PakMag Cairns - Feb 2015 Issue 92

ISSUE NO. 92 FEB 2015 CAIRNS

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PALEO WAY PETE EVANS

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HELLO

Feature Story

11 THE TECHNOLOGY TRAP 14 PONDERING THE PALEO WAY

Hello and welcome to our February edition! The kids are back at school, some routine is restored and it’s time to get stuck into 2015. My gorgeous eldest boy Jordan turns six this month, it feels like only yesterday I was letting you all know I was pregnant! How time flies.

This edition we have a story on starting a home based business and a feature on everything you can enrol your under five year old children in.

Pete Evans

17 MODERN RELATIONSHIP

ROLES REDEFINED

19 TOP 5 TIPS FOR VALENTINE'S

DAY WITH KIDS

PakMag have lots planned for 2015, so stay tuned to our Facebook page and website to find out more!

21 HEALTH

Until next time, have a fantastic month, Happy Valentines Day (remember that romantic day we all celebrate-see page 19 for some inspirationtion if you need it like me) and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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FEATURE

BALANCING BUSINESS AND BABY There’s no doubt that after the arrival of a first child, parents set out on what is probably the steepest learning curve of their lives. There is a saying that ‘children are the greatest teachers’ and when it comes to things like patience, organisation, efficiency, time management and even finance suddenly all of these things become much more important when sleepdeprived and having the world revolve around a tiny little person.

Children also have a way of reminding us adults about what is important in life and many mums find themselves, especially in those first few weeks and months after their child is born, unable to imagine returning to the workplace and missing out on those never to be repeated early milestones.

It’s not surprising then that new research recently released by St George Bank reveals nearly one in two mums (43%) are motivated to start up a business in order to spend more

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time with their children. Other reasons cited for starting businesses included the desire to have more freedom and flexibility (27%), or to work for themselves (15%).

The ever increasing cost of childcare, the demands of nine-to-five work and the growing jobless rate are other factors that parents are also no doubt taking into account. Despite the growing number of mums in the workforce, many employers are still very inflexible when it comes to workplace arrangements - meaning more mums are seeking ideas to earn an income from the comfort of home.

The survey conducted on the AusMumpreneurs network found that while kids and family remain the top priority for mums, balancing a business with raising a family is still the biggest barrier to starting a business, ahead of other drawbacks such as limited access to funding.

Nearly half of the mums surveyed admitted to being afraid of failure as one of the biggest challenges preventing them reaching their full potential, followed with being pigeonholed as a mum instead of being recognised as a business owner, and lack of support from their family.

While technology and the internet has made it possible for parents to stay at home, care for children and also operate a functioning business, many small businesses fail during the first 12-24 months so it is important to invest time in planning your business venture and ensure you are going about the process as professionally as possible to give yourself the best chance at success.

PakMag spoke to Tanya Snelling who runs a successful home-based PR company in Cairns to find out how she manages it and her advice to other parents wanting to do the same.

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THE GOOD "There are many benefits to working from home, the most important being flexibility. This can be a double edged sword, however as a mother to two children, I do appreciate being able to finish work earlier in the afternoon so that I can take my kids to their extra-curricular activities and pick them up from schools on those particular days. There is no commute and you can work how you want, when you want. As someone who spends 80% of their time writing and being creative, a really quiet work place is incredibly important and I know from past experience that this sometimes isn’t always welcome in an office environment, where music or other white noise is commonplace. Apart from the tap of my keyboard, you could hear a pin drop, it is that quiet, but that is exactly how I love it and how I am most productive. I also have the company of my cat who loves to sleep under my desk all day, keeping me company."

TANYA SNELLING

Mum of two and owner of Strategic PR

THE PAY OFF THE REALITY "Working from home is certainly no pyjama clad heaven, the work has to get done regardless of where your desk is located. There are some distractions at home that can pull you in opposing directions.

For example, if your child is unwell, there is no-one to call to say “I’m not coming into work today”, your phone will continue to ring and business will carry on, with the expectation that you are there with it."

"Operating a home-based business is a wonderful opportunity to strike a balance between family and work. While this is sometimes considered impossible, with discipline, great time management skills and an acceptance that you do work from home and that sometimes things are going to clash, it is achievable.

Over the last few years I have had to learn when it is time to put down my pen and focus on my family. If you are able to find this balance, however tenuous, it opens up a wonderful world of opportunity and in the times when you are genuinely required to work into the evening or on the weekend, you do this with a light heart knowing that you have given your husband and children the time and attention they deserve."

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TECHNOLOGY TRAP

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THE TECHNOLOGY TRAP: HOW IT CAN HELP AND NOT HINDER STORY Jenna Mottin and Julie Sexton

It is becoming a common occurrence these days to see young children interacting more with a screen and less with their family when out for a meal.

Research into the effect of excessive screen time on oral language development and later schooling success is still in its infancy but the more a child is engaged with technology the less they are interacting with humans. This results in fewer opportunities for children to listen to and engage in conversations which are fundamental in learning to speak and communicate effectively.

These early interactions provide children with the opportunity to build their vocabularies, understand social rules of language such as turn taking and asking questions as well as understanding body language and facial expressions.

Health authorities have become concerned with the boom in the use of technology by young children. It is feared that there will be serious knockon effects in the areas of education and health which has prompted the Australian Department of Health to issue the following guidelines regarding screen time for children aged under five years: • Children younger than two years of age should not spend any time watching television or using other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games).

• For children two to five years of age, sitting and watching television

and the use of other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games) should be limited to less than one hour per day.

• Infants, toddlers and preschoolers (all children birth to five years) should not be sedentary, restrained, or kept inactive, for more than one hour at a time, with the exception of sleeping.

Between two and five years of age children are like sponges, soaking in all the oral language input and learning new words (sometimes words we wish they didn’t learn) at an incredible rate.

At two years of age children should have a vocabulary of 50 words and we should begin to see them combining two words together to get their needs met and to express themselves such as “more milk” or “Daddy home”. In order for this development to occur adults need to spend time engaging with their children in play, book reading and conversation to model how communication works.

It is heavily documented in the literature that there are strong links between oral language skills and a child’s ability to read and write. In fact, a recent study has indicated we can predict how good a child can read and spell at 11 years of age based on their oral language skills at age two.

With all that being said, technology is here to stay and there are some very real benefits of using technology to supplement children’s language and literacy development. Personally, I recently found that I could only engage my four year old son in learning letters and sounds through technology! We had always used books and play for language development but he just did not seem interested in learning the alphabet nor writing his name. I was becoming concerned because he was to start prep this year so I purchased a Letterland computer game and showed him how to play it. We sat together and practiced the letters and sounds and played the games. The VERY next day he picked up a toy that had a cross on it and he said “Look Mum, it’s X like Fix-It-Max (one of the Letterland characters)”. I couldn’t believe it! Since then I have used other i-Pad apps to further encourage his interest in learning letters and their sounds, but of course, I always restrict the time he is on the i-Pad and talk with him during and after his screen-time. He still doesn’t like to write his name so it's important to remember that screen time should be used to supplement other learning activities to achieve a well-rounded approach to development.

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APPS FOR LEARNING

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POCKET PHONICS ABC

MY PLAYHOME

READING EGGS

RRP $8.99 (Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

RRP $4.99 (Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android)

RRP Free (Compatible with iPad and Android)

PocketPhonics teaches kids letter sounds, first words and handwriting.

It is used in over a thousand schools and pre-schools, and tens of thousands of homes worldwide.

