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Editors Notice Board
Welcome to the April 2014 edition of Your Child in Whittlesea! A big thank you to all those readers who submitted entries to our Cover Child Competition. What an absolutely gorgeous gallery of little ones! Picking just one winner for our May front cover is going to be a difficult task. The winner of the first prize will be notified in early April so that we can arrange for our cover shoot in time to design our May birthday issue cover. Have you signed up for our FREE online subscription service yet? If you would like to receive Your Child in Whittlesea directly to your inbox, you can subscribe either by entering the following URL http://eepurl.com/MEiP9 in your web browser or use this QR Code on your smart phone QR Reader. Make sure you sign up so you receive the link to our online Special Birthday Edition next month, which will include the names of our winners as well as a double page spread of the photos of our finalists! The winner of our Sleepy Kitten Colouring Competition, is little Archer. Congratulations! We hope you have many nights of restful slumber with our Sleepy Kitten relaxation CD. Thank you to all our Kids Corner readers for the many colourful submissions we received. Same as last month, our What’s On page is full of events and activities in the local area. Watch our Facebook page for regular updates of relevant information and event reminders. “Like” us on www.facebook.com/yourchildinwhittlesea to stay informed. Finally, remember to shop local and support our wonderful advertisers, who make it possible for this magazine to be FREE to families like yourselves. Thank you for being a part of this community.
Christine
Have a wonderful Easter Holidays
Christine Ernest, Editor
Stay safe and Enjoy!
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Gilson College
Open Day Sunday 22 June 2014 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit us during our Arts Fes val Week 16 – 22 June
Now is the me to invest in your child's future! Begin the learning journey with us At Gilson College our students are encouraged to foster skills and a tudes that build their minds, hearts, bodies and spirit. Our quality Chris an educa on facilitates an inquiry-based learning culture for both teachers and students. The goal is to assist each child in achieving their poten al, broadening their skill set, strengthening their self-esteem and developing a passion for life-long learning. Call us on 03 9717 7300 or visit our website for more informa on
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T U N I N G in to K I D S Jodie Harris and Kate Culy facilitate the Tuning in to Kids TM and Tuning in to TeensTM: Emo onal intelligence paren ng programs in the Doreen, Greensborough and Eltham areas. These suppor ve, evidence-based programs teach parents to help their children to understand and regulate their emo ons. Children with greater emo onal intelligence are be er able to self-soothe when upset or angry, have fewer behaviour problems and childhood illnesses, and greater success in friendships and learning. ALL COURSES
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Who we help: - Autism/Asperger’s - Developmental Delays - Sensory Processing Disorder - Learning Disabilities - Gross/Fine Motor Delays building blocks - Attention/Concentration Therapy Difficulties - Coordination Difficulties - Handwriting Problems We specialize in creative and playful - Social Difficulties - Downs Syndrome occupational therapy that helps children reach their full potential through optimal learning. - Cerebral Palsy - & More Serving children from infancy through
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EDITORIAL FEATURE Living Your Dreams Supporting mums on the journey of motherhood to feel confident and empowered! Antoinette is a mother of two young children and understands the changes and challenges that women experience in the transition to motherhood. From these personal experiences and the needs of other Mums in the community, Living Your Dreams was envisaged, to build confidence and empower women to be the best they can be. It offers on-going support to mums through Coffee and Connect Sessions covers topics such as: Celebrate achievements - what can you do now, that you couldn’t 12 months ago Inspiration session for first-time mums Attitude of gratitude - count your wins Know yourself...become confident in decision-making Super mums!!! Take a journey of self discovery Self visualization...meet your future self Set life goals Return to work after children Sessions can be run as lunch-time sessions at workplaces or at. mothers’ groups & play groups or Maternal & Child Health Centres
The Online Personal Development course can assist you to: Release what is not serving you in life Become a confident parent Create a new way of thinking Turn negative thoughts into positive ones Build self-esteem and self confidence Understand and know your life purpose Learn to make decisions confidently Work through past challenges and let go Learn to create success Improve self-awareness & self-knowledge Build or renew your identity Improve health & wellbeing
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For Times and Locations of 2014 ANZAC Day Ceremonies & Dawn Services in your area Check the RSL Victoria website http://www.rslvic.com.au/ 24
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General gym 5-12 years Kindergym 2-5 years Holiday Programs
Catering GYMNASTICS for boys and girls
Danni Specialising Blazein Photography Newborns www.danniblaze.com.au 0400 063 080 Find us on Facebook
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4 1 0 2 l Apri ANZAC Voices Exhibi on Monday 14 April – Sunday 27 April
Just4Kids Weave a Basket
This exhibi on showcases images of le ers, documents, newspaper clippings and recordings of war me experiences, including stories from Whi lesea.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Monday 31 March 4.00pm–5.00pm
Thursday 17 April 4.00pm–5.00pm
We are preparing for the annual Mill Park Easter egg hunt. Come and make a basket to carry your Easter goodies.
