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What type of childcare is best for you?

PLAYING AROUND The top 10 playgrounds in your patch

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OUR COVER Reporter Laeta Antonysen and her hubby Dean got a shock when they discovered they were expecting twins. With a toddler and a preschooler at home already, they knew they were in for a major adjustment. This month Laeta tells how she copes with her beloved big family.

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WELCOME! Here at Leader we are proud to announce the arrival of our new baby – Nurture. Forget celebrity mums with teams of nannies and stylists, Nurture will focus on real-life mums and dads in Melbourne’s suburbs. We have designed Nurture to be compact, easy to read and visually appealing – and it’s free. The editorial team behind Nurture are all parents with young children and we understand the issues that matter when it comes to navigating the weird and wonderful world that is parenting. Our expert journalists will explore the tough issues, but we’ll focus on the fun stuff too. This month we examine the best childcare options for families including the growing trend to set up nanny jobshare arrangements, talk to a psychologist about dealing with problem behaviour in children and look at the cars mums love to drive. There are also recipes for babies and melbourneplaygrounds.com.au help us reveal some of the best playgrounds in your patch. Each month we’ll also feature a section focusing on dads and how they cope with family life and talk with mums who’ve started their own successful businesses using ideas borne out of having children. Experts from the Maternal and Child Health Line will answer curly parenting questions and you can use our family-friendly events guide to plan fun things to do each month. Our aim is to make Nurture the essential guide for Melbourne parents and we’d love to get your feedback on our new baby. Visit nurture.com.au to see where you can pick up your copy and tell us what you think. And while you’re there, don’t forget to enter our fabulous competition to win a $9500 Fiji holiday for a family of four.

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Each centre will also have to employ a qualified kindergarten teacher by 2014. “Quite clearly centres will have to increase their workforces which will increase the cost of delivering care,” Mr Cusmano says. “Our concern has always been that if you increase the cost of the service you are harming the very families you are trying to help.” Mr Cusmano says government estimates indicate it will cost up to $13 extra per child a day to implement the full raft of changes, but the association believes the figure is more likely to be as high as $39, which will make childcare too expensive for some working families. The association wants the meanstested Child Care Benefit doubled from the current $3.60 an hour fee discount and the Child Care Rebate, which covers up to 50 per cent of out-of-pocket childcare expenses up to $7500, paid weekly instead of every three months. “The concern in the sector is whether these changes needed to be made and, if so, they should have been appropriately funded (by government) and they’re not,” Mr Cusmano says. Ms Elliott also questions the push for reforms, saying a survey by careforkids. com.au of 2000 Australian parents revealed that 75 per cent were happy with the quality of childcare. While long day care is still the most popular option for most working parents, Ms Elliott says some families are now more inclined to create their own childcare solutions. “People are getting in to a nanny share situation where they are sharing a nanny with a friend. Children from both families usually gather at the one house and the nanny looks after them all to make it cost-effective.” By choosing a nanny who is government accredited, parents are eligible for childcare rebates. “It really depends on your budget and the child themselves – some children develop and grow really well in a long

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Children build strong bonds in family daycare; Nanny share is becoming a new choice for families; James, 4, serves up a cuppa to Benjamin, 2, at Future Kids Child Care Point Cook. Picture: Glenn Daniels.

CHILDCARE CHECKLIST ● Choose a centre where the atmosphere is relaxed and happy. Make sure you feel welcome and staff seem interested in your child. It’s good to hear laughter and the sounds of children playing. Check if the reception area is tidy and rooms well organised.

there are regular newsletters to keep you informed about what’s going on in the centre.

● A centre should feel safe and secure. Did a centre employee greet you and sign you in?

● Ask about the type of food served at the centre and if water is readily available. Is there a weekly menu on display and does it look interesting and varied?

● Check if there are procedures in place to document accidents. Ask if there is a sun protection policy and inspect the rooms where children sleep and nappy changing stations for cleanliness. ● Centres should have operating policies and procedures that are communicated to you. Ask how you will receive feedback about your child’s day and check if

● Ask about child to carer ratios at the centre and staff turnover. It’s also good to check how staff deal with behavioural issues and whether children are supervised when they go to the toilet.

