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September June 2016

editor’sletter This month, I wish all dads a happy fathers day and I hope you enjoy the special articles on celebrating fatherhood in this issue. If you are a brand new dad we have an article especially for you called ‘Dads are New Parents Too!’ We will have a new dad in our family this month and Graham and I are ever so excited about welcoming our second grand child into the world. Our daughter knows that she is having a boy but won’t tell us his name so we will just have to wait.

While we all spend more time indoors during colder weather, scientists have realised that it is not so good for us as we can become depressed if we don’t spend enough time outdoors enjoying nature. They have even given the condition the name, Nature Deficit Disorder. If you need a nature boost, look at the activities and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in this month’s What’s On pages.

The article on camping may even inspire you to spend part of the school holidays camping. There are many camping parks around Victoria within a couple of hours drive. It can be especially fun to share the adventure with another family or two.

As the weather warms up, I am looking forward to spending more time having outdoor adventures with my grand daughter Aaliyah in the many wonderful parks around the City of Hume and reporting on them for you.

We both loved the amazing Golden Sun Moth Playground in Craigieburn.

I have included some photos of the park and some of the families enjoying the facilities on my Adventures with Aaliyah page.

Please look for the competition on the Kids Corner pages. Your child could win a Bunnings voucher to give dad. Enjoy Spring.

Blessings

Alison Thank you for taking Your Child into your home and please support local business. www.facebook.com/YourChildinHume p: 0407 875 273 e: info@yourchildinhume.com.au w: www.yourchildinhume.com.au

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Your Child Areas Available For Advertising VIC: |Banyule & Nillumbik|Hume |Manningham |Monash|Whitehorse |Whittlesea

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KINGLAKE PUB Open 7 Days The Kinglake Hotel has been operating for over 90 years and is situated just 50kms out of Melbourne CBD.

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Dining Room Bookings are recommended please call (03) 5786 1230 or info@kinglakepub.com.au

We are a family friendly pub with plenty to offer from hotel rooms, live music, karaoke nights and of course our kids room – which is open every night of the week and Friday to Sunday lunchtimes and public holidays. It is also available mid week for group bookings.

The indoor play area features play stations, chalk boards, games and a movie for the kids to watch ‌ not to forget our goldfish to peer at and much more.

Meals run 7 days a week and offer a range of choices for most dietary requirements including vegetarian and gluten free dishes, our kids meals are only $9.50 and include a free dessert .

Wednesday night kids eat free!!

So if you are local or just up for a day trip Kinglake hotel is the place to visit.

Come and enjoy our country hospitality whilst the kids have hours of fun in our newly opened play room.

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Balloons Party Goods Finger Food Cake Decorating Phone 83390155 partiesplusmore.com.au

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Trevallyn Learning Centre

Tutoring for primary students English and Maths Individual teaching

by VIT registered teachers Phone Alison on 0407 349 824 to discuss your child’s learning needs

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CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN SUNBURY OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE CHILDREN AGED 0-6 *Government subsidies available for eligible families

Enjoy a break whilst your child is cared for in a happy and safe environment Goonawarra Neighbourhood House also has Playgroups, Movement to Music for 2 to 4 year olds plus Ballet & Jazz Class for 4 to 9 year olds.

Call 9740 6627 8 Gullane Drive Sunbury www.goonawarraneighbourhoodhouse.com.au www.facebook.com/goonawarra.neighbourhoodhouse To advertise in Your Child in Hume call 0407 875 273

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Gladstone Views Primary School ­Full sized Gymnasium ­Science and Discovery Centre ­Before and After School Care ­Canteen open daily ­Access to Speech Therapy and Psychology Services

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Focus on Curriculum Classroom Programs include: ­Explicit teaching of Reading - GVPS Model ­Writing and Spelling - Genre Studies and Writer’s Workshop ­Mathematics - skills and problem solving ­Investigations - Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography, History and Technologies Specialised Programs include: ­Physical Education ­Performing Arts ­Science and Art ­Literacy Intervention Program ­Italian Extra- Curricular Programs include: ­Choir ­Dance ensemble ­Sports and Athletics ­Incursions and Excursions ­Student leadership ­Camping Program

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PaCa Creations Fabulous Wooden Toys

Paul Davis 0408 512 686 To advertise in Your Child in Hume call 0407 875 273

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Kids Corner I was so happy to receive mail from some of our readers and I especially thank Ahmet from Broadmeadows who wrote to tell me that he loves the Hume Library and visits every week to borrow books.

Nikhil from Roxburgh Park wrote to tell me about his school and all the great activities he gets involved in there. Nikhil believes that his school is the best in the world.

Ellie and Harry love going to the park in Craigieburn with their dad and Mia wrote to say that her favourite place is her couch where she cuddles up with her mum.

All these ‘Your Child STARS’ have been sent a certificate in the mail.

I hope to have more letters to share with you next month so please keep sending them by mail or email.

I have an exciting competition for you this month. I want you to design a T- Shirt for your dad for Fathers Day and send your design to me. You can draw your own T-Shirt or use the template on the next page. You can send me a photo of your design by email or you can post your drawing to the address below. I will choose the winning T-Shirt design and send the winner a $20 Bunnings Voucher. Don't forget to put your address on your entry.

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Hume Write to us at: Kids Corner PO Box 66 Doreen 3754 email: info@yourchildinhume.com.au ph: 0407 875 273 24

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Kids Corner

What’s On in Hume...

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What’s On in Hume...

Immunisation Information Babies must be immunised at: 6 weeks old 4 months old 6 months old Pregnant Women and their partners 12 months old should receive the Diptheria, Tetanus 18 months old and Pertussus vaccine as well as the Influenza vaccine 4 years old

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police SES

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DIAL 000 132500

Hospitals Austin Hospital......................................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville)......................

Sunshine Hospital..................................................

9496 5000 9345 5522 8345 1333

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 Compassionate Friends Helpline

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Your Local Police Station Broadmeadows.......................................................

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Sunbury...................................................................

9302 8222 9303 4433 9302 8211 9744 8111

Other Hume City Council ...........................................

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September’s Featured Park Golden Sun Moth Playground

Adventures with Aaliyah and friends

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

Features Articles 4 Fathers Day 6 Picky Eating 8 Dads are New parents Too! 10 Camping With Kids 12 Time Saving Cooking for Busy Families 14 A Child’s Best Friend 18 Confidence in the Schoolyard for Children on Autism Spectrum 20 Journey to Organics 22 Young Children and the Road

Regulars 2 Editor’s letter 28 Handy Phone Numbers 24 Kids Corner 26 What’s On

Baby & Kids 19 PaCa Creations 13 La La Kids

Childcare 11 Goonawarra Neighbourhood House 32 Mulberry Early Learning Centre

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Education 16 Gladstone Views Primary School 31 Kilmore International School 29 Trevallyn Learning Centre

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Play Centres 15 Lollipop’s

Trophies 21 Asssoc. Trophy Distributors

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