PakMag Townsville - July 2012

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ISSUE 20

magazine of choice for local families

education series Switching kids on to

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

Show & tell chinese whispers My Business Review

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Play themes Wild West at home

What’s On in July

Preschoolers Jutta Dempsey on the new mental health screenings

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Hi all and welcome to our 20th edition. This month we’re starting our education series with a story about how parents can influence our children’s attitude towards maths.

And our resident psychologist, Jutta Dempsey, also provides some insights into the new preschooler mental health screenings.

July

parents 02 What’s New

I must say a massive thank you to all of you for supporting our Teddy Bears Picnic at Melville’s Farm last month.

You helped us raise an amazing $5000 towards 4TO FM’s charity “Give Me 5 for Kids”. We had an absolute ball and look forward to bringing you more fun family events.

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We hope you are all making the most of this glorious weather and heading outdoors to enjoy this gret place we call home. In the meantime, happy reading and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag!

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Debbie pakmag Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Debbie Stewart 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 Email: info@pakmag.com.au

06 Switching on to Maths 09 Catholic Education 11 Chores 13 Women & finance 15

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PakHealth

PakFood

kids 23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Terrible two’s

things to win

21 What’s On

05 WIN a Telestrations Game

23 Mini Mag

15 WIN a Calanna Joint Cream

31 Baby News: Terrible two’s

19 WIN a Good Guys mystery prize

35 Mental Health Screenings

24 WIN a mystery prize

37 Wardrobe Wake Up

25 4 mystery prizes to WIN

39 Outdoor Play Ideas

32 WIN a Raa Raa Jungle Pack

40 Play Themes: Cowboys & Indians

46 WIN a mystery prize

42 Biz Directory 43 Art Time 44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets/Competition Winners 48 Smile with a Local

cover Models: Sisters Charlotte and Indiana Photography: Thanks to the team at Insight Creative

Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott Street Virginia House, Cairns QLD 4870 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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Check out what’s happening around town this month

what’s New

July

inBRIEF 6-8 july

song Writers The Australian Music Foundation has launched their annual songwriting competition.

winter swimming

It is designed to inspire creative expression

is free. There is over $30,000 in prizes to be

through songwriting and is open to all

won including musical instruments and

students of any age across the country. Entry

tuition. For info go to www.acmf.com.au

after hours doctor

PakClub

Swimming is an important life skill for children all year round, not just in summer. Paul Sadler Swimland’s new term starts 9 July in their indoor heated pool.

life Savers Fancy a new career as a pool lifeguard or swimming instructor?

Kirwan Aquatic are running a number of courses after July including a Pool Lifeguard Course, First Aid Course, Resuscitation Course, Bronze Medallion Course and Austswim Learn to Teach Swimming Courses. For more info email them at info@love2swimschool.com.au Doctor to Your Door, an after hours home

Sundays and public holidays. The service

visit doctor service, has just started up in

is free, bulk billed until midnight every day

Townsville. If your child is sick with a fever,

of the week. A fee of $400 applies after

rash or cough at night you can now see a

midnight until 8am in the morning. Call 1300

doctor in the convenience of your own home.

Your Door or 1300 968 736.

The service is available from 6pm weekdays until 8am, Saturdays from 12pm and 24 hours

For info: www.doctortoyourdoor.com.au

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picnic Event A Teddy Bear’s Picnic is being held at the Heritage Tea Rooms on Saturday 21 July (12 noon onwards). There will be free entertainment for the kids and Call 4778 0199 for more information.

Our next PakClub will be on Saturday 14 July (6-8pm) at Lollipops. Our theme this month is Christmas in July and we’ll be having a disco so be prepared to get down and be groovy.

Kid’s Courses

CARS fans will be able to put themselves into a scene from the movie in the green screen photography zone and learn the rules of the road using pedal power on the Junior Drivers Training Track. Plus, there’s colour-in fun in Mater’s Workshop, a jumping castle, wheel change station, remote controlled racing action, iPad zone, 3D cinema, toys, souvenirs and the ultimate Race-O-Rama PS3 play-offs.

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• Taming the Tiger Within – for children experiencing anger management difficulties • Relationship Guru – Social Skilling in children.

Each course comprises 10 sessions (they run after school). Cost: $55 per session. Some Medicare and Private Health care rebate available. www.pakmag.com.au

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[1] What’s the best thing about being

[5] What did you want to be when you

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to be able to work around my family and

I had a weak stomach for blood and other

friends. I am able to slot work in at the

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strangest times.

[2] What’s your favourite thing to cook for dinner? I love Lancashire hot pot, definitely a favourite with the family.

[3] Your worst fashion mistake? Buying trend setting clothes that are ‘in’ at the time and then deciding that it’s really ‘not me’.

[4] How do you relax? With a freshly

[6] What do you never leave home without? My keys, sunglasses and money [7] What do you hope your kids don’t inherit from you? My stubbornness.

