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The Thing Is with Bree James

Hello and welcome to a brand-new year, and a brand-new edition of PakMag.

Playing Small Stop Shrinking Yourself to Fit Places You’ve Outgrown

We’ve survived 2020 and the festive season with our family, now I hope you have a bit of RnR planned and some time to focus on yourself to recharge those batteries.

STEAM Activities

Usually, this time of year we are off visiting family or holidaying somewhere. This year, like many FNQ families we’ve decided to stay put and enjoy all the beauty of our region. I’m looking forward to the sound of rain, relaxing in our beautiful swimming holes, wearing my PJ’s all day and taking each day as it comes.

11 Harmful vs Nurturing Communication 17 What to Do When Your Child Acts Out

We’ve found lots of great programs and ideas to keep the family occupied for the summer break, and you’ll also find lots of great after school activities to enrol in too.

21 The PakMag Experts 23 All Things Health 25 The Power of a First Impression

I truly hope you have an amazing start to the New Year. I wish you and yours; health, joy, abundance and contentment in all areas of your life.

29 Tricky Toilet Training 30 Bump, Bub and Beyond 32 Parent’s Colouring In 33 Mini Mag 36 Back to School Giveaway 38 Improving Body Confidence with CoolSculpting®

Until next time, happy reading and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

Bree

41 Daddy Diary 43 Extracurricular Activity Guide 51 Back to School: Starting the Year on the Right Foot 55 School Holiday Guide 62 Check it Out 65 Get Out and About

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The Thing Is with Bree James A new year filled with fresh beginnings. Usually I love to plan out my year, set my goals and standards I am going to live by, and have absolute clarity about what the ‘plans’ are for the year. As I write this, it’s at the tail end of a messy 2020. ‘Current Bree’ thinks ‘future Bree’ is silly to waste time planning for 2021 after all her grand plans changed rapidly in 2020. The thing is, life the past twelve months was all about surviving. One thing I know for sure - is that change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. Goals, plans, trips, dreams, and celebrations went completely out the window, and life was literally living in the moment. Special occasions were very hard to make and stick to, and every celebration was cherished even if it looked different to what you had planned - many done via a screen to include those that couldn’t be with you. I am not sure about you, but I regretted a lot of plans I made whilst I was in a five-minute extroverted mood. It took a lot of positive self-talk of; “you should go, get dressed up and talk to people - you haven’t been social in months!” to get me out the door. Having plans sounds like a great idea until you have to put on clothes and leave your house. I think many of us got used to being at home a lot more, and enjoyed it way more than we thought we would. So, with that said, I have decided that 2021 is the year ‘of space.’ I’m giving myself room for my plans to change, for time to chill out and to see what happens. In the words of John Lennon – ‘life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.’ One thing 2020 taught me is that we can’t take life too

seriously, we don’t know how much time we have and things can change in an instant. So, it’s time to go with the flow and lose the ‘control-freak’ a little, okay - a lot. As they say; ‘the only constant - is change,’ so 2021… I have no expectations of you. I will still set my goals, but I will release my expectations, and as a result the pressure we so often put on ourselves. The extra covid-kilos I have accumulated, the nonexistent travel plans and concerns about money… I am just going to go all ‘Elsa’ and let it go. What will be, will be. Sure, I hope that the health, wealth and adventure in my life and those I love, is abundant but often, when chasing these goals, we put more pressure on ourselves and don’t enjoy the process of getting there. This year is about being a little gentler on myself and enjoying the journey - laughing, loving, living more and spending time with those I adore. 2021, I don’t know what you have in store- but please be kind… to us all. Take the time to really consider what you are grateful for and what you want your 2021 to look like. And, as you set those goals, don’t forget to allow for ‘room to move’ and kindness for yourself, as we navigate this new year together with hope.

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Playing Small Stop Shrinking Yourself to Fit Places You’ve Outgrown WITH Dr Gail Saltz

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Fear of failure holds us back from doing what we truly love and what we are capable of - because it matters more if we fail at our passions or our purpose - than something you’re doing for duty or as the safe or comfortable alternative. If you don’t really care about what you are doing, it doesn’t matter if you fail at it. But then, we get caught in a pattern of living a watered-down version of our lives, not rising to our potential, but rather playing small going through the motions - more as a passenger than a pilot. Once you’re in that pattern it can be hard to break. But the good news is – you can. You have the power to rewrite your story and eliminate the messages you keep telling yourself that keep holding you back.

a tape of what your telling yourself that’s driving a lot of your behaviour, like self-defeating stories, or your need to be a super-achiever, the competitor, a person that is dependant or passive. All your stories have a theme. For example; why you keep picking the same person - either as a friend or in a romantic capacity. These relationships tend to follow the same path, leading to the same outcome. If you were able to be introspective about what was going on in your mind during that process, you would find a story that says: ‘I have to go for that person, because that’s the best I can do’ or ‘I have to go for that person, because they’re here now and I have to have someone, because it’s too scary to be on my own.’ How can we break those patterns and take control of our life and our course?

But how? Dr Gail Saltz - acclaimed Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst and best-selling Author, joins us to help.

“The first and the hardest part is awareness and the ability for self-observation. And, a willingness to investigate internally and self-analyse - even when it’s painful.”

Firstly, why do people play small?

How do you do that?

“There’s a comfort in repeating what you know. It’s scary for most people to break out of a pattern and do something differently, seeing the uncertainty of what the outcome will be.”

“Pick something that’s not working for you. What are the repetitive thoughts you have around that issue? Once you’re aware of that, question the thoughts. What does it mean? Where did I get that Idea? Allow yourself the space and the time to conduct a ‘mental investigation’, to uncover the origins of that story. Does it really still fit for you? Are the things you’ve based that story on accurate or current? Are you that same person, or a different person? As you question, you move toward re-writing that story.

In your best-selling book - Becoming Real: Defeating the Stories We Tell Ourselves That Hold Us Back, what are those stories? “They range from person to person, between biological givens combined with our environment and life experiences that evolve our personality, our way of thinking and relating to others. Think of the ‘stories’ as

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It is possible to do this work on your own, but sometimes we need an objective outer party - like a

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psychotherapist to help bounce things off in order to get a clearer perspective on the thoughts and feelings we tell ourselves, because we are too close to them. This psychodynamic work is the process of taking unconscious material and making it conscious for yourself; questioning it, analysing it, looking at the roots of it, then reforming it. The knowledge of what’s going on in your unconscious mind - is the power to undo it, because your unconscious thoughts and feelings drive behaviour. Once you’re aware of those thoughts and feelings – you can change them, and your story.

Knowing who you are and how you want to live your life is also key to taking back control. In your book you discuss the five qualities of becoming ‘real’: Authenticity, Personal Freedom, True Strength, Self-Acceptance and Intimacy. What are those qualities and how can we develop them? “Authenticity is really knowing who you are, how you really got there and being at peace with that. It’s understanding devoid of self-blame. To build real relationships, real trust and achieve true intimacy you need to be able to be vulnerable. It’s being seen and accepted for who you really are, and seeing and accepting others the same way. If you’re a secret from yourself, you can’t be an open book to someone else. Personal freedom: behaviours are driven from unconscious thought and unconscious intense emotions. When we make that unconscious material conscious – it frees you from being forced into repetitive behaviours.

When you know your stories, you have the opportunity to defeat them and feel free to make your decisions, life choices and behaviours - based on all the information. True Strength: I think true strength is having the courage to really know yourself. ‘It takes great courage to see the world in all its tainted glory, and still to love it. And even more courage to see it in the one you love’ - Oscar Wilde The same theory applies to yourself. Self-Acceptance is knowing all of the things about yourself (some of them may be not so great), and being willing to work on them - but accepting that they’re there. One of the biggest defence mechanisms that people run up against is denial; ‘knowing this about myself makes me very anxious, so I’m just not going to know.’ Seeing it, accepting it, working on it -that’s self-acceptance. Intimacy - with yourself as well as with others. Remember it’s a two-way street. Be willing to accept others and love them as they are. If you find yourself being judgemental of other people- you’re probably judgemental of yourself. If you can’t be selfcompassionate, chances are it’s hard to do the same for other people.” The new year presents fresh opportunities. We’d love for you to be truly, vibrantly, unashamedly you in 2021, and feel empowered to be the pilot in your life, knowing you have the ability to change your story and live your best, most authentic life. If we have learned anything in 2020, it is to not take a day of our lives for granted. Be brave for yourself, in the words of Nelson Mandela; “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” We hope you can step away from the shackles of whatever you are telling yourself that is holding you back and do what you would do if you knew you were not going to fail.

Dr. Gail Saltz is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with The New York Presbyterian Hospital and psychoanalyst at The New York Psychoanalytic Institute. She is a bestselling author of numerous books including her most recent, "The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius," serves as a Medical Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights, and is host of the “Personology” podcast from iHeart Radio. www.drgailsaltz.com

If you’d like to listen to our full conversation with Dr Gail Saltz, head to www.pakmag.com.au and tune into Episode 86 of the Pakmag Parenting Podcast.

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STEAM

Fun Activities to Get the Kids STEAM Ready for School

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Design a Paper Plate Maze

Solar Oven Smores

What You Need

Marbles Large paper plates Straws (alternatively you can use rolled up craft paper or a similar item). Hot glue gun and glue sticks Scissors

Empty and clean pizza box (or cardboard box in a similar size that has a lid) Aluminium foil Black paper Hot glue gun and glue stick

Cling wrap Scissors Stick or skewer Craft knife Tape Smore ingredients

Method Cut up straws into different sized pieces. You may need to use a pencil to sketch out the maze on the paper plate beforehand, to use as a guide and to make sure the maze will work. Glue the pieces of straw down to create the walls of the maze, making sure to leave roughly a 1.5cm space between the walls for the marble to roll through easily. There will need to be one or multiple maze entrances and exits so the marble can enter at one point and exit at another, as well as different paths and corners. Once the glue is dry take a marble and place it at a maze entrance. Now it’s up to you to help the marble roll out! Gently tilt and turn the paper plate to get the marble rolling in the direction you choose.

