Pakmag Townsville - November 2011 by Grand Publishing

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28 welcome note Hi everyone and welcome to the 12th Edition of PakMag. I can’t believe it’s PakMag’s first birthday already! We would like to send you, our loyal readers, a very BIG thank you for embracing PakMag the way you have. I always receive so many wonderful comments about the magazine and we value your feedback and advice. If there is something you would love us to write about or an event you need to promote we are busy planning our next years activities and events around town and would love to include some of your ideas. Our monthly PakClub has been growing rapidly and our October Halloween party was so much fun.

More than just prescriptions

Our next event celebrates our 1st birthday so we would love to see some new faces and of course the usual culprits for a bit of a celebration and some yummy birthday cake. Make sure you book as spaces are limited and we don’t want you to miss out. See you all soon and remember, tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager

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pakmag : for parents of beans to teens

kids

02 What’s New

Kid’s MiniMag

04 Learning through play

Colour it in & win

07 Catholic Education 09 The Parenting Journey 11 PakHealth 15

babies & toddlers

Pakfood

16 Out & About photos 17

Mini Mag

What’s On

25 Out & About photos 27

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OuR faMily lOOkiNg afteR yOuR faMily

contents

PakBaby

31 Tackling Teens 33 Wardrobe Wake Up 34 Fav Pets/Competition Winners

PakBaby

things to win 12

WIN a Calanna Supplements

WIN a Double Movie Pass

WIN a Kingpin Family Pass

23 WIN one of four Kingpin Family Passes

35 Biz Directory

36 Time to Partaayy!

38 WIN a Family Holiday

WIN a Melville Farm Animal Party

38 WIN a Family Holiday 39 Movie of the Month 40 Smile with a Local

cover shot Model: Sophie Page Photographer: Cheeky Monkey

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what’s new november Introduce sport

what’s new november Open day

Santa arrival times

Movie Releases

I Don’t Know How She Does It (TBA) In cinemas November 3

Encouraging children to participate in organised sport and physical activity sets the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Koolkuna Kindergarten and preschool is

Our Idiot Brother (TBA)

This is the lesson families all over Australia are

holding an Open Day on Saturday 5 Nov

In cinemas November 3

learning through the Ready Steady Go Kids

(9am-12noon) at 61 Davidson Street, South

multi-sport program for 2½–6 year olds.

Townsville. There will be lots of fun activities

After its successful launch in Townsville in

Anonymous (TBA)

Term 3 this year, Ready Steady Go Kids is

In cinemas November 3

giving more local children the chance to participate in the program by offering a FREE

Free family fun

• Willows – 17 Nov (6-8pm) Santa’s Parade • Castletown – 20 Nov (10am) Target Forecourt

including a face painter. Families will be able

Communities for Children Townsville West is holding a free children’s festival on Sunday

to have a look around the centre and find out

6 November (1-5pm) at Cambridge Park, Vincent. Everyone is welcome to go along for an

about our kindergarten program. For more

afternoon of games, activities, arts & crafts, storytelling and singing and dancing for all ages. For

information call 4771 5568.

more information go to www.c4cevents.com.au

Capsule service

Snap happy

PakClub: Retro theme

Ping pong

Each year, Queensland Ambulance Service fits

The 2012 Insight Creative and Cafe Bambini Kid’s Calendar launch will be held at the Townsville Hospital’s Robert Douglas Auditorium on 20 Nov. Calendars cost $20 and can be pre-purchased now. All profits from the sale of the calendar will be donated to the Hospital Foundation. For info call 4728 1012 go to www.insightcreative.com.au/blog

Come along and help us celebrate PakMag’s 1st Birthday with Melvilles Farm Animals, Schuberts Balloons, heaps of fun games and activities and, of course, a HUGE birthday cake thanks to Sweeter Than Sugar. You could also give our NEW Good Guys Wheel of Fortune a spin to win a prize worth up to $1000! Bookings are highly recommended call 4773 6699.

The Townsville Table Tennis Association is

• Stockland – 26 Nov (9.30am) • Annandale – 12 Dec (10am-2pm)

trial class when you mention PakMag. Visit

The Debt (TBA) In cinemas November 10

Moneyball (TBA) In cinemas November 10

readysteadygokids.com.au for class times and call 1300 766 892 to secure your free class.

