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How to Fight Fairly
Hello and welcome to the August edition of PakMag!
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The Thing Is with
Bree James
I simply cannot believe that we are two thirds through the year. It’s certainly been one for the memory banks that’s for sure.
10 What is Gravity and
This has been a time where many of us are realising what’s important, and what we miss.
Who Discovered it?
13 The PakMag Experts 19 The Importance of Teaching
our Children about Faith
and Values
23 All Things Health 25 MiniMag: Kids Activities 31 Comfort Food Recipes
So, until we get to see you, please keep emailing us feedback, ideas, photos, recipes, and stories. We would love to share what we can and hear from you!
33 Taking Care of Your
Child’s Teeth
Until next time, happy parenting, and don’t forget to tell everyone- you read it in PakMag.
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And one of the things I’ve realised is that I truly miss being able to see you at our events, and I cannot wait until we can celebrate with you again. Who knows when that will be? Through this time, I realise how much these face to face moments mean to me and my team. We put so much out into the community with PakMag, and we get the odd letter or email which we love (thanks so much to those who take the time to do this,) but having hundreds of your smiling faces in an audience always gives us more energy to keep pushing forward.
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Relationships
How to Fight Fairly STORY Julia Nowland There has never been a better time to learn how to fight fairly. Around the world couples have spent many months in social isolation, naturally uncovering the hidden or not so hidden differences of opinion, personal quirks and values. Even the happiest of couples, when put under these conditions, are having to deal with a wealth of relational issues. Learning how to deal with these differences effectively, not only stops them from growing out of proportion but also prevents couples from emotionally distancing themselves in order to cope. To have a beautiful relationship, you need to be on the same page, have each other’s back, laugh at life’s daily silliness and fight. Yes, you read that right! Fight. The goal isn’t to be a couple that never fights because that isn’t a healthy relationship either. Healthy conflict in a relationship allows the couple to understand each other’s inner world and work together as a team, because it’s not so much what you’re saying
that’s causing the friction, but often how you’re saying it. Of course, there are certain red flag fights where it would be beneficial to enlist the help of a professional. These include the arguments over infidelity, arguments that involve physical violence, intimidation, strong language or that involve children. There is often a list of hot topics that can set couples up for a disagreement, such as finances, parenting, in-laws, friends, imbalance of responsibility and more. However, there are often everyday things that couples end up having a fight over too. These include the dirty dishes that are sitting next to the sink, or yet “another” online shopping delivery. While struggles over everyday occurrences that get under each other’s skin can seem cliché, it’s very real. Fortunately, there are some easy, go-to strategies you can both use to relieve the tension. Why is it that some couples have no problem discussing these topics when others end up giving each other the silent treatment? It all comes down to how you both approach the subject. Here are the five best things to do to fight fairly.
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1. Start how you intend to finish If you know that you need to raise the issue about the dirty dishes, again, then the outcome of the conversation is very much dependent on how you start it. If you come in guns blazing, your partner is automatically going to get defensive and neither of you are going to hear the other one because you’re too busy trying to prove why each of you are right. Soften how you start the conversation, be aware of your tone, body language and choice of language. “Why are there dirty dishes in the sink?” versus “I notice there are more dishes in the sink…”
that you’re fighting over, eg: “When I notice the pile of dishes on the kitchen sink…” verses “Yesterday, you left out three mugs and I asked you to move them. In the afternoon when I came home from the shops, and they still weren’t touched, I sent you a message….”
4. You’re not actually fighting over those dishes Usually behind every fight over the ordinary mundane things lies an emotional root cause. If you take the time to figure out why the action or lack of action from your partner is causing you to feel angry, frustrated or annoyed, you’ll usually find the emotional reason. Expressing this creates a softer conversation than going in with blame and attack. For example, dirty dishes in the sink = I don’t feel valued or I feel like I’m being taken for granted.
5. For every unhappy interaction we need at least five happy ones
2. Listen to understand, before being understood Try to understand where your partner is coming from before you launch into all of your reasons. Once your partner gets everything off their chest and feels like you can understand where they’re coming from and how they feel, a lot of the emotional charge will be released from the conversation. The mantra you need to remember is “I understand what you’re saying, what you’re feeling and where you’re coming from.”
3. Discuss the issue at hand and not the whole story When we’re in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of when, where, why and who said what. Try to avoid getting bogged down with these as they’re often not necessary in dealing with the issue
While this point isn’t about what to do during a fight, it’s an important one to engage in after the fight, or to maintain when you’re not fighting. Couples need to have a wealth of happy, positive interactions to keep the warmth and connection alive. These positive interactions are investments into the overall happiness of the relationship. When you have banked plenty of positivity, then one negative interaction or fight doesn’t take away the vitality of the whole relationship. According to research, couples are only emotionally available to each other 9 per cent of the time - ouch! So that pretty much guarantees we will spend the other 91 per cent of the time mismatching our communication and understanding. Naturally conflict is going to happen, and it can be a greater way for couples to increase their understanding of their partner’s inner world. When our positive interactions take over, the impact of those fights about nothing will diminish. That’s a pretty good reason to learn how to fight fairly.
