PakMag Townsville - May 2014

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ISSUE 42

magazine of choice for local families

Kids

Mum's

Day

Edition • Mother's Day Classic • Off the Treadmill

MINI MAG Inside

Event

Guide Complete Guide of May Events

Perinatal Anxiety

Cover photo: Cheeky Monkey Photography

Risks & Solutions

win Tickets to 13-Storey Treehouse

Details on page 24

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publisher's

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Hello and welcome to the 42nd edition of PakMag! I'm really looking forward to Mother’s Day this year and all I want is to enjoy some quality time with my boys for the day. It’s funny how from that first moment you become a mum your whole world changes and you realise what's really important in life.

So whatever you do for Mother’s Day, enjoy - you deserve it!

Our Teddy Bears Picnic is coming up in June, so if you would like to book a stall or be involved, go to our website for more information.

May

parents 02 What’s New 04 Show & Tell 06 Off the Treadmill 09 Catholic Education 11

The Parenting Journey 2

Until next time, Happy Mother's Day to all of you, and a special Happy Mother's Day to all the mums in my life, we love you all.

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Tech Talk

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PakHealth

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Nutrition

Have a great month, and remember to tell everyone you read it in PakMag!

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21 What’s On

Editor: Elaine Seager Regional Sales Manager: Tammy Parsons NQ Sales & Biz Development: Angelina Mortley Graphic Designer: Trina Jensen Assistant graphic Designer: Sara Williams Articles: Elaine Seager, Jutta Dempsey, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4053 3331 Fax: 4053 3350 Sales Phone: 4053 3331 Email: info@pakmag.com.au

23 Kid’s MiniMag

babies 31 Baby News: Perinatal Anxiety

things to win 24 WIN tickets to 13-Storey Treehouse

23 Mini Mag 31 PakBaby 35 A Mother's Day Message 36 HOME: Geometric 39 HOME: Painted Glass Jars

Publisher: Bree James

kids

41 Rollingstone Getaway 42 Fav Pets / Comp Winners 43 Kids Artworks

cover ModelS: Elena Parfenyuk and Veronica and Milana Parfenyuk-Crowden Photography: Thanks Cheeky Monkey Photography

44 Biz Directory 45 Discovering Aspergers 46 Out & About 48 Mummy Laughs with HotFM

Postal: PO Box 761, Hyde Park QLD 4812

Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advised to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PakMag are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

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inBRIEF

what’s

new

Paul Sadler Swimland

Triathalon Festival

Paul Sadler Swimland has recently made

Mummy Funday

changes to its teaching model to further enhance

Morning Tea

the development and skills of its 900+ students in aquatic environments. Additions to its certificatebased program include a Goggle Licence (awarded after a student can swim confidently and unaided) and the Swimland Diploma (recognition for achieving across all areas of swim development including open water). They also offer Open Water Swim activities twice a year to its students, so they can practice water safety skills to

go to www.paulsadlerswimland.com

14 June (9am-12noon) Strand Park

Our annual Teddy Bears Picnic is coming up next

business would like to be a part of it you can book a

11 May This event has grown into a major national community event and this year, three local women

12-13 July

month to raise funds for the Give Me 5 for Kids campaign to support the local children’s ward. If your

MOTHER'S DAY Classic

Voucher

Teddy Bear's Picnic

help prepare them for water sports such as surfing and kayaking. To find out more call 4779 4647 or

May

stall – go to www.pakmag.com.au to find out more.

We are also looking for volunteers on the day to help out so please email us at admin@pakmag.com.au if you are able to spare some time.

Funday Fundraiser

are bringing the experience to Townsville to raise money for the National Breast Cancer

Registrations are now open for the Sportscene Super Warehouse Townsville Triathlon Festival. The weekend will begin on the Saturday 12 July with the 1300SMILES Kids TRY

Weir Primary School, and it will also be morning of activity, market stalls and entertainment

the FERRY Elite Mile where 30 of the fastest 1600m runners will race for $2,000 cash. For more information or to register visit www.townsvilletrifestival.org.au

SANDS Event Anderson Park

for families to enjoy on Mother’s Day morning.

Participants can register online at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au. For donations, market

Present this voucher to the Stockland Townsville Customer Care Desk on Monday 12 May to collect a free morning tea voucher that can be redeemed at a list of cafes and food outlets in Stockland. (This offer is limited to the first 100 customers on 12 May.)

Series, a popular and safe opportunity for youngsters to compete, the Live2Play expo, and

10 May (5.30pm)

Foundation. The event will offer a 3.7km run or walk through Riverway Park, starting at the

FREE OFFER

Mummy Funday Agenda • Be the first to pick up your morning tea voucher • Go along to the kids fenced play area near Best & Less for FREE face painting and story reading • Be one of the first 100 customers to pick up a sample bag that includes lots of free goodies.

• Listen to PakMag’s guest speaker and personal stylist Gerlinda Aras as she does a live makeover (10am)

Sands Townsville are inviting anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death or

stall enquiries and sponsors call Corryn on 0427 092 598.

infant death to join them at a memorial service to celebrate and cherish their memories of lost babies. If you would like to attend RSVP to Sands Townsville by 9 May on 4775 5957 or email

pakmag

marie@sandstownsville.org. You can also connect with them on Facebook.

Capsule Service News Hire for Baby to step in 4 May (9am-2pm) The Queensland Ambulance Service have

Main Street, North Shore

announced that they will no longer provide their baby capsule service after 30 June. Since correct installation of baby capsules is essential for the safety of babies travelling in cars, the Hire for Baby group in Queensland are stepping in to honour the same service at the same price ($76.70 for six month capsule hire including installation). For more information call Hire for Baby on 1300 363 755.

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Local business Castles in the Clouds are holding a fundraising event for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation this month at Main St, North Shore. There will be lots of market stalls, plenty of jumping castles, sumo suits and an inflatable boxing ring, slot cars, face painting, balloon making, sausage sizzle, ice cream van and lots more. www.pakmag.com.au

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Show &Tell

comedy

Pete the Sheep

19-20 May (9.30am & 11.30am)

The latest news, products and tips in the world of families and kids Get to Know

This brand-new 50-minute musical is based on Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s quirky and quintessentially Australian picture book. The story, imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep, promises to raise a few baaha-ha’s. Venue: Townsville Civic Theatre. Suitable for kids aged 3-9 years and their families. Cost: $15. For more information and to book got to TicketShop.

NEW Cabbage Patch Kids Jacquie Stone, owner of Endorphins Plus, loves nothing better than using her natural hyperactivity and interest in fitness to motivate mums to get fitter.

[1] Tell us about Endorphins Plus?

[3] What do you love about your work?

I started this business because I enjoy

Seeing the results. Last year I did Tough

helping people lose fat, get fit and tone up.

Mudder with a client on the Sunshine

Most of my work is done in the homes of

Coast and she did better than me on the

clients due to family commitments. In fact,

monkey bars.

quite a few of the children join in which can be funny. I also provide massages - hot stone, deep tissue, remedial and relaxation, and I’m hoping to learn pilates this year.