Vacation care The Townsville PCYC Vacation Care program in Wellington St, Aitkenvale runs 12 Dec-20 Jan (6.30am-6pm). Cost $40 per day with optional

Arthur Christmas (TBA)

excursions at an extra cost. Bookings are

In cinemas November 24

essential – call 4725 7563.

over 10,000 baby capsules across Queensland through 61 locations. Baby capsules can be installed approximately two weeks prior to your due date but appointments need to be arranged 4-6 weeks ahead. To book an appointment for a baby capsule fitting with Qld Ambulance Service call 13 QGOV (13 74

Babes in arms

Vote for your fav’s

This month’s Babes in Arms movie sessions at Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas are:

Part-time & School holiday courSeS available!

We want to show our support for the Townsville

NOV 2 - The Three Musketeers NOV 9 - In Time

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businesses that do a great job at catering for the family market. You can help us by voting

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for your favourites and by doing so you’ll be in the running to win a HUGE prize from The Good Guys. Go to page 30 to find out more.

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family fun that also improves fitness, agility and hand-to-eye coordination. For info go to www.ttta.org.au or call Gary 0458 905 949.

NOV 16 - I Don’t Know How She Does It NOV 23 - Moneyball NOV 30 - Arthur Christmas 2D Children under five are free; only $8 for adults.

Tiny ToT To maTure age models available for adverTising campaigns

Get a free family coaching session

*Family = 2 adulTs & 2 kids

– Xbox games day on 15 Dec (10am-2pm).

In cinemas November 24

family coaching sessions. Table Tennis is good

Introductory offer to new players

(12-3pm) for 10-18 year olds and a Playstation

The Inbetweeners (TBA)

celebrate the club is offering new players free

68) or go to www.qld.gov.au/carbabyseats

They also have indoor laser skirmish on 13 Dec

Immortals (TBA)

celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. To

• Build confidence • Agility & footwork • Hand-eye coordination • Improve fitness • Everyone can play (Mum, Dad, family) For more inFormATion cAll: Gary Walmsley Development Manager/Coach on 0458 905 949 or email: bdm@ttta.org.au

Table Tennis Juniors

Table Tennis is an AWD inclusive sport 60 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park (near Officeworks) Phone: 4771 5911 or visit www.ttta.org.au

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Education feature Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

learning through

play

Playing is an important part of a child’s learning, writes educational psychologist Jutta Dempsey When you send your child to go out and play

in play with these concepts is able to

develop their social skills in friendships and

you are really saying go and learn something

understand the dynamics that allow this to

relationships and regulating their behaviour.

important! We know that there are 3 major

happen.

Two-year old Sally learns that throwing a

types of learning:

Cognitive learning

shown that play builds and strengthens brain

To recall, calculate, discuss, analyse, problem

pathways, creating a brain that has increased

solve etc.

flexibility and improved potential for learning

Psychomotor learning To dance, swim, ski, dive, ride a bike etc.

tantrum in the middle of a playgroup will lead to members of the group moving away from her. Four-year old Liam learns that hitting the other boy in the sandpit will lead to time out and playing alone next time. Learning these skills during play with others helps the teacher

Thus, play is pivotal for children’s

of a grade two class successfully manage her

development, since they make sense of their

pupil’s teamwork exercise.

environment through play, and create the

To like something or someone, love,

ability for later learning potential.

As a parent it is important to ensure that your child has lots of non-structured playtime in

Most parents can see and recognise this

which to explore the world and all that is in it

All these types of learning are initially

learning easily when they think about

in a relaxed manner, facilitating both learning

achieved through play. In their early years

the cognitive and psychomotor skills

and learning to learn. Overzealous parents

children find out about their world through

their children are learning. The boom in

who introduce their child to structured and

experimenting with it in play. They learn ‘the

extracurricular sport, dance, computer based

formal education at the expense of this

rules’ through play. One year old Sally may

learning games etc is testimony to this.

non-structured play are limiting their child’s

find that tipping the bucket up will result in the water falling down. Four-year old Liam is using magnets to pull his tractor along a railroad that he has built. Both children are learning about gravity through their playful experimentation. When the teacher has the children in the second grade learn about the moon’s orbit, the child who has experimented

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later in life.