Independent research found children learnt nine times faster using PocketPhonics compared to a classroom lesson.

My PlayHome is the original and best dolls house app. Massively interactive, your kids can explore and use everything in the house.

The characters eat, sleep, shower, brush their teeth and more. No other doll house app comes close in interactivity, detail, ease of use and just plain fun!

Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning reading program used by over 2 million children worldwide. The program provides a comprehensive range of reading lessons and ebooks that teach kids aged 3-13 the literacy skills needed for lifetime reading success.

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COOKIE DOODLE

RRP Free (Compatible with IPhone, iPad and iPod touch)

RRP Free (Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

RRP $1.29 (Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch)

Ever wanted to play with your food?

Ever wanted to know how to cook your food? Ever wanted to be cooking and be the chef? Ever wanted to play chef? Now you can! Here’s a fun way to learn the different things we can find in the kitchen. Our chef friends will help you learn in an entertaining and educational way. Children will learn to recognise different kitchen utensils and form associations with pictures and audio as they follow along.

This app will help strengthen the association of each letter with its most commonly occurring sound.

Children can choose 4, 6 or 9 squares to work with and then choose whether they will match pictures to letters or letters to pictures. Children then choose the correct pictures to match the letter or choose the correct letter to match their picture Both the letter and the picture have touch activated sound features to help children learn and reinforce this skill.

If you enjoy making cookies but hate the mess, this is the app for you. We provide the dough, a rolling pin, cookie cutters, your choice of frostings, sprinkles, and candies all in one easy to use package.

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When your creation is complete, devour it, send it to your friends and family, or save it to your photo album.

PONDERING THE PALEO WAY CAIRNS - SATURDAY MARCH 21 As far as controversial celebrity chefs go, Pete Evans just about has the market covered these days.

The renowned Aussie chef, who became a household name as a judge on the popular reality TV cooking show My Kitchen Rules (MKR), is also a qualified health coach and has become one of the most prominent Australian supporters of the Paleolithic lifestyle.

In 2013 “the paleo diet” was the most searched for diet term on Google and, during 2014, health authorities in Australia did their best to discredit paleo as a healthy option.

However, Pete Evans came out firing against organisations including the Heart Foundation, the Dieticians Association of Australia and the Australian Medical Association who launched, at times, personal attacks on the chef as a way to discredit the lifestyle choice.

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Evans is now kicking off the year by continuing the momentum the Paleo movement gained throughout 2014 with a tour of Australia and New Zealand entitled “Learn to Cook the Paleo Way”.

Evans for his part says he isn’t fussed by the personal nature of some of the attacks and takes it all as an opportunity to raise public awareness and generate discussion about eating clean, whole foods.

“This is about a message and a global movement that’s designed to educate people about the fact that the food they choose to put into their bodies can be medicine and so it’s all about making a conscious choice,” Evans said.

“Every piece of press, positive or negative, only serves to further highlight any discussion around what we eat and how it impacts on our bodies, both physically and emotionally.”

Evans said one of the misconceptions

regarding Paleo is that people are still seeing it as just another fad diet. “(Paleo)...is a lifestyle that’s all about making healthy choices every day.

And once you start to be conscious about what you eat and assess the impact certain foods have on your body that helps to create an awareness and begins the journey towards using food as a tool to enhance both your physical and emotional wellbeing.

“Unlike ‘fad diets’, Paleo is designed to be sustainable and achievable because putting our health first is a lifelong journey - a choice we can all make for ourselves, every day with every forkful of food we put in our mouths.”

The fundamentals of the Paleo diet see Pete avoid grains, legumes, dairy products and genetically modified and processed foods, replacing these with grass-fed meat, organ meats, pasture-raised poultry and game, wild-caught seafood, nuts, seeds, some seasonal fruits and leafy greens.

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Since discovering Paleo, Evans said he had found a way of fusing his passion for food with a more altruistic goal – to create recipes that can let others achieve optimal health and wellness through the foods that they eat.

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“It’s about applying principles from the best nutritional research with our knowledge of what foods drive ideal physical and emotional health. I don’t purport to know all the answers, I’m learning every day and on my own journey. I just hope I can inspire and encourage others to investigate the research and information we share and delve further to see if it makes sense to you.

“Ultimately, it’s about listening to your own body, and working with a trusted health professional if you are considering changing your diet, to find the best possible path for you.”

The Learn to Cook the Paleo Way tour will visit North Queensland during March and attendees will learn the skills to cook on a budget, make bone broths, prepare family food, kids lunches and start fermenting at home. Evans will be joined by fitness expert Luke Hines (fellow MKR mate and author of the Clean Living cookbook series) plus several local and international guest speakers.

For families first venturing into examining diet and lifestyle changes, Evans said it was all about making small, incremental changes that end up having a dramatic and transformational impact.

“Cut out processed food, get rid of the refined carbohydrates and sugars and start connecting with your food sources. Make friends with your local butcher, take the kids to the local farmers market on the weekend to shop for fresh produce and make a commitment to choose healthy foods every day that enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. And once you start to feel the results of eating nutrient-dense whole foods, you’ll start to make much more conscious choices about the foods that are right for your family.”

For more information on the Learn to Cook the Paleo Way tour or to purchase tickets, visit www.earthevents.com.au

RECIPE FOR TIME-POOR MUMS!!

Cauliflower fried rice with free-range bacon is quick and easy to prepare and always goes down a treat for hungry kids on the go. It’s a really popular dish for those who want to avoid grains and wheat and replaces bland white rice with nutrientrich, flavoursome and healthy cauliflower. Plus, you can then add all the ingredients your kids love the most so you can entice them to the table before they’ve torn the house apart!

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 (about 1kg) cauliflower heads, separated into florets 4 slices bacon or ham, diced 4 eggs, whisked 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 200g shelled and deveined small raw prawns 100 g shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced 2.5cm piece of ginger, finely grated 100g okra, sliced 100g Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons tamari 1 large handful of bean sprouts 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves

METHOD (1) Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.

(2) In a large frying pan or wok, fry the bacon over high heat until crispy.

Remove and set aside. (3) In a large frying pan or wok, fry the bacon over high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside. (4) Heat the coconut oil in the pan over high heat, add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes, or until softened. Stir in the prawns, mushrooms and ginger and cook for another few minutes. Add the okra and Brussels sprouts and cook for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until tender. Add bacon, egg, tamari, sprouts, spring onion, herbs and some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, or until everything is heated through and well combined. (5) Serve with a splash of fish sauce and kimchi (Korean fermented cabbage), if desired.

PREP AND COOKING TIME: 40 MINUTES

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RELATIONSHIPS

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WHY WHO WEARS THE PANTS DOESN'T MATTER:

MODERN RELATIONSHIP ROLES REDEFINED Over the past 50 years roles have changed not only in the parenting space but the overall masculine and feminine dynamic. With the rise of equality and feminism through the 60’s and 70’s to the ‘metrosexual’ male movement of the 90’s and 00’s there are a lot of really confused men out there and to be fair, a lot of confused women too.

When I was growing up, one of the biggest insults you could give a man was to infer that his wife/partner ‘wore the pants’ in their relationship. This was challenging his ‘manhood’ and always would get a raucous applause at the pub or BBQ where it was uttered.

Growing up as a child of Baby Boomers my parenting role models were those on TV comedy shows and three of my best friends parents as mine separated when I was 6.

Gender or sexist humour was again commonplace and being a man meant parenting little, working long hours and having ‘alone quiet time’.