Julia Nowland is the founder of Whole Heart Relationships. She specialises in helping parents of young children prioritise their relationship and strengthen their love. wholeheartrelationships.com
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The Thing Is
The Thing Is with Bree James One of the things about being a parent is; you get asked A LOT of questions. Everything from "Why is the sky blue?", to "Why do dogs sniff each other’s butts?", to "Why do I have to wear underpants?" And some of these questions aren’t even from our kids, they are from our significant other. I don’t know about you, but sometimes the constant questioning does my head in. The thing is, I do love that my children are inquisitive. Some of the questions they ask are really quite interesting and I am so thankful for Google. When I was a kid, my mum would send me to the encyclopedia set on the shelf and I’d have to look it up myself, or just live with the fact that I’m not going to have an answer after many days or even weeks of pondering it. These days, we can pretty much google anything and get the answer instantly. The questions that are actually inquisitive and a learning opportunity, I do not mind whatsoever, and I quite enjoy learning alongside my children. Kids ask some really great questions and I think I have learnt more from their inquisitive minds than I did myself at school. However, the questions that drive me nuts are always the ones they really know the answer to; Clean up your room- “WHY?” Go to bed- “WHY?” Don’t put your wet clothes on top of those dry clothes “WHY?” And you know your response isn’t going to be a one-off either. You could make these statements “go to bed” and get “WHY?” every night for years. It’s no wonder “because I said so!” screams out eventually. My darling husband the other day was cooking from a recipe. He had it right in front of him, but asked me from the other room what the next step was?! Or he’ll ask me “what am I cooking?”, even though it’s written on the meal planner (we prepared together the night before) right next to him.
My wonderful children will ask me what I am doing, even when they can see clearly what I am doing; i.e. sitting on the toilet. My next favorite though, is when they ask a question, you give the answer, and then they ask you again. So, you give the answer in another way, and then they ask you the question again, so you give the answer in another way… and then they ask you again. Sometimes you just shake your head and look back at their years on the earth and worry; did you have too much Panadol when you were pregnant or give them too much when they were teething? Or you second guess yourself and conclude that you really aren’t a good parent if you can’t answer your child in a way they understand. The ultimate questions that make parent’s hearts stop or drop are the ones they ask perfect strangers. “Are you a pirate cause you have a patch on?”, “Did you fart- what’s that smell?”, “Are you dying?”, “What happened to your hair?”, “Are you Santa Claus?”, “Are you drinking because you’re an alcoholic?” These questions are enough to tip any parent over the edge! In the end, our children are going to question us just as much as we question ourselves. Questioning is a huge part of their learning, and even though it drives us nuts, there is nothing that can help you understand your beliefs and knowledge more than trying to explain them to a child with an inquisitive mind. Millions saw the apple fall from the tree, but Newton asked WHY? So as much as it drives us absolutely insane sometimes, take a breath, and ask “why do you think?”. This buys us a little time and encourages them to keep on searching and being inquisitive, or just walk away and clean their teeth like you asked them to.
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STEAM
What is Gravity and Who Discovered it? Have your ever wondered what pulls you back to the ground when you jump, or why a ball always lands on the ground after you throw it? Well, the great scientist Sir Isaac Newton wondered about this too. Newton is famous for several incredible things however he is most well-known for creating the theory of universal gravity. Around 1666, legend has it that after watching an apple fall from the tree, he realised that there had to be something pulling that apple to the ground and he wanted to understand what it was. Other scientists had thought about this before of course and had also made some great discoveries. Galileo discovered that dropping two objects from the same height would result in them hitting the ground at the same time, no matter their difference in weight. However, there can’t really be any air resistance. If you drop a feather and a bowling ball at the same time, the bowling ball will always hit the ground first... unless all the air is taken out of the room! This experiment shows that the force pulling the two objects to the ground is the same. To see this yourself, drop a half-filled water bottle and one empty water bottle, both the same size, from the same height. They will land on the ground at the same time. Newton’s curiosity alongside his intelligence meant that after years of thinking about gravity, he developed some amazing new theories of his own. He even used maths to complete calculations on gravity that supported these theories. This math showed how invisible gravity worked and also provided a possible explanation as to the whole shape of our universe.
