PALMY PARENT PALMERSTON NORTH PARENTS CENTRE MAGAZINE
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EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to the December/January issue of Palmy Parent! This issue has a theme of the Christmas season as well as a look into another culture’s celebration Diwali. We also have articles on the important subject of postnatal mental health, when you can start exercising after having a baby, feeding your pēpi brain and the benefits of volunteering. My whanau will be enjoying a quite Christmas (we hope) with family we don’t see as often as we should. We are looking forward to sun, sand and surf and slowing right down for a few days and maybe some camping at Totora reserve with some blueberry picking too! From my whanau to yours we wish you a fabulous Christmas and an amazing New Year. Due to having an acting Editor this edition has again been lovingly edited by the entire Palmerston North Parents Team. We are still on the lookout for our next Editor, so if you’re interested please do get in touch. As always, we are always looking for contributors! If you or anyone you know would like to share your empowering birth (or adoption) story, please get in touch at palmyparenteditor@gmail.com - you don’t need to be a great writer, we can work with you to get your story told.
Saritta and the Parents Centre Team
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CONTENTS SEASONAL FEATURES Our Kids Christmas Traditions
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Deepavali
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Craft: 6 Christmas Crafts and Activities
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IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s note
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PNPC Seminars & Events
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Book Review
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What’s On
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Welcome to the World: Craddle Roll
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Birth Story
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Health and Wellbeing: When Can I Start Excercising Again?
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Review: “What Mummy Makes”
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Nappy Godmother
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A volunteer is...
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Health and Wellbeing: Feeding your baby’s Brain
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Family Friendly Outing: Pick your own Blueberries!
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Community support groups
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Member discounts
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Playgroups in your area
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CHECK OUT OUR WINNERS The Hair Company styling treatment
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Bruce McKenzie Book Giveaway
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Cottage Flowers Arrangement
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Kind Hearts, Streetwise Coffee
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CONTRIBUTORS Desiree Harvey, Saritta Burney, Fritha Linklater, Sarah Soteria, Sarah Taylor, Brainwave, Bawani MK, Nichole Cobham, Ella Diprose, Laura Wenden Green Front cover by: Sarah Taylor
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GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE? Want to share some helpful advice or a great book you’ve read? Let us know and we’ll share it with our members. Or, if you would like to have your baby’s photos printed, write about your birth experience, review a book or a family friendly venue you have visited recently, we’d love to hear from you!
Email the Editor at: palmyparenteditor@gmail.com
COMMITTEE NEWS Tena koutou katoa
with goodies to make you smile.
We enjoyed our last seminars of the year, including our Speech Language seminar, Parenting with Anxiety, Starting Solids, and our new addition Baby Sign that we look forward to running again next year. We would like to show our appreciation to Sarah Taylor who will be stepping down from her Postnatal Seminar & Responsive Parenting Coordinator role as she lovingly attends to family commitments - we will still see her regularly as she stays on as a general committee member.
We are always we are always looking for more volunteers to join our committee, if you are interested, please send us an email on info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz
Committee has had a busy month with plenty of discussion around the new Government changes. This included how we look towards the future and the adjustments needed to accommodate our members. We are committed to providing an environment that allows parents to gather with the understanding that we have made some onerous and careful decisions, with the safety and wellbeing of everyone in mind.
Kia pai te wiki Jessie & Palmy Parents Centre Team
Mission statement Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported and highly valued in their role.
Our multi-talented Saritta has thankfully taken on the role as Magazine Editor (among many other roles) whilst we reach out to anyone who would like to become part of the Palmy Parents Centre team and bring their Magazine Editor knowledge and skills to our incredibly supportive committee. Also, make sure you head to our Facebook page to enter our Christmas Giveaway, filled
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that your baby is ready for complementary feeding, what to introduce when, other topics to ensure you are confident and ready for this next step
SEMINARS & EVENTS
Cost: $6 members; $12 non-members. Registration is essential as numbers are limited.
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Feeding Under 5’s
Postnatal Nutrition and Returning to Exercise Wednesday 10th November, 7pm Our diet after bubs has been born becomes more important than ever. As a mum of four, I personally and professionally see this as an area mums struggle with due to lack of time, energy, and motivation. However we don’t want to reach burnout! In this workshop you will learn key tips to replenish your lost nutrient stores, easy and practical (because I like practical) ideas on snacks and meals, energy to support breastfeeding and eating strategies to support weight management. Plus I will put on my other hat as an Exercise Specialist and provide you a guide towards returning to exercise after baby.
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Infant CPR Monday 15th November 10am
Sunday 28th November 10am Join Registered Dietitian and mum Megan Somerville to discuss the practicalities of feeding 1-3 year olds. Learn about common challenges such as fussy eating, discuss practical tips and strategies around making mealtimes easy and how you can support your toddler to develop a healthy relationship with food
Cost: $6 members; $12 non-members. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. To register please see our website: http://www.palmyparentscentre.org.nz/ All seminars and events can be found in our calendar on the website. For any queries please email: info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz
This short course will cover baby and infant CPR, choking, burns, convulsion, fever, illness warning signs and accidental ingestion of toxins. • Qualified Facilitator • Small class sizes • Baby Friendly
Venue: Palmerston North Parents Centre, 117 Ruahine Street Palmerston North. Cost: $6 PNPC Members; $12 Non-members
Introductory Freyberg
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Thursday 11th November 10-1030am Learn skills for introducing your child to the water in this “taster” swimming class. For babies 5+ months, this class is 30 minutes in duration. Class kindly provided by CLM Swim Magic at Freyberg Community Pool. Attendees receive a voucher for discounted swimming lessons for the following term.
