PAKMAG - October 2010

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issue 40

O c t 2010

Tiny Tot

guide Fun activities guide

Win Movie

TICKETS

Cover photo courtesy of Anya Karmansky from Cheeky Monkey Photography

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October What’s On

Doula’s

Fresh & up to date

Confident childbirth

Hobby to Biz Turning your passion into cash

Kids

MINI MAG Inside

Great recipe ideas What’s On Calendar Tackling teen issues

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Hello and welcome to our 40th edition of PakMag (wow, we’re getting old!)

I’m happy to announce that IGA are now major sponsors of all of our events. These locally owned stores are very community minded and provide a lot of support for local causes so wherever you can please repay them for their support.

Since October is Halloween month our next PakClub (10 Oct) will be ‘spooky’ themed. We will also be holding a Halloween Party at the Cairns Recreation Centre on the 30th.

Jordan has been a delight this month and for a change he hasn’t had a teething meltdown just before going to print! He knows he has to be a good boy because we’re about to head off for our first overseas family holiday together. Mummy and Daddy will be tying the knot in Bali as you read this so keep your fingers crossed our little page boy doesn’t lose our rings on the beach!

We’ve been prepping him for the flight by getting him to watch TV in the hope it’ll get him used to sitting still for more than 30 seconds. The only show he’s interested in is Bob the Builder but it makes him jump around like a lunatic.

Looks like books will have to suffice.

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Enjoy this edition, and hope to see you at one of our events in October, and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

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contents parents

kids

02 What’s new

21 Kid’s MiniMag

04 Hobbies to Business

22 Colour it in & win

07 Wide Bay Australia

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PakActivities

08 Barbie World 11 Catholic Education 13 MacDonnells Law

babies & toddlers

15 PakHealth 19

Kids in the Kitchen

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Parents in the Pantry

20 Out & about photos

31 PakBaby - Doula’s 32 PakBaby - Co-bedding multiples 34 PakParent

21 Mini Mag 23 What’s On

things to win

29 Out & about photos

pakmag Publication Manager: Bree James Editorial Manager: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Trent Stievano Client Manager: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston & submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott Street Virginia House, Cairns QLD 4870 Postal: PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870

31 PakBaby 34 PakParent 37 Support for Pregnancy Loss 37 Tackling Teens 39 Tiny Tot Fun 40 Fav Pets / Competition winners 43 Daytrips 45 Weekender 46 Daddy Diary 47 Movie of the Month

02 WIN a family movie pass 16

WIN a Fridge-to-Go Lunch Box

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WIN Calanna Cranberry tablets

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WIN a double movie pass

22 WIN a mystery prize 27

4 mystery prizes to WIN

28 WIN a ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Prize Packs 33 WIN a copy of ‘My Story’ 34 WIN a Godfreys Vaccuum 48 WIN a Stockland gift card

48 Stockland Time for a Break

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what’s new october

what’s new october Little Book Club

Movie Releases

New books this month at Cairns Libraries include: Spot Can Count (Eric Hill) – Everyone’s favourite yellow puppy, Spot, is back

Eat, Pray, Love (TBA)

with more lift-the-flap fun!

In cinemas October 7

Great for the littlies.

Parenting courses 5 Oct > Triple P – Power of Positive Parenting for those with kids aged 2-12. 4 weeks. Tue 10am-12 noon. Child & Family Health, Smithfield Community Centre. Call 4226 4800.

13 Oct > Help I’ve Got a Teenager. 6 weeks. How to build a better relationship with your teen. Wed 6pm-8pm, 98 Birch St, Manunda. Cost $60. Call 4032 6800.

21 Oct > Early Childhood (0-5 yrs). 6 weeks. Thu 9.30am-12pm, Lifeline Family Support, 98 Birch St, Manunda. Cost $40. Call 4032 6800 for more info.

Buried (TBA) In cinemas October 7

New Movie!

Resident Evil:

This newly released movie is an animated

Afterlife 3D (TBA)

fantasy adventure for the family and based

In cinemas October 14

on Kathryn Lassy’s beloved books. The story

26 Oct > Parenting Through Primary School.

(Daisy Meadows)

6 weeks. Tue 5.30-8pm, 98 Birch St, Manunda.

Come and join us on the 30th October

– More fairy mahem from

Cost $40. Call 4032 6800.

(6-9pm) at the Cairns Recreation Centre for

Let Me In (TBA) In cinemas October 14

Ga’Hoole, a mythic band of warriors who Soren has to find to save the owl kingdoms.

In Cinemas

September 27 The Town (TBA) In cinemas October 14

the PakMag Halloween Party. Best dressed

great for young girls.

prizes, skating games, jumping castles,

Feeding Baby Green (Alan Greene) – Practical tips and advice on selecting and preparing earth friendly meals from the ‘Al Gore’ of Parenting.

WIN a family pass!

For your chance to win a family pass to see Legends of the Guardians, simply email us at

Life As We Know It (TBA) In cinemas October 21

competitions@pakmag.com.au and tell us

Boost your parenting skills with 6-12 yr olds.

the Rainbow Magic series,

follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father’s epic stories of the Guardians of

Halloween Party

Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy

Tablelands Folk Festival

Toddler Tuesdays

Cheer for a cure

The Lush Nursery & Café (4 Giffin Street,

Awesome Cheerleading are hosting a

White Rock) is running different activities on

cheerleading competition 24th October

Tuesdays to keep your toddler entertained

with teams competing from Cairns and

while you grab a latte. 12 Oct - Baby animals

Townsville. It will be held at the Cairns PCYC,

& pony rides, 19 Oct - SandArt.

Macnamara Street, Manunda.

Cost is $8 per child including a drink and a

Spectator Fees: $8 adult, $5 student, under

snack. Visit www.edgegardens.com.au or

4 free. Squads should go to the AusCheer

call Lush Nursery & Café on 4224 6687 for

website. All monies raised go to children’s

more information.

charities.

outdoor play area and food stalls. Cost $8 kids, $5 adults plus $3 skate hire.

FREE fun in Paradise Pelicans in Paradise is celebrating its first birthday with lots of family fun on Sunday 3rd October (11am-4pm). There will be mini-golf competitions, face painting, sand art and treasure hunts, The Doyle Family Music Show and more. Proceeds will go to the Hospital Foundation.

one of the starring voices in the movie.

The newly named Tablelands Folk Festival @ Yungaburra is on 21-24 October with 3

Maid In Dagenham (TBA) In cinemas October 28

Doggy Parties Local dog grooming business, Pupstars, has just started hosting kid’s birthday parties

marquees for children culminating in the Children’s Parade through Yungaburra on the Saturday. Go to tablelandsfolkfestival. org/children for more info.

for kids who are dog lovers. Doggy party

The Switch (TBA)

decorations & invitations are included as

In cinemas October 28

well as doggy party food and doggy themed music and games. Games include bobbing for sausages (2 water pools, kids vs. dogs)

www.eventcinemas.com.au

and pin the tail on the dog. And, of course, everyone gets to take home doggy bags!

