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Mothers and Sleep Why letting go makes Deprivation! the hold stronger A GUIDE for parents Help is at hand for choosing returning to the FILMS & GAMES for children WORKFORCE Does your little one SNORE? The importance of
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Parenting is tough and demanding, yet fulfilling and rewarding and definitely doesn’t stop when kids turn twelve. Read the 7 secrets to setting boundaries for teenagers. Why letting go makes the hold stronger is another good read on parenting. Are you renovating or building your dream home? PPM Stone, wholesaler and importer of tiles and pavers is giving 20% off RRP for Your Child in Boroondara readers (page 17). There is an extensive range of products and designs to suit every project. Head down to Bowen Street Community Centre for some great Winter Fun on 5 August. There are some awesome information sessions this month not to be missed : Early Brain Development (2 August) and Transiting to Primary School (29 August). Looking at junior school options for your daughter? Find out more about Ruyton Girls’ School at Junior School Snapshot (17 August) and Open Morning (31 August).
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In this issue of Five Minutes With, Michele Williams, owner of Drama With a Difference gives us some insight into her drama school (page 20). Dymocks Camberwell reviews 2 great children’s books in this issue on page 23. We are very pleased to have some fantastic local businesses on board Your Child in Boroondara , giving us the opportunity to connect local businesses / schools to local families. If you found a great product or service through Your Child in Boroondara, we will be happy to hear from you! Like us on Facebook and follow us on instagram to keep in touch and updated @yourchildinboroondara Happy Reading and hope you have a great month!
Winners of July Kids Corner Colouring Contest announced and artwork on display in Kids Corner on page 24.
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In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH we speak with Michele Williams, owner of one of Australia's most established and respected independent drama schools, Drama With A Difference. For twenty-five years, Michele has been the owner and manager of this highly successful drama school which has been the launching pad of many successful Australian actors. Aside from appealing to aspiring actors, the school runs recreational classes that build self-esteem and confidence, and is committed to providing classes for children of all levels and abilities. q How did you start with Drama With A Difference? I was originally one of the drama teachers for the organisation when it was owned by another woman. I was working as an actor and supplementing my income as a drama teacher. My employer had to move and offered to sell me the business. I took up her offer and began to grow the school. q You have been running Drama With A Difference on a full time basis for twentyfive years. How do you do it? I love what I am doing, but I also work as a professional actor. I can do all this because I have wonderful staff who work for me. I have a team of highly qualified, extremely talented, versatile and professional acting teachers who run various classes for me. q How does Drama With A Difference help young people? Drama With A Difference helps all young people because it encourages their creativity and spontaneity. Over the years, I have seen many young people become more confident as a result of attending our classes. We do a lot of work that encourages greater self-esteem. I have had countless parents make endless positive comments about the wonderful effect our classes have had on their children's lives. q Does Drama With A Difference encourage children to be actors? We do not encourage children to become actors, but if a talented, budding actor comes to our class and really wants to be an actor, we can help point them in the right direction. This school is the launching pad of many successful Australian actors, however we stress that we can never make any guarantees to anyone in this area. However, the main purpose of our drama classes is to create a safe and nurturing space for all young people to bring out their creativity, and to teach the skills of drama. We do not focus on the industry when we are running our classes. Our classes are held in a non-competitive environment where all children are treated equally, regardless of ability. q What is your advice on learning drama? My first advice is to go to a reputable drama school that has a long history. There are a lot of “fly by night”drama schools that come and go. I would also be extremely careful of any drama school that suggests they can help your child to become “famous”, or who promotes fame over the developmental skills that drama can offer. Remember that anyone can create an impressive, glossy website, but really read the content. The emphasis should always be on learning and on the benefit of drama for all children. 203 20 Shop Local and mention Your Child in Boroondara
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* Highly Established Drama School (history of over twenty years) * Separate Classes for Primary School kids (7 - 12 years old) Secondary School kids (12 - 17 years old) * The launching pad of many successful actors * Suitable for budding actors and recreational students * Builds confidence and self-esteem in all young people * Classes run in Kew
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Book Review by DYMOCKS CAMBERWELL
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Rinker is now available in board book. Any little boy - or girl! - who loves trucks and diggers will love this little book.
The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day introduces children to the magnicent Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Complete with the gorgeous music at the push of a button, this is an incredible book.
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TOY LIBRARIES CANTERBURY TOY LIBRARY 190A Canterbury Road, Canterbury .
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HAWTHORN LIBRARY 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn .
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Contents & Index Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child in Boroondara
ARTICLES 6 Does your little one snore? 8 Help at hand for choosing Films and Games for Children 10 Let them eat soup 12 Mothers and Sleep Deprivation! 14 The importance of Play 16 Seven secrets to setting boundaries for teenagers 18 Why letting go makes the hold stronger 22 A guide for parents returning to the workforce
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Childcare & Kindergarten 13 Balwyn East Kindergarten 3 Glen Iris Childcare & Kinder
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Children Services 19 Craig Family Centre Drama School 21 Drama With a Difference Educational Centres 19 Kumon Surrey Hills 9 Real Mandarin 11 Think Smart Finance Broker 21 Biz Bok Group Martial Arts 11 Joon No’s Taekwondo
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Music School 31 Latitude Music Studios
Book Store 32 Dymocks Camberwell & Dymocks Toroonga
Nanny & Aged Care Services 15 Asharon Agency
Business Opportunity 23 Work From Home 29 Your Child Magazines
Butcher 15 Rendinas Butchery
Optician 7 Ashburton Eyecare School 2&5 Ruyton Girls School 21 Belle Vue Primary School Tiles & Pavers 17 PPM Stone
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