Your Child in Banyule and Nillumbik February 2021

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Banyule & Nillumbik School Is Back..So...

How To Answer The Why Beating Morning Blues After School Snacks 4 Keys To Healthy Discipline Out & About at Eltham Copper Butterfly Playground PLUS more....

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YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE February 2021

Hi & welcome to our February Issue!!

Hi everyone! My name is Kate, I'm so excited to introduce myself as the new Editor for your local Your Child magazine! I'll be taking over the reigns from Sam who I would like to personally thank for her amazing contribution over the last five years along with all her help and support getting me started! I wish you all the best for your next exciting chapter!

I'm looking forward to providing you with a fun filled magazine full of local activities and inspiration for you and your family! It's so important to shop local where possible particularly after the year we had, a lot of small businesses are getting back on their feet so it can make a world of difference to them and the wider community. I think we can all agree that the sense of community we are so lucky to have here in the Nillumbik and Banyule area helped so many get through last year. I feel truly blessed that I'm able to help everyone stay in touch with what's happening in their local area and be a voice for businesses and the community alike.

I hope you all had a fantastic summer holiday with your loved ones and 2021 is getting off to a great start for you! I'm sure for all the Mumma's out there it's been a busy time of year with your kids back to school, starting a new year/term and all the emotions and excitement that go with it!

My two little ones started orientation for Kinder and Child care this week so it's been a whirlwind of emotions for us but mostly happy ones! It's definitely a time of new beginnings for my family, I look forward to sharing more with you about them next month when we go back to printed magazines!

Inside this issue is heaps of great reading for you and your family with our back to school bumper edition. With a range of topics that provide some helpful tips now that the kids are back learning, including beating the morning blues, after school snack ideas and how to save on lunches! Along with some interesting articles for the little ones on the benefits of playgroup, discovering sports with Ready Steady Go and how to answer the 'why' us parents face on a daily basis! One of my favourites though is how to create a family history with digital photos, how cool is that!

I hope you enjoy this online issue as much as I did putting it together with Sam. Be sure to check out this months advertisers for something to do, see or buy for you or someone you love. If you're looking for a new sport, class or activity for Like Us On your child check to see what offers, trails and bonuses Your Child have for new students. www.facebook.com/YourChildinbanyuleandnillumbik

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Literacy Numeracy & Mindfulness

ü Introducing phonemic awareness

ü Handwriting skills, by addressing pencil grip

ü Reading skills, speaking skills and listening skills

ü School Readiness ü Math concepts ü Learning to deal with emotions, feelings and postive thinking

ENROL NOW Pre Kinder - 30 min 2- 3 year old's Pre Prep - 75 min 4- 6 year old's Classes at: Craigieburn, Plenty, Doreen, Macleod & South Morang

DANIELA 0412 179 949 or ANITA 0403 610 316

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Discovering Sports for our Younger Ones!

Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi-sport program running 7 days a week in your local area. Designed by a paediatric physiotherapist and occupational therapist, the classes are structured to suit 4 different age groups between the ages of 18 months to 6 years old.

The program teaches 10 different sports over 2 terms which helps the children develop a broad range of skills and build a platform of sporting knowledge. This also ensures the children remain interested and engaged throughout the entire program.

The program not only teaches the children sporting skills but also a range of additional age appropriate skills including exploration, basic counting and colour concepts. Plus it encourages teamwork and sportsmanship, and helps to build social skills, listening skills and concentration.

The classes are designed to focus on a specific gross motor hand-eye/foot-eye and/or balance activity to complement the sport component and our program structure is repeated each week so the participants become familiar and comfortable with the routine.

Introduce pre-schoolers to a variety of sports in a structured, safe, inclusive and non-competitive environment.

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Show pre-schoolers that sport and physical activity are fun, thus developing a lifelong passion for exercise.

Develop and enhance age-appropriate gross motor skills, coordination and correct posture.

Introduce and reinforce the importance of warm ups and stretching to help prevent injuries.

Increase each child's confidence.

Prepare children for school and participation in the broader community.

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All Ready Steady Go Kids classes are held indoors so rain, hail or shine, our classes will still run. All of our coaches are energetic and make each class really fun. The program runs in line with the primary school terms and we offer all new children a FREE TRIAL. Why not book your trial today and see why hundreds of other local children are loving our program each week?

For further information and to book your spot for Term 1 please visit:

www.readysteadygokids.com.au

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Out and About

Eltham Copper Buttterfly Playground 570 -576 Main Road ELTHAM This park is also known as the Eltham Lower Park and is located just beyond the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway as an added bonus!

The playground is a lovely space for children to roam and explore in a nature type setting that is fully enclosed and gated for added peace of mind with little wanderers!

All the boxes were ticked as far as play equipment goes offering 4 swings - 1 with a harness, a bird nest swing, a tunnel slide resting on a little hill that to be climbed up and down, 2 spinners, balance beams to test out balancing skills as well as a large wooden caterpillar and ant sculptures, 3 beautiful butterflies that double as

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climbing walls plus atandum flying fox. There’s also a dry creek bed sandpit and tables to collect their treasures & make sand pies plus a water pump that unfortunately wasn’t working the day we visited and the waved mirrors gave us a giggle!

