PAKMAG Townsville - July 2011

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27 welcome note Hi everyone and welcome to our 8th edition. There are so many events to look forward to this month so check out our What’s On guide to keep you super organised so you don’t miss anything.

Last month we got to meet some of you at our first PakClub where we boogied the afternoon away. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thanks to all

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those who helped out. Looking forward to our next one as we all get to be Superheroes. Fun fun fun.

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On a personal note I have had a huge month. My son Lachlan and I cheered on proudly as my husband completed his first big triathlon, so proud of you Cam, and I became an Aunty again, to a

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04 Choosing Schools

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beautiful bundle of joy called Saxon. There

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is nothing better than becoming a Mum or

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Dad (as you all know) so welcome to the club Nadia.

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I hope you all get out and enjoy yourselves

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this month and if you have an upcoming event in the next few months we would love to hear about it. Until next time, happy reading and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Debbie

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31 CHADC - Normal Development 33 Tackling Teens/Parenting Questions

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Articles: Elaine Seager, Karen Keynes, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers

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what’s new july

what’s new july Townsville 400 Festival

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Movie Releases Townsville will be buzzing with activity in July with over 42 events to look forward to in just over 30 days. The Townsville 400 Festival is now in its third year and will be bringing you the Motoco Dam Fine Rally, an Adventurethon National Challenge, Offshore Powerboat Race, a Women’s V8’s Longest Lunch, Theatre performances and of course the Sucrogen Townsville 400 and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music as the show stoppers.

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallos Part 2 3D (TBA) In cinemas July 14

Bad Teacher (TBA)

• Zookini – Xstrata Annual Children’s Exhibition at the Perc Tucker Gallery runs until 10 July.

In cinemas July 21

Captain America (TBA) In cinemas July 28

Green Lantern (TBA) In cinemas August 4

WIN movie passes Mr. Popper’s Penguins follows the story of Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey), a high-powered New York businessman who suddenly inherits six penguins and finds his life turned upside down. Taking care of the animals is not easy, and he quickly hits major hurdles, but along the way he learns the value of family and friendship - human and otherwise.

In Cinemas 30 June 2011

Red Dog (TBA) In cinemas August 11

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and tell us who wrote the original children’s book of Mr. Popper’s Penguins and in what year was it published?

• Winter School Holiday Program – For full details visit the Townsville City Council at www.townsville.qld.gov.au • Dino Discoveries Holiday Program – At MTQ until 8 July • Townsville Show – Townsville Showgrounds 1-4 July • Townsville Offshore Superboat Race – best vantage points will be the Strand foreshore on 2-3 July • McDonalds Dance Expo – Entertainment by the region’s best dance groups and performers on a purpose-built stage right on the beach at Strand Park, Friday 8 July (4.30pm – 9pm). Get in to the rhythm with showcases from African Dance, Latin Vibration, Zumba and more!

• My Fair Lady Musical – Townsville Civic Theatre, 20 – 24 July. Tickets available from www.ticketshop.com.au

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School holiday activities CSIRO

Perc Tucker

• Make a Solar Oven (ages 5-8) – 1 July • Mythbusters (ages 5-15) – 5 July • Oceans Alive (ages 5-8) – 7 July

• FREE paper mache workshop on 10 July (10am-1pm).

Stockland (Aitkenvale) • Polly’s Crafts will be centre stage doing FREE sand art from 27 June - 2 July (10am-2pm).

Pinnacles Gallery • Low cost art workshops 11am-2pm on 6, 7 & 8 July. Ages vary. Call 4773 8871 to book.

July 17, call Ticketlink 1300 855 835 for info.

Come dressed as your favourite superhero to win prizes. Bookings recommended for diners – call 4773 6699. Brothers now also has its very own Kids Memberships, for only $1 they will get a BLK Membership starter pack which has a hat, water bottle, bag, and special membership card. Plus there will be monthly draws and promotions to win great prizes. Don’t forget Fridays is also Kids Nights with heaps of fun activities from 6pm.

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If you have a child less than 10 years of age, the chances are they had their hearing tested as a newborn baby by one of the portable machines funded by Quota International.

They are a community service club that has been operating in Townsville since 1975. This group of dedicated women have recently been fundraising to purchase ‘Front Row’ and ‘Togo’ systems to be used in schools. These systems are being used to help children to learn who otherwise may have had difficulty hearing or concentrating on what the teacher is saying.

These systems also help children suffering middle ear infections. So far the schools that have received systems are Central, Kelso, Rasmussen, Woodstock and Wulguru.

Their next fundraiser is a Secondhand Baby Goods Market to be held at Ryan Catholic Community Centre, Morindo Dr Kirwan on the 23 July. The Market will be open from 9am – 12noon with a $2 entry fee for those over 16.

Email townsvillequota@hotmail.com for more information.

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Cowboys & Aliens (TBA) In cinemas August 18

Theme: Superhero Sunday

Families are well catered for with these events:

In cinemas July 21

Larry Crowne (TBA)

Next PakClub: 17 July (5-7pm at Brothers)

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Reef Talk is a Festival highlight that showcases world-class scientists and Festival artists. This year’s Reef Talk on Sunday 31 July (11.30am) at the Townsville Civic Theatre will feature

George Crumb’s ‘Voice of the Whale’ and discuss the importance and fragility of the Great Barrier Reef. Bookings: call TicketShop on 4727 9797 or visit their website at www.patronbase.com/_AFCM/Productions

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Music Workshop Applications for the 2011 Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s (AFCM) Young String Ensemble Workshop are now open! This is an opportunity for local High School string students to attend a weekend of professional workshops held at Townsville Grammar School Music Centre (30 & 31 July). Students will be provided with four sessions of worldclass musical coaching by 2011 Festival artist Victoria Sayles (violin).

Participants will also get the chance to perform in a FREE community concert on Sunday 31st July at 3pm in C2 at the Townsville Civic Theatre. For more information go to www.afcm.com.au

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Choosing schools Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

choosing schools Statistics show that the majority of students in Australia still attend government schools, but many parents really struggle with deciding whether to go public or private. When it is time to send your first-born off to prep, just how do you choose which school is right for your child?

With a growing population, enrolment places are no longer a given at childcare and kindergartens and many kids miss out on places if they’re not enrolled from birth. This is now also happening at private and independent schools and parents need to get savvy and put their child’s name down at birth just to get a place. Ridiculous as this sounds, if parents have their heart set on a particular independent school then they really need to prepare and enrol early.

For parents who have chosen a government school they like, they need to find out if they live in the catchment area as more and more schools are now only accepting students who live in close proximity to the school. Parents generally don’t need to enrol until six to 12 months before the start of prep year at government schools, but it is worth enquiring earlier about enrolment prerequisites.

So you are considering an independent school?

A local private school principal says parents often choose independents schools for their strong values. “They are often looking for a disciplined learning environment that is complemented by strong pastoral care and focused personal, intellectual, emotional and spiritual outcomes

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that will best prepare their children for life beyond school”. Many independent schools offer additional curriculum options and consistently score high on NAPLAN testing. If students are talented in particular fields then an independent school which can support this talent may be a good option, and this also may contribute to the overall decision.

