june 2012
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ISSUE 60
Kids
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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
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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. 937 4093 7549 or 0407
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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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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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Show &Tell
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.
F
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
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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
advice
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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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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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Things
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to do in
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! For more information & entry forms: Call 4042 6630 or email: competitions@cairns-show.com
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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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COST
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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
Barlow Park Stratford Community Hall Tanks Arts Centre Trinity Beach Hotel Proactive Physiotherapy KickArts Contemporary Arts Bunnings Smithfield Bunnings Smithfield Brothers Leagues Club Barlow Park
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
The Beach Shack Kewarra Beach Resort
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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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got a teething baby is not always advisable but MummaBubba Jewellery have launched a great range of jewellery that’s safe for baby to suck on. Affordable, practical and stylish these products are made from hospital grade silicone that’s free of BPA, PVC, cadmium and lead. For info go to www.mummabubbajewellery.com.au
• 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
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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
Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for Mirror Image Consultations www.mirrorimageconsultations.com Want a makeover? Send in a photo and a few words as to why you would like one to competitions@pakmag.com.au www.pakmag.com.au
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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
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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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Local
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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Gorgeous Gifts for Kids
Children’s Wear
• Modern cloth nappies from $11 • Swimwear and casual wear • Educational toys • Plus wet bags, re-useable wipes and inserts
For free consultation Call lanya 0408 996 486 View full range at www.facebook.com/MamooChildrensWear
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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”