Affective learning appreciate, fear, hate, worship etc.

Modern brain research and imaging has

development and ability to learn. They are However, just as important is the learning of

unintentionally limiting the breadth of their

social and emotional skills through play. Play is

child’s experience and ability to learn.

linked to the development of resilience, such as self-esteem and happiness, the beginnings

Formal education in the form of school and

of empathy as children learn to understand

extracurricular classes need to be balanced by

another’s point of view and social skills. The

relaxed ‘play’ time in older children. This will

child engaging in play with others is learning

ensure that they continue to learn about their

to connect and cooperate with others,

world and all that is in it.

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Enrol now for kindy 2012 Townsville Catholic Education is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten for 2012 What is kindergarten? Kindergarten formally replaces what used to be ‘Pre-Prep’. Kindergarten is one of the three objectives outlined in the Queensland Government’s Flying Start for Queensland Children initiative. Children must turn four (4) years old by the 30th of June in the year they wish to start Kindergarten. Kindergarten in Catholic Schools and Early Learning Centres Townsville Catholic Education is now offering families a range of options. Kindergarten is now available at: • St Joseph’s School, The Strand • St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres -

Kindergarten will be offered at the following

The Catholic Kindergarten program is delivered

schools in 2013 with further anticipated in the

by a four-year university trained early childhood

Diocese:

education teacher. The education program has

• St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell • St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun (on Junior campus – Veales Road) • Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan (on Junior campus – Golf Links Drive) • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa How is the Catholic Kindergarten program run? The Kindergarten education program offered in Catholic schools and Early Learning Centres is supported by Townsville Catholic Education.

been developed from the Queensland Studies Authority Kindergarten Learning Guideline. It is delivered in a Catholic environment where the spirituality of each child is valued. The Catholic Kindergarten program offers families either two days per week or a five day fortnight, both equating to 30 hours a fortnight. The average cost for Catholic Kindergartens on Catholic School sites will be $70-$80 per week. How do we enrol? Contact Lee-Ann Barton at Townsville Catholic Education 4773 0900 for enrolment information.

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Birthday etiquette

To celebrate the grand opening of Townsville’s first cupcakery Sunday 27th november from 10am-2pm*

Story thanks to Amanda Cranston

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As kids get older the humble birthday party exposes a whole new world of underlying politics, writes Amanda Cranston

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While for many of us, childhood birthday parties

friendships obviously come and go throughout

allowed their child a certain number of guests.

bring back lovely memories of pass the parcel

the year. One way around this is to make the

You may want to circumvent these problems

and musical chairs, today’s parties can be a

party a family-only affair.

by adding extra wording to the invitations such

minefield of competitive parents and over-thetop events with caterers, limousines and wedding

RSVPs

style cakes. The peer pressure amongst parents Many parents don’t bother to respond by the

their views on birthday party etiquette.

RSVP date or even at all. This is inconsiderate

pick up 5pm’.

Party Food

Guest List

to plan for catering, games, prizes and goody bags. RSVPs are particularly important if the

Many parents stick around at kid’s birthday

While some parents lose sight of the fact that the

party is being held at an outside venue which

parties, especially when kids are under the age of

party is for their child and not themselves, it’s

requires a deposit or booking fee. While the host

six so it is often assumed and acceptable for the

important to let your child decide who should be

normally pays for all invited guests, it’s obviously

host to provide party food for everyone present

on the guest list. Often the best party is one with

not fair for them to have to pay for no-shows or

at the party. However, it is still recommended to

your child’s closest friends rather than the whole

uninvited siblings.

be mindful that the party food is firstly for the

class. Remember that handing out invitations at school is frowned upon unless everyone is

Uninvited Siblings

receiving one as this leads to many children

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welcome but will not receive a goody bag’, ‘Parents welcome to stay’ or ‘Drop off 2pm and

can be enormous so we asked our readers about

to the party host and makes it tricky for them

as ‘Invited guests only, no Siblings’, ‘Siblings

children.