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Method Use a craft knife to cut out three sides of a square from the box lid, leaving the top of the square connected to the box so it lifts up like a flap. Tape a sheet of aluminium foil over this flap (see pictures). Then glue a black sheet of paper inside the box, on the bottom, completely covering it. Place your smores inside and use a sheet of cling wrap to cover the box and smores (see pictures). Use a length of cardboard or a skewer (a stick from the garden will also work!) to hold the flap open, taping it in place. Put the oven in the sun and watch the smores slowly cook through solar power! When the marshmallow is puffed up and your chocolate has melted – they’re ready to eat.

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Tip: Decorate your solar oven with felt tip pens.

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Life, Love and Parenting

Your Relationship with Your Children: Harmful vs Nurturing Communication STORY Julia Nowland Sticks and stones may break their bones, but the words you use will shape them. Your words become the inner dialogue that your children will use to describe themselves and their world. Are you a champion, compassionate, critical, harsh, or apathetic? All these styles of communication will colour the relationship you form with your child and ultimately the relationship they have with themselves. The quality of the relationship you have with your child will help shape them in many ways throughout their life. From the way they see themselves, engage in school, solve problems, and their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships in years to come While most people focus on the behaviour of children, it’s important to understand that even if you use the ‘best behavioural modification’ skills in the world, unless you have a strong, warm and clear relationship with your child, your behavioural skills training is only going to get you so far. In a study that was conducted by relationship expert Dr John Gottman, he discovered that children thrived socially and emotionally best when they had parents who responded to them positively. Gottman realised there are four parenting types:

The Dismissing Parent disengages from the relationship with the child, often feeling uncertain about how to handle ‘negative emotions’ and fears feeling out of control. These parents’ resort to using

distraction techniques and hope that the passing of time will ‘cure’ the issue. Example: When a child is upset and crying because they can’t get what they want. The parent roles their eyes, and says “don’t be ridiculous, go play with your brother.” Effects: Children learn that there is something wrong with them, cannot regulate their emotions, interpret that what they are feeling is not appropriate, not right, and ridiculous.

The Disapproving Parent is like the dismissing parent but harsher. They can be negative, critical, and overly concerned with discipline. Example: When a child is upset and crying because they can’t get what they want. The parent becomes angry and says “You’re just being manipulative. Stop crying!” Effects: Similar to the dismissing parenting techniques, children learn that there is something wrong with them, cannot regulate their emotions and fear upsetting others.

The Laissez-Faire Parent is often permissive of behaviour they don’t set limits on, or gives in to certain behaviour in order to ‘keep the peace.’ They offer little to no guidance about problem solving or understanding emotions. Example: When a child is upset because they can’t get what they want. The parent gives in and gives the child what they want to keep the peace.

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Effects: Kids can’t concentrate, can’t get along with other others or form friendships and can’t regulate their emotions in a healthy way.

The Emotion Coaching Parent

This is a critical step in deescalating the situation. It’s important to take your child’s emotions seriously by showing them you understand what they’re feeling and that it’s okay for them to feel that way. Avoid criticising, judging, and dismissing the emotions.

The fourth category of parent was created from a culmination of positive parenting interactions that Gottman observed. He looked where the parents were able to respond to their child in ways that helped the child calm their emotions and problem solve together. They were clear, warm, and created boundaries or rules which were fair. This parenting style Gottman called ‘Emotion Coaches’. The important element for this style of parenting has to do with how the parent relates to their child. The words they use, their body language and most importantly, an understanding of their own emotional state. There are five steps that you can follow to ensure that you are an emotion coaching parent:

The Five Essential Steps of Emotion Coaching Step 1 – Get familiar with your own emotions and pay attention to the child’s emotions. Understand that emotions are a natural, normal, and valuable part of life. It’s important to be familiar with all our emotions; from hurt, sadness, anger, fear, joy, happiness and love. The best way to start to understand your child’s emotions is to be familiar with your own. Then, observe your child and watch how they express their emotions. Knowing that they don’t have the knowledge of what they’re feeling like adults do. So, their feeling ‘powerless’ might come out as aggression for example. First start with their facial expressions, body language, posture and tone of voice.

Step 4 – Help your child become familiar with emotions by naming them. It’s easy to tell your child what they should be feeling or what you want them to be feeling; “don’t be sad”, “oh, I don’t like it when you’re sad - be happy for me.” Instead, identify the emotions the child is experiencing by simply naming the emotion you’re helping the child to soothe. It also helps your child build a vocabulary of different feelings. Step 5 - Help your child solve a problem by finding a solution together.

Step 2 - Connect with your child by using emotional moments as opportunities to connect.

It’s important to help children recognise that their feelings are separate from their behaviour. You can encourage expression of emotion, but put limits on behaviour. Start to help your child think through possible solutions, however, be mindful not to expect too much from them, too soon. Catch the child doing lots of things right and praise them for it. There should be five positive interactions for every negative.

Once you start to pay close attention to your child’s emotions, there will come a time where you can either avoid or dismiss them, or, you can see them as an opportunity to connect and use these moments as opportunities to teach.

Being an emotion coach means that you are sensitive to your child’s emotions. You’re responsive - in a caring and compassionate way, that allows your child to understand their emotional world and learn to regulate their feelings and find solutions to problems.

Recognise the emotion and encourage your child to talk about their emotions too, and give guidance before the emotions escalate and turn into misbehaviour.

However, we are human as well and with that comes our own stresses and mistakes. It’s important to remember that the ideal is to be a ‘good enough’ parent. That is a parent who is able to emotionally attune to your child 30-50% of the time.

Step 3 – Listen to your child and respect their feelings by taking time to listen carefully.

Julia Nowland is the founder of Whole Heart Relationships. She specialises in helping parents of young children prioritise their relationship and strengthen their love. www.wholeheartrelationships.com

If you’d like to hear more on this topic with julia, head to www.pakmag.com.au and tune into Episode 84 of the Pakmag Parenting Podcast.

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Life, Love and Parenting

What to Do When Your Child Acts Out STORY Dr Justin Coulson It’s a question I get asked a lot; ‘what do I do, when my child is acting out?’ This is a really tricky one to answer, and the answer I am going to give is not going to be popular, but it is provocative. From my perspective, acting out is generally when a child behaves in a way that a parent doesn’t approve of. In other words; a child may be acting in a way that is perfectly sensible and perfectly reasonable for them - based on who they are, what’s going on in their life and how they’re feeling. But, if the person with the power, that is the parent, disapproves of the child’s behaviour, then the parent labels it ‘acting out’ or ‘being naughty’. Ultimately, what we are dealing with is parental disapproval, being labelled as ‘I’m blaming my child for the way that I feel.’ Now, it is true that our children can behave in ways that we find challenging, but that’s not necessarily ‘on the child’. Sometimes it is. Sometimes the kids are just pushing buttons and boundaries. But if we stop for long enough to question ‘why?’, what we’ll usually find, is that there’s something that we could have done or there’s a way that we could have understood them better, so that this situation wouldn’t have occurred in the first place.

Often acting out is labelled as ‘attention seeking’. Parents will say to their kids – ‘well, if you’re going to be an attention seeker, I’ll ignore you.’ Parents will say to one another - ‘they’re just doing it for attention.’ There’s this sense that if our children are asking for our attention, then that’s the last thing we should give them… especially if they are going to ask for it so abruptly and so rudely. My response when parents say that - is exactly the opposite. If your kids are asking for attention - give it to them… they need attention. Imagine if you responded to your partner in the same way if they were asking for your attention. If you wouldn’t communicate or act that way with them, why respond that way with your children? I’d like for you to remember that ‘attention seeking’ is actually ‘connection seeking’. So, what we’re really saying when we tell our children we’re not going to give them attention is - ‘we’re not going to give them connection.’ Imagine how that feels to a child, how you’ve felt when you’ve been put in a similar situation. Brené Brown describes connection as ‘feeling seen, heard and valued.’ So, if your child is ‘acting out’, that is -

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behaving in a way that you’re finding challenging, what they are actually seeking - is connection. They’re saying ‘would you please see me?’, ‘would you please hear me?’, ‘would you please value me?’

Someone once described this to me as the ‘soggy chips syndrome’. Think of how great fresh, hot chips are from the fish and chip shop - all wrapped up in their paper cocoon. If they’re eaten hot and fresh, there’s nothing better. But if they’re left for a while, they get all soggy and cold. But because they smell so good, and you went out of your way to get them - you’re going to eat them anyway. The difference between the hot, crispy chips and the cold, soggy chips is enormous, but the craving for the chips is so great – that you’re just going to have the chips no matter what state they are in, and regret it later. The chips are like attention, whether positive or negative – your children don’t differentiate. They just want the connection and they’re going to have it any way they can get it. If our kids are acting out, they’re just acting the way they are, because they need something from us. I’ve identified five central triggers that tend to lead to challenging behaviours in children.

