PakMag Cairns - June 2012

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ISSUE 60

Kids

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holidays Tricky

Traits

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Contents June

Hello and welcome to PakMag’s 60th edition, our 5th birthday special!

My oh my, where have the years gone?! It seems like just yesterday I launched PakMag in Cairns, and even though I had very high hopes, its

parents

kids

success still takes me a bit by surprise - mind you, it would not be where it is

02 What’s new

today without my fabulous team, and

05 Show & tell

the loyal support of local businesses, family and friends, and of course you,

09 Real Lives: all at sea

our wonderful readers. So from the

10 Easy peasy birthday parties

bottom of my heart, thank you for

13 Catholic Education

all of your support. I hope to see you

14 Tricky traits

at our 5th birthday party and Teddy

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Women & Finance

Palms for a big piece of cake and

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MacDonnells Law

heaps of fun.

21 PakHealth

Enjoy this birthday edition, and

22 Family Nutrition

remember to tell everyone, you read

25 PakFood

it in PakMag.

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Bears picnic on the 24 June at Paradise

Bree :)

What’s On Highlights

31 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 41 PakBaby - pregnancy pain

things to win 21 WIN a Calanna Cough Tonic 25 WIN a mystery prize

29 What’s On

32 WIN tickets to Ice Age 4

31 Kids Mini Mag

33 4 mystery prizes to WIN

39 Tackling Teens / Modern Parenting

43 WIN a Mumma Bubba pendant

41 Baby News: pregnancy pain

61 WIN tickets to the Townsville V8’s

45 Wardrobe Wake Up

62 WIN a mystery prize

Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager What’s On/MiniMag: Janelle May Client Manager: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Cranston & submitted writers

46 Home Heroes

64 WIN a $50 Stockland Voucher

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

58 Biz Directory

pakmag

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.

49 School holiday activities 53 Bully proof 55 Magical Kuranda 57 Mummy Memos/Daddy Diary

cover Models: Asha van Eck

60 Out & About

Photography: by Veronica at Blueclick photography

62 Fav Pets/Competition Winners

Styling: by Gerlinda Aras

62 Laugh with a Local

Clothing: by Best & Less

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June What’s New

family fun Teddy Bear’s Picnic 24 June (10am-1pm) at Paradise Palms

Get your Teddy’s ready - the biggest picnic

AND of course, we’ll celebrating PakMag’s

of the year is being held at the Pelicans in

5th birthday with a HUGE cake for everyone.

Paradise Adventure Park at Paradise Palms.

The pool, playground, entertainment, games and dancing will all be on offer for a

Go to www.pakmag.com.au for more info about Teddy Bear categories for the parade. > See page 26 for more details.

donation to the Children’s Ward.

Budding makeup artists

VIPCard launch We are pleased to announce the launch of our PakMag VIP card.

As a VIP member you will be able to get: • Great discounts from local businesses in both Cairns and Townsville • VIP access to our website with special VIP only areas • VIP competitions, last minute giveaway’s and prizes

New to Cairns these school holidays

• A very special VIP package for signing up • Monthly newsletters with extra deals from local businesses participating in the program • VIP’s will also be able to show their VIP card at our

Professional makeup artist, Elisa Stefanovic,

is conducting school holiday workshops

events to go in our members draw to spin our

has spent 20 years working in the theatre

in June. For more information call Elisa

Wheel Of Fortune.

film and TV industry on productions such

Stefanovic on 0450 376 141 or email

as Phantom of the Opera and Cats. She

elisastefanovic@y7mail.com

Preview screening

On Sunday 24 June Birch Carroll & Coyle’s Kids Club will be able to see a preview screening of Ice Age 4: Continental Drift in 3D before everyone else at BCC’s Kids Club preview screening. Cost: $12

and to sign up and become a VIP Member.

movies

Ice Ag e 4

Check out www.pakmag.com.au for more details

CaPTA passes CaPTA Group annual 4 Park Passes are now available to buy until 31 July. It entitles you to unlimited visits to: • The Butterfly Sanctuary (Kuranda) • Rainforestation Nature Park (Kuranda) • Wildlife Habitat (Port Douglas) • Cairns Wildlife Dome (Casino) For information on the locals 4 Park Pass visit www.capta.com.au

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diy kids

drama

tots

The Young Company has started weekly Drama Tots classes for children aged 3–5 years. They involve lots of pretend play, drama games, moving to songs, making props, role-playing and lots of fun inside a

Holiday DIY at Bunnings Smithfield

real theatre studio.

Classes run every Friday during the school term (9.45am-10.45am). Call 4041 4066 or email us at

• 26 June (12.30pm) Sand Art • 28 June (12.30pm) Make a Beach Bag June weekend workshops will also be showing kids how to make memo boards,

wooden photo stands, wooden hand massager, miniature houses and lots more (9.30am & 12.30pm). Bookings are essential (book at the service desk).

by Danny Simony and clown, Local magician, comic, mime artist show that new a d Danny Simony has develope ework of Fram follows the Early Years Learning Magic belonging, being and becoming. ‘The care Power of Silence’ is suitable for child private as well as rtens erga kind centres and y on Dann call on mati infor events. For more 549.

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info@theyoungcompany.com.au for more info.

almost show time

If the kids show signs of being bored these school holidays get a hold of the Cairns Show Kids Competition schedule that is filled with competitions for the under 18’s. Get them busy painting, scarecrow making or training their guinea pigs to eat faster! The schedule can be downloaded from www.cairnsshow. com.au/competitions/kidskorner

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Show &Tell

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The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids

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{1} Homemade food treats {2} Voucher for babysitting {3} Photo collage {4} An hour of your time {5} Seedlings or cuttings from your garden

Thank god for people like Jen Brent who can make amateur birthday cake bakers look like seasoned pro’s with her gorgeous edible cake toppings.

When she’s not busy making our cakes

and then realising ‘much’ later that I’d

look pretty, she’s busy with her three kids,

forgotten to put myself away.

Jay (9), Asher (7) and Maddelin (4).

[5] What was your best ever birthday

[1] What did you want to be when you

present you received? Before we had

grew up? A mother (apparently that’s

kids my husband woke me at midnight

what I always said)

to drink a bottle of champagne in bed to

[2] What’s your least favourite kids TV

celebrate the start of my birthday.

show? Yo Gabba Gabba – I hate it and the

[6] What core values are you hoping to

kids watch it just so they can see me run

teach your kids? I would like our kids to

screaming from the room!

grow up with kind hearts and an ability to

[3] What has been your strangest/

look at the funny side of life

funniest request for icing bits so far?

[7] What do you hope your kids don’t

Someone recently asked for a cake topper

inherit from you? My self-doubt

of a Bollywood Superhero - who knew there was one?!

[4] What’s been your funniest mummy moment? Breastfeeding on a flight

[8] Finish this sentence: I’m a good mum because…I have three wonderful

review its a

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my business

Got something to share or shout about?

Email us at elaine@pakmag.com.au

kiddie

goal charts

Mumpreneur Nikki Dungar is the owner of Bubs n Bumps, an online business that creates specially designed maternity tops for expectant mums. She is also mum to two daughters and a son.

During my pregnancies I often found

When I first started Bubs n Bumps I

A Melbourne mum has made it easy for parents

myself wondering about what my

had no experience with manufacturing

to help kids teach kids some basic behaviours by

baby was up to in my tummy. I would

or marketing clothing. I’ve learned by

designing some beautifully designed Goal and

imagine them taking a peek at the world

doing lots of research and asking many

Reward Charts that can be pesonalised. There are

on the outside through the gap in my

questions but there will always be more

three different charts, each with their own focus:

belly button, or all curled up sleeping

to learn. I believe we can do anything with

My Amazing Day (routines and daily habits), My

blissfully. This was the inspiration behind

enough determination and hard work.