[2] What advice do you have for mums who want to get fitter? Don’t give up. Just because “you” can’t see the results doesn’t mean that it’s not working. If the scales don’t move, maybe you’re putting on muscle.

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grew up? A hairdresser, barmaid, security guard and police officer. I remember the look on my mothers face!

[5] What do you like to do to relax?

I love to unwind by travelling, going to the movies, eating out, having a coffee or spending time with my friends.

If you can’t go to the gym, do a work out

[6] Tell us something most people

at home. Burn more calories at home by

wouldn’t know about you? I’ve knitted 3

mowing the lawn. Play with the children in

jumpers and 5 beanies.

the backyard and jump on the trampoline. www.pakmag.com.au

[4] What did you want to be when you

Glow in the Dark One of the world’s most iconic toys, the latest additions to the Cabbage Patch collection glow in the dark and are dressed in their PJ’s ready for a slumber party. They also come with realistic soft hair instead of wool so they can be brushed. Now available from major retailers and toy stores. RRP $69.99 www.pakmag.com.au

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D

isillusioned with juggling full time

Now based back in Australia, Melody specialises

work with family life, a growing

in girls and women’s mid-length A-line skirts

number of women are stepping

while also exploring other areas of clothing and

off the corporate treadmill in pursuit of more

accessories. “I usually only make skirts that my

flexible work options. The recently coined term

daughters or I would wear. I love colours and try

“mumpreneur” which was added to the Collins

and keep my eye out for fabrics that are bright

English Dictionary in 2011 is now commonly

and/or unusual,” she says. “The best part of what

used to describe female entrepreneurs who

I do is that I can sew when I want and still be free

successfully work their businesses around

to do school pick ups and drop offs.” As well as

motherhood. And if recent statistics are

distributing her label through markets and local

anything to go by, more and more Australian

community stores, Melody also promotes and

women may be finally discovering the secret to

sells her designs through her facebook page;

“having it all.”

www.facebook.com/MonetAndLilyThreads.

More than just a passing trend, the

While the term “mumpreneur” is often used to

“mumpreneur phenomenon” is gaining

describe mums that work from home with their

increasing popularity and by all accounts,

kids, there are also an increasing amount of

appears to be here to stay. According the

women who are finding ways to run a business

Australian Bureau of Statistics, home-based

online or during school hours. According

businesses are now the fastest-growing small

to business owner Kim Kelly, mumpreneurs

business sector in the country, and a recent

needn’t restrict themselves to home-based

study by BankWest found that women are

opportunities. After establishing The Business

now starting businesses at twice the rate of

Booth in July last year, she and her female

men. Driven by a number of factors including

colleagues – who are at various stages of family

the rising cost of day care, inflexible working

life – have successfully juggled their work/life

conditions, and the guilt associated with missing

balance through a more modern approach to

out on time with their children, an increasing

business. “The fact that someone can’t work the

amount of women are embracing technology to

traditional 8 – 5 doesn’t mean you can’t tap into

redefine the way they work today.

their skills,” she says. In order to extend greater

Like many mumpreneurs, Melody Forrester’s business evolved from a hobby that soon attracted an enthusiastic following. “While living in Abu Dhabi in 2011, I couldn't find any

Off the

Treadmill

By Kate van Eck

flexibility to both their clients and themselves, the team offer strategic, low-cost business, marketing and finance advice from their website at: www.thebusinessbooth.com.au

skirts I liked so I began making my own using

While the pursuit of self-employment can

fabric from the local IKEA store,” she says. “When

certainly seem like an attractive option, it’s

one of my neighbours saw me wearing one

important to prepare yourself for the risk

she ordered a few off me straight away and it

and responsibilities it entails. Becoming

snowballed from there.” Named after Melody’s

solely responsible for your own income

two daughters, Monet & Lily Threads soon took

isn’t something to be taken lightly, but with

on a life of it’s own. “As word got around I was

the right preparation, good work ethic and

selling more and more each week, so I decided

positive outlook – it could be a life changing

to establish a label and a Facebook page.”

opportunity.

Mumpreneur Websites For more information on becoming a mumpreneur or to find support for your existing business, contact: • www.mumpreneursonline.com

As more and more women are venturing into self-employment as a way to balance work and family life, it seems that the ‘mumpreneur’ phenomenon is here to stay 6

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• www.ausmumpreneur.com • www.connect2mums.com.au

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By Catholic Education

Celebrating 10 Years St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres The St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres have been supporting the North Queensland community for ten years, growing from the first centres in Kirwan and Mundingburra which opened in 2004, to six centres in 2014.

Supported by Townsville Catholic Education, the centres offer quality child care and early learning programs for babies through to children of five years of age. Kindergarten programs are also offered, with wrap around care available, making this a convenient option for busy parents.

Named after Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, the centres provide a loving, respectful environment where children of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed and nurtured on a journey of learning and discovery.

St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres offer: • Professional, quality care & educational programs

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•

An accredited Kindergarten program (for children who are least 4 years of age by the 30th June in the year they attend) with wrap-around care available

• A safe and nurturing environment allowing children to grow and develop at their own pace • Spacious, outdoor play areas that inspire a love for the environment • Professional staff that respect the individuality of children and their families • A Catholic environment that values the spirituality of children Staff at the St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres aim to create a friendly, open learning environment where parents feel comfortable knowing that their children will be receiving the highest quality care. Enrolment applications are welcomed. Please call your nearest centre for

further information or visit www.tsv.catholic.edu. au/earlylearning

Locations: • Kirwan & 4723 7122 kirwan@earlylearning.tsv.catholic.edu.au • Mundingburra & 4728 5611 mundingburra@earlylearning.tsv.catholic.edu.au • Rasmussen & 4789 2053 rasmussen@earlylearning.tsv.catholic.edu.au • Ingham & 4776 6161 ingham@earlylearning.tsv.catholic.edu.au • Palm Island & 4770 1009 palm@earlylearning.tsv.catholic.edu.au • Mount Isa & 4743395 mtisa@earlylearnng.tsv.catholic.edu.au

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By Jutta Dempsey

Parent Series2

Really knowing your

Child

Research shows that temperament is innate and the key to effective parenting is understanding the particular character traits your child is born with. Without this knowledge parenting and discipline are largely just ‘hit and miss’.

Understanding your child’s, and your own temperament, occurs usually over time and with increasing self-awareness and insight. Slowly, as your child develops, you work out if they are like either parent or another family member, or their own little soul. The lucky ones are like one or both parents because then you instinctively understand your child’s ‘manual’.

Feelers are kind and considerate of others,

While introvert parents find it much easier to

being liked is very important to them and they

understand an introverted child, the down side

get upset by conflict and anger. Thinkers have

of this depth of understanding could cause

a passion for knowing what’s true, they respect

them to over-indulge their child’s social wariness

honesty and fairness and use logic to reason and

by helping them avoid potentially stressful

solve problems.

situations. This may seem like a good idea but it

[4] Perceiver or Judger

can help parents gain this awareness and

Perceivers are happy-go-lucky, relaxed,

formal test you can make some of your own observations. Here are four of the basic elements of temperament:

[1] Extrovert or Introvert Extroverts are talkative, smiley, enthusiastic, impulsive and recharge their energy by being around lots of other people. Introverts are

adaptable, love change and don’t particularly enjoy structured time and routine. Judgers are orderly, dependable and like things to be predictable.

could also limit their experiences and life lessons.