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Starting Solids Sunday 21st November 10am Perfect for parents of 3-9 month olds. In this popular seminar with Registered Dietitian and mum Megan Somerville, you will learn the signs ISSUE 303 . October | November 2021
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BOOK REVIEW
THE FALL OF THE BALL Written by Kaye Arnott, Illustrated by Leanne Reynolds Reviewed by Desiree Harvey Available for $19.99 in hardback at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers, George St The Fall of the Ball tells the story of Finn and his dog Charlie and their new interest in basketball. Much to their disappointment, it isn’t easy! So, Finn sets himself a goal to succeed, and with some practice, guidance, and teamwork, he gets better and even has some fun along the way. This is a lovely story and a great lesson in how to have fun practicing and improving at something you set your mind to. A valuable life lesson which is recommended for all school aged children. With a local flavour, featuring a picture of Milverton Park, written and illustrated by local residents Kaye Arnott and Leanne Reynolds, as well as inspiration from the local basketball team, this is a delightful book for our Palmy tamariki!
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The children’s book reviewed above has been generously donated by Bruce McKenzie Booksellers on George Street, Palmerston North to give away to a lucky Parents Centre Member. Bruce McKenzie’s Booksellers is situated in George Street beside the entrance to the Palmerston North Library. Bruce McKenzie’s carries an enormous range of books from children’s to specialist non-fiction and is definitely worth a visit. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask the staff who are always willing to help.
WHAT’S ON... We recommend you call ahead and c he c k t ha t events are still happening with cur r e nt r e s trictions - a t the time of writing t he s e c o l umns these events were still advert i s e d a s s till happening.
Pre-schooler/under-110cm sessions Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui St, Palmerston North 9am -10am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Under 110cm pass: $11.00 ea T he preschooler sessions provide two ho u r s o f exclusive u se of the park for u nd e r 1 1 0 cm kids that haven’t started school y e t . C o me along with your little one for a f u n m orning! F r e e fluffy and muffin for all kids jum p i ng, a c aregiver free per child. You can b o o k o nl i ne or you can just turn up on the d a y .
Palmerston North Christmas Parade 5th December 2021 – 1pm Gates open, 2pm Parade starts. With COVID-19 restrictions you would have heard of many parades around the country being cancelled. Not Palmy! We have been doing some thinking outside the box, and will have a parade like no other! We are having it all in the CET Arena. To watch the parade you will need to get a ticket (they are free) so we can manage the numbers in the stadium. The parade will go around the speedway track, broken into groups to allow it all to fit in. It’s going to be loud and lots of fun! Gates open at 1pm, and we will have entertainment until the start of parade at 2pm. We will follow normal level 2 precautions – masks and social distancing. If we do go to level 3, it is all off, so everyone be very careful for the next month!
stationary watching them pass by, people will self-drive their cars around the Circuit Chris Amon track at Manfeild Park, while their passengers keep safe inside their vehicles and enjoy the static Christmas themed floats and displays on their journey around the track.
Sensory Sessions Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui St, Palmerston North Sun 26 Dec 2021, 9:00am–10:00am and Tue 28 Dec 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm Tr a m p o l i ni ng f u n f o r t ho s e w i t h s p e c i a l ne e d s ! I f y o u r c hi l d w o u l d b e ne f i t f r o m a session with less stimulation join us f o r t he s e s e s s i o ns a t P a l m e r s t o n N o r t h’ s l a r g e s t i nd o o r a c t i v i t y p a r k . F e a t u r e s i nc l u d e l i m i t e d nu m b e r s , l o w l i ght i ng, a nd no m u s i c . G i v e y o u r c hi l d s o m e s p a c e t o e nj o y t he m s e l v e s o n t he ni nj a a s s a u l t c o u r s e , f oa m p i t s , a nd m u l t i p l e t r a m p o l i ni ng a r e a s . B o o k no w , o r j u s t c o m e a l o ng o n t he d a y . Caregiver jumps for free!
Feilding’s Drive-Thru Christmas Monday 20 December 2021 6.30pm to 8.30pm Manfeild Park, Feilding Feilding’s Drive-Thru Christmas on the Track at Manfeild will reverse the roles of parade spectators and parade display-floats. Instead of the display-floats driving around the CBD and spectators/people standing ISSUE 303 . October | November 2021
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INTRODUCING... tautoko the current Committee Executive after stepping down from the role to join the Childbirth Education team. I live in rural Feilding with my husband Ryan and our Son, JJ. Between us we have a small mob of sheep, a cat called Socky (short for Socrates), and a small collection of freeloading chickens.
Hi, I’m Saritta, a new member of the Childbirth Education team at Palmerston North Parents Centre after completing the new Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting (Childbirth Education). While new to the Childbirth Education team at the Centre, I have been a volunteer for Parents Centre for 8+ years now in a variety of roles. I currently manage the volunteer team that run the centre and
My experiences in pregnancy, birth and early parenting are the reason for completing the diploma and joining the Childbirth Education team. I have a passion that soon-to-be parents are supported in their journey to parenthood - in their birth, parenting and beyond. This means ensuring, they have the information and skills to enable them to make informed choices in their journey to and through parenthood. I look forward to meeting and working with soon-to-be on their childbirth and parenting journey.