We also need to remember that, just like adults, kids have bad days too - and that’s okay. Sometimes, it’s as simple as saying: ‘you’re having a really rough day today - aren’t you? That’s okay, we all have rough days.’ This small acknowledgement can calm them down and help your child feel like they’re a human being, having a normal human experience. Sometimes, we just expect too much of our children. Think about how much you appreciate someone’s patience with you when you’re having a lousy day. The best research suggests addressing these behaviours gently and kindly. As a parent, we need to be in control of ourselves, because if we’re not in control of ourselves, if we’re reactive and blow our top, it’s not going to be a constructive way to fix things. Take a deep breath and work out what you’re trying to do here - am I trying to help or am I trying to hurt? And if I am genuinely trying to help – the best thing to do is see the world through their eyes and stand in their shoes. Using compassion and humanity, we explore rather than explode, understand - not reprimand, get curious - not furious. We keep asking questions, till we don’t just understand it in our heads we understand it in our hearts, and remember what it was like to be six or sixteen and have those same or similar frustrations and difficulties.

S – Stressed

It’s about saying ‘we’re dealing with some problems at the moment, you’re having a really rough time, help me to understand why you’re having a rough time, so that we can work out a solution, because what is happening right now is not acceptable.’ Ask questions like - ‘what do you think we should we do?’ ‘How do we fix this?’ ‘What would be the best way forward?’ In other words - we don’t solve the problem – we rely on them to do it, because the answers are inside them. We just need to help them calm down, to turn off that emotional brain, and turn their thinking brain back on so that they can work out the best solution.

If they are any of those five things, our job is to not be angry or criticise them for being hungry, angry, lonely, tired or stressed. Our job is to say ‘are you hungry, do you need something to eat? Are you tired? Do you want to have a rest? Are you angry? - help me to understand what’s upset you so much. If you’re lonely, let me connect with you. If you’re stressed – let me understand a little better’.

Ultimately, if you feel lousy, you’re going to act lousy. Our job is to tap into those feelings, work out where they are coming from, and then help our children to find more effective ways to experience those feelings, so that they don’t feel so bad - so they don’t act so badly. If we can help them feel a little bit better, then they are going to act a little bit better too.

The triggers can be remembered with the acronym ‘HALTS’.

H – Hungry A - Angry L - Lonely T - Tired

Dr Justin Coulson has a PhD in Psychology, is a best-selling author of six books and father to six daughters. Justin writes and speaks about parenting and family – because nothing matters more. www.happyfamilies.com.au

For more on this topic, tune into Episode 85 of the PakMag Parents Podcast with Dr Justin Coulson joining Bree. Find the podcast at www.pakmag.com.au

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Expert Advice

The PakMag Experts Dr Bobby Griffin

Dr Richard Thomas

Sunbird Orthodontics

Cairns Vet Clinic

Dear Dr Bobby,

Dear Dr Richard Thomas,

How does an orthodontist know there’s a problem with teeth before they’re even showing?

How can I stop my dog from chewing things it shouldn’t?

Specialist orthodontists are trained to detect all orthodontic problems. The shape of a child’s facial bones is often our first indication that they will develop orthodontic problems. Many children also develop problems with enlarged tonsils and adenoids. In bad enough cases this can lead to a recognisable facial posture that’s described as ‘adenoid faces’. These children almost always have severe orthodontic problems. An examination in the dentist chair and an OPG X-ray are always very important in detecting subtler orthodontic problems.

The puppy stage is definitely a challenging one. Most dogs seem to have an uncanny ability to pick the most expensive shoe to start chewing on - maybe it’s the quality of the leather? To redirect this natural puppy behaviour, we need to provide plenty of chew toys and restrict access to anything they shouldn’t be munching on. Additionally, we need to provide plenty of exercise and stimulation to treat any misdirected stress and energy that would otherwise be used to be mischievous.

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Matthew Calanna

Jana Gorski

Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy

Naturopath - Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy

Dear Matthew,

Dear Jana,

I have a holiday planned and I don’t want to get sick! What can I do to prevent that from happening?

Is drinking eight glasses of water a day really necessary?

There’s nothing worse than getting sick on a holiday. These products will help ensure good hygiene and lessen the chances of your family getting sick: Hand sanitizer, baby wipes, toothbrush and toothpaste, sunscreen, Panadol, throat lozenges, vitamin C, Chapstick, a personal water bottle and something for an upset tummy, along with any other regular medicines you take (check with your GP about any medicines you may need). Make sure you wash your hands regularly. Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy www.calannapharmacy.com.au

There is no formal recommended volume of water per kilo of body weight per day. The eight glasses of water a day rule has been debunked as a medical myth, numerous times. Water is consumed in food and drinks. Rest assured your body will let you know with the thirst response that you’re due for a top up. Make it filtered water or herbal tea to avoid adding extra calories. Be mindful of needing extra fluids during physical work or when in hot, humid conditions. Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy www.calannapharmacy.com.au

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Health

All Things Health The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep A good night’s sleep is something that many of us don’t realise the importance of. In fact, it’s just as important as eating well and getting enough exercise. It allows our body and brain to rest, repair and reset. When we get enough sleep, it can improve our concentration and productivity. In addition, our energy levels are usually higher when we get a good night’s sleep, and sleep is even shown to improve immune function. However, poor sleep is linked to depression, weight gain, higher risk of heart disease and much more.

Interesting Facts about Sun Protection You need sun protection even if it’s not sunny outside. Ultraviolet Radiation is always there during the day, which is what causes skin cancer.

Humans cannot survive if we don’t sleep because our brains are a muscle that work very hard every day. They need to rest in order to be able to work just as hard the next day. That’s why people who don’t get enough sleep can be grumpy, have trouble focusing, and likely won’t perform as well as usual - whether it be at work, school, sports etc. Good sleep hygiene habits can help you fall asleep faster and have better quality of sleep. To learn more about good sleep hygiene and how you can practice it, read our blog at www.pakmag.com.au You should use sunscreens that are ‘Broad-spectrum’ as they can protect you from both UVA (Ultraviolet A) and UVB (Ultraviolet B) radiation. Most sunscreens work by reflecting, absorbing or scattering light. Chemicals within them interact with the skin to help protect it from UV rays. Exposure to UV radiation during your first 15 years of life greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer later on.

Naturopathy Appointment at Calanna Pharmacy Make 2021 your year of health by tackling your health issues from the get go, or by using preventative measures to keep you in tip top shape. At Calanna Pharmacy, they understand that everyone’s health is different. Their Naturopaths would love to see you for a consultation and provide a plan tailored to your health goals and outcomes. They can assist with an array of issues such as cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalance, fertility and menopause, weight loss, digestion and gut health, immunity, degenerative illnesses, healthy ageing, mood and sleep disorders, allergies and skin conditions, migraines and DNA and food sensitivity testing.

Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

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The Power of a First Impression STORY Allan and Barbara Pease We’ve all heard how important it is to make a good impression. But do you really know why or how to make that first meeting magic happen? If it’s so important, we thought we should consult the Body Language and Relationship Experts – Allan and Barbara Pease, to find out and pass on their advice. Here’s their responses:

What’s the Best Way to Make a Good First Impression? During first impressions, our ancient brain searches the other person for signals of aggression or friendliness. Early humans relied on the ability to read the image and body signals of others to work out if they could be trusted or posed a threat. Our brains still operate this way tens of thousands of years later - people form up to 90 percent of their opinion about a new person in under four minutes. And most of that opinion is formed in under ten seconds! It does not matter whether it’s a work or personal meeting – if you screw up that first four minutes by the way you appear, behave or speak then it will be a struggle to win that person over. Fortunately, you can strategically dress to suit the occasion and train yourself to use positive body language and create trust. Your overall body language behaviour continually impacts how well you will or won’t succeed, face-to-face.

The Heart Hello achieves several things; first, it makes the other person feel welcomed and accepted. Second, it maintains physical distancing and it’s germ free. And third, it allows you to read the other person’s full body language signals, which is harder in an upclose handshake.

2. Smile with Your Teeth Visible Smiling is a primate appeasement gesture, showing others that you are non-threatening. Our research shows the more frequently you smile, the closer others will stand to you, the more eye contact they will give you, the more likely they will be to touch you and the longer they want to stay with you. In other words, smiling is great for your work and personal life! Practice your smile in front of the mirror - a genuine smile wrinkles the outer corners of the eyes, lifts the corners of the mouth up and shows the teeth.

3. Palm Power When used correctly, palm power invests its user with a degree of authority and silent command. Palm-FacingUp is a non-threatening gesture that’s been used since caveman times to show that the person is not holding any weapons. If you give a presentation and continually use the Palm-Down position, you’re more likely to suffer rejection from your audience.

Before Covid, people shook hands. Now handshakes are scary due to the risk of germ transmission, so we recommend a germ-free alternative - the Heart Hello.

Avoid finger pointing. The pointed finger is a symbolic club with which the speaker figuratively beats the listener into submission. If you are a habitual finger pointer, practice the palm-up and palm-down and you’ll find that a combination of these positions can create a more relaxed atmosphere and you’ll have a more positive effect on the people you are talking to.

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4. Left Hand-Holding

1. Place your hand over your heart.

Practice holding folders, papers and drinks in you left hand. We typically greet each other, open doors, move a chair or wave goodbye with our right hand. So, if your right hand is free of objects you’ll avoid looking clumsy. This strategy may seem obvious at first but few people pay it much attention.

Here are 6 strategies for making a good first impression:

1. The Heart Hello

2. Smile (with your teeth visible) and lean forward. 3. Maintain eye contact with the person you’re greeting (this allows you to be connected to them but not submissive).

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5. Territorial Respect We each carry a bubble of space around our body called Personal Space. Its width depends on population density and what culture the person is from. If you are standing close to someone and you notice them move back, they’re telling you this is the amount of space they need to feel comfortable with you. Keep your distance and resist moving forward.

6. Dress For Success The secret when it comes to choosing ‘what to wear’ when it comes to work, is to ask yourself how the other person expects you to be dressed. For you to appear credible, approachable, likeable, authoritative, knowledgeable and successful, how would you be dressed in their opinion? You never get a second chance to make a first impression. When you practice these techniques you will become more successful at making a positive first impression every time.