What are your options if you want to send your kids to a state school? Education Queensland records show that 491,450 students were enrolled in Queensland state schools in February this year, and the reasons parents send their children to government state schools are varied.

Some cannot afford to send their children to independent schools, some enrol too late and battle with long enrolment lists at independent schools, some never get a place at private schools due to an enormous number of positions being filled by siblings of current students, and then there are those parents who actually prefer government state schools. They may choose a state school because it is close to home, because they went to a state school when they were younger or because they would prefer to spend the money they save on a private education for

outer school activities such as music lessons, sporting activities, ballet, martial arts or something else.

It is unfortunate that many parents feel pressure trying to decide on a school because there is still a stigma among some circles that private schools are better, and feel the need to justify their choice. But what parents need to remember is that every school will try to encourage children to be the best they can be and a good teacher who nurtures creativity, imagination, play, learning and confidence, can mean a world of difference to a child’s education.

Tips for parents [1] Research your options as early as possible (even as early as your child’s birth) [2] Be aware of enrolment prerequisites such as catchment areas, religion, etc [3] Enrol as early as you can [4] Be confident in your decision and don’t be influenced by others

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

new early learning centre Construction is underway for a third St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centre for the Townsville community. It will be located next to the Good Shepherd Catholic Community School on Allambie Lane in Rasmussen and is expected to open in August.

With the canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop in October 2010, the Townsville Catholic Diocese and Catholic Education decided to re-brand the former Mary MacKillop Childcare Centres to St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres.

supported by the Townsville Catholic Diocese and Townsville Catholic Education. There are also centres located in Mundingburra, Kirwan, Ingham and Palm Island and each one caters for

service provided, which now includes a

babies aged from 6 weeks up to children of 6

Kindergarten program in some centres in

years of age. All centres are staffed by qualified

addition to the formal early learning programs.

early years’ professionals and the Kindergarten

Cathy Day said a Catholic Education is about

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St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres are

The new name and logo better reflects the

Townsville Catholic Education Director Dr

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also introduced to the Catholic faith and values”.

program is run by a qualified early childhood education teacher.

life-long learning. “Children who attend our St

For further information and enrolment details

Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres receive

contact the St Mary MacKillop Early Learning

a quality early years education program and are

Centre Consultant Tanya Amos on 4723 8487.

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Education feature Story thanks to Hayley Williams

smart kids The latest research proves how environmental influences impact brain development, writes Hayley Williams With recent brain development research,

development both directly by acting on

• Keep background noise to a minimum - noise

scientists can now provide great insight into

developing neurons, and indirectly by altering

from a TV, stereo or too many other children can

how our youngest brains continue to grow and

the course of pregnancy.

especially interfere with language learning.

identify specific aspects of a child’s environment

Nutrition

Parent/ family roles

that clearly affect their intellectual development.

Brain development is most sensitive to a baby’s

Your role as a parent also plays an important part.

develop after birth. They have been able to

Previously, brain development was thought to have been determined primarily by genetics but

nutrition between mid-gestation and two years of age. In particular, developing brains crave iron.

• Babies need an appropriate amount of iron

influences contribute about 50 percent of

either via breast milk or formula in the first six

a child’s intellectual development. Just like

months of life, and then via iron-fortified infant

protein, fats and vitamins, “interactions with

cereals and iron supplementation. Iron deficiency

other people and objects are vital nutrients for

has been clearly linked to cognitive deficits in

the growing and developing brain.” Genes and

• Be highly responsive to their needs. Accept

young children. It is critical for maintaining an

the environment interact at every step of brain

their individuality, consult and facilitate to help

adequate number of oxygen-carrying red blood

development, but they play very different roles.

them solve problems.

cells, which in turn are necessary to fuel brain

Importantly, different experiences will cause the

growth.

• Become very involved with your children.

Consistently spending quality time in shared activities.

• Expect mature behaviour and independence, set clear standards and expectations and see that

• Older children can obtain iron from egg yolk,

these are followed.

According to neuroscientist Lise Eliot “The brain

green and yellow vegetables, red meat, potatoes,

itself is literally moulded by experience. Every

tomatoes and raisins. Since vitamin C is required

The balance of these qualities varies depending on

sound, sight and thought leaves an imprint on

to absorb iron it’s a good idea to serve iron

the age of the children. However each is important

specific neural circuits, modifying the way future

sources with vitamin C rich foods, for example, an

in some way at every stage of a child’s life.

sights, sounds and thoughts will be registered.

orange with raisins.

Brain hardware is not fixed, but living, dynamic tissue that is constantly updating itself “. It is this “plasticity” of the brain that gives our children the ability to develop and change in response to the demands of their environment.

So, what can you do to optimise your child’s brain development?

Prenatal Influences

Activities & physical environment

The human brain begins forming very early in prenatal life, but in many ways, brain development is a lifelong project. The major

Brain development is “activity-dependent,”

difference between brain development in a

meaning that the electrical activity in every

child versus learning as an adult is a matter of

circuit - sensory, motor, emotional and cognitive,

degree: the brain is far more impressionable

shapes the way that circuit gets put together.

in early life than in maturity. This plasticity has

• Provide lots of variety in your child’s daily experiences and avoid long periods of time in the same area (playpens or high chairs).

Of all the environmental influences on a child’s

both a positive and a negative side. On the positive side, it means that young children’s brains are more open to learning and enriching influences. On the negative side, it also means

intelligence, those that occur within the womb

• Organise your home so your child can find play

that young children’s brains are more vulnerable

are the most potent.

materials themselves and make it safe enough

to developmental problems should their

that they can explore freely.

environment prove especially impoverished or

• Avoid smoking and drinking of alcohol, both

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more affectionate and emotionally supportive.

the latest research shows that environmental

brain to develop in different ways.

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• Become more nurturing, that is, physically

un-nurturing.

of which are known to affect brain development

• Toys are important but more so in terms of

and cognitive abilities of a fetus.

variety rather than quantity. Rotate toys regularly

The new developments in brain research clearly

(too many at once can create confusion and

show us what children need, the challenge is to

• Take vitamins such as folic acid and iron.

hampers their ability to focus).

ensure every child receives it.

• Minimise maternal stress. High levels of

• Expose children to a variety of people, places

stress hormones interfere with optimal brain

and experiences

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give flu the flick Each year in Australia the “flu” is estimated to result in more than 300,000 GP consultations, 18,000 hospital admissions and 1.5 million days off work. It also leads to approx 1500 deaths each year (predominantly in those aged 65 plus).

The flu (or Influenza) is a group of viruses that

• Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing

or higher. This is especially important with young

typically cause symptoms such as fever (38

and coughing to prevent transfer of infection.

children (under 38 is best and anything over

degrees or above), runny nose, headache, breathing problems or difficulty, lethargy and general malaise. Some forms also cause diarrhoea and vomiting. The symptoms are more severe than common colds and generally last for longer.

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eyes and mouth.

• Take supplements that boost your immune system such as Echinacea, Vitamin C, Zinc and Olive Leaf Extract.

• Rest – good sleep is important for your immune system.

If you do get sick, regularly monitor your

should be referred to your GP). Antiviral medicines such as Tamiflu and Relenza are available and should be taken within the first 48 hours after symptoms begin. Your GP or local pharmacy will be able to assist you if such treatment is required.