Yet there was one couple, parents of a twin boy and girl whom I gravitated too as a young adolescent. In fact I think I tried secretly to become adopted. You see, Doug was a teacher so he worked very family friendly hours. He picked the twins up from school, took them to their sporting activities, cooked, cleaned and played and was present in every way.

Joy did all of those things too. She was feminine, motherly yet knew that Doug derived so much enjoyment of his ‘role’ in the family that she was empowered to do the things she wanted to as there was a balance in the relationship.

Doug still loves a beer, a punt and his sport and enjoys being in the company of his mates just like the other male role models I had in my life. He just chose to own his passion and I saw how rounded his kids (my friends) were.

As many men do, my later teenage years and my twenties were spent experimenting, partying and generally doing what most young men do.

When I met my now wife, I was ready to begin the next phase of my life. I had come out of a relationship where I was the controlling partner with a very subservient girlfriend that played the role of a ‘good housewife’ perfectly. She cooked, she cleaned while I took everything for granted and in fact became everything I despised in a man.

I soon learned very quickly that Natasa, my new partner was in fact the polar opposite of my last partner.

She was opinionated, confident and certain in what she wanted and I was challenged more than I ever had been.

By the time we had our first child I immediately tried to assume the role that my role model Doug had unknowingly imprinted on me.

I changed nappies, cleaned up vomit, soothed my son back to sleep, cooked and cleaned all the while working in a new business I had just purchased.

I was present, passionate and loved being a dad.

One day I turned down a game of golf with my mates as I wanted to give my wife a break from looking after our son while I had been at work only to hear the words tumble out of my mate’s mouth, “Wow, I can see Natasa wears the pants in your relationship”.

It shouldn’t have mattered. I don’t know why I reacted the way I did yet

I got defensive and lashed out. Who was he to judge me?

Over the next few years I struggled with other people’s expectations of what a man was meant to be to his children and his partner. My wife was a powerhouse, driven and got her energy from business and significance yet I was nurturing, calm and valued quality time and family very highly.

We spent some time fighting against it yet when we finally took ownership of what really inspired each of us it worked well if we reversed the ‘traditional’ gender roles and just did what we were great at.

When we did we instantly became in flow and our whole relationship, family life and business success just reached amazing heights. We were both doing what fulfilled our purpose; we excelled at everything we did.

Now, two kids later and another soon on the way, things have adjusted slightly as we have moved along with me taking on more of my own business interests and my wife being able to take a break from our other businesses to welcome our new child into the world. We continue to be in flow with ourselves, our family and our businesses all because we decided it didn’t matter who wore the pants.

Stuart Denman is a lifestyle mentor who spends his time working with those craving a better, more balanced life.

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VALENTINE'S DAY

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 1. FANCY FAMILY DINNER

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Eating out with kids may be a challenge these days, so why not have a formal dinner at home. A great excuse to plan more than one course and sit down as a family, get the kids involved by letting them help decorate the table and the dining area - perhaps they can even help with dessert!

2. MOVIE MARATHON Little girls in particular will probably revel in the idea of a romantic movie marathon in front of the box. Dad and the boys may not be so keen but it’s the one day of the year you can get away with it!

3. WEDDING VIDEO REWIND The kids will love seeing mum and dad dressed in their finery and being able to recognise relatives in your wedding video - especially if it’s the first time they’ve seen it!

4. AT HOME SPA Sure, you might not have time these days to be treated to an all-day spa but the kids will love spoiling you with one at home. There are recipes galore online for at home treatments! Get googling, mix up a foot scrub and the kids will be lining up to help apply it!

5. BAKED GOODIES There isn’t a kid on earth who doesn’t relish the chance to help out in the kitchen! Whether it’s heart-shaped cookies or chocolate ripple cake, choose something relatively simple and watch them rush to lick the bowl!

CHOC RIPPLE CAKE

LOVE ART

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 x 500ml thickened cream 1 teaspoon caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 x 250g Arnott's Choc Ripple biscuits Fresh raspberries, to serve

Create a keepsake gift for mum, dad or even grandparents with a personalised LOVE artwork. Use little one’s footprints to create the ‘V’ in the word “LOVE”. If feeling especially creative, the ‘O’ can also be turned into a handprint. The print will double as a memorable treasure and could become a Valentine’s Day tradition.

INSTRUCTIONS 1) Use an electric beater to beat the

cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until firm peaks form.

2) Spread a little of the cream mixture

along a serving platter to make the base. Stand 1 biscuit upright on its edge and spread with cream mixture.

Place another biscuit alongside and sandwich together. Continue layering with cream mixture and remaining biscuits to form a log.

3) Spread

the remaining cream mixture over biscuit log to cover.

Place in the fridge for minimum of 6 hours to set.

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4) Top with the raspberries then slice the cake diagonally.

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HEALTH

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FOOD ALLERGIES There is no doubt that the number of children with food allergies is increasing. The incidence of allergic disorders in general (including mild conditions like hay fever as well as life threatening food allergies) has almost doubled in Western societies in the past 25 years. Unfortunately, we still don’t have an answer as to why this is happening. However, here is a summary of some things that we do know about allergies in children:

HEALTH FEBRUARY

• Smoking during pregnancy, or exposing your baby to passive smoke, increases the risk of allergic respiratory disorders such as asthma.

• You do not need to avoid eating “high risk foods” (such as egg, nuts, soy and shellfish) during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

• Breastfeeding is recommended for at least six months. If this is not possible, a hypoallergenic cow’s milk formula, or HA formula, is recommended in babies who have a parent or sibling with a food allergy.

• Solids should be introduced between four and six months with a new food introduced every two to three days. There is no need to delay giving “high risk foods” and recent evidence shows that introducing these foods early is probably better.

• 80 per cent of children will outgrow egg and cow’s milk allergies by the ages of five to 10, while only 20 per cent will outgrow allergies to nuts and shellfish.

For more information, chat to your GP or a great website is www.allergy.org.au

BEAT THE BABY BLUES Feeling a bit down in the week-or-two following the birth of your bub happens to most new mums, but for some women it can become more serious. Postnatal depression occurs in around one in seven women within a year of having their baby.

“Symptoms can range from feeling low and unable to cope with the demands of parenting to more severe depression with thoughts of self-harm,” said Dr Anthony Mahler, a GP at Omega Health Medical Centre.

“Ask yourself: have you been feeling depressed for more than two weeks? Are your feelings interfering with your day-to-day functioning? Are you worried about your wellbeing or your child’s wellbeing? Any of these signs are red flags, and you need to talk to your GP as soon as possible.”

“Treatment options will be guided by the severity of symptoms and support mothers have in place. Sometimes some counselling or support groups can help. More severe cases may require a combination of psychological therapy and medication.”

“It’s best to seek help early and not be embarrassed or feel guilty about your feelings.

The good news is that postnatal depression is treatable with help from your doctor,” he said. What can postnatal depression look like?

• Negative, obsessive thoughts • Low self-esteem or lack of confidence • Tearfulness or irritability • Feelings of anxiety, guilt or inadequacy • Low sex drive • Changes in appetite • Memory difficulties or trouble concentrating • Sleeping difficulties or changes to sleeping patterns Dr Anthony Mahler is a GP at Omega Health Medical Centre in the Cairns suburb of Manoora. The Medical Centre is open until late every day of the year and has a range of experienced GPs for you to choose from to be your own family doctor. You can make an appointment online at www.omegahealth. com.au or by calling 4053 7911.

