Kid Magazine Issue Twenty Three

june/july 2015 - issue twenty three

Enchanted winter fashion al ughcover dis dulge in

The rise of the 'mumista’

Fuss proof recipes How to ChoosE the right nanny Kids travel essentials

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Editor’s letter

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Cover image: Photography by Elise Garner lecoco.com.au Check out the rest of the shoot on page 6

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ell hasn’t winter well and truly made its arrival known? I have been shivering away in my office for the past few days, trying to warm my hands as I type away in the freezing cold. It’s well worth it though as there is some fabulous content in this issue for you to read under the covers in the warmth of your bed.

We had so much fun shooting our enchanted garden editorial last weekend. If you tell a kid they are a model, watch as they work the camera like nothing else! We had kids climbing trees, suggesting poses and making the afternoon a whole lot of fun. It helps that Elise Garner is the best photographer out there and the kids were modelling some super cute clothes!

I’m looking forward to taking a mini winter break. It has been a full on few months with three issues in three months so now I’ll take a bit of time to rest and relax. At the end of July I’ll be down in Melbourne again for Kids Instyle and catching up with all the fabulous designers we love so much.

Until next issue, you can find us at www.kidmagazine.com.au for more of the things you love.

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stress free holiday prep

the enchanted garden

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how to choose the right nanny

38 the rise of the ‘mumista’

travel with kids

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28 amazing decorations

40 giveaways

fuss proof recipes

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four easy wear coat styles for mums

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Kid Magazine Loves 36 New Kids on the Block 44

behind the blog stuff mums like

Books & screens 50

Next issue... the magic of music

Kids sleepwear Father’s Day gift guide Breastfeeding fashion

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shop where the cool kids shop

With the plethora of online businesses popping up all over the web, knowing where to shop can be the hardest decision you need to make. We’ve done the leg work for you and tracked down some of the hippest places to shop for you and the kids. Whether you are after funky party supplies, new maternity clothes, a fabulous photographer or toys for the kids, you will find it all plus more in the new Kid Magazine DIrectory.

Want to find out how you can join the directory? Email sara@kidmagazine.com.au for the details on our affordable packages.

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Everyday cardigan, $44.95, alfieapparel. com; Lamby blue painted floral vest, $44.95, oobi.com.au; Pale blue washed harem jean, $48.95, www.baobab.com.au Heart pocket cardigan, from $27, au.nextdirect.com; Fashion legging, $39.95, alfieapparel.com; Childrens first yellow gumboot, $59, hunterbootsaustralia.com.au

Bambi baby raglan tee, $36.95, www.baobab.com.au; Spot intarsia cardigan, $44.95, www.plumcollections.com.au; Essentials denim, $10, www.target.com.au; Fashion kooky socks, $2.95, www.cottononkids.com.au; Bobble art large bow, $7.95, www.bobbleart.com.au

Venice boys jacket, $59.95, www.tumblendry.com. au; Denim jean, $39.95, www.plumcollections.com.au; Knee-hi socks, $4.95, www.skeanie.com.au; Aspen beanie, $42.95, www.acornkids.com.au

Ruben Puffer Vest, $39.95 and Major1 long sleeve print tee, $16.95, www.cottononkids.com.au; Coated Dark Indigo Skinny Jeans, from $20, au.nextdirect.com; Navy Wellington boots, $29.95, www. skeanie.com.au Heart pocket cardigan, from $27, au.nextdirect.com; Fashion legging, $39.95, alfieapparel.com; Childrens first yellow gumboot, $59, hunterbootsaustralia.com.au; Topknot twist buttercream, $22, www.topknotshop.com Everyday cardigan, $44.95, alfieapparel.com; Lamby blue painted floral vest, $44.95, oobi.com.au; Pale blue washed harem jean, $48.95, www.baobab.com.au; Navy stripe gumboots, $29.99, www. skeanie.com.au; Pixie garden hat, $42.95, www.acornkids.com.au

Ruben Puffer Vest, $39.95 and Major1 long sleeve print tee, $16.95, www.cottononkids. com.au; Coated Dark Indigo Skinny Jeans, from $20, au.nextdirect.com

Swing windcheater with bunny face, $54.95, alfieapparel. com; Girls legging, $15, www.target.com.au; Cowboy boots, $49.95, www.cheekylittlesoles.com.au; The princess beanie, $42.95, www.acornkids.com.au; Bluejay ripple blanket, $89.95, obdesigns.net/shop

Whale knitted play set, $60, bodenclothing.com.au; Denim like padded jacket, $54.99, www.pumpkinpatch. com.au; Boston legging – Texas vintage black, $32, www. phoenixandthefox.com.au; Seafoam baby footwear, $39.95, www.cheekylittlesoles.com.au

Chris crew neck pullover, $34.95, www.cottononkids.com.au; Indigo blue jacket, $54.95, www.havocdenim.com

Charlotte marshmallow cardigan, $49.95, www.oobi.com.au, Maisie skinny jean, $54.95, www.havocdenim.com; Large hair accessories, $8.95 and Light pink wide headband, $5.95, www.bobbleart.com.au Chris crew neck pullover, $34.95, www.cottononkids.com.au; Indigo blue jacket, $54.95, www.havocdenim.com Cement trench, $139.95, www.eenimeni.com; Baltimore tee – shine bright like a diamond, $38, www.phoenixandthefox.com.au; Saar graphite grey pants, $79.95, www.tumblendry.com.au; Topknot twist heather, $22, www.topknotshop.com