Is There Anything Else I Can Do to Improve the impression I make? Practice mirroring. Mirroring others’ Body Language is what we do when we feel comfortable around them. So, copy the positive body language gestures of the other person to build rapport. Practice in front of the TV with the sound turned off. Take a positive body language gesture, such as someone using their palms visible while talking, wait three seconds, then use the gesture yourself. Make eye contact. Research shows Gen Y and beyond make less eye contact with others, most likely because they’ve been raised with less face to face contact and more screen time. Eye contact is one of the fastest

ways to build rapport, older generations expect it, and you should practice it if you want to make a good first impression. In Western society, we meet the gaze of others for 70 percent of the time and look away for 30 percent.

How Do You Know if You’ve Made a Good Impression? Watch for positive and negative body language reactions from the other person. Crossing arms, looking away, sitting back in the chair or moving their body away from you are all signs they don’t like what you’re saying. If this happens, ask a straight question: ‘I can see you have a question. Would you mind if I ask what it is?’. Then you have an opportunity to respond. If you’re making a good impression, the other person may respond with positive gestures, such as leaning in, smiling, opening their palms as they speak.

If I Have Made a Bad Impression on Someone, How Can I Change Their View of Me? In face-to-face interaction, body language accounts for 60 – 80 percent of the impact of the messages you are communicating. People who understand this and use it are the most persuasive and convincing people in society. When you know how to make people feel relaxed with you, they will be more open to your ideas. Those who don’t understand how this works have difficulty making friends and being convincing. You have an advantage over other people if you understand this. If you do make a mistake or notice the other person is not responding to you the way you’d hoped, pointing out your mistake in a humorous way can break the tension and give you an opportunity to start again. It’s important to remember it won’t happen overnight. These skills take time to develop, and practice will make perfect.

Barbara and Allan Pease are the most successful relationship authors in the business. They have written 18 bestsellers – including 10 number ones – and travelled the world extensively giving seminars in 70 countries. See www.peaseinternational.com

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Tricky Toilet Training Toilet training can be a tricky thing. When do you start? Do you start with a potty or go straight to a normalsized toilet? When can they start wearing undies? There is no right or wrong way to potty train your child and there are various ways to go about it.

Signs They are Ready One thing to remember is that not all kids are ready at the same age, but there are a few signs that indicate they are ready to start toilet training. Makes the connection – Once they make the connection between the urge to pee or poo and using the potty. Pulls down their pants – If they can pull down their pants on their own, this is another good indication. Shows an interest in toilet training – They may start to make comments about wanting to use the toilet or wanting to wear underpants.

Time to Start Toilet training isn’t an overnight task (if only it was). It generally takes between three to six months, but every child is different, and some may take less time or more time. First, be prepared with either a potty or a step for your toilet and smaller seat that fits securely inside the existing toilet seat (some children feel uneasy about

falling in). Also, have on hand plenty of clean underpants (or pull-ups). Sit your child on the potty or toilet when they get up in the morning, straight after a meal or snack and after their afternoon nap. If your child is showing cues of needing to go potty, such as crossing their legs or squatting, take them to the toilet too. You may notice a regular pattern of when they need to “go”. Timing is key! During the toilet training process, avoid clothing that is hard for your child to take off, such as overalls or rompers. Make sure all caregivers, such as grandparents, babysitters or childcare staff know that you’re in the process of toilet training, so they can use the same approaches to avoid confusing the child. When it comes to bedwetting, remember that it is a normal part of childhood and will take longer for your child to get under control. It’s important to stay positive and patient throughout the process. Reading books together about toilet training and providing small rewards such as stickers can help the process along. Praise any achievements, no matter how small, and ignore behaviour you don’t want. When accidents happen (and they probably will), don’t make a big deal out of them. It’s normal for toilet training to regress a little, and your child will be back on track before you know it. If things get a little too stressful, it’s okay to take a break from toilet training.

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Positive Goodbyes STORY Director of Operations Nicole Hanlon, Childs World Early Learning Centres The first day at childcare or kindergarten is quite a milestone, both for your child and yourself. The transition from home to an early learning environment is a big one, and many parents worry whether their little one is ready or if they will like the new environment. The first day usually brings some mixed emotions; there’s excitement and uncertainty about the new experience, and there are often some tears involved (sometimes from the parents, too). Here are some ways to make the first day easier on both your child and yourself. Visit the centre. For your own peace of mind, visit the centre and talk with the staff to gain as much information as possible. Come ready with a list of questions you’d like to ask. Orientation visits are great to allow your child to get used to the environment. Take them shopping. Prior to their first day, take your child shopping to pick out the items needed,

Toilet Training Tips Toilet training is a different story for each child, but most will start around two years of age. You can (hopefully) make the process a bit easier by establishing a routine such as putting them on the toilet every half hour, offering them a little treat or gift when they do it right or helping them feel comfortable going potty.

such as a bag, hat and lunch box, if applicable. Establish a routine. Routines are so important for young children and will make the transition process much easier. When the big day comes… it’s easier said than done, but don’t worry. Inform your child of what’s going to happen, leave them with a comforting object if needed, give them a kiss goodbye and let them know you’ll be back later to pick them up. If they cry, they will be comforted by the staff and be playing happily in no-time. Remember to bring some tissues in case you cry yourself!

Toilet Training Fact More than 80 percent of children experience setbacks when it comes to toilet training, so don’t worry if it takes time. It typically takes three to 12 months from the start of training to daytime toilet independence, and most children are capable of independent toileting by the ages of two and a half and four.

Sometimes, a brightly-coloured potty, a themed seat on top of the toilet or a good bribe does the trick. Keep at it, and they’ll get there – remember that accidents will happen, and it’s all normal.

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Daddy Diary

Daddy Diary I’m a bogan. There I said it. It’s something that happens at this time of year, every year. I didn’t want it to happen. It just did. It’s certainly not something I’m ashamed of, in fact quite the opposite. It just is what it is. In the words of Popeye, the Sailor Man “I yam what I yam”. And a bogan it is. Exhibit A, re: my summer bogan-ness. It’s at this time, every year, my “thong tan” makes its return. And for the record I am talking about thongs on my feet. You need to be really careful if telling a friend from the US about your “thong tan”. It means something very different in their neck of the woods. I’ve gotten to the point now where I can kick off my pluggers and it looks like I’m still wearing them. We can put this down to the fact that I

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haven’t worn enclosed shoes since I finished up work for the year a week before Christmas. Why would I? Exhibit B: It’s at this time of year (again, every year), that I go back to drinking XXXX Gold tinnies. I don’t know why I always go back to drinking from a tin over summer, I just do. Usually, I’m more of a stubbie-kindabloke. And if I’m totally honest, I’m often the guy taking home a bag of limes from my mate Alan’s tree, so I can put them in Coronas. Fancy beer. Not quite up there with all the craft brew that’s super popular right now, but definitely a step up from the Milton Mangoes in a tin. That’s my summer drink. The third and final piece of bogan-dence (evidence of bogan) I’ll leave you with - is my music taste. Usually I’m a top 40 guy. I host breakfast on HIT after all. But again, not over summer. If you check my Spotify favourites at this time of year, Miley’s replaced by Barnsey (a fact, that no doubt has Jimmy screaming at the top of his lungs). I think my summer transformation is just a reflection of where, and most importantly, who I am now. I have a beautiful wife & kids. I’m well (very well) into my 30’s and for the first time in my life, I’m really settled into who I am as a person. Even if that person is a thong wearing, XXXX drinking, Barnsey-loving bogan. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Happy New Year Cairns. It’s hard to imagine this one being any stranger than the last. Cliffo Hit 103.5

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Extracurricular Activity Guide Learn 2 Learn Tutoring

Turning Pointe Dance Studio

Learn 2 Learn Tutoring uses a combination of computerbased activities and paper-based tasks with face-toface teaching. Tuition can be conducted individually for students or in groups, from preschool through to tertiary students. An assessment is conducted prior to enrolment to ensure that the tutoring program targets the individual needs of the child. The staff design specialised programs for each child to help them succeed in the areas they might need extra assistance.

Turning Pointe Dance Studios offer classes for children from two years and up, aiming to inspire a love of dance through fun, basic movement.

