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Party Plan Selling Why mums are loving it Story page 4
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08 welcome note Hello everyone and welcome to the 9th edition of PakMag. Another wonderful month has flown by with so many great things on it was almost hard to squeeze it all in! Our 2nd Pakclub event had a Superhero theme and we had lots of fun with all the lycra-clad munchkins that turned up. Our next PakClub will be “Bollywood” themed so come along and join in the fun. This month we’ve had two new additions to the team. Dan Miller, a Journalism intern from JCU, has done a fantastic job as Guest Editor and written some great stories including a profile of some of the local mums who do party plan selling. And, our publisher Bree has had a beautiful baby boy called Sean Scott.
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Well, the weather is still amazing and cool enough to enjoy lots of outdoor activities so check out our What’s On guide and have some fun before it heats up again. Just remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag!
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08 Study Tips 11 PakHealth
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pakmag Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Guest Editor: Dan Miller Publication Manager: Debbie Stewart What’s On/MiniMag: Trent Stievano Client Manager: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Karen Keynes, Dan Miller and submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott Street Virginia House, Cairns QLD 4870
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what’s new august
what’s new august Ready Steady Go Kids
Book Week
Movie Releases
Calling all Bookworms With National Book Week running from August 20-26 what better way to celebrate than getting stuck into a great book?
Rise of the Planet of
The Wombles
the Apes (TBA)
Elisabeth Beresford
In cinemas August 4
These loveable characters from Wimbledon Common will delight readers with their adventures. Today’s parents will remember these stories from their own childhood and will enjoy sharing them with their children (Bloomsbury/ Allen & Unwin) RRP $13.99
Glee! Live 3D (TBA) In cinemas August 11
Green Lantern (TBA) In cinemas August 11
Jane Eyre (TBA) In cinemas August 18
Cowboys and Aliens (TBA) In cinemas August 18
Friends with Benefits
WIN movie passes When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. Starring Hank Azaria.
In Cinemas 8 September
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In cinemas August 18
Family fun day Conan the Barbarian In cinemas August 18
Come to the Kirwan Aquatic Centre from 9am-3pm August 28 for the Cure Starts Now Family Fun Day. The whole family can enjoy games, raffles, jumping castles,
The Priest (TBA)
face painting, photo booths, theatrical
In cinemas August 25
performances and cent sales. There will even be crane rides up to 100 feet! The proceeds of the event will go towards research into
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paediatric brain cancer, so come along for a lot of fun and a good cause.
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Pip and Posy: The Little Puddle Axel Scheffler – Pip and Posy are having such fun that Pip forgets he needs a wee...whoops! This is one to read to your toddler while toilet training (Nosy Crow/Allen & Unwin). RRP $19.99
When Horse Became Saw: A Family’s Journey Through Autism Anthony Macris – A truly emotional and moving account of how a Sydney couple coped with discovering their 18 month old son had autism, a disorder with no known cause and no cure. After this vibrant, healthy little boy began his regression, the family faced an uphill battle with limited services and lack of government funding but love and hope pulled them through (Penguin/ Viking). RRP $32.95
Celebrating diversity If you enjoy teaching your children about other cultures then head to the Strand Park from August 17-21 for the 17th annual Townsville Cultural Fest. The community based event, consisting of over 400 different community organisations, is the best way to experience the many wonderful cultures of the world without taking a long distance flight!
Remember to take your video cameras because if you happen to capture a memorable moment from this year’s Cultural Fest or if you have already from previous years, upload it to the Cultural Fest website for a chance to win an iPad. Entries will be open till 1pm on the August 21 and the winner will be drawn that night on the Main Stage.
“Unity in Diversity” is this year’s motto and it looks set to be another great one. Not only can you sit down and enjoy food from one of the many food stalls, the family can also find beautiful gifts, information, resources and participate in one of the many workshops in the Global Village.
To upload your video or for a full festival guide head to www.culturalfest.org. Individual day passes start at $5, family passes are also available and kids under 10 get in for free. It’s bound to be a fun-packed five day experience for the whole family so make sure you don’t miss out.
Come along to watch self-defence demonstrations, learn about Indigenous culture or see art installations. There will also be great performances, such as Bollywood Magic – a Celebration of India, throughout the festival. For the kids there are amusement rides, Science Week star gazing and the dedicated kid’s corner.
Jasmine Jarvis writes for motherlink.com.au
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Australia’s largest multi-sport and exercise program for preschoolers has just arrived in Townsville and it’s set to get the region’s tots moving. Developed in 2004 with classes held all over Australia, Ready Steady Go Kids is a fun, high-quality, physio designed sport and exercise program for two-and-a-half to six year olds. “It gives young children the chance to try a number of sports in a fun, inclusive and safe environment. Involvement in sporting activities helps combat childhood obesity and promotes confidence in children,” Townsville franchise owner, Sharon Mortimer, says. To book your child a place call 1300 766 892 or for details visit their website www.readysteadygo.net.au
On the run
Fill up those water bottles and strap on those joggers for the Townsville Running Festival. Held August 7 the running festival consists of six different running events. From the full marathon, for the more serious competitors, to the 5k junior fun run/walk, there are races to cater for all ages and fitness levels. Events start at the Tobruk Pool at The Strand. For info or to register for any of the races head to www.townsvillerunningfestival.com or head to page 40 for more on running for kids.
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Party planning Story thanks to Dan Miller
party plan selling Party plan selling is making a revival and it’s savvy mums who are cashing in. Made popular by iconic brands like Tupperware, the form of direct selling can provide a way for stay at home mums to boost the family income without the inflexible hours of a more traditional job. With the possibility of selling anything from
six hundred thousand active direct sellers in
to wait for customers to come through the door,
candles to educational supplies to massage
Australia and the overwhelming majority of them
you take your products right into their homes.
chairs, it’s no wonder that more mums than ever
are women. The appeal of party plan selling is
before are becoming party plan sellers. In fact,
obvious for mums, start up costs are low because
the Direct Selling Association (DSA) reports over
there are no fixed premises and you don’t have
Diana Ewer
Corryn Christie
Larissa Bright Australia
Chocoholics Anonymous
In between raising her two girls, for the last nine months Diana has been selling kitchenware and gourmet cooking products for Your Inspiration at Home, and she is loving the freedom it has provided her.
Mum of two boys, Julie
Working for Chocoholics
has been a consultant for
Anonymous means Corryn
the North Qld party plan
gets to spend her days
cosmetics company
hosting chocolate eating
Larissa Bright since 2003.
parties. Jealous much?
Unhappy at an office job, she turned to party
Corryn had previously done both clothing
plan selling for the social contact if offered and
and homecare party plans before settling on
“I was looking for a party plan business to start up that allowed me to work around my family as my husband was working away. It’s all about working your business when and where it suits you,” she says.
as a way to be able to set her own hours.
Chocoholics Anonymous. But with access to a
“They are a great way to share your products with customers who are not within close proximity. My last online party had customers purchasing from as far away as Tasmania.” Diana advises mums looking to get into party plan selling to choose a company that interests them. “It’s a lot harder to sell products that you don’t use or don’t believe in. Also make sure to find a company that has the kind of support network and training options you want.”