Newton’s Theories Newton wrote that gravity was the force pulling two masses together and that it applied to objects of all sizes. The larger an object was, the more it attracted
other objects. Up until this point, nobody could really explain how the orbits of the planets and moon worked…although they definitely tried and came up with some interesting ideas. Thanks to Newton, people began to understand that gravitational pull (or attraction) is the reason why planets orbit the Sun and don’t simply fly off into space. Even the Earth’s moon orbits Earth perfectly without being sling shotted into the galaxy! This, along with many other reasons, makes gravity extremely important to us and helps our world function the way it does.
Fun Fact The moon’s surface gravity is weaker because it is not as massive as Earth and is only about 60% as dense. That’s why astronauts appear to bounce when they’re on the moon and why people weigh less on it. If you weigh 60 kilograms on Earth, you would weigh about 10 kilograms on the moon!
Understanding the Effects of Gravity Gravity is a force that we feel and experience every single day of our lives. Although we cannot see gravity, we can see the effect it has. For example, it is what makes round objects roll down a hill and it is what makes a glass shatter when you drop it. Engino’s Inertia, Momentum, Kinetic and Potential Energy kit makes understanding gravity, as well as the basics of physics and mechanics, easy. You can construct different objects and witness yourself how gravity affects them, plus so much more. For more fun gravity experiments visit www.pakmag.com and check out our blog.
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Expert Advice
The PakMag Experts Dr Bobby Griffin
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Dear Dr Bobby,
Dear Dr Richard Thomas,
How are clear aligners by Invisalign made?
Why does my bird keep plucking its feathers?
The manufacturing of clear aligners by Invisalign begins with a 3D scan of the dentition. This is a painless 10-minute process done in the Orthodontist chair where thousands of tiny photographs are stitched together into an incredible 3-dimensional image of your teeth and gums. This enormous file is then sent online to Invisalign, where the Orthodontist then begins planning your orthodontic treatment using some of the most advanced medical planning software you can imagine. The aligners are formed in a process called stereolithography, with mind-boggling accuracy and precision.
Feather plucking in birds can be a common complaint. There are many different reasons birds may be plucking their feathers. Medical problems can include skin parasites, poor diet, or skin infections. Behavioural problems are common and can include boredom, stress, poor sleep, or sexual frustration. Behavioural treatments include environmental enrichment such as foraging for treats, providing stimulating puzzle toys, training, placing them in fresh air and natural light, increasing their flying space, bathing them regularly, and ensuring they get 10 to 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.
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It’s perfectly normal and actually beneficial for your child to get frequent colds at this age. A toddler’s immune system is developing defences that will serve them for the rest of their lives. There are strains of probiotics that can assist with reducing the severity of colds and some herbal medicines for supporting healthy immune response. If your toddler is not recovering from their cold or their fever lasts more than a few days, seek the advice of a health professional.
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Feature
The Importance of Teaching our Children about Faith and Values STORY Bec Dent Regardless of an individual’s or family’s religious beliefs we all want to raise our children with a strong moral foundation. Parenting is a tough job, and you can trust it’s going to be a little ‘trial and error’ and a whole lot of ‘leading by example’ to help your child learn to become a responsible, caring, resilient and happy adult. We know children are sponges and soak in everything they are exposed to; whether positive or negative. Helping children identify the difference between the positive and negative influences they encounter in the media, online, at school, from friends etc, will enable them to choose people and experiences that will benefit them and their future selves.
Developing a moral compass takes time and is the result of the outcome or consequences of the choices made every single day, no matter how small those decisions may seem. Each small act, is part of the larger picture and becomes part of their moral fibre. Reinforcing how important making the right decision is – is so important, because each of them, will ultimately determine the person they will become.
How Does Teaching my Child about Faith and Values Help? In a recent McCrindle survey “99% of Australians believe it is important to teach values to Australian school students’” and more than four in five (84%) believe that
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Christian heritage has been influential in shaping the values that we teach children. I was born into a religious family. I knelt in personal prayer morning and night, we prayed at the dinner table, we went to church on Sunday, I attended scripture study classes daily and attended conferences, camps and events with the church community I was part of. Even though I would be considered no longer active in the practice of my faith, I would still consider myself a spiritual person. I am very grateful for the lessons I learned and the friends and examples I had throughout my childhood and adolescence. I learned public speaking after being assigned numerous talks in Sunday meetings, reading the scriptures aloud in a group setting, becoming a Sunday school teacher and preparing lessons for my class. I participated in a camping program and could ace ‘Survivor’ with the skills I picked up. I also participated in a personal development program in my youth which centred around the values of faith, divine nature, individual worth, knowledge, choice and accountability, good works and integrity. Undertaking service projects and activities to develop these qualities in myself has shaped who I am today.
I remember one ANZAC Day, as a teenager, a returned serviceman I was serving during a diggers breakfast said he wanted to meet my parents, “because they must be pretty special considering how I turned out. They did a good job of raising you”. This meant the world to me. There is no better feeling than knowing ‘you are doing life right’. It was also a reminder that my actions were a reflection not just of ourselves, but our families.
