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Happy New Year and welcome to our first edition for 2013. Firstly, a huge thank you to all who attended our “Crazy Christmas” Party in December at the North Shore Leisure Centre.

I had a ball and want to thank Deb and everyone who helped make it a success.

I’ve recently joined PakMag after moving my family up from Ayr last year.

I am mum to four beautiful children - Chad (8), Mya-Jayne (5) and twins Karringtyn and Kamryn (3). I also love to teach dance so you might see me prancing around the dance schools.

I hope you enjoy our summer edition and be sure to stick to those new years resolutions, or if you are like me, they’ll have to wait till school starts.

Don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Nat pakmag Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication & Sales Manager: Natalie Griffiths NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342 Sales Phone: 0427 725 624 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

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parents 02 What’s New 05 Show & Tell 08 Balancing Act 11 Catholic Education 12 Open Home 15 Self Esteem 17 Women & Finance 19

PakHealth

20 Nutrition

kids 27

Kid’s MiniMag

babies 35 Baby News: Choosing Formula

things to win

23 PakFood

06 WIN Child Safe DVD’s

25 What’s On

23 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

27 Mini Mag

28 WIN tickets to a Disney Show

35 PakBaby

29 4 mystery prizes to WIN

39 Cool for School

30 WIN tickets to See Paranorman

41 School Holiday Activity Guide

37 WIN a Plate Sticka

42 We’ll be back

47 WIN a 2 night stay at Novotel

45 Whitsunday Escape 46 FNQ Getaway 48 Biz Directory 50 Play Themes: Cardboard Boxes 52 Out & About 54 Fav Pets / Competition Winners 56 5 Minutes with Santa

cover Model: Lucy McCarthy Photography: Thanks to Angela van Dinter at Little Details Photography

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January

what’s New

inBRIEF Dream Big

PakClub STINGER Alert

26 January (4-6pm) Grab your flags and thongs and come along to our next PakClub at Northern Beaches Leisure Centre on Australia Day. It will be a hoot with sack races, thong

little Aussies

throwing, prizes for best dressed, lucky door prizes, pool games and lots of traditional Aussie fun.

26 January Riverway Arts Centre

Disney Live!

The next Welcoming Babies Ceremony will be held on Australia Day.

WIN

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is urging

Go to page 28 for comp details

reduce your chances of being stung:

Tickets!

beach-goers to be mindful of Box Jellyfish and Irukandji when visiting the beach this summer. To

• Always swim at patrolled beaches between the flags

La Luna Youth Arts are showcasing all the things they do with an open house on 11-12 January.

• Wear a stinger suit or wet suit for extra protection • If you see one washed up on shore, don’t touch it as they can still sting you.

Some beaches have stinger resistant enclosures that may discourage some stingers, but not necessarily protect from the smaller species of marine stingers, such as Irukandji. If someone you know gets stung call Triple Zero (000), get them somewhere cool and lay them down. Don’t rub the sting but relieve pain by dousing with vinegar for at least 30 seconds – do not wash the sting with fresh water. For more info about

information bag to each family. There will also be a variety of stalls as well as children’s activities and

Riverway Arts Centre. Call 4773 6377 for more information or go to www.laluanq.com

entertainment. Babies must be registered online by 11 January. For more information go to:

WIN MOVIE tickets to see Paranorman!

In Cinemas 10 Jan For your chance to WIN simply go to page 30, colour in the

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

new movies

to move away

of a welcoming certificate, a plant and a gift/

It starts at 10.30am with the opportunity to try some of the activities afterwards. Location:

• Obey safety signs • Enter the water slowly to ensure stingers have time

The day will include an official presentation

This will form part of all the activities planned for the day at Riverway including a Fun Run, the Awards, Citizenship Ceremony as well as lots of live entertainment.

Cartoon Workshops

Paranorman picture and send your entry to: PAKMAG, Colour-it-

The Illustrating Man art and cartoon camp will be

in January 2013. PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812.

They promise to be heaps of fun with breaks for

running at Riverside Convention Centre 2-4 January. water fights included. You can book online at www.illustrating-man.com.au

marine stingers, visit www.marinestingers.com.au or to learn first aid, phone 1300 369 003.

For the first time, some of Disney’s best-loved stars are coming to Townsville to play at the Convention Centre on 16 and 17 February.

Mickey Mouse, Donald, Goofy, Cinderella,

For more information and to purchase

Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella

tickets visit www.disneylive.com.au

and Tigger will be featuring in this high energy stage show that is aimed at 3-12

For your chance to win an ‘A’

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

reserve family pass go to the

rockin’ road trip in a quest to round up the coolest acts for Mickey’s talent show.

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mini-mag to take part in our colouring-in competition.

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NEW Garden Kit Horticulturist, life-long gardener, animal enthusiast, author and television presenter, Don Burke has been growing vegetables ever since he was a kid and now he brings together a lifetime of knowledge, practical advice and step-by-step instructions in this fun-filled and educational book of projects for kids. ‘The Kid’s Garden Adventure Kit’ is filled with activities

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shopping and then...a precious weekend

A

family

issues Story thanks to Kate van Eck

sk a parent how they manage

being a mum including preparing lunches

their time, and many will

and dropping the kids off at school. “My

describe their life as one big

flexible work arrangements also allow me

juggling act. These days it’s not enough

to take time to go to school events such as

to take on just one role in the household,

plays which is something I consider a high

with many of us expected to be both

priority,” she says.