GETTING FIT IS AS SIMPLE AS CHILD’S PLAY Think back to your childhood.

Did you spend a large chunk of every day playing, letting your imagination run wild, using your limbs, your lungs? Do you remember specific favourite television programs you were allowed to watch?

Psychologists say parents should encourage play and creativity over screen time, as this is how children learn and develop their language, social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Too much time spent in front of a screen limits the opportunities for personal expansion in these areas, they claim.

Government recommendations for children aged two to five years are one hour of screen time a day; two hours for children aged five to 12 and none for younger children.

A win-win situation is for parents to set some time aside each day to enjoy physical activity with their child.

Not only will it help strengthen family relationships, but the benefits of a game of tag, skipping, ball games, playing at a park, throwing a Frisbee, or hide and seek are massive.

You can burn over 400 calories by running around for 30 minutes.

Imagine getting fitter and losing weight while you’re having fun!

Discover your inner child and move towards a healthier lifestyle for the whole family.

Narelle Muller is health writer of more than 20 years, as well as a personal and group fitness trainer.

Contact her on 0412 745 519.

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Of all the ‘taboo’ subjects facing pregnant women, gender disappointment can be one of the most difficult to deal with and is much more common than many mums-to-be realise. Varying in degrees of severity, in some cases symptoms can lead to antenatal and post-natal depression.

Many women feel unable to discuss gender disappointment for a range of reasons including: • Fear of being judged as a bad mother and the belief other people will assume they will not love their child; • Not wanting to be deemed selfish or insensitive because their child is healthy; • Worry that they will upset those who are having trouble conceiving.

• Fear that they will not be able to bond with a child of a particular sex.

Gender disappointment has become more prevalent in modern society, with so much focus by parents and family members on discovering the sex of baby during pregnancy (rather than waiting until birth). It has also become much more of an issue with families limiting the number of children they have. Many mums report friends and family members unknowingly putting the pressure on throughout pregnancy, with uninvited questions about gender preference.

“When I fell pregnant with my second child, almost immediately the questions started, insisting that I must desperately want a girl this time around,” said mum of two, Corinne.

Corinne’s firstborn was a boy and she said, despite not having a gender preference prior to becoming pregnant with her second, the number of questions about girls made her stop and think.

“After a while, all of the innuendo started to have an effect and I started to think about how nice it might be to have a little girl to complete our family.

We resisted the temptation to find out the sex of our baby at our scan and, in the end, we were blessed with another little boy.

“For a few days I did feel a bit down, like I was grieving for the little girl I would never know as my husband and I had decided this baby would complete our family. On about day three after he was born I was sitting alone with my baby and just looking at his face and I fell utterly in love, just as I had with his brother. I’m the only girl in a house full of boys now and I love every minute of it!”

Corinne said now looking back on her pregnancy, she was glad she hadn’t found out her baby’s sex in an ultrasound as she believes the reactions of other people may have had more of an impact and she may not have been able to enjoy the rest of her pregnancy.

“Obviously friends and family don’t mean any ill will when they talk

about having a particular gender over another, but I think it should be something people keep in mind when talking to pregnant ladies.

It can definitely be a sore subject and people may not realise the weight of their words.”

Psychologists generally agree that feelings of gender disappointment tend to dissipate following the birth, with the majority of mums bonding with their child over time - just as Corinne did.

However, in some cases, the feelings can deepen and even prevent mum bonding with bub. In these cases, intervention may be required as gender disappointment can evolve into post-natal depression.

The best course of action if you are feeling any sort of disappointment regarding the gender of your child is to try and get your feelings out in the open.

Family and friends can encourage mums (and sometimes dads can be affected too) to talk about their emotions, without judgement or censorship.

“For me, the disappointment was a bit like going through a grieving process.

I imagine there will be times in my life when I will stop and wonder what it may have been like to have had a girl, but my boys are my whole life - and I’ll never regret who they are,” Corinne said.

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WHAT'S ON GUIDE

FEBRUARY SUN 01 FRANCES ROBSON FLUTTERGRAMS EXHIBITION (Ends 1/3/15 - Weekends Open at 10am) Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 9.00am / Free / Family DEFENDING THE PACIFIC - EXHIBITION (Ends Feb 10) Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.00am / Free / Family LIVE MUSIC - MONTGOMERY BROTHERS - GREAT LOCAL DEALS ON BUNGY & SWINGS AJ Hackett Cairns ajhackett.com 1.00pm / Free / Family Family

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BARRON VALLEY GYMNASTICS OPEN WEEK (Ends 7/2/15) 46 Magazine St, Stratford, Cairns www.bvgc.asn.au Multiple Class Times Available Open Week event page (www.facebook.com/ events/863000580436039/) for more information!

Free / Kids MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 11.30am / Free / Family INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling)

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 1.30pm / Free / Family

TUE 03 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family BABY RHYME TIME Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family STORYTIME Gordonvale Library 4034 1365 10.30am / Free / Family

WED 04 IN2 SOCCER FOR UNDER 6S AND 8S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.15pm / Cost / Kids MUSIC FOR TOTS (Also sessions at 9.30am and 10.15am) 15 Dungarvan Drive, Brinsmead www.musicfortots.com.au 8.45am / Cost / Kids STORYTIME Manunda Library 4044 3779 10.30am / Free / Family YARN & CRAFT (Weekly Craft Ideas - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Focus) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

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THUR 05 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family LADIES DAYTIME NETBALL Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 10.15am / Cost / Family ARTS & CRAFTS VALENTINES THEME Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids PLAY & GROW Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family TAS SPORTING CLUBS' SIGN-ON DAY TAS White Rock sport@tas.qld.edu.au 3.30pm / Free / Family

FRI 06 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S, 10S & 12S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.30pm / Cost / Kids SCAVENGER HUNT & BEST DRESSED Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids

GROW YOUR FAMILY TREE Cairns City Library 4044 3730 10.00am / Free / Adult LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Kids INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 11.30am / Free / Family

SAT 07 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family GROUP GAMES - CHARADES, CHOCOLATE BALL GAME Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids COME AND TRY DAY Edge Hill United Football Club (Behind PCYC) ehufc67@hotmail.com 1.00pm / Free /Kids PARENT AND CHILD WORKSHOPMAKE ROBOTS AND TRINKETS Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Family

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FEBRUARY FREE ENTRY SATURDAY AT THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

SUN 08 RACE NIGHT Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids FREE ENTRY, FREE JUMPING CASTLE, FREE FACEPAINTING LIVE MUSIC DAVE COOKE AJ Hackett Cairns ajhackett.com 1.00pm / Free / Family

MON 09 MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 11.30am / Free / Family INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 1.30pm / Free / Family ADULT FINE ART CLASSES WITH CRAIG HOY (Mondays 5 Weeks) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 5.00pm / Cost / Adult

TUE 10 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

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"MARK PICKS THE ABC MUSIC AND ME ON THURS 12 AT 12.30PM"

STORYTIME Stratford Library 4044 3733 10.30am / Free / Family

& Torres Strait Islander Focus) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

TAS SPORTING CLUBS' SIGN-ON DAY TAS Kewarra Beach sport@tas.qld.edu.au 3.30pm / Free / Family

KIDS FINE ART CLASSES WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (Ages 8 -10) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

TINY TACKERS ART CLASSES, AGES 2 - 5 (Tuesdays 6 Weeks) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 10.00am / Cost / Family PIPSQUEAKS KIDS ART CLASSES, AGES 5 - 7 (Tuesdays 6 Weeks) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 3.45pm / Cost / Family