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Switching kids on to

Parents need to be aware of how they influence their child’s engagement with maths, writes Dan Miller

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or those of us that spent maths class

Prof Martin says. “So the other part is to look

challenges and difficulties has an affect. Provide

passing notes instead of exams, one

to instil an enjoyment, a valuing and a future

additional tutoring in maths if needed, contact

of the kids pulling out the geometry

interest in maths.”

their teacher about their homework and make

homework might result in a groan. It might even cause some mumbled curses to be directed at Pythagoras for coming up with such a theorem.

But have you ever thought about how your attitude toward mathematics might influence your children?

Australian middle school students’ performance on international assessments of mathematical ability has dropped in recent years, and fewer students are going on to study advanced maths at school or university. These trends prompted researchers at the University of Sydney to investigate just what’s happening with maths in schools.

Professor Andrew Martin, an educational psychologist and the lead author of the study, said his team not only looked at what was causing kids to “switch off” from maths, but also what made them want to “switch on” and continue studying maths.

“With kids who are on the downward slide with maths engagement, the first thing is to stop that slide to stop them switching off. But if that’s all you do you’re sort of just leaving them in a neutral position, neither here nor there. Not

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While the study highlights the importance of

resources available in the home.”

teachers and the classroom environment, it also

“Obviously teachers and the student themselves

illustrates just how significant parents are when

play a big part in maths engagement, but

it comes to children’s maths work. The results

the overarching message is for parents not to

indicated that parents significantly influence

underestimate the impact they have on their

their children’s interest, valuing and enjoyment

kids’ academic engagement, and maths is no

of the subject.

exception to this,” Prof Martin says.

“Parents will do this through their own attitudes toward maths and the way they get involved in their kids’ maths homework and study. There are direct and indirect ways kids get the message that maths is good, or not so good,” he says.

“It might be the parent reporting how they themselves were never good at maths.

Sometimes kids can internalise things like that

Maths Resources at Home

weren’t good at maths probably I’m not either.’”

• Mathletics.com.au - based on the Prep to Grade 12 Australian curriculum. Subscription fee.

Your own experiences with maths class (or

• studyladder.com.au

maths teachers for that matter) can be subtly

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and start thinking ‘oh well, if Dad and Mum

communicated to your kids, influencing the way they think about maths. Your willingness, or otherwise, to help your kids in their maths study can also have profound effects.

“The extent to which parents are prepared to really get in there and help their kids with maths

• coolmath.com (for kids 13+) - free • coolmath4kids.com (for kids under 13) – free • There are also a number of free maths apps for Android and Apple products. www.pakmag.com.au

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Community celebrating

Catholic Education

Week

Catholic Education Week is being celebrated in all Catholic schools throughout Queensland from 22-28 July. This year’s theme, Celebrating Community – Family, Parish, School, recognises and values the strong partnerships that exist in our Catholic schools with our families and parishes.

“Community” is at the heart of the Catholic tradition.

For two thousand years people have come together in community to share the story of Jesus, to nurture and strengthen each other and to commit themselves to continuing his mission.

Our Catholic school philosophy embraces this sense of community, evidenced by the positive relationships that exist between families,

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parishes and schools. Activities and programs that nurture and develop these life-giving relationships permeate the life of the Catholic school and enrich the learning environment in which students and staff operate.

Bishop Michael Putney will celebrate Mass to officially launch Catholic Education Week celebrations on Monday 23 July at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. For more information visit www.catholiceduationweek.com.au or like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/ CatholicEducationWeekQLD (Picture: Bishop Michael Putney with students from St Mary’s School, Bowen and students from St Clare’s Catholic School at Catholic Education Week celebrations 2011.)

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Kids

issues Story thanks to Kate van Eck

Chores

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Many professionals agree that encouraging kids to contribute to household tasks has advantages, writes Kate van Eck While at one time, household chores were an integral part of family life, these days many of

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us are unclear what our expectations should

If children can see their responsibilities presented

be when it comes to kids doing their fair share

visually, it gives them the satisfaction of marking

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around the house. With the demands of school a

them off as they go. It also shows them that other

lot higher than they were in previous generations

members of the family have jobs to do too and

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and extra curricular activities robbing us of our

that they are playing an active part in the family.

precious spare time, is it reasonable to expect our

Make it fun

children to carry out even more duties around the home?

Many professionals agree that setting chores for our children is an essential part of training them to be responsible and independent adults. Michael Grose, who is the author of eight parenting books and considered Australia’s No.1 parenting educator, states the following, “It makes sense for parents to work hard to provide opportunities for kids to contribute to their

Some parents let their children choose their own jobs. This allows them to feel useful without dreading having to do something they hate.

Chores like washing the car or dog, can be done as a family (try dressing them in swimmers and goggles as a productive way to cool off after school).

Re-brand it!

family so they feel valued for what they bring to

The word “chore” has so many negative

their family rather than what they take.”

connotations and the last thing you want is for your kids to see what they’re doing as a burden.

In fact, encouraging your kids to contribute to

Why not give each child a list of jobs with a

the home has a number of advantages including

catchy heading like “Jane’s in charge of…” or “Ben

building confidence, teaching appreciation

is the boss of…”

and value for property and understanding time

• Watering plants • Feeding pets • Packing up toys

Preschoolers • Folding washing • Setting the table • Weeding

School Kids

It’s almost impossible to talk about chores

lot on the approach of the parents as well. Some

without bringing up the topic of pocket money.

ways to encourage your kids to contribute rather

Depending on how you structure the division

than force them include:

of labour in your home, the two usually tend to

• Making their bed

be intertwined. While some parents believe in

• Washing the car

Children respond better when they know what’s expected from them. By carrying out certain tasks at the same time every day or the same day every week, it becomes second nature to them.