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

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

children is difficult, many also believe it’s

instead of playing outside.” Now running a

unrealistic to think that the rising cost of

successful home based business, Bronwyn

living can be met on one wage. Mother

also enjoys being a hands-on mum. “The

of three, Leanne Kear says there were a

flexibility means I am available to attend

number of reasons behind her decision

their school activities and I’m here for

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

them when they are sick or need to attend

what I do and I didn’t want my profession

appointments,” she says.

spent the last 20 years working towards.”

Kate van Eck spoke to two local mums about how

life on a rural property with her family.

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

to lose touch and forfeit everything I’ve

living is a challenge most modern parents face.

job inthe city to pursue a new way of

the demands of paid work while raising

advancing the way it is, it would be easy

Juggling family time with the need to work for a

children, Bronwyn Cant gave up a secure

While there’s no doubt that meeting

surpassing me,” she says. “With technology

g n i c n a Bal Act

Also determined to be available for her

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

As well as easing the financial pressure

the grocery shopping done or that little

of providing for a family of five, Leanne

bit of sewing required to finish a dance

also believes that she and her husband

costume – those jobs get done after

are instilling a good work ethic in their

hours.” She also says her biggest challenge

children. “When I’m at work I give my

is educating her husband and children

projects 100% of my attention, while

that she does actually have a proper job.

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

“I’m not at home all day sitting around

Leanne also structures her day so as not

drinking cups of tea and waiting for Bold

to miss some of the important parts of

and the Beautiful,” she laughs.

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

they balance these competing demands.

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Get Set for Year 7 Secondary Schooling Local Catholic schools are planning for the introduction of Year 7 to Secondary in 2015

In 2015, Year 7 will become part of the secondary setting in all school sectors throughout Queensland.

The move will be a significant change for both Catholic primary and secondary schools.

However, we believe it is the right decision if Queensland is to maintain a world-class education system.

Since the introduction of Prep, students will be an average of six months older when they reach Year 7 and we believe ready for the challenges of the specialist teaching programs the secondary school setting provides.

Importantly, the move will more closely align our school structures with both the delivery of the new Australian curriculum that is now being implemented, and with the other states.

Over the next three years Catholic education will work with principals and school communities along with the State government to ensure this major reform is successfully delivered with the interests of students, teachers, staff and their families paramount.

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Enrolling in Year 7 and 8 in 2015 In 2015, we will have two new groups of students enrolled in secondary.

If your child is in Year 5 or 6 in 2013, they will be due to start Year 7 or 8 as part of secondary in 2015. Enrolments for both Year 7 and 8 (for 2015) will be processed from Term 2, 2014.

Children who attend a Catholic primary school are guaranteed a place at a systemic Catholic secondary college*, provided applications are received by the set due date.

Children who are in Year 5 or 6 in 2013 at a Prep-12 college will follow regular continuing enrolment processes.

Enrolment information is available on the Townsville Catholic Education website www.tsv. catholic.edu.au from the end of Term 1 each year for the following year. *Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College are not systemic Catholic schools. Please consult directly with the college for enrolment information and processes.

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It takes a special kind of person to be a foster carer. It can be challenging at times but ultimately it is a thoroughly rewarding experience that makes a real difference to someone’s life. Local Townsville mum Cherie Stroud is one such carer who knows how important a loving home can be.

Foster

Care

Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Cherie says she left home at the age of 14

autism in her family so is familiar with the care

and as a result knows all about hardship and

required. “We love our foster daughter and she

lack of acceptance. “I have always wanted to

has developed a close relationship with our

open a girl’s refuge or foster a child,” she says.

daughters, Chelsea-Lee and Caitlin, but building

“Even after I met my husband and we had

relationships and trust takes time, patience,

two beautiful children of our own I still felt I

love and understanding and that’s what we

had enough love to go around and wanted to

are helping her with.” Cherie says most foster

foster.” Cherie explains that she wanted more

children are a little unsettled and unpredictable

children but an accident put a stop to that. “I

because of their circumstances and because

slipped over in a supermarket when I was nine

neither they nor their carer can guarantee how

months pregnant with my second daughter

long they will be with that particular family.

and it ruptured my placenta and as a result of

“We are lucky our foster daughter will live with

the fall I can’t have any more children.” After

us until she is 18 and then it is her decision

two miscarriages she broached the subject of

whether she wants to stay with us, but hopefully

fostering with her husband Travis and he was

she will know that we are always here to provide

very accepting of the idea then when the family

love and guidance whenever she needs it,”

moved from Sydney to Townsville earlier this

Cherie says.

year they joined Life Without Barriers (LWB). This national organisation provides family support and care for refugees, asylum seekers, those with disabilities, special needs, those who are homeless or in the social justice system. The foster carers provide a safe environment for children to develop and grow, never replacing a child’s birth family but supporting and loving them to help them establish their own identity

H me Open

Photo: thanks to Insight Creative

and independence.