Excellent Health (to encourage healthy eating and

my designs but it was the frustration

exercise) and My Fantastic Values (to encourage kind,

of not being able to find flattering and

caring and respectful behaviour). Elfie Love Goal and

comfortable maternity tops that spurred

Reward Charts are available at ABC Shops and other

me to turn them in to a business.

retail stores or online at www.elfielove.com

review the little

refugee

Following the success of his book The Happiest Refugee, comedian Anh Do has written a children’s version of his family’s escape from war-torn Vietnam and his

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rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Sometimes you’re on top of the world; sometimes you’re crashing down in

I LOVE it when people see a pregnant

an emotional heap when things don’t

mother wearing one of my tops. They

work out. But there’s a great personal

can’t help but smile. I love the positive

satisfaction from creating the business

feedback and creating a maternity top that

yourself.

makes the expecting mother feel proud to be pregnant and show her baby bump.

For more information go to their website www.bubsnbumps.com.au

T-shirt art

By Anh Do and Suzanne Do (Allen & Unwin) RRP $24.99

Starting a business has been a

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Real

people Navy officer Mat May shares his life story

Lives Real

all at

sea I have served in the Royal Australian Navy for just over 22 years, and for 13 of those years, I’ve been married to my beautiful wife Janelle.

O

ne of the perks of my job, or drawbacks

absolving us temporarily of our commitment to

depending on which way you look at

our families. I don’t resent this reasoning, nor

it, is that I get to travel...a lot! I’m lucky

does it offend me, but it is simply not true. I am

that my career has taken me to so many exciting

not naive enough to believe that all dads share

and exotic places around the world and I’m very

this mindset but in my experience, the vast

proud of the uniform I wear.

majority of dad’s genuinely miss life at home

One week after I met my wife I was deployed for

whilst deployed.

two months. I really wasn’t sure if she would still

I know that I am always thinking of my family

be interested when I came back but luckily she

while I am away, whether it be reminiscing, or

was. It has always been difficult to say goodbye

just wondering what they are up to at any given

but it became almost unbearable after the birth

moment. Each time I check my emails at sea, I

of each of our children. Even now, having just

am hoping to see my wife’s address in my inbox,

returned from yet another two months away, I

and I’m disappointed when I don’t. I look forward

find myself dreading the next time I will have to

to getting into the next port, not so I can hit the

say goodbye. It seems to get harder every time I

pub with my mates, but so I can call home and

have to do it.

reconnect with my wife and kids. These phone

Civilian friends often ask me, “How does your wife cope when you are away for months at a time?” The answer is simple - she is a remarkably strong woman who has always supported my

calls are often bitter/sweet. Their voices, while wonderful to hear, also remind me of how far away from them I am, and how much longer until I am home again.

career and me. She is an excellent mother to our

Undoubtedly, the best thing about being away

children and through her love and support for

from home for long periods is coming home. The

me, has taught our children to offer the same.

excitement leading up to getting home builds

I know it’s hard for her to say goodbye, but she

for about the last week of any trip. To be bowled

also understands that this is not just my career, it

over by two excited children, to see my wife’s

is also a big part of who I am.

smiling face and even to get skittled by an overly

One question I’m rarely asked is “How do I cope when I am away for months at a time?” It’s often assumed that defence dad’s are living the high life when deployed away from home. They think we look at it as a break, or even a holiday,

excited border collie are, for me at least, some of life’s absolute pleasures. They remind me each time of how lucky I am and how loved I am. I am proud to serve in the RAN, and I am blessed to have the complete love and support of my wonderful family.

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easy peasy birthday Parties great

ideas Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

Many parents feel stressed at the thought of organising a kid’s birthday party, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning anyone can pull off a great party!

For some the idea of a kid’s party means

pressure. I, on the other hand, absolutely LOVE

the joy and laughter a party brings. So for those

too many kids, too much activity, too much

parties. I love the excitement, I love coming up

who don’t share my enthusiasm for being a kids

excitement, too much sugar, too much politics

with a theme and planning everything from the

party host here are a few of my tips for planning

over who will and won’t be invited and too much

games and decorations to the food, and I love

a stress-free party:

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Food party

planning ahead • The biggest trick is being organised.

• Have a list and party timeline on the day

Make a list.

of the party to avoid stress.

• Ask your kids if they would like a theme

• Place all items for party games on a tray

for their party so they feel involved.

with a list of all the games for easy

• Choose a venue that won’t cause stress.

keep it

simple

reference on the day.

Icingbits

party guests • Set a guest limit and stick to it (you don’t have to invite the whole class).

swimming, etc) specify it on the invitation.

• Allow guests to put gifts on a party table

• Be specific on invites if siblings are not

but plan some time where the birthday

invited, to avoid uninvited extras.

child opens them in front of the guests

• If there is a cost to parents (rollerskating,

(to avoid disappointing some children).

decorating • Balloons and streamers are easy and stress-free.

• Colourful bunting flags and lanterns are also very festive.

• Choose a colour theme like red and black for pirates, pink for a girl’s party, brown for cowboys, etc.

decorations

party

• Home baking is not necessary. Keep things simple with supermarket party foods like sausage rolls, party pies and mini pizzas. Nobody expects gourmet food at a kid’s party and this will also save you so much time before and during the party.

• Keep some jugs of water on the table (cordial optional) and lots of plastic cups. Keep a black marker close by so kids can write their names on their cup to avoid losing it.

• Plastic tablecloths are a good option for spillage.

• Don’t stress over the cake if you’re not a baker.

Store-bought cakes are fine or ask Jen from Icing Bits to make you some custom-made edible toppings. (cake in photo thanks to Icingbits) • If parents are staying at the party, then provide

entertainment ideas • Inflatable jumping castles make kids

• I also like to do games like horse-on-stick

parties very easy. Otherwise there are

races, sack races, treasure hunts, hula

a number of good party entertainers like

hoop competitions, piñata, mummy wrap

Bopstars, Kids Moves or the three clowns

(out of toilet paper), Twister, the

(Nikki, Flip & Danny Simony) as well as Zoo

chocolate game, Simon Says, charades

to You. See pages 58-59 for more ideas.

and beanbag toss.

• If you’re on a budget, traditional party

• Keep a big bowl of treats handy with

games never go out of fashion! All kids

lollies, little chocolate bars, plastic

love playing pass-the-parcel, Pin the Tail

jewellery, cheap toys, etc, wrapped in

on the Donkey (nose on the clown, wings

newspaper and when kids win a game

on the fairy etc), musical chairs/cushions,

they can choose a prize from the

musical statues and the limbo.

prize bowl.

Go to our website www.pakmag.com.au for a complete listing of kids party businesses in Cairns.

enough party food so they can also eat.

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Why social emotional

Catholic Education

By Tauba Naftal - Student Counsellor

W

hether you agree with the concept

Emotional resilience is the foundation for young

of a National Curriculum or not, it

people to succeed in school and life. There

is going ahead and as the amount

are many valuable resources available to help

of academic work teachers and students engage

parents develop these skills in their children.

in increases, some other aspects of school life

Catholic Education in the Cairns Diocese is

decrease. One skill that may be overlooked is that

strongly focused on developing Social and

of emotional resilience.

Emotional Learning skills in young people

The concept of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is well recognized by psychologists, psychiatrists and educators around the world. It explains how

Even if you’ve only had half an ear open to the evening news lately, you’ll be aware of the push for a National Curriculum to standardise education across all states in Australia.

higher order learning can only take place once a person’s physical and emotional needs have been met.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Self Actualisation Ego (Esteem)

Social (Belonging) Safety/Security Physiological

through SEL programming. If you would like to know more about SEL programming or have concerns for your child, please make a time to see your child’s teacher or school counsellor for a chat. They’d love to meet you and help answer your questions.

Challenging projects, opportunities for innovation and creativity, learning and creating at a high level Important projects, recognition from others, prestige and status Acceptance, be part of a group, identification with a successful team Physical safety, economic security, freedom from threats Physical survival needs: water, food, sleep, warmth, exercise, etc

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happy

children Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

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Tricky traits

Understanding your child’s temperament will lead to happy kids and happy parents, writes child psychologist Jutta Dempsey.

P

arenting can be difficult because not

and children may then experience anger, guilt,

• Persistence and attention span – how well

every child is the same. There is no

anxiety or depression.

do they stick with an activity

Take the example of the parent who is highly

• Distractibility – how easily distracted are they?

‘one size fits all’ approach because

each child has their own unique personality and temperament traits. But once a parent understands their child’s different temperament traits they are better able to work in harmony with the child’s nature. This makes for happier children and therefore happier parents!