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PakClub Next PakClub: 10 Sept (5-7pm at Cazaly’s).

Theme: Spooky Party. Come dressed in spooky Halloween dress to win great prizes.

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Hobbies to biz Feature story thanks to Elaine Seager

Mary-ann Williams

Gerlinda Aras is a mum to 3 children -

begun creating and selling personalised

children, Asheligh 10, Caysi, 9 and Stuart, 6.

Anasatzia 6, Lukas 8 and Mercedes 9. She

name canvases for children. The idea first

She has always loved handicraft and 5 years

also has 3 stepchildren Ryan 12, Sofie 14 and

came to her when she wanted something

ago began creating and selling beautiful

Adrian 16. For as long as she can remember

special and personal for her daughter

handcrafted products with some other

she has always given people advice on

Izabelle. Since Izabelle has an unusual

women to sell at local markets under the

‘what to wear’. For a while she worked in a

spelling of her name, Mary-ann decided

trade name of Dragonfly Designs.

Cairns department store where she saw the

to make one herself. Using a large (90cm x 30cm) canvas, she added wooden letters to spell the name and decorated it with ribbon and dragonflies.

In a quest for greater flexibility, many mums are becoming selfemployed or starting a business to provide extra family income while still caring for young children. These new ‘mum-preneurs’ are making a significant impact on the country’s economy and they also account for many of the country’s new millionaires.

Gerlinda Aras

Lisa deBuck is a single mum with three

Mary-ann, mum to 3 children, has recently

hobbies to business

Lisa deBuck

This year she decided to go it alone with Lisa Dee Creations which is mainly centred on the craft of hand-applique. She now sells kids t-shirts, baby rompers, bib & wrap sets,

Not surprisingly Izabelle loved it and soon

toys and other creations at four markets a

Mary-ann was making them for other family

month as well as through her new Facebook

members and friends. Excited about the

business page. Lisa wants to expand her

possibility of turning this creative idea in to

business through the internet but she also

an income stream, Mary-ann registered her

wants to keep the face-to-face contact with

business so she could buy her materials from

customers because they provide her with

wholesalers and keep her costs down.

her creative inspiration.

www.mary-annscanvases.vpweb.com.au.

Carols’ advice: Expanding her business

Carols’ advice: Mary-ann needs to work out how much it really costs to produce her canvasses. Sometimes the cost of producing a craft item can never be matched by what people are willing to pay. She should set herself some goals for the next year.

on the internet is a great way for Lisa to grow her business with limited cost and risks. She needs to make sure she has systems and procedures in place to handle the extra business and be confident with understanding business financials.

Carol’s top tips

challenges that people have shopping for clothes and, realising she had a talent for helping people make the right style choices, she decided to train as an image consultant in Melbourne. Shortly afterwards she set up her own business called Mirror Image Consultations and began networking to meet potential clients. Word soon spread and now she advises people in Cairns and interstate on colours, styles and how to create mix and match wardrobes.

Carols’ advice: Since Gerlinda’s business is dependent on her time (which has a limited capacity) she should look for ways to leverage her time better eg. doing workshops with more people, writing a book or creating other related products that she can sell.

Carol Hautot coaches businesses in the Cairns region. For more info email: carolhautot@actioncoach.com or phone 0421 706 068

• Get educated – use the internet and

• Get support – connect with other mum-

• Have financial reserves - start-ups

Many mum-preneur businesses start out as

start coming in from people outside their

definitely not for the feint-hearted. Add to this

local library and look out for local training

preneurs to share ideas and resources (try

usually over-estimate how quickly their

an interesting sideline, something mums do

immediate circle of family and friends.

the fact that mum-preneurs are also raising a

courses such as the ‘Essentials for Business

online networking community

business will build. Assume it will take

for a creative outlet, a bit of fun and some

Suddenly, proper ‘customers’ are knocking at

family and the stakes get even higher.

Success’ course running on 6 October

www.connect2mums.com.au)

longer than you think.

extra cash. As a ‘hobby’ business these women

the door who have much higher expectations

can learn the basics of running a business

about how you operate. As everyone knows,

• Have a vision & clear goals – it doesn’t

• Commit to marketing – there are lots of

without the risk and associated pressures.

new business start-ups are a tricky terrain

However this starts to change once referrals

at the best of times. It’s challenging and

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So, we decided to talk to 3 local mums who are giving it a go and enlisted the help of local business coach, Carol Hautot for some advice.

(5.30-8.30pm) for $44. Call 4048 1111 for more information.

have to be complicated but you should

ways to promote your business without it

• Organise & systemise – you’re

have a business plan (go to www.business-

costing you anything inc. networking and

establishing a reputation so make sure you

coaching-insights.com/simple-business-

PR opportunities (like this one!).

have the systems in place to be professional

plan.html for an easy 2 page format)

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Wide Bay Australia Story by Sally-Anne Fairley, Cairns Area Manager

online banking - be safe More and more people are using the internet to do their banking and pay bills. It’s convenient, usually cheaper than doing it in person and more environmentally friendly.

Unfortunately more and more of us are being targeted by internet scams. These try to trick you into revealing personal details and account details so they can steal information, money and property.

To minimise the risk of being caught in one of these scams it is recommended that you follow these steps: • Always access your banks website by typing the address into the browser or keeping the address in your ‘favourites’ or ‘bookmark’ folder to reduce the risk of mistakes or deception. In particular beware of bogus websites and email phishing.

• Keep your computer up-to-date with anti-virus, firewall software and the latest patches. Anti-virus software is used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software such as worms and Trojans.

Any computer connected to the Internet faces the risk of virus infection, so it makes sense to secure your computer adequately with antivirus software. New viruses appear every day, so in order for your antivirus software to be effective, these definitions need to be updated regularly.

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You will also need to keep your operating system up to date. This can usually be done via their official website. No software can guarantee 100 percent protection — viruses are constantly evolving and can spread between computers rapidly. Antivirus software is only effective if it’s up-to-date, so it’s vital that you subscribe to regular updates and ensure that your updates are completed. Some antivirus and other software providers do supply updates online, these are called security patches. The Internet Association of Australia provides links to various internet security programs and vendors.

• Avoid using passwords or PINs (Personal Identification Numbers) that are relevant to your personal situation. Passwords with telephone numbers, postcodes, your name, or the name of a close relative and dates of birth are simple for criminals to trace. Create passwords with letters and numbers that cannot be easily attributable to you.

• Always memorise your password or PIN and do not write it down or store it on your computer.

You are responsible for keeping this information confidential.