What is Spirituality and What are the Benefits of Faith? Regardless of whether you practice religion or not, we can all be ‘people of love’, ‘people of faith’ and ‘people of values’. Your children may ask why their friends attend church and you don’t? Be open in your response, you could explain that ‘churches, synagogues and mosques are places where people are able to worship formally, with a community of other people who believe the same things they do. Some people feel you can find ‘God’ anywhere – in nature or even in your bedroom! That’s what prayers are for.’ But it’s also important to remind our children, that no matter what other people do, every family is different, and that is okay and all choices are equally valid. Associate professor of psychology Lisa Miller states; "when it comes to spirituality, we parents are just our kids' ambassadors. We can show them around, but we don't need to know everything." In her research she
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found that children who develop a sense of a “loving a higher power or a guiding force - whether they call it God, the creator, Allah or simply ‘universe’ – are 50 percent less likely to suffer from substance abuse as teens and 80 percent less likely to suffer major depression. Another study found that children who are ‘spiritual’, tend to be happier individuals overall. Having a sense of something greater than themselves, enhanced their personal sense of meaning and purpose. It also reinforced their connections to other people and their community.
What is a Value? Values are both what you hold dear and what you think it’s important to be. Family, education, democracy and equal rights are examples of things you may ‘hold dear’. Compassion, honesty, hard-working and kind are all important qualities ‘to be.’ Parents are the primary source for children’s values, so if you haven’t thought about what your values are, it may be time to identify them for yourself and also for your family.
Teaching Children Values Every day presents opportunities to teach children about values. When you notice a desirable value in action – point it out, whether your child is the person doing it, or someone you are observing. The funny thing about having a quality is- you learn how to recognise it in others. Helping children discern the kinds of people they want to have in their lives. The most important lesson though- is being the kind of person that you would want to spend time with.
Start Young Values are present in even the fairy tales/ stories you read with your children. Ask your child what they ‘learned’ in the book. It could be that the good guy won, but only after a few hardships or failures. Or the principle of ‘reaping what you sow’- or in other words, ‘getting what you give.’ Another valuable lesson and running theme is that of the need for love in a person’s life (giving and receiving.) Psychologist, Sherrie Campbell identified seven values to raising exceptional children, you may like to take these on as your values, or add a few of your own. Her list included teamwork, self-care, seeing possibilities where others see problems, motivation, time management, accepting responsibility and kindness. Helping children believe in something ‘bigger than themselves’, and live up to- helps them ‘think big’ for themselves and become the best version of themselves. It also helps them believe there is something ‘very powerful’ in their corner, which in turn, gives them greater faith in their own abilities, and power when they feel vulnerable. Leaning into that in times of crisis has indeed, helped many people overcome great hardships, myself included. Our values and beliefs may change throughout our lives, but the foundation for who we will become starts when we are born, and with you.
Health
All Things Health Tackling Head Lice Head lice are small, wingless insects that live and breed in human hair. Outbreaks are common in schools everywhere. Head lice are spread by direct head-to-head contact with someone who has head lice, or even by sharing products such as combs, brushes, hats or pillowcases. A female louse lays up to eight eggs per day which rely on the warmth from the head to hatch. Lice can make the scalp itchy but sometimes come with no symptoms at all, meaning the hair needs to be inspected to see if any of the critters are present.
Interesting Facts about our Brains The brain is made up of around one hundred billion neurons. Phew. The brain will grow three times its size in the first year of a baby’s life, and it continues to grow until about 18 years of age.
So, what are you looking for? Closely inspect the scalp, looking for oval, pinhead-sized eggs. They are firmly attached to the hair and cannot be brushed away. The lice themselves are small, wingless and whitishbrown in colour. You can get rid of them by combing conditioner onto dry, brushed hair and thoroughly combing through the hair with a fine-tooth comb. Wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a tissue and inspect for any lice or eggs. Coating the hair in olive oil and leaving it in overnight or using 15-20 drops of tea tree oil mixed in with natural shampoo are known to eradicate head lice as well.
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Food
Comfort Food Recipes
Homemade Apple Pie
Tomato and Red Lentil Soup
RECIPE Tracey Patterson
RECIPE Matthew Calanna
Pastry Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Ingredients
2 cups self-raising flour 150g butter 4 Tbsp ice water 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 1 egg, beaten
8 apples, peeled, chopped ¾ cup water 2 ½ Tbsp sugar 1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp oil 1 brown onion, chopped finely 1 ½ garlic cloves, crushed 3 cans diced tomatoes 3 ½ cups vegetable stock ¾ cup split red lentils 2 Tbsp parsley 1 stick of French bread
Method Mix sugar and salt in a bowl, then add in the butter and flour. Use a fork (or food processor) to mix until lumps are no bigger than pea size. Add the egg and water until dough is moist and sticks together. It should still be crumbly. Cover and place it in the fridge for an hour.
