellophane, scissors, sticky tape and a stapler.
handed to you. Pass again to the left and
• Decorate masks (either store bought or
then open the picture to see what funny
paper plates) with paint or collage.
Things to • Superhero cupcakes (decorated with a spider’s web, a letter for a superhero, etc) • Spider drinks (soft drink with a scoop of ice-cream) • Power bars (muesli bars) • Popcorn cups
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Kirwan aquatic Centre
EastEr school
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holiday holiday fun Program
Holiday Activities
at townsville pcyc
indoor laser skirmish (Ages 10-17) THursdAy 5 APril frOm 12Pm TO 3Pm cost $10 member, $15 non-member Bookings essential PHONE: 4781 9100
a BBQ lunch, $35/day aIncludes drInk and Ice-cream
Plus activities include Swimming, Inflatable Castles, Water Slides, Kayaking, Snorkelling, Big Games, Art and Crafts all with qualified Austswim Staff. BookIngs are essentIal.
Love2Swim phone 4723 3447 Open tO public • learn tO Swim • birthday partieS/FunctiOnS water SlideS & Fun park • www.love2swimschool.com.au
PCYC
Story thanks to Elaine Seager
hop into the holidays Entertain your kids over the Easter holidays with a variety of fun school holiday activities [1] Conservation Volunteers
[6] Table Tennis Association
[11] Kirwan Tenpin & Squash
Creekwatch activities will run Mondays and
Coaching program for all ages with equipment
School holiday deal inc. one game of tenpin
Tuesdays. Cost: Free. Closed shoes required.
provided. Dates: 3, 5, 10, 12 April. Cost: $10 pp.
with a soft drink, hot chips & hot dog or chicken
For more info call 4721 4077 or go to
Call Gary on 0458 905 949 to register.
nuggets. Cost: $12 kids, $15 adults. For info call
www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
[2] Paul Sadler Swimland
Plus, room to spread out, kids play area in front of the big screen and tasty food from the Country Kitchen at family prices BYO fold up chair or picnic blanket
movies
2 feature movies for less than the price of 1 Sat 7 april - 7pm The Muppets Movie + 9pm War Horse Sat 14 april - 7pm Puss in Boots + 9pm Adventures of Tintin Sat 21 april - 7pm Happy Feet 2 + 9pm Journey 2 Sat 28 april - 7pm The Chipmunks 3 + 9pm We Bought a Zoo
ADULT $10 • CHILD $5 • FAMILY (2A+2C) $25
772 Black River Road, Blackriver
HAVE FUN
GET FIT BUILD UP YOUR CONFIDENCE
Join for only $45 & practice FREE FoR a month Contact Table Tennis Townsville before January 30 to register on 0458 905 949 or email bdm@ttta.org.au
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Free school holiday activities with entry available
Intensive week of swim lessons to learn and
from 31 Mar – 15 April (10am-2pm daily). For info
develop new skills. Great for new or lapsed
call 4750 0800 or go to www.reefhq.com.au
swimmers. Dates: 2-5 April. Call 4779 4647 or go
& 47 888 201
[7] Reef HQ
4773 2133 or go to www.kirwantenpin.com.au
[12] Island Leisure Resort (Magnetic Island) Crafty Tackers Art Room is open to the public from 1-4pm daily. Ages: 3+ (must be
to www.paulsadlerswimland.com for more info.
[8] Kingpin Bowling
[3] Kirwan Aquatic Centre
All-Action School Holiday passes allow 3 games
Open normal hours except 6-9 April (10am-4pm).
card. Cost: $24. For more info call 13 2695 or visit
Swimming Intensive Program with lessons every
www.kingpinbowling.com.au
[13] Willows Shopping Centre
[9] Tennis Camp (Western Suburbs Tennis Club)
From 31 March there will be a bunny barrow in
day costs $40. Dates: 2-5 & 10-13 April. School holiday program with a full range of activities also available. Cost: $35/day inc. lunch (school age children only). For more info call 4723 3447 or go to www.love2swimschool.com.au
of bowling, laser skirmish or an arcade game time
Beginners welcome and equipment provided. Age: 6-17 years. Dates: 2-4 April & 10-13 April
accompanied by an adult). Plaster casts, velvet art, 3D wooden models and lots more. Cost: from $5. Call 4778 5000 for more info or go to www. islandleisure.com.au
front of Coles where you can enter a colouring-in competition, grab an Easter egg and pat some live animals. Cost: Free.
[4] Rhee Tae Kwon-Do
(8.30am-12.30pm). Cost: $45 per day, $120
Classes will be running throughout the holidays.
afternoons costs $15 per day. Call Bill on 0438
Make your own teddies in Centre Court 9-14 April
Ask about free trial lessons for beginners. Call
213 729 or email ontourtennis@gmail.com
(9.30am-4.30pm). Cost: $5.
[5] Museum of Tropical Qld
[10] TMT Deportment & Etiquette Academy
[15] PCYC
Learn about NQ’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Marvellous Manners courses for 5-9 year olds.
Date: 5 April (12 noon-3pm). Cost $15 non-
Islander cultures – bush tucker and medicine,
Dates: 3, 11 or 12 April (9.30am-11.30am).
members. Call 4781 9100 for more info.
weaving, craft, traditional stories and dance. For
Culminates with a tea party. Cost: $90. For more
more info call Stephen on 4726 0603 or go to
information call Trisha on 0438 421 741 or email
www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
trisha.telford@iinet.net.au
0401 491 773 for more info.
for 3 days, $150 for 4 days. Swimming in the
[14] Stockland Townsville
Indoor laser skirmish for kids aged 10-18 years.