● Make sure there is plenty of space for children to play and an outdoor area with shade. Ask about the frequency of structured activities such as painting, water play, collage making and playing in a sand pit. Are children allowed to watch TV and, if so, how often and what sorts of programs?

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Here Ms Elliott outlines the most popular childcare options for families: LONG DAYCARE Centre-based long daycare is the most popular type of formal childcare. Childcare centres provide regular full-time or part-time care and may be run by private operators, local councils or non-profit organisations. Centres usually open from 7am to 6pm weekdays and cater for children from birth to five years. Costs vary depending on where you live, how much care you need and whether the centre provides essentials such as nappies and food. Some centres charge less for shorter days but others may charge a flat daily rate regardless of how many hours your child attends. The Federal Government’s Child Care Benefits are available for eligible families using approved centres, which are regulated and must meet certain standards. There can be long waiting lists for popular centres, or centres in highdemand areas such as inner city suburbs. Put your name down on waiting lists before you need care and try to have a few options. FAMILY DAYCARE Family daycare is probably the most affordable option with childcare provided in private homes, usually by women with their own children. A key difference between family day care and childcare centres is the very low child to carer ratios (usually a maximum of four or five children with age limits), which allow carers and children to develop strong bonds. Most services are run by local councils which support carers with training and regular visits to ensure government standards are met. Fees range from $4.50 to $7.50 an hour and parents are eligible for the Child

if using approved carers. There are more than 12,000 carers and 100,000 children in family day care in Australia. Check with your local council for details of services in your area. OCCASIONAL CARE Occasional care is short periods of care for children under school age. Families can access occasional care on a regular or casual basis. It can be a good option for shift or part-time workers and is also handy for respite care, or to do shopping or attend appointments. Check with your local council for details of local services. PRE-SCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN Pre-school (also called kindergarten) is a planned educational program for children aged three to ﬁve in the lead up to school. Four-year-old kindergarten programs in Victoria are government subsidised and run by councils, usually for around 10 hours minimum a week, either through two long or three short sessions. The Federal Government has now ruled that by 2013 all four-year-olds should get 15 hours of kinder a week the year before they are due to start school. Early childhood experts recommend four-year-old kinder for all children to help prepare them for the challenges of formal schooling. NANNIES A nanny is employed on a live-in or live-out basis and duties are generally restricted to childcare and related domestic tasks. Nanny share involves the nanny working for two families either at different times or caring for both sets of children at the same time. Nannies provide consistent care with individual attention for your child. Hours are ﬂexible, depending on your agreement and children can stay in their own familiar environment. You will need back-up care if the nanny is ill or takes leave. There are nanny agencies or you can advertise yourself. Costs vary but generally range from $10-$25 an hour live-in to $14-$35 an hour live-out (plus agency fees where applicable). Government rebates apply if the nanny is accredited.

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a twisting-slide escape route. Also a big moon buggy, extraterrestrial creature writhing in and out of the ground, rope climbing frame, stepping stones, swings and large sandpit. Barbecues and toilets.

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432 Swansea Rd, Lilydale (Melway 38 F6) Great playground alongside Lillydale Lake packed with equipment including ramps, walkways and slides, hanging ropes, climbing mats, tic-tac-toe, ﬁreman’s pole, log roll, shop fronts, music-making equipment, huge climbing wall, ﬂying foxes, seesaw and train with carriages. Plus a toddler area. There are tables with

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Henry St, Hawthorn (Melway 45 E10) The giant rocket is the centrepiece here. It has internal ladders plus a tunnel slide halfway up. Also features an unusual hanging device,“warped” monkey bars, springers and a three-horse carousel. Plenty of seats, tables and shade.

Duncan St, Lower Templestowe (Melway 33 B4) Beautifully landscaped with lots of picnic spots along the river nearby. Features a wooden maze plus a musical bridge, sandpit, seesaw, ﬂying foxes, hidden cubby and a carousel with hanging seats which parents push around. Fenced with a

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Longstaff St, Kew (Melway 45 J2) Large butterﬂies hover over this popular playground which has many slides and swings, a large seesaw, ring of toadstools to jump across, springers, large rope climbing frame, hammocks and a sandpit.