Swing windcheater with bunny face, $54.95, alfieapparel.com; Girls legging, $15, www.target.com.au; Cowboy boots, $49.95, www.cheekylittlesoles.com.au Chris crew neck pullover, $34.95, www.cottononkids.com.au; Indigo blue jacket, $54.95, www.havocdenim.com; Kids sneaky, $29.99, www.holsterfashion.com

Seafoam baby footwear, $39.95, www.cheekylittlesoles.com.au; Childrens first yellow gumboot, $59, hunterbootsaustralia.com.au; Glitter mystical friends boot, $59.99, www.pumpkinpatch.com.au; Kids sneaky, $29.99, www.holsterfashion.com; Navy Wellington boots, $29.95, www.skeanie.com.au; Cowboy boots, $49.95, www.cheekylittlesoles.com.au; Kids tiptoe ballet, $34.99, www.holsterfashion.com; Navy stripe gumboots, $29.99, www.skeanie.com.au

TCARLAHECARUSO, RISEROMANT OF TIC HE ' M UMISTA’ COMEDY AUT HOR I’m a romantic comedy author, but recently I’ve been binging on ‘mummy-lit’ books. In other words, the more mature version of chick-lit, involving “heroines [who], whether they like it or not, are about to discover the joys and agonies of motherhood”, as The Age describes. I lump memoirs and fiction into this category.

My mummy-lit bender started with Meg Mason’s Say It Again in a Nice Voice (about her going from being a glam newspaper journo to a stay-at-home mum), continued with Philippa Christian’s Nanny Confidential (okay, it’s by a Hollywood nanny, but it’s still about child-rearing ultimately), and has led to my current read, Lauren Sams’ She’s Having Her Baby (a novel about a glossy gal being asked by a friend to carry her bub). Next on my list is Fiona Higgins’ Wife on the Run (I already devoured her book, The Mothers’ Group) and Georgia Madden’s Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum about a former PR exec trying to find her inner earth mama.

So what’s made me go all mummy-lit mad? Well, being a first-time mum to twin boys, nearing two, may have something to do with it! Now I’m out of the sleepdeprived ‘baby bubble’ and in (fractionally less taxing) toddler territory, these books have become a vital resource in helping me understand my new world and realising I’m not the only one who doesn’t know what the hell I’m doing half the time.

I’ve dubbed this next generation of mums, as seen in these books and following on from the ‘yummy mummies’, the ‘mumistas’.

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While the yummy mummies embraced motherhood by setting up home-based, kid-related businesses and enthusiastically taking to Pinterest with their nursery decorating ideas, mumistas are more uncomfy with anything that sees them resembling a 1950s housewife.

Where motherhood has become an industry, they’ve seen through the marketing hype and are clinging onto aspects of their former selves for dear life.

Take for instance my mothers’ group. Forget play cafés.

Our last meetup was at one of those hipster suburban eateries, which serve up things like ‘breakfast greens’ and ‘almond-cashew milk’. The play-date before was at a local playground, with a detour for takeaway lattes en-route (skipping the bubbacinos). All in my group, aside from me, went back to part-time work (in offices) as soon as their bubs turned one, or even before. And no-one’s started up a home-based kids’ clothing label.

Last month I went to the Come Out Children’s Festival in Adelaide’s CBD, along with my sister and our pint-sized entourages, and we grooved at a ‘silent’ disco, wearing headphones, and dined at a food truck, serving up sweet potato chips with aioli for the kids.

In the backseat of my car, my boys listen to pop music rather than The Wiggles, and I’ve never cut up fruit as snacks for them for playgroup – I’m more likely to pinch cake from the adultsonly table (oops). Mumistas are also more likely to read Marie

Claire than Mother & Baby and eschew mums-and-bubs yoga for 6am ballet barre fitness classes, sans the kids.

Deborah Disney, author of Up and In (which has been described as “The Devil Wears Prada at the school gates”), relates to this new kind of mother – she was never a ‘cupcake mum’. “There are a lot of women who feel they have to make mothering an art form, and make the rest of us feel bad for not making the grade… I really feel like ‘the mothers’ club’ is one of those institutions that not all of us signed up for, but got thrust into by circumstance. The circumstance of having given birth. And that one thing doesn’t really provide any more of a measure of having a lot in common than having size seven feet.” She’s right.

But when does the anti-mumsiness movement go wrong? When it turns into the motherly version of Mean Girls and more judgey-judgey than Judge Judy. Of which I’ve been guilty.

Initially I didn’t want to sign up the boys for KinderGym, after our trial, because I found the singalongs a bit lame and wandering after the duo, as they moved with lightning speed from one piece of play equipment to the next, kind of pointless. But my sister convinced me and the boys now love it, it suitably tires them out for naptime, and I’ve come to join in the nursery-rhyme singing with abandon. In the past, I’ve also gone from playgroup to playgroup, trying to find the ‘cool’ one and sniggering at the mum cliques, rather than just sticking to one place and actually getting to know the people. (For the record, the one just down the road knocks it out of the park.)

Plus, even if authors employ ‘Mamamia-cool’ style writing, it doesn’t necessarily mean they follow the mantra day-today. Just like not everyone was bed-hopping back when Sex and the City was hip.

Take Tess Woods, author of Love at First Flight. While she’s written about a heroine who turns her back on her picture-perfect Stepford life, in reality, Tess says: “I am actually pretty ‘Stepfordy’. I love to bake and ‘keep house’ and I wear dresses every day. I took eight years

off when I had my kids just so I could be fully ‘Stepfordy’.