Matthew Calanna is a pharmacist and General Manager of Calanna Pharmacy

body temperature since flu is almost always accompanied by a fever of 37.7 to 38.8 degrees

Respiratory allergies

thanks to Dr Julia Driscoll

The cane is arrowing, the wattle is blooming and its’ pollens are carried by the winter winds. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching and streaming, your nose won’t stop running and your chest is wheezing. Welcome to respiratory allergy season in FNQ! It is also commonly known as “hayfever” and it

anything, can cause this physical response. The

corticosteroid – your doctor can prescribe this.

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presence of these common invaders and launches a battle to get rid of them. Various cells are incorporated in to the battle, one being the mast cell which releases histamine and causes all the symptoms to start. Pollen isn’t the only culprit. Dust, detergents, some foods - practically

• Try to avoid the allergen where possible.

• Flush out the allergen with a saline spray available at your chemist.

• Use an antihistamine preparation. There are several that won’t make you sleepy.

the scenery is at the moment. Even if it is seen through itchy, bleary eyes!

Dr Julia Driscoll is the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For more information go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

• If there is an ongoing problem use a nasal

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PakHealth feature Main story thanks to Gina Davis

hunger or craving?

green tips with Karen Keynes

Hunger versus craving – what’s the difference?

If you take your children grocery shopping

If you are concerned that your children eat more

[6] Encourage them to eat slowly – it takes about

you’ll know about the requests for treats at the

than their body needs here are some ways to help

checkout! “But I’m so hungry mum!” is the cry.

reduce non-hungry eating:

“Have this sandwich then”“Nooo – I need chips!”.

If your child is truly hungry they will eat anything because their body needs fuel whereas cravings are for specific foods and drinks.

20 minutes for the hunger signal to disappear.

[7] Give them more water to drink.

BPA has been in the news again recently but

with more than 100 published studies raising

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

what exactly is BPA and why does it have such

health concerns about the chemical.

(FSANZ) believes the current levels that we

[1] Say “no” to up-sizing takeaways

[8] Offer a variety of healthy choices at meal

[2] Use a smaller plate to dish foods

times but allow your child to be aware when

they’ve had enough and not just make them

used for Bisphenol A. It is a key building block

finish everything on the plate.

in the production of synthetic resins and

[3] Remove visual triggers from easy reach such

Signs of real hunger or thirst in children are:

as biscuits or chips. Don’t buy these ‘treats’ as

fatigue or lack of energy, whingeing, headache,

a routine; only special occasions.

poor attention, a long time since last meal or drink

[4] Plate a reasonable serving as snack food on to

and eating anything offered.

a plate instead of eating out of a packet.

[9] Provide other types of boredom busters.

a bad reputation? BPA is the abbreviation

polycarbonate plastics and is found in many

The following website has more useful

[5] Teach them how to be in tune with their

information: www.health.gov.au/internet/

food, eating when bored, sneaking food, wanting

stomach and the sense of fullness. Once it

healthyactive/publishing.nsf/content/eating

attention with food, wants more food after a big

feels full – stop eating and find something

meal and doesn’t know when to stop.

else to do.

Tips from Tessa at Smile Dental

Studies have shown that BPA leaches into food from the plastic lining of canned foods and from polycarbonate plastics. Cleaning

are exposed to, to be safe. However other countries, like Canada and Denmark have banned BPA from their products.

polycarbonate plastics with harsh detergents,

So the issue is not whether BPA is toxic, its

heating them in the microwave and using

how much our bodies can handle before it

BPA is a known toxin that acts as an endocrine

them to contain acidic or high-temperature

starts to do damage. More importantly, is it

disruptor, which means it can mimic the

liquids, will increase the rate at which the BPA

safe at all for babies and children?

body’s own hormones potentially leading to

leaches.

food containers including baby bottles.

[10] Don’t allow food in the TV room or bedrooms.

Signs of non-hungry eating are: always asking for

Start with a smile

BPA - Why the Bad reputation?

negative health effects.

Do your own research and make an informed

The results from the various BPA research

choice about the use of plastic bottles and

Concerns with BPA were first raised as a result

suggest that the greatest period of sensitivity

containers for your family.

of research conducted in the 1930s but the

to its effects is in early development (i.e.

adverse effects from its endocrine disrupting

babies and infants), and it has been linked

properties were only first reported in 1997.

to many health issues including obesity and

Since then it has been extensively investigated

breast cancer.

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Your new baby may not be born yet, but did you know that now is the perfect time for the whole family to visit the dentist?

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your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice.

Even these natural sugars will quickly cause tooth decay when left to pool in the mouth.

First to appear will be the two bottom front teeth. From the moment they break the skin, it’s time to start cleaning at least twice a day. There are many cleaning aids available but a warm flannel or face washer is often just as effective.

Water is always the best option – and should be given to rinse acids and sugars from the mouth after all food and drink. That goes for grown ups too!

Very young enamel is extremely susceptible to sugar and bacteria, and routine cleaning and a good diet are essential to preventing cavities from forming. It’s essential that you don’t put

Next month: Walking, talking and…toothpaste!

Tessa Smith is a Dental Hygienist and Pediatric Therapist. She is committed to creating a lifelong healthy attitude to dental health. Visit her at Smile Dental or pop by PakClub in July.

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While you can expect your baby’s first teeth at six months, they could actually arrive anytime between three and twelve months. But no matter when, it’s likely that it won’t be much fun for anyone! Your baby’s red and slightly swollen gums, increased saliva flow and irritability can be eased with cold teething rings and a dose of

children’s Paracetemol. Though keep in mind – teething doesn’t cause fever or nausea, so visit the doctor if you’re concerned.

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There is no bacteria in a baby’s mouth at birth, but they’re soon passed on through kissing, food testing and pacifiers. Maintaining excellent oral health will help prevent the early transfer of decay-causing bacteria and give your baby the best start possible.

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pakfood parents in the pantry Grilled Salmon with Wasabi Mash

kids in the kitchen Yummy Toffee Apples

• 750g potatoes, peeled, halved

• 10 small pink lady apples

• 1 cup (250ml) hot milk

• 4 cups white sugar

• 2 teaspoons wasabi paste or reconstituted wasabi powder

• 1 cup water

• 4 thick salmon fillets • 1/4 cup (60ml) light olive oil

• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar • 2 tsp red food colouring • 10 wooden sticks

• 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice • lime wedges and steamed broccolini to serve

Method

Method Wash and dry apples. Remove stems and push the sticks into the base. Set aside on a baking tray lined with baking paper. In a medium heavy based saucepan add the sugar and water over a low heat. When the sugar is dissolved, stop

Place potato in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil on medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and shake over low heat until dry. Mash well and beat in milk. Add 1 teaspoon of wasabi paste and season to taste. Cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, pat salmon dry with paper towel. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season to taste. Brush a chargrill with a little oil and heat on high until hot but not smoking. Cook salmon fillets for 3-5 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking.

Mix remaining wasabi with lime or lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Spoon mashed potato onto serving plates. Top with salmon.

Drizzle dressing around edge of each plate and serve with lime wedges and broccolini.

stirring the mixture and bring it to the boil. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush down any crystals that have formed on the sides of the pan and then stir in the cream of tartar and food colouring. Reduce heat to low and simmer the toffee for 20 minutes until it gets to hard crack stage. Turn off the heat and tilt your pan to dip the apples in the toffee. Stand the apples head down on the baking paper and leave to set at room temperature.