“Being a foster carer is so rewarding knowing we are making a difference in our step daughter’s life. And the biggest thing I’ve learned is to listen to my children because sometimes the littlest and most trivial things they say can actually be really big things to them, and by listening it makes them feel appreciated and know they can always talk to you about anything,” she says.

Cherie explains that while there are around 350 carers in Queensland, there still aren’t enough.

Cherie says when she joined LWB her family

She says that taking a foster child even for

started out doing respites (overnight and

one weekend can make a huge difference to

weekend care to help out other carers), but

helping another foster carer’s family recoup and

then four months ago they were asked to care

reconnect. LWB provide training and financial

for an 11 year-old girl who now lives with them

reimbursement to cover the costs associated

permanently. Cherie says some days can be

with care and they are always looking for foster

challenging as their foster daughter has many

carers. Cherie says that even a little bit of love

special needs including suffering from ADHD,

can go a long way.

but Cherie says she grew up with ADHD and

become a foster carer If you are interested in being a foster carer for short or long stays contact the Townsville branch on 4755 7400 or visit www.lwb.org.au

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

Confidence

Boost

School environment

is a subtle distinction. Self-esteem comes from

The school environment obviously has a major

feeling good about your overall self whereas

impact on your child’s self confidence and

self-confidence comes from knowing the things

esteem. This is where they will learn about their

you are good and not so good at. Obviously

abilities in the classroom as well as their ability

one feeds into the other since part of having

to self-motivate, focus and deal with success and

a positive self-esteem is having the self-

failure. The playground also greatly influences

confidence to accept all aspects of ourselves,

your child’s confidence as they learn how to deal

both the positives and negatives with a smile on

with so many differing personalities. However,

our face.

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

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

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

[1] Monitor and direct your child’s academic

and thus their self-esteem. Here are some ways

achievements so they don’t fall through the

you can build their sense of self within the two

academic ‘cracks’ without anyone noticing. There

environments where most of their development

are lots of reasons this could happen including

takes place:

learning or emotional disorders or just being in

Home environment

the wrong learning atmosphere for them.

[2] If you think your child is underachieving,

• Set limits within which they can feel secure

be proactive and seek solutions before it affects

whilst being able to take risks and experiment

their confidence rather than adopting the ‘wait

with life’s choices. Show them that you are

and see’ approach.

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

[3] If they are not doing something to their

the appropriate choices.

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

• Giving them jobs and chores to do gives

they learn quickly and move onto more complex

children a feeling of responsibility and

learning tasks rather than getting stuck.

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

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

microwave will help.

with the different social challenges they face.

If they’re having social difficulties, have those

• Develop some goals together that are based

conversations and refer to professionals for help

on your child’s strengths. For example, putting

if necessary.

together a training program to help them

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get on the soccer team or practicing playing

[5] Let your child know that nobody is perfect

an instrument so they can join the school

and that we all have different strengths and

band. This enables them to understand how

weaknesses and allow them to acknowledge the

they can work towards a goal in incremental

reality of their actual performance, “I am good at

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

maths, but not very good at English.”

• Show them how to learn from mistakes as they take on new challenges.

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Women Finance

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

News QCCU

Go Green

and Save!

Queensland Country Credit Union offers competitive green loans to help local families improve the sustainability of their homes and cash

Getting Ahead

in on greater energy efficiencies.

By Brad Gordon

The Eco Smart Green Loan is designed to help homeowners purchase and install environmentally sustainable home improvements such as solar power, rainwater tanks, roof insulation or solar hot water systems.

The loan rewards borrowers by waiving the loan establishment and monthly loan maintenance fees, making it cheaper and easier for households to introduce green home improvements.

Townsville Domain Central 143 Duckworth St, Garbutt Tel: 4779 9411 hsw.com.au

Local families are then able to enjoy the flow on cost savings associated with using less energy around the home into the future.

For more information visit qccu.com.au or your local Townsville branch in Aitkenvale, Deeragun, Magnetic Island, Townsville Hospital or at Willows

Along with losing weight and quitting smoking, getting your finances in order is one of the most popular New Years resolutions.

Last year many people were especially motivated to increase savings and cut back on debt. With global economic uncertainty continuing it appears that this trend is likely to continue with many people focused on solid wealth management for 2013.

The New Year is a great time to take stock of your finances and work out how to improve them.

Here are 5 keys to getting ahead:

[1] Plan To Save

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[2] Spend Less Than You Earn No matter how much or little you are paid, you’ll never get ahead if you spend more than you earn.

[3] Pay Off Credit Card Debt Pay off the balances quickly otherwise you end up paying much more for things [due to interest] than you would have if you simply paid with cash.

[4] Seek Professional Advice Many people are uncertain about seeking

Pay yourself first by setting aside a

financial advice but generally speaking, you

minimum of 5–10% of your salary before

can achieve your financial goals better or

you start paying your bills and watch how

quicker with the assistance of a professional

quickly your balance grows.

financial adviser.