I feel overwhelmed back at work now and dream of the Stepford life again! My book doesn’t poke fun at the mumsy types. The mum in it is really just very disillusioned with her life, so she rebels, but she is actually envious of women who are content with their home lives.”

For me, while I sometimes stick my nose up at library ‘story time’, behind closed doors, watching Shaun the Sheep with my boys on the sofa is my favourite way to spend a Saturday night. As Deborah puts it: “I think the satisfaction is really in being true to yourself as a mum, not feeling like you need to measure up to what other mums are doing.”

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Carla Caruso’s latest ebook, Starcrossed (HarperCollins), involves a bunch of girls going on an astrology retreat on Kangaroo Island, where strange things start to happen. Before having kids, she also wrote Mommy Blogger about a blogger faking being a mum, inspired by her experience as a first-time aunt.

A mumista will...

• Buy a raw cake from their favourite café for a mothers’ group celebration • Throw an elegantly casual backyard affair for their child’s first birthday party, with wine and canapés for the adults (who outnumber the kids) • Scour Kmart and Target for on-trend kids’ wear

A yummy mummy will...

• Whip up a chocolate and broccoli cake from Antonia Kidman and Julie Maree Wood’s Feeding Fussy Kids • Throw a ‘pirates and princesses’ themed first birthday party, complete with a self-made piñata • Shop at dedicated children’s boutiques, where (sugar -free) mini cupcakes are doled out

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FUSS PROOF RECIPES

Jessica Donovan, energetic mama Jessica Donovan is a mama of 2, naturopath and holistic health expert who helps families thrive. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down to earth approach to empower women to look after themselves and take charge of the wellbeing of their families.

Jessica has created an ebook - ‘5 food secrets of kids that rarely get sick’ to help parents boost their kids immune system with real food. You can download your free copy here http://energeticmama.com/5foodsecrets-nsk2

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Cashew, date and cocao Bliss Balls Makes 8-10 balls

Ingredients 1 cup cashews 4-6 dates ¼ cup chia seeds ½ cup coconut 1 tablespoon raw cacao 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 t vanilla Method Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor and roll into balls. Add a little water if the mixture needs to be wetter. Set in fridge for at least an hour. You can chop all ingredients by hand if you don’t have the appropriate equipment.

Buckwheat pancakes with berries and yoghurt Serves 4

Ingredients 1 ½ cups buckwheat flour 1 egg 2 cups milk 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup Greek yoghurt Maple syrup Coconut oil for frying.

Method Combine buckwheat flour, egg and milk in a bowl. Heat coconut oil in a fry pan and add a ladle of the pancake batter to the hot pan. Flip when bubbles appear. Cook for a couple of minutes on the other side. Continue to do the same for the rest of the batter.

Serve topped with berries, yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Lamb and Eggplant patties with Carrot & Pistachio Salad Serves 4

Ingredients 500g lamb mince 1 eggplant 100g feta Zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced Âź cup parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Carrot and pistachio salad 6 carrots 1 handful of fresh herbs such as parsley, mint and/or basil 2 tablespoons of currants or sultanas 80g pistachios, shelled juice of 1 lemon Splash of olive oil Method Cut the eggplant into small cubes and roast in the oven with a little olive oil for 10 -15 minutes on 180 degrees. Meanwhile mix together the lamb, crumbled feta, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the eggplant once cooked. Form into patties with your hands and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Lightly roast the pistachios in a moderate oven for 5 - 10 minutes. Once cool, chop them coarsely. Grate the carrots and finely chop the herbs. Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl, add the pistachios just before serving.

Behind the Blog Stuff Mums Like Lynsey Nercessian is half of the dynamic duo behind popular blog Stuff Mums Like. Lynsey is a busy mum who you’ll often find swapping her vacuum cleaner for six inch heels, shopping on line (while drinking wine!) and taking selfies. She is a mum to three, including twin girls. I asked Lynsey a few questions about blogging, life and of course, stuff mums like.

1. Tell us a bit about your blog I work with Maraya on www.stuffmumslike.com we talk about new products, parenting, easy meals, clothes and basically anything we think mums will love!

2. When you aren¹t blogging, what are you doing?

Chasing after the kids, drinking wine and online shopping.

Occasionally I clean the house, cook the odd meal and work on my husbands business.

3. How do you manage the balance between being a mum, blogger, wife?

Working in a partnership with Maraya really helps. We share the load which means there is time when you can switch off but know things are still being looked after. After 6pm work is not discussed in our house for everyone’s sanity. facebook.com/stuffmumslike

With blogging It’s never the same week and it can be a whirlwind one week with events and meeting new clients and then the next week you can be chained to the desk.

We just take it step by step.

4. What has been your biggest blogging achievement?

Turning the blog into a real income. We still can’t believe this is actually our job and we get paid for it!

5. Why do you love blogging?

I have found a job that lets me stay at home with my kids but most importantly lets me use all the skills I have built up over the years. Being a mum did not take away my brain or passion to succeed in life it just made it stronger.

We also get to meet so many amazing people and try out some pretty awesome stuff!

6. What advice would you give other mums thinking of starting a blog?

I once heard a friend say “oh she’s just a mummy blogger”.

I thought why yes I am... I’m a mum who’s doing what she loves and bringing in an income.

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Never ever be ashamed of the term mummy blogger and it does not matter what everyone else is doing just focus on what you want to do.