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SEASONAL FEATURE
OUR KIDS CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS By Sarah Taylor Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year, and it became even more magical when we had children. We had some special family traditions that I loved as a child and wanted to share with my children. Every year on the first of December we would spend the afternoon listening to Christmas carols while we decorated the tree. For us parents who don’t like having their pretty
On Christmas Eve, we tuck up on the couch together and read ‘The Night Before Christmas’ (https://www. penguin.co.nz/books/the-night-beforechristmas-9781448174386) then leave some snacks out for Santa and his helpers. We have a set from Kmart for this, but a normal plate would work just as well.
tree played with, last year I found a really cool felt Christmas tree, so we put that up for the kids to decorate and it was a hit. Our children aren’t quite old enough for this one yet, but Christmas lights were another of my favorite things to do. A quick google will show you which houses are decorated, but my absolute highlight is the Colyton Clock Museum (385 Colyton Road, Feilding)- the decorations are amazing and well worth the drive. I love visiting the Santa Cave and was so happy when it reopened at Te Manawa so that I could take the kids. Seeing the monkeys playing the drums was always a highlight for me! You also can’t forget to snap a family Christmas photo together. I love finding Christmas clothes for the kids & even get the dogs involved. ISSUE 303 . October | November 2021
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CRADDLE ROLL
WELCOME TO THE WORLD Welcome to all the new babies born to our wonderful Parent Centre members! If there are any corrections to the list below, please email palmyparenteditor@gmail.com
Class: Due August | CBE: Jess White | Hostess: Ella Diprose
Leonardo Schampovski Rodrigues born to
Justin Carl Dawson born to
Diego Leonardo & Michelle Araujo Schampovski Rodrigues
Richard Dawson & Alana Hyndman
2 August 2021
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Gabriel Mikaere Wright
Belle Tully Cameron
Phillip & Hollie Wright
Scott & Alex Cameron
8 August 2021
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Isla Joy Elgar
Hunter Bennett Diprose
Ben & Toni Elgar
Ella & Samuel Diprose
12 August 2021
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Theo Jax Tsai
Mason Vaughan Hinton
Benny & Leigh Tsai
Scott & Ashleigh Hinton
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Scarlett Anna Nieper
Paige Maree Reti
Matt & Hayley Nieper
Jason & Lawron Reti
29 August 2021
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George Vincent Lennox Cripps
Noah Mandahl James Argyle
Steve Cripps & Selina Kenny
Luke & Alana Argyle
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Class: Due September | CBE: Teresa Watson | Hostess: Rhianne Fee
Monty Graham Scott
Curtis Craig Whale
Michael & Morgan Scott
Craig & Gemma Whale
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Maisie Kate Waller
Ari Wharewehe Wild
Callum Waller & Georgia Bradley
Steven Wild & Parewa Poka
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Annabelle Diana Gambitsis
Reuben Thomas Page
Theo Gambitsis & Rebecca O’Brien
Luke Page & Maddie Ashwin
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Harper Rose Taffs born to
Harry & Kate Taffs
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BIRTH STORY
THE BIRTH OF MAIA, OUR THIRD AND FINAL CHILD ???? By Sarah Taylor S ho r t l y a f t e r finding out we were e x p e c t i ng o u r third baby, the temporary c l o s u r e o f Te Papaioea Bir thing Centre w a s a nno u nc ed. Both my husband and I w e r e gu t t e d to hear this as our older t w o c hi l d r e n were both born there. T he e nv i r o nm ent was supportive and r e l a x e d a nd we had been excited for t he s a m e e x p erience this time around ( a nd t he a m a zing food!). I really didn’t w a nt t o b i r t h at the hospital and luckily f o r u s m y m i d wife offered homebi rths. A l t ho u g h I w a s apprehensive about the i d e a a t f i r s t a fter doing some rese arch a nd a t t e nd i ng a Manawatu Home Birth a s s o c i a t i o n m eeting, I felt like birthing a t h om e c o u l d be a positive experience f o r u s . H a v i ng had fast labours with m y p r e v i o u s two pregnancies my hu sb a nd ’ s b i ggest fear was having to
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catch a baby in his own at home and I was concerned about what we would do if something went wrong. We were able to put a great plan in place around when we needed to contact my midwife and what would require a transfer to hospital and both felt comfortable and reassured by that. We decided to prepare for all eventualities-organised a birth pool, packed a hospital bag just in case and had the grandparents on speed dial. As the 40 week mark approached I was feeling quite excited and certain baby would be born soon, our older two were both born on their due dates so I was certain I wouldn’t go ove r . My due date came and went and I s t a r t e d to feel less excited and more gr u m p y and ripped off at still being pre g na nt ! At 40+3, although hardly over d u e , I woke up determined to get ba b y o u t and spent the day trying out a l l t he old wives’ tales. Finally, at abou t 6 p m I started to think hmm this migh t b e more than just some niggles w he n I couldn’t get comfortable unless I w a s bouncing on the Swiss ball or w a l k i ng up and down the hallway. We de c i d e d that my Mum should come and p i c k up the kids...hopefully we were go i ng to have a baby and if not at lea s t w e would get a sleep in the next day . I a l s o sent my midwife a message just t o l e t her know that we could be all on. A f t e r we sent the kids on their way I ho p p e d into bed and managed to get a f e w hours sleep before waking up a r o u n d 1am with a much stronger contrac t i o n. I
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go t u p a nd w ent into the lounge w here I f o u nd m y comfy spot alternating b e t w e e n r o c k ing on the Swiss ball and l e a ni ng o v e r the heater. Half an hour l a t e r , I w o k e my husband up and he p r om p t l y s e t about getting the pool r e a d y t o go . We chatted and continued l i k e t hi s u nt i l just before 2am when I f e l t l i k e t hi ngs stepped up a bit and b r e a t hi ng t hrough contractions was
4 now, I think we’ll have a bab y he r e by 4.30 - what’s your bet on the t i m e ? ” To which he replied, “She d o e s n’ t mess around, the baby will be he r e b y 4.25”... I couldn’t believe they w e r e joking about that but turns ou t t he y were right and at 4.17am our litt l e g i r l was born! She went straight up o nt o my chest for some skin to skin a nd w e cuddled like that for a while. She s o o n
ge t t i ng m o r e challenging. After ringing m y m i d w i f e s he decided to come over gi v e n ho w q u ickly my previous labours p r ogr e s s e d , and the relief that my hu sb a nd w a s n’t going to have to catch a b a b y w a s e x tremely obvious!