Plenty of space to enjoy the area with shaded table and chairs, BBQ facilities and seating dotted around. Fully accessible, clean and modern toilets are located at the entrance. The gardens are well set out and even when we had finished in the playground Ollie continued to explore in the dry rock creek bed outside the playground to the right side of the entrance.

A beautiful space to play, explore & enjoy!!

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Pottery Birthday Parties 2 Hour Guided Workshop Ages 7 and up 1 Set Sculpting Project Have a turn on the Potters Wheel Studio Located in Eltham

CLAY STARS Please call Brigette for all enquiries 0401-400-613 9439-8057

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MOTHERS HELPING MOTHERS WITH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Have you previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety?

Are you interested in providing support to new mothers at risk of postnatal depression or anxiety?

Approximately 1 in 5 of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression and/or anxiety and many do not receive the support they require. To help these new mothers, researchers from the La Trobe University are conducting a study called “DAISY – Depression & AnxIety peer Support studY”. This study consists of experienced mothers who have previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety offering mother-to-mother telephone support to new mothers who are at high-risk to develop postnatal depression or anxiety.

We are seeking peer support volunteers who have previously experienced (and recovered from) postnatal depression or anxiety. To become a “peer support volunteer” you will need to attend a 4-hour on-line video training session to learn how to provide telephone support.

If you are interested in finding out more information or would like to participate in this new telephone-based support study by becoming a peer volunteer, please contact the DAISY study peer volunteer coordinator: Jessica Bee Email: daisy@latrobe.edu.au Phone: 9479 5428

DAISY - Depression and AnxIety Peer Support StudY

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Kids In The Kitchen Rice Crispy Treats with Sienna

Ingredients 3 Tablespoons bu er 40 Marshmallows 6 cup Rice Bubbles Op onal - Mini Smar es to decorate Method Step 1 - Grease Tray.

Step 2 - In a large saucepan melt bu er over low heat. Add marshmallows and s r un l completely melted. Remove from heat.

(Parents help recommend) Step 3 - Place rice bubbles into a heat proof bowl and add melted mixture. S r un l well coated.

Step 4 - Scoop mixture into tray using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 5 - Decorate with Mini Smar es.

Step 6 - Place in the refrigerator to set. When set, cut into small squares.

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Fruit Icy Poles with Hanna

Ingredients: 12 large strawberries (sliced in halves) 1 large ripe banana (peeled, cut into chunks & frozen} 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or orange juice) Method: Step 1 - Blend all the ingredients on high until smooth approx. 2 minutes.

Step 2 - Pour the popsicle mixture into the icy pole mould.

Step 3 - Place into the freezer and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.

(It is recommended for easier removal to freeze overnight.)

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in this issue....

Articles

Regulars

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School Is Back...so....

Discovering Sports For Our Younger Ones How To Answer The Why Beating The Morning Blues Essential Literacy Skills For Pre-Schoolers The Benefits Of Barefoot Play After School Snacks From Planning To Doing Making Your Goals Happen Four Keys To Healthy Discipline Saving On Lunches Conflict Resolution: Fighting Vs Negotiation Working and Non-Working Mums Creating Family History With Digital Photography

Dance Plus Studio Inflatable World/Bundoora Action Centre Jets Gym La Trobe University - DAISY Lasting Lessons Louise M H Nestoras College Northern Shukokai Karate Oakhill Lawyers Pty Ltd Play Therapy Melbourne Ready Steady Go Kids Research Preschool Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre Shining Minds Early Years Socca Joeys TBS Software Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries Work From Home

Editors Notice Board Out and About In The Kitchen Kids Corner Handy Phone Numbers

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Advertisers A Gift of Hope Ani Art Baby Obbessions Banyule Council Events Banyule Massage Therapy Centre Claydreamers Clay Stars Birthday Parties

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Handy Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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Hospitals Austin Hospital.......................................................... 9496 5000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................... 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons...................................................................... 13 11 26 Kids Help Line............................................................ 1800 551 800 Parentline Victoria..................................................... 13 22 89 Lifeline....................................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................... 1300 651 251 Nurse-on-Call............................................................ 1300 606 024 Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................... 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................... 1800 015 188 or 9928 9600 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)......................... 9497 1768 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 292 Victims of Crime Helpline......................................... 1800 819 817 LifeCircle - HOPELINE................................................ 1300 364 673 SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support 1300 072 673 Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline 1800 686 268 Compassionate Friends Helpline 1800 641 091

Your Local Police Station

Diamond Creek ........................................................ 9438 8300 Eltham....................................................................... 9430 4500 Greensborough......................................................... 8432 8200 Heidelberg................................................................ 9450 8000 Hurstbridge............................................................... 9718 2111 West Heidelberg [Not 24hr Station]......................... 9457 5777

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Banyule City Council Office....................................... 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Office............................................... 9433 3111 If you provide a free essential service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 0411 459 872