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Early Childhood What the Early Years Learning Framework means for your child

Gifted kids Is your child gifted?

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What’s On in August

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Hello again and welcome to our 21st Edition. I love this time of year, there’s always so much to do in the cooler months. Make sure you check out The Cultural Fest this month on our Strand Shoreline, it is such a magnificent event for families and a wonderful celebration.

Since the London Olympics are also in full swing we decided to give this month’s PakClub an international theme so come dressed as your favourite nationality! We hope you can join us. It’s FREE and lots of fun. I hope to see you all there.

Have a great month and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Debbie

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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & tell 06 Gifted kids 09 Catholic Education 11 Liar Liar 13 Women & finance 15

16 Nutrition 19

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23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Early education

things to win

21 What’s On

05 WIN Putumayo products

23 Mini Mag

05 WIN a New Age Nanas Book

31 PakBaby

19 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

35 Wardrobe Wake Up

24 WIN a mystery prize

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38 Collectibles

32 WIN a LeapFrog Toy

39 Biz Directory

38 WIN a Perth Mint Coin Collection

41 Kerplunk 42 Little Artists 44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets/Competition Winners 48 Smile with a Local

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August what’s New

inBRIEF Make It

Camp Quality Convoy

Wings & Wands

19 August

Culture Fest 15-19 August

The third annual convoy for Camp Quality will be on Sunday 19 August. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets again in support of children and their families living with

Don’t miss the opportunity to expose your kids to an

cancer. The massive convoy of trucks and bikes will finish up at the Townsville Showgrounds

array of diverse culture from around the world at this

for a Family Fun Day. To take part register at www.campquality,org.au/townsvilleconvoy

years five day Culture Fest. The Strand will be alive again for the 18th year with the festivals vibrant sights, sounds and smells. For more information go

Ready, Aim...Fun!

to www.culturalfest.org

REECE Mastin A new arts program has been designed for the under 5’s at the Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre. Starting 7 August it will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10am12pm. Cost: Gold Coin donation. Call 4773 8871 for more information.

If you’ve got princesses in your family, check out Effy’s Princess Boutique at the weekly markets or online. from pettiskirts to tutus, wings, wands, tops, dresses and hair accessories. They also stock formal and flower girl dress in many different sizes and styles. Find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/kidsnthings

gala Ball Local Mum, Nicole Lander, has created

Laser Tag is basically like high tech hide and

a kids party package that arrives at your

seek. The toy phasers emit infrared and the

doorstep in a box. Laser Tag in a Box offers

equipment has cool sound and light effects.

a step-by-step guide to organising a kid’s

It’s also a great way to get the kids out

party at home; it also includes hire of all the

into the yard. For more information email

equipment needed.

nicole@lasertag.com.au

Charit y screening Be one of the first to see Finding Nemo in 3D on Sunday 19 August at 2pm.

Tickets cost $11 including glasses. All proceeds from this screening will go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation Australia.

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4 August (1pm) X-Factor winner Reece Mastin will be performing 2-3 songs followed by autograph signings at Willows Shopping Centre. He will be performing in the Police Beat car park from 1pm with autograph signings to follow until 5pm in the Target Forecourt.

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What is your favourite thing or memory about growing up? Yearly family boating/camping/fishing trips to Goold Island, off Hinchinbrook.

Favourite way you spend your free time? Listening to music and catching up with friends.

What’s one of your most memorable mummy moments? When my youngest daughter Madison refused to wear appropriate clothes for her pre-school sports day. She won the 50m race in her favourite purple velvet bell sleeve top, denim skirt and long sequined ribbon as belt. It was so funny seeing her win in a flurry of velvet and sequins with a big smile on her face!

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Your favourite food? Chocolate anything, double or triple if available!

In 5 years time what do you hope to be doing? I was a stay-at-home mum until my youngest started school so now its time to focus on my career. I also plan to have finished my degree in Business Marketing by then.

Where would you love to visit overseas? I’m lucky in that I’ve travelled a lot but I would love to go to Mexico and drink cocktails on the beach next!

Your most annoying habit? My children would say being impatient – I am not fond of sitting in the car waiting!

Favourite family holiday destination?

My brother has a beautiful place overlooking the islands at Shute Harbour.

It’s my favourite place because it’s a quick drive away and we always have an amazing time there.

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Gardner’s multiple intelligences have been used to identify the many potential areas of child giftedness. These types of intelligences, along with examples of activities which reflect them, include: • Spatial – doing puzzles, drawing and painting.

• Verbal/language – writing, reading and speaking.

• Logic and mathematics – numbers and problem solving.

• Body – dancing and sport.

• Musical – singing, composing and playing an instrument.

• Naturalistic – understanding the natural world.

• Interpersonal – relating to others, communication and leadership.

• Intrapersonal – reflecting and being self-sufficient.

A child who is performing, or can perform, in one of these areas significantly better than might be expected given his or her age might be gifted. This being said, some accelerated learning programs for gifted children require a standardised assessment of the child’s performance to be carried out by a professional, such as a psychologist, before enrolment.