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Princess high Tea Parties
aVaILaBLE noW!
Sweeter than sugar
Give your little princess a sweet birthday treat. Book a high Tea Party today!
Story thanks to Elaine Seager
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HEROES
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all things sweet The centerpiece of any child’s birthday party is the cake. Who doesn’t love to dive in to a deliciously decorated cupcake? And, thanks to local business ‘Sweeter Than Sugar’ you can now base your entire party on cake decorating.
win fantastic prizes • Parents and Kids lucky door prize
Every morning the premises at Sweeter Than
up to 12 children. They are suitable for any age
Sweeter than Sugar is located at 169 Charters
• Loads of prizes, activities, games and fun for everyone
Sugar are filled with the yummy smell of freshly
but 3-13 years are the most ideal.
Towers Rd, Hyde Park and is also suitable for baby
• Spin and win on the Good Guys Wheel of fortune
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scrumptious recipes, each one topped with swirls of buttercream.
Parents can choose a theme for the cupcakes or cookies for their decorating party. Maree, the owner of Sweeter Than Sugar, has a three year old daughter so fairies, princesses and pink are
showers, bridal parties, and girly get together’s. Unique custom-made ‘occasion’ cakes including weddings, christenings, birthdays and corporate functions can also be ordered.
easily catered for. During the party, the children
For more info or to book call 0401 346 952 or go
After hours (6pm weeknights and 2pm
get to decorate their cupcakes and cookies under
to www.sweeterthansugar.com.au
weekends) the shop runs private decorating
supervision and then they can take them home.
parties including children’s birthday parties for
Parties start from $15 per child plus room hire.
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We are so lucky to have a beautiful island like
kettle, toaster, stove, microwave and sandwich
A big thanks to our hosts for driving us around
Maggie right on our doorstep. Only a short
press. The rooms have a real ‘beachy’ feel to
everywhere to try and find some clothes and also
20-minute boat trip and it feels like you could be
them and are perfect for families. Portacots and
to the pharmacist’s wife for lending us some!
a million miles away in a tropical paradise. For
highchairs are available free of charge if you need
families who want to stay somewhere easy and
them.
affordable on the island, the Island Leisure Resort at Nelly Bay is a real oasis.
who like to be active there is a fully equipped
Over 20 cOnveniently lOcated centres
opted not to take our car across and took one
tennis court plus an awesome games room
Call 4779 3277 to find the best centre for you
of the local buses that meets the ferry ($3.50).
equipped with table tennis, board games, kids
Granted it was a little hard to get our luggage
toys, books, and $1 pool and air hockey too.
kids and only took about 5 minutes to get to the resort. Alternatively we could have walked the 15 minutes to get there or taken one of the two cabs
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Return Sealink Ferry tickets: • Adults $29 • Child/Pensioner $14.50
If that isn’t enough, the resort has also started
• Student $19
their very own ‘Crafty Tackers Art Room’ for
• Family (2 adults, 3 children) $66
the kids to get stuck in to colouring in, cutting
• Children 4 years & under FREE
and pasting and other crafty fun and it’s open from 1-4pm. For a small additional cost (from
The resort itself has a unique architecture since it
$5) the kids can also do plaster fun with a huge
was originally built with families in mind with lots
assortment of things to paint and keep.
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chemist, a bottle shop, a takeaway food café
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There are 17 well-appointed rooms that cater for
(fabulous burgers and coffee) and a pizza shop.
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Nearby there is also a good Mexican restaurant.
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Island Leisure Resort is very attuned to the needs of families – we certainly felt well and truly looked after during our stay.
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Smile with a local Thanks to 4TO and Minty
smile with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about strange or funny trips to the doctors or dentists you have had with your kids? From: Sam
Pr ize
From: Rosemary Iloste
From: Angela
“When my eldest daughter was two we visited
“When my twins (a boy and girl) were about two I
“I took my daughter with me to the doctors once
a Bowen Therapist who’s clinic was decorated in
took them to a 24 hour medical centre. The Doctor
when I was going for a sunspot check. As I started
earthy tones and had soft furniture and lighting.
asked if they were identical. After almost falling off
taking all my clothes off my daughter looked
When the bearded male therapist came out,
my chair I said ‘no, there is a little bit of a difference’
mortified and said “Mummy! What are you doing?”
she screamed ‘Mummy I don’t want to go with
and held my fingers a little way apart to show him
the Monster in to his cave!’ The poor man was
what I meant.”
From: Shelley Cross
From: Kellie Doeblien
“My 4 year old daughter once got a bead stuck
Winner
mortified (and so was I!).”
From: Kaylene Hobson
up her nose. Assuming it was probably going to “My funny/not so funny trip to the doctor was
require instruments to remove it, the doctor got
“When my son got his 18 month vaccinations
when my son got a mini dice from a kinder
her to give it a blow first just to check. She was so
he didn’t cry and instead gave the nurse a hug
surprise stuck up his nose. When he was asked
scared about what he was going to do that she
and put his hand out for a lolly. When she didn’t
why he put it up there he said “I didn’t want to lose
blew hard enough for the bead to come flying out.
understand he ran in to the doctors office and got
it.” (And here’s a tip for other mums: The doctor got
It just missed the doctor, ricocheted around his
his own out of the drawer!”
it out by covering the other nostril and blowing in
room and finally came to rest somewhere behind
his mouth).
his bookcase!”
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