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Toddlers

management. Of course, success can depend a

Sticking to a routine

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Examples of age-appropriate chores:

rewarding their children for all the work they do,

• Vacuuming

others say that contributing to the home is all part of being in a family, and only offer money for additional tasks completed. Either way, many experts believe the younger children learn a respect for money the better. www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

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

Save money

By Fiona Thorogood

News Finance

Split IT

A new online comparison service has just launched which pays its customers at least 50% of the commission it earns when you purchase a private health insurance fund. Most other comparison sites earn commission from the health care providers. For more information go to www.splitit.com.au

the latest School kids

BON U S

$5 a day can mean a lot in the future!

These days $5 doesn’t buy very much

the account pays an average interest

– just over three litres of petrol or a

of 6% per annum and we assume there

schooner of beer. But used wisely over

are no regular account fees, by the time

time, $5 can be a powerful sum. Let’s take

your child reaches age 21 the balance

a look at two scenarios to see how.

of this savings account will have grown

Scenario One You purchase your first home in your mid20s and take out a $300,000 mortgage payable over 25 years at an average interest rate of 7% per annum.

If you decided to add an extra $5 a day to your mortgage repayments you will have paid off the loan four years ahead of time and saved yourself almost $61,800 in interest payments.

Scenario Two

to around $76,544. Not a bad gift for a young adult.

A small sum like $5 a day can pack a real punch when it’s part of a longterm strategy. So, no matter whether

By now many of you will have received the new School Kids Bonus that was announced in the latest Budget.

This new cash payment replaces the 2013 Education Tax Refund from January of costs the with help to ded and is inten they if le eligib be education. Families will a child receive Family Tax Benefit part A for will who goes to school. A sum of $205 and ren child ol scho ary prim be paid for be will It ents. stud $410 for high school d inate nom paid automatically into your account in June and January each year without the need for receipts.

you’re paying off a loan or credit card or depositing into a savings account or investing into an investment portfolio or superannuation account, one thing is certain, small steps made consistently will add up to something impressive over time.

Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner.

Your first child has just been born.

If you were to deposit $5 each day into a savings account for your newborn and

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Health pak

Winter warmers

By QCCU

Doctor pak

Vaginal

thrush

By Dr Julia Driscoll During the winter months there is always a temptation to stay huddled up inside and eat comfort food but maintaining healthy habits in the cooler months can set the tone for the rest of the year.

Thrush is caused by Candida Albicans and creates havoc for us here in the tropics because it loves warmth and moisture. This yeast is normally present in low numbers in our bowel and vaginal tract but sometimes the environment changes and it divides, multiplies and becomes symptomatic. It may cause variable symptoms from itch, pain, a vaginal discharge that resembles cottage cheese, to pain on

Blowing out your health regime now could

carb rich. “Many winter foods can be

leave you with a lot of work to do when the

nutritious, warming and good for keeping

bikini weather comes back.

your body ‘beach ready’. Breakfasts like

It can be exacerbated by taking broad spectrum

porridge, poached eggs or baked beans

antibiotics, wearing clothes that don’t breathe such

give you a great start and if you need

as pantihose or lycra leggings and the old favourite,

something sweet during the day try

wet togs! Some people recommend avoiding sugars

poached fruit with low fat custard or a hot

and simple carbohydrates in your diet because they

chocolate with skinny milk.”

argue that candida thrives on those foods. They also

Adults should aim to get 30 to 60 minutes of exercise nearly every day to maintain good health. It doesn’t have to cost the earth – walking, bike riding and heated swimming pools are al easy and

For more tips on healthy eating during

inexpensive to take part in.

According to nutritionist Lauren Nugent comfort food doesn’t need to be fat and

winter visit Queensland Country’s latest healthy living magazine online at www.qldcountryhealth.com.au

urination.

argue that the presence of high levels of oestrogen make it a more suited environment for candida overgrowth.

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addition of a ‘anti thrush’ capsule.

Any time thrush seems resistant to these efforts or if it becomes recurrent (more than four attacks a year) a visit to your local doctor is advised. You can then have a swab to ensure that it is not something else and possibly a blood test to rule out other causes for resistant thrush such as diabetes.

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

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Nutrition pak

By Mitchell Smith B Nut & Diet, APD, AN

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[1] Seasonal fruits

[3] Mix up the carbs

Buying fruits that are in season is a good way

Aim for 3-4 serves of carbohydrate. Breads,

to vary the types of fruit in your child’s lunch

muesli bars, pita bread, crackers and rice

box. This helps avoid flavour fatigue and

cakes are all great sources of carbohydrate.

allows them to get a wide variety of essential

Choose grain-based varieties to give your

vitamins and minerals. It’s also important

child more energy for longer periods. You

Many parents ask if wraps are ok for school lunches.

to leave the skin on fruit and veggies since

can also vary the types of carbohydrate by

The answer is yes, but choose the type of wrap

the skin contains a higher amount of fibre.

adding pikelets, low fat muffins and home-

carefully, because some have high amounts of

Fibre is important for digestive health and

baked cakes such as carrot, zucchini and

fills up their bellies more than sugary foods.

banana.