Open from Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 7.15pm and Saturday 8.30am - 12:00pm. Visit the website for more information. A Shop 6 & 7, 203-205 Mulgrave Road P 0438 886 771 E info@learn2learn.com.au Learn 2 Learn Tutoring www.cairnssouthaldontutoring.com

Saints Soccer Club Saints are a local community based junior soccer club that is family friendly. They are ready to kick off a lifelong passion for sport in your child, while helping all of the team members have fun and socialise. Catering for both boys and girls aged 5 - 15 years old. Teams aren’t graded on skill, as the focus is on creating positive experiences for all of the kids in a safe environment, encouraging participation and teamwork. Visit their website to register your interest and for more details. A Endeavour Park, Mayers St, Manunda E saintssoccercairns@gmail.com Saints Soccer Club www.saintssoccercairns.com.au

With awesome state of the art purpose-built premises, it’s the perfect place for your child to learn about the amazing world of dance. Each student is given the opportunity to achieve in a fun, caring, safe and enthusiastic environment, guided by qualified teaching staff. Turning Pointe Dance Studios offer classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatics. They also conduct specialised classes such as Mummy and Me and Prep Dance for children aged five and under. E info@turningpointe.com for enrolment information. A 240 Hartley St, Bungalow P 4031 3390 Turning Pointe Dance Studios – Dance School www.turningpointe.com.au

Cairns Art Gallery The Gallery Art School offers exciting classes for your child, encouraging them to use their imagination, develop cognitive skills and work with a variety of media and tools. Classes are available for 3 - 5 year olds, 5 - 7 year olds, 8 - 11 year olds and 11 - 16 year old children at varying prices (reduced with membership). Gallery Art School starts in February 2021 and bookings are essential. Visit the website for more information and to enrol your child. A 40 Abbott St, Cairns City P 4046 4800 E info@cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

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AFL Cairns Does your child love footy and want to get more involved in playing? AFL Cairns is home to roughly 2,500 players from nine different clubs situated throughout the Far North Queensland Region. They can have fun, get fit and healthy, socialise and develop teamwork and technical skills with AFL Cairns Juniors. Teams begin with U8 all the way up to U18, for both girls and boys. AFL programs are the perfect way to help your child improve their skills while also learning to enjoy and appreciate the sport. Visit the AFL Cairns website or email for more information on 2021 enrolment, including clubs, teams, fees and more. A Far North Queensland (Cairns) P 4042 3000 E admin@aflcairns.com.au AFL Cairns www.aflcairns.com.au

Baby and Toddler – Lessons for ages four months to three and a half years. Learn to Swim (Independent) – Lessons for ages three and a half years to primary school children. Private Lessons – Lessons for children through to adults, one on one with an instructor (from $40.00). A 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield P 4038 1241 E info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au Little Pearls Swim School www.littlepearlsswimschool.com.au

Kick Academy FNQ Clinics The Premier Pursuit program is a 10-week term kicking off on January 27. This program is suitable for boys and girls aged 5 - 16 years. Classes focus on your child’s AFL skills, strength and conditioning, nutrition and personal development; such as confidence and good sportsmanship.

Cairns Indoor Sports Kids can get involved with Cairns Indoor Sports for an exciting game of junior cricket, junior netball and junior soccer after school, joining a team based on their age group. Playing a team sport with Cairns Indoor Sports is the perfect way to socialise, develop skills, get your body moving and have fun. It’s game on - no matter the weather! Cost (term fees): Junior Cricket Blaster Program from $45.00, Junior Cricket Gameplay from $55.00, Junior Soccer for U4 and U6 from $65.00, Junior soccer for U8, U10 and U12 from $80.00. There are even lots of options for older children and adults too!

Whilst all our coaches have a clear passion for AFL, we also pride ourselves on providing learning opportunities related to mental health, hygiene and personal development practices. A Centrals Junior AFL Club, Trinity Beach P 0499 988 335 E kick@kickfnq.com.au Kick Academy FNQ kickfnq.com.au

Swim Like A Mermaid

A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 E admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

Get the full mermaid experience, feel like you’re one with the water and have heaps of fun with the Swim Like a Mermaid Experience. Most ages are welcome (boys and girls, six years +) but ability to swim and confidence in the water are essential.

Little Pearls Swim School

Cost: From $18.00 - $200.00 for Try Mermaid to Model Mermaid. Call or email Amanda for more information.

At Little Pearls your child can receive ongoing swimming and water safety lessons, from just a few months old, all year round. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, change tables, hot showers, a small play space and more. Visit the website for more information.

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A 434-436 Brinsmead Rd P 0411 612 442 E amandamccormack67@bigpond.com Amanda and the little Mermaids

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Extracurricular

Edu-Kingdom College Edu-Kingdom specialise in tutoring services for students from Year 1 to 12 for a large range of subjects, from calculus to power writing. The professional tutors have years of experience as well as a range of teaching styles, ensuring your child will leave prepared for school and a life of learning. It gives you and your kids guidance to prepare for tests and exams like NAPLAN, Scholarships and Selective School Courses. Visit the website for all of the information you need regarding courses, assessments and more. FREE class trial, FREE assessment test, sibling discounts and discounts for paying in advance available. A 343 Sheridan St, Cairns North P 0439 897 776 E cairns@edukingdom.com.au Edu-Kingdom College Cairns www.edukingdom.com.au

UMA Australia Learn how to maximise the body’s force-producing capabilities through easy to learn martial arts movements. UMA Australia is not designed for sport competition but rather for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four years old, providing them with life-long skills in a family-friendly environment while also improving general health and wellbeing. Junior Classes take place from Monday - Thursday at 5.30pm - 6.15pm and Saturdays from 9.00am - 9.45am. Quote PakMag and receive 1 month of training and 2 belt tests FREE OF CHARGE. A 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda P Master Barry Hampton 0414 782 189 E ckdadmin@pigpond.com Universal Martial Art Cairns Australia www.umacairns.com

Kumon Maths and English Kumon’s Maths and English programs build students’ abilities step-by-step, at the students’ own pace. This means those who missed essential concepts in class can go back and catch-up and those who are ready, are free to tackle advanced content. If your child needs a bit of extra help after school, or if they need a challenge, then Kumon is right for them. Classes run Monday and Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Cairns North), 2:45pm – 7:00pm (Raintrees). Now enrolling for 2021. Cost: $100.00 initial enrolment fee. Classes: $140.00 per month (per student, per subject)

P 0414 957 844 Cairns North E instructor@kumoncairnsnorth.com P 0409 903 105 Raintrees E kumonraintrees@gmail.com Kumon Cairns North Education Centre www.kumoneducation.com.au

FNQ Dance Academy This Academy offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics, suitable from two years of age to adults. They also offer a dedicated Under 5’s program, boys only classes, and recreational or exam/comp stream classes. Visit the website for more information and to book 2021 classes. Cost: Class prices range from $10.50 - $14.00 per class. There are two convenient locations in Cairns City and Woree. A The City – 168 Draper St, Cairns A The Grounds – 117 Toogood Rd, Woree P 4051 4888 E admin@fnqdanceacademy.com.au FNQ Dance Academy www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au

Inflatable Kingdom Inflatable Kingdom is every kid’s dream – a giant inflatable playground where kids are free to slide, climb, and jump on 10 jumping castles in fully air conditioned comfort. Just be prepared to be met with “just one more slide!” when it’s time to go. Sessions last a massive 2.5 hours and they are open on both Saturday and Sundays at different times. Your child will have heaps of fun while also exploring their capabilities, getting exercise and letting that energy out! Cost: Prices start from $12.00. Book online to save 10% off entry price. And don’t forget your socks! A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

Blitz Tennis Blitz Tennis has great clinics during the School Holidays for kids, from beginner all the way through to representative levels of play. After school coaching and fixtures for Junior Tennis Players from Beginners to Representative levels of play are also available. Learn and have fun with other players! Cost: $25.00. Runs Monday to Friday. A Gordonvale and Edmonton Tennis Clubs P 0417 648 597 E guy@blitztennis.com.au Blitz Tennis Edmonton

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Dance Classes at Mulgrave Dance Academy

great way to develop teamwork and exercise in your child.

Mulgrave Dance Academy offers classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop from beginner to advanced levels. They cater for all student needs in a safe and supportive environment, to help children achieve their absolute best and success in dance.

Laserfun also offers other games and virtual reality experiences which you can learn more about on their website.

Whether you and your child are looking for a fun after school activity, fitness or future in dance, the benefits and life skills they receive mean their dance education will last a lifetime. Cost: $13.00 per class. Runs Monday - Saturday. A 28 Norman St, Gordonvale P 0488 024 323 E dance@mulgravdanceacademy.com Mulgrave Dance Academy www.mulgravedanceacademy.com

Abacus by Wallis Discover an easy and fun approach to mathematics calculation and more with either the Abacus Course or the Abacus Plus Course. Study abacus skills and build up number skills by recognising, counting, writing, multiplying and dividing. Suitable for ages five and up. The Abacus Plus course also focuses on all your general mathematics skills as well as learning how to read and write Japanese. Cost: From $20.00 for 50 minutes a week. Sessions run from Monday to Friday. A Shop 8, 116 Hoare St, Manunda P 0437 600 229 Abacus by Wallis www.abacusbywallis.com

Laserfun Get your adrenaline pumping in Cairns ultimate indoor laser tag arena! Lasertag is is an exciting game suitable for ages 6 +, requiring strategy, communication and a whole lot of fun. Sessions are 90 minutes each at $25.00 per player (up to 20 players) and $20.00 on Fridays during the QLD school term. These games are an exciting and

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A T1, DFO Shopping Centre, 274 Mulgrave Rd P 4031 9865 E bookings@laserfun.com.au Laserfun Cairns www.laserfun.com.au

The Young Company Theatre Looking for engaging, creative and educational afterschool activities? Then come and tread the boards at The Young Company Theatre this year with classes in Acting/Drama, Musical Theatre, Film and TV, Improv, Creative Writing, Panto, and much more! Your young performer will discover their electrifying creative abilities, supercharged social confidence and magnetic idea generation skills as they are nurtured through the powerful Cue Stage Youth Theatre Framework. Cost: From $154.00 - $210.00 per term. A 169 Bunda St, Cairns City P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au The Young Company Theatre - TYC www.theyoungcompany.com.au

Home Swimming Lessons with Ready Set Swim Ready Set Swim are a AUSTSWIM Registered Swim School providing swimming lessons in your own pool with a qualified swimming instructor. Your child will learn how to swim and about water safety in an environment they are familiar with, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Lessons can be private or shared between family members! If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a pool then the option of meeting at a public pool is also available. Cost: From $45.00, run by appointment. A Mobile, Cairns P 0405 622 175 E swimminglessons@readysetswim.com.au Ready Set Swim Mobile Swim School www.readysetswim.com.au

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Education

Back-to-School: Starting the Year on the Right Foot STORY Dr Rosina McAlpine Are you worried about getting yourself and your child ready for back-to-school time? Do you want more than the same tips on getting uniforms ready, saving money on school supplies and creating routines? Are you interested in helping your child develop life skills that will help them socially and academically? Then you’ll enjoy Dr Rosina’s back-toschool guide with a difference.