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VENUE

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Brothers Leagues Club

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E E M G T D U RI P F N O

Colour-it-in & win

blue = adults

Kids Night

Golf Comp

For more information: (07) 4773 6699

For more information: (07) 4771 3999

1 July at Brothers Leagues Club 6pm

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Kids Night- activities, games, craft

TIME 6:00 PM

9am July 5 at Mini Golf and Fun Park

FOR MORE INFO 4773 6699

COST Donation

1/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Make your own Solar Oven to take home.

10:00 AM

www.csiro.au/events

$12/$15

1/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Make your own Solar Oven to take home.

12:30 PM

www.csiro.au/events

$12/$15

1/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

The Witches by Roald Dahl

10:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

1/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

The Witches by Roald Dahl

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

1/07/11

Townsville Showgrounds

Townsville Show!!!

All Day

4771 4964

Cost

2/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

The Witches by Roald Dahl

2:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

2/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

The Witches by Roald Dahl

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

2/07/11

Townsville Showgrounds

Townsville Show!!!

All Day

4771 4964

Cost

2/07/11

Orchid Society Hall, Kirwan

Townsville Annual Shell Show

10:00 AM

4773 2817

$0/$2

2/07/11

The Strand

AOPC Offshore Powerboats - Australian Superboat Championships

All Day

www.aopc.com.au

Free

2/07/11

Wulguru Park

UFO Movie under the Stars: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

5:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

2/07/11

YWAM

Youth Street Teams

2:00 PM

1300 878 001

$9

2/07/11

YWAM

Youth Street Teams

5:30 PM

1300 878 001

Donation

3/07/11

Townsville Showgrounds

Townsville Show!!!

All Day

4771 4964

Cost

3/07/11

Orchid Society Hall, Kirwan

Townsville Annual Shell Show

10:00 AM

4773 2817

$0/$2

3/07/11

The Strand

AOPC Offshore Powerboats - Australian Superboat Championships

All Day

www.aopc.com.au

Free

4/07/11

Townsville Showgrounds

Townsville Show!!!

All Day

4771 4964

Cost

4/07/11

Museum of Tropical Queensland

MEET DINOMITE

11:30 AM

1300 878 001

Free

4/07/11

The Cultural Centre

Aboriginal Screen Printing Design

10:00 AM

1300 878 001

$14

5/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Mythbusters! Some discoveries will surprise you!

10:00 AM

www.csiro.au/events

$12/$15

5/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Mythbusters! Some discoveries will surprise you!

12:30 PM

www.csiro.au/events

$12/$15

5/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

OPEN HOUSE - Free Show, Theatre, Drama, Dance and Circus

10:30 AM

4773 6377

Free Free

5/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

OPEN WORKSHOP - Theatre, Drama, Dance and Circus

11:00 AM

4773 6377

5/07/11

La Luna Townsville

School Holiday Workshops

All Day

4773 6377

5/07/11

Mt Louisa House of Praise

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Twin Talk

9:30 AM

Jill 4775 6984

Free

5/07/11

Mini Golf and Fun Park

Mini Golf Competition

9:00 AM

4771 3999

Free

5/07/11

Museum of Tropical Queensland

MEET DINOMITE

11:30 AM

1300 878 001

Free

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NAIDOC

Corporate Breakfast 6 July @ 7.OOam

V8 Gala Ball

8 July at Townsville Entertainment Centre

For more information: (07) 4727 9797

DATE 5/07/11

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VENUE The Cultural Centre

green = kids

For info: www.jupiterstownsville.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Torres Strait Islander Craft Design

TIME 10:00 AM

blue = adults

what’s on july

RugbyLeague

My FairLady

CowboysVsTigers 16 July @ 7.OOpm For more info: www.cowboys.com.au

FOR MORE INFO 1300 878 001

COST

pink = family

DATE

green = kids

PakClub

8PM July 2O at the Civic Theatre

Super Hero Sunday 17 July @ Brothers

For more information: (07) 4727 9797

For more information: (07) 4773 6699

VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

$14

15/07/11 Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night- activities, games, craft

6:00 PM

blue = adults

FridayFlicks 29 July at 6.OOpm at Heatley Park For more info: www.fridayflicks.com.au

FOR MORE INFO 4773 6699

COST Donation

5/07/11

Aitkenvale Libraries

Legorama

10:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

15/07/11 Gregory Street Amphitheatre

Full Moon Drum Circle

6:00 PM

www.therhythmconnection.com

Free

6/07/11

Aitkenvale PCYC

Zumbatonic: Zumba for Kids 5-12yrs

3:30 PM

www.latinvibrations.com.au

$10p/c

15/07/11 Townsville Entertainment Centre

Craft & Sewing Show

10:00 AM

www.craftandsew.com.au

Cost

6/07/11

Mercure Inn, The Lakes

NAIDOC Corporate Breakfast

7:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

16/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

The Queensland Country Comfort Hour

8:00 PM

4727 9797

$49/$59

6/07/11

Kirwan Health Campus

Diabetes Education Group

9:00 AM

4799 9500

Free

16/07/11 Dairy Farmers Stadium

NRL: Cowboys VS Wests Tigers

7:00 PM

www.cowboys.com.au

Cost

6/07/11

Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

STATE OF ORIGIN: Qld V NSW - Game 3 Decider - GO QLD'ER!

7:00 PM

www.nrl.com/repgames

16/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Townsville Variety Dancing Circle Charity Ball

4772 3146

$15

6/07/11

St Theresa's Catholic Community Centre

UFO Movie under the Stars: Bran Nue Day

5:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

16/07/11 Townsville Entertainment Centre

Craft & Sewing Show

10:00 AM

www.craftandsew.com.au

Cost

6/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Clayables

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

17/07/11 Senior Citizens Centre

Sundalah Sunday

11:30 AM

0401 401 446

Cost

6/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Circus Circuit

11:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

17/07/11 Townsville Entertainment Centre

Craft & Sewing Show

10:00 AM

www.craftandsew.com.au

Cost

6/07/11

The Cultural Centre

Naidoc Hip Hop Dance Off

2:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

17/07/11 Brothers Leagues Club

PakClub-Super Hero Theme

5:00 PM

www.pakmag.com.au

Free

6/07/11

Museum of Tropical Queensland

MEET DINOMITE

11:30 AM

1300 878 001

Free

19/07/11 Mt Louisa House of Praise

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Chat and play morning

9:30 AM

Jill 4775 6984

Free

6/07/11

Thuringowa Central Library

Storytime

10:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

19/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

Rainbow's End

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

7/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Oceans Alive - all about the ocean and the sea creatures

10:00 AM

www.csiro.au/events

$12/$15

20/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Zumbatonic: Zumba for Kids 5-12yrs