started to wriggle & latched st r a i g ht on-where she stayed for well ove r h a l f an hour feeding and snuggling. H u b b y got her dressed while I had a nic e l o ng hot shower then we all snuggl e d u p together on the couch with some t o a s t and my request- a glass of Fanta !
N o t l o ng a f t e r my midwife arrived my w a t e r s b r ok e &andcontractions got m or e i nt e ns e again, within about 20 m i nu t e s o f t hat I could feel the baby m ov i ng r i ght down and was feeling r e a d y t o p u sh. It was at this point t ha t he r s e c ond midwife arrived and I r e a l i z e d , “ Oh, we are really having t hi s b a b y a t home!” I remember saying t o m y hu s b a nd, “Put another towel d o w n, w e c a n’t ruin the carpet,” and e v e r y o ne l a u ghing that I was worried a b o u t t ha t . As with my other two b i r t hs i t a l l happened very quickly from he r e , I r e m e mber hearing my midwife s a y t o m y hu sband, “it’s quarter past
It was at this point that I loo k e d a t the birthing pool, all set up & f i l l e d with water and had to say r a t he r apologetically to my husband, “T ha nk s for filling it up just incase but I gu e s s you can empty it now.” Yes, I w a s i n the bad books for that one!! Despite my initial reservations a b ou t a home birth I can hand on heart s a y I loved every aspect of birthing at ho m e , and felt safe & supported every s t e p o f the way.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
“WHEN CAN I START EXERCISING AFTER PREGNANCY ? ” Written by Nichole Cobham of Nichole Cobham Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health This, by far, is one of the most commonly asked questions and topics in our clinic. And for good reason! As active women ourselves, we champion exercise and everything that comes with it, including cardiovascular health, strength, mental well-being, and self-identity. However, we also know having a baby can be a huge transition and disrupt our ability to do the things we love for a short time. So, what’s our answer? “As soon as your body safely can - but let’s work together to make that happen.” Our goal as pelvic health physios is to work with you and your unique body to get back to doing those things you love to do! Some can gradually return to exercise using the model below, while others may need an individualised programme shaped around
common symptoms and personal needs. How will I know if I need an individualised exercise programme? It’s no secret, following pregnancy, many anatomical and physiological changes occur to your body. In particular, your pelvic floor and abdominal wall muscles will likely become stretched, lose strength, and potentially injured during birth and labour. The pelvic floor muscles act like a hammock at the base of your pelvis to support your bladder, uterus, and bowel. We highly encourage you to seek help if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms: • Heaviness, pressure or bulge in the vaginal region • Leaking of the bladder or bowel • Urgency or increased frequency of the bladder or bowel
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• Pain in the low back, pelvis, and groin region or pain with sexual intercourse What about Diastasis Recti? During pregnancy, the stretch of your abdominal muscles can lead to separation called diastasis rectus abdominus and affect your core function and strength. Symptoms you may notice include: • Noticeable gap
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the services offered by from pelvic health physiotherapy, please feel free to email: info@nicholecobhamphysio.co.nz, call: 06 359 3367, or head over to our website: www. nicholecobhamphysio.co.nz.
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• Doming or ballooning along the midline of your abdominal muscles If you think you may have one or more of the symptoms above, it’s recommended that you be assessed and guided by a pelvic health physiotherapist. Through conversation, tests, and measurements, we can assess your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles and body as a whole system. Then, together we can look at your goals and offer an individualised program. Postpartum Exercise Programme Even if you are not experiencing the above symptoms, the key term to remember as your return to exercise post-partum is a “gradual return”. Your gradual increase in training load will reduce your risk of additional injuries and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. A general timeline for returning to exercise post-partum is below. Remember, your body just grew a tiny human! Give her some grace and treat her well.
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SEASONAL FEATURE
DEEPAVALI:
IS A TIME OF JOY, CELEBRATION MARKED BY DELICIOUS FOOD AND HAPPY FAMILY GATHERINGS By Bawani MK A festival of lights celebrated globally by Hindus, Sikhs, and is widely observed in India - its spelling differs between regions and variations include Divali and Diwali - Deepavali is a celebration of lights. The word ‘Diwali’ or ‘Deepavali’ means ‘rows of lights’ in Sanskrit. Households light dozens of clay oil lamps called “diyas” – symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Deepavali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and its date changes annually- it’s celebrated on a moonless night in October or November. Therefore, in our home we get to celebrate two festivals in that year. This year we celebrated Deepavali on the 4thf of November 2021 and just after Deepavali is very exciting for us because we start to bring out Christmas decorations. The week leading up to Deepavali, for us means decorating our home with vibrant, bright colours, making sweets together as a family, and wearing new traditional clothes. All this makes it more special and festive. But decorations aside, Deepavali for us is about tradition and family. Being an immigrant mum, it has become extremely important for me to hold on to our culture and pass down these traditions to my girls. It’s been 2 years since we celebrated Deepavali at our family homes back in Malaysia. We usually plan for our parents to visit us, or we fly down to Malaysia during the period of Deepavali. Due to the pandemic this has made it difficult for everyone. We still celebrated with our family virtually. However, that has never stopped us from feeling at home, celebrating traditions, and embracing the festival. Last year due to the pandemic we just celebrated within us, and we were expecting our second addition ‘Devenaa’ to the family. Husband and I decided to keep it simple and relaxed. This year, we wanted to create the festive atmosphere for our daughters, and we invited our neighbours and close friends to celebrate Deepavali. We were very fortunate here in Aotearoa to have made friends and neighbours who not only come together to celebrate our festival but embrace them like our own family would.