Encouraging your child to be open to diversity in their friendships and to befriend different kinds of people, some who share their own interests and culture and others who don’t, holds many advantages. A final tip for your child; is to explain that a child on their own is more likely to want a friend than a child who’s already in a group – so that is a great place to start to make new friends – it’s a win-win!

Friends

Interacting positively with teachers is so important for you and your child, so take the time to get to know your child’s teachers.

Did you know that studies have suggested that approximately 75 percent of your child’s time at school is spent in social interactions? So, the quality of your child’s interactions with their teachers, peers and their friends has a significant impact on their success at school. While you can’t pick your child’s friends, you can provide them with strategies that will help them select their friends wisely. You can start by helping your child understand that the idea of just one ‘best friend forever’ can lead to a lot of disappointment and unhappiness, as arguments and change are inevitable. Instead, encourage your child to enjoy having a number of friends. This is a good strategy as it is less likely to result in your child feeling isolated and alone when disagreements between children arise.

Meet Teachers As you get closer to the back-to-school date, organise for an onsite or virtual tour of the school with your child and meet with their teachers. Opening the lines of communication and building a friendly relationship with your child’s teacher will support your child in many ways. You can share any special needs your child may have and discuss any difficulties they may be experiencing. Your child is more likely to feel more confident on the first day of class if they have already met their teacher in a video chat or in person. You can also understand more about the activities and new classes for the year and how much (and the type of) homework to expect.

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Having a dedicated quiet place at home for children to read, write, draw, be creative and complete homework - helps them to continue their learning. Completing homework can play an important role in your child’s learning journey and teaches them about responsibility and perseverance. While most children don’t ‘love’ the idea of doing homework, there are ways to help make it easier.

Homework Area Prepare a special area for your child to study and complete their homework after school. Ideally, this is a clean and quiet space with no access to internet or television. Involve your child in the design so they feel part of the process and it is inviting for them. Let them know you’ll be available to help with homework once school starts and have their special homework space ready to go by the first day of school with all the school supplies they might need. To encourage reading, create a comfy place to sit back and enjoy a book. A timer helps motivate children to complete their homework on time as they know it once it’s done - they can play!

Even if your child doesn’t have formal homework requirements for school, having a quiet place to read, watch educational videos, listen to podcasts and enjoy creative activities, will create the right environment for exploration and support your child’s ongoing learning. Preparing for homework after being away from school and enjoying the summer holidays can result in back-toschool anxiety.

Relieve Back-to-School Nerves and Inspire Your Child Talking about the upcoming school year and the changes your child might experience can help reduce some of their back-to-school anxiety. You can also motivate and inspire your child by discussing the exciting new classes, activities and events they can participate in during the year. Making time to listen is important. Ask open ended questions and be patient when it comes to waiting for answers. What do you think it will be like when you go back to school? What are the things you’re looking forward to? Is there anything you’re worried about – seeing friends? New teachers?

School is not always a good experience as it can be a source of problems and difficulties.

Exploring Solutions to Potential Problems Can you remember back to your days at school and the difficulties you faced and all things that can go wrong? Imagine, if you had discussed them with your parents beforehand and developed and practised strategies to cope. Take the time to talk about topics like: not knowing anyone, bullying, accidents, drugs and alcohol, strangers and peer pressure. Your child is more likely to cope better if they have discussed these kinds of situations; role-played and practised strategies before a problem actually occurs in real life. Children will look to you for guidance and solutions until they can develop their own strategies.

Set a Good Example Children learn more from what their parents do than what they say. So, it’s up to you to set a great example and be the kind of person you’d like your child to become. You can’t expect them to be organised, tidy and thoughtful if you’re messy, disorganised and inconsiderate. You can’t expect children to be able to resolve conflict peacefully if you yell at them and punish them for making mistakes. Help children learn to regulate their emotions and to try and resolve problems with kind words rather than using their fists or by being mean. You can help your children learn how to manage their emotions and make friends by completing the 12 activities in my life skills e-book www.drrosina. com/communication-and-relationships A little kindness goes a long way.

A Special Surprise for Your Child Prepare a little surprise like a personal note, a special photograph or even a treat and place it in your child’s bag for them to find throughout the day. This little surprise will show you care, reassure your child that they are loved and probably inspire a big smile!

Self-Care is at the Heart of Good Parenting On a final note, remember to take care of yourself not just over the school holidays, but throughout the year, as a tired and grumpy parent is no fun for anyone. Well-rested and happy parents make better decisions, are calmer and more compassionate with the children and each other, which supports a happier and calmer household. It also sets a great example of work-life balance for your whole family. You and your child are now ready to start a new school year with confidence! This will make the transition back to school easier and will also help your child develop the key life skills they need to lead a happy and successful life.

Dr Rosina McAlpine is the CEO and creator of the Win Win Parenting program. Win Win Parenting’s practical and fun programs are delivered across a variety of organisations including early learning, school, corporate and government organisations in Australia, New Zealand and The United States. Dr Rosina is an internationally recognised awardwinning researcher and educator. www.winwinparenting.com

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School Holiday Guide

School Holiday Guide Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns Bad Fishy Jet Boating is ready to THRILL! With spins, slides, speed and stunts, this activity is extreme, loads of fun and perfect for the family. View the stunning scenery of Cairns and explore Trinity Inlet. Locals can receive 20 percent off both adult and child tickets using promo code LOCAL this January (suitable for children above 1.1m tall). Cost: From $38.00 per child – locals rates. A Berth A1, The Marlin Marina Cairns P 0499 490 030 E bookings@badfishy.com.au Bad Fishy Jet Boating – Cairns www.badfishy.com.au

Mount Sheridan Plaza Have the ‘Slime of Your Life’ with this great kids show, hosted by Paramour Theatre. From January 11 – 15, 10.00am and 12.00pm (two shows daily, 40 mins in length). Participants will be drawn from the audience to take part in mini-games - either succeeding or getting slimed! Bookings are essential. Kids can also enjoy the creative arts activities from January 18 – 22, 10.00am – 2.00pm, that the centre is holding in collaboration with Cairns Art Gallery. Visit the website for all of the details. A Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 3150 E admin@mtsheridanplaza.com.au Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

DFO DFO Cairns is your one-stop-shop for all fashion, designer brands and bargains. The options are endless with 60 + stores and over 600 brands. Plus, these school holidays they will have face painting available from the 8 - 9 January, 16 - 17 January and 22 - 23 of January at 10.00am until 2.00pm (no bookings required!). Not to mention the epic Lasertag Tournament from 18 - 22 January at 4.00pm (bookings required). While you’re there, why not entertain the kids by

booking them in for a fun session at Frozen Wonderland Ice Skating? With Coles, free parking, free wifi and 10 + places to grab a bite to eat, there’s no better place to shop and have a day of fun with the family. A DFO, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4051 7444 DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au

Child’s World Early Learning Centre Child’s World Early Learning Centres not only accommodate children from the age of six weeks old (Nursery) to Kindergarten/Preschool, they also do vacation care for children up to the age of 12 years. School Holiday Vacation Care includes cooked and nutritious meals, fun excursions, a home bus service on request and more, starting from just $13.00 a day. There are limited spaces available, so enrol your child now. A Vacation Care offered at Bentley Park (two centres), Mount Sheridan (two centres) and Manoora P 4045 4045 E info@childsworld.com.au Childs World Early Learning Centres www.childsworld.com.au

Laserfun Get your adrenaline pumping in Cairns’ ultimate indoor laser tag arena with the Special School Holiday Sessions, each 90 minutes of pure energy, strategy and fun. Sessions will be running four times a day during the holidays at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm. There will also be an exciting lasertag tournament at the final 4.00pm sessions from Monday 18 - Friday 22 January - five whole days of thrilling competition! Cost: $25.00/player with up to 20 players per game. Book online to find more information and get ready to win! A T1, DFO Shopping Centre, 274 Mulgrave Rd P 4031 9865 E bookings@laserfun.com.au www.laserfun.com.au

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Jackley’s Bakehouse Participate in one of Jackley’s Kids Cupcake Classes during the school holidays at their new cake academy. Find out more and book on their website. Jackley’s is also your one-stop-shop for all things sweet. Conveniently located in Mount Sheridan, this Bakehouse offers amazing cupcakes and cakes for any event, with the option of extra special designs and add-ons for your loved ones and friends.

Baby and Toddler – Lessons for ages four months to three and a half years. Learn to Swim (Independent) – Lessons for ages three and a half years to primary school children. Private Lessons – Lessons for children through to adults, one on one with an instructor. A 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield P 4038 1241 E info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au Little Pearls Swim School www.littlepearlsswimschool.com.au

A Shop 57, Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 0694 Jackley’s Bakehouse www.jackleysbakehouse.com.au

Cairns Libraries

Swim Like A Mermaid

Register for the Summer Reading Club Program to take part in fun activities such as the 40 days in 40 ways reading challenge and library scavenger hunt, running until 31 January. The FREE Summer Reading Club activity pack can be picked up from any library. Kids can also enjoy the Science Spark STEM activities, Crafty Origami, Online Cartooning Workshops and the hilarious Sean Murphy Live - Online Commonwealth of Games show, all for FREE! Visit the Cairns Libraries site for registering information and more details. A Smithfield, City, Earlville, Stratford, Manunda Cairns Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Get the full mermaid experience, feel like you’re one with the water and have heaps of fun with the Swim Like a Mermaid Experience. Most ages are welcome (boys and girls six years +) but ability to swim and confidence in the water are essential. Cost: $18.00 - $200.00 from Try Mermaid to Model Mermaid. Call or email Amanda for more information. A 434-436 Brinsmead Rd P 0411 612 442 E amandamccormack67@bigpond.com Amanda and the Little Mermaids

Inflatable Kingdom

Cairns Art Gallery Cairns Gallery offers exciting and stimulating art workshops during the school holidays that are a great way for kids to play and learn while improving their art skills. Over these summer holidays a variety of workshops including Art Bootcamps, Painting, Paper Jewellery, Portrait and Life Drawing, Sculpture, Finger Puppets and much more will be available for children aged 5 - 14 years (in separated classes). Led by experienced artists, these workshops are an opportunity that your own little artist won’t want to miss! Visit the Cairns Art Gallery website below for individual class prices and times. A 40 Abbott St, Cairns City P 4046 4800 E info@cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Little Pearls Swim School At Little Pearls your child can receive ongoing swimming and water safety lessons, from just a few months old, all year round. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, change tables, hot showers, a small play space and

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more. Your child’s first lesson will also be free! Visit the website for more information.