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had success party plan selling.
Your Inspiration at Home
Perhaps the revival in party plan selling can be attributed to modern technologies. Diana has been able to cater to clients outside the Townsville area by throwing Facebook parties.
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Julie Owen
So let’s meet three Townsville mums who have
“The great thing with my business is that I work as much or as little as I choose. Some Consultants do it full time and some do it part time around a traditional day job. The flexibility of hours is one of the greatest appeals for this type of business, and being your own boss
range of over 300 different chocolates who can blame her. While getting to take the odd sneaky sample is no doubt a bonus, the added income that party plan selling brings in and the time it allows Corryn to spend with her three kids is its own sweet reward.
and the controller of your own destiny is very
“I make sure that I make time for family and I
empowering.” she says.
find that after a good party I am able to treat
Being an enthusiastic soccer mum, Julie loves
my family to an outing or dinner,” she says.
that her job means that she is still able to make
Corryn’s tips for mums wanting to get into
time to cheer from the sideline at her boy’s
party plan selling: “do your research, ask
games.
around, ask customers and current and ex
“I was even lucky enough to attend their school camp. Sometimes, I think they wished my job wasn’t so flexible.”
consultants. There are going to be a few pitfalls, like not making enough at one party, but you have to treat it as a business. You won’t get paid unless you work!”
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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education
mental health & wellbeing In recognising that mental health is a prevalent & growing issue affecting families, schools, organisations & communities, Townsville Catholic Education engaged a panel of international & Australian experts at a Mental Health & Wellbeing Symposium. The Townsville Catholic Mental Health and
where possible, mental health issues within our
“Our objective was to generate awareness of
Wellbeing Symposium took place in July in
school communities,” Mr Christie said.
the prevalence and depth of this issue and to
Townsville, bringing together more than 100 educators and industry representatives.
The program looked at the statistics, perspectives and preventative practices for mental health
develop a formal Catholic Education framework for managing this across the organisation,” Mr Christie said.
According to Catholic Education Acting Director
and wellbeing in the early years, adolescence
Ernie Christie, this event was an important part
and adulthood. Guest presenters identified that
“With 1500 staff and 12,000 students, we believe
of the organisation’s proactive and holistic
employing positive practices in the early years
it is essential to professionally and proactively
approach to mental health and wellbeing.
is extremely helpful in reducing the incidence of
manage our mental health and wellbeing
“This symposium served to inform and help us
mental health problems.
practices in our school communities.”
as Catholic educators to manage and prevent,
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Today’s Class:
Study Tips
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Studying Feature Story thanks to Dan Miller
School can be tricky for kids. There’s playground politics, picking up papers, packed lunches and even the dreaded report card. But the good news is you can make it easier on them by helping your child live up to their full academic potential (while not letting them get too stressed doing it). Here are some tips from the pros that you can use
McGinty. “Every child is different and some kids
information into a set of points,” Dr Boon says.
to help your children do well in school:
can work in a block, but some can’t.”
“Those points then act as triggers to remember
Emphasise the importance of working hard.
Know when to push them to do their work.
Educational psychologist and former teacher
“For some children if you leave them to their own
herself, Dr Helen Boon says one of the best ways
devices it will never get done because they’re not
for parents to help children in school is by praising
naturally disciplined. Some children if you push
hard work and perseverance rather than just
them they will rebel and it’s going to backfire. The
“If the child has a concept to learn get them
intelligence.
trick is to know your child,” Dr Boon says.
to give the work to you so you can read and
“If a parent wants their child to do well at school,
Understand how anxiety can affect school performance.
from an early age they need to give them opportunities to try things out and say ‘you tried
“Stress can be a motivator as long as it’s not
you clever.’”
excessive,” Prof. McGinty says. After all, if people weren’t a little anxious about grades they’d never
Dr Boon says that’s because by praising lil’ Billy for
put in the effort to study. It’s when the anxiety
the hard work he put in to get 9/10 on his spelling
becomes too much that there is a problem.
test you’re helping him learn a valuable lesson
Try a different approach to homework.
maps are also good.”
Get your kids to teach you.
understand it and then talk to the child and ask them questions about it. Get them to explain it. The best way to learn something is to teach it to
“If it’s ‘I’m anxious because I want to do well’ that’s fine. If it’s ‘I’m anxious because I’m terrified I’m going to fail’ that’s not,” Dr Boon says.
Communication! Both the good doctors list communication between you, your child and your child’s school as top on their list for parents trying to help their kids. If your child is not doing so well at school you can always ask them why that is. If you don’t understand work that your child is bringing home
If getting little ones to sit down and do their
realistic expectations of them and letting them
or you have concerns don’t wait until the parent
homework is a struggle maybe it’s time to try
know that a single test is not the be all and end all.
teacher conference to ask the teacher. Most
working. “It’s a matter of picking the time. Your child might do better in the morning as opposed to
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that summary. Conceptual overviews and concept
You can reduce your child’s test anxiety by setting
shorter sessions or change the time of day they’re
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essay, make a summary and make dot points from
someone else,” Dr Boon says.
really hard at this, that’s great’ rather than ‘aren’t
about working hard to achieve goals.
the rest of the passage. If you have a three page
When helping them study try reducing information to summaries.
after school when they are tired and just want to
“For material that is information dense my
chill out,” says teacher turned academic Prof Sue
tips would be to summarise and make that
teachers like having engaged parents.
Avoid the last minute rush. Finally, Prof McGinty leaves us with an oldie but a goody: “leaving everything until the last night before it’s due is probably not a good idea.”
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PakHealth feature Main story thanks to Dan Miller
paint linked with asthma A recent study indicates that it is important for parents to be particularly mindful of fumes when painting the rooms of toddlers and preschoolers. The study found that exposure to a group of
have asthma and 2.5 times more likely to have
advice to consumers on sustainable, healthier
chemicals known as PGEs, which are widely
eczema, when compared to children who slept in
paints and coatings,’’ says GreenPainters
used in water based paints, can increase the risk
bedrooms with lower PGE concentrations.
managing director Daniel Wurm.
of young children developing nasal allergies, asthma and eczema. The bedroom air of 400 children was measured for the study. It was found that the children of bedrooms with the
Camper Trailer
HIRE & SALES local business owners and camping enthusiasts, Penny and russ teale
highest PGE concentrations were 4.2 times more likely to have nasal allergies, 2 times as likely to
“We urge pregnant women and parents with
“We have recently conducted government-
young children to check the GreenPainters
subsidised training in Townsville, and there are
web-site for suitable products prior to painting,
now local painters qualified to provide advice to
or to seek advice from trained green painters.
parents located in the Townsville region.”
Accredited green painters are qualified to offer
For more info go to: www.greenpainters.org.au
Walking, talking...and toothpaste
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Controlling a toothbrush is still going to be a
(approximately 500ppm) and is available from
Mastering the spitting reflex does takes
challenge and, of course, for the next few years
any supermarket or chemist.
some time. As a result little ones may end up
you’ll still have to brush their teeth yourself to ensure a thorough clean. But help them to start now and this dental care routine will be carried with your child throughout life.