So what exactly is temperament?

Temperament is the behaviour patterns that we bring to various situations. For example: • Is your preschooler shy or outgoing in unfamiliar settings?

competent at work, having the respect and responsibility of a large team, but who is overwhelmed with feelings of inadequacy when their five year old manages to reduce them to “an out of control screamer at home”.

Or the child who provokes conflict at home by digging their heels in, but is the perfect angel at school.

These are classic examples of what can occur when parenting without understanding the child’s temperament.

• Sensitivity – how aware are they of things outside, even if it’s briefly?

Although you can’t change a child’s temperament, you can work with it and manage it to improve how your family functions.

Taking one of the above traits as an example: A child with an inhibited ‘Initial Reaction’ is timid about new experiences. Thus, parents can help by preparing for novelty situations, explaining plans and details and practicing or role-playing reactions to those situations, including social

W. Carey MD. has defined nine temperament

skilling. A shy child should not be ridiculed or

traits, all of which overlap to form a unique way

shamed for his temperament – telling him “don’t

of responding to the environment. Rate yourself

be shy”, “say hello”, “look at him when he is talking

• Does your daughter stick with homework and

and your child from low to high on the traits

to you”, will alienate your child and make him

chores or is her attention span short?

below:

resentful.

Just as each child has unique physical features,

• Activity – how physically active are they?

Focus on appreciating and supporting the

• Is your baby irritable and hard to soothe or easily calmed?

they also have their own set of temperament traits or style of behaviour. It is largely inborn, although there are a variety of factors within the environment that affect it.

If parents understand and work with their child’s temperament then there is harmony

• Regularity – how predictable are their responses?

positive traits that promote your child’s functioning and development. There is no point trying to hammer out undesirable traits through

• Initial reaction – how do they respond to

discipline and bribery. Instead parents can learn

new things?

to accept those traits and develop alternative

• Adaptability – how well do they adjust to

strategies to manage the child’s temperament

new things?

and increase harmony in the family.

their child’s temperament incorrectly, they may

• Intensity – how much energy do they put

And remember, sometimes the very traits that

unintentionally work against their child’s natural

in to responses?

annoy one person will become an invaluable

within the family. However, if the parent reads

behavioural style, with frustration, and confusion resulting in both parents and children. Parents

• Mood – is their mood predominantly positive

asset for the child later in life!!

or negative or somewhere in between? www.pakmag.com.au

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Women Finance

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

News Finance

health

rebates The new means test for private health insurance rebates comes in to effect on 1 July and will affect higher income earners. Families on more than $166,000 will be hit by the progressive means test

Tax time

By Fiona Thorogood

but they can save money by asking to pay premiums upfront before July. This pre-payment option is only available for the first year.

With less than a month left until the end of this financial year, it’s important to make sure that you are taking advantage of any tax savings or bonuses that are currently on offer by the government.

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qccu fixed or

variable?

or example, if you are self-

into super. To be able to partake in the

loan is A big factor when choosing a home variable a or deciding whether to take a fixed

employed and want to reduce

government co-contribution scheme

interest rate.

your tax bill, you may have the

you must have employment or business

option of making a personal concessional

income and your total income cannot

contribution into your super fund and

exceed $61,920 for the financial year.

then claiming a tax deduction for the contribution amount.

If your total income is less than $31,920 for the financial year and you make a

You may also be able to contribute up to

personal non-concessional (after-tax)

$3,000 into super as a non-concessional

contribution of $1,000 into super the

(after-tax) contribution on behalf of a

government will contribute the maximum

low income or non-working spouse and

additional $1,000 co-contribution into

be eligible to receive a tax offset of 18%

your super fund. The co-contribution

of your contribution amount, up to a

amount then gradually reduces until

maximum of $540. To be eligible to claim

it cuts out once your income reaches

the maximum tax offset, your spouse

$61,920 for the financial year.

must be receiving total income of $10,800 or less in a financial year. The offset then gradually reduces until it cuts out once your spouse’s total income reaches $13,800 for the financial year.

One of the most effective ways to get an extra boost from the government is by taking advantage of the government co-contribution scheme. This is where the government contributes up to an additional $1,000 into your super fund when you make a personal non-

Any contributions that you wish to make, must credit your super fund by 30 June 2012 to be able claim the tax benefits and/or government co-contribution bonuses.

Union With a Queensland Country Credit called a it’s – 50/50 loan you can have both variable mullet loan – fixed at the front and

a at the back. It offers the flexibility of loan and your of 50% on variable interest rate rate est inter fixed the security of a two year on the other 50%. t account It also offers a 100% mortgage offse of ion port ble varia on either the fixed or er own for the loan, and a redraw facility occupied properties. g criteria apply. Offer is Fees and charges and normal lendin of credit option can be line No 2012.

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Fiona Thorogood is a Financial Planner from TFS Financial Planning. For more information and to find out about other ways to save on tax using super contributions, call 4046 5555 or visit www.tfs.net.au

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separated

parents Story thanks to Susan Thompson

legal

matters

your

S

eparated dads who have been

where the children live. We talk about children

unwillingly estranged from their children

having time with each parent. In some cases,

often tell me they have a “right” to see

the children’s time may even be divided equally

their kids. Separated mums often say they have

between parents, where the particular children

a “right” to sole custody because they’ve always

are of an appropriate age and the Court

been the primary caregiver.

considers it to be in their best interests.

In today’s enlightened world, it is children - not

A tug-of-war between separated parents

parents - who have rights.

standing on their own ‘rights’ is rarely child-

Children’s rights, enshrined in the Family Law Act,

As parents, we have a lot of responsibility toward our children. We have financial commitments, time commitments, and a moral obligation to raise healthy and whole individuals. These responsibilities do not however translate into ‘rights’ to our kids.

include the right to know and be cared for by both parents, and the right to spend time and to communicate regularly with both parents.

One of the stated objects of the Act is to ensure that children have the benefit of both of their parents having a meaningful involvement in their lives, to the maximum extent consistent with the best interests of the child. These rights reflect current science about children’s developmental needs. ‘Custody’ is not a term that is even used these days in our Courts, as it implies a parent has

focused, and is often more about unresolved issues between the parents – for example, wanting to be free of a former partner’s influence, taking moral high ground over the break-up, or child support concerns.

The law expects a lot from separated parents. It expects a cooperative and mutually respectful relationship as co-parents, even if we were unable to achieve this as partners. It expects us to stop banging on about ‘our’ rights in deference to the rights and developmental needs of our children. It expects us to act as grown-ups.

a right to possess and make decisions for a child

Susan Thomson is a partner in the MacDonnells

to the exclusion of the child’s other parent.

Law state-wide Family Law team and a

Instead, we speak of ‘shared parental responsibility’ (decision-making), regardless of

Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist. Susan is based in the firm’s Cairns office – email: sthomson@macdonnells.com.au

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Health pak

Doctor pak

antibiotic resistance According to a recent survey by NPS, one in five Australians expect their doctor to prescribe antibiotics for themselves and or their child when they have a cough or cold and four in five expect a prescription from their General Practitioner when they have an ear, nose, throat or chest infection.

The survey also revealed many

they are so overused and misused that its

misconceptions about antibiotics. Many

caused bacteria to build up a resistance

people did not know that:

to them. Consequently infections are

• Bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics

becoming harder and harder to treat and the future risk is that a simple scratch could cause serious complications, or even death.

resistance

Australians are amongst some of the highest users of antibiotics in the developed world. Help fight

you don’t complete the course as prescribed

• Not expecting antibiotics for

The World Health Organisation has

directed by your doctor (finish the

labeled antibiotic resistance as being one

whole course)

today. Antibiotics are the most important

about jabbing my beautiful little baby with a needle, but in over 22 years of practising medicine and immunising children I’ve only ever had to report one side effect of a reddened, swollen arm. The possible side effects of vaccinations are:

· The Rotavirus oral vaccine may cause a little bit of diarrhoea in the week following.

mild rash in the following week to 10 days.