Keep It Simple

feeling left out and rejected. Hand out invites

While it is a common occurrence for parents

individually after school or mail them, and on the

to bring along other uninvited siblings, the

The only person you really need to impress is

day of your child’s birthday take in cupcakes or

consensus is that it is completely inappropriate.

your child and they just want to have fun with

slice to share with everyone.

For families who are close friends the host may

their friends. Traditional party games are always

assume siblings will be present at the party

fun and goody bags don’t have to be expensive.

Reciprocal Birthday Invites

too but it is never okay to rock up at a child’s

If you can afford an expensive party then go

birthday party with your other children in tow.

ahead and have one, but do it for the right

What do you do if your child has been invited

If you absolutely have to stay at the party and

reasons. Kids can also be overwhelmed by over-

to another child’s birthday party who they’re

can’t get your other half or friends to watch your

the-top parties so check with your child first to

not bothered about inviting to their own?! The

other children, then you should always check first

see what kind of birthday party they want.

consensus seems to be yes, you should invite that

with the host if this will be okay. Often the host

child although circumstances can change and

will have a limited budget and may have only

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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Elaine Seager

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pelvic pain

PreP-Year 7 Curriculum is at the heart of school learning. And at the heart of curriculum is reading, that is why it so important to us to get this right. in order for us to do this, we have recruited the help of a literacy expert. We are always looking for ways in which to lead the field and are constantly evaluating not only what we are teaching but how we are teaching. this has already lead to some very exciting breakthroughs and will ensure that our students are receiving the best learning opportunities the school can offer. What is even more exciting is that as a part of this progress we will be employing our own, on site literacy coach for next year! this is seen as a major breakthrough in the quality of the education we are delivering to your children, our students.

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Sleep is essential for our mental and physical health but whilst we can be firm about our children having a good sleep routine, we often neglect our own. Sleeping tablets are only a temporary fix for

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get up and read quietly in another room.

Stick to approximately the same times to wake

[3] Avoid being overstimulated at bedtime.

up and go to bed. Wake up at a fixed time.

Avoid caffeine late in the day (after 3pm) and

Avoid the temptation to nap.

whilst exercise is good for sleep avoid exercising

[2] Develop a strong association between your bed and sleep. Use the bedroom only for

late at night. Create a soothing bedtime “ritual” for yourself in the same way that you do with your children. This may include a warm bath,

reading, listening to soothing music etc. [4] Create an environment conducive to sleep. Invest in a comfortable bed and make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet. If you tend to awaken after falling asleep, learn some simple relaxation exercises and turn your alarm clock away so you can’t see it. Consider keeping a journal to write down your worries and don’t rely on alcohol; it causes non-restful sleep.

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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Tess Smith

time for the tooth fairy There is no need to worry about baby teeth because they’re going to fall out anyway. Right? WRONG! In fact, children who have holes in their baby

Of course, the thrill of losing a tooth is doubled

have not visited the dentist by now, it is essential

teeth, are more likely to experience decay

by the knowledge that the tooth fairy is on her

that you take them.

throughout adulthood. Habits set today are for

way with a bag of money. Thankfully her visit

a lifetime.

doesn’t have to break the bank. I remember

Those baby teeth are also busy holding the space

being excited over a dollar coin. ”WOW!!”

This is a very important time because the adult teeth will be with them for life and we only get one attempt at keeping them. Ideally your child

for adult teeth. If they are lost too early it can

Dad would say,” Where did you get all that?”. “My

should make their first visit to the dentist by age

increase the likelihood of orthodontic needs. So

gosh you’re a lucky girl” Mum would add. I felt so

four. If they are not experiencing any pain or

remember: every tooth is precious! The first baby

proud! I highly recommend going a little over the

problems - and their visit is, in fact, fun - they will

teeth normally become wobbly at around the

top - kids love this. A little tip I like to recommend

be more likely to develop happy, positive feelings

age of six - although, of course, some children

is to tell your child that the tooth fairy only pays

towards oral health and dentistry. And that will

will start losing their teeth earlier, and others

for clean teeth because rotten ones make her

serve them well for the rest of their life!

later. Your child will be excited and proud to be

sad. This is sure to keep them motivated about

a big kid at last. Encourage them to wobble and

keeping their smile healthy.

wiggle especially if you can see the permanent one coming through. Most teeth will come out naturally but if you’re at all concerned we can offer a helping hand if necessary.