Temperaments within families are often varied.

Sometimes children and parents may even have opposite temperaments, which causes them to grate on each other but trying to change your child’s temperament rather than making allowances will only lead to difficulties and

This information can provide some valuable

unhappiness. Part of the journey to effective

insights for your parenting. For example:

parenting is understanding these differences

Extrovert Parent & Introvert Child:

in temperament and adjusting your style of parenting accordingly. Once you do this you will

Extrovert parents may see their introvert child’s

achieve much greater family harmony.

exhausted by being around a lot of people.

need to quietly recharge as a problem and push

For more details on understanding and parenting

them to be more social. Reading their ‘manual’

[2] Sensor or Intuitive

children with different temperaments go to

incorrectly in this way could cause them to

www.directionspsych.com.au

reserved, reflective, prefer quiet and get

Sensors love to make and do things, are very observant and usually focused on the here and now. Intuitives are good at seeing the big picture of how things go together, they’re imaginative,

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Introvert Parent & Introvert Child:

There are a number of ways psychologists insight to help with parenting, but without a

love new ideas and are interested in the future. www.pakmag.com.au

[3] Feeler or Thinker

feel overwhelmed, resulting in withdrawal, meltdowns, low self-confidence and oppositional behaviours. Your child will have much higher self-

Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist

esteem if you show you understand their need

at Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance.

for quiet recharge time by making allowances. www.pakmag.com.au

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Screen time Guidelines Everything in Moderation

Technology is becoming a big part of

TECH Talk APP Reviews

our children’s day-to-day lives and while there are advantages, most people recognise that children’s use of technology needs monitoring, especially with the proliferation of hand held devices. As a

• Children who are allowed a device in

guideline the associations of American

their bedrooms have a 30 per cent

and Canadian Paediatricians recommend

greater risk of obesity. It has also been

that children 0-2 years of age should have

shown to impact their school grades.

no exposure to technology, 3-5 year olds should be restricted to one hour per day and 6-18 year olds should only be allowed access for 2 hours a day.

These recommendations are based on a number of research studies that show: • Too much technology restricts a child’s movement which can cause developmental delays

• Overuse of technology has been implicated in rising rates of psychological issues in children • One in eleven children aged 8-18 years are addicted to technology • High speed media can contribute to attention deficit, decreased concentration and memory

Mobile Devices What are other parents doing?

If you’re wondering whether you’re the only parents allowing your children to use mobile devices, fear not. A recent survey hosted by Bub Hub showed that nearly all parents allow their children to use them. Here are a few other findings that came out of the survey:

New: Maya the Bee - Flower Party Following her success on ABC TV Maya the Bee is launching her big screen movie career this year.

The app is targeted towards Maya fans but will also appeal to young children who enjoy exploring new virtual worlds.

Favourite: The Wrong Book One of our readers wrote in to tell us how much they love this app. It is a Gold winner of the Parents Choice Awards and is suitable for kids aged 3-8 years.

Popular: Petting Zoo This app has had over one million downloads and has received a lot of positive reviews for it’s quirky

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creativity. Suitable for kids aged 3-10 years. www.pakmag.com.au

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Health pak

The Time Factor

by Narelle Muller

news HEART Week

4-10 May

Heart

Health This year the Heart Foundation will be using Heart Week to urge

The single thing that stands between every parent and good health is time.

Achieving better health naturally 43 Fulham Road, Pimlico & 4779 1604 wellspringchiropractic.com.au Dr Paul Shanahan BSc (Hons) Chiropractic

Dr Gordon McPherson-Rayner BChiro (NZ), BSc (Hons)

Australians suffer a heart attack but many may not realise they’re at risk.

of tag, skipping, a bike ride, dance to some

“I just don’t have time to exercise”, or “I

loud music until you’re sweaty, join in at

don’t have time to cook”, I’d be in early

the playground, set up an obstacle course –

retirement.

rediscover your inner child.

Now, I’m a working mother of three and

This almost always involves turning off the

I’m not about to claim I never cut corners. I

TV/PlayStation/computer and having some

• Discomfort in the neck or a choking or burning

can’t even say I always get it right. But the

real human interaction. Not only will you

feeling in the throat

one thing we do all have to admit is that we

be forging stronger bonds with the little

as adults are collectively responsible for the

person you love more than anything in the

rise in childhood obesity and for our own

world, you’ll be ensuring you both take

health. So as, for the first time in history,

steps on the road to fitness.

in young children (Type 2 being lifestylerelated), it is time to take stock.

By setting a good example, you are creating a healthier future for your family, so take a

The warning signs can vary from person to person and they may not always be sudden or severe as many people expect.

• Aching or tightness in the lower jaw

• General ache, heaviness or pressure spreading from the chest to the shoulders • Heaviness, tightness, pressure or a crushing sensation in the centre of the chest

cases of Type 2 Diabetes are being recorded

physical activity with your child. A game www.pakmag.com.au

heart attack. Each year almost 10,000

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard,

few minutes every day to do some form of

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people to learn the warning signs of a

Narelle Muller is a journalist and health writer of more than 20 years’ experience, as well as a qualified personal trainer. For more info call Fit & Well Health on 0402 114 754.

• Dull ache between the shoulder blades • Discomfort, numbness or tingling in the arms Call 000 immediately if these warning signs are experienced for 10 minutes or if they are sudden and severe. www.pakmag.com.au

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Nutrition pak

Review Food

WEET-BIX Energize

Food

TO FEED or Not to Feed...

review

If you have been following the news in the past couple of months you may have seen the news stories about Santiago, ‘Columbia’s fattest baby’. He already weighs 19.5kg and he is only eight months old!

Anxiety has been pegged as the cause of

Here are my top 5 non-food related

Weet-Bix have just released a new range called

this weight gain as every time Santiago

distraction tips:

Energize, which is aimed at providing extra protein

cried, his mother would provide him with food or milk. I’m sure, like me, you read this

• Try a nice drink of cold water

at breakfast. This is great news for kids who love Weet-Bix as it means they will be getting an extra

and thought “yep, I can see how his mother

• Put on their favourite song and dance

7.4 grams of protein per serve of Weet-Bix at

used this as a way to cope.” Most of us know

around the lounge room together

breakfast which will help keep their tummies fuller

there is a big connection between emotions

(you will have a smile on your face too!)

for longer. It is also full of important B vitamins and

and food, and feeding a small child every time they are upset or anxious can lead to these behaviours being instilled for life.

In the case of Santiago, the food was being used as a distraction, and distraction can be

• Go for a stroll down the street

4.5g of fibre per serve to help with healthy bowels.