Ms Hewton believes such acceleration and extension programs can be extremely beneficial for gifted children, especially given gifted

Gifted kids Story thanks to Dan Miller

We all know Grandma is more than happy to pinch the cheeks of her little precocious pianist or

She says that while education policy requires that state schools identify gifted students and provide them with some kind of program, you may still need to shop around to get the best for your child.

“The policy requirement is not backed by adequate funding, but hopefully there are schools with action plans that include differentiation, ability grouping and acceleration in its many forms (rather than just gradeskipping).”

While schools can be very valuable in nurturing gifted kids it is still important for parents to stay informed on the topic.

“Knowledgeable parents may be better able to negotiate with schools for gifted education provisions, or make more satisfactory alternative arrangements for their children’s education.”

“If parents know what giftedness is and what gifted children need, they will be able to better support the gifted child. In some cases the high ability child can be recognised within the family and celebrated,” Ms Hewton says.

Checklist of giftedness Sophisticated sense of humour

exactly makes a child gifted and how can you nourish those gifts?

Abstract thinking

Ability to absorb information rapidly

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While she believes that giftedness is more than just grasping schoolwork quickly and easily, she does concede that intelligence lies at the heart of gifted performance.

“It does not refer only to the profoundly gifted, but to anyone who has a high ability, anyone who is capable of performing at the level of excellence in any worthwhile area of human endeavour.”

“Giftedness relates to the brain, to intellect, or general intelligence. You cannot perform at levels of excellence, i.e., gifted performances demonstrating mastery, in any area – not arts, not sports – without intellect. It is not usually

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“Gifted children flourish in school environments where teachers are positive and provide options for them to proceed as fast as they want, and in greater depth and complexity throughout the curriculum,” she says. “They appreciate teachers who are actively looking for the gifted and know how to recognise and extend these high ability children.”

The following checklist is provided by the Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children. It’s by no means an exhaustive list but the examples given are intended to raise awareness of giftedness in children.

prodigious painter and exclaim “oh

udith Hewton, State Secretary of the Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children, believes the term giftedness is often misunderstood.

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children’s potential to become bored with unchallenging classroom work.

possible to be gifted without high intelligence,” she says.

Some academics working in the area believe defining giftedness in terms of only academic achievement is too narrow-minded.

In the 1980s, psychologist Howard Gardner put forward a theory in which he identified multiple areas of intelligence, many of which don’t necessarily relate to traditional academics.

• identifying and solving problems effectively • reasoning and arguing logically and creatively • generalising and transferring skills/concepts • dual focusing • intolerance of injustice

Early milestones • speaking 50+ words at 12 months • speaking 4+ word statements at 18 months • sitting up at 5 months • walking at 10 months • reading before school age

• appreciating wordplay and puns • loving the ridiculous and the absurd

• reading advanced or adult material • intense focus and drive when interested QAGTC is a member-funded community organisation dedicated to providing up to date information to all-comers to raise awareness of the needs of gifted children.

Their website can be found at www.qagtc. org.au

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Catholic Kindy’s

Kindergartens catholic

T

he Government’s aim to enable every

Attending Kindergarten is an important step for

child in Australia to have a place in

your child. It will help them learn skills that they

kindergarten is based on the knowledge

will build on throughout their life.

that early childhood education provides a strong foundation for your child’s future schooling.

Kindergarten helps children: • grow socially and emotionally • develop and extend their communication skills

Kindergarten is an important first step in your child’s education

The average cost for Catholic Kindergartens on Catholic school sites for 2013 will be $75 - $80 a week. Health Care and Pensioner cardholders are eligible for fee assistance.

Catholic Kindergarten programs available on Catholic school sites are supported by the

• build a self-confidence

Townsville Catholic Diocese under the auspices of

• build a sense of identity

St Mary Mackillop Kindergartens.

• learn to be creative and active learners

• St Joseph’s School, The Strand

• further assist them with reading, writing

• Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan

and mathematics The Catholic Kindergarten education program is designed to improve your child’s development.

The education program delivered has been developed from the Kindergarten Learning Guideline set by the Queensland Studies Authority. The program is delivered by a four

• St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun • St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa • St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres Mundingburra, Kirwan, Rasmussen, Ingham and Mount Isa

year university trained early childhood education

For more information visit www.tsv.catholic.

teacher, 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year.

edu.au/kindergarten or email kindergarten@

Catholic Kindergartens offer families an education program delivered in a Catholic environment

tsv.catholic.edu.au or call Townsville Catholic Education on 4773 0900

where the spirituality of each child is valued.

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How parents should handle their children’s lying depends on what is motivating them to lie, writes Jutta Dempsey

problem solving and then praise them when they

child is under five years of age you don’t need to

use it.

be too concerned because they have difficulty understanding the difference between reality and imagination.