Try putting cut up vegies such as carrot,

[4] Swap proteins

cucumber, celery, capsicum and cherry tomatoes in their lunchboxes for morning tea.

Lunchboxes should contain some protein

added sugar, are very high in dietary fibre, low in GI and high in protein. These are a great way to add variety in to your child’s lunch box.

egg, peanut butter and cheese and

great ways to give your kids calcium for

vegemite. Nuts and avocado are also good

If you have a nutrition related question,

strong bones. Try and avoid flavoured milks

protein sources.

post it on the Nutrition Guru’s facebook

And, don’t forget that a nutritious breakfast

wall and a dietitian will answer one

of wholegrain breads and cereals is

of our reader’s questions to feature in

use between ham, chicken, tuna, salmon,

and dairy desserts, as these are usually high in sugar. If your child’s classroom doesn’t have a fridge, use an insulated cooler bag to

important to give them plenty of energy to last the day.

the best sources?

levels as follows: Age 4-8 = 18g/day

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pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

pantry parents Carrot & Coriander Soup

Recipe thanks to: Brides & Bubs

THE GOOD GUYS

kitchen kids Tuna Risotto Bake

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium brown onion

• 1 tsp of ground coriander

• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice

• 1 brown onion

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1kg of carrots,

• 410g can cream of celery soup

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 425g can tuna in brine

• 1 handful of chopped coriander

• 1 medium zucchini

• 1 squeeze of lemon juice

• 1 small capsicum

• 600ml of vegetable stock

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 600ml of skim milk

• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

Recipe thanks to: janelle bright

• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Method

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Chop the veggies and add into a large pan with the olive oil, saute for

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Method

5 minutes until the mix begins to soften, add in the ground coriander

Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a large ovenproof dish over

& season and cook for a further minute or so. Add in the stock and

medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add

bring to boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add in the milk and

rice. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add stock and soup to rice. Stir well

fresh coriander and simmer for 5 minutes. Blitz with a stick mixer, food

to combine. Cover. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Fold through

processor or blender. Add squeeze of lemon to taste and serve with a

tuna, zucchini and peas. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes or until rice

sprinkle of fresh coriander.

is just tender and liquid has almost all absorbed. Stir in parsley and parmesan. Season with pepper. Serve.

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July what’s on

pink = family

green = kids

blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

yourGUIDE

July 2012 entertainment & events DATE 2/07/12

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VENUE Aitkenvale Library

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Baby Rhyme Time

TIME 10:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO 4773 8819

COST Free

2/07/12

The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

2/07/12

Rhonda's Final Touch

Manners and Grooming for Juniors

12:00 PM

www.rftmodels.com.au

Cost

2/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

11:00 AM

4799 9100

Free

2/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

1:00 PM

4799 9100

Free

2/07/12

Annandale Central Shopping Centre Polly's Crafts - Sand Art

2/07/12

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Heavens Above Holiday Program

All Day

4726 0600

Free

3/07/12

Rhonda's Final Touch

Manners and Grooming for Juniors

12:00 PM

www.rftmodels.com.au

Cost

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3/07/12

NQ CSIRO Science Education, JCU

Simple Machines - DH Holiday Science

10:00 AM

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Cost

3/07/12

NQ CSIRO Science Education, JCU

Simple Machines - DH Holiday Science

12:30 PM

4753 8518

Cost

3/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

11:00 AM

4799 9100

Free

3/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

1:00 PM

4799 9100

Free

3/07/12

Annandale Central Shopping Centre Polly's Crafts - Sand Art

3/07/12

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Heavens Above Holiday Program

3/07/12

La Luna Youth Arts

School Holiday Workshops - 28 different ones on offer

www.pollyscrafts.com.au All Day

47260600

Free

www.lalunanq.com

Cost

4/07/12

The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

4/07/12

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

4/07/12

IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Dealing with Unwanted Advice

9:30 AM

4/07/12

NQ CSIRO Science Education, JCU

Make your own Catapault - DH Holiday Science

10:00 AM

DoubleHelixNQLD@csiro.au

Cost

4/07/12

NQ CSIRO Science Education, JCU

Make your own Catapault - DH Holiday Science

12:30 PM

4753 8518

Cost

4/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

11:00 AM

4799 9100

Free

4/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

1:00 PM

4799 9100

Free

4/07/12

Annandale Central Shopping Centre Polly's Crafts - Sand Art

4/07/12

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Heavens Above Holiday Program