• Spend some quality time playing with the family pet or if you don’t have a family pet, talk to your child about animals

a wonderful thing. However, the best types

• Get out some photos of friends and family

of distractions do not compromise health.

and talk to your child about the photos

Rebecca mckenna is an Accredited Practising Dietitian.You can connect with Health Management and ask Rebecca questions on Facebook.

want to feed ding my new baby who seems to READER QUESTION: I am breastfee four hours. Is d says her baby only feeds every every two hours, whereas my frien feeding every two hours normal?

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different and is best for your baby. All babies are The main thing to remember is what ers are also moth according to age, hunger etc. All will follow different feeding regimens e would be to storage and feeding plans. My advic different with different rates of milk when they are es are very good at letting us know take notice of feeding cues, as babi has a 24 hours ralian Breastfeeding Association hungry. For expert advice the Aust ising Dietitian. or you could see an Accredited Pract hotline you can call (1800 686 268)

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pakfood

with TROY WILLIAMS

THE GOOD GUYS

pakmag TEAM Favourite Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bar

By Bianca Johns (PakMAG Promotions) Ingredients • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 cup self raising flour • 1/4 tsp baking powder • Pinch of salt • 1 cup of rolled oats • 1/2 cup of butter softened • 3 cups of frozen raspberries • 1/3 cup of sugar

Bianca's Fav "I love this recipe as it is such a yummy snack that you can whip up very quickly. Great for afternoon and weekend snacks."

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TEAM recipe

Preheat oven to 175oC. Grease a square pan or line with baking paper. Combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and rolled oats. Rub in the butter with your hands to form a crumbly mixture. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. On the stove heat 3 cups of frozen or fresh raspberries with 1/3 cup of sugar until it forms a beautiful raspberry sauce. Pour the raspberries over the oats mixture that is already in the pan. Making sure it covers the oats. Then sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture over the top of the raspberries and lightly press down. Bake for 35-40min in the oven, or until brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

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green = kids

MAY

blue = adults

Check out the latest family entertainment & events guide

guide

pink = family

yourGUIDE

May 2014 entertainment & events DATE 1/05/14

R

ANCHLANDS

EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Pet Heaven NQ Townsville’s Pet Crematorium & Cemetery

Come Riding With Us!

• Your choice of cremation or burial services • Collection from your home or Vet • Range of ashes boxes and memorial items • Professional and personalised service

VENUE Aitkenvale City Library

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME French for Travellers (Beginners)

TIME 5.30pm

FOR MORE INFO 4771 4230

COST Cost

1/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

1/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

1/05/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

An Evening with Petula Clark

8.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

2/05/14

Bush Garden Nursery

Revitalising the Townsville Town Common

8.30am

0409 934 263

Free Free

2/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

2/05/14

Tennis Townsville

Corporate Charity Tennis Night

6.30pm

4433 1337 / 4721 5129

2/05/14

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Country Music Festival - Charters Towers 2014

7.00pm

4727 9797

3/05/14

Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9.30am

leefamily.aust@gmail.com

Cost

3/05/14

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Country Music Festival - Charters Towers 2014

7.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

3/05/14

Riverway Arts Centre

Latin Vibrations Dance Showcase

8.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

3/05/14

City Library

Instagram goes Historic

10.00am

Ph: 4727 9666

3/05/14

The Port of Townsville

Laugh-a-Lot Ball - Camp Quality

6.00pm

4723 2250

4/05/14

North Shore

Sunday Funday for Daniel

9.00am

Facebook

7.00pm

4/05/14

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Country Music Festival - Charters Towers 2014

4/05/14

Murray Sports Complex

Groovin The Moo Festival

Cost

4727 9797

Cost

02 9331 4558

Cost

5/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

5/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

6/05/14

Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

$3/$20

6/05/14

The Cathedral School

School Tour

10.00am

www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

Free $2

6/05/14

The Lilly Pad

MotherLink Playgroup

9.00am

www.motherlink.com.au

6/05/14

Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9.30am

leefamily.aust@gmail.com

6/05/14

Townsville Civic Theatre

Fanfare Regional Festival

All Day

4727 9797

Cost

6/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Social Media for Seniors

10.00am

4773 8811

Free

6/05/14

Magnetic Island Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

6/05/14

Flinders Street City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

6/05/14

North Townsville Community Hub

Recre8tiv Kids Art Classes

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

7/05/14

The Cathedral School

Middle School Information Night

6.30pm

www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

Free

7/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

9.00am

4727 8310

Free

7/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

10.30am

4727 8310

Free

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May 2014 entertainment & events DATE 7/05/14

VENUE Thuringowa Central Library

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts

TIME 10.00am

FOR MORE INFO 1300 878 001

COST Free

8/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

French for Travellers (Beginners)

5.30pm

4771 4230

Cost

8/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

Loud Lounge - Old School Games

3.30pm

1300 878 001

Free

8/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

8/05/14

Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

8/05/14

Townsville Grammar

Open Day - Middle & Senior School (Years 7-12)

3.30pm

4722 4973

Free

9/05/14

Bush Garden Nursery

Revitalising the Townsville Town Common

8.30am

0409 934 263

Free

9/05/14

Aitkenvale City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

9/05/14

A Touch of Salt

Black & Gold Mothers Day Luncheon - Toownsville Grammar School

11.30am

0400 242 158

Cost

0428 000 987

$240

9.00am

4727 9666

Free Free

10/05/14 Jupiters Hotel and Casino

2014 McDonald House Nth Qld Charity Ball

10/05/14 ANZAC Park - Main Entrance

A Stroll Along the Strand - Bookings Required

10/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Dads Read - Messy Play - Booking Essential

9.30am

4727 8310

10/05/14 Anderson Park

Sands Memorial

5.30pm

4775 5957

10/05/14 North Townsville Community Hub

Marvellous Manners Confidence Course for Children

9.00am

www.tmtdeportment.com.au Cost

11/05/14 Weir Primary School

Mothers Day Classic Fun Run

All Day

www.mothersdayclassic.com.auÂ

$2

11/05/14 Townsville Jazz Club

Mothers Day Dinner & Jazz

5.30pm

www.jazztownsville.com

Cost

1300 878 001

Free

11/05/14 Mother's Day 12/05/14 Stockland Townsville

Mummy Funday - PakPanel with stylist Gerlinda Aras

10.00am

12/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

Free

12/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

13/05/14 Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

$3/$20

13/05/14 The Lilly Pad

MotherLink Playgroup

9.00am

www.motherlink.com.au

$2

13/05/14 Flinders Street City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

13/05/14 North Townsville Community Hub

Recre8tiv Kids Art Classes

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

14/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

9.00am

4727 8310

Free

14/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

10.30am

4727 8310

Free

15/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

French for Travellers (Beginners)

5.30pm

4771 4230

Cost

15/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

15/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

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MOTHER’S DAY TREAT BAG

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Materials [1] Brown Paper Bags [2] Bakers Twine [3] Felt Hearts [4] Glue [5] Plastic Heart Beads [6] Shredded Tissue Paper [7] Scissors DATE

Instructions

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Townsville Toy Library

9.30am

Mackay Home Show & Caravan Camping Expo

9.00am

www.mackayhomeshow.com.au

Cost

17/05/14 Kirwan State High School Music Centre

A Capella Competition - A 'Townsville's Got Talent' competition with prizes.