[3] Over-prediction Some children lie because they over-predict

However, for school-aged children it’s important to

the reaction of teacher’s and parents finding

find out why they are lying and address the source

out the truth. One of the most productive ways

of the problem rather than the symptom. Yelling

of addressing this is to provide a child with

will only worsen the situation so give yourself

clear boundaries, and yet emphasise that these

some time away from your child to calm down and

boundaries are negotiable. Talk through the child’s

think about how to handle the situation.

thought process to help to gain an understanding

Here are some of the reasons why children lie

of their thinking.

and what you can do about it:

[4] Modeling

[1] Fear

Parents telling ‘white’ lies can be confusing for

Lying to cover up the truth of a wrongdoing is very common, especially among children with parents who tend to be angry, restrictive and rigid.

The problem with punishing lying sourced by fear is that the punishment is not associated with lying

children because the mind of a child is a lot more black and white. They don’t comprehend ‘grey’ areas.

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Lying

When you catch your child lying it’s natural to

[2] Habit

The psychological pattern of the compulsive liar destroys the bond of trust between a child

Sometimes lying becomes such a habit that a

and parents. Once it has been assimilated into

child may even insist it’s the truth when they’re

a child’s temperament it becomes increasingly

confronted with it. There are a myriad of possible

difficult to stop so the immediate intervention

causes including low self esteem, a need to be

of a psychologist or psychiatrist who works with

perfect, not liking being wrong or attention

children is required. They will provide parents

seeking (eg. if a new baby arrives). It often starts

with specific parenting styles and a deeper

with exaggeration and white lies.

understanding of the problem they face whilst

This kind of lying is often strengthened by hostile confrontation so it’s more effective to give the

giving age-appropriate psychotherapy for the child.

child an opportunity to retract the lie without

Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist at

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Women Finance

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

Money news

News Finance

Cost of KIDS If you thought having a baby was an expensive exercise think again. New research by Suncorp has revealed that the most expensive year to raise a child is seventeen.

Teenagers cost their parents $237 per week,

By Fiona Thorogood

compare d to $206 per week for infants, $167 per week for toddlers and $163 for primary school aged children.

While babies often require a large financial outlay, it’s the ongoing costs associated with education, entertainment and communication, which escalate considerably once the child hits high school. These costs are even greater for parents who opt for private education.

QCCU finance

Preparing for C h ri stmas Funding your children’s education!

The cost of education in Australia is on

investment funds, all of which have their

the rise with some estimates putting

place according to the purpose of the

the cost of a public school education in

savings.

excess of $100,000 over a full primary and secondary education and for private schooling this figure can be in excess of $420,000. Whilst these figures are quite daunting, they do not even take into consideration tertiary education, such as university.

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balances and credit card statements.

tmas One way to avoid this is with a Chris unts acco e Club savings account. Thes are designed to encourage you to save

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However, with a little planning and

the ‘if I can see it in my pay packet, I can

understanding of what saving and

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Health pak

Doctor pak

acne: the role of diet Until recently, conventional treatment for acne has been confined to topical applications, good skin care and hygiene practices and oral medication in the form of antibiotics, retinoids (vitamin A medication) and hormonal agents like the contraceptive pill.

Eating during

pregnancy

By Dr Julia Driscoll Pregnant ladies often ask me what they can eat.

I prefer to answer it by saying anything except these things: • Raw meat, raw fish and seafood, raw chicken or raw eggs are best avoided because of food poisoning

However, Melbourne dermatologist Dr

fed a more typical teenage diet of milk,

George Varigos has been studying the

white bread, potatoes and sugary drinks

relationship between acne and diet after

and snacks.

a 2002 study revealed that acne was a predominantly westernised condition.

Vartigos says “Diet cannot be overlooked as fundamental to treating acne but it’s only

that may cause deleterious effects in the growing baby. Always cook the food and eat it hot.

• Large growing ocean fish (eg. shark, blue fin tuna) may contain high amounts of mercury so limit your exposure to these fish. River fish and smaller fish are fine.

Subsequent studies have found milk to

one aspect of a broader treatment program

be one of the main foods that causes

which includes plenty of exercise, good

acne flare-ups and that adolescents on

skin hygiene (strictly no scrubbing), the use

a diet high in protein and carbohydrates

of medications when need be and a diet

with a low glycaemic index had less

that includes oily fish (for omega 3 fatty

• Soft cheeses (eg. brie, fetta) or anything made

acne breakouts. In fact, they had a 50%

acids) which have shown to improve skin

from unpasteurised milk. This is to avoid listeria

reduction of acne compared to the group

health and appearance.”

food poisoning that can cause miscarriage.

• Unwashed fruits and vegetables – these have the potential to transmit toxoplasmosis.

• Avoid any ‘foreign smallgoods’ that aren’t

WHOOPING Cough cough The recent resurgence of whooping the ed hten cases in Australia has heig ting importance of vaccination and isola to Dr rding acco people who are infected, s Jone yl Cher Philip Britton and Professor d. mea West at of the Children’s Hospital

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They say older children and adults do of not always show classical symptoms ce sour a the disease but they are often m of infection for young infants, for who s. erou dang whooping cough can be very tion unisa While the current national imm

infants schedule recommends vaccinating with age of ths mon six at two, four and , booster doses at four and 15-17 years r olde in seen been has unity waning imm . dule sche this with ts adul children and on is “For this reason, a booster vaccinati have who ps grou for now recommended le peop with act cont in g a high risk of bein ning plan ts adul ding inclu in at-risk groups, of a pregnancy, adult family members hcare healt and newborns, and child workers.”

manufactured to Australia’s high standard in food production.