was spending a beautiful day with my parents and brother at my parents’ place. Recalling my childhood celebration in Malaysia, I usually started the day with a traditional oil bath and wore brand new clothes. At around seven or eight in the morning I would pray with my family and my dad gives us his Deepavali ‘ANG POW’ (a Chinese word – a gift of money packed into a red packet or gift envelopes with a symbol of ‘diyas’, symbolising good fortune for the coming year.) Till now my dad gives out his ang pow to us. It’s just like gifts which we exchange during Christmas. But in our case usually the older generation, and particularly the married men, will give out this token of good fortune. Not forgetting the food, we usually have mutton or chicken curry, thosai, idly and briyani, and adding our tradition snacks and sweets – “murukku”, made from rice flour and black gram; “ladoo”, made from flour shortening and sugar; “adhirasam”, a deep-fried treat made with rice flour and jaggery; and “nei urundai”, or ghee balls. Then we would visit our relatives and neighbours houses in the evening with some of the sweets courtesy of mum and me. We make them only once a year, so we want to share them with others. Sometimes Deepavali visitations
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can go to four to five days. At night we let off fireworks and watch firework displays set off by other families. Sometimes, these displays can turn into a bit of fun competition. My husband has spent Deepavali the same way as I did during his childhood and throughout his young adult life, but he starts his celebration at his grandmother’s place. All his relatives and cousins gather at his grandmother’s house to celebrate Deepavali. Times are changing, but what has certainly not changed is the essence of being together as a family and celebrating the festival that is close to our hearts. Since my husband and I got married we have made sure that we celebrate this day with our family or friends. Now being parents, we introduce and teach our daughters the rich cultural meaning behind Deepavali. My eldest daughter Delenaa is usually very excited and
helsp decorate the house and make the Indian snacks. On Deepavali morning, Delenaa did look forward to the oil bath ritual since we explained the history behind it to them and dressed in our traditional costumes. There are many ways to celebrate this special day, but the most important part is spending time together with your loved ones and honoring the rich cultural meaning behind Deepavali. Of course, I am blessed to be celebrating Deepavali even with just my husband and kids but to do so with a larger family is something we look forward to, next year. Photos; First from the left to right; home cooked Indian food, rangoli drawn at the front door, my daughter with the light up diyas at the front door, Indian snacks decorated with diyas. Indian snacks that I made, first from left; murruku, sweet chippis, onion chippis and ghee balls.
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REVIEW
“WHAT MUMMY MAKES” Review by Ella Diprose My friend told me about this book when both of our daughters were about 10 months old and once I tried a recipe out of it I was hooked. I have it on my phone as an e-book but it’s also at the library as a hard copy. If you’re getting stuck for ideas for dinner, or what to make for your little ones’ lunchbox or what safe finger food you can make for your baby who’s just starting on solids, this is the book for you. Easy, healthy but also yummy snacks and meals that not only your baby or toddler can eat, you can too! The author has designed these recipes that the whole family will want to eat. When you’re a busy parent there often isn’t time in the day to spend hours carefully preparing and cooking elaborate lunches and dinners for our little ones, but you still want to know they’re getting healthy, nutritious food that they will actually eat. This book has over 80 meals and snacks that all take under 30
minutes of cooking time, a selling point for any parent. The recipes are easy to follow and use mostly common pantry ingredients . Lots of the recipes can be made and then frozen and stored for later. Then you can simply dip into your ‘freezer stash’ whenever you need and defrost something delicious and quick. The author has labelled each recipe to show which are gluten free, egg free or dairy free, vegetarian or vegan. It also has handy tips for what to substitute if your child can’t eat eggs or dairy which I found great when my daughter had to be egg and dairy free for several months. It also includes guidance about how to start your baby on solids, essential equipment for food time, information on foods to avoid and how to cut up and serve food to your baby. My favourite go to recipes, if I had to choose, would have to be the Teething biscuits, Chia Cheese Crackers, Blueberry oat muffins, and the Broccoli Cheese Bites.
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Hire a Tens Machine Hire a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine to help reduce your pain during labour and childbirth. Palmerston North Parents Centre (PNPC) has five TENS machines available for hire by our members for ONLY $20 for up to four weeks’ hireage (plus a $40.00 refundable bond). Machines can be booked for the two weeks prior to your due date until two weeks post due date. Watch a video interview with a TENS machine expert at youtube.com/ watch?v=4gUEtYAqPw8
Book your TENS Machine from: Palmerston North Parents Centre, 117 Ruahine Street, info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz. Please pay in cash. Full terms and conditions supplied upon inquiry. Note: TEENS pads are reusable, you can purchase new TENS pads for $35.