8. What is your favourite quote/mantra?

7. What is next for your blog?

9. What are the hot products mums need to know about right now?

We have expanded our review team to bring a wider selection of products to our mums and we have also teamed up with some awesome brands over the coming months. We are also very excited to have our own special project launching in 2016. It’s top secret right now but I’m bursting to share!

Oprah was not built in a day.

For mums we have noticed a huge shift in what money is being spent on. Mums are taking more care of themselves and our fashion and beauty posts are popular. Strong brands like Frankie4 and intimo are flying the flag. Mum hacks are also really popular. Anything to save time, money or sanity!

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How to choose the right nanny

Hope Skinner, Founder of the Australian Nanny Conference The process to choosing the right nanny for your family can be overwhelming. Everyone wants a Mary Poppins or a Nanny McPhee, the appeal being someone who provides the level of care that you would yourself as a parent. But when you start to think about what you want to see in your Mary Poppins, you’ll soon realise there are many different types of nannies out there.

Once you wade through the differences between a nanny, babysitter, or au-pair, and sift through the comparisons between an afterschool nanny, a night nanny, a maternity nanny, and a mother’s helper, it’s not only overwhelming but confusing.

There are two main ways to source a nanny: independently, or through a nanny agency/recruitment specialist. Regardless of your method, it’s helpful to be clear on these five points to ensure you choose the right nanny for your family.

Needs and Requirements In the beginning stages of the hiring process, before you start searching, it’s important to first identify your family needs. Ask yourself: Do you need a full time nanny 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday? Do you need someone to pick the kids up from school and help them through the afternoon homework, bath time, dinnertime, and bedtime routine? Do you need someone to collect from school and shuttle to and from extracurricular activities?

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Do you need a nanny highly experienced with newborns and infants to care for your baby when you return to work? Do you need someone to balance a teenage dynamic, or cater to a child with special needs?

From here, you can also go further and breakdown requirements according to the specific ages of your children, and your family lifestyle. For example, if you are a physically active household, you’ll likely require the same from your nanny. The answers will help define the ideal characteristics in your potential hire.

Budget Your budget tends to go hand in hand with your needs and requirements, each determining the other. It’s no secret that having a nanny can be expensive. But it’s also no secret that having a nanny can be a cost effective move if you’ve got two or more children requiring routine care. These days, a nanny is not a luxury item. It’s a wise move to determine your budget ahead of time. Do your research and understand the kind of money you can expect to pay in relation to experience levels, skill sets and the number of children requiring care with what you can reasonably afford.

Values Remember, employing a nanny engages your family in a unique relationship. Most often you’re bringing someone

into your home and sharing your family life with them.

Your nanny will see your home at its messiest, will share in the chaos, will be witness to marriage tensions, and experience the emotions. Barriers can become blurry.

Your nanny may become an extension of your family, and a brother, sister or mother figure to your children, but they are also an employee. Be clear on your family values, your beliefs, your parenting philosophies, your code of morals, and your way of life. You will want your nanny to be able to blend with these, if not align.

Be clear on your family values, your beliefs, your parenting philosophies, your code of morals, and your way of life.

experience will tell you of their job roles and duties, but an in person meeting will convey their experience in presenting themselves, in communicating openly and professionally, in negotiating job requirements, in bonding with your children, and adapting personality traits.

Note, whilst experience and qualifications are always preferable, it’s not impossible to find an “inexperienced” applicant who meets all of your requirements, has the gift of the gab, the passion and the drive, the maturity, and the capability to learn quickly on the job. It’s also good to distinguish that age does not always determine superior experience. A younger nanny may have quantified their experience and in fact be more qualified for the role. In this case, when choosing the right nanny, go with your gut.

The Nanny’s Interests This is not always an obvious consideration, but can become a significant factor as to the successful long-term position within your family. If your requirements mean you need an after school nanny, you might be happy with a nanny who is also a university student working towards an alternate career path. If you need a nanny who’s purely a shuttle bus service, you might prioritise someone who has less hands-on experience with children, but whom has a perfect driving record and an uncanny ability with directions. If you’ve got a four year old readying for kindergarten, a nanny with a background in early learning, education or teaching might be preferable. Whereas if you need a full time nanny to care for multiple ages, including an infant or toddler, you will most likely want a nanny whose sole interest is in being a professional career nanny; someone who’s “all in.”

Choosing the right nanny for your family can be an in-depth process, and in most cases it comes down to trial and error. You’ll also find that as your family dynamic grows, your ideals of the perfect nanny will evolve too.

Drilling down on these five points during the advertising, interview and selection process will keep you on the right track to successfully find the right nanny for your family.

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Experience The nanny’s experience will tell you a lot about the kind of nanny they’ll be. However, it’s good to note that the experience conveyed through a resume won’t tell you everything. Even if you’ve shortlisted applicants to a small group, it’s best to meet with all of them. On paper

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Kid Magazine Loves

You might have seen the new ABC 4 Kids Emma Wiggle solo show. Did you know that she also has a CD out? It is a lovely, feminine CD with lots of soft tunes and interaction from Emma. We have it on loop in our car and it is guaranteed to stop any back seat whinging every single time I press play! www.abcmusic.com.au

For a baby I imagine the feeling of a cold wipe on your bottom in the middle of winter would have to be pretty awful! Your baby’s bum will think that the $49.95 for a Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer is the best money you will ever spend, especially for those middle of the night nappy changes! urbanbaby.com.au

For sleeping bags, you can’t go past one of my favourite brands, Plum. The divine designs feature vintage florals, nautical prints and cute characters. Another reason to love Plum is for their support of SIDS for Kids Red Nose Day, which is happening on Friday 26 June. Visit www. rednoseday.com.au to find out more about how you can get involved. www.plumcollections.com.au

My love of Joolz prams is no secret. The sleek lines and super stylish colours all have me drooling each time I see one roll by.