WED 11 IN2 SOCCER FOR UNDER 6S AND 8S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.15pm / Cost / Kids MUSIC FOR TOTS (Also sessions at 9.30am and 10.15am) 15 Dungarvan Drive, Brinsmead www.musicfortots.com.au 8.45am / Cost / Kids IT HOUR Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family STORYTIME Cairns City Library 4044 3720 10.30am / Free / Family YARN & CRAFT (Weekly Craft Ideas - Aboriginal

THUR 12 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family LADIES DAYTIME NETBALL CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 10.15am / Cost / Family PARTY GAMES Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids BABY RHYME TIME Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Free / Family PLAY & GROW Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 9.30am / Free / Family

KIDS FINE ART CLASSES WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (Ages 11 -16) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids KIDS FINE ART CLASSES, AGES 6 -12 (Thursdays 6 Weeks) Kewarra Beach, Community Hall 4046 4888 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

FRI 13 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S, 10S & 12S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.30pm / Cost / Kids CONSTRUCTION NIGHT Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Kids

YOUNG PARENTS GROUP (Parents Under 25) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

ABC MUSIC AND ME (Children Aged 1-2) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 12.30pm / Free / Family

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FEBRUARY CRG COLLECTION EXHIBITION OPEN TODAY Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family KIDS FINE ART CLASSES WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (Ages 8 -10) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

SAT 14 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family JESSE THIELE - PENNY WISE MEMORY BANK EXHIBITION (Ends 1/3/15 - Weekdays Start 9am) Tanks Art Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 10.00am / Free / Family MOVIE NIGHT FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids COME AND TRY DAY Edge Hill United Football Club (Behind PCYC) ehufc67@hotmail.com 1.00pm / Free / Kids KIDS FINE ART CLASSES WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (Ages 8 -10) Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4888 / 2.00pm / Cost / Kids

SPECIAL FREE ENTRY SATURDAY AT THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family CURATOR TALK, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Cairns Regional Gallery, Cnr Abbott & Shield St 4046 4800 / 2.30pm / Free / Family

SUN 15 GROUP GAMES - BALLOON, LIMBO. CHARADES Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids LIVE BAND - FUNKY LOVE TANK AJ Hackett Cairns ajhackett.com 1.00pm / Free / Family SCHO

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STORYTIME Babinda Library 4067 1112 10.30am / Free / Family MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 11.30am / Free / Family INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 1.30pm / Free / Family

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LADIES DAYTIME NETBALL Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 10.15am / Cost / Family

TUE 17 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

RACE NIGHT Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids

STORYTIME Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Free / Family

BABY RHYME TIME Stratford Library 4044 3733 10.30am / Free / Family

WED 18

COMPUTERS FOR NEW USERS Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Cost / Adult

IN2 SOCCER FOR UNDER 6S AND 8S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.15pm / Cost / Kids MUSIC FOR TOTS (Also sessions at 9.30am and 10.15am) 15 Dungarvan Drive, Brinsmead www.musicfortots.com.au 8.45am / Cost / Kids

FACEBOOK 101 Manunda Library 4044 3779 10.30am / Cost / Adult PLAY & GROW Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

LEGO MANIA Earlville Library 4044 3766 3.30pm / Free / Kids

YOUNG PARENTS GROUP (Parents Under 25) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

YARN & CRAFT (Weekly Craft Ideas - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Focus) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family

ABC MUSIC AND ME (Children Aged 1-2) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 12.30pm / Free / Family

THUR 19 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

FRI 20 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

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FEBRUARY MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S, 10S & 12S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.30pm / Cost / Kids ELVIS: TO THE MAX (Suitable for children aged 10+) Brothers Leagues Club www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family ARTS & CRAFTS Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 / 3.30pm / Free / Kids

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MON 23

INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 9.30am / Free / Family

MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 11.30am / Free / Family

MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 11.30am / Free / Family

INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 1.30pm / Free / Family

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TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

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CONSTRUCTION NIGHT Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids

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WED 25 IN2 SOCCER FOR UNDER 6S AND 8S Cairns Indoor Sports

www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.15pm / Cost / Kids MUSIC FOR TOTS (Also sessions at 9.30am and 10.15am) 15 Dungarvan Drive, Brinsmead www.musicfortots.com.au 8.45am / Cost / Kids BABY RHYME TIME Cairns City Library 4044 3720 / 10.30am / Free / Family YARN & CRAFT (Weekly Craft Ideas - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Focus) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 9.30am / Free / Family

THUR 26 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family LADIES DAYTIME NETBALL Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 10.15am / Cost / Family MOVIE NIGHT FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids PLAY & GROW Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 9.30am / Free / Family YOUNG PARENTS GROUP (Parents Under 25) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 9.30am / Free / Family

ABC MUSIC AND ME (Children Aged 1-2) Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre 4034 6800 / 12.30pm / Free / Family

FRI 27 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S, 10S & 12S Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 4.30pm / Cost / Kids BOMBINO (Africa - World Music Series) Tanks Art Centre www.bombino.com 6.30pm / Cost / Family SCAVENGER HUNT & BEST DRESSED Kids Room Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids INFANT MASSAGE (Limited Places - Suits 1 Month - Pre Crawling) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 9.30am / Free / Family MOVE BABY MOVE (6 to 18 Months - Must Register) Gordonvale Community Hub 4034 6800 / 11.30am / Free / Famil

SAT 28 TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au 9.00am / Cost / Family

CHINESE NEW YEAR

CAIRNS COMES ALIVE FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR The Chinese community of North Queensland invites all North Queenslanders to join them for this year’s Chinese New Year festival and events program to celebrate the commencement of the Year of the Sheep.

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The Festival will commence on Tuesday February 3 and conclude on Saturday February 28.

This year’s celebrations include an Official VIP Launch, Business Yum Cha Lunch, Race Day, Street Festival and the annual Cairns and District Chinese New Year banquet.

The feature event of the celebrations is the Annual Street Festival, to be held on Saturday February 21 from late afternoon, with a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm.

Attracting over 15,000 people, the popular festival is held in the centre of Cairns City, in Grafton Street, the original Chinatown of North Queensland. Within walking distance to most hostels, Grafton Street is the ideal setting to merge Chinatown heritage with modern entertainment and traditional Chinese Cuisine.

Two stages will provide non-stop entertainment throughout the event and include traditional dance performances, bands, firecrackers displays and martial arts shows.

The Street Parade, which includes Lion and Dragon performances, traditional drumming and Molihua Dancers, is not to be missed. Stallholders providing arts and crafts, Chinese cuisine and kids activities add a community spirit to the event.

The ANZ Bank Yum Cha Lunch is another popular event featured during Chinese New Year. Held at the popular Café China, the Yum Cha Lunch provides a forum for a lively debate about the state of the Chinese economy and how to do business with this very important market for Australia. Featuring the heads of industry, including the Mayor of Cairns, the lunch is usually a sold-out annual event. Bookings can be made at www.ttnq.org.au/shop or phone 4015 1204.

The Cairns Jockey Club Chinese New Year Race Day will be held on Saturday February 14 at Cannon Park and will include five local races, Fashions of the Field, Yum Cha Banquet, Lion dances and a three-hour beverage package.

Gates open at 11am.

The Chinese New Year Celebrations are co-ordinated by the local Chinese Association CADCAI (Cairns and District Chinese Association Incorporated).