Extensive research has shown the concentration of fluoride in our water and toothpaste is not only safe but beneficial – with
swallowing some toothpaste after a brush. While that is normal, remember don’t let them eat the toothpaste! Keep that tube out of reach.
water fluoridation acknowledged to have
Tessa Smith is a Dental Hygienist and
(Pick up Monday and drop back Friday)
Always brush in the morning and before bed.
reduced tooth decay by up to 60%. But it’s
Pediatric Therapist. She is committed to
It should take around three minutes, using a
also important to keep in mind that fluoride is
creating a lifelong healthy attitude to dental
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tiny amount of children’s toothpaste, which
most effective at low concentrations at regular
health. Visit her at Smile Dental.
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intervals.
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green tips with Karen Keynes
PakHealth feature
BAMBOO - Eco friendly...or is it?
Thanks to Lucy Dall’Alba, Occupational Therapist at CHADC
Bamboo rates highly as an eco-friendly option.
and diseases into Australia. The Australian
So how do we avoid these toxins and still
It is one of the fastest growing plants on the
Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
buy eco-friendly renewable timber products?
planet; produces 30% more oxygen than trees;
approved treatments for these items include
Simply buy timber products that are
regenerates itself and assists in the prevention
the use of an insecticide called Ethylene
made from sustainably sourced Australian
of soil erosion. But Australia grows very little
Oxide (EtO).
timbers and that are made in Australia. This
bamboo so is it really eco-friendly to buy imported bamboo products?
occupational therapy & kids
EtO is a by-product of the petroleum refining process and a very toxic gas (it has to be to
way, the products are not subject to the toxic fumigation process, and you are still supporting sustainably produced timber and
The first thing to consider is all the transport
kill bugs!). It was previously used to disinfect
and energy consumption that’s involved in
some foods as well, but in 2001 the Australia
bringing these products to Australia from the
New Zealand Food Standards Council
Karen Keynes is the owner of
plantations to the manufacturing facilities and
(ANZFSC) decided to phase out its use on
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on to the distributors.
food in the longer-term interests of public
for the eco-conscious.
Secondly, these products are subject to quarantine and may require treatment to address the risk of introducing pests
local jobs too!
health and safety. Its continued use on imported timber may be protecting our country from invasive pests, but what is it doing to our health?
Many people are unaware of the assistance that can be offered to parents in helping their child manage and reduce difficulties in toileting, attention in class, handwriting, sensory processing and a wide range of other areas. is likely to have a flow on effect on behaviour and participation in activities and family life. For
Healthy Bodies Expo
example if a child has challenges with thinking
Child Health & Development Centre Despite occupational therapists (OTs) becoming increasingly recognised and respected within the community, confusion still exists around the specific role of an OT during childhood. OTs can be found working with children to assist them in engaging in meaningful, age and lifestyle appropriate activities, or what we in the industry call ‘occupations.’ Some occupations that children are involved in include school, dressing, toileting, sleeping, sport and play. Each of these occupations require a complex set of skills such as thinking, planning, motor co-ordination and social skills. If challenges exist in any of the skill areas this
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and planning, they may need some extra
From August 26-28 the Townsville Family
support with toilet training. This might also
Medical Centre will be playing host to the
show later in the child’s life as difficulties with
Healthy Bones, Health Bodies Expo 2011.
handwriting or sport.
Come along for an interactive three days of
largest range - best price
demonstrations and workshops including The OT may work with the child and their family
health checks, hearing checks,
to develop the necessary skills to complete the
tai chi, osteoporosis care
activity or may provide the family with aides
and prevention, infant and
or tools to allow the child to participate. They
youth health, including
may work to increase a child’s participation in
nutrition and diet, and
activities by slightly modifying them to make
an interactive boot
them more achievable. OTs can also design,
camp demonstration
review and update a program for the child’s
for kids. There will also
family or school to help them better assist the
be stalls run by health
child.
organisations from around
Lucy Dall’Alba (Occupational Therapist), Laura Browne (Speech Pathologist) and Anya Gordon (Physiotherapist) are specialists at the Child Health and Development Centre. You can call them on 4723 0777.
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pakfood parents in the pantry
Recipe thanks to: Jessica Reardon
Oven Baked Chicken & Broccoli Risotto
kids in the kitchen Gluten Free Playdough
• 2 tblsp olive oil
• 400g (1 cup) of rice flour
• 500g chicken breasts
• 400g (1 cup) of cornflour OR equivalent amounts of any gluten free flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 250g arborio rice • 3 cups chicken stock • 1 large head of broccoli
Recipe thanks to: Marian Manser
• 400g (1 cup) salt • 4 teaspoons cream of tartar • 800ml (2 cups) water • 2 tblsp vegetable oil • Food colouring
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese • Sea salt & pepper
Method Preheat oven to 180oC. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large casserole dish over high heat. Add the chicken and cook till golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining olive oil and the onion to the dish and cook, stirring occasionally until soft. Add garlic, and lemon zest, cook, stirring
Method In a large saucepan, mix all the ingredients with a whisk to get rid of any lumps. Gently heat up for 5 mins or so, stirring to make sure no lumps form and eventually the mixture will become firm. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then knead the mixture for a couple of minutes, to ensure there are no lumps. You can now start playing with the gluten free play dough! Any creative masterpieces can be left to air-dry for a few days then painted with kid-friendly non toxic paints. As this mixture contains a huge percentage of salt, it will keep for a few months in a sealed container, and better still, will taste so disgusting, your child will be dissuaded from eating it.