If your child is ill at the time of your vaccination

colds and flu • Always take antibiotics exactly as

of the greatest threats to human health

I know what it’s like. As a mother I also felt awful

· The MMR and chickenpox vaccine may cause a

antibiotic resistance by:

• Antibiotic resistance increases when

By Dr Julia Driscoll

of up to 38.5oC.

for viruses

not needed contributes to antibiotic

vaccinations

· A mild redness, swelling and a mild temperature

• Antibiotics should not be taken

• Taking antibiotics when they’re

baby

appointment your Doctor may decide not to immunise because they may feel the vaccine will be less effective when the immune system is already fighting an infection.

• Practice good hygiene

When it comes to vaccinations every parent needs to weigh up their concerns but to help give you

treatment for bacterial infections but

some perspective, the estimated risk of dying in a

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Nutrition pak

By Ally Crofton APD

Product news

softdrink savvy Supermarkets, takeaway stores, vending machines and petrol station are full of sugary, fizzy, icy cold soft drinks. According to the NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition, soft drink is the most commonly consumed sugary beverage in Australia but it’s time we were more savvy with our drink choices.

• Flavour

There is also strong evidence that high

• Caffeine

consumption of soft drinks is linked to

Not exactly what you’d call natural or healthy ingredients and they’re packed full of sugar.

A 600mL bottle of coke contains a whopping

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not naturally present.

So, whilst they may not be the worst choice you

caries.

could make for breakfast, they’re not the best either.

Homemade alternatives like a breakfast smoothie with a portion of your favourite fruit, a 150-200g

normally used so they contain zero calories.

tub of low fat or no fat yoghurt, a dash of milk and a

They may be a better choice for those

handful of plain oats are much better for you.

wanting to lose weight but they still have

For more information on family nutrition call

negative implications for health.

Health Management on 4051 9093 or visit

Water is always the best drink option for families. It’s got zero calories and none of the ‘baddies’ found in soft drinks.

ice cream QUESTION: My kids love to have t’s the at night for the occasional treat. Wha – low fat healthier option for them to have urt? yogh n ice cream or froze ally The majority of dessert treats are typic r and high in total and saturated fat, suga that both one find to hard be energy so it can . The have to y happ you and your kids will be at the look to best way to compare products is

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and salt have been added into the product and are

www.healthmanagement.com.au or visit www.nutritiongurus.com.au

information ‘per 100g’ column on the nutrition look for cream ice for panel. If you’re shopping .

100g per fat one with less than 3g of total le Light & As an example, if we compare Nest cream Creamy Raspberry Ripple low fat ice Frozen urt Yogh ’n with Bulla 97% fat free Fruit ar simil Yoghurt per 100g, they are relatively urt is in terms of nutrients, but frozen yogh typically healthier.

Q&A

nutrition

highly processed products where the fats, sugars

contribute to enamel erosion and dental

artificial sweeteners replace the sugar

between soft drink intake and increased

high in total fats, sugars and salt. Moreover, they are

and sugar content of soft drinks can also

teaspoons of sugar.

Health (2007) found strong associations

or toast for breakfast. They are low in protein and

metabolic syndrome. The high acidity

As far as diet soft drinks are concerned,

published in the American Journal of Public

advertised as an alternative to your standard cereal

an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and

sugar and Bundaberg Ginger Beer about 8

Consumption on Nutrition and Health’

looks can be deceiving

You may have seen this new product that’s

C, folate, and magnesium.

• Food acid (338)

A review on the ‘Effects of Soft Drink

Looks healthy but be warned

groups, such as milk and calcium, Vitamin A,

• Colour (caramel 150d)

nutritional value.

review

lower intakes of other nutrients and food

• Cane sugar

Apart from being a fluid, they have zero

product

over healthier options is also associated with

• Carbonated purified water

contains the equivalent of 6 teaspoons of

Biscuits

weight and obesity. Choosing soft drinks

A typical Coca-Cola contains the following:

13 teaspoons of sugar, Mountain Dew

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Phone: 40 533 992 or 0438 864 633 Shop 36, Raintrees Shopping Centre

Food pak

pantry parents Mango Weis Bars

Rice Quiche

Recipe thanks to: Caitlin Byrne

• 1 and 1/4 cup sugar • 1 and 1/4 cup water •

kitchen kids

4 cups pureed mango (roughly 5-6 fresh mangoes or 3 x 425gram tinned mango slices)

• 300ml thickened cream

Method

• • • • • • • • • •

Recipe thanks to: Tracy McCarthy

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup milk 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 medium can tuna 1 grated carrot 1 grated zucchini 1 onion finely chopped 4 eggs

Method

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl & pour into slice tray, cook in

minutes over a low heat or until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room

180oC oven until golden brown. Pour into mini muffin/ muffin tray to

temperature in saucepan. Place mango in blender/food processor and

make quick tasty snacks for morning or afternoon tea.

blend until smooth. Add cooled sugar syrup and stir until combined refrigerate until cold. Combine 1 cup of the mango mixture in a bowl with the cream and pour into a slice tray lined with baking paper and freeze until firm. Pour remaining mango mixture on top and freeze until firm.

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Teddy Ready pakmag’s Teddy Bears Picnic 24 June 10am-1pm paradise palms adventure playground Raising money for Sea FMs Give Me 5 for Kids fund for our local children’s hospital.

Make any donation for entry & receive: • Free entry into adventure playground (usually $4 for kids & $6 for adults) • Includes use oF pool & all play equipment* (*mini golf charged extra) • teddy Bears parade for a gold coin donation (Biggest Bear, Smallest Bear, Beautiful Bear, Bold Bear, Best Bear and Oldest Bear) • teddy Bear Hospital for any teddy’s that are in need of repair • sea Fm Broadcasting live • lots of stalls, lots of fun and lots of prizes!

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Teddy

picnic

Sunday 24 June Paradise Palms

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Brickman

workshops

school holidays cairns central

Not to be missed! PakMag

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will be raising money for the

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june

Family

Fun day

Sunday 24 June at Green island

The Green Island Family Fun Day is the one day of the year when locals get to go to Green Island for half price. Lots of fun entertainment including treasure hunt, walking the plank, sack races, face painting and more. Call 4044 9944 to book.

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PakClub

disco

Sunday 10 June 5-7pm Cazalys Get groovy at this month’s Popstars Disco Party at Cazaly’s. There will be kids karaoke, lots of fun and games plus prizes for best dressed.

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Disney

classics

at Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas Share some Disney family classics on the big screen this month at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas. The Fox and the Hound will be showing over the weekend of 2-3 June and Dumbo on 9-10 June. Cost: $8

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School holiday ProgramS 3 hour Sessions plus 1 & 2 day riding camps

• Group/Private Riding Lessons for Children and Adults (beginners to advanced) • Pony Rides for Children under 5 years of age

BookingS eSSential CALL 4039 3143 Lot 626 Intake Rd, Redlynch • www.crystalcascadeshorsepark.com.au

This year at the Cairns Show

18th-20th July 2012

McDonald’s comps for kids Heaps of comps to enter!

Heaps of categories to choose from!

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June what’s on

pink = family

green = kids

blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

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June 2012 entertainment & events DATE 1/06/12 1/06/12 1/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 2/06/12 3/06/12 3/06/12 3/06/12 3/06/12 3/06/12 4/06/12 4/06/12 5/06/12 5/06/12 5/06/12 6/06/12 6/06/12 6/06/12 6/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 7/06/12 8/06/12 8/06/12

VENUE Tanks Arts Centre Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield Babinda Harvest Festival Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Glenoma Park Freshwater Christian College Tanks Arts Centre Cairns Regional Gallery Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield Brothers Leagues Club The Beach Shack Kewarra Beach Resort

Birch Cinemas Cairns Sugarworld Gardens Norman Park, Gordonvale Gordonvale Library Earlville Library Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Central Cinemas Manunda Library Cairns Early Years Centre Isabella State School Edmonton Library Mossman Library Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club Tanks Arts Centre Lyons Park Earlville Gordonvale Community Hub Gordonvale Community Hub Cairns Early Years Centre Kuranda Amphitheatre Brothers Leagues Club

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Jeremiah Johnson & Davy Simony Live Music: The Hit Fanatics Live Music: Sweet K Decorate a Mini Compost Bin Make a Wooden Photo Stand Street Parade - Floats, Live Band, Lolly Drop, Dodgem Cars & Fireworks

Live Music: Sweet K Live Music: Hip 2 Soul Redlynch Kindergarten Fete Annual Fair Tim Freedman - Fireside Chat Solo Tour Nikki The Clown Facepainting Barbary Coasters live on the deck Make a Wooden Photo Stand Decorate a Mini Compost Bin Live Music: Carrizma Barbary Coasters live on the beach Disney Classics: The Fox And the Hound Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Music: Big Jim Babes In Arms: Dark Shadows Storytime Bouncing Babes - Play, Songs, Ryhmes and Finger games Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Storytime Storytime and Rhyme Time Live Music: Big Noise LIVE IN AUDITORIUM - Dead Letter Circus Aerial Circus - Beginner & Intermediate Classes (3 Month Course) Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Sport games for social skills: 4 - 8 year olds and parents Dave Steel - Legendary Guitar Great Live Music: Fingerprint

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green = kids

VENUE Fuller Sports Club Tanks Arts Centre Fullers Sporting Club Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield Festival of the Knob Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Brothers Leagues Club Tanks Arts Centre Trinity Beach Hotel Birch Cinemas Cairns CAZALYS Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield Brothers Leagues Club Stratford Library Brothers Leagues Club Is my child being bullied?

