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Counting Down to Christmas....
Volume 2
November 2014
Editor’s Notice Board Welcome to the November 2014 issue of Your Child in Whittlesea! The countdown to Christmas has begun. In this edition we have a number of articles that may be helpful in the lead up to Christmas - with tips on gift giving, Christmas shopping and the importance of approaching this season with an attitude of gratitude! In the frenetic pace that we live in, it is easy to lose sight of the simple joys of Christmas that we remember from our childhoods - the sheer anticipation, excitement and wonder of the celebration. Today, unfortunately the simple things in life such as imagination and unfettered free play have been replaced by schedules, technological advances and a plethora of automated toys. The unending choices and frequent technological upgrades have created confused understanding of ”wants” vs. “needs”, resulting in a never-ending cycle of discontent. In light of this, I have created a modern version of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” adapted from Clement C. Moore well-known verse, which I think sums up today’s milieu quite aptly. Twas the month before Christmas and it was time to shop Online transactions, extended hours, buying non-stop The catalogues start coming, in droves through the mail, With colourful images that attract without fail The children are listing all the things they have not had With visions of the latest and ever-changing fad While the parents are rushing like headless chooks, Wearing harried expressions and worrisome looks, Hoping that this year wouldn’t be like the past And this Christmas they would get some peace at last!
Christine Christine Ernest, Editor
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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child... Articles
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Dance Schools
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4 Living in Gratitude 6 Remembrance Day 8 Is your child ready for their first Car Dealerships year of school? 7 South Morang Toyota 10 Bringing Home Twin Newborns ‐ Child Care Part 3 15 Sutherland’s Child Care 12 Let the Celebration be a Creation 31 Eltham College Kids 14 No Training Required! Christmas Supplies 18 Promoting Your Child’s Motor Development 21 Christmas Elves Preston 20 Countdown to Christmas 22 Do you need a Family Internet Book a full page ad Contract?
Regular Features 2 Editors Noticeboard 16 Business of the Month ‐ Pacific Epping 25 Business Directory 26 What’s On in Whittlesea 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 Kids Corner
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Local Government 23 Danielle Green MP
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