Good news for all you mums looking for a double pram is the release of the new Joolz Geo. Priced from $1699 you can have a single seat with extra large shopping basket, 2 seats, 2 bassinets or a bassinet/seat combo. my-joolz.com.au

We are all worried about how much of this and that we are getting in our diet but the fact is that often premixed, pre-packaged, pre-prepared foods contain higher levels of salt than is good for us. I’m loving working my way through the Herbie’s Spices Super Salt-Free Kit. The generous packets of spice mix are all salt free and pack a flavour punch to your meals. www.herbies.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 36

Did you know that coffee has natural antioxidant properties, which can help target cellulite and other skin conditions such as stretch marks and dryness? It’s no wonder that I am loving the Coffee Body Scrub and Body Balm from The Aromatherapy Co. They smell divine and have left my skin feeling so soft & hydrated! www.thearomatherapycompany.co.nz

Living with someone with lactose intolerance can be tricky. Eating at home is one thing, but when you are travelling or eating out, it isn’t always possible (or easy) to avoid regular dairy. Lacto-Free is a fabulous solution, assisting with digestion of dairy products so you don’t have to miss out. www.lactofree.com.au

In an Australian first, a new educational comic is helping kids understand the chronic condition of MS. The book is an innovative resource for Australian parents with MS, enabling them to talk to their children about the symptoms in a simplified way. www.msaustralia.org.au

When you are at the shops pushing the stroller around and trying to entertain your child, the last thing you want to be doing is searching for your phone/keys/water bottle. The Britax Stroller Organiser solves that. It has multiples pockets, two beverage holders and keeps you organised while out and about. www.britax.com.au

If your house is anything like ours, the winter bugs have already started flying around thick and fast. We have been trying the Family Cookie from The Yummy Mummy Food Company as they have lots of immune boosting nutrient rich ingredients. Plus they are a healthier snack for kids so anything else is a bonus! www.yummymummyfood.com.au

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If you have a child in a rear facing car seat then a mirror is a must. Particularly if you have an extended rear facing toddler who might want to know what it happening in the rest of the car! I love the Britax Back Seat Mirror because it is quite strong, attaches well to the headrest and includes shatter-proof glass in the case of an accident. It gives a clear view of the seat and is easily adjustable. www.britax.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 37

There are some nights when you just cannot face the thought of cooking dinner for the kids, but up until now there haven’t been that many options for you. Now available in Coles Supermarkets is the ak by Annabel Karmel range of 33 purees, meals and snacks suitable for children up to five years of age.

They are kid tested and approved in our house! www.annabelkarmel.com

Amazing decorations Fiona Amarasinghe, Easy Breezy Parties An excerpt from The Essential Kid's Party Planning Guide

Colour Schemes Choose 2-3 colours, or several shades of the same colour, to match your theme. Having more than one colour to choose from will make matching your supplies across different brands easier.

Group Your Decorations Spreading decorations throughout your whole venue can be time consuming and expensive. I prefer to focus decorations around one or two areas, to create a display that wow’s people as they walk in the room.

Focus on just a few of the following areas, or combine several to form one big display: • Decorative buffet table, which may contain dessert or candy buffet • Table for laying out the food • Present receiving area • Drink station • Party favour display • Sit-down party tables.

Incorporating Your Theme There’s a number of ways to highlight your theme in your decorations: • Use a smattering of licenced products. They often have a very busy look, so less is more.

• Add themed party printables to plain supplies. You can find printable party kits on Etsy, which may include party bag tags, cake toppers, etc. Printing can be costly, so you’ll kidmagazine.com.au 38

get the best bang for your buck by adding smaller sized printable labels to your plain party supplies.

• Create character cutouts by drawing, printing, or using posters. You can make them stand up on your table by laminating them and placing in a place-card holder.

Hanging Decorations Hanging decorations are time-consuming to put up, so do this before party day if possible.

Hanging pom-poms look gorgeous BUT take forever to fluff out, and it’s hard to get them looking even. Paper lanterns and fold-out fans or honeycomb balls are much quicker. If hanging decorations outside, add beads to the bottom to stop them flapping in the wind. To create a place for hanging, use removable sticky-hooks on the ceiling.

Balloons Helium balloons only last around 6 hours before descending, so must be picked up or delivered on party day. Also, balloons pop if they touch downlights, so think carefully where you will place them.

You don’t need a whole room full of balloons to create an impact. Try these ideas: •Tie 3-5 balloons to a weight and place on either side of your decorative buffet table, or in the corners of the room.

• Tie a single helium balloon to each chair, lunch box or party bag for a gorgeous display and party favour in one.

Beautiful Bunting Bunting is available in both cheap and tailor-made varieties, and you can make your own out of just about anything - doilies, cupcake wrappers, printed images.

Find bunting ideas on my Party Decorating Pinterest board.

Here’s some of the places I use it to good effect: •Hanging across the front edge of my buffet tables.

• Pinned to the decorative backboard or wall behind the buffet table.

• On the front of the high chair for 1st birthday parties.

• On top of the cake - mini bunting strung between two straws.