Minimum borrowing of $3,000, maximum borrowing of $20,000. Term of loan minimum of 1 year and up to a maximum of 5 years. Normal lending criteria applies. Full terms and conditions will be included in the loan offer. A Product Information Brochure is available at any Queensland Country Credit Union branch and should be considered before deciding whether or not this product is suitable for you.

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Health pak

health Sight for Learning

By Jane Chin

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

Travel Tips

By Suzanne Jarschke Holidays are not supposed to be a pain in the neck, yet long plane journeys and road trips can take their toll on the body. The Chiropractors Association of Australia has these travel tips for families about to

The following signs and symptoms in your child may indicate focusing or eye teaming issues:

• Trouble copying from the blackboard

embark on long summer holiday journeys:

• Visual fatigue - skipping lines, words

• Take regular stretch breaks at least every 1-2 hours.

or letters when reading, especially in the

• Headaches - usually at the front of

evening or at the end of a long day of

their head or after long periods of

work at school

reading or near activities

• Intermittent blurring of words

• Tuck in your chin and roll your shoulders back every hour to loosen tight muscles.

• Use a back support, such as a small, rolled towel.

Alternate behind the back and then between

• Eyestrain - the eyes become watery

on a page - resulting in frequent blinking

or feel tired after prolonged reading

or squinting habits to keep words clear

the shoulders.

• Doing things at a closer distance than

• Covering one eye or tilting their head

• Sit upright with your head back before setting the

normal – eg. holding a book at a very

when reading or writing – this effectivel

position of your mirrors in the car. This will remind

close distance

blocks one eye from being used and

you not to slouch.

• Greater amount of time needed to comprehend information • Decreased attention span – eg. they lose interest in reading because it requires too much effort to see the words clearly

happens when it is too difficult to make the eyes work together at the same time Detecting and correcting visual problems is much easier when a child is young when their visual system is still developing.

Regular eye checkups, even if they’ve been examined before, are essential because the

• Avoidance of reading or near activities

nature of a child’s eyes will usually change

(they may prefer being outdoors playing)

as their reading and writing demands alter

• Put your seat upright and ensure your tailbone is as far back in the seat as it can be, with shoulders and head as supported as possible by the seat.

Suzanne Jarschke is the Principal Chiropractor at Wellspring Chiropractic. For more information call 4779 1604 or visit wellspringchiropractic.com.au

through school.

Measles Update

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t measles epidemic in 14 years, and NSW is currently experiencing its wors h experts to the disease. This has prompted healt Queensland has also fallen victim to se. AMA disea tious infec inated against this highly urge people to ensure they are vacc “It’s d. inate to ensure their children were vacc President Brian Owler urged parents the deaths of measles and its complications led to easy to forget that in decades past, once more deadly than polio,” he said. hundreds of Australians and it was

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Nutrition pak

Tricky Treating

Product news

By Rebecca Collins

Riviana

Popping Corn

product Can you remember your favourite food treat from your childhood?

review

• Treat your kids away from home. This will make the treat seem more special and create memories for them to remember

For me, it was on our annual family holiday

like the delicious choc malt milkshake they

Looking for a chip alternative for the kids to snack

to the North Coast of NSW. Every morning

were allowed to have once per month at

on? Riviana Popping Corn is a yummy option. It is

for two weeks my sister and I would jump

the shops.

a natural corn product with no added flavours so

Freddo had left a chocolate treat version

• Save treats for special occasions. Birthdays

handful of kernels and place in a brown paper bag.

of himself in the dairy tray. For two weeks

and other events are great times to treat

Fold the bag over a couple of times and stand up

of the year, I was allowed to eat a small

your kids. Make your kids aware that

in the microwave. Depending on your microwave it

chocolate frog straight after my breakfast!

lollies, chocolates, chips and cakes are

should take between two and three minutes to pop

party treats and not everyday foods.

(may take a couple of experiments to get perfect).

out of bed and run to the fridge to find that

Imagine if I had been allowed to have a

One cup of popcorn is the perfect snack size for kids.

Freddo Frog every day of the year. The

• Avoid treating your kids with food for

novelty would very quickly wear off and it

good behaviour. This can lead your kids to

would no longer be a treat. Children need

thinking that food is a reward and relate

to know the difference between treat foods

food to good and bad moments in their

and non-treat foods so there are a few tricks

life. Instead try treating them with a new

to effective food treating when it comes to

book, fun outing or having a friend

your kids.

sleep over.

advice

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

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.

urt healthy options such as fruit or yogh will and see if it is accepted. Either they the in n dow it turn or accept the food hope of something better. If nothing take better is offered they will probably d the healthy option. If they are just bore for they will turn the food down, hope not is it n whe something better and keep offered hopefully find an activity to them occupied until the next meal.