3:30 PM

www.latinvibrations.com.au

$10p/c

$12/$15

7/07/11

NQ Science Education Centre, JCU

Oceans Alive - all about the ocean and the sea creatures

12:30 PM

www.csiro.au/events

7/07/11

Warrina Cineplex

TCG presents: 1960 - 70 Australian Film Retrospective

7:15 PM

www.cinemagroup.or.au

20/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

Rainbow's End

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

20/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

7/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Gleeks Unites

11:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

21/07/11 Warrina Cineplex

TCG presents: A single Man & Everlasting Moments

7:15 PM

4771 5505

7/07/11

Thuringowa Central Library

Harry Potter Party

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

21/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

7/07/11

Townsville Table Tennis Centre

Totally Table Tennis

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

$10

22/07/11 Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night- activities, games, craft

6:00 PM

4773 6699

Donation

7/07/11

Townsville PCYC

Indoor Skirmish

12:00 PM

1300 878 001

$10/$15

22/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

7/07/11

Willows on Wheels Roller Rink

Totts on Skates

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

Free

23/07/11 571 Ross River Road

Oak Valley Rural Fire Brigade Fundraiser

8:00 AM

4773 1006

Free

7/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Clowning Around

11:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

23/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

8:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Strand Park, The Strand

McDonalds Dance EXPO

All Day

4727 9000

Free

23/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

2:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Reid Park, Townsville

SUCROGEN Townsville 400 - V8 Supercar Race 2011

All Day

www.v8supercarevents.com.au

Cost

23/07/11 Ryan Catholic Community Center

Second Hand Baby Goods Market

9:00 AM

townsvillequota@hotmail.com

$2

8/07/11

Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night- activities, games, craft

6:00 PM

4773 6699

Donation

24/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

My Fair Lady

6:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Townsville Entertainment Centre

V8 Ladies Longest Lunch

12:00 PM

4771 4000

$60

25/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Raymond Crowe - Unusualist

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Townsville Entertainment Centre

V8 GALA BALL

6:30 PM

www.jupiterstownsville.com.au

Cost

26/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies- Black Tie

11:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

PAPER Boats

9:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

26/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

Loop the Loop - Gene Peterson

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

The Court Theatre

IMPRO Challenge

10:00 AM

1300 878 001

$15

27/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Zumbatonic: Zumba for Kids 5-12yrs

3:30 PM

www.latinvibrations.com.au

$10p/c

8/07/11

Thuringowa Central Library

LEGO NXT Robots

9:30 AM

1300 878 001

Free

27/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

Morning Melodies- Black Tie

11:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

8/07/11

Thuringowa Central Library

LEGO NXT Robots

11:30 AM

1300 878 001

Free

28/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

David Strassman - Chuck's Revenge

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost Donate

8/07/11

Thuringowa Central Library

LEGO NXT Robots

2:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

28/07/11 Townsville to Cairns

2011 BIG W Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride

All Day

0458 190 953

8/07/11

Townsville PCYC

UNTITLED - Youth Art and Music Event

6:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

28/07/11 Annandale Community Centre

Visual & Auditory Dyslexia | The Linda Mood Bell Programs

8:45 AM

1800 671 114

9/07/11

Reid Park, Townsville

SUCROGEN Townsville 400 - V8 Supercar Race 2011

All Day

www.v8supercarevents.com.au

Cost

29/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

David Strassman - Chuck's Revenge

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

9/07/11

Rowes Bay Park

UFO Movie under the Stars: Despicable Me

5:00 PM

1300 878 001

Free

29/07/11 Brothers Leagues Club

Kids Night- activities, games, craft

6:00 PM

4773 6699

Donation

10/07/11 Reid Park, Townsville

SUCROGEN Townsville 400 - V8 Supercar Race 2011

All Day

www.v8supercarevents.com.au

Cost

29/07/11 C2 @ Townsville Civic Theatre

What's an Orchestra - Qld Symphony Orchestra

11:00 AM

4727 9797

Cost

10/07/11 St Josephs School, Mundingburra

Thuringowa Country Music Association FUN DAY

2:00 PM

0417 199 744

Free

29/07/11 Townsville & National

Schools Tree Day, sponsored by TOYOTA

All Day

www.cowboys.com.au

10/07/11 YWAM

Youth Street Teams

2:00 PM

1300 878 001

$9

29/07/11 Townsville to Cairns

2011 BIG W Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride

All Day

0458 190 953

Donate

10/07/11 YWAM

Youth Street Live

5:30 PM

1300 878 001

Donation

29/07/11 Heatley Park, Heatley

Friday Flicks

6:00 PM

www.fridayflicks.com.au

Free

11/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Tai Chi for Beginners

9:00 AM

0434 002 721

Cost

30/07/11 Carlton Theatre at Carlyle Gardens

Community Fair - Townsville - FREE ENTRY

10:00 AM

0422 617 469

Free

11/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Tai Chi for Beginners

7:30 PM

0434 002 721

Cost

30/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

David Strassman - Chuck's Revenge

7:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

13/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Zumbatonic: Zumba for Kids 5-12yrs

3:30 PM

www.latinvibrations.com.au

$10p/c

30/07/11 Dairy Farmers Stadium

NRL: Cowboys VS Panthers

7:00:00 PM

www.cowboys.com.au

Cost

13/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

TURNS

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

30/07/11 Townsville to Cairns

2011 BIG W Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride

All Day

0458 190 953

Donate

13/07/11 Aitkenvale PCYC

Tai Chi for Beginners

7:00 PM

0434 002 721

Cost

31/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

REEF TALK - Importance and Fragility of the Great Barrier Reef

11:30 AM

4727 9797

Cost

14/07/11 Townsville Civic Theatre

TURNS

7:30 PM

4727 9797

Cost

31/07/11 Riverway Arts Centre, Thuringowa

David Strassman - Chuck's Revenge

6:00 PM

4727 9797

Cost

14/07/11 Townsville Entertainment Centre

Craft & Sewing Show

10:00 AM

www.craftandsew.com.au

Cost

31/07/11 Townsville & National

National Tree Day sponsored by TOYOTA

All Day

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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

mini mag prize page Winter word scramble

Winter dot to dot

Unscramble these words and you could win!!!

Join the dots, name the item & win a great prize!

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Simply email us the words at the end and you could win a prize! Send to: pakcompetitions@pakmag.com.au

Winter word search

Match the words & pictures

Find all of the words and when complete circle the remaining letters left to right, top to bottom to learn an interesting Winter fact and you could win a prize!!!

WORDS Blizzard Cold December Drifts February Freezing Frost Hockey Ice Icicles January March Shovel Skate Skiing Slush Snowman Snowstorm Tobbogan Wind Chill

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Match the word with the right picture and win!!!

Zebra Rhino Monkey Hippo Elephant Springbok Send in your entry and you could win a mystery prize!

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Connect the Dots!

Who is Lightning’s biggest fan?

Connect the dots to find out.

out & about

Ange’lique Lindeblad posing at her

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mum & dad’s wedding

Playground fun at the Strand

Happy days at the Strand

Cooling down at the Strand

Kiahni Acland enjoying the Strand

Fun in the sun at the Strand

Out & About photos thanks to the team at insight creative > www.insightcreative.com.au

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PakBaby feature Feature story thanks to QLD Health

a good night’s sleep Settling and sleep are words that new mums can become obsessed with. The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Brisbane Hospital has this advice.