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pakfood parents in the pantry

Recipe thanks to: Jolene Sperring

Chicken, Bacon & Corn Soup

kids in the kitchen

Recipe thanks to: Dani Thompson

Green Eggs & Ham

• Bacon - diced/chopped remove the fat to keep it healthy

• Wholemeal bread

• 1 Onion

• Ham slices

• Garlic

• Cheese grated

• 2 tins of corn

• Pesto

• Eggs • Milk

• 1 litre chicken stock • 6-10 medium/large potatoes

Method

Method Dry fry the bacon, chopped onion and garlic, (the small amount of fat in the bacon is enough), peel and cut potatoes in half, (quarters if you’re in a hurry). Add potatoes, tins of corn (with water) and chicken stock and cook until potatoes are soft. Process in batches to make a smoother soup, you can add skim milk (depends on how thick you like it).

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Grease a muffin tray. Using an egg round, cut out a large circle from a slice of wholemeal bread. Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread and place it in the muffin tray. Do this with 4-6 slices of bread. Line the bread with a piece of ham. In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs and a dash of milk. Add 3 teaspoons of pesto. Pour the egg and pesto mix into the muffin tray. Top with grated cheese. Bake in a moderate oven for 12-15 mins.

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out & about

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kids

mag Asher enjoying a day at Pallarenda

Beach

Rachel and Teddy loving Riverway

Zahara at Riverway

Olivia happy in the sunshine

Jayden hanging out at Riverway

William laughing up a storm

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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

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INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sun every month at Rotary Park

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• Difficulty concentrating, making decisions or

can also place strains on the emotional wellbeing

if the symptoms that you or someone you know

remembering things.

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are experiencing point to Perinatal Depression.

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pregnancy and new baby.

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the baby. • Physical symptoms such as headaches, heart

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Depression or Anxiety for longer than two weeks

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• Anxiety

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• Tiredness/fatigue

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• Sleep problems

Services) is a service offered through Townsville

While distressing, the baby blues is a short

• Appetite disturbances

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quickly with caring support.

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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a

feelings of inadequacy or guilt.

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by Carla Lejarraga

in adults, especially those who come in to contact with babies.

There is no doubt that sucking on a pacifier can be soothing for a baby and studies show that short-term use during infancy is not significant enough to cause worry. However it is the long-term use beyond infancy that has researchers concerned. Studies are showing that children who

If your child has become accustomed to

When your child has become accustomed

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to using the pacifier only at bedtime, try to

risk of developing dental malocclusions,

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speech and language problems, exposure

become very attached to their pacifiers and can

to sleep. You will have a few tears for a couple

to bacterial infections, and most recently, a

begin sucking thumbs or fingers, tongue, lip

of days, but it will be worth it the long term for

higher experience of acute otitis media, or ear

blanket or other object when parents abruptly

your child’s health and wellbeing!

infections.

discontinue its use.

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Myologist and Dental Hygienist. For more

be comforted in other ways, it is best to avoid

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information contact The Thumbsucking Clinic

using a pacifier. If you find she really needs it,

and shorter periods of time, then only at

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just be sure to get rid of it by around 12 months.

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Carla Lejarraga is a mother of two, an Orofacial

Two mumpreneurs have just launched

Dr Stephen Lambert, of the Queensland

They work by using wrist acupressure. The

Currently Australia’s immunisation schedule recommends whooping cough vaccination at 2, 4 and 6 months, and again at 4 years of age.