• Change your password regularly and don’t use the same password for other services such as your video store.

• Confirm that your data is encrypted between your computer and your financial institution by looking for the padlock symbol on the bottom right hand corner of the browser window.

• Always log out from the Internet banking menu when you finish all your banking.

• Close your Internet browser after logging out at the end of each Internet banking session.

• Beware of any windows that ‘pop up’ during an Internet banking session and be very suspicious if it directs you to another website which then requests your customer identification or password.

This information has been prepared by Wide Bay Australia Ltd ABN 40 087 652 060 (AFS Licence No: 239686). This information is general advice only and does not take into account your personal situation or needs. We recommend you seek personal advice from your financial advisor before acting on this general advice.

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Barbie world Feature story thanks to Amanda Cranston

world Mattel statistics show that 90 percent of girls between the ages of three and 10 own at least one Barbie doll. Amanda Cranston reports on the appeal of the worldwide Barbie phenomenon.

Created in 1959 by Mattel founders Ruth and

When it comes to fashion Barbie is considered

But Barbie is not just any doll and her appeal

Elliot Handler, this three-dimensional doll

an icon and has showcased over one billion

extends to adults and collectors. According

launched wearing a black and white striped

fashions since 1959. She has experimented

to Mattel Barbie has had the fastest growing

swimsuit and with her signature ponytail, was

with almost every hairstyle from ponytails

fan base in Facebook history with over

an instant hit with children worldwide and has

to the pageboy look, and has experimented

80,000 fans in just six weeks. There are also

constantly evolved over the years to keep up

with many different colours and styles. Barbie

over 1,000 You Tube channels dedicated

with trends. While known around the world as

has had over 70 famous couturiers and 146

to Barbie and her blog is translated into 11

only Barbie, her real name is actually Barbara

designers create outfits for her, and Mattel

languages and viewed in 194 countries. There

Millicent Roberts. Barbie’s first boyfriend,

says over 105 million yards of fabric have been

are collector edition Barbie dolls ranging

Ken, was launched two years after Barbie in

used over the years to produce her fashions.

from those designed by world-renowned

1961 and named after his founder’s son. Fast

More than 100 people including designers,

fashion designers like Christian Dior and

forward five decades and Barbie and Ken have

pattern makers, seamstresses and stylists are

Vera Wang, through to Hollywood Legend-

become household names around the world.

needed to create a single Barbie look and

inspired Barbies like Dorothy from the

outfit. No wonder she is considered a fashion

Wizard of Oz and Scarlett O’Hara. There are

icon! And the best selling Barbie of all time has

books published about her, and last year an

been the 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, a version of

exhibition was held in Melbourne to celebrate

Barbie with long hair stretching from the tip of

Barbie’s 50th birthday. Titled ‘Forever Barbie –

her head to her toes.

Celebrating 50 Years of a Pop Culture Icon’, the

Quirky as it may be, Mattel created a unique background for Barbie which many people may not know. She grew up in Willows, Wisconsin and attended Willows High School, she has four sisters Skipper, Stacie, Kelly and Krissy and her first pet was a horse named

So what exactly is the appeal of Barbie and

Dancer. Over the years Barbie has had over 50

why do many people feel she isn’t a good

pets, dream houses, cars, luxury accessories

role model for girls? Some argue that Barbie

and more than 125 inspirational careers

contributes to body image issues in young

ranging from ballerina and racing car driver,

girls and puts pressure on them to want an

through to vet, doctor, dentist, astronaut,

unrealistic figure. The counter-argument is

ballroom dancer, rock star and even princess.

that this is just adults projecting their own

Girls aspire to be just like Barbie, and her

values and prejudices and children just see her

different careers add another dimension to

as a doll to play with and dress up in different

her showing girls they can grow up to be

outfits.

anything they want to be.

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exhibition was said to be the largest collection of Barbie dolls ever assembled in the southern hemisphere. Rare dolls from Mattel archives were showcased, along with fabulous Barbie accessories from the last 50 years. And if that isn’t enough, there are fan clubs for Barbie devotees like the ABC Doll Club (previously called the Australian Barbie Club) which has been running for almost 18 years.

So, love her or hate her, her appeal is undeniable.

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Catholic Education Great tips to parenting in today’s society

social networking

By Christine Masters, Senior Education Officer, Catholic Education Services – Diocese of Cairns Statistics indicate that when nearly three

use in the home so the onus is on parents to

• Discuss the types of information and pictures

quarters of parents think their children are

ensure that their children know how to keep

that should and shouldn’t be placed on their

undertaking research on the internet, less than

cyber-safe.

pages.

As confronting as it might be smart parents let

• Educate them about what to do if someone

their kids teach them what they know about

sends inappropriate information or unsolicited

technology and they take an active interest in

information. Ensure that both you and your

their child’s internet use. Here are some tips to

child understand laws relating to copyright and

consider:

privacy.

• Help them set up their personal profile and

• Investigate any chat rooms or online clubs that

privacy settings (review these regularly since

your child wants to join.

a quarter of children are actually doing research.

It should come as no surprise that over a third of kids do not share what they do on the Internet with their parents and that proportion increases significantly in mid to later teens. If they’re not doing research they’re most likely engaging in social networking media.

Social networking sites are becoming popular with increasingly younger children. Facebook does not permit access to children under 13 although the fact that they don’t have to prove their age renders this guideline useless although you can use this in negotiations with your child.

Unfortunately, children don’t know what they don’t know and they fail to understand the potential risks and dangers inherent in internet use. While cyber safety education does take place in schools, haveAd no control over internet 1/4 Pageschools Pakmag 2/12/09 7:51 AM

software changes can overwrite settings without the user being aware).

• Know your child’s password and log-in details so you can keep a check on their friends from

• Remind your child of the need to protect their

time to time (this type of monitoring may not be

privacy, including never sharing their password

possible with older teens).

with anyone because current best friends and a boyfriend or girlfriend do not always remain so.

As leading parenting educator Michael Grose says “Know what kids are doing, spend time

• Create your own Facebook page so you can

teaching them common sense and safety lessons,

keep an eye on what’s happening on their page

and limit their use of technology so that they stay

(until they block you as a friend!).

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connected to you and others in your family.”

If you’re looking for:

Tel: (07) 4050 9700 Chances are, you started thinking about your child’s future school long before he or she was born.

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• Your child to fulfil their potential in life • Respect and discipline conducive to quality learning • Christian values • A caring, safe and nurturing environment • A school that is affordable and welcoming to all

Then it’s time you considered a Catholic school for your child.

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Family law specialists

By Catherine Ross, Family Law Accredited Specialist

Must I stay or can I go?

After separating, many parents find themselves wanting or needing to relocate with their children to another town, state or even country. This may be to live closer to family, to take up an employment opportunity, or simply start afresh in a new place.