for 30secs. Add rice and stir to coat in mixture. Add stock and bring to boil before covering the casserole and place in oven for 20mins. Add the broccoli to the dish and cook for a further 3-4 mins until broccoli is just tender. Stir through parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
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Yoga Class
12:00 PM
4775 7555
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1/08/11
Flinders Street Library
Floor Talk: Australian Festival of Chamber Music - Piers Lane
2:00 PM
4727 9666
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1/08/11
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Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
1/08/11
Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
2/08/11
The Womens Centre
Creating Choices
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
2/08/11
Flinders Street Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
2/08/11
The Womens Centre
Garden Group
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
3/08/11
The Womens Centre
Playgroup
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
3/08/11
The Womens Centre
Singing Group
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
3/08/11
Thuringowa Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
4/08/11
Aitkenvale PCYC
Tai Chi For Beginners
9:30 AM
0434 002 721
4/08/11
Riverway Arts Centre
Disco Inferno
7:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
4/08/11
Warrina Cineplex
TCG presents "Strength of Water" & "Farewell" - members only
7:15 PM
4771 5505
$12
4/08/11
Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
4/08/11
Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
5/08/11
The Womens Centre
Women Beyond 2000
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
5/08/11
The Womens Centre
BBQ Lunch the 1st Friday of the Month
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
5/08/11
Riverway Arts Centre
Disco Inferno
7:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
5/08/11
Aitkenvale Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
4727 9797
6/08/11
Townsville Civic Theatre
Young Families Concert
10:00 AM
6/08/11
Riverway Arts Centre
Disco Inferno
7:30 PM
6/08/11
Tyto Wetlands, Ingham
Australian-Italian Festival 2011 -'mangiamo, beviamo e cantiamo'
4727 9797
Cost
4776 5288
Free $10
6/08/11
Willows on Wheels,Parkside Drive
Junior Roller Disco
6:30 PM
0409 767 184
7/08/11
The Strand, Tobruk Pool
The Townsville Running Festival
All Day
www.townsvillerunningfestival.com
Cost
7/08/11
32 Burke Street, North Ward
Tennis Townsville's Centenary Celebrations Family Fun Day
11:00 AM
4721 5129
Free
8/08/11
The Womens Centre
Balancing Life
10:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
8/08/11
The Womens Centre
Yoga Class
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
Age:
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CareerExpo
8 August at 1Oam Tsville RSLStadium For more info: www.careersevent.com
DATE
VENUE
8/08/11
Townsville RSL Stadium
LaTraviata
8 August at 7.3Opm Tsville CivicTheatre For more information: (07) 4772 9797
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Townsville Careers EXPO
TIME 10:00 AM
blue = adults
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RugbyLeague
Circus Oz
CowboysVsBroncos 12 August @ 7pm For more info: www.cowboys.com.au
FOR MORE INFO www.careersevent.com
COST Free
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DATE
PakClub
19 August 7.3Opm the Civic Theatre
Bollywood Sunday 21 August Brothers
For more information: (07) 4727 9797
For more information: (07) 4773 6699
VENUE
19/08/11 Pimlico Performing Arts Centre
green = kids
ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Townsville Little Theatre presents: Kiss of Death
TIME 8:00 PM
blue = adults
FridayFlicks 28 August at 6pm at Heatley Park
For more info: www.fridayflicks.com.au
FOR MORE INFO 4727 9797
COST Cost
8/08/11
Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
19/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
Circus Oz: Steampowered
7:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
8/08/11
Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
19/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
4772 4800
Cost
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
8/08/11
Townsville Civic Theatre
La Traviata
7:30 PM
4772 9797
Cost
20/08/11 Strand Park
Townsville Cultural Fest 2011
9/08/11
The Womens Centre
Creating Choices
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
20/08/11 Pimlico Performing Arts Centre
Townsville Little Theatre presents: Kiss of Death
9/08/11
Townsville Civic Theatre
La Traviata
7:30 PM
4772 9797
Cost
20/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
Circus Oz: Steampowered
7:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
9/08/11
Flinders Street Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
20/08/11 Ignatius Park College Hall
School Disco
7:00 PM
4727 9797
$10
9/08/11
The Womens Centre
10/08/11 Pallarenda, 3 Mile Ck Turnoff
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Garden Group
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
20/08/11 Thuringowa Central Library
Floor Talk: From the Publishers Mouth - Stephen Greenwood
11:00 AM
4773 8811
Free
Family Double Helix Event: Astronomy Night
6:30 PM
4753 8518
Free
21/08/11 Thuringowa World of Learning
Centre Fun Run - Prizes, sausage sizzle and drinks
10:00 AM
4773 7155
$5
4772 4800
Cost
3:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
10/08/11 The Womens Centre
Playgroup
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
21/08/11 Strand Park
Townsville Cultural Fest 2011
10/08/11 The Womens Centre
Singing Group
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
21/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
Circus Oz: Steampowered
10/08/11 Kirwan Health Campus
Diabetes Education Group
1:00 PM
4799 9500
Free
21/08/11 Queens Gardens
IGA "Hill 4 Hearts" Charity Walk
8:00 AM
4796 1337
$10-$15
10/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
22/08/11 The Womens Centre
Balancing Life
10:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
11/08/11 Townsville Entertainment Centre
2011 Queensland Derby Dinner
7:00 PM
1300 GO COWBOYS
Cost
22/08/11 The Womens Centre
Yoga Class
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
11/08/11 Jupiters Townsville
NAIDOC at Night - Change, Next step is Ours
6:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
22/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
11/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Floor Talk: NQ Deserted Towns: Colin Hooper
7:00 PM
4727 8310
Free
22/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
11/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
23/08/11 The Womens Centre
Creating Choices
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
11/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
23/08/11 Flinders Street Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
12/08/11 The Womens Centre
Women Beyond 2000
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
23/08/11 The Womens Centre
Garden Group
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
12/08/11 Dairy Farmers Stadium
NRL: NQ Cowboys Vs Broncos
7:00 PM
www.cowboys.com.au
Cost
24/08/11 The Womens Centre
Playgroup
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
12/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
24/08/11 The Womens Centre
Singing Group
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
14/08/11 Gregory Street Amphitheatre
Full Moon Drum Circle
6:00 PM
www.therhythmconnection.com
Free
24/08/11 Sheriff Park, Mundingburra
Seniors Week Event: Seniors Picnic in the Park
4727 9000
Free
14/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
Dylan Moran Yeah Yeah Stand Up comedy Show
7:30 PM
4727 9797
Cost
24/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
The Ten Tenors - Double Platinum World Tour
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
15/08/11 The Womens Centre
Balancing Life
10:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
24/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
15/08/11 The Womens Centre
Yoga Class
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
25/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
15/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
25/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
15/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
26/08/11 The Womens Centre
Women Beyond 2000
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free Free
16/08/11 The Womens Centre
Creating Choices
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
26/08/11 Sports House North Ward
Workshop: Physical Activity for Older People
10:00 AM
4799 7010
16/08/11 Townsville Civic Theatre
Beethoven's 9th Symphony
7:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
26/08/11 Heatley Park, Fulham Road
Friday Flicks
6:00 PM
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Free
16/08/11 Riverway Arts Centre
Arj Barker - Eleven - Sometimes 10 Just Isn't Enough