• Limit caffeine and give up all alcohol and nicotine.

Remember to take folic acid supplements at least as it has been proven to decrease the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects and have lots and lots of calcium.

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor and the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For more information go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

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Nutrition pak

Product news

By Rebecca Collins BND, APD, AN

managing Allergies One of the main problems parents encounter when they have children with allergies or intolerances is how to prepare a variety of meals that the whole family can enjoy, so here are a few tips to make dinnertime more manageable.

[1] Plan ahead Writing a weekly family meal plan will save you a lot of time and stress in the long run.

Food planning is also a great way to involve the kids so make it a family ritual to sit down and plan the meals for the week. Getting the kids involved in the cooking is also a great way for them to learn about food.

[2] Cook in bulk We all have those times when things do not go exactly as we have planned, and having

These new muesli bars are a great for kid’s lunch

[3] Keep it simple

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When multiple allergies are involved in

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build it up. For example: • Cook a base meal including meat and vegetables the whole family can enjoy what each family member can tolerate

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child Firstly, you need to establish why your they that it Is . kfast brea eat to doesn’t want the like t don’ they that or don’t feel hungry hungry If it’s because your child doesn’t feel they in the morning it could be because re. Is befo t nigh the h muc have eaten too king snac are they if or their dinner too large they that be also a lot after dinner? It may that their are so used to not having breakfast

If you have a nutrition related question, post it on the Nutrition Guru’s facebook wall and a dietitian will answer one of our reader’s questions to feature in PakMag each month.

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with TROY WILLIAMS

kitchen kids Easy Banana Bread

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pantry parents Recipe thanks to: Sophie brown

• 1 cup plain flour

Easy Choc Mousse

• 1/2 cup self-raising flour

• 250g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 600ml thick Custard

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 300ml thickened Cream

• 125g butter, melted, cooled

• White chocolate, thickly

• 2 eggs, whisked

grated, to serve

Recipe thanks to: Angela Langtree

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Fl yum av m ou y rs !

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Method

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as good as they look

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of a loaf pan.

Place the chocolate and custard in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan

Combine flours, sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk butter and

of simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water).

eggs together. Stir in banana. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth the

Use a metal spoon to stir until chocolate melts and mixture is

surface. Bake for 45-50 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre

smooth. Set aside for 15 mins to cool. Use an electric beater to whisk

comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 10 mins before turning out

the cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add to the chocolate

onto a wire rack. Serve warm spread with butter.

mixture and gently fold until just combined. Spoon evenly among eight serving glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour or until set. Sprinkle with grated white chocolate to serve.

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1/08/12

Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Magic Mike

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

1/08/12

The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

1/08/12

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

Relationships Guru - Social Skills Training

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

1/08/12

IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - World Breastfeeding Week

9:30 AM

4775 6984

1/08/12

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

1/08/12

Ronald McDonald House, Townsville Hopital

PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

10:00 AM

0430 233 055

Free

2/08/12

The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

2/08/12

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

Free

3/08/12

The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

3/08/12

Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

4/08/12

Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - THE ARTISTOCATS

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

4/08/12

Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Amazing Spiderman (M) / That's My Boy (MA)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

4/08/12

Townsville Civic Theatre

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: "Families Concert"

10:00 AM

www.afcm.com.au

Cost

4/08/12

Willows Shopping Centre

Reece Mastin performing LIVE atWillows Shopping Centre

1:00 PM

4799 9102

5/08/12

Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - THE ARTISTOCATS

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

5/08/12

Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island Art Safari

10:00 AM

4758 1119

Free

6/08/12

The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

6/08/12

Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

7/08/12

The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

7/08/12

Pinnacles Art Gallery

Make It - Art for under 5's

10:00 AM

4773 8871

Donation

7/08/12

Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

8/08/12

Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - The Dark Knight Rises

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

8/08/12

The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

8/08/12

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

9/08/12

The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

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Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

10/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

10/08/12 Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8

10/08/12 Paul Sadler Swimland Riverside Gardens

Swordy 1 km swim medal attempt

6:00 PM

4779 4647

10/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

11/08/12 Bohlevale State School

‘Country Fair’

11:00 AM

0423 430 135

11/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - FOX AND THE HOUND

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

11/08/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Snow White and the Huntsman (M) /Battlefield (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

11/08/12 North Shore Town Square

NQ Farmers Market

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/northshorenq

Free

11/08/12

Northern Beaches Festival 2012

12/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - FOX AND THE HOUND

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

13/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

13/08/12

Taming the Tiger - Anger Management

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

13/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

13/08/12 Townsville RSL Stadium

Townsville Careers Expo

10:00 AM

www.careersevent.com

14/08/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

14/08/12

Fear Busters - Anxiety Management Skills

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

14/08/12 Flinders Street Library

Free

15/08/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - The Sapphires

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

15/08/12

Relationships Guru - Social Skills Training

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

15/08/12 Aitkenvale Branch

Queensland Country Credit Union - Home Buyers' Information Night

6:00 PM

4750 3350

free

15/08/12 IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Returning to Work

9:30 AM

4775 6984

15/08/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Me and My Shadow - Runs till 17th

6:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

15/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

15/08/12 Strand Park

Townsville Cultural Festival 2012 till 19th

15/08/12

PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

10:00 AM

0430 233 055

Free

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

Ronald McDonald House, Townsville Hopital

16/08/12 The Women's Centre

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Our August Awesome Art

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TIME

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COST

Ethan Harvey

Nate Pons

16/08/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Opera Queensland’s The Mikado

7:30 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

16/08/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Me and My Shadow - Runs till 17th

9:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

16/08/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Me and My Shadow - Runs till 17th

12:30 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

16/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

16/08/12 Strand Park

Townsville Cultural Festival 2012 till 19th

17/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

17/08/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Me and My Shadow - Runs till 17th

9:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

17/08/12 Riverway Arts Centre

Me and My Shadow - Runs till 17th

12:30 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

17/08/12 Strand Park

Townsville Cultural Festival 2012 till 19th

www.culturalfest.org

www.culturalfest.org

18/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - DUMBO

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

18/08/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars -Men in Black (M) / The Dark Knight Rises (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost Cost

18/08/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

10th Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia Winner

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

18/08/12 Toomulla Beach Camp Grounds

Toomulla Beach Junior Fishing Competition

8:00 AM

0418 612 546

18/08/12 Strand Park

Townsville Cultural Festival 2012 till 19th

www.culturalfest.org

Livvy Jensen

Grace Butler

19/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - DUMBO

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

19/08/12 Townsville Mini Golf

Pakclub - "International"

3.00 PM

4034 3331

Free

9:00 AM

0427 158 925

19/08/12 Bushland Beach Skate Park

Stockland North Shore Extreme Sports Day

19/08/12 Strand Park

Townsville Cultural Festival 2012 till 19th

20/08/12 NATIONAL

RSPCA - Cupcake Day

20/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

20/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

21/08/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

www.culturalfest.org www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au

21/08/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

22/08/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - The Bourne Legacy

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

22/08/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

22/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

23/08/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

23/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

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August what’s on

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green = kids

blue = adults

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VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

24/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

24/08/12 Mt. Louisa House of Praise

Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS

9:30 AM

0411 056 483

$8 Free

24/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

24/08/12 Calvary Christian College

Calvary Christian College Spring Fair

4:00 PM

4722 9216

24/08/12 Magnetic Island

Great Tropical Jazz Party Magnetic Island

12:00 PM

magneticjazz@hotkey.net.au Cost

25/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - BRAVE (2D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

$6

25/08/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Ted (MA) / American Pie (MA)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

25/08/12 North Shore Town Square

NQ Farmers Market

6:00 AM

www.facebook.com/northshorenq

Free

25/08/12 Anglican Church of Ascension

Quota International - Annual Trivia Night

7:00 PM

4779 2143

$15

25/08/12 Paluma Community Centre

Ephemera in the Mist - Market and Food stalls

25/08/12 Magnetic Island

Great Tropical Jazz Party Magnetic Island

4773 7675 12:00 PM

magneticjazz@hotkey.net.au Cost

26/08/12 Event Cinemas

Family Flicks - BRAVE (2D)

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

26/08/12 Saunders Beach Community centre

Queensland Country Credit Union - Big Family Day Out

10:00 AM

4778 6330

26/08/12 Paluma Community Centre

Ephemera in the Mist - Market and Food stalls

$6

4773 7675

26/08/12 Magnetic Island

Great Tropical Jazz Party Magnetic Island

12:00 PM

magneticjazz@hotkey.net.au Cost

27/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

27/08/12

Taming the Tiger - Anger Management

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

27/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

28/08/12 The Women's Centre

Craft group

1:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

28/08/12

Fear Busters - Anxiety Management Skills

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

28/08/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

29/08/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Hope Springs

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

29/08/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

29/08/12

Relationships Guru - Social Skills Training

3:30 PM

4721 5859

Cost

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance

29/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library 29/08/12

Ronald McDonald House, Townsville Hopital

30/08/12 The Women's Centre

Free

PIPA (Preterm Infants Parents Association)

10:00 AM

0430 233 055

Free

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

30/08/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

31/08/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

31/08/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Jon English in Rock Revolution

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

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)

7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre

9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at

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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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Mosman Street INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park

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By Melanie Clarke

N

umerous studies have shown that the

(inc. early literacy and numeracy) and social and

first five years of a child’s life is vital for

emotional development. It has five learning goals

learning and development. So when

for educators to help children develop:

the Federal Government announced it’s intention to revamp Australia’s schooling system, one of it’s initiatives was to invest $2.5 million to develop Australia’s first national Early Years Learning Framework.