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Leila Rd, Carnegie (Melway 68 J8) Kids love scrambling over the huge frog and walking along the noisy wooden snake. Also an expanse of colourful ramps joined by walkways, chain bridges and ladders. Fun climbing mats, cubbies, tunnels, mirrors, tunnel slide, steps, swings, seesaw and scrambling walls. Plenty of colourful tables and seats, Barbecues, water tap and toilets.

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Coping with a newborn is hard enough for most new parents, but how do you handle four kids under four? Laeta Antonysen reports our children under four. It’s enough to strike fear into many parents’ hearts. Mine included. Twelve weeks into my third pregnancy, my family’s lives changed forever. Our scan showed two babies. Twins. Intense shock set in. Fear even. It wasn’t part of the plan, as selfish as that sounds. How could we afford four children? Where would they sleep? And just as crucial, would my husband and I ever sleep again? I’d love to say that joy soon replaced the shock, but it was a long time before we came to terms with our new circumstances. Everybody else, however, was extremely excited for us. And why wouldn’t they be – they could love them and leave them. After finding out we were having boys (I needed to prepare myself), our first mission was convincing our three-yearold daughter Eboni and 18-month-old son Riley that sisters were over-rated. Next on the check-list was the need to upgrade our car. No sexy, sporty number for us – no, a people mover became our new black. We also had to fast-track Riley out of his cot and into a bed in Eboni’s room, double up on baby essentials and prepare ourselves mentally for the challenge ahead. But when our sons Kalan and Jordan were born in February all of our fears, doubts and concerns dissipated immediately. They were perfect. “Two for the price of one,” we joked. How lucky were we? Coming home was a shock to the system as the days and nights blurred into a tiring cycle of feed, play and sleep.

Consider these daily stats: up to 24 nappies (including six for our toddler); at least one load of washing; 16 breastfeeds and 16 supplementary formula bottles washed, sterilised and made up; and, of course, endless cuddles. With each feed taking 1 ½ hours initially, I had just 1 ½ hours between feeds to eat, sleep, shower … and survive. But as tiring and all-time consuming as it was, not only did I survive, I felt incredibly empowered. As a self-confessed control freak I was in my element, operating on auto pilot, managing to not only get out of my pyjamas by lunchtime, but also maintain a reasonably clean and orderly house. I couldn’t have done it without the help and support of my family and friends who ensured I had a freezer full of preprepared meals, endless play dates for Eboni and Riley and help with the babies. I also employed a fortnightly

Laeta Antonysen with Eboni and Riley, and twins Kalan and Jordan.

housecleaner for the ﬁrst time in my life and took up any other offers of help extended to me. Planning ahead was the key to my survival with something as simple as a trip to the shops requiring military precision. Not only did it have to ﬁt in between feed times, I also had to factor in an extra 20 minutes for the mostly wellmeaning comments from passersby. “No, they’re not identical’’ and “Yes, it is busy with four kids’’ became my standard responses. Multi-tasking also proved a must, as did establishing a routine early for the twins. And I quickly learnt to survive on little sleep, snatching catnaps when and where ever possible. Fortunately Eboni and Riley adjusted to and accepted their new brothers quickly, proving invaluable in entertaining the babies and, in the process, entertaining themselves.

While ensuring each child gets the oneon-one time they deserve and stretching the budget are ongoing challenges, we wouldn’t swap our lives for anything. Yes it is hard and yes it is tiring, but yes, it is worth it.

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Child psychology is becoming increasingly popular as parents struggle to deal with out-of-control kids hen psychologist Dr Grace Couchman ﬁrst met mother-of-two “Penny” (not her real name) she was struggling to cope with behaviour problems in her four-year-old and feeling increasingly hopeless as a mother. Dr Couchman, co-ordinator of Monash University’s Clinical Psychology Centre, says Penny sought help at the Notting Hill centre for escalating daily battles with her pre-schooler who refused to co-operate with even basic tasks such as eating and going to bed. Penny was feeling increasingly angry and