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
26/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
16/08/11 Flinders Street Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
27/08/11 Townsville Showgrounds
Townsville Hospital Foundation "Book Fair"
8:00 AM
4796 1337
Free
16/08/11 The Womens Centre
Garden Group
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
28/08/11 Kirwan Aquatic Centre
Family Fun Day - The Cure Starts Now Fundraiser
9:00 AM
4751 8234
Free
17/08/11 The Womens Centre
Playgroup
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
28/08/11 Townsville Showgrounds
Townsville Hospital Foundation "Book Fair"
8:00 AM
4796 1337
Free
17/08/11 The Womens Centre
Singing Group
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
28/08/11 Alma Bay Park, Magnetic Island
Seniors Week Event: Seniors Music Day on Magnetic Island
12:30 PM
47279000
Free
17/08/11 Strand Park
Townsville Cultural Fest 2011
4772 4800
Cost
28/08/11 JCU Sports Precint
2011 Sporting Adantage Townsville Corporate Games
9:00 AM
4788 7196
17/08/11 Pimlico Performing Arts Centre
Townsville Little Theatre presents: Kiss of Death
8:00 PM
4727 9797
Cost
29/08/11 The Womens Centre
Balancing Life
10:30 AM
4775 7555
Free
17/08/11 Dan Gleeson Park, Kirwan
Playgroup QLD, Playgroup in the Park
9:30 AM
4721 2304
Free
29/08/11 The Womens Centre
Yoga Class
12:00 PM
4775 7555
Free
17/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
18/08/11 Strand Park
Townsville Cultural Fest 2011
4772 8819
Free
29/08/11 Dairy Farmers Stadium
NRL: NQ Cowboys Vs Sharks
7:00 PM
www.cowboys.com.au
Cost
4772 4800
Cost
29/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
18/08/11 Pimlico Performing Arts Centre
Townsville Little Theatre presents: Kiss of Death
8:00 PM
47279797
Cost
29/08/11 Aitkenvale Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
18/08/11 Warrina Cineplex
TCG presents "Mammuth" & "Eveyr Jack has a jill" - members only
7:15 PM
4771 5505
Cost
30/08/11 The Womens Centre
Creating Choices
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
18/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
30/08/11 The Womens Centre
Playgroup
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
18/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Baby Rhyme Time
11:00 AM
4773 8819
Free
30/08/11 Flinders Street Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
19/08/11 Cranbrook State School
30th Anniversary School Fete
5:00 PM
0401 169 119
Free
30/08/11 The Womens Centre
Garden Group
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
19/08/11 The Womens Centre
Women Beyond 2000
10:00 AM
4775 7555
Free
31/08/11 The Womens Centre
Singing Group
12:30 PM
4775 7555
Free
19/08/11 Strand Park
Townsville Cultural Fest 2011
4772 4800
Cost
31/08/11 Thuringowa Library
Storytime for PreSchoolers
10:00 AM
4772 8819
Free
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regular weekly events Riverways Lagoon Fri 10 Dec to Wed 26 Jan (excluding Fri 31 Dec) Friday 31 December Monday to Sunday – 9am to 9pm For more info visit: www.townsville.qld.gov.au Townsville Rockpark The Water Park is closed every Tue and Wed for cleaning and maintenance (except it is open daily on Queensland Public Holidays, and during Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays). For more info call 4727 9000 Operating hours: April & May: 10am to 6pm June to August: 10am to 5pm September to November: 10am to 6pm December to March: 10am to 8pm” Northern Beaches Leisure Centre (1 Dec 2010 to 31 Jan 2011) Monday to Friday - 6am to 8pm Saturday - 7am to 7pm Sunday - 7am to 6pm Community TimeOut Community Time Out is an informal opportunity for you to visit your local community centre. Have fun, share your skills and interests with others, get new ideas and info, meet new friends, or just have a cuppa. For more info 4727 9050
Oonoonba Community Centre - Every Wed 9am-12noon Wulguru Community Centre - Every Fri 1.30pm-4.30pm Strand Presents: Entertainment on the Strand Free Live Entertainment on the Strand - see www.townsville. qld.gov.au/community/events/Pages/strandpresents.aspx For more info 4727 9000 North Queensland Jazz Club Regular Jazz Night (more info call 0413 456 542 Marie Gibson) Venue: Townsville PCYC, Wellington Street, Aitkenvale Time: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 5.30pm - 9pm Cost: $10 members & $15 non-members We feature a range of very talented local bands playing great jazz music in a relaxed, friendly environment. The regular jazz night always has a sit-in bracket and visiting musicians are encouraged to come up and play. Dancers are most welcome! Townsville Mini Golf Fun Park - For info 4771 3999 Traffic Light Tuesday: 7pm to 9pm. A meet and greet event for 18+ patrons, including half price Mini Golf. Wear the Traffic Light colours to show your relationship status: (Green - single, Yellow – nothing certain, and Red – unavailable.) Make new friends or maybe even find your perfect match. A fun filled night is guaranteed.
Wet Wednesday: 5pm to 9pm. All ages welcome. Each Weds evening in December, January, February and March. Summer nights are HOT!! So lets turn the sprinklers on and cool off. Cool summer night fun with Wet Wednesday Mini Golf. Come prepared to get wet and also prepared for fun. Licensed Bar will be operating to cool off even more. Thursday Social Competition: Come to win or just for fun. Chances are you may do both!! All ages welcome. $10 per competitor for 18 holes of challenging Mini Golf. Register singularly or in pairs between 6pm and 6.45pm. Tee off at 7pm. Winning prize $50. 1st and 2nd runners up receive free pass to try again the following week. Bar operating throughout the evening. Friday: (fortnightly) Youth Disco, Rides and Mini Golf. 6.30 to 9.30pm. Alcohol and Drug free event for High School Age patrons. $20 per person for Safe, supervised fun for teenagers. (Current High School ID essential) Friday: (fortnightly) Drive in Movie. Yes, Drive in Movies at Townsville Mini Golf. Relive the fun days of the Drive In era. Space is limited so booking is essential. $35 per car (limit 8 seats) for Movie and Mini Golf. Food, Bar, and refreshments available. Mini golf from 6pm to 7.30pm and Movie screening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Seating areas also available if you wish not to bring the car.
regular markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park SHOWGROUND MARKETS 6.30am-1pm every Sun at Townsville Showgrounds WILLOWS MARKETS 8am-12.30pm every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC
BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café
CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street
MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday
CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month
THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month
INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park
HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore
AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park
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Jaxon Stewart having fun at Riverway
Playground fun at Riverway
Playground fun at Riverway
Silas Wickham at Riverway
Playground fun at Riverway
Bike riding at Riverway
Out & About photos thanks to the team at insight creative > www.insightcreative.com.au
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PakBaby feature Feature story thanks to Shannon du Plessis
Stockland Northshore Main Street, Burdell QLD 4817 pHoNe 07 4774 8298
Now opeN FliNders pavillioN Flinders Square pHoNe 4724 4028
early arrival The premature birth of a baby sometimes brings more heartache than joy, writes Shannon du Plessis When my daughter was born two weeks before
abortion, history of premature births in the
emotional trauma, grief and often ongoing
her due date I thought: “Great … there go my last
family, mother’s age (younger than 18 or older
health concerns for themselves and their
moments of rest and relaxation.” I was excited
than 40), pre-eclampsia, uterine or cervical
children. In most cases the mother is discharged
about meeting my baby, but I was put out by the
abnormalities, thrombophilia (clotting disorder),
from hospital while the baby stays for an
fact that I had made plans for those two weeks
alcohol or drug abuse, and placental risks.
extended period of time which often creates a
involving massages, pedicures and cooking meals to freeze for later.
premature baby survives. These include the
mopping the floors and packing my bag to take
baby’s gestational age and weight at the time
to hospital. For some reason I felt the house
of birth as well as the presence or absence of
needed to be spotless before the baby arrived,
breathing problems, congenital abnormalities or
as if this little mini-me would be horrified at
malformations and other severe diseases.
course, was so I would not have to lift a finger to do housework when I came home from hospital a few days later. The “nesting” instinct is really just a term for mothers who plan ahead.