Q&A

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pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

kitchen kids Anzac Biscuits

pantry parents Recipe thanks to: Lily Everett

Sausage Rolls

• 1 cup plain flour

• 500g sausage mince

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2 tbs tomato sauce

• 1 cup desiccated coconut

• 2 tbs barbecue sauce

• 3/4 cup caster sugar

• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

• 2 teaspoons mustard powder

• 125g butter

• 1 small brown onion, grated

• 2 tbs golden syrup

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 1 tsp bicarb soda

• 3 sheets puff pastry, thawed

• 1 tbs boiling water

• Tomato sauce, to serve

Method

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Recipe thanks to: Melissa Soper

Method

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

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

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

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

a well in centre. Place butter and golden syrup in a bowl and microwave until the

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

butter has melted. Stir to combine. Combine bicarb soda and boiling water in a

mince mixture into a sausage shape. Place along 1 long side of 1 pastry half.

bowl. Add to butter mixture. Stir to combine. Add to flour mixture. Stir to combine.

Roll up pastry to enclose filling. Using fingertips, pinch pastry to seal. Cut into

Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place balls, 3cm apart, slightly flattened,

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

on trays. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Stand on trays for 5 minutes.

remaining mince mixture and pastry. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

cooked through. Serve with tomato sauce.

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Baby Pak

A

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

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

Choosing

Baby

Formula

by Helen Poon

Online bOOkinG nOw available RegiSteR On OuR webSite Specialised care for pregnant Mums & newborns Gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy helps maintain balance, alignment and flexibility. When the growing baby is comfortable it can assume the optimal birthing position allowing a safer, easier birth.

Our chiropractors are trained in prenatal care and use gentle, safe and non-invasive techniques on specialised tables that accommodate for a pregnant woman’s body.

[7] Soy

for babies with special medical needs.

Here’s an overview of the products available:

Gold formulas have certain types of fats added

of your doctor.

to them that are found in breast milk.

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

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

by helping to stop bad bacteria growing in the digestive system.

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

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

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

easily digestible and less likely to cause allergies.

It’s not for babies with a cow’s milk allergy. If you think your baby might have an allergy to

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

have been shown to reduce the risk of diarrhoea

protein has been modified to make them more

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free and lactose-free. These are a good option for vegan mothers or if the baby cannot tolerate

asthma, eczema, hay fever or food allergies). The

Dr Suzanne Jarschke DC (USA), NBCE

Soy-based formulas are easy to digest and milk-

[1] Gold

(eg. where immediate family members have

Dr Gordon McPherson-Rayner BSc Chiro (NZCC), BSc (Honours)

down or digest it. Discuss this with your doctor

more like breast milk whereas others are made

are designed for babies at high risk of allergies

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•

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• Use the enclosed spoon to measure the exact amount of formula. Level the powder with a spatula.

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Baby Pak

Birth Apps Worrying trend

as a result of women relying on birth apps

By Michelle Bell Bubba’s Business, a relatively new health program, funded by the Department of Health and Aging through ATAPS,

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

is providing support and health education to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their partners before, during and after the birth of their babies. It then follows the progress of the mother and child until the child is eight years of age.

hospital said a third of women surveyed

12½ to 18 kg

gained too much weight while another

weight just before giving birth than they

other health workers and services. Bubba’s Business also

did before falling pregnant.

birthing process and afterwards in their role as a parent.

can be helpful, these “useful tools for

a contractions app and have held

information... should not replace expert

back coming into the ward because of

medical care.”

information gathered from the app,” she

interaction from a professional. “We

than 18.5 kg/m² you should gain:

indigenous mothers engage with their GP and link with

at the hospital who have been using

of letting technology replace verbal

• If your pre-pregnancy BMI was: Less

Royal Brisbane Women’s and Children’s

with some mothers recording a lower

Markwell said that while the apps

Wilkes also warned against the dangers

Susie de Jersey, senior dietician at the

based on a home-visit model. Bubba’s Business helps

supports fathers to engage with their partners in the

The reality is, the timing of contractions

Two-thirds of expectant mums don’t know how much weight they should be gaining during pregnancy.

third struggled to gain enough weight

are seeing more women presenting

Midwives Australia vice president Liz

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labour is progressing.”

For more information call Liz McAvoy on 4421 7782.

There are no national guidelines though you may have heard it is healthy to gain between 10-12kg. However evidence now suggests that the amount of weight

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School’s Out activities for the School Holidays

SPRING into the holidays with these fun school holiday activities

Cupcake school holiday

D E C o r at I n g

Book your child in for a Kids Decorating Class

[1] Paul Sadler Swimland

[4] Kirwan Aquatic Centre

Intensive week of swim lessons to learn and

Swimming Intensive Program with lessons every

develop new skills. Great for new or lapsed

day for a week costs $40. School holiday program

• Mystical Magic workshops (7-12 yrs) – 15

swimmers. For more info call 4779 4647 or

with a full range of activities also available. Cost:

January (9am-2pm)

go to www.paulsadlerswimland.com

$35 per day inc. BBQ lunch. School age children

• Swashbuckling fun workshops (7-12 yrs) – 16

only – max. 30 places. Call 4723 3447 or go to

January (9am-2pm)

[2] Townsville Cultural Centre Workshops for Kids aged 5-12 years: • Boomerang throwing & palm frond weaving in Strand Park – 8 January (10am-12.30pm).