Babies often need help to learn good sleep habits. It is not necessarily something they will do naturally but once they’ve been taught they will be able to fall asleep on their own and resettle themselves when they wake prematurely or

try the following:

clothing if necessary and avoid restrictive

[1] Comfort them by giving a gentle pat, rock or

wrapping methods

stroke while still in their cot.

[2] Avoiding over stimulating them before

[2] Only pat or rock them until they’re quiet and

sleep for longer periods, both day and night.

THEN STOP. Continue again if they cry but stop

as soon as they calm down. This process allows

your baby to go to sleep on their own but you

are assisting them by helping them to relax

and allowing sleep to come.

sleep time.

A good sleep routine helps your baby maintain

[3] Preventing over-tiredness. Up to 3 months

good health, growth and development. It protects

of age the average awake time is during

their immune system which reduces the chance of

feeding 60-90 minutes. This lengthens as

them becoming sick and it also makes them more

they grow older. Infants can sleep up to

settled, happier and easier to manage during the

17 hours a day.

It’s important to recognise your baby’s signs of

[3] When settling or re-settling your baby, avoid

eye contact with them and stand out of their

line of vision.

There are two states of sleep: 1) R.E.M (rapid eye

tiredness and to immediately start preparing them

movement) sleep or ‘light sleep and 2) non R.E.M

for bed. Typical signs of tiredness include: yawning

sleep or ‘deep sleep’. A sleep cycle includes time

and rubbing eyes, heavy eyelids or staring,

spent going through both light and deep sleep.

grizzling or crying, sucking, jerky movements,

Typically, adult cycles last 90 minutes, young

clenched fists or grimacing and frowning. As soon

babies last 20 to 40 minutes and older babies and

as you observe any of these signs begin your sleep

[6] This process may need to be repeated a few

children last 60 minutes. Brief awakenings occur

routine – check their nappy, lay them in bed on

between these cycles so it’s important that babies

their back with their feet touching the end of the cot, cover with their sheets with their hands out

[7] Try to remain consistent – if your baby is still

learn how to resettle themselves back to sleep.

If your baby is only sleeping 20 to 40 minutes during the day it will usually cause them to become irritable and unhappy.

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[1] Avoiding over-heating them – reduce

If your baby is still crying after 2 to 3 minutes

between sleep cycles. They may even be able to

day.

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You can improve your baby’s sleep habits by:

and then leave them on their own so they have a chance to settle on their own. Most babies will take a little time to settle.

[4] Offer a dummy if used.

[5] Comfort them until they’re quiet and then

leave the room for 3 to 5 mins.

times before your baby settles.

not settled after 10-15 minutes, pick them up

to calm them down and then reposition in

their cot and repeat the settling routine.

[8] If they wake up before 2 hours resettle again.

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save the strain

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.

Thanks to Helen Bailey, Calanna Baby Nurse

Babyjo is an Australian owned company that makes baby clothing from 100% organically grown bamboo fibre. They are particularly

Changing milk or starting on solids are other

when they pass a normal motion but this

possible causes. Formulas must be made to

doesn’t necessarily mean they’re constipated.

the manufacturer’s specification on the label.

The signs of constipation are passing a hard

Gentle tummy massages can help as well as a

dry motion that causes pain and discomfort.

warm bath to help baby’s muscles relax.

Breastfed babies rarely get constipated but

good for babies who suffer from eczema or

future midwives

Many babies strain and go red in the face

formula-fed babies can become constipated

for any mums who want beautiful clothes

if their formula is made too strong or if they

that are soft on baby and soft on the

haven’t had enough fluids (formula babies

environment. Angelfish Dragonfly is a local

need extra boiled water in hot weather).

baby first aid

Don’t give prune juice or add any form of sugar, malt extract or rice cereal to formula. If all else fails consult your doctor for advice on medication suitable for your baby.

stockist and has a whole new range of Babyjo products coming soon including these

Are you pregnant? If so you may be able to help give invaluable experience to student midwives through the ‘Follow Through Experiences’ program.

‘Midwife’ literally means ‘with woman’. A large part of midwifery training involves formal education since it requires a comprehensive theoretical knowledge but this knowledge alone does not make a midwife. To be truly ‘with woman’ it is essential that midwives understand the meaning of each woman’s individual experience of pregnancy and birth.

program are allowing the midwifery student to follow them. This has no impact on their provision of care from their maternity care provider. Women who have participated in the program report that they felt supported

These women also report that they feel a

of pregnancy alongside women to see

sense of satisfaction for the role they have

what each individual sees and attempt to

played in developing the future generation of

understand what she feels. Part of their four

midwives.

Through Experiences with pregnant women.

This includes attending two antenatal appointments with the woman, attending the

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Exploring the great outdoors is one of the best things about living in this great big

website at www.angelfishdragonfly.com.au

beautiful land of ours but very occasionally

or look out for them at the local markets.

we get up close and too personal with some of our not so friendly neighbours. Here’s what to do if your little ones get nibbled by

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throughout their pregnancy and developed

for future midwives to travel the road

requires each student to complete 30 Follow

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Women who choose to participate in the

strong rapport with the midwifery student.

Through Experiences program which

For more info about the full range go to their

birth if possible, and two postnatal follow-ups.

To enhance midwifery practice it is important

year course of study includes the Follow

beautiful double layer baby blankets.

turning babies

from the fingers or toes and as far up the limb as possible.

christening gowns

on the bandage to assist doctors to quickly

River Rd. They have lots of gorgeous formal wear for kids including tuxedos (size 0-14) and also

locate the wound.

in for a visit or contact Julie on 0439 546 910 or 0417 033 611.

sometimes babies like to settle in to other

part contact the course coordinator Adele

positions. If this is your baby, check out www.spinningbabies.com.au for lots of information on how to help turn your baby round in to the optimal position.

wound. Do NOT suck out the venom.

If you’re looking for a christening gown, go and check out Uptown Kids at Centro (Kmart) on Ross

for a smoother labour is head down and

the program. If you would be willing to take

• Do NOT tie a tourniquet. Do NOT wash the

• Use a pen to mark the location of the bite

character clothing, fairy dresses and lots more including a great giftware and accessory range. Pop

anterior (their back to your front) but

email adele.baldwin@jcu.edu.au

• Apply a pressure bandage wrapped evenly

The optimal position for babies to be in

Pregnant women are invited to participate in

Baldwin on 07 4781 5322 or for further info

a snake:

• Do NOT let your child walk or run as this will increase the circulation of the venom around the body.

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• Seek URGENT medical assistance • If possible write down a description of the snake to give to the paramedics.

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Concerned about your child’s development?

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Milestones story Story thanks to CHADC

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Parents often ask “What’s ‘normal development’?” but there is no simple answer.

• Wave goodbye

• Negotiate stairs without support, jump down

• Explore surroundings

stair with 2 feet and walk toe-heel

At 2 years they should be able to:

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• Build small towers with larger blocks and

• Have adult-like conversations (tone, grammar,

simple answer. Each child is an individual and

line up objects

tense, structure, turn-taking, some empathy)

has different likes, dislikes, personalities etc.

• Scribble in circles and copy vertical lines

• Draw a simple picture (basic house, stick

• Be interested in books, stories and use objects

person etc) and hold pencil/crayon between

in imaginative play

thumb and other fingers

• Feed themselves with a spoon

• Turn sharp corners while running, climb

with a single child it’s more difficult to compare.