10:00am

www.acvc.com.au

$10 entry Cost

Celtic Thunder

7.30pm

www.ticketek.com.au

9.00am

4773 8811

18/05/14 Mackay Showgrounds

Mackay Home Show & Caravan Camping Expo

9.00am

www.mackayhomeshow.com.au

Cost

18/05/14 West End Park

Heritage Day 2014

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

18/05/14 Jezzine Barracks, Strand

Million Paws Walk - Raising Funds for the RSPCA

9.00am

www.millionpawswalk.com.au

Register

18/05/14 Hervey Range Heritage Tea Rooms

Spirit & Soul Festival

9.00am

www.spiritandsoulfestival.com.au

Cost

19/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free

length. Wind this around and around your paper bag. and then tie each of the ends to form a bow.

We recommend using CraftSmart PVA Glue for this project. *Products used in this project are available at Craft Direct. www.craftdirect.com.au & 1300 354 240

Q: What is the most important day in Egypt?

A: Mummy’s Day!

Q: Why is a computer so smart?

A: So they can hide in a strawberry patch.

A: It listens to its motherboard.

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17/05/14 Railway Estate Community Centre 17/05/14 Mackay Showgrounds

ABC Open - Writing and Photography Workshop

Q: Why do elephants paint their toenails red?

WIN!

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COST Cost

17/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

A: The meat ball!

FOR MORE INFO www.mackayhomeshow.com.au

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shapes onto your paper bag.

[3] As a finishing touch, thread some beads through the twine

Q: Where did the spaghetti go to dance?

TIME 9.00am

Crackles "JOKES"

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME Mackay Home Show & Caravan Camping Expo

[1] Start by decorating your bag. Simply glue the felt heart [2] Cut a length of bakers twine - approximately 150cm in

This makes a beautiful gift bag for Mum or a special friend.

VENUE

16/05/14 Mackay Showgrounds

Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre

19/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

19/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

20/05/14 Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

$3/$20

20/05/14 The Lilly Pad

MotherLink Playgroup

9.00am

www.motherlink.com.au

$2 Free

20/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

20/05/14 Railway Estate Community Centre

Townsville Toy Library

9.30am

leefamily.aust@gmail.com

20/05/14 Flinders Street City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

20/05/14 North Townsville Community Hub

Recre8tiv Kids Art Classes

3.30pm

0414 647 709

Cost

21/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free

21/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

9.00am

4727 8310

Free

21/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Early Years - Messy Play - Booking Essential

10.30am

4727 8310

Free

21/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

National Simultaneous Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

21/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Indigenous (Murri) Bookclub

6.00pm

4773 8811

Free

22/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free Cost

22/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

French for Travellers (Beginners)

5.30pm

4771 4230

22/05/14 Touch of Salt Restaurant

Literacy Dinner

6.30pm

www.townsvilletickets.com.au

$70

22/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

22/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

22/05/14 Various

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Free Donation

23/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free

23/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

24/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free

Baby snake: Mommy, are we poisonous?

Mother snake: Yes, son.Why? Baby snake: I just bit my tongue!

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yourGUIDE May 2014 entertainment & events DATE

VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

TIME

FOR MORE INFO

COST

24/05/14 Oonoonba Community Centre

Pregnancy Yoga Couples Workshops (Max 10 couples)

1.00pm

0406 605 623

Register

24/05/14 Riverview Tavern, Douglas

Banish the Black Dog Charity Bike Ride

9.00am

www.banishtheblackdog.org.au

Register

24/05/14 Oonoonba Community Centre

Pregnancy Yoga Couples* Workshop

1.00pm

www.theyogaandfitnessstudio.com.au

Cost

25/05/14 Wellspring Chiropractic

Free spinal check for Spinal Health Weekend the month of May

All Day

4779 1604

Free

26/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

26/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

27/05/14 Northreach Baptist Church

Giggles for God Playgroup

9.30am

4723 2371

$3/$20

27/05/14 The Lilly Pad

MotherLink Playgroup

9.00am

www.motherlink.com.au

$2

27/05/14 Flinders Street City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

27/05/14 Riverway Arts Centre

Peppa Pig LIVE - Tresure Hunt!

1.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

27/05/14 Riverway Arts Centre

Peppa Pig LIVE - Tresure Hunt!

3.30pm

4727 9797

Cost

27/05/14 North Townsville Community Hub

Recre8tiv Kids Art Classes

3.30pm

0414 647709

Cost

28/05/14 Riverway Arts Centre

Peppa Pig LIVE - Tresure Hunt!

10.30am

4727 9797

Cost

28/05/14 Riverway Arts Centre

Peppa Pig LIVE - Tresure Hunt!

1.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

Peppa Pig LIVE - Tresure Hunt!

3.30pm

4727 9797

Cost

Troy Cassar-Daley & Adam Harvey

8.00pm

4727 9797

Cost

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

French for Travellers (Beginners)

5.30pm

4771 4230

Cost

29/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

29/05/14 Thuringowa Central Library

Baby Rhyme Time

11.00am

1300 878 001

Free

30/05/14 Magnetic Island Recreat. Centre

Dad & Daughter Adventure Weekend

5.00pm

www.fatheringadventures.com.au

Cost

30/05/14 Aitkenvale City Library

Storytime

10.00am

1300 878 001

Free

30/05/14 Townsville Civic Theatre

Controlling Falling Project

7.30pm

4727 9797

Cost

30/05/14 Rydges Southbank on Palmer

SIDS Charity Ball

6.30pm

0456 160750

Cost

31/05/14 Bicentennial Soundshell

Performance in the Park by TAPA

4.00pm

admin@tapa.net.au

Free

31/05/14 Townsville Civic Theatre

Controlling Falling Project

7.30pm

4727 9797

Cost

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STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Fri of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sun at Willows Shopping Centre BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Sat of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café

There’s a store near you Aitkenvale - 290 Ross River Road PHONE: 4725 5244 Kirwan - 36 Thuringowa Drive PHONE: 4773 4224 Woodlands - Woodlands Shopping Centre PHONE: 4751 6286

OPEN 7 DAYS • www.calannapharmacy.com.au FEEL ALIVE

Regular Markets COTTERS MARKETS 8.30am-1pm every Sun at Flinders Mall

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SUNDAY MARKETS – CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sun of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sun every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sun every month at Plantation Park NQ FARMERS MARKET Every Friday 4pm-9pm at North Shore Town Centre MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

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• SKATING • INLINE HOCKEY • ARTISTIC SKATE • ROLLER DERBY • ROLLER HOCKEY & MORE GENERAL SKATE: Thu 4-6pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat & Sun 10-12pm & 2-4pm • $12 ENTRY • SKATE HIRE $3 ALL AGES LEARN TO SKATE: Tue 4-5pm ($7 inc skate hire), Sat 9.30-10am ($12 inc skate session afterwards until 12pm, skate hire $3)

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By Michelle Bell

Baby Issues

The best baby gear around!