Experience two and a half hours of action-packed fun on TEN massive jumping castles, inflatable obstacle courses and games. Use the sports court and ball pit to get out all your child’s energy for the day - they’ll have the absolute best time! Open every day from 9.00am – 4.30pm. Cost: $10.00 for children five and under and $17.00 for children six and over. Online bookings will save 10% OFF entry price. Don’t forget your socks! A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

Cairns Indoor Sports Head on down to Cairns Indoor Sports for an exciting game of cricket, netball, soccer, beach volleyball or dodgeball. It’s the perfect way to revisit an old sport you loved or get into a new one, get your body moving and have fun. Bring your friends along and form a team or make new friends along the way. It’s always game on no matter the weather! A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 E admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

School Holiday Drama Camps with The Young Company Do you want to be involved in awesome group theatrics these summer holidays? The Young Company are holding a variety of four-day Drama Camps for kids aged 5 - 12 years to reveal their inner actor and embrace their imagination. All programs run from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Visit the Young Company website to book. League of Champions: Pikachu to the Rescue, 12 – 15 January Wizarding Academy: Wands at the Ready, 19 – 22 January A 169 – 171 Bunda St, Cairns City P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au The Young Company Theatre – TYC www.theyoungcompany.com.au

Shangri-La Hotel – The Backyard Bring the family for a delicious lunch available from Wednesday to Sunday, 12.00am – 2.30pm, or dinner on Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm. A La Carte Café Style Breakfast is also available daily until 10.30am. Shangri-La loves locals too! Join the #Grasscutters locals’ membership to receive some great exclusive specials, including $10.00 OFF the normal breakfast buffet price. Want to simply relax and grab a drink? The Bar and Garden are open from 11.00am daily. A Pier Point Rd, Cairns City P 4052 7670 The Backyard Cairns www.thebackyardcairns.com.au

Paradise Palms Treat the family to 18 holes of mini-golfing fun and mix it up by playing a game or two at night when the course is lit up. You can let the kids’ imaginations run free in the Adventure Playground, complete with a slippery slide, climbing frame, flying fox and the hugely-popular 21m bouncing pillow. Grab lunch from the tasty restaurant or parents can get a drink from the bar. PLUS these school holidays you can gain FREE access to the pool with any purchase from the restaurant on Fridays only, along with FREE mini golf and FREE adventure playground access. A Paradise Palms Dr, Kewarra Beach P 4059 9922 E info@paradisepalms.com.au Paradise Palms Cairns www.paradisepalms.com.au

Cairns Aquarium The adventure begins at Cairns Aquarium. As the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the

habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland, visiting, is a great way to keep the kids learning these school holidays in the funnest way possible. The best part? Locals receive a 20 percent discount year-round on general admission prices! Cost: $21.00 child admission, $44.00 adult admission and $132.00 family admission (2A + 2C). Annual passes (valid 12 months) available from $62.00. A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy. They are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm daily, with presentations starting from as early as 9.00am. These include the Crocodile Farm Tour, amazing Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. The ‘Slither and Slides’ Adventure playground is also now open for children to have a blast on. Cost: $41.00 Adults, $20.50 Children, $102.50 Family (2A + 2C) or get yourself an annual pass for unlimited entry. A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576 E sales@crocodileadventures.com Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com

CaPTA Group Annual Pass for Locals and Upcoming Events The CaPTA Group Annual Pass allows you to have 12 months unlimited admission to the beautiful Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Locals get 20 percent off. Cost: $260.00 for a family, $104.00 for an Adult, $52.00 for a child. Visit the website for terms and conditions. Covid-19 restrictions apply. www.capta.com.au

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Be surrounded by 1500 colourful butterflies in the magical Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village. Enjoy a guided tour, see butterflies in all life stages in the laboratory and explore the fairy garden! Cost: Adults $20.00, Children $10.00, Family $50.00. Suitable for all ages. Locals receive 20 percent off with code BUTTERFLYLOCAL. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm. A 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda P 4093 7575 Australian Butterfly Sanctuary www.australianbutterflies.com

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Rainforestation Nature Park Enjoy a fun Indigenous experience with the Pamagirri Mini Mob. Learn how to play the didgeridoo and paint your own PVC didgeridoo to keep! Or you can join a Rainforest Walkabout and become a master of the boomerang. Sessions start at 10.30am and 12.30pm daily. Cost: Children: $45.00 (includes boomerang). Adults: $45.00 or $65.00 (includes boomerang). A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda P 4085 5008 Rainforestation www.rainforest.com.au

Keepers In Training Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome Keepers In training is a fantastic weekend activity. K.I.T allows children to experience what it’s really like to be a Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome wildlife keeper, joining a wildlife keeper for an interactive, hands-on experience covering animal care, health and handling. You even get to have a photo taken with an animal to take home! Cost: $40.00 per child. Runs for one hour from 9.00am 10.00pm (3 - 7 years) and 11.00am - 1.00pm (8 - 13 years) on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website for more information. A The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City P 4031 7250 E info@cairnszoom.com.au Cairns ZOOM www.cairnszoom.com.au

King Reef Resort If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach. Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to relax with a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, go fishing, and more – the possibilities are endless. A 75 Jacobs Rd, Kurrimine Beach P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au

Sugarworld Adventure Park and Mini Golf This fun-for-the-whole-family waterpark is open every day of the QLD State School Holidays. 10.00am - 5.00pm www.sugarworldwaterpark.com.au

Flow Rider at Tobruk Memorial Pool Keep cool these school holidays and put your board riding skills to test on the Tobruk Flow Rider experiencing endless surfing fun! 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: $10.00 per ride www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

Smithfield Shopping Centre

Wildlife Habitat Wildlife Habitat is Australia’s leading wildlife experience, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe and interact with a huge range of Wet Tropics wildlife up close. They have five distinct habitats - including the revamped Rainforest Habitat with the all new Licuala Tower and Birdseye Bridge. You can even have Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets – getting up close and personal with beautiful birds of the tropics. Locals enjoy 20 percent discount all year round with the code HABITATLOCAL Cost: $19.00 (child general admission) - $170.00 (Private tour). Open daily from 8.00am – 4.00pm excluding Christmas Day.

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A Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas P 4099 3235 Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

At Smithfield you’ll find great deals and affordable fashion, games, wellness products, a huge variety of other home products and toys - all just waiting to go to a good home. Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with Smithfield’s Craft Workshops. All supplies are provided, every workshop is free and they allow children to have fun while exploring their artistic side. Workshops take place January 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 with two sessions per day. Bookings with customer care are essential. A Cnr Captain Cook and Kennedy Highway, Smithfield P 4281 3800 Smithfield Shopping Centre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

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Entertainment

Check it Out Mount Sheridan Plaza School Holiday Activities Where: Mount Sheridan Plaza More info: www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Slime of Your Life When: 11 - 15 January, 10.00am and 12.00pm (two shows daily, run time: 40 minutes) Get ready to have the ‘Slime of Your Life’ at Mount Sheridan Plaza, with this great kids show hosted by the fantastic Paramour Theatre. During each show, participants will be drawn from the audience to take part in wild and wacky mini-games - and they just might get slimed! Creative Arts Activities When: 18 - 22 January, 10.00am - 2.00pm Unleash their imaginations and creativity with the Cairns Art Gallery in Centre Court. Kids can learn collage, portrait drawing, sculpture, upcycled art and participate in Australia Day themed fun. Visit the website for all of the details.

Kids Summer Entertainment with Cairns Libraries When: Summer School Holidays Where: Cairns Libraries More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library Register for the epic Summer Reading Club Program to take part in fun activities such as the 40 days in 40 ways reading challenge and library scavenger hunt, running until 31 January. The FREE activity pack can be picked up from any local library. Kids can also enjoy the Science Spark STEM activities, Crafty Origami, Online Cartooning Workshops and the hilarious Sean Murphy Live - Online Commonwealth of Games show, all for FREE! There’s no room for summer holiday boredom with Cairns Libraries!

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Centacare FNQ’ s School Savvy Pop-Up Shop When: 5 – 28 Jan, weekdays 10.00am - 2.00pm unless sold out Where: 86 Anderson Street, Manunda More info: 4242 1058 or schoolsavvy@centacarefnq.org School Savvy is an upcycling initiative now in its fifth year, which aims to provide affordable school uniforms and supplies for those families on low incomes or those who are going through challenging times. The main School Savvy FNQ Pop-Up Shop will be located in Manunda, with other pop-ups happening in Mooroobool and Edmonton on selected dates. Donations of good quality, second-hand or new school uniforms and school supplies will also continue to be accepted throughout January. Donations can be dropped off at the School Savvy shop during opening hours or alternatively at any Vinnies store or at Centacare FNQ reception on the first floor at Aplin Street. 11th January, 10.00am - 2.00pm – Centacare FNQ, Mooroobool School Savvy Pop-Up Shop – 1 day only at Mooroobool Community Hub, 2 Shang Street. 13th-14th, January 10.00am- 2.00pm – Centacare FNQ, Edmonton School Savvy Pop-Up Shop – 2 days only at Hambledon House, 177 Bruce Highway.