If your children’s other parent gives permission,

court will also consider the children’s right to

court will evaluate each parent’s proposal fully,

you are free to go. If they don’t, the best practice

know and be cared for by both parents, and

assessing the advantages and disadvantages of

is to ask a family law court for permission

how moving away will affect their relationship

relocating versus staying, in terms of the children’s

before attempting to relocate the children. If

with the remaining parent. Other matters for

best interests. The court’s decision is rarely

you relocate children without either the other

consideration include the need to protect

easy. It must balance the constitutional right of

parent’s or the court’s permission, the other

children from physical or psychological harm,

Australians to freedom of movement against the

parent may obtain “location orders” and “recovery

the children’s views, the willingness of a parent

best interests of the particular children.

orders” to find and bring the children back. This

to facilitate the children’s relationship with

can cause heartache where children are forcibly

the other parent, and the practicalities of the

removed from a parent, and significant expense

children spending time with a parent who lives

if a parent is ordered to pay the other parent’s

far away.

legal and associated costs to bring the children back. Once the children are returned, the court will then decide whether relocation should be allowed. Each case is assessed on its own merits.

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out where you might stand on this or any family law matter, contact MacDonnells Law, Family Law Specialists on 4030 0600 or enquire via our website www.macdonnells.com.au

decides that parents have “equal shared parental responsibility” (or joint decision-making on major issues such as health, religion and education),

This article is intended only to provide general information

the court must then consider whether “equal

and does not constitute, nor should it be used or treated as,

When considering a relocation case, the court

shared parenting time” is also appropriate (that is,

professional or legal advice. Readers should make their own

must apply the same principles as in any

living equal time with both parents). This makes

enquiries or seek legal advice before making any decisions

parenting case. The paramount consideration

relocation difficult, regardless whether a parent

concerning their own interests.

is always the best interests of the children. The

has good reasons of their own to move. The

Some parents are allowed to go, others are not.

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Where, as in the majority of cases, the court

For more information on relocation, or to find

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PakHealth epilepsy

epilepsy symposium Need help cleaning your world?

Epilepsy Action Australia one day symposium

Although rarely brought to the public attention, epilepsy is in fact the world’s most common serious brain disorder and will affect close to half a million Australians in their lifetime.

It is an unpredictable condition which

neurologists and other specialist speakers will

can be debilitating and life threatening so

provide up to date information on epilepsy

staying well-informed is an important focus

and participants will be able to choose from

for parents as it could literally mean the

specialised streams covering issues for parents

Workplaces and schools across Australia

difference between life and death.

with infants, teens and children with epilepsy

are set to pack their food ‘nude’ for the

and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

launch of National Nude Food Day on

Epilepsy Action Australia is a national

nude food

Wednesday 13 October, as a part of

organisation that provides education and

‘Epilepsy: Top of Mind’ will be held at the

National Nutrition Week. Nude Food Day

support services to families impacted by

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 7

is all about encouraging kids, families and

epilepsy. They are presenting a one day

November, 10am-3.30pm. To register for this

workplaces to pack their lunch and snacks

symposium in Brisbane on Sunday 7th

event download registration forms from

without the use of any wrapping, while

November for parents/careers who have an

www.epilepsy.org.au or for more information

also promoting healthy eating habits and

infant, child or teenager with epilepsy. Key

call 1300 37 45 37.

an understanding of ‘everyday foods’ and ‘sometimes foods’. The day is being run in conjunction with Nude Food Movers who

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pakfood kids in the kitchen with Teah Strawberry Slice

parents in the pantry Basil fettucine served with salad

1 cup flour

Green fettucine pasta

1 cup rolled oats

Fresh basil

1/3 cup brown sugar

Crushed garlic

1/2 cup margarine

Parmesan cheese

pinch of salt

Lettuce

1/8 tsp baking powder

Tomato

1/2 cup strawberry jam

Purple onion Capsicum Carrot Shredded cabbage Cucumber

Method

Method

[1] Preheat oven to 180oC and line a 8x8� tray with baking paper.

[2] Mix all the dry ingredients and then mix in the margarine.

[3] Place 2 cups of the mixture into the baking tray and pat down.

Boil fettucine until cooked. Strain and while the pasta is still hot, stir in the crushed garlic, fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

Combine all of your salad ingredients and serve with your pasta.

[4] Spread the jam over the mixture and then place the

remainder of the mixture on top of that and press down.

[5] Cook for 25 minutes and then let it cool. Once cooled slice

into sections and enjoy.

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Making a splash at the Esplanade Lago

Fun in the sun at the Esp

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Fun at the Esplanade Lagoon

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Fun at the Esplanade Lagoon

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Live Music: The Hit Fanatics Storytime Colouring in competition Triple P Tuesays - Power of Positive Parenting The Doyle Family Fun Show Live Music: Billy may Live Music: Carrizma Storytime Live Performance: Sarah Blasko HELP! - I've got a teenager - relationship building - 6 weeks Storytime and Rhyme Time Live Music: Lucky Phil Baby Rhyme Time Singer Songwriter Night Live Music: Vikarious Live Music: Rhythm & Groove Live Music: Sweet K Live Music: Azonic Live Music: Mikey Hayman Solo Hyponolarious COOKED IN CAIRNS: SAUTEED SCHOOLIES Esplanade Cotters Markets Youth Radio Training Program (Registration Essential) DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR SHOW THERMO MIX: Cooking Class MANPOWER - bookings essential Hotel Sorrento by Hannie Rayson (until 24th Oct) Live Music: Barbary Coasters Live Music: Karoke with Kaz & Gaz Live Music: Carrizma Live Music: Snake Gully Tastes of the Tablelands THERMO MIX: Cooking Class Triple P Tuesays - Power of Positive Parenting Storytime Storytime Live Music: Out of the Blue The Doyle Family Fun Show Live Music: Small Baggage Storytime HELP! - I've got a teenager - relationship building - 6 weeks Special Delivery - comedy Live Music: Matt Kirsch Combo Special Delivery - comedy Special Delivery - comedy

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The SANDS Support group meets on the second Friday of each month 10am-12pm at the Marlin Coast Neighborhood Centre in Smithfield (45 Cumberland Ave). If you would like more info call Nerissa on 4098 3089 or Kelly on 4033 7917.

The 24/7 phone listeners line is 1800 228 655.