They grow so quickly, and safety requirements change so often, so why buy something you will only use for three months that may be obsolete for baby number two?

Anxiety

Phone: (07) 5641 0270 Email: townsville@hireforbaby.com

Pregnancy and the first year after the baby’s birth (the Perinatal period) can be a positive and beautiful experience but it is also one of the most significant life events people experience, writes Michelle Bell.

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Expecting a baby, giving birth and becoming

• Lack of emotional or practical support

Anxiety becomes more of a problem if these

a parent bring many great expectations and

• Current or history of domestic violence

symptoms are present:

changes, and many parents find adjusting to

or trauma

• Persistent and excessive worry, anxiety or fear

• Current stressful life events

that interferes with daily functioning tasks, or

• Unwanted or unplanned pregnancy

stops you going out with your baby or leads

these changes and new roles challenging.

About one in ten women experience antenatal anxiety and/or depression, increasing to about one in seven women in the postnatal period. It also affects 10 per cent of fathers. Anxiety and

• Stresses relating to child care

much has been done to raise awareness of

• Neonatal medical problems

Anxiety is often overlooked. However Perinatal Anxiety is likely to be at least as common as

• Temperament of the baby • Pregnancy

depression, if not more so and severe anxiety can

• Birth or breast feeding complications

be present without depression.

• Neonatal loss and physical health issues

Besides the general risk factors for Anxiety

And, if that weren’t enough, society and the

(difficulty adjusting to your changing role and

media present idealised images and prescribed

lifestyle) there are some quite specific things that

behaviours about what a ‘good’ parent/mother

may increase the risk of Perinatal Anxiety.

should be and many women and their partners

These include: • Fear of childbirth • Fear that the baby will become ill or die

can feel like they have failed if they perceive they have fallen short of these ideals.

treated and early intervention and emotional support enable parents to recover faster so they

• History or family history of anxiety

can enjoy time with their baby. Some of the ways

or depression

to help deal with anxiety include not expecting

or perfectionism • High expectations of the pregnancy and labour and feelings of failure when these are not realised

you to constantly check on your baby.

• Constant irritability, restlessness or difficulty concentrating.

• Physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tense muscles, or finding it difficult to relax or fall asleep at night.

• Panic attacks - episodes of fear and panic that feel overwhelming and uncontrollable.

If you, or your partner, are experiencing any of these symptoms talk to your Obstetrician, Midwife, Child Care or GP. GPs can provide immediate psychological support, check for physical symptoms and refer onto programs that provide psychological support.

The good news is that Perinatal Anxiety can be

• Complex births

• Personal characteristics like low self-esteem

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• Many children

Depression often walk hand-in-hand and while Perinatal Depression, information about Perinatal

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• First child

For more information go to www.beyondblue.org.au (1300 22 4636) or www.panda.org.au (1300 726 306).

too much of yourself, having plenty of rest,

Michelle Bell is a Mental Health Liaison

talking about the changes in your life with your

Officer at Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local.

partner and health professionals, socialising with other new mums, eating healthily and avoiding drugs and alcohol.

Some information sourced beyondblue website.

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Baby

Baby Dental

EARLY Arrival

Tips

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Reflux in babies is fairly common because the sphincter valve is underdeveloped, the oesophagus is short and they lie down a lot.

ORGANIC Bedding

Unfortunately it can even cause tooth decay in babies’ first teeth as the stomach acids weaken the enamel. Reflux, commonly known as heartburn, can start in infants and continue on into childhood and adult life. So if your baby is fighting feeds, has 20-minute ‘catnaps’, has sour breath and is not

Miracle

Babies Month

MORNING Sickness

Baby

This month the Miracle Babies Foundation will be raising awareness about the programs and resources they provide to support premature and sick babies and their families.

NEWS

Up to 90 per cent of pregnant women

worth checking out. Acupressure involves

are affected by morning sickness, usually

massaging tender points along energy

in their first trimester. The causes are not

lines and can provide relief for some

entirely clear but high levels of hormones

women. There are three points to try

and blood pressure fluctuations are

pressing: 1) on the inside of your wrist,

thought to be contributing factors.

two thumb widths up from the wrist

For most women, dietary and lifestyle

crease 2) in the small hollow just below

Babies are often admitted into specialised medical units if they are born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation), they have a low birth weight, there have been difficulties

your inner ankle bone and 3) the line

There are approximately 45,000 babies born

with their everyday life. These include

running down from the hollow between

each year that require the help of a Neonatal

identifying and avoiding triggers (eg.

your collar bones down past the sternum

Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care

foods that make your nauseous), avoiding

(press deeply on the most tender spots).

changes can help them continue

an empty stomach (always have a few dry crackers handy), eating small quantities more often and drinking plenty of fluids.

Acupuncture and acupressure are also

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In extreme cases, if these lifestyle changes don’t provide any relief, see you doctor about medical treatments that are safe for your baby.

during their delivery, they have medical

growing well, speak to your doctor.

SLING Safety Following a recent inquest where a baby sling was found to be a factor in a three-week old baby’s death, authorities are developing a campaign to educate parents about how to use baby slings safely.

The key tips are: • Keep your baby’s face uncovered

complications or if they’re one of a set of

(especially the nose and mouth)

multiples.

• Avoid your baby being curled in a ‘C’ position with their chin against their chest

Many new mums seek out organic products for their new

Nursery (SCN). Of these, about 25,000 are

For information about how the Miracle

baby so if you want peace of mind that your precious

born prematurely. For the families involved

Babies Foundation supports premature

newborn is sleeping safely, check out the gorgeous range

it can be a very stressful and overwhelming

and sick newborns and their families go to

or low weight babies, or those with a cold

of baby bed and cot sets at www.ecocotton.com.au. In

journey of highs and lows as they navigate the

www.miraclebabies.org.au or call the 24Hr

• Reposition your baby after breastfeeding to make

response to the trend for more ‘green’ products, Eco-Cotton

very technical environment where their baby

Family Support Helpline on 1300 622 243.

sure their airways are clear

make their range from 100% certified organic cotton.

receives care.

• Be extra careful about using slings with premature

• Check on them regularly

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By Michelle Dryburgh

Mum Issues

A Mother's DayMessage Nyrie Contor was 28 weeks pregnant with twins when doctors diagnosed her with advanced breast cancer. She was 38 years old.

Less than two years later, Nyrie is winning her

“It was gut wrenching,” she said. “It meant no more

it makes you think. I definitely see life differently

battle with cancer and has made it her personal

children, and going through menopause at 38. But

now, and I make more time for creating fun,

mission to make other young women aware of the

I had to look at what was going to keep me alive,

memorable times with my family.”

warning signs to look out for.

and that outweighed the costs.”