4/07/12

La Luna Youth Arts

School Holiday Workshops - 28 different ones on offer

www.pollyscrafts.com.au All Day

4726 0600

Free

www.lalunanq.com

Cost

5/07/12

The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

5/07/12

Strand Park

Townsville 400 Super Welcome to Townsville

4:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

5/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

11:00 AM

4799 9100

Free

5/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

1:00 PM

4799 9100

Free

5/07/12

Annandale Central Shopping Centre Polly's Crafts - Sand Art

5/07/12

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Heavens Above Holiday Program

www.pollyscrafts.com.au All Day

4726 0600

Free

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pink = family

DATE 5/07/12

green = kids

VENUE La Luna Youth Arts

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

School Holiday Workshops - 28 different ones on offer

6/07/12

Reid Park

Townsville 400 - V8s

6/07/12

The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

FOR MORE INFO

COST

www.lalunanq.com

Cost

4775 7555

Free

Cost 12:30 PM

6/07/12

Strand Park

McDonald’s Dance Expo and Strand Night Market

5:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

6/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

The Lorax Show

11:00 AM

4799 9100

Free

The Lorax Show

1:00 PM

4799 9100

Free

6/07/12

Willows Shopping Centre

6/07/12

Annandale Central Shopping Centre Polly's Crafts - Sand Art

6/07/12

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Heavens Above Holiday Program

6/07/12

La Luna Youth Arts

School Holiday Workshops - 28 different ones on offer

7/07/12

Reid Park

Townsville 400 - V8s

www.pollyscrafts.com.au All Day

4726 0600 www.lalunanq.com

Free

7/07/12

Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Rock of Ages(M) and Act of Valor (MA15+) 6:00 PM

7/07/12

Alma Bay

TCC Family Fun Day

4788 8201

Cost

8/07/12

Reid Park

Townsville 400 - V8s

Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

9/07/12

The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

Cost

10/07/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

11/07/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Brave 2D

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

11/07/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

11/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Cloudland

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

4061 3051

Cost

4773 8819

Free

12/07/12 Innisfail Showgrounds

Innisfail Show

12/07/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

12/07/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

13/07/12 Innisfail Showgrounds

Innisfail Show

4775 7555

Free

4061 3051

Cost

13/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

13/07/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

13/07/12 Roof Top Bar of The Venue

photo book launch - Townsville INK Pakclub - "Christmas in July"

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10:30 AM

9/07/12

14/07/12 Lollipops Playland

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14/07/12 Thuringowa Drive Soundshell

Discount Microchip Day and Mini Pet Expo

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

14/07/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Brave (PG) and Avengeres (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

14/07/12 Choi Kwang -Do Martial Arts

Board break Seminar

16/07/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

16/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

4773 9794

16/07/12 Riverway Arts Centre

I, Bunyip - (Children's Show)

6:30 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

17/07/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

17/07/12 Riverway Arts Centre

I, Bunyip - (Children's Show)

10:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

$13

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Our June Awesome Artists

July what’s on

pink = family

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Check out this month’s winning little artist entries! Very impressive!

DATE

VENUE

17/07/12 Riverway Arts Centre

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME I, Bunyip - (Children's Show)

TIME 1:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO www.ticketshop.com.au

COST $13

Emily Mortley

Kiah Moore

18/07/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Snow White and the Huntsman

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

18/07/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

18/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

18/07/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

18/07/12 IMPS Building Kirwan Health Campus

Australian Breastfeeding Association - The Early Daze

9:30 AM

www.breastfeeding.asn.au

19/07/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

19/07/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

19/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

20/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

20/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

21/07/12 Ingham's Botanical Gardens

Ingham Garden and Art Fest

9:00 AM

0404 816 892

Free

21/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

2:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

21/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

8:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

21/07/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - What to Expect when your Expecting (M) and The Lucky One (M)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

22/07/12 Event Cinemas

Sunday Family Flicks - LADY AND THE TRAMP

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

22/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Chicago

4:00 PM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

23/07/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

23/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

23/07/12 Dairy Farmers Stadium

Round 20 - North Queensland Toyota Cowboys v Tigers

4:30 PM

www.ticket.com.au

Cost

Olivia Butler

Cohdee Dimarco

24/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - Simon Gallaher's Secret Love

11:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

24/07/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

25/07/12 Event Cinemas

Babes In Arms - Amazing Spiderman 2D

10:00 AM

www.eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

25/07/12 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies - Simon Gallaher's Secret Love

11:00 AM

www.ticketshop.com.au

Cost

25/07/12 The Women's Centre

Playgroup

9:30 AM

4775 7555

Free

25/07/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

26/07/12 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

26/07/12 The Women's Centre

Balancing Life workshop

10:00 AM

4775 7555

Free

27/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free Singing/guitar tuition

12:30 PM

4775 7555

Free

27/07/12 Aitkenvale Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

28/07/12 Black River Stadium

Movies Under the Stars - Ice Age 4 and 3 Stooges (PG)

6:00 PM

4788 8201

Cost

29/07/12 Event Cinemas

Sunday Family Flicks - BAMBI

10:00 AM

eventcinemas.com.au

Cost

30/07/12 Aitkenvale Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

30/07/12 The Women's Centre

Free yoga

12:00 PM

4775 7555

Free

31/07/12 Flinders Street Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

4773 8819

Free

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July what’s on

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green = kids

blue = adults

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Regular Weekly Events Townsville Strand- For info 4727 9000

Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

On the fourth Friday of each month, the Strand Park hosts the

Monday 23 January to Sunday 1 April

Nightmarkets, which is a very popular festivity among the

Monday to Friday 6am-7pm

Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

local residents. Other events include the annual Townsville

Saturday 7.30am-6pm

Sunday 9am-4pm & Public Holidays 10am- 4pm

City Council Run Christmas events, Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 9am-6pm

and Stable on the Strand, as well as a fireworks display and gathering on New Year’s Eve. The Townsville Strand is perfect for your next wedding, function or conference.