Fiona Amarasinghe is the founder of Easy Breezy Parties, providing uniquely tailored kid’s party planning across Melbourne, Australia. With an eclectic career as a professional dancer, kid’s entertainer and business consultant, Fiona is both a highly experienced entertainer and meticulous party planner. Her focus is on providing kid’s parties that are not only beautiful to look at, but are a joyful experience for the kids, as well as stress-free for the parents. Visit her website www. easybreezyparties.com.au for more information on her services, plus lots of party blogs and DIY ideas.

Images by Silvergum Photography, www. silvergumphotography.com.au, and Easy Breezy Parties.

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Leather is big this season and you can’t go wrong with a warm leather jacket!

Pair with jeans for a sophisticated evening look.

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Light wash denim jacket, $69, bluebungalow.com.au

Charlize 5 Pocket Soft Jacket, $79.99, forevernew.com.au

Denim jackets this season are fitted and structured. Ideal for wearing with tights or a dress for a smart casual style. They are hardy and perfect for everyday mum wear.

I love drape coats for mums because they aren’t fitted and restrictive so you can still be chasing the kids around freely! Dress up with statement accessories or dress down with jeans during the day.

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THE MAGIC OF MUSIC Galina Zenin, Bonkers Beat

“The true beauty of music is that it connects people.

It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.” ~ Roy Ayers

crucial to overall development. Many of these are easy for parents and careers to implement at home:

It’s no secret that the Bonkers Beat Music Kinder is passionate about music and the magic it can bring to children’s lives, but our belief in music as a part of early childhood education is based on science just as much as it is on enjoyment.

Singing songs and reciting poems and rhymes with children helps them develop early literacy skills. Young children recognize words, sounds, rhythms, tones, and pitches long before they talk, sing, or dance. So, the more music your children have in their lives, the better they will speak and read.

There is a huge amount of studies that indicate the benefits of music – recently researchers from Boston concluded that music enhances the ability to generally manage in life. This isn’t surprising when you consider the fact that music connects with children on every level, from the physical to the emotional and intellectual, engaging the whole brain – now that’s impressive.

Many educational institutions include minimal music, if at all, but the research is strong – music needs to be on the agenda, specifically in early childhood education where the benefits can be particularly notable for children aged from one to five years.

It is clear from looking at a child’s response to music that they enjoy it – the emotional response to smile and sing along, combined with the physical response to move their bodies all demonstrate the connectedness children feel to music.

Early childhood specialist, Jackie Silberg compiled a wonderful list of the skills that music and movement can help to develop and many of them are absolutely

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Music helps develop children's language skills

Music helps develop children's self-esteem

Music is a wonderful way to address the many needs of children because music is nonjudgmental. There is no right or wrong, it just is what it is. Listening to different types of music nurtures self-esteem and encourages creativity, self-confidence, and curiosity.

Music helps develop children's listening skills

Music encourages the ability to listen and thus to concentrate. Songs encourage speech and auditory discrimination. Through music, children learn to hear tempos, dynamics, and melodies. Listening for loud and soft, up and down, fast and slow encourages auditory development in the brain.

Music helps develop children's math skills

A simple song can include basic math skills such as counting, repeating patterns, and sequencing.

Music helps stimulate children's brain connections A recent study from the University of California found that music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking.

For example, researchers believe that music affects spatial-temporal reasoning (the ability to see part-whole relationships).

Music and movement go together

Children naturally respond to music by moving and being active. Music helps children learn about rhythm and develop motor coordination.

Keep making up verses. “Let’s pick up the toys… Now let’s wash our hands,” etc.

Music encourages creativity in children

A fun game to play with children is changing the words to familiar songs. It is a wonderful way to develop the creative process.

Music is a great way to teach children with special needs

Group dances like the Hokey Pokey help children learn about their body parts (“you put your right foot in,” “you put your left hand in…”), sense of direction (turning around, going left and right, moving back and forth), and rhythm patterns (clapping to the beat).

Music is a fun way to teach all children, including children who have additional learning needs. Music experiences can be an effective way to stimulate speech development, provide organization for cognitive and motor development, and create a meaningful environment for socialization.

Music relieves stress

Music is magical so, go and turn up the music, dance around the house, play music in the car, sing songs and see your children happily thrive.

Stress can be relieved with songs, chants, finger plays, and moving to music. Singing together creates a feeling of safety and makes learning in a classroom much easier.

Music makes transitions easier

Getting children to move from one activity to another is easy when you sing a song. For example, sing to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell,” “It’s time to go to lunch,” and you’ll see that the children will get ready much faster.

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New kids on the block

We all know that too much screen time is not a good thing, especially for kids, but sometimes a screen can be your saviour and best friend. Like on a long flight for example. At just $99 for a prepaid, the new Pixi (7) from Alcatel One Touch is a fantastic compact, lightweight and affordable option for families. optus.com.au

You know you have reached a certain age when things like new plastic ware get you excited. The leading International brand, Curver, is now available in Australia and us free from BPA, PVC and phthalates as well as microwave safe. Prices start from $10.95. www.hsw.com.au

Add some fun to your kitchen this winter with some gorgeous new products from MOZI. My favourites, both $39.95, are the ceramic rolling pin which is almost too pretty to use and the sweetest of sweet Forest Fable tea pot. Comfort food just became more fun to make! www.mozi.com.au

In an Australian first, TLC Nails is the only fast-drying base coat nail polish which assists in avoiding the deterioration of nails that can be suffered from fungal nail infections. It also helps nail polish to last longer and can be worn on it’s own or as a regular base coat. www.tlcnails.com.au

The Little Rockers RED NOSE 12-hour Disco will be held on Friday 26th June (Red Nose Day) 2015 at Melbourne’s Luna Park, the event will run from 8.30am – 8.30pm and feature live music from leading children’s entertainers including Shelley Craft and Beau Young in Animals Rock, The Mik Maks and many more! littlerockersradio.com.au kidmagazine.com.au 44

With the imminent release of Disney Pixar’s Inside Out, kids can start tuning in to their emotions with the exciting range of Inside Out character figures ($12.95) plush toys (from $14.95), Emotion Console ($29.9) and Headquarters Playset ($59.95).