The goal of this new Framework is to create consistency across the country so that all young children from birth to five years are receiving

If your child is in any form of early childhood care you’ll no doubt have heard of the Early Years Learning Framework, but what exactly is it and what does it mean for your child?

• a strong sense of their identity • connections with their world • a strong sense of wellbeing • confidence and involvement in their learning; • effective communication skills.

good quality care and education before they

How can parents be involved?

start school. It provides a guide for all early

While the Framework is a guide for early

childhood educators and applies to a range of

childhood educators, parents can also play a role

settings including long day care, kindergarten or

in enhancing its affects on their child’s learning.

family day care. It isn’t a curriculum or syllabus

By staying in close contact with your child’s

and doesn’t dictate how or what to teach. Instead

carers and educators, you enable them to get to

it ensures that children are developing a holistic

know and understand your child better and as a

sense of themselves, their community and the

consequence they can better tailor their learning

world around them.

programs to your child’s interests.

So what does it teach?

For example, information you provide about

While it may sound very academic the

learning opportunities in their early childhood

foundation of the Framework is based on the

setting. Photos of visiting family members, things

understanding that young children learn best

you’ve collected on your weekend camping trip

through play. Play enables young children to

etc are all great ways to link what’s going on at

make sense of the world around them and by

home with their time in daycare or kindy.

using this Framework, early childhood educators guide children’s play by carefully designing learning environments and activities.

things you’re doing as a family can spark ideas for

To find out more or to access translations visit www.deewr.gov.au/earlychildhood or ask your child’s early childhood educator.

The Early Years Learning Framework emphasises the importance of communication and language

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Baby NewS

Baby Bridges The Baby Bridges program has just launched in Townsville the need for more support for parents

education and support to families who

and children in this age group, the Baby

have a baby or young child 0 – 5 years

Bridges program offers information,

diagnosed with a disability. Delivered

counselling, group therapy and

by disability services provider, the

specialist care for families during the

Horizon Foundation, which recognised

baby and toddler years.

Postnatal Help

hide&seek

The program was developed to give

Toddler Games top 3

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skin to skin

By zoe strickland

Many studies now show that skin-to-skin contact between mum and baby immediately after the birth are vitally important.

Many studies now show that skin-to-

of 10 – 12 inches so while looking at your

skin contact between mum and baby

face they’re busily firing and wiring brain

immediately after the birth are vitally

connections.

important. Snuggling in mum’s arms not

the latest

Toys Toys on the go

So there is no need to rush during this

only makes baby happier, it also helps

precious time. Early baby checks can all

regulate their skin temperature, energy

be done with baby on your chest and

requirement and glucose levels.

weighing and bathing can wait.

There are also benefits for mum since skinto-skin contact enhances your hormones after birth to help your body continue contracting the uterus to expel the placenta and seal up the blood vessels.

This close contact has also been shown to be important for early brain development.

Babies are born with a focusing distance

pregnant women, women in the first year

Association) says that too many

after childbirth and women who have

Australians are not reaching out for help

experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

as figures show 1 in 7 new mothers and

Call 4042 7331 for more information.

1 in 10 new fathers experience postnatal

PANDA’s website (www.panda.org.au)

depression. Locally, Perinatal ATAPS

also has a wealth of information and a

provides free counseling services for

helpline on 1300 726 306.

bubbles

PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression

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babes

in arms

The Birch Carroll & Coyle Babes in Arms sessions during August are:

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LeapFrog has recently extended their range of educational tech toys with some on-the-go portable toys for tots to toddlers. My Talking LapPup ($29.99) is suitable for babies from six months to two years. It comes complete with five colourful shape buttons, peek-a-boo surprises and more than 40 catchy learning songs and activities all designed to stimulate fun, investigative play. For

• 1 Aug - Magic Mike • 8 Aug - The Dark Knight Rises • 15 Aug - The Sapphires • 22 Aug - The Bourne Legacy • 29 Aug - Hope Springs

more information on Leapfrog and their products go to www.leapfrog.com.au

For your chance to win one

Children under five go free and can make as much noise as they like!

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Wardrobe wake up

Andrea has been hiding herself under overly big clothes since her daughter was born, but now its time to let out her inner minx!

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Sassy

Andrea’s makeover Wardrobe Personal Stylist Gerlinda Aras: “Like many mums Andrea rarely gets the opportunity to pamper herself and has been wearing the same clothes since her daughter was born. All her clothes screamed frumpy mummy and left her feeling drab. Andrea wanted an outfit to wear on a girls night out, so we ditched the

before

and chose a flattering tunic with a belt to give her

after

Update your clothes & shed 10 years!

3⁄4 faded denims for some sexy fitted black jeggings Zip through tab collar jacket, Crossroads $59.95

waist definition. The red jacket shows off the coloured

Wavy Print Tunic, Crossroads $19.95

surprisingly Andrea’s daughter didn’t recognise her

Shell necklace, Rockmans $24.99 Printed bangles, Rockmans $14.99 Beaded bracelet, Rockmans $14.99 Black Jeggings, Crossroads $39.95

highlights in her hair and brought out her eyes. Not when she picked her up from daycare!”