Strand Water Park & Rock Pool The Rock Pool and Water Park are free swimming and water play venues located on The Strand. The Rock Pool is located

Rock Pool: The Rockpool is closed every Thursday for

Email: info@love2swimschool.com.au

Beach pool with play features, fenced Toddler pool, Kiosk

Address: Cnr Hudson & Neptune Street, Kirwan

with swimming merchandise and food and beverage, change rooms with toilets and showers (disability access), BBQ and picnic tables, grassy recreation area, plenty of on-site parking.

• Functions Available • Private Functions • School/Sport Functions • Austswim Courses • School Carnivals • Lane Hire • Work Team Building Events

Willows on Wheels Roller Skating

• Facility Hire • BBQ Hire • RLSS Courses • School Swimming

OUR NEW LOOK FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT KIRWAN AQUATIC CENTER

EVERY FRIDAY ‘Friday Night Rampage’ 7pm to 10pm

2 Hours of Fun, Watergames and Waterplay. Choose a

ADMISSION: Skating - $10 > Skate/Blade Hire - $3

Saturday, Sunday or a Weekdays. Contact them for more

LET’S CELEBRATE THAT BIRTHDAY OR SPECIAL OCCASION

information.

cleaning and maintenance.

Water Park: The Water Park is closed every Tuesday

Phone: (07) 4723 3447 or 1300 52 7946

Facilities: 4 pools with plenty of shade,50m, eight lane pool,

at the Kissing Point end of The Strand, while the Water Park is located adjacent to Tobruk Pool.

Love 2 Swim School and Kirwan Acquatic Centre

WITH A ROLLER SKATING PARTY!!!

and Wednesday for cleaning and maintenance (except it

Townsville Mini Golf Fun Park For info 4771 3999

is open daily on Queensland Public Holidays, and during

Functions & Group Bookings Willows on Wheels is

Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays).

the perfect location for a function, such as birthday party,

Operating hours: 10am to 6pm April & May, 10am to 5pm

company function, social club outing or networking session.

Opening Hours:

June to August, 10am to 6pm September to November; and

It is a licensed venue with barbeque facilities or a choice of

Friday 5pm - 9pm • Saturday 9am - 9pm

10am to 8pm December to March. Lifeguard: A lifeguard is

food platters. Contact the Centre Manager for a quote.

Sunday 9am - 5pm • Monday - Thursday Closed OR by

provided during weekends, Queensland Public Holidays and

Appointment for groups of 10 or more Booking Enquiries: For all Party and Function Bookings, please

Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays.

contact Mike Stocks (Centre Manager) Phone: (07) 4723 0936

ADULTS - $12 ea • CHILDREN (12 & under) - $8 ea

BEACHES: Stinger Resistant Enclosure Nets are currently

Email: bookings@willowsonwheels.com.au

STUDENTS (High School, Uni) - $10 ea

operating. Operating hours: Currently open and patrolled

by Surf Life Saving Queensland from 10am to 6pm until end Queensland State School Easter holidays; then 9am to 5pm until 30 November. Stinger Resistant Enclosures are currently installed from November until May, pending drags by Surf

Unlimited Mini Golf - Play as many times as you like on

Riverways Lagoon

our 18 hole course

Fri 10 Dec to Wed 26 Jan (excluding Fri 31 Dec) Friday 31 December Monday to Sunday – 9am to 9pm For more info visit: www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Life Saving Queensland.

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

AYR MARKETS

Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month

BALGAL BEACH MARKET

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3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s

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

at Plantation Park SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC

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Baby NewS

terrible

twos

By Jesper Juul

A

round the age of two children begin

but it’s not about who is right or wrong. It’s about

to express a new kind of longing - a

supporting the learning process. Parents need to

desire for greater autonomy. In Australia

allow the child to do things they haven’t mastered

we know it as “The Terrible Twos.” This labeling probably stems from some adults’ need to explain any conflict that might occur by tracing it back to something that takes place within the child.

However, it is not that simple. Many factors come into play, such as the child’s development during their first two years, the parents’ ability and willingness to adjust, and the quality of the interaction between parent and child.

Children develop a desire to try out lots of things brushing of teeth, tying shoelaces, getting dressed etc. This development is completely natural to

Asserting their independence is normal for 2 year olds but parents may find the transition difficult, writes Jesper Juul

them. In fact, it’s the adults who might find it difficult to cope with this transition. Until this

things. They will continually try things out which are just a little bit more difficult than they can cope with.

When they want to do something by themselves, support them and offer your assistance - should they ask for it.

When it comes to getting dressed for school many parents justify their ‘helpfulness’ by explaining why there is no time to experiment - “we’re going to be late for school.” In many cases this is a poor excuse.