Method Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Pour in vegetable stock and tomatoes then bring to a boil. Add in lentils and combine well.
Place all filling ingredients into a medium-sized pot and bring to the boil, before simmering until cooked. Remove from heat.
Reduce heat to low and cook for roughly 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and soup has thickened.
Roll half of the pastry dough out into a circle and put in the bottom of the dish – it needs to cover the inside edges of the dish too. Pour filling on top of your base. Cover the filling with another layer of dough.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle parsley over it. Break the bread stick into pieces and dip into the soup.
Bake at 180 degrees for 45-60 minutes (until brown).
Matthew's Tip: For a more filling soup or to add more flavour, chop up two carrots and one celery stick. Add these in before you bring the soup to a boil.
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Taking Care of Your Child's Teeth STORY Leah Smith Oral Health Therapist 1300SMILES
Life is busy for parents. At times we skip some important health routines because we are tired and looking for the 'quick fix' options. The issue with this surrounding dental health is that skipping our daily oral hygiene routine and choosing 'on the run' foods means we are increasing our risk of tooth decay for the whole family. Baby teeth are important. There is a common misconception that decay in baby teeth doesn't matter. However, baby teeth do a number of amazing things, and sadly a dental infection in a baby tooth is just as painful as in an adult tooth. There are easy ways to take care of your child’s teeth. Make sure to brush them every morning after breakfast and just before bed until they are at least 8 years old. Use fluoride toothpaste (from 2 years old) with a soft toothbrush. Start flossing your child's teeth as soon as they have all of their baby teeth (approx. 2 years of age) and start dental visits from 12 months old. Ensure their diet is low in sugary and acidic foods and drinks. If bottles are used past 12 months of age then they shouldn't have anything in them during the night except for water.
It’s really important that as your children get older, you are limiting 'snack foods' in their daily diet. Sticky cereals, sugary spreads, juice and so much more, have A LOT of hidden sugars and should only be given as a 'special treat'. Fruit in large quantities daily can damage the enamel on your child's teeth, so juice should not be given to your child every day. Additionally, always encourage your child to drink water and plain milk as much as possible to keep their teeth strong. Try and set a good example of this too. Lastly, when doing your groceries, have a look at the nutritional panel on the packaging and aim to keep sugar content under 20%. Or, even better, under 10%. Remember, you control their diet because you do the groceries. Have a good look in your cupboard, fridge and trolley and make healthy choices. For more hints and tips on your children’s oral health check out www.activelittlesmiles.com and to book your child’s next dental appointment contact 1300 764 537 or online via www.1300smiles.com.au
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All Things Tweens and Teens
All Things Tweens & Teens Encouraging Positive Body Image Having a positive body image is defined as being confident and happy in your own skin. Having a negative body image, however, is feeling unhappy with the way you look, whether it is your size, shape, height or general appearance. Having a positive body image is important as it will raise overall self-esteem and mental health.
Eating Disorders and Your Teen Eating Disorders is an umbrella term for a group of mental health disorders. They are related to persistent negative eating behaviours, such as restricting food intake, forcibly throwing up or binge eating. They can affect anyone, including boys. They are not a cry for attention; they have the highest mortality rate, and the symptoms should be taken very seriously.
Body image can be influenced by a number of factors, including family environment, bullying, disability, social media and more. During puberty, teens will go through a lot of changes as well that can change their body image. As the parent, you have an influence, too; you can help by talking and listening to your teen and being a positive body image role model.
Some signs and symptoms of eating disorders include skipping meals, an excessive focus on food, complaining about being fat, dieting, binge eating, excessive exercising and going to the bathroom right after or during meals. The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown, but they may be due to societal pressure or genetic factors. Some things that may help include encouraging healthy eating habits from a young age, discussing media messaging, fostering self-esteem and if needed, teaming up with your teen’s doctor to seek help. While these conversations can be difficult, remind your teen that they are not alone, and keep communication lines open.
WIN an Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 is the ultraportable Bluetooth speaker with a surprisingly bigger sound that’s crisp and bassy. It has 13 hours of killer sound to keep the party going and an IP67 rating making it waterproof, dust-proof, and built to make a splash. For more details check out www.ultimateears.com WIN an Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 worth $129.95! Visit www.pakmag.com.au/win for your chance to win!
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Why Every Parent Should Consider a Steiner Education
A Steiner student is confident, has a deep respect for the natural world, is a problem solver, has empathy towards others, is self-directed and looks forward to blazing their own path trusting in their abilities and talents. The rate of change in today’s society is rapid and our children's future is uncertain. Today’s students need to be setup for success to solve tomorrow’s challenges. A Steiner education is made for modern times.
• Beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces
What is Steiner Education?
Our annual Spring Fair will be held on Saturday 12 September 2020, from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Steiner education is based on building human capacities, with over 100 years of evidence-based research and findings. The goal is to awaken the innate human capacities and passions in each student that will support them to become balanced, responsible, innovative and self-aware citizens. At Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, we offer the broad and integrated curriculum that fosters a passion for learning, critical thinking, creativity, connectedness and positivity. The curriculum is progressive and holistic, accounting for the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual, also known as the head, heart and hands – which meets each child at their developmental phase to optimise learning. We are interested not only in their learning but also their wellbeing.
At Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, Students Experience: • A strong bond between teacher and student • A learning environment nestled in World Heritage rainforest
• Small class sizes and excellent support services • All classwork and materials provided Parents and carers are welcomed and are an active part of the community.
Experience Our School
The day will include musical performances from our students featuring our string soloists and ensembles and choral performances, delicious food stalls, and games and activities for the children. At the Spring Fair, the School showcases our students' schoolwork from throughout the year. Displays from early childhood, primary and high school will demonstrate how the Steiner principles of ‘head, heart and hands’ manifests in students’ academic and holistic development. The creative, artistic and aesthetic approach to all school work will become immediately apparent as you enter our School Hall and see the displays from across the class years. The Spring Fair is a wonderful time to visit Cairns Hinterland Steiner School and see the school community that you and your family can be a part of. Visit our Facebook page: Cairns Hinterland Steiner School to keep up to date about this event. www.chss.qld.edu.au
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Get Out and About Watpac Townsville 400 North Queensland’s largest annual motorsport event is returning to Townsville on 29th – 30th August! Rivalries will be fierce as competitors head back to the tracks for the only street circuit on the 2020 calendar. Watch a variety of supercars race and experience that thrill once again. You can enjoy grandstand or trackside views, or even get the Paddock Pass to go behind the scenes. Kids 12 years and under receive free trackside admission with free access to the Paddock when with a paying adult. www.supercars.com
Red Beret Hotel Cairns Cup Carnival
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Cairns Libraries Baby Rhyme Time and Storytime sessions have returned to Cairns Libraries.Bring your little ones along to talk, read, sing and play. For all session times and details check out www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/whats-on Baby Rhyme Time (two years and younger). Join in singing songs and action rhymes, clap, move and explore books together, nurturing your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills.
This year’s Red Beret Hotel Cairns Cup Festival will be over two days. Ladies Day will take place on Thursday 20th August and Cup Day will be on the following Friday 28th August. There will likely be limited capacity and Members will be given first preference in attending.
Storytime is designed for pre-school aged children to encourage and nurture their love of books, and develop early literacy and social skills.
More info and tickets coming soon so make sure to stay up to date!
Conducted in the peaceful setting of Cairns Art Gallery, participants will be guided through various yoga techniques, including learning postures, meditation and breathing techniques to improve core strength, mind and body. Qualified and experienced yoga instructor Jeany Schall will guide the class, offering the highest and latest standards of modern yoga practice.
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Pedal Queensland Get ready to ride your local trails, roads or paths and earn rewards or even win amazing prizes! Throughout the entire month of August anyone can take part in this cycle challenge event for all Queenslanders, no matter where you are in the state. You can choose to cycle 100km, 300km or 500km to challenge yourself and see who can get the most KMs in your region. Cycle anywhere, anytime, and earn rewards the more you ride! A Queensland, Australia P 3844 1144 E events@bq.org.au www.bq.org.au
Art Exhibitions and Classes Cairns Art Gallery have a number of classes and exhibitions that are coming up soon or running right now. There is something for everybody so make sure to check their website out for more information!
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Yoga in the Gallery
Classes run weekly on Monday evening, except for public holidays, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Visit the website for future dates. Cost for a five-class pass: $60.00 ($75.00 non-members). For one-off classes $15.00. A Cnr Abbott and Shields St, Cairns City P 4046 4800 www.cairnsartgallery.com.au
Cairns Aquarium The aquatic adventure begins at Cairns Aquarium. The only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland, it’s a great way to keep kids learning. Once you’re done you can eat at Dundee’s restaurant with a special view of huge glass tanks and the fish swimming by – an experience not to be missed! Hours from 10.00am - 3.00pm with last
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admission at 2.00pm. Locals Special 25% discount on General Admission tickets available at the door! A 5 Florence St, Cairns P 4044 7300 www.cairnsaquarium.com.au
Cazalys Kids Fun The Cazalys Kids Room is an air-conditioned indoor Kids Play Centre. A great environment for the kids to engage in fun and social activities in a specially created environment that's just for kids. The bigger kids can keep entertained on the 6 PlayStation terminals loaded with all the latest games. All kid's meals are $8.50* (Parental supervision required) A 344 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4054 1464 E events@cazalys.com.au www.cazalys.com.au
Lake Tinaroo Come visit Lake Tinaroo. Get cosy in a cabin, glamp in a camper trailer, motorhome or caravan, or go full-outback in a Tent. Your days can be spent exploring Lake Tinaroo by boat, on skis or in a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle board. At the park there are beautiful nature walks, a jumping pillow and a swimming pool. You’ll get convenient access to the picturesque Tinaroo Foreshore with its playgrounds, barbecues and picnic areas. The family will never get bored. Cost: From $29.00 (unpowered camping). A 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Rd, Tinaroo P 4095 8232 E bookings@lthp.com.au www.lthp.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 King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au
Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.