Gestational age is important because it determines if the baby’s organs, particularly the lungs, have developed enough to allow the baby to live within the limits of our current technology. Because of this, many premature babies who do
So my final trimester was cut a wee bit short, but
survive have additional health complications in
I was prepared for the birth and my husband
the future. These include respiratory problems,
and I were both ready to meet our baby. Imagine
pneumonia, infection, hernia and sepsis.
then, if instead of being two weeks early, she arrived two months early.
The survival rate for a baby born at 23 weeks is less than 10%, 24 weeks 50%, and this gradually
A normal pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks.
improves up to 30 weeks or longer at 98%.
A premature or preterm birth is when a baby is
However statistics for a major disability among
born earlier than 37 weeks of pregnancy. It is
survivors is startling: 30% of babies born at 23
unknown why many premature births occur, but
weeks have a major disability, as do 20% born at
there are a variety of risk factors that increase
24 weeks, and 10% born at 28 weeks and older.
the chances of a baby being born too early. Risks include: multiple births, previous premature births, a short period between pregnancies, smoking, chronic illness, recurring infection,
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many factors that determine whether a
Instead I spent the early stages of labour
the sight of a speck of dust. The real reason, of
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Just as there are many risks, there are also
It must be incredibly heartbreaking and stressful for parents and families suddenly faced with a premature birth. These families experience
sense of isolation, sadness, guilt, anger, shock and anxiety. The parents are overwhelmed with unfamiliar medical terms relating to their baby’s condition, a variety of specialist doctors, and a ward full of huge beeping machines attached to tiny, helpless babies.
Support for Premmie Families: • The National Premmie Foundation is a non-profit group offering support and information for families, carers and health professionals. Visit www.prembaby.org.au or call 1300 PREMBABY/1300 773 622 • Queensland-based PIPA (Preterm Infants’ Parents’ Association) which is run by parents of preterm babies and offers practical and emotional support for parents and families whose babies are admitted to Special and Intensive Care Nurseries. Visit www.pipa.org.au or phone Kim Rivers on 3216 5114. .
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pakbaby Kool Designs
Babes in arms
This month’s Babes in Arms movie sessions at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas are: AUG 3 - Bad Teacher AUG 10 - Harry Potter 7 Part 2 3D AUG 17 - Glee 3D (*3D sites only) AUG 24 - Jane Eyre AUG 30 - Friends with Benefits Don’t forget that any noisy under 5 year olds are welcome! And, the lights are dimmed rather than dark so they can wander around. Popular amongst mums for baby showers and birthdays, Koolaman Designs is owned
Maternity ward chic
and run by two sisters, who specialise in creating beautiful personalised jewellery
Tips for tiredness Motherhood is tiring even without the sleep deprivation so it’s important to do some basic things for your body to prevent tiredness. These include: [1] Nutrition - Our bodies have a few
[2] Water – keep you body topped up by
simple requirements including basic nutrition
drinking water regularly because it’s hard to
and that means more than a bite of leftover
function well when the body is dehydrated.
toast. Did you know amino acids (proteins) only stay in the body for a few hours? They are the building blocks of our structures and hormones and we need to eat them often.
[3] Oxygen – Taking deep breaths floods the body with oxygen. When was the last time you took a deep breath?
Protein sources are fish, eggs, meat, seeds and nuts.
Fashionable dummies decorated with ‘bling’ have recently been banned in Australia and the blanket ban also applies to chains. Some chains are on the market that have been tested to Australian toy standards but the ban has been put in place whilst the department of consumer protection decides if they should implement a new specific standard. The main concern is home made “cottage industry” products sold over the internet that have pieces that may fall off and become a choking hazard. Parents who might be using these dummies are advised to discontinue their use and discard them.
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the business from their homes and the pieces are handstamped at Koolaman station, a remote property in rural NSW. The pieces range from pendants, bangles, earrings, cufflinks and chains. For more information and to view the entire range, go to www.koolamandesigns.com.au
Colic
baby but not looking forward to the thought
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Burping after each feed is also important.
of designer hospital gowns from Designer
identify why our baby is crying and one of
Going for a walk or giving them a warm bath
Mamas.
the more difficult problems to identify is colic.
and gentle massage may also soothe them.
Colic can affect up to 20% of babies in the although wind and indigestion have been suggested as culprits. Colic may be relieved in a number of ways such as swaddling the
One minute your toddler is sitting quietly, the next you turn around to see them launching off the sofa. Or death-defying attempts at riding a scooter end up in a crumpled mess at the bottom of the driveway. Broken bones and bruises are a normal part of growing up. So here’s what to do when it’s time to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
of looking drab in the standard ‘one size fits
We all know how frustrating it can be to
first few months and it has no known causes
Baby first aid
Excited by the impending arrival of your new
baby, holding and rocking the baby, sitting baby upright when feeding and smaller frequent feeds. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid tea, coffee, spicy foods and alcohol. If you’re bottle-feeding make sure the flow is not too fast.
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give medication, however if you are finding
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it difficult to cope talk to your GP. Eliminating
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cows milk protein from your baby’s diet might help; this should be done for one week to see if it makes any difference. There are also
down the arms for easy breastfeeding. They’re available in a variety of gorgeous
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• For sprains and strains remember RICE: Rest; Icepacks; Compression and Elevation.
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With broken bones and fractures immobilise the patient and the injured limb. Use padded splints and bandages to prevent movement.
• Be careful not to cut off circulation with bandages that are too tight. • If unsure if the injury is a sprain or a fracture always treat as a fracture. • Seek medical assistance.
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Extreme mothering moments
Q&A: parenting
Extreme mothering moments, we’ve all had them. They usually occur at times of high stress, like trying to get to swimming lessons or a birthday party that inexplicitly starts at 9am.
Send in your parenting questions to our parenting expert and child psychologist Jutta Dempsey
For me, extreme mothering occurs when
and pacing the kitchen, annoyed because we’re
Extreme mothering moments come when
preparing to go out to dinner. On these nights
running late. When he does finally respond
complete control over the situation seems the
I’ve found myself breastfeeding and tucking
everything he does is, of course, wrong.
only way out. It’s when the family needs to
children into bed decked out in full make up, underwear and high heels because I’m not game enough to put my clothes on until the children are in bed asleep. It would be any man’s fantasy, except the person clad in such attire is short and angry. I holler down the hall for help but my pleas go unheard because my husband is fully dressed
“Don’t wrap him that way or he will never settle,” usually comes first, followed by “if you leave the door open that much he will only get up again in
understand that if everyone would just listen and do exactly as I say, then maybe we can all get out of here alive…
five minutes,” or “those are the wrong pajamas,
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environment around them, such as family and school. Your 6 years old, has not yet developed the ability to calm himself. When he knows that he can cool the rage building within him, he will gain a sense of self-control, self-esteem, and mastery. Your expectation for him to gain this skill is important.