Of course, there will be times when you really do

so for some parents ‘the terrible twos’ come as a

have to hurry and when this happens you should

relief and for others it is difficult to let go of the

acknowledge your child’s desire to learn and then

total power.

apologise for being in a hurry.

What happens between the child and parents at

“I know you want to do it yourself, and I am

this stage depends on the parents’ ability to adapt.

pleased about that... but today I am so busy that

If they reluctantly let go of the total control and

you must allow me to do it for you. Is that all

are not able to appreciate the child’s desire to fend

right?”

for themselves, a power struggle will develop:

“You can’t do that. You will spill on the table, let me do it!”

“I want to!!!”

“I’ll do it... Ooops! Look, you made me spill. You are too young, I told you!”

The parent’s assessment is most likely spot on.

There is a high chance the milk will be spilled, www.pakmag.com.au

Children are geniuses when it comes to learning

point they have been responsible for everything

“I want to pour the milk!”

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yet, and not help until the child asks for it.

Nine times out of ten the answer will be compliant: “Alright then!” You will have to live with that tone and attitude because you have just deprived another person of their independence and interrupted an important learning process.

Jesper Juul is a family therapist and founder of FamilyLab International. His international best-seller, Raising Competent Children (RRP $24.95) is now available in Australia (published by rockpoolpublishing.com.au)

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participated in interactive music classes with their parents

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Pre-eclampsia of whether a mother will develop pre-eclampsia. Currently there is no way of telling who may be at risk. Pre-eclampsia affects an estimated 5000 to10000 women in Australia usually in the last three months of pregnancy, causing high

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blood pressure, kidney and liver damage and severe blood changes. Delivering the baby as soon as possible is the only way to stop it.

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Kids

health Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

Mental Health screenings

preschool checks

T

he tag ‘mentally unhealthy’ has negative

and self-regulation problems. Early screening

connotations in Australia as something

and intervention means these children have a

to be ashamed of, yet mental health

much better chance of positive mental health in

difficulties affect one in five Australians at some

later life. Signs of mental health concerns in

time in their lives (20%) and one in seven (14%)

children:

of Australian children.

Rather than thinking about children as potentially having a ‘mental disorder’, it is best to think about mental health as ranging on a continuum from good mental health to mental health difficulties.

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Good mental health in children allows them

The recently announced initiatives to check the mental health of preschoolers has been met with both acclaim and horror but signs that would be concerning in later childhood are commonly seen in early years, writes Jutta Dempsey

to feel good about themselves, be open to trying new things, being able to handle change and disappointments well and forming good relationships with others. It provides the foundation for positive mental health in adolescence and adulthood.

Scientists used to think that young children

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impulsiveness and hyperactivity can be quite disruptive and are relatively easy to recognise.

More difficult to spot are internalised behaviours including inhibited and over-controlled behaviours.

[2] Emotions Problems with expressing or managing their feelings. For example, they may find it hard to calm down after being upset.

[3] Thoughts Experiencing negative thoughts about

children were immune to early adversity and

themselves or what is happening around them

were resilient enough to ‘grow out of it’. However,

can be a sign. For example, they may think that

later research has shown that even very young

nobody likes them and this stops them from

children can react to the biological, psychological

interacting with others.

and social experiences they experience which could have lasting effects on their long term

[4] Learning

mental health.

Difficulty taking in, understanding and

But the lack of specialist early childhood mental parents to find the help they need. Even if they know their child is having difficulties they are unsure of where to find help and even if they do,

remembering information. Also problems with attention and concentration so they’re not able to understand what they have to do, or find it hard to complete a particular task, movement or action.

the cost of treatment may be too prohibitive.

[5] Social relationships

Recent researchers had several recommendations

Difficulties in playing with other children,

and one was to expand early screening for infants and toddlers to detect mental health issues, such as relationship disorders, mood

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Wardrobe wake up

Anita has been wearing the same style of clothing for 10 years and now that she’s a new mum with a young baby boy, it’s time to breathe new life into her wardrobe.

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can invite along all the dolls and teddies and put paper party hats on each of them. Lay out a big

learn about each one. You could also make a little homemade book and include photos of the bugs they caught.

[8] Doggy tricks For those with a dog for a pet, why not try to

some chopped fruit and little treats on a tray with

teach your dog some new tricks like how to sit, lay

a jug of something refreshing to drink, and let the

down, roll over or shake hands. For those pooches

party commence.

who can already do these tricks, maybe try a few

different ideas. (1) Fill a little bucket with water

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google each of the bugs they have caught and

blanket on the grass, bring out your tea set, put

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Picnics can be casual or formal, in the backyard

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set the kids up a painting area and let the fun

more difficult ones. Have plenty of dog treats on hand.

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and add a few paintbrushes and let the kids ‘paint’

You can either write easy clues or just provide

an outside brick wall or fence. (2) Fill up a couple

a list of items the kids must find. These might

of water pistols so the kids can squirt each other.

include finding a particular shaped leaf, a certain

(3) Fill a paddling pool with water and colourful

colour flower, a stone, a small cup of sand from

plastic balls and let them jump in. (4) Fill a couple

the sandpit, four strands of grass...and the list

of plastic tubs with soapy water and let the kids

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each have their own outside bath.