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Get Out and About Inflatable Kingdom Visit the largest indoor inflatable playground in North Queensland for the most fun you can have in two hours. There is something for everyone with two separate zones for different ages - Tiny Tots aged 5 years and under and the ‘All Ages Zone’. Get your socks on and get ready to bounce, run, jump and play in this action-packed environment! Cost: $10.00 for children aged 5 and under. $17.00 for all ages over 6 years. Book online to save 10% off entry price. A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au
CaPTA Group Want unlimited fun and unforgettable experiences? CaPTA Group offers great tours and attractions in both Cairns and Port Douglas. Enjoy the beautiful Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park and the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. And, to sweeten the deal… if you’re a local, you can get some awesome discounts too! The Group Annual Pass allows you to have unlimited admission to all four of the parks mentioned above, so you can enjoy an
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abundance of adorable Aussie animals, indigenous culture and much more. Locals get 20% off, and as a family this means 12 months of entry to any or all of the parks (yes – you can go as many times as you like!) for a great price.
academy! You can join in whether two years of age or 70. FNQ also have great classes for beginners, including Playdance for 2 – 3 year olds, Babies Ballet for 3 – 4 year olds, and a junior class for budding male dancers.
Visit website for terms and conditions.
Cost: Prices range from $11.00 - $15.50 per class. Weekly payment plans are available.
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Family discounts are available: 50% off third child, 4th child free.
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Enjoy a day at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with a variety of amazing wildlife experiences. Explore the 2500 metres of pathways and boardwalks at your leisure, check out the wildlife exhibits or watch an amazing show – including the Crocodile Attack Show and Crocodile Farm tour! A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576 E reservations@crocodileadventures.com Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com
A The City – 168 Draper St, Cairns P 4051 4888 FNQ Dance Academy www.fnqdanceacademy.com.au
Painting Party Keen for a few hours of connecting, painting, music and maybe a drink or two? Have a private painting pARTy! An instructor will take your group through painting from start to finish at your house, office, and more, so you can relax, have fun, and create. P 0448 930 223 Adriana’s Painting Party www.paintingparty.com.au
FNQ Dance Academy Learn ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, and singing, all at the
Regular Markets Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: From 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Showgrounds
Night Markets Date: Partially Opening on 10th July Time: 4.30pm - 11.00pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade
Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: From 8.00am - 2.00pm Location: Market Park
Palm Cove Markets Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to December Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Williams Esplanade
Malanda Markets 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, excluding Aug and Nov. Time: From 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza
Ravenshoe Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway
Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.
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Rusty's Markets
Yungaburra 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
Date: 4th Saturday of the month
Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets
Gordonvale Cottage Markets
Date: Every 2nd Sunday of the Month Time: From 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St)
Time: 7.00am - 12 noon
Tanks Art Centre Markets Date: Last Sunday of the month (Apr to Nov excluding Aug) Time: From 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
(3rd Sunday in Dec) Time: From 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Park Date: 1st Saturday of the month Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale
Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets Date: Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Tolga Markets
Location: 13 Therwine St
Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse
Kuranda Heritage Markets Date: Open Saturday and Sunday Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Location: 2 Rob Veivers Dr
Food
Next-Level Campfire Cooking Camping is a favourite family tradition in North Queensland. No matter the season up here, it’s perfect weather to gather up the tent or clean the caravan, relocate all the camping gear and prepare for days of relaxation and fun in the great outdoors. Sometimes, what can make or break a camping trip is the food! We know how hard it can be to prepare and cook good meals when camping (we’ve been there), and as much as we love the old favourites, we also love variety. So, to help us all ‘mix it up’ and ‘up our campfire cooking game,’ we have put together a list of great, tasty foods to make – with minimal effort, but maximum flavour! When you’re wanting to be a little bit lazy but don’t want to live off canned food for more than a couple of meals… these are the recipes for you, and we guarantee the whole family will love them! For full recipes of these tasty delights, visit www.pakmag.com.au and check out the 'Food' section of our Blog
Comforting Camp Stew
No Oven Pizza
This delicious, warming and hearty meal can be made in an oven or pot over coals or fire. You will need several ingredients, but you definitely won’t regret making it! You can also choose between different vegetable options to personalise the recipe to your taste.