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frustrated and worried about how much she was yelling and being punitive – and none of it was working. Her husband was often away for extended periods for work and she was left with the task of parenting alone for much of the time. As a child Penny had experienced a difficult relationship with her mother and she now lacked confidence in her own ability to love and nurture her children. The more inadequate she felt, the more inconsistent she became when dealing with her difficult – but normal – four-year-old. Penny would say “no” then feel guilty and backtrack. Her child was

getting mixed messages, which only added to his testing behaviour. As he reacted against her, Penny started thinking “this is my fault, I’m a terrible mother”. A vicious and damaging cycle had set in. Dr Couchman says Penny’s case is fairly typical of about one third of parents who seek counselling at the centre. “I’ve rarely met a parent who doesn’t feel they’re not at fault for their child’s behaviour,” she says. “A lot of referrals are people saying they’re not sure if anything is wrong and needing reassurance that their difficulties are just things that every family has to learn to handle. Good parents can get dragged down by a lack of confidence, particularly if they had difficult childhoods themselves and are worrying about making the same mistakes. “Parents will often say ‘I’m not going to be like my parents’ but that can leave them really underassertive. “You need to be consistent and firm and not take things personally. You have to remember that children

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are not little adults and have a very different way of thinking.” Dr Couchman says the key is to be assertive but not aggressive. “A parent’s response can sometimes make little problems worse and you can get into a habit where you perpetuate the problem,” she says. “Sometimes children are just different from their parents – you might have a very extroverted child and a shy, quiet mother and that creates a bit of a mismatch so they’re both looking at each other and saying: ‘What’s wrong with you?’ Counselling can teach parents how to adjust and accept their child’s style.” Penny was able to turn the tables with her son through short-term counselling including some one-onone to deal with her grief over her own upbringing, learning some basic strategies for being assertive, talking to her husband about getting more support and taking a much needed holiday with her family. Dr Couchman says it’s also important to trust your own instincts when problems arise and seek help if you’re struggling. “Parents having problems get a lot of advice and it’s not always helpful,

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Cost: from $26,990 Best features: Nice design, great value Drawbacks: Too new to rate on reliability Editor’s comment: More proof that Hyundai has its ﬁnger on the family-car pulse, with a combination of size, style and nice price that works for Australia. Mum’s verdict: Point Cook mum Cynthia Anderson and her children, Chloe, 11, and Nathan, 14, love their Hyundai. Cynthia says it was bought as a “second car” but now the BMW X3 is more likely to sit in the garage.“It drives really well and being diesel it’s light on fuel. It’s great to zip around in and there’s heaps of room in the back for the kids. It’s got all the fan-dangled things including a big sunroof and heated seats. I think my husband drives it more than I do!”

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Cost: From $33,990 Best features: Great looks, great drive Drawbacks: Fuel economy Editor’s comment: There is lots to like in the CX-7, which drives like a sports wagon. The CX-9 is for big families and the only drawback is fuel economy and a diesel that’s only a manual. Mum’s verdict: Jenny Gaudry, of Port Melbourne, traded an Audi for her top of the range Mazda and she reckons it has all the prestige of a luxury car “for half the price”.“It’s easy to drive and gives a smooth ride. It’s a smart-looking car and has every bell and whistle including GPS, Bluetooth and a sunroof.” Jenny says the CX-7 is perfect for school trips for Isabella, 6, and Bradman, 9.

Cost: From $40,990 Best features: Size and quality Drawbacks: Boring design Editor’s comment: The Kluger is effectively the replacement for the Camry wagon, and even comes with a money-saving front-drive system. Seats for seven works but not as trendy as others. Mum’s verdict: Berwick mum-oftwo Zara Vukelic bought her Kluger this year and she loves it. She likes having seven seats and being high up. Zara, who has two boys, Luke, 4, and Christian, 3, says the car has plenty of leg room and is responsive. “The rear parking camera is also great because it gives conﬁdence to reverse and manoeuvre the car. We also liked Toyota’s reputation for quality, which optimises re-sale value.”