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A booster shot is recommended for 15-17

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The 2011 Schoolies Survival Guide by Former

of her friends have booked accommodation

Schoolies includes headings such as Alcohol

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can phone a taxi to get to somewhere safe. • Provide your daughter with the numbers of organisations that support young people celebrating Schoolies Week. These include Rebecca’s Community, Rosie’s Youth Mission, Hotel Chaplains and Drug Arm. They are available 24 hours a day during Schoolies Week. • Encourage your daughter to read the 2011 Schoolies Survival Guide. Despite some of the

the 1970’s, this celebration of the transition from

daughter stay safe:

high school to the adult world has spread to most

• Have conversations with her about the

tips by those who have experienced – and

Australian States and to international destinations

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are going and who they are going to be with

scary headings, there are some very practical

Denise Bewert is a Guidance Officer, mother of two and author of two books, Tackling Teens and

have been linked to alcohol and drug abuse,

when they are not together.

property damage, vandalism, unprotected sex,

• Encourage your daughter to always have money

question about your teenager send an email to:

sexual assault and drink spiking.

in her pocket and a charged phone so that she

denise.bewert@bigpond.com

Troubled Teens. If you would like to ask Denise a

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Summer essentials Story thanks to Gerlinda Aras

Need help cleaning your world?

Summer style Mum’s summer essentials: 2 Large Straw Bag Sussan Willows $59.95

1 Gold Marion Sunnies, Sussan Willows $34.95

All mum’s need an oversized bag to fit all the kids essentials

A must have in the far north

• Total cleaning solutions • Fast Vacuum repairs

NEWS FLASH!!!

• Dust sensitive, Asthma and Allergy Products

Domain Superstore has relocated to a new location next to Coffee Club! Come in and meet the new team.

• Full commercial product range

3 Floppy Sun Hat Sussan Willows $39.95

4 Suna Shoes available at www.suna.com.au

Whether it’s to the beach or the park, you’ll look stylish this season in a floppy hat

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

prize winners

Congratulations to our October prize winners!

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.

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Party Guide Story thanks to Elaine Seager

[2] Mobile Laser Skirmish

[10] Rides n Slides

[4] Party Shop

A fun and exciting way to entertain a bunch of

Lots of different sizes, themes and styles of

Wide range of licensed children’s products and

kids aged 6+ with high tech digital laser skirmish

jumping castles on offer inc. slippery slides. Face

balloon bouquets (starting from $8). Call Ryan on

taggers. Inflatable partitions mean they can

painting also available. Cost: $165 for 2 hours.

4772 6611 or go to www.partyshop.com.au for

come to your place. Cost: $15 per hour. For

For more info call 1300 555 879 or go to www.

more information.

more info call Dan on 0423 301 995 or go to

qldamusements.com.au

www.mobilelaserskirmish.com

[3] Hands on Wildlife

Food

get to meet, touch and hold the friendly native animals. Cost: $200. Call Ranger Dan on 0437 056156 or go to www.handsonwildlife.com.au

[4] Schuberts Balloon Magic Malcolm the balloon specialist is available for $70 for the first hour and $50 every hour after. Call 0413 289 593 or 0423 953 309.

[5] Windy Wizard Good old fashioned clowning, magic and balloon

Time to Partaayyy! Townsville Party Guide

go to www.pollyscrafts.com.au

[7] Fab 4 Parties

Louisa Calvert for info on 13BOWL (13-2695) or email calvert@kingpinbowling.com.au

[1] Brothers Leagues Club Why not take your party along to the Brothers fun kids night every Friday from 6pm. There’s a host of fully supervised entertainment already being provided and during the summer it will include an indoor summer disco for kids aged 4-12. Cost: Free. For more info call 4773 6699 or go to www.brotherstownsville.com.au

[2] Kingpin Bowling For a stress-free party check out this new venue with bowling, indoor laser skirmish, arcade games and party rooms with a costumed host.

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[3] Lollipop’s (Domain Central) For a fun party that easy for the parents why not outsource the mess to Lollipops?! Hire one of

[5] Kirwan Tenpin Bowling

be entitled to a 5% discount. Call them on 4724 4600 or go to www.fab4parties.com.au

Catering for birthday parties available. Call them on 4773 2133.