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ADVERTORIAL
NAPPY GODMOTHER By Helene Stock Over the past six years Nappy Godmother has prevented more than 35 Tonnes of so-called disposable nappies being dumped in landfills. The company has washed more than 100,000 cloth nappies for day care centres in the Manawatu/Whanganui region alone - and even more for families. Manager Pamela Rees says Nappy Godmother’s driving philosophy is to reduce harmful waste polluting our environment at the same time as providing better care for children. “Every day over a million ‘disposable’ nappies are thrown into New Zealand’s landfills - and they will take centuries to biodegrade. Many don’t even make it to the landfill. A recent sixmonth National Litter Audit showed the volume of nappies dumped in our public areas would fill 153 Olympic-sized swimming pools.” Nappy Godmother provides cloth nappies, liners, wipes and pullups to parents and day care centres, picks up the dirty ones at least twice a week, launders them, and returns them. The company signed up its first customer at the
Ideal Home Show in Palmerston North in July 2015 and later that year began working with day care centres as well as families. Currently, Nappy Godmother provides a service for 15 families and 12 day care centres. All are determined to use cloth nappies as part of their philosophical view, which aims to reduce harmful waste and teach children right from the start to respect the environment. At the beginning, owner operator Pamela Rees says the company had to work hard to get its message across to parents and day care centres, as they are often too busy with other day-to-day concerns. But, as the groundswell of concern about plastics in the environment and global warming builds up, she expects an increasing number of parents and day care centres to recognise the Nappy Godmother service as a cost-effective and sustainable option. “Palmy Parents have been great supporters of Nappy Godmother. If you would like to contact us, or know someone who should, my phone number is 027 699 9875.” For further information: Email: pamela@nappygodmother.co.nz Website: http://www.nappygodmother.co.nz
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FEATURE
A VOLUNTEER IS... Someone who freely gives their time and skills for the common good. Therefore, volunteering is an activity: 1. No financial gain = unpaid 2. Dedicate time and skills to help others 3. Freely offer to do something I volunteer to...support my community, to help others and for myself. Therefore, volunteering is an activity: 1. You enjoy doing 2. Fits your life, respects your body, and warms your heart 3. Creates value for you and others Why Become a volunteer? • The reasons to volunteer are infinite, here are the most common ones: • To use and develop your skills • To do something satisfying in your spare time • To help build supportive communities • To show you care • To further a cause • To increase your confidence and self-esteem • To get to know your community • To understand the Kiwi Culture • To improve communication skills • To avoid loneliness and isolation • To be active and productive What are the benefits? This is how adults can benefit from volunteering work: • Enrich your life • Broaden your horizons • Gain new skills to change careers • Keep active between jobs
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Feel part of the community Make friends Expand your network Improve Wellbeing and Mental health Have fun Work resumption Make a difference in your free time Teach your kids kindness
For newcomers to town, it also: • Connect to the local culture • Understand how local organisations works • Belong and Contribute • Get confidence Each Parents Centre across New Zealand is organised and run by a committee of volunteers, most of which but not all, have attended childbirth education classes through that Centre. With such a large membership and range of activities, our Centre needs a core committee of around 15-20 volunteers to coordinate and organise our activities, and must have a minimum of five financial members. We also have a number of people who join as ‘friends of committee’ and help out with smaller roles or tasks – either ongoing or as-needed. Our volunteers are responsible for a range of roles – from large to small. We meet monthly to ensure the smooth running of our centre. Contact Us at Info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz if you are interested in volunteering – we would love to meet with you and see if volunteering is right for you. Credit to https://www.volunteercentral.nz/
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
6 CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS AND BABIES DISCOVERY BOTTLE
Discovery bottles are my GO TO baby play activity because they’re just so easy to make and so fun for babies as it allows them to safely explore materials they wouldn’t normally. This one pictured here has some dyed rice, pom poms and scrunched up cellophane in it.
SENSORY BIN
What an awesome sensory bin of Christmassy fun! Filled with pine scented dyed rice, a mini Christmas tree and a few random red and green bits and bobs this will keep a toddler busy for ages! (Sorry in advance about the rice mess on your floor. Maybe do this one outside?).
SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
Salt dough is such an easy way for little ones to make their own Christmas tree ornaments and decorations (our go-to recipe is simply 1 cup salt, 1 cup flour and ½ cup warm water). Babies can stamp their hand or footprints into the dough, while toddlers will enjoy making shapes with Christmas cookie cutters.
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Whoever came up with this idea to turn a baby’s footprint (upside down) into a Christmas tree is very clever (image via Pinterest, but original source no longer available). I recently discovered that an ink pad makes a much nicer footprint than paint! Then all you have to do is add some decorations! Handprints are lovely too – we just added a love heart to the palm and this very sweet poem.
CRAFT
FOOTPRINT CHRISTMAS TREE OR HANDPRINT WITH A HEART
SCENTED PLAY DOUGH
Doesn’t that scent of pine trees remind you of Christmas? Well add a few drops of pine scent to your next batch of play dough and use those Christmas cookie cutters again to make all sorts of Christmassy shapes.
PIPE CLEANER THREADING
CANDY
CANE
All you need for this activity to keep little hands busy, is some red and white pipe cleaners and something to thread onto them (we used Cheerios cereal). Twist the pipe cleaners together to look like a candy cane, and then thread on the cheerios (or eat them – which is probably what your toddler will end up doing!).