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than words. I began cleaning so consistently that, during my most sleepdeprived moments, I was almost certain my left arm extended into a vacuum hose and my right hand was a large yellow sponge. Life for this SAHD is very good and the rewards are many – Archie’s recent leap forward in reading skills, Lewis’s mastery of the football and his fat-bodied drawings with stick-ﬁgure arms, and Tyson’s ﬁrst word and infectious giggle are only a few recent stand-outs. I could write a book detailing nothing more than the frequent highs and daily joys this role has offered. Tania is constantly enthused and excited by her profession and we’ve organised things to allow her heaps of time with the kids. Some days are tough, of course, and we still get stressed out and pushed to our limits but, to tell you the truth, I think we’ve nailed it. This life works for us. One thing I know for sure is that men and women are not cardboard cut-outs. We’re all capable of being both carers and nurturers regardless of whether we’re at home or working. Accepting this can provide more options for families and a greater chance at happiness for everyone. Check out Clint’s blog at reservoirdad.com

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happening at most others. We’re looking after each other and making sure we’ve got money coming in while we maintain a (reasonably) clean and functioning household. We’re working to provide our kids with the best environment in which to grow and at the same time we’re giving Mum and Dad the chance to pursue goals as a couple and as individuals. And what a ripper ride it’s been. I remember holding three-month-old Lewis with two-year-old Archie standing beside me as we waved Tania goodbye and I started my ﬁrst ofﬁcial day as a stay-at-home dad. We went back inside, the door clicked shut and we waited for a moment. Nothing happened. Looking back, I get the feeling that I was standing in a bomb shelter without realising I was holding the bomb. Lewis started pooing and crying and eating and throwing up. Archie started raiding cupboards and throwing tantrums. I started patting bums and talking in a language that relied more on facial expressions

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three boys under five, I have a good understanding of the joys and hardships on both sides of the domestic fence. I can see that his comment, and my acceptance of it, was typically naïve, highlighting how undervalued the stayat-home parent is and underestimating the relentless pressure and workload of raising young children. My wife Tania is a physiotherapist in her own practice and works as an academic lecturer and researcher. We have been together for 15 years and in that time her fierce desire to pursue a rewarding career with a substantial financial return has been matched only by my equally fierce desire to pursue a more artistic vocation that, unfortunately, promises far less financially. My previous 10 years of paid work were exactly and only that – paid work – that I had little else invested in. So once we’d settled on the fact that we didn’t want our kids in childcare several days a week, deciding who was to be the stay-at-home parent was simple. That’s why I find it strange to encounter those who think we should forgo the plan most likely to bring our family happiness in order to goose-step along the path of traditional gender roles. As time went by I was also able to pick up a constant societal whispering that suggested that what we were doing was not just unusual but wrong.

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AMAZING BODIES The Amazing Bodies exhibition is on until August 31 at the Waterfront Pavilion, Docklands Drive, Docklands. Not for the fainthearted (and possibly not young children), it showcases a variety of bodies that have been ”plastinated’’, which allows the internal organs, muscles and body parts to be shown. Includes a human body and animals including a whale and giraffe. Open Saturdays to Thursdays from 10am-5pm and Fridays from 10am-8pm. Entry: $25 for adults, $17 for children (aged 7-14) and $75 for families (two adults and two children). Details: amazingbodies.com.au OPEN GARDEN Stop to smell the flowers at Cruden Farm, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s beautiful garden at Cranhaven Rd, Langwarrin (Melway 103 G5). The garden will be open on Sunday, August 29, from 10am-4.30pm. Entry: $12 adults, children free. MODEL TRAINS Young Thomas the Tank Engine fans might like to visit the Australian Model Railway Association’s exhibition at Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield, on

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BEN 10 Ben Tennyson and his alien heroes will come to life on stage in Melbourne in BEN 10 LIVE: Power of the Omnitrix, a show filled with stunts, action and special effects. With a cast of 26 actors and professional stunt performers, the 95-minute show is on at Hisense Arena, Batman Ave, Melbourne, on September 21 at 11am and September 22 at 11am and 2pm. Ticket prices start at $23.90. Bookings 13 2849 or ticketek.com.au We are giving four lucky Nurture readers a chance to win family tickets to the show. See nurture.com.au to enter. Saturday, August 21 from 9am-6pm and Sunday, August 22 from 9am-5pm. Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 5-15. Details: amra-vic.org.au CERAMICS The Victorian Hobby Ceramics Association’s annual show has a butterfly theme this year. It is on at the Polish Club, 1325 Stud Rd, Rowville, on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 29. Details: vhca.org.au

FUNDRAISER Frankston Toy Library will host an auction fundraiser at Seaford Community Hall on Friday, August 27, from 7pm. Tickets $15 or $120 for a table of 10. Details: 9781 3900.