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getting out a kite and watching it catch the

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play Themes

costume ideas • Cowboy hats • Bandanas to wear round neck

Things to eat • Corn on the cob

• Sheriff star badges to wear on chest

• Chicken wings

• Cowboy boots

• Sausages &

• Indian headpiece

hamburgers

• Poncho

• Salad

• Face paint for little indians

• Cup cakes decorated with

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plastic bow and arrow (Indians)

• Chocolate brownies • Toffee apples

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Cowboys &Indians

or Cowgirls & Indian Squaws Most kids love dressing up as cowboys and indians and running around the back garden chasing each other until they fall about giggling. Why not help get them in the mood by building a tepee and creating your very own Wild West at home.

Fun activities • Water pistol shootouts • Relay races with all players riding horses on sticks • Have an outdoor treasure hunt (good for any theme party) • Play musical chairs (or musical hay bales

• Have a roping contest with players taking turns catching a player standing opposite them, using the rope like a lasso.

• Do face-painting • Dance around to country and western music (line dancing anyone?)

using hay bales in place of chairs)

• Toast marshmellows

• Play Pin the Tail on the Donkey

• Take photos of your theme party to make

• Play good old-fashioned Quoits • Sack races • Limbo

up a little homemade book or album.

Things to make • Make WANTED posters for each person at the party • Make an Indian headpiece with either a long strip of cardboard

To create a western theme you can make your own cardboard cactus plants and then paint

or ribbon, and attach feathers

them green with black prickles, you can hang party lights, throw about a few hay bales (if

to the cardboard strip or glue or

you live on or close to a farm), hang some Mexican-style rugs or ponchos, get out your

hand-sew on to the ribbon.

horses-on-sticks, cover the table with a red and white checkered tablecloth and you can build a tepee by tying bamboo poles together and covering with a large piece

• Decorate a horse-shoe – can

of fabric. Then the Wild West is ready for its little cowboys and Indians...

already be traced onto a piece of cardboard and kids can cut out and decorate with textas, coloured paper and glitter.

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t’s not unusual for pregnant women to have

who suggested approaching the Hospital

a surge in creativity and this has certainly

Foundation regarding fundraising. She now

been the case for local mum Dearne

hopes that her creativity will help raise funds for

Acland, who is currently pregnant with her

the first ever children’s library at the Townsville

second child. Not only will she be birthing a little

Hospital’s Children’s Ward.

boy in a few weeks time, she is also in the process

raising

funds

of birthing her other creative project, an art book

While the Children’s Ward has great facilities and

for children.

is specifically designed for children in terms of decorations and entertainment, it currently lacks

Dearne’s book is called ‘Art Time’ and is full of

a library. There is no space where the children

creative activities for little people. During the

(from babies to teenagers) can go and relax

early weeks of her pregnancy, Dearne suddenly

quietly or grab a book or game to take to their

got the inspiration to write, photograph and

bed.

collate several art activities for children and turn them into a book.

The only resource at the moment is a library ‘trolley’ run by the Foundation but resources are

You could advertise here for as little as $60/month

New book launched to raise funds for the Hospital Foundation

As she says “I quickly learnt from my young

limited and the children only have access to it

daughter that she was more interested in hands-

about twice a week. Providing a library would

on activities than playing with the latest toys.

obviously really help long-term patients keep up

I wanted the book to feature easy to do and

with their education and schooling.

affordable art and craft that can be enjoyed by most ages. These activities have been great for

Dearne’s book is now about much more than

my daughter’s development and they are very

inspiring creativity in children. If the community

friendly on the wallet!”

get behind it and buy the book it will help create the first Children’s Library at the Townsville

‘Art Time’ includes 20 activities with a list of

Hospital.

materials and instructions for making each one.

Photographs of a Townsville child displaying their

Art Time ($20) is available from most Day Care

own creation accompany each craft activity.

Centres and the Hospital Foundation website.

Alternatively you can email Dearne directly at

Call 4034 3331 for more information

After the first draft of the book had been

dearneacland@yahoo.com.au

completed Dearne was speaking with a friend

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Funny

stories Thanks to 4TO and Minty

Laughs local

This month on facebook we’ve been asking mums the question “You know you’re sleep deprived when...”

Winner Karen James “You get to the supermarket, look down and realise you’ve still got your fluffy pink slippers on”

Shelly Larsen

Tara Dolan

“You get to the shops and wonder why your feet

“You walk into a shop and you can’t remember

feel funny, look down and realize you have two

why you’re there or what you needed to buy so

different shoes on”

you pick up random things in the hope that you

Little Details Photos

get just one thing right and then you get home

“You’ve driven across town and can’t remember how you got there”

Leonie Norris “When you’re watching Play School with the little

Tracy Robertson

ones just to find out what day it is”

and remember what you needed”

Penny Teale “You make yourself a cuppa and then put it in the fridge”

Cathy Tsvillebunny “When you try to lock your front door with the

“You apologise to the furniture you keep

Clint Schultz

running in to”

“You turn up to work on your day off”

name for the car clicky thing”

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car clicky thing and can’t remember the proper