With funding from Events Queensland and the Department of Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Cairns Regional Council and local businesses, 2015 marks the successful 12th year of the Festival. President Lai Chu Chan said she was delighted to see such growth and popularity for the celebrations.

“The Cairns Chinese New Year celebrations are the largest in the state outside of Brisbane. Our celebrations have grown year to year and our feature event, the Street Festival is the largest festival in Cairns with attendees coming from all around the country.“ For further information contact the Cairns Chinese New Year Street Festival Facebook page or www.cairnschinesenewyear.org

THE WORLD’S BEST CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOURS The classic story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has inspired many to go out and seek their very own fantasy chocolate adventure. Most of the world’s major chocolate makers offer factory tours, offering a rich insight into the history of the product and tasty samples of course!

Here are some of the best.

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HAIGH’S CHOCOLATE, ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

Haigh’s chocolates are virtually an Australian institution, the factory is located about 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre and tours of the site are absolutely free. Be sure to get in early when booking your tour, as spots are limited and fill quickly.

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The whole family will enjoy learning how their favorite chocolates are made with taste tests along the way. There are a number of different tours available but if you’re visiting on the weekend only shortened versions are available as the factory doesn’t operate on the weekends.

HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD, UNITED STATES

Much more than a simple chocolate factory tour, Hershey’s Chocolate World is a virtual chocolate-themed town. There are numerous shops and restaurants, with Hershey’s chocolate naturally dominating the desserts. You can also create your very own chocolate bar, catch a 3D movie featuring the Hershey chocolate characters, and learn more about the sweet treat at the onsite museum. Of course, there’s also the chocolate factory tour itself, complete with free samples.

MUSEUM TEMPLE OF CHOCOLATE, BELGIUM

Alongside Switzerland, Belgium is probably the leading chocolate creating destination in the world, so if you have time, be sure to check out a couple of factory tours during your stay. If you’re travelling with a family, the kids will love the Temple of Chocolate, created by Cote D’or Chocolates especially for the young ones. The interactive tour takes in a Toltec temple, Spanish galleon, and then concludes with an early 20th century chocolate factory, perfectly restored.

Here, kids can make their very own chocolate and taste the original Cote D’or chocolate. This tour is another that fills very quickly, so be sure to reserve places in plenty of time.

CAILLER CHOCOLATE, SWITZERLAND

Switzerland is one of the greatest chocolate-producing countries in the world, and visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a factory tour.

One of the most interesting and famous is the Maison Cailler factory tour in Broc-Gruyere. This factory tour is great for those who are particularly fond of truffles, with classes available teaching the art of truffle making.

PERUGINA CHOCOLATE, ITALY

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The hilltop medieval town of Perugia in Italy is the birthplace of the famous ‘Baci’, or ‘Italian kisses’ chocolates. The Perugina Casa del Cioccolato is a must-visit destination for any chocolate lover and is regularly rated amongst the very best chocolate factory tours in the world. There’s even an entire chocolate school, so you can sign up for some sweet classes.

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Li’l Stingers Learn to swim is a rapidly growing swim school in Cairns providing excellent facilities and caters for bubs to primary-aged kids and beyond. Swimming is a gift for life and the Li’l Stingers staff are equipped to see your child’s swimming ability flourish.

Classes run six days a week across multiple time slots to fit in with the hectic demands of modern family life and Li’L Stingers offers the most competitive rates in Cairns. Places are limited so beat the price rise at just $13.50 per lesson for any new enrolment in Term One. Allow Li’L Stingers to give you the peace of mind that your child will be safe as living on or near water is a big part of life in North Queensland.

NEXUS COMBINED MARTIAL ARTS 4038 3348 www.nexuscombinedma.com.au Little Dragons for ages three to five years: These classes offer a fun curriculum with lots of variety. Children learn teamwork, coordination, discipline, respect, focus, basic self defence and protective behaviours, in a fun and safe environment. Little Dragons classes run daily from 3:30-4pm.

cognitive, physical and emotional skills which in turn promote confident, creative and flexible young minds.

TYCs Early Start Drama Program develops key skills in children, such as confidence, communication, co-operation, creative thinking, physical and vocal awareness in a confidence-building environment.

It is an opportunity to explore those early imaginations, discover new skills and make lasting friendships. The Early Start Drama Program is priced at $110 (inc GST) per term.

C-ME SWIM 4053 2549 www.cmeswim.com.au Teaching young children to swim really is a gift for life. Toddlers are adventurous and love to explore. This is a wonderful learning tool but can also lead to aquatic accidents.

Stop and ask yourself: “Does your child have the skills to survive an Aquatic accident?”

We can never drown-proof a child but we can teach ‘Layers of Protection’. We can teach safety skills. We can teach what to do in an emergency. We can teach safe behaviours in and around water.

Dragon Hatchlings for ages three and under: The Dragon Hatchlings program is a modified, play-based martial arts program which will encourage a sense of confidence, strong self image and a good understanding of how their bodies work. This program incorporates parental involvement which allows you and your child to spend quality time together whilst learning valuable life skills. Come in for a FREE Trial Class.

C-Me Swim programs offer so much more than just learn to swim. Children’s social, emotional and physical development is considered to build their personalised program and learning tools.

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Imaginations take centrestage at TYC with the Early Start Drama Programs for children aged three to five years. Children, along with their parent or carer, play dressups and drama games, role-play and have lots and lots of fun! They explore new, imaginary worlds through their favourite fairy-tale, nursery rhymes and children’s books; one session they might be visiting the prince at the castle, the next digging for buried gold or they could be jungle explorers. TYC believes passionately in the power of imaginative play and that playing drama games assists young children in learning about their world and to develop

The C-Me Swim team of Aquatic Educators are ready to foster your childs learn to swim journey. Call now to enquire about the 12 week summer program for infants and learn to swim students.

in2 Soccer is a new program at Cairns Indoor Sports. It has been developed for children as young as three years old with close liaison with some of the leading players in Cairns to help children grasp the basic skills needed to play Soccer and fall in love with the game and being active.

Tiny Tots at Cairns Indoor Sports is aimed at children from the time they can walk until school age. There are jumping castles, games and plenty of play equipment all designed to allow the kids to explore the wonderful world of sport and the joys of an active lifestyle.

They also have running races and skill sessions for the children where they teach them how to hit, throw, kick and catch balls of all shapes and sizes. Tiny Tots is all about your kids having a blast and the children develop friendships old and new.

Cairns Indoor Sports has a range of activities with their Tiny Tots program, in2 Soccer and the Milo in2 Cricket programs, all helping to develop your children’s skills in an active fun environment.

BRAD HOPE FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS 4038 2633 www.bradhopefma.com.au Fun exercise for parent and baby, Kicking Koalas 0 - 18 months and Jumping Joeys 18 months – 3 years parent and toddler exercise. In each class babies will feel textures and respond to sounds such as the voice of the instructor and the rhythm of the music. The Jumping Joey curriculum is designed for parents and toddlers to develop a lifelong love of physical exercise, exploration and learning together. Each class will explore basic motor and social skills, increased physical strength, flexibility and coordination by employing introductory martial art skills and fitness concepts. Awareness of spatial and perceptual concepts, self-expression and a greater independence are encouraged and celebrated.

The first class for is complimentary, fees are $149 for 10 weeks or casual rate is $20 per class.

MINI MAESTROS 0439 667 496 www.minimaestros.com.au Mini Maestros offers fun and educational music classes for children, aged six months to five years of age. An Australian music education program, Mini Maestros will help children to foster an appreciation of music to last a lifetime.