Cairns PCYC MON to THUR - Kindy Kidz Gym @ 9am-10am Cost is $7. Call (07) 4053 1532 for more info Playgroup Queensland 1800 171 882 Mon-Fri for families with 0-5 year olds Gecko’s Indoor Play Centre (07) 4038 1181 Mon, Tue, Wed - child minding = $25 for 2 hrs, $32 for 3hrs includes entry, minding & childs sandwich (discounts for more than one child)

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regular markets Atherton Markets 1st Sat of each month from 7am at Platypus Park

Cooktown Markets Every Sat from 8am - noon at Lions Park

Mt Sheridan Markets 2nd Sat of month at Mt Sheridan Plaza

Babinda Markets 1st Sat of each month, except January, from 8am, Munro St

Gordonvale Cottage Markets 1st Sat of each month from 8am-12pm at Norman Park

Pier Farmgate Market 7.30am-2pm every Sat at the Pier Shopping Centre

Rusty’s Markets All day Fri, until 2pm Sat & Sun, Grafton St

Innisfail Red Cross Markets 3rd Sun of each month at Anzac Memorial Park

Port Douglas Markets Every Sun from 8.30am-2pm at Anzac Park

Esplanade Markets Every Sat from 8am-4pm at the Esplanade

Kuranda Markets Every Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 9am-3pm in Therwine St

Ravenshoe Markets 4th Sun of the month

Holloways Beach Markets 2nd Sun of month 8am-1pm at Holloways Beachfront

Malanda Markets 3rd Sat of each month from 6am-12pm at Jack May Park

Mt Sheridan Markets 2nd Sat of every month

Mareeba Markets 2nd Sat of each month at Centenary Park, Byrnes St

SPeewah Markets Every Sun 8am-2pm Carpark of the Speewah Tavern, Speewah Road, 6ks past Kuranda

Night Markets Daily from 4.30pm-11pm, entry from Espanade or Abbott St

Mission Beach Markets 1st & 3rd Sun of each month 6.30am-12pm, opposite Hideaway

Northern Beaches Markets 3rd Sun of each month from 9am-3pm, Smithfield Shopping Centre Tanks Art Centre Markets Last Sun of each month from 9am-1pm

Monster Markets Last Sun of each month 8am-2pm, April-Nov at Marcs Park Mossman Markets Every Sat from 7am-12pm under the raintrees

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Diary of a wimpy kid Only at the Movies September 20 Synopsis: Meet the kid who made “wimpy” cool, in a family comedy based on the best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, the first in a series that has thus far sold 24 million copies. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID chronicles the adventures of wise-cracking middle school student Greg Heffley, who must somehow survive the scariest time of anyone’s life: middle school.

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cairns obstetrics & gynaecology T h e O N LY C h O i C e F O R e x C e L L e N C e i N W O M e N ’ S h e A LT h

• ONLY private female obstetrician in town.

• ONLY private lactation service in Cairns.

• ONLY private ultrasound service for obstetrics

• ONLY private obstetrician in Cairns routinely giving

performed and reported by an obstetrician with post

15 minute antenatal appointments after a 30 minute

graduate diploma in high risk obstetric ultrasound.

booking visit.

• ONLY private nuchal translucency service with results given at time of scan.

• ONLY private obstetrician bulk billing routinely for antenatal services after a one-off “pregnancy management fee” is paid – this is further discounted for women having second and subsequent babies and

• ONLY place in Far North Queensland where a lactation consultant is able to fit you properly for a maternity bra.

• ONLY private obstetrician routinely working with midwifery support.

• ONLY private CTG service outside of hospital.

is also eligible for a Medicare rebate.

See us on line at www.cairns-obgyn.com.au • PHONE us on 4031 5811 or send us a fax on 4041 3615 or just drop in! We’re upstairs on the Mezzanine Level at The Pier at the Marina, next to the Shangri-La. Follow the signs to Dr. Natalie Kiesey-Calding (MBBS, FRANZCOG, RCOG/RCR Dip Adv Obs US)

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PakBaby doula’s Story thanks to Tara Webster

doula’s:

Easing the way into motherhood

More and more pregnant women are opting to hire a doula to provide extra support and information about pregnancy, birth and the care of a newborn.

Having confidence as you approach childbirth

(31%) and epidurals (10-60%), and the use

everything we asked her. In a society where

goes a long way to ensuring a smooth

of forceps (34%). A major reason for these

birth has become a medical event and not a

transition in to motherhood and hiring a

results is doulas help women to believe in

natural occurrence, a doula brings back the

doula can really help.

the ability of their bodies to birth. With this

beauty and wonder of childbirth.

The word “doula” is an ancient Greek word meaning “female servant,” but today it has come to stand for a person, usually a woman, who gives physical and emotional support to a mother and her family during pregnancy, birth and after childbirth. She is not a medical

intervention. Of course there are situations where medical intervention is necessary and

Local Cairns Doula’s:

saves lives, however many births are possible without such measures.

Lynda Hay Phone: 0439 220 041

My own experience of hiring a doula was a last

in childbirth and works alongside midwives

minute affair. I only met and hired her when I

and doctors in hospitals, birth centres and

was in my last six weeks of pregnancy. I highly

homebirths.

recommend hiring one much earlier, possibly

Carly Brooks

in the first tri-mester, as there can be a lot of

Phone: 0423 416419

information to absorb. Hiring a doula was

www.thebirthtree.com

many benefits associated with involving a doula in childbirth. These include significantly lowering the rates of caesarean sections (45%), use of oxytocin (50%), pain medication

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able to birth naturally, and don’t need medical

professional but is experienced and trained

Worldwide studies have shown there are

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belief, women discover that they are usually

the best investment my partner and I could have made. She opened our eyes to so many unknown decisions we needed to make and

Email: haylynda@hotmail.com www.chrysalisbirth.com

Lisa Morgan Email: lisa@quickening.id.au

gently offered support and information on

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pakbaby

pakbaby

easing sibling rivalry

toddler fuel

Julia Driscoll, local doctor and mum of three, has recently published a book for 1-5 year olds who have discovered that mum is having another baby.

Researchers in Sydney recently did a study to find out what Australian babies are eating as they transition to a solid food diet and discovered that more than 25% of their intake came from chips, sweetened drinks, biscuits and other nutritionally poor foods. Chocolate was eaten every other day by more than onethird of the toddlers, and two-thirds ate biscuits most days. Parents were reminded

Co-bedding multiples

that it is normal for toddlers to reduce their food intake in their second year.

ready to read Dr James L. Thomas came from America recently to speak on the subject of what

Co-bedding is the practice of sleeping

For example, if one baby is distressed it may

multiple babies in the same cot, bed or

be comforting to have their sibling close

incubator, and is a very personal choice for

by. On the other hand, it can make medical

parents of multiple babies. Some prefer to

treatments more difficult.

vaccination advice New research suggests that giving paracetamol to baby’s after their vaccinations to ward off a potential

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these 6 skills in your children from birth before trying to teach them to read: [1] Print motivation – interest and

[2] Vocabulary – knowing the names

of things

[3] Print awareness – noticing print, how

to handle books and following the

written word on pages

It was found that it lessens the level of

letters, knowing they have sounds and

arrangement of your babies, do some

antibodies against the illnesses for which

recognising them everywhere

research. Familiarise yourself with all of the

they’d been immunised and therefore

Studies have shown that when pre-term

benefits and potential risks, and make the

makes them less effective. Parents are

babies are co-bedded in hospital, there may

decision that feels right for you and your

advised to keep babies cool and hydrated

babies.

after vaccinations and seek medical

be both positive and negative outcomes.

advice if their temperature worsens.