The toys bring to life the movie characters and their colourful personalities of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. movies.disney.com/inside-out

Dyson appliances are known for their design, ease of use and superior performance and the new Dyson Humidifier is sure to please. Every drop of water in the Dyson humidifier, is exposed to an ultraviolet light, twice, killing 99.9% of bacteria in water, before it enters the air in your home. dyson.com.au

If you struggle to find good basics for your kids, you will wan to check out Smalls. The UK brand has newly arrived in Australia at Big Dream Children’s Emporium and features a range of superfine Australian and New Zealand merino singlets and long sleeve tees for 2-12 year olds.

Perfect for layering in the colder months! www.lovemysmalls.com

Tiny Love’s new Double Sided Crib Toy is a night light and educational, interactive toy all in one. It features a spinning lady bug, peekaboo games and playful sensory fabrics on one side for engaging day play and a range of lullabies and twinkling lights the other to soothe and help with the bedtime blues. www.tinylove.com

The new Sonata Bed from one of my fave brands, Mocka, is the perfect blend of vintage style with contemporary colour to brighten up any kids bedroom. Available in a selection of four bold colours or black and white, the Sonata bed will be available from mid-June for $129.95. www.mocka.com.au Linen by www.littleyawn.com

The modern parent dilemma – take the stroller and struggle to keep the toddler entertained or leave it and have nowhere for the toddler to sleep. The new Explorer 5-in-1 from smarTrike is the perfect solution. Suitable from 10-36 months, it features a reclining seat, play phone, bottle holder, rear storage bag and more as a practical and engaging alternative to the stroller. www.smartrike.com kidmagazine.com.au 45

Travelling with kids isn’t easy but the newly launched Qantas Joey Club is making it that little bit easier. Benefits include a novelty passport for all new Australian-based Frequent Flyer members aged 3-10, special dedicated kids menus in domestic lounges and more tailored kids inflight entertainment. Qantas is offering a complimentary join for children until 31 December 2015. qantas.com/kids Image by James Morgan

Stress free holiday prep Amanda Lecaude, Organising You Just over 12 months ago my family, husband and two boys, embarked on an overseas holiday for nearly two months. It meant we had to be super organised before we left and by doing so it enabled us to have the time of our lives. We have so many wonderful memories and none of us can recall anything that we could have done better in terms of preparation.

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Naturally preparation is the key to travel at the best of times let alone when travelling with children whatever their ages. The more planning and effort you put in before you travel the easier it will be. Unfortunately from time to time unexpected things do happen no matter what planning you do like my son having his appendix out three days before they were due to meet me in the US but you just deal with these if they come up.

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When the time comes for you to think about your upcoming holiday usually you are really busy and the thought behind this article is to try and make that process simpler and easier for you.

Whether you are going away for a few days or a longer period of time here are my top 10 preparation tips:

Bill payment It’s a good idea to pay off your bills before you leave or set up automatic payments so you don’t have to worry about being charged for any late fees.

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Work out what suits you best with this - either redirect it to the post office or get a neighbour to collect and hold it for you. It’s a good idea to ensure you junk mail is also regularly cleared out as otherwise it is a sure sign you are away!

We have a dog so it was important for us to plan her care when we go away and not forget things like her regular monthly worming either. Will a family member or friend be able to assist or do you need to look into boarding facilities? Who will feed the fish?

At home It’s always a good idea to ensure you have emptied the rubbish and arranged for the bins to be put out (neighbours are usually happy to assist with this).

Another tip is to ensure you empty your fridge of perishable food items and to give it a quick clean - it’s much easier when it is nearly empty. The other tip is to change your sheets, as there is nothing nicer than arriving home to a clean bed.

Calendar Make sure you review your diary and schedule any events or appointments you might miss whilst away.

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Estate plans/wills I know this is not something we usually want to think about but unfortunately is an essential part of life.

Naturally we all hope nothing happens but you need to be prepared for all possible situations. I think this one becomes more important if you travel without your children too.

Documents If you are travelling overseas it is useful to make sure you have copies of any important documents ie passport and credit cards in case they are stolen or lost. You can take paper copies (but keep separate from the originals) or better still just email them to yourself, which I found useful. Fortunately we didn’t have to use them but it does create peace of mind.

My other tip is to ensure you leave contact numbers and a copy of your itinerary for you with neighbours or family should something happen back at home and they need to get in touch with you. Don’t make it hard for them to find you!

Packing It’s a good idea to put together a list at least a few weeks before you leave to ensure you have time to purchase any items you don’t have. This list doesn’t have to be right down to the number of undies you’ll need, but in general, think about the climate you’ll be traveling to and the types of activities you’ll be doing.

Make sure you include things like prescriptions, chargers and emergency phone numbers. With all your chargers, cords and cables it’s a great idea to keep them in one spot, as it is much easier to always know where they are rather than searching through your bags for them.