Hair Crystal: “Andrea has a fun and funky personality so we wanted to create a dramatic change to reflect her personality. Whilst her new style is low maintenance, the red colour makes a statement. We did a colour correction followed by toned foils.”

Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for Mirror Image Consultations www.mirrorimageconsultations.com Want a makeover? Send in a photo and a few words as to why you would like one to competitions@pakmag.com.au

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Kids

The decision about when to start children in

Many of the skills that children can learn through

dance classes largely depends on your family’s

dance translate into the classroom. Learning

timetable because some dance studios offer

the importance of practice, discipline and focus

classes from as early as the age of two. Whilst

can help children at school while those who

these early classes usually involve participation

are introduced to examinations learn about

from the parents, by the age of three most

commitment and goal setting too.

children are ready to explore dance more independently.

So how do you choose a school?

Mixed dance classes are often a great way to

Dance has become very popular in North

introduce children to the different styles of

Queensland in the last few years so there are

dance because they devote half of the class

several studios to choose from. Like all activities

time to a couple of different genres of dance

there are safety concerns relating to dance

eg. Ballet, Jazz, Tap or even singing. By exposing

with children so you may want to visit each

young children to different dance genres it helps

of the studios you’re considering and find out

determine which appeals to them most so they

what qualifications the teachers have, whether

can easily choose their preferred style later on.

the premises are safe and whether or not they have a Blue Card (necessary for child related

Whilst there’s no doubt that dance is great fun it

employment) and a child protection policy.

does also have a number of benefits for children.

In terms of physical development the benefits are

Since most mums rely on word of mouth for

obvious - it helps develop gross and fine motor

referrals this is probably the best place to start.

skills, strength and stamina, good posture, body

Ask around the other parents but also bear in

awareness, balance, coordination, agility, poise

mind that each child is an individual and what

and grace.

suits one child may not suit yours. So find the right dance school and a good teacher (fun

But dance also helps improve a child’s social and

spirited teachers tend to be infectious) that suits

communication skills as well as self-confidence

you and your child.

and self esteem. For these reasons, dance is not just for outgoing children, it can really help shy

Most importantly, remember most of our kids

children connect with others and because it’s

won’t make it to the Royal Ballet but the pure joy

such a great creative outlet it also helps reduce

of bending, bouncing and balancing will be more

anxiety.

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Collectibles

Collecting W

e all have different interests and

While the aim of being a collector is about the

hobbies and what often starts as

joy it brings, it is also worth noting that some

a casual interest in something can

collections can actually sell for big bucks later

lead to a passion for collecting the most amazing

down the track if they have been well looked after

things. Finding items for a collection is all part of

and kept in mint condition. Some stamps, coins,

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of dollars, many even in the millions, if rare and

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well-maintained.

collections and it is a wonderful hobby to pass on to your children. A lot of parents and grandparents already have well-established collections of their own which can introduce children to the actual art of such a hobby.

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But if you are introducing your children to the joys of collecting, the goal is really to find something your child is interested in and help nurture this by sharing in the adventure with them. Provide them with ways of displaying their collection such

People collect all sorts of things from coins,

as albums or special boxes. Help them document

stamps and comic books through to bugs, rocks,

and label their favourite things with a bound

badges, medals, dolls, caps, model and vintage

journal or little tags. And let them play with and

cars, trains, vintage toys, military memorabilia,

enjoy their collection rather than making them

rare books, old records, spoons, old cameras,

keep their items in the original packaging for

musical instruments, guns, shells, buttons,

future value. They can always collect rare and

rockstar memorabilia, artwork and antiques.

valuable items as they get older, but while they are

Many people are collectors without even

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Collecting can instil a sense of pride, ownership and responsibility in children. They learn how to take care of precious items, they may begin to understand the value of money and also learn about history as they start to research the origins of their collectables. For example, collecting stamps and coins will inevitably teach children about history, geography, different cultures, famous people, monarchies and many other facts as they collect these items from different countries. Collections can also stem from travel, with people collecting things from every country they visit such as snow globes, spoons, postcards or even a country’s currency and then displaying the notes and coins in an album.

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television, laptops, iPods and other modern

food items they select when it is their turn

gadgets are a more attractive option for many children and teenagers than traditional pastimes like playing boardgames, reading books, and for younger ones playing hide and seek or climbing trees. Is it just a result of the digital revolution changing the way we live, or are we also losing touch with spending quality time together as a

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It forced them to spend time together and she says it reconnected the family and strengthened their bond as a family unit.

One of the best family activities that can be enjoyed together and enhances bonding and quality family time is playing boardgames. A national survey conducted by Hasbro Games suggests playing boardgames helps with educational development and social skills as well as improving self esteem, concentrations levels include improving patience, teamwork, sharing, critical thinking and good sportsmanship.

There is now such a wide range of boardgames on the market that children from as young as two or three can be involved. These are the most popular

Hedbanz: players wear a headband with a card stuck on the front and they must correctly guess what item or action is on their card.