Cairns Early Years Centre Cairns Central Cinemas City Library Salthouse Cairns Regional Gallery Muddy's Cafe on the Esplanade Cairns Early Years Centre Isabella State School Cairns Early Years Centre Mossman Library Smithfield Library Brothers Leagues Club Gordonvale Community Hub Lyons Park Earlville Cairns Early Years Centre Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Tanks Arts Centre Magnetic Island Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield St Ritas School Fete Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club

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blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Live Music: Barbary Coasters Harry Manx - Canadian Blues Guitarist Barbary Coasters Duo Make a Snake or Caterpillar Door Jam Make a Miniature House Crowning of King and Queen, Live band, Giant Slide, Market Stalls Live Music: Rino & Jade Live Music: Fingerprint LIVE IN AUDITORIUM - J Boog, Fiji & Peetah Morgan Samoan Independance Day Nikki Lowmass Face Painting Disney Classics: Dumbo PAKCLUB - Popstars Disco Party Decorate a Mini Compost Bin Make a Snake or Caterpillar Door Jam Live Music: Carrizma Storytime Live Music: Rino & Jade A 2.5 hour information session - Bullying Young Parents Group for parents under age 25.

Babes In Arms: What to Expect When You're Expecting Storytime State of Origin Night *VIP Boxes Available - charges apply* Nikki The Clown Songs and Stories Nikki the Clown Facepainting Bouncing Babes - Play, Songs, Ryhmes and Finger games Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Language Through Play Tips for Dads of 0 - 3 year olds Storytime and Rhyme Time Baby Rhyme Time Live Music: Ten Foot Tall Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Play, sing & child health check for children 0- 8 years Sport games for social skills: 4 - 8 year olds and parents Live Music: Hip 2 Soul Live Music: Ten Foot Tall Shaolin Afronauts - 9-piece Father-Son Adventute Weekend (15th - 17th June) Make a Memo Board Decorate a Garden Stake Cake Stall, Second hand stalls, Bar, BBQ, Raffles, Carnival Rides Live Music: Rino & Jade Live Music: Ten Foot Tall

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makeit let’s

hanging my awesome art

stapling

By Jordan Stievano It seems that we kids are just too talented and unfortunately mum and dad said our fridge cannot keep up with all the paintings and drawings I bring home. So here is a simple solution to keep the cool artwork we make, last that little bit longer.

What you need

how to make it [1] Put the canvas on the ground and cut 3

pieces of string the width of the canvas.

sticking

[2] Using the staple gun, I roughly spaced

the string on the Canvas and got mum

to attach it to the wooden frame.

[3] Using the glue (with mums help), I stuck

• Large Canvas (up to you what size)

all the shapes over the rest of the canvas.

Don’t go overboard with the cut-outs as

it may detract from your cool artwork.

• String (enough to go span the width of the canvas 3-4 times) • Scissors (Make sure mum or dad help

• Staple Gun (Make sure mum or dad help with this one)

awesome artwork to the string.

[5] Now to find a good spot to hang this in

the house? Make sure mum and dad

give you the ok and help with this step.

I hung mine in my bedroom.

hanging

with this one)

[4] Using the mini pegs, hang all your

• Stickers (or cut outs of different colours or shapes - I used stars) • Craft Glue • Mini Craft Pegs

All done! If you get time to make one of your own, make sure to send me a photo: photos@pakmag.com.au. Also, if you have a great craft idea that you think I should try, send it to: letsmakeit@pakmag.com.au

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Art by Layla Storm

Art by Jess Bosen

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VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

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Relay For Life Cairns 4 week hypnobirthing classes begin Tim Rogers Nikki The Clown Facepainting Free Pregnancy Information Morning Tea - Bookings Essential Get Bagged: Bag making and creating workshops with Kristin Tennyson

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Teens tackling

What to do when your teenager is caught out late at night without permission.

QUESTION: I’ve just found out that my 13

for making good or bad decisions about his

Getting in to the habit of asking himself questions

year old son has been leaving the house late

behaviours. Together you could prepare a list of

like this will enable him to make the right

at night when I’m asleep. A friend saw him in

questions he could ask himself before taking part

decisions about things that could put him at risk.

the early hours of the morning with a group of

in risky behaviours in the future. For example:

teenage boys in town. He said that he only left

Young people often get involved in these activities

the house that one night and would not do it

• Will anyone (including myself ) be put in danger?

because they don’t know how to say no to their

again but I’m worried. Short of locking him in

• Will this decision make a situation better or

peers so you may also want to discuss strategies

his bedroom, how can I go to bed at night and

worse?

be confident that my son is safe at home?

• Will I be breaking any laws?

When I see groups of young teenagers on the

• Will I have to lie?

streets late at night I often wonder if their parents

• Will I be letting people down?

know where they are.

• Could I get into trouble for doing this?

A good starting point is for you to talk to your son

• Will this new experience be fun?

in a calm, supportive way and let him know why

• Do I have a choice?

question about your teenager send an email to:

you are worried. Explain to him that while you

• Are the risks worth it?

denise.bewert@bigpond.com

such as being straightforward and honest about not wanting to go, offering alternative suggestions, changing the subject or joking his way out of the situation.

Denise Bewert is a Guidance Officer, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a

can provide love and support, he is responsible

Parenting modern

Helping children handle changing activities QUESTION: My 9 year old son is usually easy

• Identify the transitions that are most likely

to get along with but he has a really explosive

to cause problems for him and plan for

temper and he gets very angry whenever he

those situations.

• Acknowledge his feelings and understand that

• Listen to what your child finds difficult about

simply not be able to do what he is being asked.

has to change from one activity to another.

During a typical day we repeatedly make demands

the situation and what ideas he has about how

on children to change activities whether it’s

to better manage those situations.

changing from pyjamas to school clothes, shifting from playtime at school to the classroom or shifting from watching TV to eating dinner. Some children find it easy to make these changes but others don’t.

It requires a range of complex skills to make even small changes including problem solving, coping with uncertainty and being able to mentally shift focus. Most children who have problems adjusting to change have problems in one or more of these areas. The following strategies may help:

• Establish routines and timetables. Children cope better when they can anticipate an

• Teach him self-soothing ways to reduce stress.

he is not being deliberately difficult but he may

• Give him plenty of time to adjust to the new activity.

• Break new experiences or situations down into

upcoming change.

smaller parts or steps (e.g. instead of saying “get

• Plan for minimal changes in activities. For

separate tasks).

example, homework often involves changing from maths, reading and writing. If possible it might be better to do maths one night, writing the next etc • Avoid getting into a confrontation about changes as this will only make it harder for him.

ready for school”, break the activity down into

• Provide reassurance and reward and praise him for successes.