Cost: $10 • Creation storytelling (7-12 yrs) – 10 January (10am-12.30pm). Cost: $10

• Mysterious Masks (7-12 yrs) – 17 January

[5] Pinnacles Gallery

(9am-2pm)

• Kids APT7 Touring Program – 10 January

• Superheroes workshops (7-12 yrs) – 18

(1-3pm). Presented by the Queensland Art

January (9am-2pm)

Gallery, kids will be able to explore a range of

During the final week of the holidays (21-25

art styles. Must be supervised by a parent.

January) La Luna are running several different

• Art Workshop (12-18 yrs) – 11 & 18 January

workshops everyday for different age groups. Call

(1-5pm). Free arts, crafts, music and circus

4773 6377 for more information and to book.

(10am-12.30pm). Cost: $14 (snack provided)

entertainment.

• Torres Strait Islander Bead Making – 17

• Kids APT7 Touring Program – 23 January

January (10am-12.30pm). Cost: $14

(1-3pm). Explore the art of comic and cartoon

The Dino Discoveries school holiday program

drawing. All ages welcome; children must be

at MTQ runs through to 28 January with various

supervised by a parent.

play-based educational activities that require

[3] Perc Tucker Gallery

Call 4773 8871 for more information or to book.

• Free Family Fun Day – 20 & 25 January

[6] La Luna Youth Arts

(10.30am-12.30pm). Families can drop in anytime and join in with art workshops

• Open House - Pop along to try your hand at

• Decorating Workshops • Edible gifts for the whole family

associated with current exhibitions.

circus, drama, dance and visual arts activities –

• Unique custom made cakes that taste as good as they look

• Art Escape Workshops – 21-24 January (10.30am-1pm). School holiday workshops

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16, 17, 18 January (9am-1pm)

• Boomerang painting (7-12 yrs) – 15 January

Bookings essential. Call 4772 7679.

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• Pimp our Garden workshops (10+ yrs) – 15,

11,12 January (11.30am-3.30pm) • Acting to Camera (11+ yrs) – 14 January (9am-1pm). Cost: $45

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• Clowning Around workshops (7-12 yrs) – 14

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years. Cost: $15. Call Nicholas on 4727 9647

January (9am-2pm). Cost: $40

for more information.

• Create a Danceclip (11+ yrs) – 15 & 18 January (9am-1pm)

[7] Museum of Tropical Qld

bookings. For more information check out their website mtq.qm.qld.gov.au or call 4726 0600.

[8] Townsville PCYC • 8 January (12-3pm) – Games Day with play station games, rock wall and jumping castle.

Cost: $3 • 10 January - Indoor laser skirmish (9am 11.45am for primary school age kids, 12-3pm for high school age). Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members.

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School’s Out

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

FUN

daytrips Family Activities [1] Ten Pin Bowling School Holiday passes ($24) include

[9] Townsville Libraries

Cartooning for Kids (8-12 yrs):

Free fun art and crafts for children of all ages.

• Thuringowa, 18 January (9-10am)

Beading and multicultural stories: • Flinders St, 2 January (10am-12pm) • Aitkenvale, 9 January (10am-12pm) • Thuringowa, 14 January (10am-12pm)

• Thuringowa, 18 January (11am-12pm) Bookings essential. Book online at www.

three games of bowling, laser skirmish or an arcade game time card. For more information call 13 2695 or visit their website at www.kingpinbowling.com.au

townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries or

[2] Visit Reef HQ

contact your local library.

A daytrip to Reef HQ is even more fun in the holidays with extra kids activities from

Lego Mania:

[10] CSIRO

• Thuringowa, 8 January (10am-12pm)

• Living Green workshop – 22 January

information go to www.reefhq.com.au or

(10-11.30am & 12.30pm-2pm). Experiment

call 4750 0800.

Loud Lounge Girls Night Out (12-18 yrs): – Making things for bedrooms: • Thuringowa, 9 January (6-8pm) • Aitkenvale, 16 January (6-8pm) Untangled Tales (under 12’s): • Thuringowa, 10 January (10-11.30am)

with renewable energy. Cost: $15. For more info call 4753 8632.

[3] Get Green

• Hydroponics workshop (all ages) – 24

Learn more about our local environment by

January (10-11.30am & 12.30-2pm). Cost: $15

taking part in the Conservation Volunteers Creekwatch activities running on 8, 9, 15,

[11] Recre8tiv

• Flinders St, 15 January (10-11.30am)

Recycled art workshops – everyday 14-18

• Aitkenvale, 22 January (10-11.30am)

January (9am-3pm). Venue: North Townsville

Loud Lounge Altered Readability:

Community Hub. Cost: $10. Suitable for kids aged 5-12 years. For more information email

• Aitkenvale, 11 January (10-11.30am)

recre8tiv@bigpond.com

Origami & middle eastern games:

[12] Island Resort

• Thuringowa, 11 January (10am-12pm) • Aitkenvale, 18 January (10am-12pm) Paper Pictures (6-12 yrs): • Thuringowa, 17 January (9-10am) • Thuringowa, 17 January (11am-12pm) Loud Lounge (12-18 yrs):

5-20 January (10am-12pm daily). For more

16, 22 and 23 January. Cost: Free. Closed shoes required. For more information call Wendy or Micky on 4721 4077 or go to www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

[4] Roller skating Willows on Wheels have holiday sessions

If you’re over on Maggie these holidays pop along to the Crafty Tackers Art Room at Island Leisure Resort (4 Kelly Street). Open daily (1pm-

Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays 10am12noon.