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CWC

and tell us what two factors make sibling rivalry more intense?

tiny tackers

babes in arms

The Cairns Regional Gallery’s Tiny Tacker

This month’s Babes in Arms movie sessions at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas are:

programme for 2-5 year olds has been expanded due to popular demand.

It’s now offered on alternate Tuesdays (starting 5 Oct) and Thursdays (starting 14 Oct). The programmes include 4 classes held fortnightly at 10am and 11am.

[5] Narrative skills – telling stories,

Cost $50. For more information and

bookings contact Carley at Cairns Regional

describing events

[6] Phonological awareness – hearing and

playing with the smaller sounds in words

Gallery on 4046 4888 or email programs@ cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

OCT 6 - Charlie St. Cloud OCT 13 - Wall Street 2 OCT 20 - Eat, Pray, Love OCT 27 - Life as We Know It Don’t forget, it’s not just for babies, all noisy under-5 year olds are welcome too.

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enjoyment of books

Like any decision regarding the sleeping

outweigh the benefits.

Medical at Woree. Keep an eye out for it at local bookstores.

Cairns Libraries and suggested developing

[4] Letter knowledge – learn to name

were in-utero. For others, the risks seem to

at Appletree Medical (Smithfield & Draper St), Kewarra Family Practice and Toogood Road

they start reading. He spoke to parents at

fever might not be such good advice.

keep their babies close together, as they

sibling and prepare them for their new important role within the family. ‘My Story’ is available

children need to know and learn before

Multiples Expert Verity Hoyle shares her tips

‘My Story’ is a photographic memoir that’s designed to smooth their transition to becoming a

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pakparent What’s new with Lou

mummy style tips

spick & span!

You don’t have to be a movie star to have a stylist. Local stylist and personal shopper Gerlinda Aras has a web-based programme called My Private Stylist at http://www. mirrorimageconsultations.myprivatestylist. com/ for those who need style advice.

Local SEA FM Announcer Lou Morrow shares parenting tips: Parenthood is by and large a pretty thankless task. If they only realised how much we put in for them, they might have more to say than “I’m bored” or “I’m hungry”! If they really understood they might say something like this: “Mummy, thank you for sacrificing your body, sleep and on occasion your sanity to bring me into this world and keep me safe and loved.

Thanks for providing me with free room and board. I realise rent and groceries are expensive and you have to work to pay for them so I would never belittle that fact by complaining about the lack of sugary treats readily available to my bottomless pit of a stomach. I know you’re not a taxi driver and want you to know how much I appreciate you driving me around to endless after school activities and social functions”.

You may never hear these words but in the mean time, regular “I love you’s” will suffice – I’ll enjoy those while they last!

Godfreys have a brand new Electrolux Vacuum that is a godsend for busy parents. It’s a

In the meantime she has these tips for mums:

cordless 2 in 1 vacuum that you

[1] Use a modern oversized handbag to

the floor or take off the handheld

fit in all your children’s needs

(to turn in to a dustbuster). It’s

[2] Accessorize your outfits with

lightweight, extremely easy to

inexpensive jewellery (you won’t mind

steer and works well on all floor

as much if/when they get broken)

surfaces. Best of all it makes

can use as an upright vacuum on

[3] Dress in colours that brighten your day

those little messes easy to clean

[4] Wash and blow dry your hair at night

without bringing out the whole

big vacuum. It comes in 5 trendy

to save you time in the morning

[5] Apply make up even if you’re just

colours and for PakMag readers

going to the shops, a little goes a long

this month you can get yours

way to make you feel better

from Godfreys for ONLY $199

[6] Invest in a body shaper to hide any

(usually $219).

lump and bumps

‘Walk to Remember’

WIN a New vacuum!

For your chance to win one of these

The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group will be holding its annual ‘Walk to Remember’ on Sunday 17 October from 9am at the Pirate Ship. For more info call Nerissa on 4098 3089.

Electrolux Vacuums simply email us at competitions@pakmag.com.au and tell us who is the new owner of

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support for pregnancy loss Miscarriages are extremely common but rarely spoken about. There are a variety of reasons as to why they occur but even after thorough examinations the majority of couples are still left with no definitive answers. possible causes. Women often experience

feelings, experiences and support each other in a

incredible loss after a miscarriage, even if it

safe environment.

seems very early in the pregnancy. One day they’re planning what colour to paint the nursery and the next they’re in hospital grieving the loss of a dream and future child.

After a pregnancy or infant loss, Bears of Hope aims to make the parents feel comforted, supported, well informed and empowered to find hope in their hearts again. They initiate support

Bears of Hope is a non-profit organization that

by donating a bear to the couple in loving

offers support to women who have suffered

memory of their lost child. The bear signifies

pregnancy and infant loss. It is a free national

that they are not alone and reminds them that

service that is currently extending its services to

support is readily available. Bears of Hope also

Cairns.

offer idea’s on creating memories of their baby

Their website, www.bearsofhope.org.au, offers

before leaving the hospital and after.

Chromosomal abnormalities are commonly

resources, bereavement information and support

For more info on Bears of Hope in the vicinity of

found in more than half of embryos miscarried

choices as well as online support communities

Cairns please email: tigerlily579@hotmail.com

in the first 13 weeks but there are many other

where other bereaved parents can share their

with BOH as the agenda item.

tackling teens Our new columnist Denise Bewert answers your questions about handling challenges with teenagers.

Reader question:

it seems the balance of power in your household

However, you do need to take back control of

is ‘out of whack’. It appears that your daughter has

your household. Set boundaries. Discuss with

found that using physical violence against you

her the consequences that will be put in place if

gets her what she wants. It’s important that as

she continues with physical violence against you.

Firstly, anger is a healthy emotion and a normal,

the adult you do not give in to her demands and

Follow through with these consequences. Do not

natural reaction to experiencing difficult

that you stay calm and not respond with anger

make excuses for her. You have the right to feel

situations but it can often also be a masking

or physical violence to her outbursts. Remind

safe in your own home.

emotion. Teenagers may say they are ‘angry’ when

her that yelling, screaming and using physical

in fact they feel confused, frustrated or powerless.

violence is NOT the way to have her needs met.

My 14 year old daughter gets angry to the point of physical violence against me. What should I do?

When your daughter is calm, try to discuss with her what is causing her to feel so angry and upset.