Bring the kids along and join us as we seek out where the Easter Bunny has hidden the eggs.
Taking Great Photos Tuesday 1 April 7.00pm–8.00pm Professional photographer John Spry will show you how to improve your camera skills. Bookings required.
Teen Night Friday 4 April 5.00pm–7.00pm The library is open for teens only. Make the most of Xbox, free wifi, computers, study areas and more. Everyone aged 12–25 welcome.
ANZAC Film Night Wednesday 23 April 6.30pm–8.30pm See Mel Gibson, Mark Lee and a host of great Australian actors in the classic ANZACs movie at this free screening. Rated PG. Bookings required.
Family Fun Movie Night Alice in Wonderland Friday 11 April 5.30pm–7.30pm Bring the family for a magical movie. Join 19-year-old Alice as she returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure. PG ra ng.
HEALTHY WEALTHY WISE Budge ng Basics Tuesday 8 April 2.30pm–3.30pm Are you having trouble keeping your budget under control? Learn some ps and tricks to make ends meet using the MoneyMinded program.
Easter Egg Hunt and Super Story me Wednesday 16 April 10.00am–11.00am Join the Easter Bunny for a special story me and stay for a hunt around the library.
Easter Egg Decora ng Thursday 3 April 10.30am–11.30am Get ps on how to decorate your own Easter eggs with Irene Williams, from the Victorian Cake Decora ng Society. Have your own egg personalised. Bookings required.
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FREE Informa on Sessions April 6 First Aid Is your dog fearful of loud 12 Barking Dogs Learn basic ďŹ rst aid and Does your dog bark noises or being le 18 Barking Dogs valuable ps so you can be excessively? Learn how to alone? Learn ps from an 20 Fre ul Friend prepared for common iden fy what is causing expert trainer to help 27 Fre ul Friend emergency situa ons. your dog to bark and your dog cope with May what you can do to thunderstorms, ďŹ reworks 4 First Aid reduce it. and separa on anxiety. 11 Aggression On The Lead Does your dog take you for a walk? Learn how to improve 25 Harmony In The Home RSPCA behaviour and to be er control your dog on a lead.
Are you expec ng or have recently had a baby? Learn about how to best prepare your pets for the arrival of a new baby.
Pets Place Epping Homemaker Ctr 560-650 High St Epping
Fundraisers
RSPCA Victoria
Bookings/informa on
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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire DIAL 000 Police Victoria State Emergency Services Hospitals
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Northern Hospital................................................... Austin - Heidelberg................................................. Box Hill Hospital...................................................... Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................
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Crisis Centres Poisons.................................................................... Kids Help Line.......................................................... Lifeline..................................................................... Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................. Nurse-on-Call.......................................................... Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................. Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................. Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)....................... Centres Against Sexual Assault................................ Victims of Crime Helpline....................................... LifeCircle - HOPELINE.............................................. SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline
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Your Local Police Station . Epping Police.......................................................... Kinglake Police........................................................ Mill Park Police....................................................... Whittlesea Police ...................................................
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Other Whittlesea City Council....................................
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Kids Corner
The Winner of the Sleepy Kitten Colouring Competition is
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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child... Articles
Business Opportunity
19 Kids Matter Family Day Care 6 Rules of Life for Teenagers 8 The Fun and Benefit of Playgroup 31 Your Child Magazine 10 Autumn in the Garden Cakes & Cupcakes 12 TO Care or NOT To Care 25 Sweet Temptation 14 ‘Make the time to exercise’ 16 Massage for Mums and Bubs 18 ‘Easter’ What does it mean to us? Car Dealerships 7 South Morang Toyota 20 I am Woman I am Invincible 22 Maintaining our Calm Child Care Centres 24 ANZAC DAY - The Silent Ranks 17 Sutherland’s Child Care
Regular Features
2 Editors Noticeboard 4 Business of the Month - iSmile Orthodontics 21 Editorial - Living Your Dreams 25 Business Directory 26 What’s On in Whittlesea 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 Kids Corner
Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au
Education/Schools 3 Gilson College 32 Ivanhoe Grammar School
Health & Well-Being 5 15 17 21
iSmile Orthodontics Premier’s Active April Building Blocks Therapy Living Your Dreams
Hotels 19 Commercial Hotel
Mother & Baby 9 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures If you have a community event or free activity happening in the Whittlesea Council area Email to: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au
Parenting Courses 11 The Parenting Journey - Tuning in to KidsTM
Photography 9 Image of You Photography 25 Danni Blaze Photography
Restaurants/Café 25 Hog’s Breath Café
Shopping Centres 13 Pacific Epping
Sports/Fitness 9 Ready Steady Go Kids 15 Get Active Sports 25 Gymsports Academy
Tutoring 25 Trevallyn Learning Centre
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