“I had been to a wedding and was getting into the

Her surgery was followed by five months of

and daughters to do by getting involved in this

shower when I happened to feel the lump,” Nyrie

chemotherapy. Nyrie was unable to come into

year’s Mother’s Day Classic walk or run on 11 May.

recalled. “It was quite close to my armpit, at the left

contact with the twins or her young son, now

This year three local women are bringing the

edge of my breast. I was concerned straight away. I

six, for seven to 10 days after each week-long

Mother’s Day Classic to Townsville with a 3.7km

had a gut feeling something wasn’t right.”

cycle. “I wanted to breastfeed my babies, but I

run or walk through Riverway Park, starting from

wasn’t allowed to because it would have helped

the Weir Primary School, Thuringowa. There will be

the cancer grow,” she said. “But I was very lucky a

market stalls and entertainment for families.

The lump was the size of a five cent piece, and prompted Nyrie to make an urgent appointment with her doctor. She was sent for an ultrasound that afternoon, had a biopsy the following day, and just two days later - her worst fears were confirmed.

The diagnosis would be just the beginning of a long, emotional and difficult journey. Nyrie’s twins were delivered by Caesarean at 32 weeks,

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the twins to have a better start than I originally expected.”

The twins are now 18 months old and thriving

For donations, market stall enquiries and sponsors contact Corryn on 0427 092 598 or go to www.facebook.com/pages/Mothers-DayClassic-Townsville-QLD/1400376856892678

– and Nyrie is doing much better too. She has returned to work part time, exercises regularly, maintains a healthy diet and also practices yoga and meditation.

To find out more and to register go to

strength. Meanwhile, Nyrie was given just three

“I’m cautiously happy with how things are going,”

days to decide whether or not to have her ovaries

she said. “I’m doing everything my doctors have

registrations close 7 May. All proceeds will go

and fallopian tubes removed to halt the supply of

told me to in the hope it will give me a longer

hormones to the cancer.

life. When you’re faced with your own mortality,

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That’s exactly what Nyrie would like other mothers

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Home edition

Geometric

MAY 2014

Got a decorating dilemma?

Send in a photo of your room to elaine@pakmag.com.au and we’ll

Design Tips

get our experts at Bold Interiors to give you some design ideas.

Design

Ideas

Geometric patterns are popping up

way, it’s an easy DIY style to achieve - try

everywhere this year. The edgy trend of

combining varying colours and the scale

triangles and trapeziums can be seen in

of shapes.

fabrics, lighting, rugs, furniture and even

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Design Tips: • Pick one or two items with varying shapes and colours. For example, larger scale geometric forms versus multiple

tiles.

Easy Ways To Go Geometric:

Like many recent trends, the geometric

• Lighting – look for some subtle

style is a revival from the 80’s that came

angular lighting

• Share the pattern around and evenly

through to home décor from the catwalks.

• Floors – introduce a new rug that

to the ceiling. For example, use a floor

The diversity of this pattern can be mixed and matched with multiple styles from

contrasts or complements the colours in the room

coloured patterns.

• Try it in your kid’s bedrooms – it’s a fantastic trend to incorporate into kid’s rooms and they will love the bold shapes and colours.

TilingTips

distribute your geometry from the floor rug and pendant that have geometric shapes rather than a floor rug and floor

Lively and brazen patterns are on trend in

• Walls – add eye-catching geometric

cushion with similar patterns - the key is getting an even spread.

tiles. They make a dramatic statement in

artwork

with geometric wallpaper or tiles?

• Accents – look for geometric designs

• Look around online for DIY wall decals.

Alternatively, a cheaper approach is

on cushions, vases, plant pots, napery

And check out Pinterest for inspiration.

to bring in some subtle accents. Either

or other decorative items

Industrial and retro to contemporary chic.

If you’re feeling bold why not create some ‘wow’ factor by redecorating

your home and work especially well with neutral colour schemes where the tiles can take the spotlight.

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Home edition

May 2014

Design Tips

Painted Glass Jars diyhome

By Sofie Buchholz

Painted glass jars are popular in DIY styling. They can be useful for highlighting an accent colour and are great in a small space. Pops of colour are continuing to come through within home décor ranges.

One way to create a more sophisticated finish that preserves the shine of the glass is to paint a jar, vintage crystal or glass vase by painting the inside surface.

We coloured these vases to pick up the green in the lampshade and highlight the colours of the wall art.

To Make: • Recycle interesting food jars or search second hand shops for vintage glass and crystal ware.

•

Select a viscous paint that can be poured and run around the inside of the vase. House paint has a suitable viscosity. Acrylic paint is a more economical option but would need to be painted onto the inside of the vase, which can leave streaks and appear uneven.

• Pour a small amount of paint into the bottom of your glass vase. A medicine syringe can help squirt paint into the bottom of vases with small openings.

• Tip the vase around until the paint has covered the inside surface of the vase.

• Pour out the excess paint and wipe off any paint drips on the outside of the glass vase.

• Allow the vase to partly dry upside down – an old dish rack is useful to help drain out excess paint.

• Allow the vase to fully dry in an upright position, making any touch ups within the jar if necessary.

Sofie Buchholz is the owner of Tinker and Tailor.

For more information call 0428 747 904.

DIY Products • Jars and vases, recycled from home and purchased from St. Vincent De Paul, $1-$2 • Dulux Paint, Picture Box Green, Bunnings, $10 Featured Products (thanks to Momi, Mt Pleasant) • Cover lampshade, Tinker and Tailor Sewing School and Design, $60 • Plates, Kate Spade, David Jones, Set of 4, $99 • Cushion, Adairs, From $34.95

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By Amanda Cranston

Week Ender

RollingstoneGetaway If you want ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, shady palm trees and a private beach for your next family getaway, then look no further than Rollingstone.

Only 57 kilometres north of Townsville,

accommodation options on offer from beachfront

Rollingstone Beach Caravan Resort is a sanctuary

accommodation to campsites overlooking Palm

by the sea. Serenely nestled along the waterfront,

and Havana Islands. There are two and three

this tropical hideaway is a fantastic holiday

bedroom villas and cabins throughout the park,

destination or weekend getaway for locals. Large

as well as powered and unpowered campsites

and incredibly spacious the beachfront resort is

with the offer of private ensuites. The amenities

also set amongst three palm-fringed lakes with

are spacious, modern and incredibly clean, and

manicured gardens, modern, spacious amenities

certainly live up to the BIG4 name.

and a large resort pool.

For those wanting to use Rollingstone as a base

Once checking in at reception and driving through

to explore the region, it is only a short drive to

the security boom-gates, this impressive resort

Paluma National Park. Well known for its beautiful

will easily transport you into holiday-mode. The

waterfalls and natural swimming holes, the two

sundrenched beach is perfect for sandcastles,

best spots to swim are Crystal Creek and Little

collecting shells and spending lazy afternoons,

Crystal Creek. Both waterholes are picturesque

while the sounds of the waves lapping at the

and well worth a visit for a photo opportunity, a

shore as you sit on your camp chair and watch

swim, picnic or lazy afternoon. Then stop off at

the sun set behind rows of palm trees will make

Frosty Mango on the way back for a local tropical

you feel like you really have found paradise. The

fruit ice cream which you can either eat there or

resort has plenty of shady trees for afternoon

you can buy a tub to take with you for later.

board games and lots of space for riding bikes and scooters so you won’t feel like you are in each other’s pockets. And the huge resort pool (with wading pool for littlies) is the ideal place to cool

Rollingstone really is a fantastic weekend getaway for Townsville locals where every member of your family is guaranteed to have a great time.

off, read a book on one of the deck chairs, enjoy a game of frisbee out on the lawn or mingle with other holidaymakers while enjoying a barbecue in the large communal camp kitchen.