Megan Colahan is the principal psychologist at Colahan Psychology. To ask her a question email megan@colahan-psychology.com.au

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Baby NewS

managing pregnancy

pain

Physical changes during pregnancy can cause pain but there are ways to manage it, writes Eve Weston

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are an

posture and body mechanics to change. The

important and physically demanding time for

transfer of load between the lower back and the

any woman. Many women believe that pain is

legs can be adversely affected by these changes

an inevitable part of pregnancy and caring for a

and can cause pain. Once the baby is born, the

new infant. Research suggests that specifically

deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles can

designed exercise programs before and early in

remain stretched, leaving the spine and pelvis

pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of lower

unsupported and leading to the potential

back and pelvic pain as well as reducing the

development of incontinence.

potential development of continence issues around this time and later in life.

focus on stabilisation, including deep core and

during pregnancy. The risk of developing pain

pelvic floor muscle training, can significantly

is increased during subsequent pregnancies

reduce the development of pain during and

as well as by factors such as pre-pregnancy

after pregnancy. It is generally recommended

weight, previous lower back pain and a history

that these programs are commenced before or

of hypermobility (excessive flexibility). The fact

in the early stages of pregnancy (with clearance

that so many women suffer from pain during

from your GP or obstetrician) but studies have

and after pregnancy is an important problem

also shown that exercise during the second half

because it may have a detrimental effect on how

of pregnancy can be effective in reducing lower

they can care for their children.

back pain and preventing continence issues.

Due to postural changes, hormonal changes and

These are some ways to relieve pain during

increased flexibility, the body is more vulnerable

pregnancy:

to injury and yet, the mother is required to perform manual tasks such as lifting the baby,

Musculoskeletal Med, 1(2):137-141 [2] Stuge et al.

(2004). The efficacy of a treatment program focusing on specific stabilizing exercises for pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial.

Spine,29(4):351-359 [3] Lee, D., Lee, L., & McLaughlin, L. (2008). Stability, continence and breathing: the role of fascia following pregnancy and delivery. J Bodyw Mov Ther, 12(4):333-348

• Physiotherapy

breast-feeding and even lifting the pram into

• Clinical Pilates (Equipment Based)

the car. Being incapacitated by pain or injury

• Supportive Braces and Belts

can make life very difficult for new mums with a

• Pregnancy Massage

everything.

References: [1] Sabino, J. & Grauer, J.

to moderate intensity strength programs with a

Significant physical changes are bound to occur

baby who is completely dependent on them for

(2008). Pregnancy and low back pain. Curr Rev

The good news is that specifically designed low

As the foetus grows, the abdominal wall, as well as the pelvic floor muscles become stretched.

This, in conjunction with hormonal changes

• Pregnancy Yoga It is always advisable to seek the care of a professional with appropriate qualifications and an interest in assisting women during pregnancy.

that increase the body’s flexibility in preparation

Eve Weston is a physiotherapist at Proactive

for the increased size of the abdomen and the

Physiotherapy. To find out more about their

birthing process, cause a pregnant woman’s

free pregnancy talk on 16 June call 4053 6222.

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Baby NewS

wrist pain If you’ve been suffering from really

mums due to the hand and wrist

painful wrist pain since having a

postures used to pickup and

baby you could be suffering from

nurse their baby. Pain and anti-

a condition called de Quervain’s

inflammatory medications can help

tenosynovitis. It is a problem caused

settle symptoms but to get rid of it

by irritation of the tendons that

completely you really need to rest the

Did you know that one in four Australians speak a language

move the thumb sideways away

tendons (not easy with a baby!). One

other than English? If your baby is going to grow up learning

from the palm that can result in wrist

option is to consult an occupational

two languages, check out online children’s bookstore

and forearm pain on the side of the

therapist who can make a custom-

Glottogon. They specialize in in foreign language books, DVDs

thumb, particularly with certain

made split and suggest alternative

and CDs starting from newborns and stock unique children’s

wrist movements. De Quervain’s

postures and techniques for handling

titles from all over the world. They have also just launched

tenosynovitis is a relatively common

your baby.

their own range of BPA-free foam-core books in Greek, Italian

BAbies

and English. Go to www.glottogon.com for more info.

condition that often affects new

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Baby

dads in the birth suite

By Zoe Strickland

and learning relaxation techniques together. Being familiar with the processes of natural physiological birth will help dads remain calm and informed,

their partner during labour and be

which helps mum to stay relaxed and

at the birth of their baby. Countless

feel safe and protected. This is the

women attribute their successful birth

environment needed to keep the ‘magic

to the emotional comfort, support and

two’ birth hormones flowing - oxytocin

encouragement provided by their partner.

to progress labour and endorphin, our

It is a very bonding process.

body’s natural relaxant and powerful

mumma

bubba

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It’s now usual for dad to want to support

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analgesia.

However, for some, it can also be very confronting since new dads may not

Of course dads have choices at the

have actually seen a birth before. Since

birth too, and it is important for couples

adrenaline in the birth room is very

to communicate freely during their

contagious, your birth partner’s state of

preparations. In some instances couples

mind plays an important role. Dads who

may choose to have an additional birth

are nervous, overprotective or wanting

support person on hand whether they be

to take control can hinder a labouring

a parent, friend or doula.

woman.

Zoe Strickland is a pregnancy massage

So partners need to prepare for the birth

therapist and teaches Hypnobirthing

too. They can do this by enjoying birth

classes for expectant parents in Cairns. For

prep classes, sharing reading materials

more information call 0420 504 421.

Baby friendly jewellery!

Wearing jewellery when you’ve

in arms

The Birch Carroll & Coyle Babes in Arms sessions during June are: • 6 Jun - Dark Shadows • 13 Jun - What to Expect When You’re Expecting

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• 20 Jun- Rock of Ages These sessions are for parents with young children. Cost: $8.50 Adults, free for children under 5.

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Wardrobe wake up

Like many stay-at-home mums, Belinda felt as though Daggy had become her middle name. But after several years of looking after her children (6 & 3) she is now ready to re-enter the workforce and ditch the daggy in favour of office clothing.

ditch the

daggy

Belinda’s makeover Wardrobe Personal stylist Gerlinda Aras: “The purple dress we choose brought out Belinda’s hair and eyes. The necklace adds interest and personality and the belt

before

helps to create an hourglass silhouette. Perfect for a day in the office.”

Hair Hair colourist Emma at Savvy Hair: “Most mothers feel Purple Fitted Dress, $25,

Owl necklace,

after

Upgrading your personal style from ‘mumsy’ to chic office chick

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guilty about spending time and money on themselves but a good hairstyle and colour can make you feel much more confident. We added subtle highlights through the top section of Belinda’s hair creating a more natural sun-kissed look rather than a harsh contrasting colour.

$15.95, Ice Design

This makes it easier and less costly to maintain.”

Angel black heels,

Makeup is a big thanks to Adele from Savvy.

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Hair & Makeup thanks to savvy

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Ideas party

styling

home Heroes

Even kids birthday parties can be stylish By cleverly choosing some stylish decorator and kitchen products, you can easily create a flexible, unisex, fun birthday set up at home. Best of all?

They can be reused again on a daily basis!

party games

decorations

Balloons are easy.

Call Balloons ETC on 4054 6466 or Gift of the Gab on 4038 3939.

musical

cushions Kids love games at parties and this is a fun and safe alternative to using chairs. Decorator cushions from $9 @ haven+space

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party

trend

display

Gifts

Wooden pear tree

reusable

is a great way to

partyware

display presents and birthday cards for the guest of honour.

the table

DIY Tip: You could use a branch from the garden for the same effect.

Choose fun decorated kitchen products that are ready to party. Ceramic bowls, lolly jars and

napkins

themed parties

party

Kids party napkins ONLY $2.50 @ haven+space

vintage bottles available at haven+space

Cupcakes made to order for special events from Cupcake Creations. For info call 4051 1600

creative fun Get your party started

funky

pieces Star decoration $10 @ haven+space

drink dispensers Glass round bowls are a great, versatile item to have in the home.

They hold anything from fruit and

with some fun creative activities like themed colouring-in or making your own jewellery.

Tip: Make it even easier with Wonky Duck pottery painting – a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Phone 0400 782 304

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It’s Party

Time!

Book your child’s next Birthday Party at Cairns Indoor Sports They can choose from Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball & Dodgeball. Come & relax while your children have a blast!

Multi-Sport

Madness Every school holidays:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm to 3pm Cost is only $7 per child per session. All ages catered for.

ComE & Play Indoor CrICkET, nETBall, SoCCEr, BEaCh VollEyBall & dodgEBall.