Is she experiencing hurt, fear, anxiety or some other emotion that she is not dealing with? Has she seen this type of behaviour role modelled as a way of dealing with anger? Whatever the cause,

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Let her know that you are there to help her work through her anger issues and will help her with strategies to deal with them appropriately.

Denise Bewert is a counsellor for adolescents, mother of two and author of two books. She also facilitates pre-teen and teenage parenting workshops in Cairns.

Remind her regularly that she is loved and that

If you would like to ask Denise a question about

she is one of the most important focuses in your

your teenager please send an email to:

life. Reassure her that you care deeply for her.

denise.bewert@bigpond.com

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tiny tot fun With so many new babies being born each year in Cairns it’s little wonder that there are now so many activities and programmes on offer for the under 5 year olds. Here’s our round-up of some of the things on offer for your active and curious littlies: Swimming Most swim schools offer baby swim classes (from about 5 months of age) which progress through to learn to swim classes. C-Me Swim have classes from Monday-Saturday at three venues (Edge Hill, Paradise Palms & Sportsworld). Call them on 4053 2549. On the south side, also check out Southside Aquatics in Edmonton. They offer small, personalised classes morning and afternoon Monday-Saturday call 0409 347 064.

Gymbaroo Classes start from 6 weeks of age up to 5 years.

Classes last 45 minutes and include music, dance, instruments and exercises.

Music Classes

Bring the fun ON! Cheerleading Party Kids parties with a difference

terms with sessions held on alternative weeks.

Cost $50 per term. Call Carley on 4046 4888 or email programs@carisnregionalgallery.com.au for bookings and info.

Cheeky Monkey Club Lots of fun performance dance classes for boys and girls age 2½ to 6 years with the opportunity to explore their imagination and creative talents, interact with others, exercise gross motor skills and develop self confidence. Go to www. cheekymonkeyclub.com.au or call 1300 880 669.

BMX riding Cairns BMX Club has Sprocket Rocket Riders starting from aged 3. Go to www.cairnsbmx.org. au for more information.

Kindermusik with Nicole has 4 levels depending on the age and development level of each child: 1) Kindermusik Village for children aged up to 20 months 2) Kindermusik Our Time for children aged 1½ – 3 ½ years and 3) Kindermusik Imagine That for children aged 3-5 years. Call Nicole on 4034 2219 (website www.kmusikcairns.com).

Kindergym

Skating

Several of the dance schools offer Tiny Tots classes – generally starting from 3 years old. Backstreet Dance do Teeny Tots Jazz Classes for children aged from 3 years (Cost $100 per term - go to www.backstreetdance.com.au for more info).

Cairns Recreation Centre hold Learn to Skate Classes at the weekends (10am-12 noon) for children aged 3+. Call 4053 5353 for more information.

Art Classes Tiny Tacker Tuesdays at the Gallery are formulated for 2-5 year olds and structured over 4 week

Classes run 9-10am Monday to Friday and 1011am Tuesday-Friday for children aged 18 months up to 5 years at Barron Valley Gymnastics. Cost $10 per class. Call 4055 1711.

Dance

Art Start The Tanks have an under 5’s programme incorporating a mixed bag of circus, movement and music classes on Friday 9.30am-10.30am.

Cost $100 for a 10 week term. Call 4032 6605 for more information.

Kindy Cheer Awesome Cheerleading have a Kindy Cheer Programme for 2-5 year olds. Classes combine singing, dance, fitness and lots of fun. Cost $10 per class. Call Tamara on 0402 225 630

Martial Arts Some martial arts schools offer classes for 3-5 year olds including Brad Hope’s Club which runs two Tiny Tigers classes per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3.30-4pm. They are taught about respect and manners, teamwork, balancing skills and responding quickly to stay safe. The Centenary Choi Kwang Do Academy in Edmonton also offers classes for 3-5 year olds.

Kindy Futsal If you’ve got a budding soccer champion on your hands try Kindy Futsal for 3-5 year olds. It costs $90 per 9-week term plus a $45 registration fee for insurance and $35 for the training gear.

Contact Sandra on 4034 3925 or send an email to Sandra.fnqfutsal@gmail.com

Tennis The new International Tennis Centre on Sheridan Street runs Kinder Tennis programmes for 3-5 year olds which develop motor skills and coordination.

For more information contact LifeTime Tennis on1300 30 15 30 or visit their website: www.cairnstenniscentre.com.au

BE READY for great games, stunts, dancing and a whole lot of cheer!

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fav pet shots Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!

this month’s entries

September winner!

Rottie loved by Liv

Rowdy loved by Ciara

Beanie loved by Tanya

Jezabelle & Bindi loved by Hollie

Email your photo, name/s & address to: photos@pakmag.com.au • Deadline for photos is 20 October for the November edition of Pakmag.

prize winners

Congratulations to our Sept prize winners!

To claim your prize drop into our office on Level 2, 68 Abott Street between 9-5pm Monday to Friday and collect your prize from reception.

Despicable me Colour in to win

Despicable Me Star Voice Comp

• Sienna Jensen • Ethan Henry Hoy

• Alison Bird • Jovana Lehrer

• Ronan Freeman • Zara Betts-Colefax

• Gail Taifalos • Sharon Madsen

• Quinn Stocker • Jaxon Hunt, Cairns

Dorothy the dinosaur • Jasmine Scott, Cairns

Auto Spectacular • Sharon Ariotti, Mareeba • Deanna Nesbit, Edmonton

Mega MAgnesium • Bonnie Gilsenan, Mt Sheridan

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Word Scramble Jordan Stocker, Mooroobool

Dot to Dot • Isack Brooks, Bently Park

Word MAtch • Mitchell Littler

Club Penguin • Anthony Chain, Cairns

Being Dad Book • Thompson Family

Bamboodie • Jada Johnson

Time for a Break • Sophie Cadman • Greg Parry • Lisa Barr • Renee Campbell • Terve Ellis • Jackie Roberts

Word Search

• Andrea Thompson • Toby Smith

• Jake Schindler

• Erol Timms • Mandy Barnet

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entertainment

Cheap daytrips

entertainment

Check out our favourite FNQ daytrips

daytrips

• Face Painting • Puppets • Balloons • Games • Music • Other costumes available

Extravagant or cheap, FNQ has a huge choice of family daytrips

4057 8019 or 0408 183 032 www.nikkitheclown.com

Extravagant

your hair. Flying through Barron Valley on the

[4] Gallo Dairyland

way home makes you truly appreciate where

If you’re fed up with Muddy’s maybe its

Cheese and chocolate tasting for the parents,

we live.

watching cows getting milked for the kids.

time Mummy & Daddy did something a bit more exciting by themselves. Surrounded by international renowned coral reefs and rainforest, we truly have some of the best daytrip options in the world. If you’ve got cash to splash you can easily book yourself on a trip of lifetime without having to travel very far.