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
One last lovely idea that babies, toddlers, preschoolers AND big kids will enjoy in the lead up to Christmas, is unwrapping one book each night, starting the first of December, and ending on Christmas Eve. What a fantastic educational advent calendar idea! Please keep in mind some activities may pose a choking hazard to small children. Adjust accordingly and monitor closely.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTING
PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! By Fritha Linklater updated by Saritta Burney Did you know that you can take the whole family to the beautiful Pohangina Valley and pick your own blueberries? Well you can, and you can make a day trip of it! Take your whole family and enjoy a lovely summer’s day picking some locally grown blueberries! Just a short drive from Palmerston North (only 30 mins from town) and you will arrive at Blue Acres Blueberry Farm. At Blue Acres there are 2.4 hectares (six acres) of blueberries planted in mainly Bluecrop and Earliblue varieties and supported by Ivanhoe, Darragh and Berkeley varieties. Just in time for Christmas, the season usually runs from early December right through until they run out, usually around the end of January. Thousands of people from all over the lower North Island travel to Blue Acres to pick these spray free berries. You are allowed to pick for as long as you like and weigh them at the end of your picking and pay based on a price per kg - a much cheaper price than supermarkets!
FB page for information and opening hours @BlueAcresBlueberries. Many people say it’s worth calling the morning before you go to check they are open, as sometimes the berries do not ripen consistently. They are usually open from 9-3pm, but not sure of days so double check! After you’ve finished all the picking head down the road to the Raumai Reserve (you pass it on your way) for a picnic on the shore or a swim. It’s a very popular swimming spot in summer, and the varying heights in the water suit all ages. There are also plenty of trees that provide shade on those hot days and public toilets for use. Your whole family will enjoy the outing and a great day trip on a summer’s day!
Tracy Parr “We have been, it was great! Elliott loved it - ate more blueberries than went in his bucket!! Super cheap way of buying blueberries too. We went at the end of the season but still plenty of blueberries on the trees!” Hannah Barnes “We go every year! Once I took my 2 week old baby in a carrier and picked heaps! We freeze them to last the year and my now toddler loves to eat them straight from the freezer” The owners don’t seem to mind younger aged children helping pick, even though they are well aware they eat a lot! Look up their 28 PALMY PARENT . PALMERSTON NORTH PARENTS CENTRE MAGAZINE
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS Across Te Kotahitanga O Te Wairua We can provide a range of social services which include: Counselling, Family support (including respite care for children), Parenting advice/information and programmes, Advice on other services available for parents and families. Contact: Graeme on (06) 356 7486 or visit www.across.org.nz Allergy New Zealand Support groups are a great way to meet others in a similar situation to you. They are very relaxed, informal sessions to share ideas, discuss your concerns, and get information and resources. Our regional support group is there to help put you in contact with others, to provide you with information such as those all important recipes, and to listen when you need someone to talk to. They are not medically qualified but can refer your queries on and seek information on your behalf. For further information phone 0800 34 0800 or visit www.allergy.org.nz Babywearers Manawatu This is a great way to try different carriers while finding a carrier that suits you and your baby. Babywearers Manawatu Sling Library is on most Wednesdays 12 pm - 1 pm (check FB for up to date info) at Palmerston North Parents Centre, 30 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North. Membership is one off payment of $10 and carrier hire costs $5 for one week.https://www.facebook.com/groups/ babywearersmanawatu/ Brain Injury Association Central Districts We provide advocacy information and support for people with brain injury, their families, whanau and carers. For more information call (06) 354 3540. Breastfeeding Help An IBCLC (often called lactation consultant) is a breastfeeding specialist qualified to prevent, recognise, and resolve breastfeeding problems. All members of NZCLA hold the professional qualification of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Any mother, family member or health professional interested in obtaining the contact details of an IBCLC can phone 0800 4 LACTATION (0800 452 282) during daytime hours. HOPE An opportunity for parents of premature babies to meet and chat and to offer hope and support to those who currently have babies in the Neo-Natal Unit. Graduates welcome. Held at: Plunket Family Centre, 42 Albert Street, Palmerston North. Monday 1pm – 2.30pm. Contact: Karlyn Sullivan-Jones (06) 353 0663 or karlynandmark@xnet.co.nz Itchy Kids A national support group for parents and whanau who care for children with eczema and allergies. For more information contact Sarah Hartley 027 333 7385 or email hartleyfamilynz@gmail.com or visit itchykids.org.nz Manawatu Toy Library Now located at 200 Church Street, Palmerston North, this fabulous toy library has a collection of over 2000 toys. Our members include families, carers, and educational groups. We have toys suitable for babies 5+ months through to school age children. Membership costs $95 per annum or $60 for six months. You are welcome to visit to see what we offer. To find out more, including opening hours: manawatutoylibrary.nz, or call 027 364 6911. Manawatu Down Syndrome Association Regional contact is Andrea Wales (06) 356 1767. Manawatu Home Birth Association Offering information, advice and support to women and their families seeking to birth their babies at home. Birth pools and other equipment available for hire. Library, sibling kits, and bimonthly