164 Mayers St, Manunda Phone: 4032 2844 web: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

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School’s Out activities for the School Holidays

programmes & classes [1] Gecko’s

For more info call Lou on 0424 928 917 or go to www.tanksartscentre.com. Bookings essential.

Additional activities will run 10.30am-12.30pm

[9] Barron Valley Gymnastics Day camps full of fun, obstacle courses, games

on the following days:

[5] Cairns Indoor Sports

and crafts. Suitable for kids 5+. Cost: $25 per

• 25 June – Plasticine creastions

The ‘multi-sport madness’ program runs every

• 28 June – Straw jewellery

Stratford. Phone: 4055 1711. Bookings essential.

Wed, Thurs and Fri during the holidays from 1pm-

• 2 July – Cotton tip painting

3pm. Open to kids of any age. Includes cricket,

• 5 July – Flower Making

netball, soccer, dodgeball and beach volleyball.

Cost: usual entry fee. Call 4038 1181 for more info or go to www.geckosplay.com.au

[2] KickArts Kids Indie Media – Artist Nicholas Mills will be running a new media art and film workshop for children aged 8-13 years. It will combine new media and film making techniques. Dates: 2-6 July (10am-2pm). Cost: $185. For info call Claire on 4050 9494 or go to www.kickarts.org.au

[3] Cairns Recreation Centre Children aged 5-14 years can enjoy skating, recreational games, arts, crafts and team building events. Times: 8am-5.30pm. Cost: $25 per day.

For more info call 4053 5353.

[4] Tanks Circus skills boot camp facilitated by professional circus trainers for 10-17 year olds. Cost: $195.

day. Times: 9am-3pm. Location: 46 Magazine St,

[10] Craft n Sewing Studio

Cost $7. Located: 164 Mayers St, Manunda Ph:

Lots of craft activities for both girls and boys –

4032 2844. Visit www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

make a robot, pirate or princess, wooden cars,

for more information.

jewellery and more. Prices start from under $10.

Under 8 year olds must be accompanied by an

[6] Ten Pin Bowling

adult. Contact Glenette on 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

School holiday deals and early bird specials available (only $6 per person if you’re on the lanes before 10am). Family deals also start as low

[11] The Young Company

as $39 for a family of four including shoe hire. To

Winter Drama School – Super Hero Squad

book call 4053 3497.

26-29 June, Horrible Histories 3-6 July. Cost $195.

For more info call Leigh on 4041 4066 or go to

[7] Cairns Libraries

www.theyoungcompany.com.au

Free craft workshops for children aged 5+.

[12] Cable Ski

For more information call 4044 3785 or email t.curtis@cairns.qld.gov.au

Kids Holiday Club for 6-12 year olds. Includes knee boarding, wakeboarding and water-skiing.

[8] Cairns Regional Gallery

Dates: Selected days (8.30-10am). Cost $29 per

Fun art activities for 5-12 year olds daily

Call Karen on 4038 1304 for more info or check

(10am-12 noon). Cost: $18 per class. Call Carley

out www.cableskicairns.com.au.

session ($116 for the week). Bookings essential.

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School’s Out

activities for the School Holidays

programmes & classes (cont’d) [14] Crystal Cascades Pony Camps

[16] Fit Kids

[18] Lifetime Tennis

Sessions for kids aged 5-10 yrs will run on the

The Cairns International Tennis Centre on

Enjoy the great outdoors at the Crystal Cascades

Esplanade from 9.30am on 25, 27, 29 June and

Sheridan St will be running full and half day

Horse Park. Camps range from 3-hour sessions

2, 4, 6 July. Contact Sonya on 0419 797 901 for

programs for kids from 5 years to teenagers.

for younger children (5-7 yrs) up to one and

more information.

Cost: $69 for three half days or $129 for three full days. For more info call Lainie or Riki on 1300 30

two day camps for children over 7 years.

Pony rides are also available. For more info call Karen on 4039 3143 or email Karen@

[17] Platinum Model Management

crystalcascadeshorsepark.com.au Five day modelling courses for 5-18 year olds cover grooming and etiquette as well as aspects

[15] Brad Hope Family Martial Arts

of modelling. Call Jade on 0432 396 176 or email platinum_australia@hotmail.com

A fun and educational 5-day Bullyproof program aimed at teaching kids how to avoid being bullied. Cost: $295. Mention PakMag and get a free t-shirt. Call 4057 7869 for more info or go to www.bradhopefma.com.au

[19] YMCA Smithfield Vacation Care Variety of sporting activities, games and crafts as

15 30 or email cairns@lifetimetennis.com.au

FUN

daytrips Entertain your kids these school holidays

well as excursions. Cost: $45 oer day. For more information call 4057 7507 or go to their website www.cairns.ymca.org.au

[1] LaserTag Extra sessions will be held during the holidays and if you go twice you get the second session at half price. Cost: $23pp.

Call Andrew or Evie on 4039 1376 or email lasertagcairns@yahoo.com.au

[2] Blazing Saddles

FREE entertainment [2] Mt Sheridan

[1] Cairns Central The Brickman, Australia’s only certified his Lego Professional, will be bringing Boat Love the of el mod 250,000 brick

x 45 to Cairns. He will also be running 4 ted to (limi minute free workshops each day 20 kids for each one). ce

Book your spot at the customer servi desk or call 4047 7422.

Polly’s Crafts 25-30 June (10am-2pm)

[3] Stockland

ATV Quad biking and horse riding in Kuranda. Full and half day tours available.

Call Blythe on 4085 0197 for more info or go to www.blazingsaddles.com.au

[3] Aussie Farm Entertainment Milking cows, riding a horse, feeding

June Zoo to You Display in centre court 25-30 ) -3pm (11am July (11am-2pm), Sand Art 2-7

sheep and patting newborn puppies are

[4] Muddy’s Café

Devonshire morning tea. Bookings

the FREE face painting and ice cream for kids every Wednesday from 5pm.

www.aussiefarmentertainment.com.au

just some of the activities on offer. Cost: $110 for families up to 5 people including essential. Phone: 4065 3310. Website:

[4] Sugarworld Sugarworld – the new slides at Sugarworld

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will be open every day of the holidays.

Get fit the fun way KINDY CHEER Saturday morning classes for kids 2-5 Kindy Cheer Program available for 2-5 year olds. Combination of song and dance + fun, fitness & friends!

Classes starting from only $10

du pu rin blic Ev O g Q h ery p ld olid w en St ay ee at s ke e S & nd ch eve , oo ry l h da oli y da ys

For more information contact Tamara 0402 225 630 or email info@awesomecheerleading.com or visit www.awesomecheerleading.com

AWESOME

3 Large Waterslides Kids interactive play system Area for Children Licenced Kiosk/Bar Open every day these school holidays Sat 23 June to Sun 8 July For prices, terms & conditions visit:

www.sugarworld.com.au

Fun for all the family

Located 10km South of cairnS in edmonton

CloSed for Winter/MaintenanCe frOm Mon 9 July until fri 31 auguSt

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Kids

issues Story thanks to Brad Hope

confidence Self

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bully

proof Many children experience bullying so how can we teach them to have the confidence to stand up for themselves, writes Brad Hope

very day, thousands of children miss

[3] Tackle: If the bully persists even after the

school out of fear or intimidation of a

grownups have intervened, you must take

bully. However, it’s been estimated that

matters into your own hands. First, you will

only about 15% of bullied children actually report

tackle the bully mentally, using Verbal Jiu

the abuse. This works in the bully’s favour because

Jitsu, and if they become physically

once bullies have targeted a victim they generally

aggressive towards you, then you tackle them

continue to harass that child for as long as they

physically with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

can get away with it.

Children need to be able to stand up for

An important aspect of this program is that parents fully support their children and have

themselves against bullies but they can only do

discussions about the techniques. This is

this if they’re confident that they can defend

important because many victims of bullying also

themselves if attacked. Fear of physical harm is

fear getting into trouble with the school and their

their biggest mental barrier. Most marital arts

parents for defending themselves. The goal by

programs can help overcome this fear to a certain

having these discussions is not to give your child

extent by teaching self-defence techniques

permission to fight but to make it clear that, if

such as punches and kicks. However, it doesn’t

they are being bullied, they have your permission

necessarily arm children against verbal bullying.

to follow the appropriate steps to make a stand.