When: 4 - 9 January (Tinkering with Transportation), 11 - 16 January (Tropical Mosaics) and 18 - 23 January (Morse Code Madness), all from 10.00am and 12.00pm as one hour sessions. Where: Cairns Museum (School of Arts Building) More info: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au Cairns Museum is providing educational and exciting workshops for kids aged 5 - 12 years old these holidays, FREE with Museum entry (must be booked online). Tinkering with Transportation explores how methods of transport have changed over time. Can your creations pass the Museum’s fun design challenges? Tropical Mosaics encourages kids to make their very own mosaic that celebrates Cairns. Finally, Morse Code Madness teaches kids about the history of Morse Code, finishing with the attendees making their own morse code device.

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Australia Day Pool Party When: Tuesday 26 January, 9.00am - 12.00pm Where: Tobruk Memorial Pool More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au/whats-on Get ready for an epic morning of Australia Day family fun! Tobruk Memorial Pool and the Cairns Regional Council invite everyone to join in on games, giveaways, the FREE sausage sizzle, dragon boating and come and try events (water polo and underwater hockey) all through FREE entry to one of Cairns most iconic venues. Council celebrations will also take place at Holloways Beach and Norman Park in Gordonvale for the Holloways Beach Party between 8.00am and 11.00am, and the Gordonvale Party in the Park between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Join in the family fun with live entertainment, FREE sausage sizzle and market stalls.

Mel Buttle and Friends - Good Chat Comedy Club When: Thursday 14 January, 18 + Where: Paramour Cabaret Theatre More info: www.goodchatcomedy.com Adults won’t want to miss the hilarious comic Mel Buttle at the Paramour Cabaret Theatre, delivering a great performance as always. After her first solo show in 2010, Mel’s career launched into full gear and the Aussie icon was leaving every crowd in stitches. Now she has brought her talent to our very own slice of paradise in Far North Queensland. Book your spot and bring a friend to enjoy this side-splitting show of loveable sarcasm and humour. You won’t regret it!

Get Out and About FRIDAY 1 JANUARY

FRIDAY 8 JANUARY

Summer Reading Club Activities Runs until 31 January Cairns Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library FREE / Kids

DFO Facepainting Runs until 9 January, also runs from 16 - 17 and 18 - 22 January DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au 10.00am / TBA / Kids - Family

Exhibition: Albert Namatjira and the Hermannsburg School Runs until 14 March Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.00am / FREE / Mature

SATURDAY 9 JANUARY

Exhibition: Cairns Potters Club - Melting Pot 2020 Runs until 10 January Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.00am / FREE / Mature

Pro Wrestling Power (PWP) New Years Knockout PCYC Edmonton Pro Wrestling Power 5.30pm / Tickets available from ASN Cairns and Jackley’s Bakehouse / PG

Exhibition: Roland Nancarrow Maldives Artworks” Runs until 17 January Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com FREE / Mature Exhibition: Scotia Hennessy - The World of Differences Runs until 17 January Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com FREE / Mature MONDAY 4 JANUARY Tinkering with Transportation Runs until 9 January Cairns Museum www.cairnsmuseum.org.au 10.00am and 12.00pm / FREE with entry* / Kids 5 - 12 years

Summer Fun Race Day Cairns Jockey Club www.cairnsjockeyclub.com.au 12.00pm / Entry $10.00, Children U15 FREE / Family

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V Adelaide (Pre-Season) Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com SUNDAY 10 JANUARY Class: Paper Jewellery with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $18.00 - $21.00 / Kids 5 - 7 years MONDAY 11 JANUARY Slime of Your Life Runs until 15 January Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am / 12.00pm / FREE / Kids

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

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Art Class: Paper Jewellery with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $18.00 / $21.00 / Kids 5 - 7 years Tropical Mosaics Runs until 16 January Cairns Museum www.cairnsmuseum.org.au 10.00am and 12.00pm / FREE with entry* / Kids 5 - 12 years

Rainbow Kids Yoga Cairns Dragonfly Zen, 142 Grafton St Bookings Essential 0497 419 677 or email linda.ryan2@hotmail.com 1.00pm - 2.00pm / $10.00 / Kids 7 - 11 years SUNDAY 17 JANUARY

TUESDAY 12 JANUARY Drama Camp: League of Champions - Pikachu to the Rescue Runs until 15 January The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au 9.00am / TBA / Kids 5 - 12 years Chinese New Year Celebrations Runs for two weeks www.cadcai.org.au TBA / Family THURSDAY 14 JANUARY Mel Buttle and Friends Good Chat Comedy Club Paramour Cabaret Theatre www.paramourtheatre.com 7.30pm / $35.00 - $180.00 / 18 +

The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Runs until 24 January

Online Cartooning Workshop Cairns Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am / FREE / Kids 5 - 12 years SATURDAY 16 JANUARY

Take 2 Music Program 11 - 13, 18 - 20 and 25 - 27 Jan 208 McLeod Street Contact: Kia on 0409 207 198 11.00am - 1.00pm

FRIDAY 15 JANUARY

Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au 6.00pm / $30.00 - $40.00 / 12 +

Exhibition: Cairns Art Society 73rd Annual Art Exhibition Runs until 31 January Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 9.00am / FREE / Mature MONDAY 18 JANUARY Lasertag Tournament Runs until 22 January Laserfun at DFO Cairns www.laserfun.com.au 4.00pm / $25.00 / Kids - Family Creative Art Activities Runs until 22 January Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am -12.00 pm/ FREE / Kids Art Class: Finger Puppets with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $18.00 - $21.00 / Kids 5 - 7 years

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MONDAY 18 JANUARY

WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY

TUESDAY 26 JANUARY

Morse Code Madness Runs until 23 January Cairns Museum www.cairnsmuseum.org.au 10.00am and 12.00pm / FREE with entry* / Kids 5 - 12 years

Sean Murphy: Commonwealth of Games (online) Cairns Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 1.00pm / FREE / Kids 5 - 12 years

Holloways Beach Party Holloways Beach, Casuarina Street www.cairns.qld.gov.au 8.00am – 11.00am / FREE / Family

TUESDAY 19 JANUARY

THURSDAY 21 JANUARY

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V Illawarra Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com

Art Class: Annotated Sketching with Yixy Ruan Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 11.00pm / $27.00 - $32.00 / Kids 10 - 14 years

Art Class: Jewellery - Wire, Beads and Buttons with Adrienne Shaw Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am / $18.00 - $21.00 / Kids 5 - 7 years Drama Camp: Wizarding Academy - Wands at the Ready Runs until 22 January The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au 9.00am / TBA / Kids 5 - 12 years

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V Perth Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com MONDAY 25 JANUARY CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V Melbourne Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com

Regular Markets Rusty's Markets Date: Every Friday and Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City

Palm Cove Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to December Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Williams Esplanade

Malanda Marketst Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: From 7.00am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds

Mossman Community Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am - 1.00pm Location: 3 - 5 Foxton Ave, Mossman

Holloways Beach Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month

Time: From 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beachfront

Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza

The Ravenshoe Lions Archer Creek Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway

Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets

Tobruk Pool Party Tobruk Memorial Pool, 370 Sheridan Street www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am – 12.00pm / FREE entry / Family

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V SE Melbourne Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com 4 - 5 FEBRUARY Cairns Summer Sounds John Butler CPAC Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC 7:30pm / $115.50 / PG

THURSDAY 28 JANUARY

THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans V Melbourne Cairns Pop-Up Arena www.taipans.com

On The Road Again with Ash Grunwald Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 5 www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00pm / $50.00 / PG

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY Summer Series Race Day Cairns Jockey Club www.cairnsjockeyclub.com.au 12.00pm / $10.00 - $65.00 / Family

FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY ARJ Baker - Comes Clean CPAC Theatre www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC 8.00pm / $49.90 / MA 15+

Gordonvale Cottage Markets

Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade

Date: 1st Saturday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale

Port Douglas Markets

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets Date: Open every day excluding Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm Location: 13 Therwine St

Kuranda Heritage Markets Date: Open Thursday to Sunday Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Location: 2 Rob Veivers Dr

Tolga Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse

Yungaburra Markets

Herberton Markets

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FRIDAY 31 JANUARY

Gordonvale Party in the Park Norman Park, Norman Street, Gordonvale www.cairns.qld.gov.au 11.00am -2.00pm/ FREE / Family

Date: 2nd Sunday of the Month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St) Date: 4th Saturday of the month (3rd Sunday in Dec) Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park

Art Class: Portraiture Short Course Runs until 20 Feb Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.30pm / $105.00 - $125.00 / Kids 9 - 14 years

Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Showgrounds

Night Markets Date: Open every day Time: 4.30pm - 10.30pm

Date: Every Sunday Time: From 7.30am - 1.30pm Location: Market Park

Woree Markets Date: 20 December Time: From 8.00am – 1.30pm Location: Cannon Park Racecourse Car Park

Koah Monthly Markets Date: First Saturday of the Month Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm Location: Koah Hall, Koah Road

Mareeba Markets Date: Every 2nd and 5th Saturday of the month Time: From 7.00am – 12.30pm Location: Mareeba Centenary Park, Byrnes St

Tumoulin Count Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am – 12.00pm Location: Tumoulin Railway Station, Tumoulin Rd

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.