Entertainment

three individual partyrooms and enjoy a nice cup

cupcake parties at our new store. For more

Start planning 4-6 weeks ahead of time,

go to www.sweeterthansugar.com.au

especially if you are intending to hold the party

[2] Cutie Cupcakes For decorated cakes and edible toppings go to www.creativecakescookies.com

to order with your own ideas. Cost: $12 for 12 cupcakes plus postage. Allow 2 days for postage. For more info call Jennifer on 0410 107 722 or go to www.icingbits.com

Miscellaneous [1] Miss A and Master Q Children’s Boutique A great range of affordable party dresses for all ages. Call Naomi on 0405 765 162 for more

Supply rides & entertainment as well as fairy

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face painting, glitter tattoos and other novelties. Go to www.amusementsplus.com.au for more

information or check them out on facebook at

[2] Little Bit Lush A new online business that supplies funky

[1] Melville’s Farm

info or call Kelli on 0488 676 701.

$8.50-$12.50. Call 4755 0244 for more info or go

Why not have the party with some cute furry

[9] JoJo’s Magic for Kids

info go to www.littlebitlush.com or call Jodi on

to www.townsville.lollipopsplayland.com.au

friends? 3 hour party packages cost $475 inc. animal farm, two attendants, jumping castle and

45-minute magic shows specially designed for

pony rides all provided in a full undercover area.

birthday parties with cupcakes appearing out

[3] Party Time

Food can be catered or BYO.

of paper and a birthday present from an empty

One of the largest party retail stores that stocks

box. Cost $150 inc. lollies and gifts. For more

anything you could possibly want for your party.

of coffee while the kids go crazy on the maze, slides, ball pits, jumping castles etc. Cost: from

[4] rusTic Teas Tea parties for children and teens which can also

at a venue away from home.

[2] Choose a theme Choosing a non-TV related theme will keep your costs down. Easy ideas: creepy crawlies, butterflies, a circus or clown party, superheroes, fairies & princesses, spooky Halloween, pirates, animal safari, under-the-sea, tropical party, spaceman party, cowboy/cowgirls, dinosaurs etc

[3] Numbers General rule of thumb is child’s age plus one (eg.

[8] Amusements Plus floss, snow cones, popcorn, balloon sculpture,

[1] Plan, plan, plan

information contact Maree on 0401 346 952 or

Fully hosted and costumed themed parties that start from $160 but mention PakMag and you’ll

Kids party packages start at $20.00pp. Contact

decorating supplies also available. Now doing

100% edible handmade cake decorations made

kids with one activity. Call them on 4778 2969 or

Party tips

as they look. Yummy cupcakes, cookies and and

[6] Polly’s Crafts

are personalised for the guest of honour. Parties

Venues

Unique custom made cakes that taste as good

[3] Icingbits

starting from $132 for 10 with 2 activities or 20

accessories and party theme props. For more info

[1] Sweeter than Sugar

tricks. Call him on 0413 128 888.

Entertain the kids with hosted craft activities

Online store specialising in costumes, costume go to www.thepartywarehouse.net.au

Invite Ranger Dan and his friends along to your party at home or at a local park. All the kids

[5] The Party Warehouse

children’s clothes for their special day. For more 0400 336 926.

be hosted at a suitable off site venue. Call Mel on

Call Craig on 4778 8388 or 0428 735 891 or

information call Joseph on 0404 067 373 or

0404 296 845 or go to www.rusticteas.com.au

email craig.melville@hotmail.com

Call 4728 5500 for more information or go to

email jojosmagicforkids@gmail.com

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6 guests for a 5 year old). Many people like larger parties although this can be overwhelming for younger kids.

[4] Timing Two hours of fun and excitement is often plenty. Weekend mornings are best for younger kids; older kids parties can be held after school if that’s when your child’s birthday falls and you have enough time to cope!

WIN

A Melville Farm Animal Party!!! For your chance to WIN an animal party thanks to Melville’s Farm simply email us your favourite photo of you child on their birthday to admin@pakmag.com.au and we will put them on our facebook page for other readerswww.pakmag.com.au to vote for the best one.

WIN a family holiday! Nestled in the tropical paradise of Kurrimine Beach and only a short 2.5 hour drive north of Townsville, Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park is a fun destination for both young and old. It’s the perfect getaway for families. As someone who usually sits back and lets the

bathroom. After a jam-packed day of activity,

Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park. Contact

kids be kids and the husband be, well, a kid, I

it was so lovely to sit out on our covered patio

the friendly team at Kurrimine Beach Holiday

decided for once that I’d free myself up to get in

and have some quiet time. Cabins have been

Park on 1300 725 525 or you can email them on

amongst it. We had so much fun in the enormous

individually landscaped and are quite private.