The introduction of zero-tolerance bullying

The principles or ‘rules of engagement’ that back

policies in most schools has been successful

up the Gracie Bullyproof program are as follows:

in reducing the incidence of physical abuse but verbal harassment continues to be a major problem. And, verbal bullying requires children to have more than kicks and punches in their

Rule 1: Avoid the fight at all costs.

Rule 2: If physically attacked, defend yourself.

defensive toolkit.

Rule 3: If verbally attacked, follow the 3 T-steps.

At Brad Hope we have been running the Gracie

Rule 4: Never punch or kick the bully, establish

Bullyproof program during school holidays over

control and negotiate.

the last two years. It takes a slightly different approach to martial arts in that the techniques taught are about how to defuse confrontations with words and how to neutralise and gain control in threatening situations.

The Gracie Bullyproof strategies are clear and easy to remember. There are Three T-Steps: [1] Talk: If a bully harasses you, confidently ask

Rule 5: When applying submissions use minimal force and negotiate.

By teaching your child these principles, you are giving them a step-by-step plan to follow any time they are targeted by a bully, and, more importantly, you will give them the assurance that you will support them in the event that they are compelled to stand up for themselves.

them to leave you alone.

[2] Tell: If the bully doesn’t leave you alone,

notify your teachers and ask your parents

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beauty

Kuranda magical

Story thanks to Angelina Mortley

“Wow, this is amazing that we can do all these things, all here in the same day!” These words are straight from the mouth of my 7 year old during a recent trip to Kuranda.

I

t’s so easy to relinquish all the attractions

very friendly Blue Macaw is also fond of having

right on our doorstep to tourists, so we

his feathers ruffled. Filled with exotic and native

recently decided to take a family trip to

birds, Birdworld is a free flight aviary – umbrellas

appreciate the magic of Kuranda.

We chose to travel up the mountain on

are provided if you feel more comfortable with something over your head!

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glided above

Kuranda Koala Gardens is an intimate wildlife

World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest with

experience and allows you to get up close and

spectacular views of Cairns, the Highlands

personal to native koalas, crocodiles, wombats

and out across to the Coral Sea. To say it was

and extremely friendly kangaroos and wallabies.

incredible is an understatement.

There are two mid-stations along the way where you can hop out for a walk – Red Peak Station has

It also has Australia’s only ‘walk-through’ snake house – a snake enclosure with no snakes enclosed!

a rainforest boardwalk tour and the Barron Falls

The Butterfly Sanctuary is calm and beautiful. It’s

Station takes you to three separate lookouts with

also fascinating - I never knew there was so much

breathtaking views of the Barron Gorge and Falls.

to know about butterflies. New butterflies are

There is also a Rainforest Interpretation Centre at

released around 11am daily so wear a brightly

this station so be prepared to spend some time

coloured shirt and let them flutter towards you.

exploring touch screen computers and watching an interactive audio-visual presentation. It’s a fun learning experience for both little and big kids.

The perfect way to finish our day was to chug gently back to reality on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. The story of such a magnificent

And then the moment our daughter had

engineering feat will amaze mums and dads

been waiting for – visiting the many wild life

while the kid’s just love looking out for waterfalls

attractions. Birdworld, Koala Gardens and The

and tunnels!

Butterfly Sanctuary are all within close proximity.

CaPTA’s

4 park pass This annual locals pass ($110) can only be bought twice a year and is currently on offer until 31 July. It entitles a family of four to unlimited visits to: Rainforestation (Kuranda) The Butterfly Sanctuary (Kuranda) Cairns Wildlife Dome (Cairns City) Wildlife Habitat (Port Douglas)

MEGA

WILdcard This annual pass entitles you to unlimited visits to: Cairns Tropical Zoo Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Kuranda Koala Gardens

Enquire about local discounts at each attraction.

Birdworld was majestic – I had an Eclectus Parrot

For more info visit www.skyrail.com.au,

sitting on my shoulder nuzzling my neck and

www.kuranda.org, www.koalagardens.com

a Torres Strait Pidgeon perched on my arm. A

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pakclub fun for parents & kids

popstar

kids eat

FRee FRom the buFFet

Buffet $15 for members & $17 for non members *Under 10 year olds eat free from the buffet with each paying adult.

disco party • Dress as your favourite popstar and you could win fantastic prizes!

• Loads of prizes, activities, games and fun for the whole family!

• Have fun with kids karaoke!

bookingS eSSential phone 4054 1464

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Memos mummy

Kate van Eck tackles family hair do’s “I don’t want a fringe,” my four-year-old

blocking the drain in the bath. It seemed

While secretly relieved that those long

announced just seconds after her hair hit

the longer her hair grew the more items it

sessions with a wide-toothed comb and

the salon floor. I guess I should have seen

collected by the end of the day.

spray-on conditioner were to become a

that one coming but after spending days discussing the ‘new do’ I was confident we were on the same page (maybe just a different magazine).

The long golden curls were an enviable sight when freshly washed and brushed, but the result was usually short-lived. A dip in the pool followed by a roll in the

thing of the past, it was still hard to watch three years of growth discarded in a matter of minutes, But what shocked me more than the strands circling the bottom of the swivel chair, was the angry person staring at

The decision to chop was motivated in part

sand pit was usually enough to render

by the strange substance I’d discovered a

her unrecognisable. So when another girl

week earlier. The still unidentified item had

arrived at school one morning sporting a

Although I must say she looked a lot less

worked itself into a matted clump at the

neat new bob, I was hoping the look would

menacing with the new fringe.

back of her head with remnants partially

catch on. And thankfully it did.

me from her reflection in the mirror.

Diary daddy

Paul Dymond is surprised to find out that the five food groups don’t include pizza and chocolate.

Let’s face it, when it comes to feeding

When you take on the responsibility of

read more food labels than books in those

ourselves guys haven’t got the best rap

feeding your precious ones as a stay-at-

days. Thankfully he’s grown out of most of

in the world. We like to think we’re pretty

home dad it means acquainting yourself

them but I still spend a lot of time making

good in the kitchen but when it comes

with the fresh fruit and veg section of

sure that we’re all eating healthy and

down to it the ability to read the label on

the supermarket. It also means learning

heartily.

the bottle of Dolmio sauce doesn’t cut it.

to decipher the labels on the processed

Kids will eat anything you serve them as long as it’s covered in tomato sauce. This is a blessing when it’s all you’ve got in the house, but not so good if you want them to grow up to be healthy and strong.

food. I’ve made this easy for myself with the Traffic Light Food Tracker App on My iPhone. Plug in the numbers and it will tell you whether it’s a good or bad food to be feeding the kids. Our youngest son was born with anaphylactic food allergies so I

My days of eating three day old leftovers washed down with slightly funny smelling milk may be over but my family is all the more healthy and energetic for it. And hopefully I’m setting my kids up to be healthy adults.

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Segment thanks to Stockland Cairns

Laughs local

This month on facebook we’ve been asking mums the question “You know your baby is growing up when...”

Stephanie Angel

Jim T Whanarere

“Your makeup collection starts going

“When she laughs at the outfits you

walkabout and theirs starts getting

choose for her, asks for pocket money

mysteriously bigger”

instead of Easter eggs and her bedroom is

Julieann Harold

transformed into a Beiber shrine”

“They start telling you how to do things you’ve been doing for

“You no longer get a kiss and cuddle at

Melissa O’Donoghue

forty odd years”

school drop off time”

“You open the toilet door, only to have it

Nicole Milner

slammed back in your face, while miss 3

Winner Judith Davies

Rachel Buckley “They think they know more than you”

Amy Dean “You want another baby!”

Michelle Mitchell “They know how to use the computer better than you do”

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“They start writing love letters”

Jackie Fairfull

yells out, “go away, I’m in here”.

Corinne Cam “When she (miss two) takes her 10 week old

“They start calling you mum instead of

brother’s nappy off and says “mum it’s time

mummy”

you changed his bum bum!”

Charmaine Durr

Andi Mosbauer

“They spend more time listening and talking to the adults instead of playing with the other kids”

“They tell you your bum looks big in those pants”