Replace the oven for a pan with this awesome and easy recipe. Simply buy pizza bases, the toppings of your choice, then cook it in a pan over whatever stove or fire you have! It will be so tasty, plus pizza makes a great interactive meal for the family.
Smores
Banana Smores
Smores are a delicious sweet treat to have while camping that the kids will love. You really only need a few basic ingredients – roasted marshmallows, pieces of chocolate, and biscuits. Plus, don’t forget the night time campfire to enjoy eating them around! It’s a must have.
Just like traditional smores, banana smores are a sweet, late night snack that’s normally saved for dessert. However, you won’t need sticks or poles for roasting the marshmallows this time. Instead, we are going to put the whole banana in!
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Food
Campfire Potatoes
Haloumi Burgers
Campfire potatoes are easy, filling, nutritious and tasty – everything you could want. You can choose what ingredients to stuff the potatoes with, then wrap them in tin foil and cook away. As a bonus, they don’t require any clean up once done, making them perfect for a meal under the stars.
Veggie haloumi burgers are a unique, great meal for a family lunch or dinner while camping. They taste like they’re hard to make but we promise they’re not! Simply heat up a barbeque or camping stove to cook the haloumi slices for a few minutes, then build your burger and enjoy.
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Fluffy Campfire Pancakes
Eggs are versatile, basic and yet taste so good. You can boil them, fry them, and more when camping, just as you would at home. But why not turn them into a full meal instead by mixing the veggies right in? Get your ingredients ready to whip up an uncomplicated, quick, and healthy dish.
Pancakes are a much-loved breakfast meal. And, guess what? Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean you can’t eat your favourite tasty foods! Instead of putting together the dry mix while you’re experiencing the outdoors, simply pre-mix it before you go camping and have it ready to go for a quick and easy start to the day.
Free Camping Checklist We know it’s stressful trying to make sure you’ve packed everything when going camping. To help you keep track, we’ve created the ultimate camping checklist to ensure nothing important is forgotten. Tip: start packing and ticking items off of the checklist before the day you actually intend to leave, and make sure nothing important is broken or missing. The smoother packing goes, the better the trip will start out for everyone. You could also create dedicated ‘camping storage boxes’ that contain most of the stock items you will need to make the process quicker and easier. There is also a range of other free handy resources on the PakMag website including a printable kitchen conversion chart, a lunchbox planner and more! Get them at www.pakmag.com.au/downloadables
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Craft
Father's Day Craft
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Egg Carton Portrait of Dad
Paper Shirt with Pasta Bow Tie
What You Need
What You Need
Egg Cartons Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks Paint (optional) and paintbrush
Rectangular peice of coloured or patterned paper Pasta bows (farfalle pasta) Acrylic paint for the bow ties Hot glue gun
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Use the scissors, or a craft knife if you have supervision, to cut the shape of your dad’s head out of an egg carton lid. It can be round, rectangle, square, oval, whatever you decide is best! Try and use a picture of dad’s face to get the shape as close as possible to his real head.
Paint the piece or multiple pieces of bowtie pasta with a layer of paint. Once the base layer is dry, add a pattern on top such stripes or polka dots, in a different colour of paint. Take the piece of paper and follow the directions below to create a mini shirt. With parental help, use the hot glue gun to stick the bowtie onto the shirt. 2
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Father's Day Craft
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Pillow for Papa What You Need White pillow case Fabric markers Piece of cardboard roughly the same size as pillow case
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Practice drawing or writing your message on paper while working out exactly what you want it to be. Before using the fabric markers, use a pencil to sketch the message out on the pillow case, particularly if it includes a picture that’s harder to draw.
Thin, small rubber gloves Gardening gloves Fabric paint Black fabric marker
Slide the cardboard into the pillow case so that it provides a harder surface to work on and holds the case open, like it would be with a pillow inside. This also prevents the markers from leaking through to the other side. Now you can create your masterpiece! You could also write a different message on the other side. Once complete, remove the cardboard and replace it with the pillow.
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 10 Pack $33.00 - www.amzn.to/2Z8XWLU
Put a large blob of fabric paint onto a hard surface that can be washed or thrown out, like a painting palette.
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Put on a rubber glove and stick your hand into the paint, making sure to cover all of your fingers and the palm. Now stick your hand onto the gardening glove, pressing it down for a few seconds. Lastly, write your name on the gardening glove too, especially if you only did one glove and a sibling did the other.