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pool with its awesome pool toys which included an inflatable slip-n-slide, balancing poles and massive blow up balls that put a whole new spin on the game of dodge ball. I’m still sore from laughing!

Powered sites are also available for $30 per night for camping and caravans. Shady campsites with grassy areas are located close to the pool and camp kitchen. The amenities are lovely and clean and the camp kitchen is amazing – very well

When some indoor ‘wind-down’ time is needed

decked out with stove, oven, microwaves, great

there is a TV room with Wii games. If you want

TV, and more!

more activities there is outdoor chess and hopscotch, a giant jumping pillow (which saw plenty of action) plus ping pong. For the real little ones there is a playground and games room and for those who just can’t completely leave normal life behind, there is internet access and a gym. There are three styles of air-conditioned cabin accommodation available that cater well for families and include a self-contained kitchenette. They can sleep up to five people and cost from $75-$130 per night (plus 10% discount for ‘Top Tourist Parks’ members). Our two-bedroom villa was more like a unit than a cabin and had plenty of space for the four of us, with a good sized

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WIN a weekend away at Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park

And to top it all off, the Park is pet friendly so you don’t have to stress about leaving your pooch behind – you can bring them with you! This ‘escape from it all’ destination has the added advantage of the Great Barrier Reef right on its doorstep, allowing you to walk out and explore King Reef when the tides are right. There is also

For your chance to win 2 night’s accommodation for a family of four, simply email info@pakmag.com.au and tell us how long is the swimming pool at Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park.

fishing, beach horse riding, beach and nature walks to waterfalls, white water rafting or a picnic on South Bernard Island, to name just a few other

Terms & conditions: Prize must be used within six months of

activities, if you find you have any spare time!

being awarded. Not valid during school holiday periods, public holidays

So, don’t wait any longer, rally the troops and take yourself away for an amazing stay at

or long weekends, and subject to availability. Not transferable and cannot be taken as cash. By entering this competition you are giving permission for your details to be made available to the management of Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for promotional purposes.

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Smile with a local Thanks to 4TO and Minty

smile with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about what weird habit your partner has that drives you mad! From: Nicole Hands

Prize

Winner

“My husband talks in his sleep. Occasionally I even receive a slap to the face (apparently I put my foot in the cream) or have my arm yanked across the bed (my arm was a fishing rod and it had a fish on the end of it). BUT I still love him lots”

From: Andrea Chamerlain “According to his mother he has done it since he was child – he steps over everything on the floor instead of picking it up. You name it, clothes, kids cups, toys, mail, dummies. I guess he figures no point picking it up because it won’t be long before the kids have it on the floor again!!”

From: Jessica Veitch “At first it drove me insane but now I am used to it - my partner cleans up after me in the kitchen. If I stack dishes to be washed later he will come and restack them (better then me). If I’m cooking he will clean as I go instead of cleaning the mess at the end. I don’t know where I’d be without him..lol”

From: Ryan Beazley “My partner always has to put shoes on before leaving the house because she can’t stand the feel of dirt on her feet”

From: Aprillia Quatro “My husband makes weird whale noises when he eats. Sometimes if I’m having a bad day the poor bugger knows to just go and eat somewhere

else. He can’t hear it but it drives me and the kids bonkers! We still love him lots though”

From: Tiffany Quale “My husband is a mechanic and at least once a fortnight he comes home with an engine, gearbox, car part or something of that sort. Once he even came home with a boat full of holes. He says he got them cheap and is going to fix them up and make money on them. Sometimes he even brought home three motors with the intention of pulling them apart to make ONE that actually works! Unfortunately he never gets time to finish any of them before the next project arrives and his shed and our carport are FULL of bits and pieces. And he wonders why I show so little enthusiasm!”

Next month’s question: What is your funniest ever Christmas moment? Email your answers to “Smile With A Local” with your contact name, suburb and number to pakinfo@pakmag.com.au by Nov 18 and you could win!!!