If you’re feeling extravagant, look no further than local charter helicopter business, Sky Safari. They have some fantastic daytrips you’ll remember forever.

Most of Sky Safari’s customers opt for the obvious –flying over the reef and then being plopped down on to a deserted coral cay for lunch. We wanted something completely different with a totally different perspective of Cairns so we asked them to fly us to the top of Mount Mulligan for lunch. It’s an approx.

are (were!) without kids, so go on, treat yourselves. For more information go to www.skysafari.com.au

Go for afternoon tea – the cows are milked at 3pm.

[5] Josephine Falls 45 minutes drive from Cairns with a lovely

Favourite cheap daytrips

pram-friendly walk through tropical rainforest

If your budget isn’t quite so flash there’s also

out for brush turkeys, king parrots, butterflies,

a huge range of places to visit around the region that won’t cost a fortune. Here’s some of our favourites:

with a spectacular waterfall at the end. Look musky-rat kangaroos and goannas.

[6] Train ride to Freshwater For $5 you can take the Kuranda train from

[1] Granite Gorge

Cairns Central and hop off at Freshwater for

Amazing scenery, beautiful walks and rock

morning tea (but you’ll need to get the bus

wallabies to hand feed.

back!).

[2] Yungaburra Markets

[7] Strawberry picking

Lots of fun for the kids and relaxing day out

On the Gillies Highway between Yungaburra

for mum & dad

and Atherton, you can pick your delicious

but it rises out of the landscape like Uluru. The

[3] Ravenshoe Railway

the kids to a gelato. A truly yummy day trip

scenery is stunning and all you can hear on

2-hour trip on an old steam train every Sunday

– get in quick because the season is almost

at 1.30pm ($40 for a family ticket).

finished! Call them on 4091 2962

2 hour drive west of Cairns and rarely visited

Flip Ripley

This is the way to remember who you

the top is the sound of the wind blowing in

strawberries at Shaylees Farm and then treat

Magic shows • Characters • Clowning Comedy workshops • Juggling Unicycles • Comic telegrams Call Nikki 4059 2035 or 0409 641 176

Entertainment

Rachel

Bradley

The Singing Face Painter Available for themed childrens’ & adult parties

For bookings cAll 0428 600 213 42

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4039 0622 or 0410 510 095 flip2@westnet.com.au www.flipripley.com

restaurants

kids

club

Scuba Ranger Courses for 8-12 yr olds, plus Dive Clubs • Personalised classes of up to 4 people • School Holiday Courses $375per person • After school Tue & Thu $50/class • Junior Open Water Courses on weekends $500 For more information phone Scuba Rangers on 0411 612 442 or 4055 1954 www.pakmag.com.au

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Mission Beach Weekender story thanks to Bree Stievano

mission magic Located just a hop, skip and a jump down the highway from Cairns, Mission Beach is a popular destination for both locals and international tourists.

It is a honeymooners paradise and many

stunning beach. You can relax in the pool and

For special occasions Castaways also has a

resorts in Mission Beach cater to the couples

soak up the gorgeous views whilst ordering

Beachside Holiday House for $500 per night.

market. Castaways Resort & Spa however caters

a drink from the poolside bar. Other facilities

This absolute beachfront luxury home is

to a more diverse clientele and is ideal both for

include a fitness centre, Drift Spa and, my

situated not just on the edge of the Coral Sea

a parent’s night away or a relaxing family stay.

favourite, the award winning restaurant Bibesa

but also on the edge of Mission Beach Village.

Beach Club. It serves breakfast, lunch and

It offers a spacious living area with sliding glass

dinner daily with a great menu using locally

doors opening to the wide covered patio. It has

sourced produce that caters to all food tastes.

one king bedroom with an ensuite, a queen

Castaways has just had a multimillion dollar upgrade and they have a huge array of room types. We stayed in one of their new family rooms so we could put Jordan to bed and still

All rooms at Castaways have sea views or

watch movies or sit on the balcony watching

panoramic views of the surrounding mountains

the ocean. Best of all our room opened up onto

and start from $145 a night. The newly

the pool, so we could literally take five steps

renovated family resort rooms which feature

and dive in.

two separate rooms (one with a queen bed, the

The fabulous swimming pool and spa have awesome views of Dunk Island and the

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other two king single beds) are $205 per night.

Two bedroom apartments, which are fully self-

bed plus two king singles that can be zipped to a king. The spa room has a shower over the spa, plus there is a separate shower room.

For more information about Castaways go to www.castaways.com.au or call 1800 079 002

contained, are $295.

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WHEN: Mon-Fri 9am-10am Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am-11am COST: $10 per class (There is also a $40 annual registration fee)

daddy diary 17 Potts, one half of the Sea FM morning crew, continues his chronicles of first time fatherhood I’ve just celebrated my second father’s day and the highlight was the homemade card I received with Noah’s first drawing inside - a couple of scribbled lines using a blue highlighter. I’m looking forward to the day when I can hang one of his drawings on the fridge.

Speaking of fridges; that’s about the only household appliance that Noah can’t actually get into. He’s been spending a lot of time exploring the kitchen recently so now the dishwasher has to be turned off at the power point and the food cupboard must be kept shut at all times. He loves getting in to the drawers and chucking tea towels and everything everywhere although luckily he can’t reach the cutlery drawer yet. We deluded ourselves in to thinking we could just teach Noah not to open certain draws and cupboard doors but that was obviously a silly idea. Kylie is now devastated that baby locks are spoiling the colour scheme of her beautiful kitchen.

Noah also finds it very funny to constantly switch off the MyStar box.

I don’t find it quite so amusing when the TV keeps getting turned off during a Hawthorn game.

This month is footy finals time and I’ve been hanging out for years for a son to sit back and watch the footy with. Unfortunately Noah’s attention span only lasts about 10 seconds so I’ll be waiting a little longer. If only the Teletubbies were playing at the MCG.

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MOney

Bathrooms

A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.

A man has six items in his bathroom: a

A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn’t need but it’s on sale.

toothbrush, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap,

Arguments

The average number of items in a typical

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

woman’s bathroom is 337. A man would not be

Mini Crossword 48

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and a towel from the Marriott.

able to identify most of these items.

DOWN [1] Write briefly or hurriedly [2] Self [3] Make a mistake [4] Regenerate [5] A great distance [6] Part [7] Encounter [13] Glisten [14] Hilltop [15] Travel by horse [16] Matured [19] Beam [20] Mischievous fairy [21] Witness

ACROSS [1] Scoff [5] Supply with weapons [8] Fiend [9] Enemy [10] Ripped [11] Brew [12] Heron [14] Free-for-all [17] Horse-drawn vehicle [18] Part of the eye [22] Poem [23] Epithet [24] Marry [25] Sort