[5] Ice skating

4pm) with a large selection of craft activities

Warrina Ice Rink will be open for school

from $5 – $10. Children must be 3 years+ and

holiday sessions 10am-3pm every weekday.

accompanied by an adult. Mention PakMag and receive a free lolly bag. Call 4778 5000.

• Thuringowa, 17 January (2-3pm)

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Whitsunday

Escape

Gol fing Fun!

Weekend Getaway

People travel from around the world to see the Whitsundays, not just because of its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef but also because of its

Shute Harbour

the Whitsundays is within driving distance. While the region has long been a backpacker favourite,

[7] Explore Hamilton

there are plenty of things to do to keep kids

Hamilton Island has resort style hotel

entertained and a range of accommodation to

accommodation and houses to rent but it’s also

suit a spectrum of interests and budgets.

an easy daytrip from Airlie Beach. It has a range including a world-class golf course, aquatic driving range, wildlife park, go-kart track (with

The kids will love swimming in the man-made

gallery and the island’s resort pools.

lagoon at Airlie Beach (while mum browses the boutique stores, restaurants and weekend markets).

two seaters so kids can ride in the back), art

[8] Big4 Resort The Big4 Whitsunday Adventure Resort is an

[2] Cannonvale

affordable place to stay on the mainland and very

Follow the boardwalk from Airlie Beach to nearby

awards and is raved about by families.

Cannonvale, with its beaches, parks and rock-

well geared for families. It has won numerous

pools during low-tide.

[9] Tours

[3] Walking Tracks

Several companies offer sailing trips, reef

There are many great spots along the

to experience the reef as a family Cruise

shorter Airlie Creek Track to the much longer Whitsunday Great Walk.

[4] Spot a Croc The Whitsunday Crocodile Safari operates on the Proserpine River and there are also various

trips and island tours of all kinds. If you want Whitsundays is a good option since it utilises a set of pontoons on the reef called Reefworld.

This allows you to get off the boat for a few hours and dive, snorkel or swim (under lifeguard supervision). There’s also an underwater observatory for non-swimmers.

watercrafts for hire along the boardwalk so you

[10] Whitehaven Beach

can explore the river.

No trip to the Whitsundays would be complete

[5] Resort Kids Clubs

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of activities available for both adults and children

[1] The Lagoon

Whitsunday Coast for bushwalking, from the

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Fish, bushwalk or simply check out the boats in

natural beauty, and luckily for us in Townsville

10 things to do in the Whitsunday region:

Tropical islands, beautiful beaches, national parks and scenic walks, and they’re all only a four-hour drive from Townsville, writes Dan Miller.

[7] Shute Harbour

without a visit to Whitehaven Beach. This jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays is a striking

The resorts on Hayman, Long and Daydream

seven-kilometre stretch of white sand and is

Islands all have Kids Club activities set up to

easily accessible for a daytrip. Camping facilities

entertain the kids. Daydream Island is especially

are also available (but you’ll need a permit from

notable for its living reef program, where kids get

the Department of National Parks).

to see and touch rays and baby sharks.

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Getaway FNQ

As families head north for the summer holidays, activities involving water are a favourite with families.

Here’s our guide to the best spots in FNQ this summer.

Paradise Palms

at least a small one, is you need to choose at start that s one of the additional offer to ade as little as $25. Families can upgr

s, Located just 20 minutes north of Cairn & the resort at Paradise Palms Resort

selfCountry Club has resort rooms and 18 hole an as well as ts contained apartmen t & bar, uran championship golf course, resta a two two swimming pools, BBQ area, and hole acre adventure playground with 18

a two bedroom apartment for just which also includes a family

$79,

pass to the adventure playground and mini golf.

For more information and full terms and

mini golf course. e of Townsville locals can take advantag the until ial spec their $89 resort room it’s end of May 2013. The only catch, and

conditions phone 1800 666 614.