Other good games include Scrabble Junior, Uno, Twister, Operation, Electronic Pick Out Sticks, Charades and Rapidough, where players make things out of playdough.

Then of course, there are the classic family favourites such as Monopoly, Cluedo, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Pictionary, Articulate, Cranium, Scattergories, Pass The Bomb, Pictureka, Celebrity Head and Charades. Many of these games now come in travel versions or have been jazzed up as an electronic boardgame.

While there is definitely a place for technology in our lives and the digital revolution has made

Boardgames for 2-5 year olds

life easier in many ways, it should not be at the

Elefun: a long-nosed elephant shoots butterflies

and family time. Playing games together as a

out of his trunk which kids can catch in nets

family helps kids understand how to work as

Gator Golf: two plastic golf clubs, balls and an alligator head that players must hit the ball in to

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Jenga, Bright Buttons and Piranha Panic.

children whereby the family were disconnected

Hullabaloo: kids continually move to different

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part of a team and enjoy each other’s company.

It makes them feel elated and empowered when they win, and teaches them how to handle losing.

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Kids

activity

Little Artists

Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Inspired by two new books with great creative ideas for kids, Amanda Cranston tries out some new craft activities

Faux Lino Printing p44 You will need: • Craft foam • Sharp pencil • Texta • Scissors • Water-based printing ink • Large plastic sheet (perspex or polypropylene) • Roller • Paper • Metal spoon [1] With a sharp pencil, scratch an illustration into the sheet of craft foam. Draw the picture onto the foam first in texta, then scratch over the lines with texta. Grooves need to be scratched deeply into the foam, then you can cut the foam into a shape or around your picture after you have made your illustration.

[2] Roll your ink out nice and smooth so you can get a thin, even coverage on the roller.

By Carly Schwerdt, Penguin Books RRP $39.95

[3] Once the roller is evenly coated, gently roll it over the foam until the foam is evenly covered with ink. Make sure you hold it flat

while rolling so foam won’t stick to your roller.

Your scratched grooves shouldn’t have any ink in them, if they do you have probably used too much ink or your grooves might not be deep enough.

[4] Lay a sheet of paper on a clean surface.

Carefully place the inked foam facedown onto the paper and gently smooth it flat. With the back of a spoon rub the foam in circular motions, pressing it firmly in to the paper.

[5] Gently lift one corner of the foam away from the paper and peel it back, being careful not to smudge your print (it can help to hold the opposite end of the foam down as you do this). You can make many prints using your foam template, simply wash the foam and the plastic sheet and start again.

Extract from the book Little Artists Handmade by Carly Schwerdt, published by Penguin, RRP $39.95. Edited extracts printed with permission.

Button Rings p26

[2] Trim the raised hole on your button backs

You can also use normal decorative buttons or

bit tricky so please ask an adult for help).

beads you like for this activity.

You will need:

[4] Press the side of your button onto the ring base that’s topped with glue. Allow to dry for

or decorative buttons

about 10 minutes.

• Ring bases (available in craft and fabric stores

Top tip:

• Some small pieces of fabric no larger than 5cm x 5cm (if using button covering kit)

Photography by Tim De Neefe

[3] Place a dab of glue on to your ring base.

• Button covering kit (available in fabric stores),

such as Spotlight)

By Katie Evans, Penguin Books RRP $24.95

with some sharp multi-purpose scissors (this is a

• Glue some sequins or little beads to the top of your ring to add some real bling!

• Try to use fabric with a very small pattern.

• Craft glue

Larger patterns tend to disappear on such a

[1] Follow the instructions on the back of the

small surface.

button covering kit to cover your buttons with the small pieces of fabric you have chosen.

Extract from the book Little Things for Busy Hands by Katie Evans, photography by Tim De Neefe, published by Penguin, RRP $24.95. Edited extracts printed with permission.

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Funny

stories Thanks to 4TO and Minty

Laughs local

This month on facebook we’ve been asking mums the question “The London Olympics are in full swing and our athletes are going for gold after years of training. What’s your idea of exercise?”

Winner Sarah Kuno “I have more muscles now than I ever did before having kids. Even when I was doing weights”

Amanda Aylward

Mel n Stevie

Elisabeth Crichton

“Running from the neighbours dog”

“Doing the school drop offs with three kids under

Tara Robertson

five years of age in torrential rain with a two year

“School holidays with the kids at home”

hand who wants to swing off my arm like Tarzan

Chon Ky

and directing my five year old to walk, not run.

“Walking the kids to school. I manage to fit in a

peak hour traffic and then drop the younger

cardio workout and some squats by carrying all

ones off at nanas. Perhaps I should sing Advance

the baggage they drop behind them”

Australia Fair because I certainly feel like I’ve won

Chrissy Dalglish

gold after achieving all this!”

“Just thinking about going bush walking without

“Having four boys aged 3, 4, 6 and 7. They

actually doing it since having my first child six

definitely keep me fit”

years ago”

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old on my hip whilst gripping my three year olds

Since I work fulltime I do the mad dash in school

Vicy Stephenson “Wearing my one year old while I go walking with my 2½ year old toddling after me”