Anger is a normal way for children (and adults) to express their feelings of disappointment, hurt, confusion, fear, frustration and rage. When your 6 year old son has lost a game he needs to express these feelings. All children go through predictable stages that involve learning to master their feelings and behaviour and learning to think about others. Children pass through these stages of development at different speeds depending on temperament and the
You can help him in many ways. Here are a few: Help him learn the language of self-control and sportsmanship. Role play with him and use simple phrases such as “you take your turn and I will go after you” or “I am mad right now. I need to play alone for a minute”. Then make clear your expectation that he uses them. Help him learn to use self-soothing techniques. When he was younger you would help him to
sooth himself by providing a dummy, music, massage and distractions among other things. At 6 years old he needs to learn his own “soothers” such as relaxation, active distraction, and other ways of thinking about his loss. Role Model. Like all children, the role modelling provided to him is of the utmost importance to how motivated he is to change the way he deals with his anger. It is important to make sure that the sex-role stereotype of boys earning recognition for their physical feats and their ability to “punch out” their enemies is balanced with a family value of teaching boys to handle frustrations and conflicts peacefully. If you would like to ask Jutta a question please send an email to elaine@pakmag.com.au
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READER QUESTION: My Year 9 son suffers from anxiety. Among other things, he worries constantly about his teachers and school, how he looks and whether or not his friends will keep liking him. His anxiety appears to be making it difficult for him to concentrate in class and to enjoy his time with friends and family. We are all born with two fears – the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises, but as we develop, so too do the number and intensity of our fears. However, when people worry excessively, experience a general sense of doom or are scared for no particular reason, there is cause for concern. Anxious children may have learned that the world is a dangerous place from observing parents, relatives, peers or the media. Your son may be overestimating the likelihood and
seriousness of something bad happening to him. Working through these questions can help fearful teenagers think more realistically and therefore reduce anxiety: • What event is causing the anxiety? What is happening? What has happened? • What are their thoughts and feelings about this event? • What evidence is there that something bad will happen? What else could happen? What happened when they worried before? What has happened to other people in the same situation? • If the event did happen how would they handle it? What will they do about how they feel? This may help put your son’s fears and worries
in perspective. Another strategy is for you to challenge his negative thoughts and words (Ask him: Is that really how it is?) Find out all you can from organisations such as the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (www.crufad.unsw.edu.au); Beyond Blue and the Macquarie Psychology Unit (www. psy.mq.edu.au/profserv.htm). If you continue to have concerns, it may be appropriate to request a referral to the school’s Guidance Officer or a psychologist for counselling. Denise Bewert is a Guidance Officer, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a question about your teenager send an email to: denise.bewert@bigpond.com
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What not to wear? Or what to wear?
Wardrobe wakeup
We can ansWer your question!
Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras
Maternity wear a new web-based program, My Private stylist, is transforming lives and wardrobes everywhere. stylist and image consultant Gerlinda aras said the program makes fashion recommendations for women, based upon their personal measurements. “the program tells you what clothing you should wear for your body shape, age and measurements. no matter if you require clothing for business or pleasure, My Private stylist makes recommendations for your clothing, hairstyle, shoes, eyewear and accessories,” Ms aras said. “ To find out more about the My Private stylist program, go to website www.mirrorimageconsultations.myprivatestylist.com/
A lot has changed in maternity wear since I was first pregnant ten years ago. Back then the only choices for a maternity bra were white or beige and after 37 weeks the only thing you could find to fit was your husbands T-shirts! These days there is a large range of sexy maternity bras, some even have safe
Maternity Wear Tips
underwire, and you can find beautiful
• Unless you are Angelina Jolie you are
maternity clothes that will last you right from
unlikely to fit into your normal clothes for
the first trimester through to breastfeeding.
a few months so be prepared to wear your
You don’t need to spend thousands on a whole new wardrobe when you
maternity clothes a little longer than you anticipated.
become pregnant; you can purchase a few
• There are clever little accessories to extend
inexpensive ‘regular’ tops and dresses in a
the life of your normal pants and skirts.
stretchy fabric that will grow with you.
Your basic maternity wardrobe should include: • 2 x maternity bras
• Avoid strappy tops and dresses that may show more bra than bust. • Invest in a post pregnancy belly wrap. They get your tummy back into shape much quicker and if you’ve had a caesarean it
• 1 x dark denim jeans
helps with the healing process.
• 1 x ¾ casual shorts
• After you’ve finished with your maternity
• 1 x skirt • 4-5 smart casual tops
Trina’s makeover
After
clothes, pack them away ready for the next baby.
• 3 x day dresses • 1 x evening dress
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Grand parents
fav pet shots
Story thanks to Elaine Seager
Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!
this month’s entries
Jube chewing his fav shoe
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generation gap Most grandparents love their role in the family – they’ve done all the hard yakka of raising their own kids and now they can sit back and enjoy quality time with their grandchildren. How often do we hear the quip about them getting to have all the fun and then being able to hand them back when they’ve had enough? These days though, handing them back is not
Of course, not all grandparents are the same.
so easy with many grandparents taking a more
Some grandparents gladly jump at the chance
active role in the raising of grandchildren. While
to be involved and love feeling needed again; for
there are no official figures it has been estimated
others burping and changing nappies doesn’t
that modern grandparents provide as much as
quite fit with their dreams for retirement and
50% of childcare in Australia. The increase in
can limit their social life (it’s not quite so easy for
single parent families, mums going back to work
grandparents to meet their friends for a coffee
and the cost of formal childcare causes many to
with a 3 year old pulling at their ankles). Parents
rely, at least in part, on family members to share
may also need to be especially considerate of
the responsibility.
younger grandparents who are still working
Whilst there are obvious benefits to this arrangement, including the fact that the children
themselves, since they can end up juggling responsibilities just as much as the parents.
are being looked after by people who genuinely
Whatever role the grandparents in your family
care about them, there are both positive and
play there’s no denying that children who
negative aspects for the grandparents. On the
are lucky enough to have a bond with their
one hand it provides them with an opportunity
grandparents benefit greatly from the extra love
to build a close bond with their grandchildren
and encouragement they receive through this
but on the other, caring for young children again
special relationship.
after all these years can be both physically and mentally challenging.
To celebrate Senior’s Week (August 20-28), the
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the amount of communication and negotiation
Or if enjoying some musical performances in a
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that occurs within the family. Clear agreements
relaxed and friendly atmosphere sounds more
and boundaries obviously need to be set up
your style, head to the Seniors’ Music Day on
beforehand to prevent any tensions occurring.