Mini Maestros classes enhance children’s development while they are having fun.

Singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments and musical games stimulate the children's creativity and imagination.

Children participate in a carefully planned and sequential program.

As well as introducing musical concepts such as beat, rhythm, dynamics, form and notation, the program develops the whole child by encouraging children's speech development, listening skills, social skills and physical skills.

Mini Maestros is Australia’s leading music education program for children aged five and under. Make 2015 the year that you bring the joys and benefits of music education into the life of your child.

Three week trials start from $55. Mention this PakMag promo and receive a 10% discount when you enrol your child for Term One.

SOUTH CAIRNS GYMNASTICS 4045 2947 www.gymsportsfnq.com.au The Kindergym program for two to five year olds is a fantastic introduction to gymnastics. Participants will begin to learn body awareness through different forms of movement and basic gymnastics positions.

The interactive programs include fun group warm ups and activities, a circuit which focuses on teaching basic shapes and various forms of locomotion and often some free play time or games, all in a colourful, exciting and energetic environment.

Little athletes will begin to develop strength, coordination and flexibility in a fun and supportive environment. They will gain confidence and begin to explore their personal limitations. Listening skills are also a key ingredient in our programs which will serve them well when it comes time to enrol in school. Mention that you have seen this in PakMag and receive 10% off your Term One class fees. Conditions: term fees must be paid in full.

READY STEADY GO KIDS 0409 639 455 www.readysteadygokids.com.au Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia's leading preschool sport and exercise program.

Operating since 2004, they currently run classes for toddlers and kids (aged 2.5-6 years) at more than 170 locations nationally including Cairns! Their physio-designed multi-sport activities teach pre-schoolers the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develop and enhance gross and fine motor skills in a fun, social, non-

competitive and supportive environment.

Ready Steady Go Kids seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle, develop a lifelong passion for physical activity and sport, decrease childhood obesity, increase confidence and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community.

Enrolments are now open for Term 1 2015 which commences on February 2nd.

EDGE HILL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB www.ehufc.com.au Centrally based junior and senior soccer/ football club catering for ages three to seniors. Located behind PCYC, Edge Hill United is a family friendly ‘good sports club’ and holds level one national accreditation.

Edge Hill United participates in the Get Started program which provides $150 vouchers to eligible children towards registration costs.

Edge Hill United Football Club has been awarded a grant under the Queensland Government “Get Going“ program to hold three free “come and try days” to allow children to come and try football / soccer before committing to a season. The Club hopes to attract more girls to the sport with the objective of soon being able to have a female specific junior competition and would also like to attract more female coaches to the sport in the junior ranks.

The come and try days are scheduled for Saturdays in February (the 7th ,14th and 21st). Parents can register their child for a session by emailing ehufc67@hotmail.com

STEP IT UP CREW 4057 5412 www.stepitupcrew.com.au The Step It Up Kids dance program for boys and girls aged two to four years is made up of fun fitness classes designed to develop your child’s gross and fine motor skills, concentration, co-ordination and confidence. Students will build a

repertoire of moves and increase strength and flexibility. Students also have the chance to learn routines to perform in our super-fun concerts throughout the year.

For more information on our dance classes and kids entertainment please call Miss Sian on 4057 5412.

TUTU CUTE DANCE 0417 044 402 www.tutucutedance.com.au Kinderballet is Australia’s most loved introductory program to Classical Ballet for toddlers and pre-schoolers and Tutu Cute Dance is bringing this exciting program to the Cairns region!

Kinderballet has been developed specifically for children aged two to five years, as an introduction to Classical Ballet. Toddlers and preschoolers get to experience classical ballet through fun, magically themed classes.

At Tutu Cute Dance, students are nurtured, supported and encouraged to explore their creativity while enjoying a quality program that is renowned Australia wide.

Kinderballet has carefully crafted programs for Tutu Cute Dance, aimed at enhancing children’s development through imagery, music, storytelling and play.

Class sizes are limited so book your trial class today. Every dancer who enrols for the first term will receive their very own cute tutu, compliments of Tutu Cute Dance.

FNQ KIDS CLUB 0488 940 673 fnqstudios@outlook.com Your child is invited to a 45 minute dance class with their favourite character. Just $10 per child or $25 per family. Dance with Dora, move and groove with Peppa Pig or Elsa from Frozen, play and sing with Elmo! Three locations are now available in Cairns City, Cairns South and the Northern Beaches and classes are suitable for babies up to eight years. For a timetable and venue information, call or email today!

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There’s no denying, space in the modern home is at a premium.

The cost of building a new home is ever increasing, with Allianz Australia reporting that the average cost of building a home is more than four times what it was 20 years ago.

In North Queensland, where there is the further impediment of limited competition compared to capital cities, the expense can be even greater.

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There is a huge array of furniture on the market currently designed with the study nook in mind including small wallmounted or slimline desks made to fit in tight spaces. Ikea has the fabulous, minimalist style “Micke” desk which comes in various colour combinations - including basic black and white - for a starting price of just $69.

As a result, families are looking to make the space they do have available in their homes as multi-use and versatile as possible. You do not need to have the biggest house on the block for it to satisfy all of your needs, it just takes a bit of creativity and planning.

Something that has become almost a necessity for many families in recent years is a study area. Even if you have the ‘average’ Aussie family unit of two adults, two children and one dog living in your home, chances are you still do not have a dedicated room to spare that could be used solely as a study.

Not just a creative solution for limited space issues, the study ‘nook’ has become something of an on-trend item to have in modern homes and offers the perfect space for paying bills, surfing the net or staying in touch with family and friends via social media or Skype. If you choose to locate the nook in a high-traffic shared area like a living room or family room, it also offers the benefit of allowing parents to supervise children’s use of the Internet

Another option is to install a small shelving system as a desk. Just ensure it is fitted to studwork in your home and is weighted to take whatever you plan to place on it (a laptop may be a more sensible option rather than a full desktop computer in this instance).

A massive trend at present is spaces styled monochrome, with hints of natural materials like wood panelling, shelving and decor. Seating options can also be budget-friendly and in keeping with the location of the study nook space. You probably wouldn’t require - or want - a large office style chair to be situated in your living room permanently. Look for alternatives like stylish Mid-Century influenced dining chairs - such as a Hans Wegner wishbone replica - or even a Tolix stool. The beauty of study nooks is that they can be as organised or as eclectic as you are!

With a little bit of imagination, you can turn an often unused corner of your home into a fabulous and useful feature. And you’ll never have to see a laptop sitting on your dining table again!

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PEOPLE PLANET PROSPERITY: LEARNING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY IN SCHOOL STORY Sophie Barrett - Cairns Regional Council Kids know all about sustainability these days. Maybe your son or daughter has reminded you to turn off the lights, to keep the air-conditioner on 25 degrees celsius - or have even helped take out the recycling? Well, maybe they didn’t go quite that far!

Everyday things like a ‘litter free lunch’, raising chickens, growing veggies and tending worm farms are now a familiar part of the curriculum as schools teach our kids how to live sustainably in the modern world. We are raising a generation of people who care. At the forefront is a group of dedicated teachers who are teaching these values to our children.