There are so many variables that it’s difficult to

• Want to help with dressing and undressing

really say what normal is but there some general

• Play side by side with a friend of the same age

milestones which can be used as a guideline:

• Be understood most of the time by most

• Say at least one clear word (eg ‘Dad’ or ‘Mum’)

people when talking

and communicate with their body (eg shake

• Have mostly correct grammar/sentence

point at an object they would like to play with) • Stand if holding on to someone/thing and crawl well • Turn head towards sound • Know the difference between strangers and familiar people and start to become social

ladders/playground equipment • Ride a tricycle • Participate in ball play (throw, catch, kick)

At 3 years they should be able to:

At 12 months they should be able to:

head for no or put arms up to be picked up,

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interactive games

Parents often ask this question but there is no

to walk, talk, read and write. For those parents

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• Can negotiate stairs (holding on for support),

• Socialise, turn-take in games, play more

At 4 years they should be able to:

will be differences in the ages when they start

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sentences and follow two step directions

• Feed themselves using fork and spoon

run and jump with two feet.

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• Say 20-50 clear words and make two word

• Dress fairly independently (eg put shirt on)

• Play games with simple rules • Dress well (including buttons, socks etc) • Give you their first name, surname and age

structure and use words in correct context.

Laura Browne (Speech Pathologist), Lucy

• Communicate feelings (happy, mad, funny etc)

Dall’Alba (Occupational Therapist) and Anya

• Follow three step directions • Thread beads, use scissors to cut outline, copy circle and cross, draw a horizontal line • Start to identify colours

Gordon (Physiotherapist) are specialists at the Child Health and Development Centre. Call them on 4723 0777 if you have concerns that your child may need some extra support with any of these milestones.

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Q&A: parenting Send in your parenting questions to our parenting expert and child psychologist Jutta Dempsey QUESTION: My daughter experienced bullying

they develop, they become more flexible in their

challenging negative thoughts and positive

at kindergarten. Now in Grade 1 she still

thinking and begin to consider other alternatives.

self-talk. Some professional help may be required

suffers with bouts of anxiety and is nervous in social situations eg. classes, party games etc. How do I encourage her to become more involved in clubs for example?

Although anxiety is a natural part of growing up your daughter’s early experience has halted her normal developmental process. As a result she has withdrawn from challenging herself socially as her past emotional distress was more than she could cope with.

Young children up to the age of five years have

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a very binary, all-or-nothing way of organising their world eg. ‘this is good versus this is bad’. As

here.

understanding and validating her feelings and

Identify the baby steps towards your goal. For

behaviour.

example, if the goal is to do karate, watching

Another important step is to identify with her that there is a problem to be solved with a goal

a friend or attending the first session is a good place to start.

to be achieved, such as feeling confident to join

If escape, avoidance or control becomes her main

in. It is important that she is not giving you the

strategy for dealing with fear and anxiety the

responsibility to make her feel good.

problem could increase over time because there

You will, of course, need to evaluate her skill level and teach her skills and problem-solving strategies. For example, being aware of her

will be more and more situations to feel anxious and fearful about. It is important to correct it as early as possible.

body’s reaction to stress such as a racing heart,

If you would like to ask Jutta a question please

shortness of breath etc, relaxation strategies,

send an email to elaine@pakmag.com.au

Q&A: tackling teens Send in your teen questions to our teen expert and guidance officer Denise Bewert READER QUESTION: I am concerned that

The emotional and physical effects of having

Ongoing discussions with your daughter about

my 15 year old daughter may have started

sex at a young age can be very damaging. Apart

what she wants from a relationship with her

a sexual relationship with her boyfriend. I

from the obvious risks of pregnancy and sexually

boyfriend, the positives and negatives of being in

am anxious but do not seem able to find the

transmitted infections, many young women

a relationship and discussions on when it might

words to talk to her about it. Can you help?

feel used by their partners. The latest La Trobe

be time to leave a relationship may help her

University Teen Sex Survey found that 25% of

understand that being in a relationship is about

15 year olds have had sexual intercourse. For

a lot more than just having sex. Family Planning

many of the young women interviewed in the

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survey, the sex was unwanted. Some said they

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felt ‘forced into it’, others said they had had sex

to handle these issues.

It is often difficult for parents when they suspect their child has started having sex. Having an open one-on-one discussion is perhaps the

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An important first step in helping her is by

best way to deal with it and you can begin by explaining to her that being in a relationship can be a great experience and that as her mother, you want to make sure that she is safe in this relationship – both emotionally and physically.

Explain that there are lots of ways to show affection besides sex.

while under the influence of alcohol and were not really aware of what was happening. These experiences can impact on their sense of self worth leading to a greater risk of self harm and substance abuse.

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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Wardrobe wakeup Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras

Defining your style Sometimes wardrobes can become so outdated that it’s time for a complete shake up, but when you need to buy a whole new wardrobe where do you start?

When you’re planning a wardrobe from

solely of plain cargo shorts and t-shirts.

scratch start by making a list of where you

This may be okay for around the house

spend your time and what kind of clothes

but she had nothing to wear for any other

you need for those activities. For example:

occasions.

Work = Uniform or Business dress

We started by creating a clothing cluster,

Shopping/socialising = Smart Casual Home/Family = Casual Wear Exercise = Sportswear

Belinda’s makeover

in other words, a group of 5-15 pieces (jacket, skirt, pants etc) that work in combination with each other. You can do this firstly by mixing and matching what you already have and then making a list of new items that you need to compliment

Dinners/Special Event = Cocktail/

your wardrobe eg. dressy tops, day dresses,

Eveningwear

casual jackets etc in particular colour

Formal Function = Ball Gown/Black Tie Your wardrobe should reflect your lifestyle so look in your wardrobe and work out what areas are missing. This will help you decide what new pieces to look for. Do you have things to wear when you go out for coffee with friends, BBQs or dinner parties?

As an example this month’s makeover mum Belinda had a wardrobe that consisted

ranges.

Once you’ve worked out what you need, set a budget and look for clothes in shops in your price range. Only buy things that you love. If you don’t need it badly or want it

After

madly, put it back!

Spend good money on well fitting pieces rather than poor quality clothes that will lose their shape and wear out faster.

Gerlinda Aras is a stylist and image consultant for Mirror Image Consultations. For more information or to book a consultation visit www.mirrorimageconsultations.com

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Holiday activities

fav pet shots

Story thanks to Jasmine Jarvis

Fav pet shot of the month wins a mystery prize to the value of $30!

this month’s entries

A big wet kiss for Zoe

Boaz loved by Lana

Why don’t we...?

June winner!

Bomber loved by Ava

Moo cows loved by Summer

Email your photo, name/s & address to: pakcompetitions@pakmag.com.au • Deadline is 18 July 2011 for the August edition of Pakmag.

prize winners

Congratulations to our June prize winners!

There’s heaps of things to do these school holidays Billabong Sanctuary

can learn how an ultrasound works and see how

• At various locations around Townsville there will

a baby grows, pull back the layers on an arm (yuk,

be the UFO (Urban Fun Project) Movie under the

A few weeks ago, we took the kids to Billabong

made me a bit squeamish), monitor their heart

Stars nights from 5-8pm.