Magnetic Island on August 28. The event will
Grandparents are at the time of life where
run from 12.30pm until 3.30pm at Alma Bay.
they value their free time too so whilst they’re
Bookings are not required. To register for the
happy to help their children out they are also
picnic or for more information on either event
sensitive to being ‘put upon’ and used as unpaid
phone the Townsville Council customer
babysitters.
service centre on 1300 878 001 or visit
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Senior’s Picnic in the Park will held again this year
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Top 10 things grandparents can do with their grandchildren: • Introduce them to different music – play your old ‘records’, sing them ‘My Generation’ and ‘When I’m 64’! • Teach them about your favourite hobbies eg. knitting, crocheting, woodwork, gardening etc • Show them your old photo albums, tell them about their family and share your life stories • Play ‘what do you know?’ games • Show them old mementoes and things you’ve collected • Do a puzzle together • Make and play with homemade toys eg. paper aeroplanes •
Write letters – today’s Gen Z’s know how to play on iphones but there’s still nothing to beat the excitement of receiving snail mail
• Keep a scrapbook of all the things you do together • Teach them how to play chess or card games
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Sibling Rivalry Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey
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They fight all the time! Child Psychologist Jutta Dempsey unravels sibling rivalry When your kids fight, it’s upsetting for the whole
To avoid siblings fighting over attention, have
• Is your morning or evening routine too hectic –
family, but it’s also a good opportunity for your
strategies in place for one-on-one time with
does it need to be more child-friendly?
children to learn how to handle conflict and for
each child. These should be on a regular basis so
you to teach them important problem solving
that any problems they have can be discussed
and emotional control strategies.
and your relationship strengthened. If children
There are six major reasons why siblings tend to fight: • Fights over toys
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it inappropriately by telling tales, pretending to be hurt or escalating arguments by shouting or hitting until they can’t be ignored. For children over four years, teach them to ask for attention
• Fights caused by children feeling crowded or
appropriately by giving them the words to use
needing more time alone
or non-verbal cues that say they need your time. Then give them the attention as soon as
• Fights caused by children feeling slighted
you are free. This won’t work for children under
over fairness
four years old who require immediate hugs and
• Fights used to get parents’ attention • Fights because kids are bored and restless
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don’t get the attention they need they may get
reassurance. Quarrels caused by meltdowns are particularly difficult to deal with when they occur in public
• Fights caused by physical or emotional
or at the “heated” time of day. Working out the
meltdowns.
message behind the meltdown is of utmost importance in rectifying and preventing one. For
It helps to identify the reason for the quarrel so
example:
you know how to handle it at the time and also, so you can teach coping strategies to prevent it
• Is your child coming down with a cold, flu
happening again.
or other illness?
As a family you should have agreed rules and
• Are you pushing yourself and the kids
solutions to cover most of the issues that end in
too hard?
quarrels. For example, what are the rules about special toys in your home and where they are stored compared to shared toys? How long can
• Are you expecting behaviour that is beyond your child’s development?
they play with a toy before sharing it? When a
• Has something upsetting happened to your
battle then erupts the children need only be
child at school or day care?
Prevention is the best approach, but when it happens then your response depends very much on the age of your children. 0-4 Years: Tune in to your child’s physical needs and try to get them to do the same, even while they are quarrelling with their sibling. If they can use the words to tell you what the problem is, then reward them, such as “I’m hungry” leading to food. Plan all transition periods with routines and rituals in mind that involve food, rest and nurturing. It is important to separate the siblings initially if possible. Quiet time chairs are excellent to achieve this. 5-8 Years: Find out what is going on in a caring and concerned manner behind the scenes of the quarrel. Once the real problem is identified you can problem solve with them the best way to handle the upset, rather than taking it out on their sibling. It is important to do this after an emotional cooling, such as time out, so that your child can reason calmly. Once you start treating conflicts as if they were opportunities, you are on your way to giving your children the best start. Jutta Dempsey is a parenting expert and child psychologist for Directions Learning and Behaviour Guidance.
reminded of the rules for them to be enforced.
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Family activities Story thanks to Lorraine Lawson
road runners: fun fitness Adults who run are usually very healthy. Their hearts are strong, they have dense bones (which will be important later in life), and they have a reduced risk for several diseases from the common cold to cancer. Running is one of the best aerobic exercises for
adults so why not capitalise on their enthusiasm
find that they are also very good across a wide
physical conditioning of your heart and lungs,
at a young age and get them running as a
range of sports and any sport that gets the blood
ensuring the efficient flow of blood and oxygen
regular daily exercise? It’s relatively inexpensive
flowing is healthy. Running is an individual sport,
around the body and decreasing the risk of a
(all they need is a good quality pair of running
it is competitive, challenging and also gives
heart attack.
shoes), can be done anywhere and it’s great
runners a sense of freedom,” says Townsville Road
training for other sports.
Runners juniors co-ordinator Brian Armit.
associated with running, like many other forms of
Of course, like any activity, there are risks.
“We try to encourage young runners to join an
exercise, it’s also a great stress reliever. One of the
Children need to be encouraged to drink
athletic club to learn how to run and to learn
many things that runners love about their sport
sufficient fluids, warm up properly before
speed, but as a club we facilitate lots of junior
is the euphoric, clear and calm state they get
running and stretch afterwards. It’s important to
events,” he says.
after a good long run, otherwise known as the
guide and supervise them so they avoid injury
“runner’s high”.
and allowing them to join an athletics club will
Not only are there tremendous health benefits
So, is it any good for kids? Medical experts agree that active children are healthier than those who are sedentary. What’s also been proven is that when children are engaged in regular sporting activities, it forms a good foundation for healthy exercise habits in later life. Children tend to enjoy running without too much encouragement from
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provide the necessary support if their parents are not runners.
Junior Running Events Townsville “There are always a number of youngsters who just want to run. These kids are at all the cross country races, they just love it. Sometimes we
Each year the Townsville Road Runners club holds a series of cross country races during April for all primary and secondary schools in the Northern region. They also hold junior races throughout the year in conjunction with their regular Saturday morning races and all major fun runs, the next being the Townsville Running Festival, August 7.
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Smile with a local Thanks to 4TO and Minty
smile with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about the worst thing our reader’s kids have done to them on a plane From: Kerrin Fisher On my three year old’s first plane
Prize
Winner
From: Tegan Hart My 2 year old son is going through a phase
trip (and maybe her last) the entire flight to
where he gets upset about smoke alarms going
Brisbane she screamed “let me off!” over and over.
off. On a flight last week he saw what he thought
All I could do was agree.
was a smoke alarm in the roof of the plane as
From: Natalie Ivers
we were preparing to take off. Of course he
Just as the plane was taking off and the seat belt
what other passengers wanted to hear.
signs were going on, my five month old did a
From: Toni McElligott
power explosion number three all down himself
screamed “oh no, smoke!” I’m sure that’s not
and over my white dress! We had to sit there and
We travelled a two leg trip by plan to Melbourne.
wait until the plane was stable and the seat belt
My 18 month old did ok the first leg but the
signs switched off. I had a yellow stain on me all
air pressure played havoc with her ears on the
day while he had spare clothes. Lovely!
second. She pretty much hollered the whole way.
I wanted to crawl under a rock. To top it off, at the end of the flight the people in front of us turned around and said “looks like you’re driving home to Townsville.”
From: Kelly Leonard Just as we were preparing to land my 18 month old, who was strapped to me via a toddler seatbelt, did an explosive poo. It leaked all over both of us. My four year old started yelling “I smell poo” at the top of his lungs. Joy.
Next month’s question: What’s the funniest thing your child has said about their daddy? Email your answers to “Smile With A Local” with your contact name, suburb and number to pakinfo@pakmag.com.au by August 18 and you could win!
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