newsletters also available. Call (06) 356 BABY (06 356 2229) for more information. Manline Manline services are unique in that we are the only “men helping men” organisation in the Manawatu and Tararua region offering services for men to explore issues within their lives. Our programs are designed to be educational, developmental, rehabilitative, and preventative. http://www.manline.co.nz/home or 06 358 1211 Miscarriage Support Miscarriage can be a very lonely experience and is often not talked about. Miscarriage support groups have produced quality information and pamphlets for women/couples who may need information and support. These invaluable resources can be downloaded from miscarriage.org.nz Methodist Social Services Offering free programmes for primary/intermediate aged children and their parents/caregivers, around the areas of anger management, grief loss and change, and confidence building. We also offer family, couple, and individual counselling, and have both male and female counsellors available. Advocacy and social work support services are provided along with an emergency food service. For all enquiries, please call 06 350 0307, 663 Main Street, Palmerston North. Palmerston North Breastfeeding support group We provide a relaxed place to come and ask questions about breastfeeding and parenting , we hold regular meeting on the first Monday of the month at Palmy Parents Centre, Ruahine St, 10am. We have a library with a wide range of books relating to breastfeeding and parenting. http://www.lalecheleague. org.nz/palmerston-north or https://www.facebook.com/ PNbreastfeedingsupport/ Parent to Parent Supporting families of children with a special need, health impairment, or disability. For more information please phone (06) 355 0787or email manawatu@parent2parent.org.nz Parentline 24 Hour Crisis Line. Offering help and support for parents 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 4 FAMILY. Plunket Education Services For parent education classes please contact the Plunket family centre in Albert Street, Palmerston North, (06) 356 7248 for more information regarding classes in 2016. Reflux Support Contact: Sharon 354 7280 Sands A voluntary group who have lost babies before, during or after birth. They can provide first hand support, guidance, and information on miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. Further information and support can be found by contacting Shaun and Gaylene Vivian (06) 356 9715 or visiting sands.org.nz Supergrans Manawatu Charitable Trust Supergrans Manawatu is all about helping people help themselves. A service to all to brush up on the basic skills needed to provide for oneself or for a family. Our motto is not a ‘do it for you today’ it is a ‘help you to do it tomorrow’ concept. This is a free service. It is concerned with encouraging better skills in those everyday tasks around the home that sustain life. We work with you in your own home. Phone (06) 354 3804 or 021 0669 442 for further information.
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PLAYGROUPS IN YOUR AREA Plunket Family Centre Playgroup
ASHHURST
Ashhurst Playcentre
AWAPUNI/WESTEND
Kingston St Chapel Palmy Playgroup
CENTRAL
42 Albert Street
021-808-340
Mondays & Fridays 10am to 12noon
118 Standford Street
326 9270
Mon to Thurs 9am - 12pm
Kingston St 358 0716 Tues & Thurs 9am- 11:30am Awapuni Community Centre, 22 Newbury St Tues & Fri 9.30am to 11.30am Facebook: Palmy Playgroup Please bring your own morning tea and a donation of $2 per child.
Crossroads Early Childhood Salvation Army Rudolf Steiner Seventh Day Adventist Church Playgroup with Hope
220 Church St 358 0669 cnr Church & Princess Sts 358 7455 187 Ruahine St 354 4514 257 Ferguson St 282 Cuba Street (opposite Briscoes) Contact: Heather 027 334 9981
Mon to Fri 9am to 12noon Thurs 9:30am to 11am Tues 9:30am - 12noon & Thu 2pm -3:30pm Wed 9:30 to 11:00am Tuesday 9.30-11.30am playgroup@hopevineyard.nz
FEILDING Feilding Playcentre Community Fielding Playcentre Doodlebugs SPACE Bright Sparks Preschool Programme
254A Kimbolton Rd 42 North St Knox Hall, North St 22 Bowen St Feilding Library
323 6100 323 1918 323 7240 323 7221 323 5373
Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm Thurs 9am to 11:30am Contact for more details Wed 10:30am to 11:30am
12-32 Brentwood Ave
358 2255
Fri 8:30am to 12noon
339 Albert St Huia St extn
357 9411 357 0791
Wed 9:30am to 10:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am - 12noon
HIGHBURY
Te Aroha Noa Community Services
HOKOWHITU
St Albans Church Park Road Playcentre
LINTON
Linton Playgroup
MILSON
Milson Playcentre
OPIKI
Opiki Playgroup
ROSLYN/KELVIN GROVE
Kelvin Grove Salvation Army Church on Vogel Plunket Roslyn Over 1’s Coffee Group
Linton Camp (Community Centre) 3519970
Mon & Wed 9am to 11:30am
1a Seaforth Ave
Mon, Wed & Fri 9am-12noon
356 9824
St Andrews Church, Main Road
Tues 10am to 12noon
99-103 Kaimanawa St 127 Vogel St 177 Vogel Street
Wed 9:30am to 11:30am Wed 9:30am to 12noon Wednesdays 9.30am to 11am
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Te Kawau Playcentre Medway St 324 8246
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Sanson Playcentre
TERRACE END
St David‘s Presbyterian Church Terrace End Playcentre
Mon to Thurs 9:15am to 12:15pm, Fri 11:45am to 2:45pm
2 Philipps St
329 3503
Tues and Fri 9am to 12noon
Cnr Main & Rainforth 77 Ruamahanga Cres
358 3246 0221400610
Tues 10:00am to 11:30am Wed, Thu, Fri 9.30am to 12.30 school term
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La Leche League 355 3104 Manawatu Multiple Birth Club Kingston St Church 357 9773 Parent 2 Parent Special Needs Matipo St 355 0787 ABCD early intervention group 9 Woburn Place 0800 693 724 - Down Syndrome French for Preschoolers 1st floor, 47 the Square 021 207 0114 Spanish Class – 2 yrs and up 355 8257 Plunket Bhutanese Playgroup 25 Franklin Ave 3574844 Book Bubs baby book club PN Library
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Contact for more details Every 2nd Wed,10am 1st and 3rd Tues each month, 1-3pm Once a month on Thurs 10am to 12noon Fri 3.30pm to 4.30pm Contact for further details Mon 12.30 – 2.30pm Thursday 10.30 – 11 am fortnightly.
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