FESTIVAL Join in the fun and celebrate Ukrainian culture with Cossack dancing, folk art, embroidery demonstrations, exhibitions and traditional cuisine at Federation Square, cnr Flinders and Swanston streets, on Sunday, August 22, from 11am-4pm. Details: fedsquare.com

COLLECTABLES The Victorian Telephone & Smart Card Collectors Club will host a stamp, coin and card fair at McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgins Rd, Bentleigh, on Sunday, August 15, from 9am-2pm. Details: 0418 322 315. GAMES FESTIVAL Explore the creative side of games and digital culture at the Freeplay Independent Games Festival at the State Library of Victoria, 304-328 Swanston St, Melbourne, on August 14 and 15 from 9am-6pm. With

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CHILDREN’S FARM Collingwood Children’s Farm is open daily from 9am-5pm at the end of St Heliers St, Abbotsford. See the cows being milked at 10am and 4pm. Entry: $16 family, $8 adults and $4 children. Car parking is $4 all day. Details: 9417 5806.

MELBOURNE AQUARIUM Wonder at sea creatures from all over the world at Melbourne Aquarium. Open daily from 9.30am-6pm at the cnr Flinders and King streets, Melbourne, on the Yarra, opposite Crown. Tickets: adult: $31.50, children (3-15 years): $18. Details: 9923 5999. Labassa is at 2 Manor Grove, North Caulfield (Melway 58 H11). Entry: adults $8, children $5.50 or $20 for a family. Details: 9527 6295 or 9509 6596. CHILDREN’S GARDEN Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens’ Children’s Garden is a unique and interactive place for children to explore and enjoy. Open Wednesday to Sunday in school terms and all week during school holidays at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Alexandra Ave, Melbourne. Free entry. MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL Bookworms will love the Melbourne Writers Festival, from August 27 to September 5. Events for children aged 6-13 will run at ArtPlay, at Federation Square, on the festival weekends (August 28 and 29 and September 4 and 5). Each day pass to ArtPlay includes workshop sessions with top illustrators, storytelling events and the chance to meet some of Melbourne’s favourite children’s authors. There will also

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MELBOURNE DAY Celebrate Melbourne Day on Monday, August 30. The date marks the day the first European settlers landed on the north banks of the Yarra. This year’s celebration includes a three-day events program to mark the 175th anniversary of the landing, with weekend activities for families, culminating in celebrations on the day, including an official flag raising ceremony and entertainment. Details: melbourneday.com.au EUREKA SKYDECK See amazing views from Eureka Skydeck, Level 88, Riverside Quay, Southbank, open from 10am-10pm. Tickets: $16.50 adults, $9 children (4-16). Details: 9693 8888. ZOO ENCOUNTER Pre-schoolers can become mini zoo keepers for the day in this fun 90-minute tour including face-to-face encounters with meerkats, frogs, snakes and possums. Special highlights include a behind-the-scenes giraffe encounter. Tours run every Tuesday at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Tickets: $40 a person. Bookings essential on 1300 ZOOSVIC (1300 966 784).

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Professor Baghurst says babies’ tastebuds are still developing so it’s important to avoid using salt and sugar in food so they don’t develop a craving for the taste later on. Homemade food also offers some variety in taste and consistency, which is good for babies as they learn to chew. Introduce baby to rice cereal (mixed with breastmilk or formula) at about six months and then begin to introduce steamed, ﬁnely pureed vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato or carrot or pureed fruits such as pear or apple. Gradually make food “lumpier” and add minced meats or ﬁsh to get baby used to different textures. Purees can be frozen in ice-cube containers.

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A child is usually three or four before they feel safe being away from their parents – even for short a time. You may need to stay with your child until they get to know the carer. If you show that you trust and like the carer it will help your child feel safe. Always say goodbye and tell him when you will be back. Let him take his special comforter such as a teddy bear. Their distress is usually short-lived and they can then often be happy to be with their carer.

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