Oasis in the City Kurrimine Beach

Cairns Zoom

Kurrimine Beach is a sleepy little fishing village

Cairns’ newest tourist attraction at the Wildlife

with an awesome Caravan Park that has a huge

Dome. It now has ropes courses and ziplines.

pool with lots of inflatables. Call 1300 725 525

Prices range from $45-$75. For more info go to

for more info or go to www.kurrimine.com.au

www.cairnszoom.com.au

About two and a half hours north of Townsville,

If you’ve got older kids (8+ years) check out

Cairns, If you’re wondering where to stay in rt Reso s Oasi s Cairn the 4½ star Novotel two in Set is a great option for families. huge hectares of tropical gardens it has a and h beac y sand with pool lagoon style ing relax a of feel the swim-up bar and has the in right holiday resort but is located nce of middle of Cairns within walking dista inal.

the Esplanade and the Reef Fleet Term During the summer (until 31 March) are offering Green Season rates for

they

t per Townsville locals from $139 per nigh two room. It includes accommodation for

ious adults and two children and a delic a pool to ade upgr full buffet breakfast. An ct subje view room is also part of the rate, at to availability, as well as late checkout food all off unt disco midday and a 10% t. and beverage purchased at the resor or go For more information call 4080 1888 m.au rt.co reso to www.novotelcairns This offer is valid until 31 March but excludes the

New Year and 8-12 February 2013.

Palm Cove Resort h Known as the Riviera of Tropical Nort 30 just ed Queensland, Palm Cove is locat re minutes north of the Cairns city cent

Sugarworld

Aqua Bubble

Green Island

Edmonton, Sugarworld has been revamped in

Douglas, the Sheraton Mirage now features an

snorkelers. Only a 45-minute boat trip from

the past year. It has slides for thrill seekers as well

inflatable ‘It’s a Knockout’ style course on one

Cairns, you can snorkel from the beach. Green

as gentler versions for littlies and shaded pools.

of it’s 14 pools that are available for day visitors

Island Eco Adventure fares are $79 Adults, $39.50

Cost: $15 adults, $12 kids aged 5-13 years, $7.50

as well as hotel guests. Kids Aqua passes can

Kids (ages 4-14), Family Fare (2 adults and 2 kids)

kids aged 3-5 years. Go to www.sugarworld .com.

be bought at reception for $28 (inc. meals and

$198.50. Children 3 and under go free. Go to

drinks). Call 4099 5888 for more information.

www.greatadventures.com.au for info.

On the southern side of Cairns in the suburb of

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Fun with

Cardboard BOXES

Robot

You will needs lots of aluminium foil and things to embellish your robot like bottle lids, paper plates, coloured cardboard and paint.

Use a large box for the body and smaller boxes for the head and feet.

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

Horses & Dragons

castle

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

You could create a horse (for a cowboy

Decorate your horse with tan spots or

double doors, a moat, some royal flags and

or knight) or for something a bit

a royal knight’s horse cape with shield

then dress up as kings, princesses and knights

more adventurous, you could make

and add a saddle, ribbon reins and a

to play in the castle.

use up all your cardboard boxes from

a unicorn or a dragon to ride on. Use

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

Christmas than to turn them into fun

the box for the body and then cut

a dragon, paint scales all over it and

out a cardboard horse/dragon head

hang red and orange fabric from the

and stick it to the front of the box.

nose like its breathing fire.

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

play ideas for the school holidays.

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

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Dolls House

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

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racing car

Television

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

You can make all kinds of different transport options

inside, pop your face in front of the screen and

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

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

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

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Shop

Create a shop, a lemonade stand, a cafe or

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Puppet Theatre

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Boat or ship

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rocket

You can make an enormous boat with

You will need a big box to make a rocket with

Paint your theatre, add a

portholes, a flag and a gangplank or a single

a tip and porthole windows. You can paint the

fabric curtain, create a sign

boat that can be worn with straps. Then all you

rocket or cover it in silver foil and of course a

announcing the next show

need to do is add an anchor, fabric sails and

trip to the moon or outer space will require

time then make some hand

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

an astronaut’s spacesuit (made similar to the

puppets or finger puppets

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

robot).

and put on a puppet show.

away on the high seas.

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

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Read this month’s edition to find the answers to this crossword puzzle. Good luck!

HINT: The answers are spread throughout the magazine

Across 1. Mickey’s show coming to Townsville 16 & 17 February 2. Well known Townsville dance school 6. Slang for tattoos 7. … Cha, you might eat this on Chinese New Year 8. New movie released10 January 10. He’s a noisy lion 11. …. Tucker, they’ve got free family fun days on 20 & 25 January 13. They have an open day on 11 & 12 January (see 10 down) 15. Insect played by Seinfeld 16. 26 January 18. ... out, shake it all about 19. Aussie Farm Entertainment are located in this Creek 23. Possibly Tom Cruises favourite beach?

24. CSIRO’s …... Helix Club 26. Something you might here in the Libraries 27. Oceanfront water park 29. …. or swim 31. A diamond is one 33. Cairns’ newest attraction 34. Location for Australia Day celebrations 35. Life Without …….., fostering organisation 36. Baby bottle brand

Down 1. Island with Living Reef Program 2. Lion King’s name 3. Venue where Kids APT7 Touring Program is being presented 5. 4TOFM’s breakfast host 8. Traditional Aussie food 9. A friend you hope your child doesn’t bring home 11. Where the boats come in 12. Popular BIG4 caravan park north of Townsville 14. See 8 across 15. Stop 17. Discover them at MTQ these holidays 21. ….. Details, photographer of this month’s cover 22. Winged insect 25. …… Aquatic Centre 28. A way to see the reef 30. You could paddle one of these on Maggie 32. Popular girls name

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