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Editors Notice Board Welcome to the October 2014 issue of Your Child in Whittlesea!

It is the final stint of 2014. As the last term of 2014 begins, we start the countdown to the end of another year. The approach of the festive season brings with it comes the financial pressures of celebration.

We who live in a relatively wealthy society face the general societal expectations of this season. Added pressures to entertain family and friends, buy countless numbers of gifts, and to procure a vast array of traditional festive foods!

At this time, I think it is important to remind ourselves of how blessed we really are. To cultivate an attitude of gratitude and not take our blessings for granted.

Here are some thoughts by Stephen Eardley to help us keep our perspective.

Happy Reading!

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If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world.

If you attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death, you are more blessed than almost three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in ways you may never even know.

by Stephen Eardley "Reconnections & New Directions" 2003 Conference Lester B. Pearson College

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EDITORIAL Whittlesea Show 1st & 2nd November 2014 A 'show for all the family' is what the society endeavours to deliver, and with a 155 year history, experience counts!

This year's show will give visitors an opportunity to experience agriculture with cattle, horses, sheep, alpacas, rabbits, poultry, goats and farm & garden produce on display.

The main arena will stage interactive games for children and a Grand Parade each day.

The show also offers a multitude of e nte r ta i n m e nt , s h o w b a g s , a n interactive animal nursery, rides and Miss Whittlesea showgirl (Sunday).

Baby changing facilities and an ATM is available plus plenty of shade and seating.

Gates open at 9am Entrance fee $15 adults & $5 children (6-14 Yrs) Enquiries: 9716 2835 www.whittleseashow.org.au To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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Free Personal Training in the Park Get out and get active at a local park this spring!

Healthy Together Whittlesea, along with a number of local gyms, presents a series of free personal training sessions to get you active.

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Every Saturday from 20 September - 25 October 2014 inclusive

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8.30am - 9.30am

Venue Located across five parks in Lalor, Epping and Doreen Find one near you - visit healthy.whittlesea.vic.gov.au for locations Cost

FREE - all fitness levels welcome

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Bookings not essential but preferred. Contact 9217 2531 or healthytogether@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Do a bit more activity every day - it all adds up!

Healthy Together Whittlesea, funded by the Victorian Government, is improving the health of our community.

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1 0 2 r e b o t c O Children’s Week Storytime

CHILDREN’S WEEK Play Dough Playgroup

Wednesday 22 October 10.00am–11.00am

Monday 20 October 10.00am –11.00am

A special bush-themed storytime and craft to celebrate Children’s Week.

Come to play dough playgroup during Children’s Week, make some mess and have fun.

Lalor Library

Lalor Library

Mill Park Library Exhibition on Screen A Place of Growth In Partnership with the City of Whittlesea Wednesday 15 October to Wednesday 29 October

Just4Kids Children’s Week Wednesday 22 October 3.30pm– 4.30pm Make the library rattle and shake when you design and make your own musical instrument.

Enjoy a digital showcase of local artwork, including paintings, jewellery and sculpture as part of the City of Whittlesea All Abilities Art Exhibition.

See the work in person at The Great Hall, City of Whittlesea Civic Centre.

For more information visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Pasta Craft Thursday 23 October 10.00am–12.00noon Come to Toddler Time at 10.00am and then stay to make crazy crafts from colourful pasta.

Halloween Fun Friday 31 October 4.00pm– 7.00pm Join us for a fun afternoon of trick or treat games. Bring the whole family for a viewing of the movie Frankenweenie (PG-rated). Dress up to be in the running for prizes.

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Thomastown Library Halloween Party Friday 31 October 5.30pm–7.00pm Come to the library dressed in your favourite scary costume after closing time for a spooky experience.

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SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 11AM-3PM Norris Bank Primary School, 146 Settlement Rd. Bundoora PH:9467 2206 norris.bank.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Stall bookings now available.

Please contact the school office for more information.

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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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Kids Corner Unscramble the letters to find the ten words

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Clue: The hidden word is the Aussie version of Hallowe’en first coined in the October 2013 Issue!

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles

Accountants/ Tax Agents Local Events/Shows

6 What Did Your Mother Tell You 8 Fun in the Garden 10 Bringing Home Twin Newborns Part 2 14 What is a Speech Pathologist?

18 We didn’t have to go without a cuppa!

20 Is your child allergy prone in Spring 22 The first generation not to outlive their parents?

15 Optimal Accounting Solutions 9 The Whittlesea Show 2014 25 Northcity Accountants Mother & Baby & Tax Agents 11 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures 25 Tidal Tax & Accounting

Regular Features 4 Editors Noticeboard 2 School of the Month Gilson College Mernda 9 Editorial - Whittlesea Show 2014 25 Business Directory 26 What’s On in Whittlesea 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 Kids Corner

Business Opportunity 21 Kids Matter Family Day Care 24 Your Child Magazine

Car Dealerships 7 South Morang Toyota

Child Care/Nannies 15 Sutherland’s Child Care 31 Eltham College Kids

Education/Schools 3 5 13 32

Introductory Offers Available

21 The Giggle Factory

Photography 25 Image of You Photography

Restaurants/Café 25 Hog’s Breath Café Epping

Service Providers 19 Yarra Valley Water

Shopping Centres 17 Pacific Epping

Gilson College Mernda Sports/Fitness Nestoras College Plenty Valley Christian College 11 Ready Steady Go Kids 25 Gymsports Academy Ivanhoe Grammar School

Hairdressing Services 25 Creative Hair Room

Health & Well-Being Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au

Online Toy Store

12 Walk to School to Win 15 Talk and Play Speech Pathology 23 North Eastern Chiropractic & Health Centre

Legal Services/Lawyers 13 MW Law - Doreen

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