If you need more ideas on packing lists and what to include just do a Google search and there are plenty. For our overseas trip I did this and then used the lists to create my own, which I then saved on the computer and can now reuse over again. Many years ago I also created one for when we go camping to ensure we never forget the main items we need. It saves reinventing the wheel each time you travel too.

Have a think about what bags to take and how to pack.

We were on the move quite a bit and so were glad we had decided to use packing cells for all our items. This made it much easier to pack up and move each time without having to refold and put items into our suitcases or bags. A great time saver!

First night With children it is a good idea to pack, in a packing cell or bag, their pajamas, a spare pair of underwear and tooth brushes. You can even do this for yourself too. That way if you arrive late to wherever you are going all you need to do is pull out that one item and not worry about unpacking everything else to find what you need.

Unpack I know when you arrive home often the last thing you feel like is unpacking but my advice is to do this straight away.

That way it’s done and not hanging around cluttering up space in your home. You will thank me as for the sake of a short amount of time you will have dealt with it rather than not wanting to do it the longer you leave it!

For further tips and ideas visit https://www.pinterest.com/ alecaude/organising-travel/ or do your own search. There are many useful ideas to assist with your preparation.

Now go and enjoy that time away wherever you may travel to!

END Amanda Lecaude is professional organiser who loves being able to help people – her clients – get organised.

She see’s the difference it makes in their everyday lives, particularly families, just to have a way to create some TIME, SPACE and BALANCE! She also very passionate about equipping school students with organising skills for life to maximise greater results primarily in secondary school and limit the overwhelm and frustration for both them and their parents.

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Books & Screens

My favourite Pug is at it again and this time he is telling porky pies. Will a bump to the head be enough to change his ways?

Pig the Fibber is a favourite bedtime read at our house every night. This mum thinks Aaron Blabey can do no wrong!

Scholastic Australia, $16.99

How many animals can fit in the bath? And how is Elli the Elephant going to get them out? This is a fabulous interactive book to get kids excited about bedtime (if they weren’t already!). You can even “feel” the water” with glossy coated pages. $19.99, Nosy Crow Nosy Crow, $19.99

The simple books are often the best and this is one of those books. Kids engage with the book as they try to get away from the wolf that is heading their way.

From shaking to turning and flipping, this is an exciting book but maybe not one for bedtime reading!

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Learning to count is fun with this brightly illustrated book.

With prehistoric skateboards, slides and swings, count down with the dinosaurs as they party their way from 10-1.

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This book is a brilliant read for all mums who will be able to relate to the essays from some prominent authors, journalists and TV personalities. It would also make a perfect gift for a mum-to-be.

Allen & Unwin, $24.99

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If you are struggling with some body loathing post having kids then this is a great read for you. Jen Dugard is a personal trainer who specialises in training mums. In her book she covers exercise, nutrition, teaching your kids good habits and all the tools you need to love your body as much as you love your baby. www.jendugard.com, $24.95

Fiona Amarasinghe has a lot of experience as a Melbourne kids party planner and decided to turn that experience into an ebook to help parents everywhere organise simple and stunning parties.

Covering everything from how to choose the right venue through to food and games, this is the go to guide for your next kids party. easybreezyparties.com. au, $19.95

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Anna Partridge, AKA Bombarded Mum, has a fabulous new free e-book out to help you get your kids to bed and keep them there. Anna lays out some really simple steps for you to follow as well as advice specific to different age groups.

Free, annapartridge. leadpages.net/bedtimemade-easier-opt-in/

The Wiggles have a new DVD out and it has been getting a lot of air play in our house at the moment.

I love how you have the choice to watch individual episodes, select specific songs or just press play and let it run through on a really bad day. This DVD features lots of dressing up and the usual fun and colour from the Wiggles. $19.95

Ahoy, me Hearties! If you have a pirate living in your house, then batten down the hatches as this collection of pirate favourites from Fireman Sam, Bananas in Pyjamas, Peg + Cat, Joe and Jack, Gaspard and Lisa and The Octonauts will surely fire up a storm. $9.95

If you haven’t seen or at least heard of Frozen then you must have been living under a rock. A whole generation of little girls have gone Frozen MAD. So this is less of a review and more of a public service announcement to let you know that Frozen is available on Netflix. Run don’t walk.

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Way back in 2011, before they were Wiggles, Emma was Fairy Larissa and Lachy was Captain Feathersword in Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Travelling Show. I wonder if this is where love first bloomed? My daughter loved watching this one and wasn’t at all thrown by the wiggly crossover characters!

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With Season 3 commencing on 12 June, now is the time to catch up on the first two seasons of my new favourite show. It’s a bit raunchy, a bit dramatic and a bit funny.

We whipped through the 26 episodes in two weeks.

Definitely one for when the kids have gone for bed!

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It’s like Masterchef on steroids as you go behind the scenes and into the minds of some of the world’s most renowned international chefs. More than a cooking show, you will be blown away by their amazing creations and get insight into what it takes to be a great chef.

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If you missed Season 3 of Wonderland while it was on TV now is your chance to catch up. Live vicariously through the lives of a group of relatable 20-30 something friends, who are kid free (mostly), live in a beachfront apartment and enjoy lots of adult company at their weekly dinners. One of my favourite shows! $29.95

Based on the true story of multimillionaire John E. du Pont, Foxcatcher is a dark yet fascinating story on the greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team, Mark and David Schultz, as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul. Although deep and compelling, its highly recommended viewing for a lazy evening on the couch with a loved one. Don’t forget the glass of wine. You’ll need it. $49.95 (Blu-ray)

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