Sanctuary for the first time since Yasi dropped in

rate, pull out and measure intestines, test their

on us. They opened after Easter, after months of

eyes and for the brave, lie on a bed of nails!

cleaning up and restoring damaged enclosures and have placed photos up around the grounds

Reef HQ

so you can get a picture of just how bad it was.

To claim your prize drop into the 4TO/HOTFM office, 9 Martinez Ave The Lakes, Hyde Park, between 9-5pm Mon to Fri & collect your prize from reception.

Colour in to Win

• Join and celebrate NAIDOC Week (3-10 July) • The Harry Potter Party, at City Libraries Thuringowa Central on the 7 July (9am – 12pm).

Suitable for all ages.

Whilst most of the Sanctuary has been restored

One thing not to be missed is the newly opened

and is back to functioning, there is still work being

touch pool at Reef HQ. My kids had a ball patting

And of course we can’t forget the Townsville Show,

done and because of this they have been charging

starfish, touching the tail of the leopard shark pup

1-4 July and the Townsville 400 Festival that ‘revs’

adults the usual kids entry fee ($19).

as it swished past, watching the little fish dart in

into town on the 7 July.

Word Scramble

Cars 2 3D

• Brandon Hardham

• Andrea Peralta – Townsville

Despite the damage inflicted by Yasi there is still

pups stirring up the bed of sand. The hermit crabs

For more information about what’s on around

Word/Picture Match

• Linda Rogers - Wulguru

much to see and do so keep Billabong Sanctuary

had them in hysterics and there was a look of

Townsville these holidays pick up a copy of the

on your list of school holiday day trips. The animals

fascination on all the kids’ faces.

Council’s Winter Hot pocket booklet or see it

• Samuel Tasker – Douglas

• Taleisha Gaeta

• Megan Elmazis - Bohle Plains

are all happy, healthy and back to normal.

• Nikita Parkwood – Kirwan

Help baby Sleep

Calanna Quiz

MTQ

• Tyler John Packwood – Kirwan

• Toni McElligott – Townsville

• Megan Turner – Townsville

The Museum of Tropical Queensland currently

Dinosaur at the museum. You can also make your

has the Humanoid exhibition on display where

own fossils, join in on story time and become a

the kids can learn all about the human body. They

dino detective.

• Dominique Frei – Mt Louisa • Braith Hardes – Kirwan

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and around their hands and the shovel nose shark

online at www.townsville.qld.giv.au

Other ideas:

Jasmine Jarvis writes for motherlink.com.au

• Learn about dinosaurs and meet Dinomite the

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Weekender ‘Mamu’ Weekender story thanks to Angelina Mortley

mamu rainforest I’m almost embarrassed to admit I was seemingly unaware of this little gem but now I have experienced it I feel compelled to tell all!

M

amu Rainforest Canopy Walkway is

straight out into the forest. Then, of course,

coming up, make sure you include Mamu

about 3 and a half hours drive north

there is the big wow factor at the end of the

as one of your absolute must do’s – it’s a

of Townsville. We were very excited about

tracks - a 37m high observation tower. You

perfect time of year to experience this hidden

embarking on our rainforest journey, although

need to climb stairs to reach the two viewing

treasure. Pack a picnic to enjoy at the covered

not too sure about the overcast conditions

platforms of the tower, but it’s well worth the

picnic areas as you enter or visit nearby

with light wispy rain about, but I have to

effort. The views are breath-taking. This is a

Gooligans or Henrietta Creek after your walk

admit, by the end, this had added to the

wonderful place to sit and take it all in and

to finish the day off.

whole ambience of the experience and didn’t

appreciate just how incredible our part of the

dampen the day at all.

world truly is. We sat undercover on the top

Strolling at a very leisurely pace, it took us just over 2 hours to complete the whole 2.5km walk. We weren’t sure initially about

tower platform as light rain clouds surrounded us and passed through. Our daughter thought she was in the sky and was just so thrilled.

I would recommend the usual outdoor essentials – walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and water bottles and you might also want to take a rain poncho and light jacket. The walkway is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm with the last

the staying power of our 5 year old daughter

The Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway has

entry at 4.30pm. Admission fees – Adults

but she was so enthralled by every sight

been well planned to cater for everyone’s

$20, Child (4-14yrs) $10, Family (2 adults, 2

and sound I’m sure she could have gone

enjoyment. Elevated walkways rise from

children) $50 and Concession $16.

another round by the time we finished! She

ground level to 15m into the rainforest canopy

was captivated the whole way – mesmerised

and you don’t even realise you are making

at the rain droplets on the spider’s webs, by

your way into the tree tops as there is next to

the amazing colours of the plants, leaves and

no effort required with very subtle gradients.

fruits and the beautiful birds. We even had

There are rest shelters throughout the walk

a maths lesson along the elevated walkway,

that have some wonderful facts about the

identifying the numbers at each platform.

forest and its history. Special needs have also

For mums and dads, the rainforest is also

been given a high priority with tap rails, hand

truly enchanting – we found ourselves just

rails and tactile directional signs along all

Most businesses along the Cassowary

standing and gazing into the thick of it all for

walkways. Braille and large print guides are

Coast are cleaned up and ready to go

ages – it’s almost like it’s trying to talk to you.

available from the ticket office and there is

but unfortunately many continue to

We thoroughly enjoyed it - it was so much

also an electric buggy available on request

be devastated by tourists cancelling

more than I had anticipated.

to help elderly visitors. The tracks are very

reservations. If you want to help these

stroller and wheelchair friendly – wide enough

communities get back on their feet take

and smooth enough to make it an easy and

your tourist dollars north these holidays.

All forest walking tracks connect to the elevated walkway, cantilever and tower. The first wow factor is the 10m cantilever jutting

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YASI UPdate

enjoyable journey. With the school holidays

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Smile with a local Thanks to 4TO and Minty

smile with a local This month’s question: “what is the worst thing you have seen your child eat” From: Fiona Leece

Prize

From: Amanda Bowd

From: Karen Lane

My little boy loves chewing on his brothers

My little girl old is often caught eating dog or cat

fresh dog poo! My 13 month old son was just

shoes...he has even had a go at dad work boots...

food - wet or dry food - she isn’t fussy!! We have

walking so I let him walk around on the grass

yukko.

to watch her very carefully when the animals are

That has to be without doubt

Winner

while I was hanging out washing. Bad idea! I was

fed so she doesn’t join in with their dinners!

nearly spewing as I tried to clean his hands, face,

From: Cassie Watter

clothes, and mouth out!

I have twins - and they constantly used to eat

From: Tammy Burns

each other’s poo - it was AWFUL!!! These two

I have the best photo of my darling little girl

beautiful little girls - scooping poo out of each

studying a RHINO BEETLE then popping it in her

My darling 18 month old caught a live cockroach

other’s nappies, eating their fill and then painting

mouth! Just to see if it tasted as good as it looked

and put it in his mouth eventually he let it out of

everything in sight with the leftovers!

I guess.

From: Sarah Stevens

his mouth alive!

Next months “smile with a local” question: “What is the worst thing your child had done to you on a plane?!”

Email your answers to “Smile With A Local” with your contact name, suburb and number to pakinfo@pakmag.com.au by July 18 and you could win!

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