Established in 2002, the park caters for

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Once kindy begins most parents find themselves inundated with paintings and collage creations of all kinds. No matter what they have made, kids love to see their artwork on display. Even as kids get older they get a thrill out of seeing their paintings, sketches and masterpieces on show so here are a few different ways to put them to good use.

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By Amanda Cranston

Wondering what to do with all those paintings your kids make for you? Here’s 10 ways to put them on display!

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[1] Frame it

[4] Scrapbook it

[8] Make party bon-bons

Frames come in all sizes and colours and you can get some simple ones for minimal cost these days so why not mount and frame your child’s artwork and hang them around the house. It shows your child how proud you are of them and looks more stylish.

A memory scrapbook is a wonderful way of documenting your child’s life incorporating photos, funny things they say and do, award certificates and lots of your kid’s artwork.

Use paintings to make fun bon-bons for a special party or event. Fill the bon-bons with lollies, marbles or a little trinket and tie the ends with pretty ribbon. Add little name tags to each bon-bon for the final touch.

[2] Exhibit it

Use your child’s paintings as gift wrapping for birthdays and Christmas presents, adding string or ribbons for extra embellishments.

If you find you have acquired a rather large collection of your child’s artwork then why not put on an art exhibition at home for family and close friends. Mount and frame a range of your child’s favourite pieces, send out invites and then provide morning or afternoon tea.

[3] Make Bookmarks Cut your child’s artwork into strips and laminate them, turning their artwork into beautiful bookmarks the whole family can use. You can also thread ribbon through the end to make them fancier so you can give them as gifts to grandparents.

[5] Make gift wrapping

[6] Make placemats Artwork on A4 size paper can be laminated to make placemats and the more colourful the better. Get your kids to design paintings for each table setting, cut and paste pictures or sketch a portrait of each family member and laminate them, turning them into placemats.

[7] Make gift cards Your kid’s artwork can be made into beautiful handmade gift cards of all sizes, then use letter stamps to add a personal message to the card.

[9] Cover books with artwork Covering school books, journals or other special books in artwork is a great way to personalise your child’s books. First cover the book with the painting, add a name label and then cover in clear contact.

[10] Photograph it For all those collage creations your kids bring home made out of cereal boxes, plastic bottle lids and toilet rolls, keep their artwork on display at home for a few weeks and then photograph it before you bin it. Explain you can’t keep everything and then make up a journal to paste photos of all the lovely collage things they have created. www.pakmag.com.au

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DiscoveringAspergers Children each have their own unique little quirks but NQ businesswoman Jody Euler began to suspect that she was dealing with more than the ‘terrible twos’ with her daughter’s tantrums.

It wasn't one particular event, but a collection of

their own interests but excluding other learning

Jody says her biggest challenge as a parent is

them that made Jody and her husband question

and being more interested in sensory experiences

having enough structure for Tia so that she feels

what was going on with their first daughter Tia.

than everyday learning.

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Tia’s diagnosis was the start of a big learning curve for Jody who has travelled extensively to learn from the best experts. Attending numerous workshops, seminars and group sessions for children, she believes that arming yourself with

The arrival of baby sister Piper, resulted in

as much knowledge as possible is the best way

some big changes and Tia’s behaviour became

to support children with Asperger’s. Last year she

unmanageable. It was then that Jody realised they

even hosted an Asperger’s event in Mackay to

had more than a stubborn, independent two year

raise awareness in the region, to which she invited

old on their hands, but they were still unprepared

renowned Asperger’s expert, Professor Tony

for the diagnosis. “At the time we hadn't even

Attwood to come and speak.

heard of Asperger’s Syndrome, so it was a big shock when the Paediatrician started speaking about ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

Along the way Jody has learnt a number of strategies that have made a significant difference to Tia’s behaviour by making sure

Asperger’s Syndrome sits on the Autism Spectrum

she is adequately prepared before anything

and can present in a number of different ways.

new or different happens. This means finding

Commonly it involves difficulty in social, vocal

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and intellectual development. Some of the typical

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traits that children may have include; difficulty

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preferring their own company instead of playing

also says that there is now an amazing array of

with other kids, delayed speech and difficulty with

apps that have proved useful.

so their younger daughter Piper can be herself.

Jody also says that Piper has played a special role in Tia’s life. “Thanks to the affection Piper has always shown, Tia has had time to observe and learn. Where she would once run from cuddles and kisses, she now accepts them…‘but no kisses please, they are disgusting!’.”

2-Day Discovering Aspergers Event World-renowned Asperger's Syndrome expert, Professor Tony Attwood returns to Mackay as a guest speaker between 12-13 September for a special 2-day Discovering Asperger's event.

Held over two days, the event will feature targeted seminars for education and medical professionals as well as parents and carers for those on the spectrum.

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By Tianna Graham

Laughs mummy

Happy Mother’s Day everyone! It’s so nice to be celebrating my second ever Mother’s Day. This month Eva has really developed into a

that was not to last and she chose a particularly

could. I looked around the restaurant to gauge

little girl. I have started putting her curly hair

busy Sunday lunchtime to show her true colours.

how many people could see what was going on

into ponytails and she loves playing with my

Dane and I were sitting down to enjoy a delicious

and I was met by quite a number of judging eyes

jewellery. The other thing that has developed this

lunch of Buffalo wings and burgers when Eva

coming from obviously childless couples.

month is her temper as I’ve experienced my first

decided she wasn’t happy to sit quietly beside

ever, public temper tantrum.

mummy and play. No, she wanted to stand on

I’ve seen other mums dealing with those

the table and make as much noise as she possibly

embarrassing tantrums you see kids throw

could. I tried my hardest to distract her, get her

in shopping centres and I’ve always cast a

to sit down and play with her toys (and not the

sympathetic eye over them as they wrestled

knife and fork on the table) but all of my efforts

ask to go somewhere with a kid’s room… it’s

chocolate bars out of the hands of their

were wasted.

not to keep the kids happy, it’s so they can stand

It was at that moment that I saw my quiet little

back and shake their heads with the rest of the

girl turn into an uncontrollable screaming

judging patrons and say “Who brought that kid?”

screaming children. In my case it happened while having lunch at a café.

Eva has always been such a chilled out baby that

monster! She squealed at the top of her lungs

was easy to take her anywhere. However, it seems

and banged her head on the table as hard as she

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I have never eaten so fast in my life and was so embarrassed that I don’t even remember chewing! As I walked back to my car trying to shake off what had just happened, it hit me. I finally get why all of my friends with kids always

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