At a recent sustainability teacher education day at James Cook University, many teachers took time from their busy schedules to discover exciting ways to integrate sustainability into their school programs. Some great practical ideas came from guest speaker, Clayton Carnes, the Principal of Hermit Park School in Townsville. Clayton’s school features a windmill, gardens, chickens, water tanks and filtration, aquaponics and a calming garden seat for kids to sit while they are waiting to see the principal. Since sustainability became part of the school program, Hermit Park has seen increased staff and student engagement and interestingly, improved NAPLAN results. The school is now in high demand, with a waiting list for new enrolments and Clayton even has over 200 followers on Twitter!

So what’s happening here in our Cairns community? Cairns Regional Council is committed to a sustainable future and we proudly support schools and community groups to deliver grass-roots initiatives.

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INFORMATION ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDING? STORY Rachel Whymark There are a great many resources when looking to build a cooler, cleaner, healthier home for your family. Ensure that you focus on building in the TROPICS, as we have specific climatic conditions which affect building construction, styles and materials. Some materials behave very differently in our humid hot conditions, and while they may be fine in other parts of Australia, use them incorrectly here, and you could soon find they do not perform well. Also, many builders who have plans adapted for southern markets, use the same plans here, and often these do not work well at all (e.g. narrow eaves or long corridors) Of course a builder who specialises in sustainable housing, like Kenick Constructions, will be able to give you good information on what is suitable (and also available in Cairns). Other avenues to check out include: 1. Cairns Regional Council’s website: www.cairns.qld.gov.au 2. The Tropical Green Building Network: www.tgbn.org.au 3. Greenbuild: www.greenbuild.com.au

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS

Local not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $5000 in grants from Council for projects that save energy, save water, reduce waste, restore habitat or promote sustainable food practices. Last year, Council supported some great initiatives run by Permaculture Cairns, Trinity Beach Kindergarten, Edmonton Kindergarten and Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre. Our next grant round will open on March 1 with applications due by March 31. To enquire or register your group’s interest, email sustainability@cairns.qld.gov.au.

WATER AND WASTE EDUCATION

Do your kids know what happens to their recyclables when they put them in the yellow lid wheelie bin? At Council’s new re-discovery education centre tour at our Materials Recovery Facility (known as the “MERF”) in Portsmith, students can see first-hand how recyclables are sorted and baled, ready to be processed into something new. Council staff are also available to visit your school to give fun, interactive presentations on water and waste. To book a presentation or tour contact Council on 4044 3044 or visit the water and waste education pages on our website.

SCHOOLS SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Council proudly supports the Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre to deliver this program. Year five students from schools across Cairns develop innovative science and sustainability projects to ‘think global – act local’, with mentoring from the centre, Council staff and other local environmental agencies.

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For the kids, there is the amazing Fullers Kids Club complete with video games, an outdoor covered playground and movies. For crafty kids painting and arts and crafts are also on offer. Did we mention it’s also fully air-conditioned and fully supervised?

Entry into the Kids Club is free for parents who are members or you can opt to make a $1 donation to the Cairns Base Hospital. Children aged three and over who are toilet trained are welcome to attend the Club (younger children may also be allowed to attend the Club at the discretion of Club management). The Kids Club opening hours are: 5pm-9pm Sunday to Thursday and 5pm-9.30pm Friday and Saturday.

The kids menu is available for children aged 12 and under and would be hard to beat in Cairns! Chicken Nuggets, Tempura Fish, Steak and Mash, Lasagne and Calamari are all available for the extremely reasonable price of $6.90 ($5.90 for Members) and include a gluten free option. Also included in this price is a soft drink and ice-cream (for members).

Best of all, if you head to Fullers and order between 5pm-6pm kids meals are half price.

My kids ordered the chicken nuggets and when I could drag them away from the Kids Club they sat quietly and devoured their HUGE meal. Couldn’t ask for more than that!

For the parents, there is the opportunity to relax knowing the kids are fully supervised.

There is an array of membership draws, spin and wins and meat tray raffles available throughout the week and free live music every weekend.

The adult dinner menu is extensive and is sure to tantalise any tastebud. I opted for the Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken (delicious!) followed by the American Basted BBQ Pork Ribs (which rivalled those I have actually eaten in America). For those who just can’t decide Fullers have added a “something different” section to their menu. Selections include Chargrilled Moroccan Chicken; Mushroom, Spinach, Ricotta and Pine Nut Cannelloni; Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks and Sizzling Chicken Fajitas just to name a few.

A large range of dessert options are also available. This time I had to give it a miss!

There was no way I could fit one more thing in! Did I mention the meals are HUGE? Fullers also offers a large lunch selection main menu with meals ranging from $11.90 for a Beef Burger to $19.90 for a 200G Sirloin Steak. Salad, Entrées and Café selections can also be purchased during this time. Why not relax with friends and enjoy Fullers $5 Coffee and Cake Special (available from 10am-4pm daily).

Fuller’s Bistro is located at 24 Armstrong Street, Edmonton and is open from 11.30am-2pm for lunch and 5pm-9pm for dinner. Contact them on 4045 4757 to make your booking.

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INTESTINAL WORMS Intestinal Worms are common in pets like dogs and cats and can cause illness or even death in pets.

It is estimated that around 80% of dogs and 75% of cats carry intestinal worms. This is not surprising when you consider that some worms can produce up to 30,000 eggs a day and some eggs can survive in the environment for up to five years.

Not only do worms make your best buddy sick, they represent a serious health risk for humans as well.

Children especially are most at risk of infection as they are often closest to the family pet. The good news is worms can be easily prevented by regularly worming your pet.

TYPES OF WORMS FOUND IN DOGS AND CATS • Hookworm – Hookworms are zoonotic parasites that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

• Roundworm – roundworms are zoonotic parasites that can be passed from animals to humans.

Children are especially at risk as they become infected with roundworms by playing in dirt or sand that has been contaminated by dog or cat faeces.

• Tapeworm – There are commonly 2 types of tapeworm that affect dogs and cats in North Queensland.

• Flea Tapeworm is the most common tapeworm affecting dogs.

As the flea is an immediate host, infection occurs when the pet grooms and ingests a flea infected

with tapeworm eggs.

• Spirometra Tapeworm (a.k.a. “the gecko tapeworm) is more common in cats than dogs. Pets become infected by ingesting intermediate hosts such as geckos and other lizards, mice/rats, frogs etc. Once infected, tapeworms ranging from 1.5m-5m in length can be found in the small intestine. Spirometra causes serious disease in frogs as well which means it is very important to treat your cats. Treating Spirometra requires a high dose of tapewormer – normal worm treatments just don’t work.

• Hydatid Tapeworm is rare in far North Queensland. It is carried by dogs and sheep. It can cause life threatening disease in humans • Whipworm – On average female whipworms produce over 2000 eggs per day which are passed in the animals faeces. These eggs can survive for up to five years in the environment.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT WORM INFESTATIONS? • Worm puppies and kittens every

two weeks until they are 12 weeks old, then monthly until six months old.

• Worm dogs over six months of age every three months with an all wormer tablet such as Drontal.

• Worm cats over 6 months of age every 3 months with an all wormer tablet such as Milbemax plus a high dose of tapewormer to kill Sprirometra tapeworm every 3 months. Worm tablets, worm pastes and spot-ons do not kill Spirometra. See your vet for effective worming for your cat.

• Dogs also need regular heartworm treatment – ask us about the yearly heartworm injection for your dog.

• Practice good hygiene when cleaning cat litter trays, making sure to clean trays every day.

• Cover sand pits.

• Pick up after your dog during walks.

• Use flea prevention regularly to prevent flea tapeworm.

For further information on your pet’s worming needs, please contact any of our three convenient locations and speak to our friendly staff.

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