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ISSUE 63 July/August 2014 SUNSHINE COAST

Home renovation: ordeal or adventure?

A scientific approach to life Raising Compassionate Kids

Bliss balls Beyond Pregnancy Loss

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10 WHAT’S NEWS 12 FEATURE: Home renovation with children 18 CHECK THIS OUT 20 THE ‘P’ FILES: Raising Compassionate Kids 26 EDUCATION: Science and experiments 36 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Find out what’s happening on the Coast during July & August 38 VOICES ON THE COAST: Short Sharp and Snappy 42 BABIES ON THE COAST: The real pain of pregnancy loss 48 OUT & ABOUT: Family dining 50 ONLY NATURAL: Small balls of bliss 52 YOU! Father’s Day Special 54 GOOD HEALTH: Hysterectomy 58 DESTINATION: Budget holidays 62 COAST LIFE 64 PARENTVILLE: Kids in the kitchen 66 CONVERSATION: Katie Noonan

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Have you ever dreamed about your child being on the cover of Kids on the Coast magazine? My daughter Freya was very excited to be on the cover this month with the sweet and super cute Harrison. The experience was one that she won’t forget and the great news is that your child has the chance to be on the cover too! We are running a competition to find a cover star for Kids on the Coast and Kids in the City magazines. Check out page 6 for more information on how to enter!

We started renovating our house when I was pregnant with my son (who is now 8). I will never forget watching my husband with a sledge hammer removing our original bath and shower and (fortunately) not being able to help. It also meant that I was heavily pregnant with no bath and shower during summer – not an enjoyable experience! This month we explore what it is like to renovate your home with children and offer some tips to hopefully make the process a little smoother. We also share some fun and quirky science experiments that you can do at home – great for the budding scientist or to help get your child more interested in science.

In a world where we often teach our kids to toughen up and turn the other cheek; this issue we also look at the flipside of taking that step and reaching out to each other. Through kindness and compassion our children can grow many more ways than expected. On a different note, we tempt your taste buds with bliss and raw ball recipe ideas in our Only Natural section… once you make a batch, we dare you to stop at just one ball!

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by Maxine Arthur THINKING OF RENOVATING? THINK ‘FROZEN’. NO, I DON’T MEAN PUTTING THE KIDS ON ICE UNTIL IT’S ALL OVER. I MEAN TAKING A LEAF OUT OF THE MOVIE HEROINE’S BOOK. ELSA DECIDED TO “LET IT GO” AND THAT’S WHAT YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IF THE EXPERIENCE IS TO BE POSITIVE FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY. GO WITH THE FLOW, SING ‘NO RIGHT, NO WRONG, NO RULES FOR ME’ IN YOUR MORNING SHOWER (IF YOU STILL HAVE ONE).

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our attitude to the inevitable chaos of renovating will mean the difference between an ordeal and an adventure. You and the kids will be doing things differently, learning new skills and practising patience (lots of patience) and cooperation.

Of course you will have to set some ground rules to keep everyone safe – and some days may not be happy ones. Be prepared for early starts and lack of privacy if you use contractors, late nights and a lengthy renovation if you DIY. Noise and dust will be inevitable with both. Ditch your usual standards of housework – think camping. If you can be flexible, patient and a bit creative your kids will come on board.

always, what the budget will stand. Either way, allow 20% for budget blowouts and double the time you think it should take!

Planning THE RENOVATION

Talk to them about what is going to happen well beforehand and answer all their questions. Try to keep some things the same to give them time to adjust - they may be sleeping in the lounge room but keep up the bedtime story.

Take your time with the research and planning stage as many crucial decisions that will affect the success of the renovations and the wellbeing of the family need to be made. The size and type of renovation and how far your budget will stretch are usually the factors that influence whether you move out for the duration or stay put. Whether you engage professionals or do it yourself depends on your skill level, how quickly you want it done and,

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PREPARING the family FOR CHANGE How your kids adapt to change, uncertainty and novelty partly reflects individual personalities, but like many other life skills, it is largely learned from parents. They will take their cue from you. If you can keep anxieties in check, remain positive and flexible, the kids will too. Let them know the disruption is temporary and share your vision of how the house will look on completion.

If you are planning small changes such as painting the bedrooms, revamping one bathroom or updating your outdoor area, disruption may be minimal. Renovations involving a complete new kitchen, an extension or remodelling, or a complete repaint may test sanity and relationships!

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Safety FIRST It is important to assess the materials already in your home, especially a pre-1980’s home. Materials such as asbestos, leadcontaminated paint or dust, and CCA-treated timbers (wood preserved with a combination of copper, chromium and arsenic) carry potential risk when disturbed during renovations. Moving out for asbestos removal or lead paint removal in older homes may be necessary. Watch out for any mould problems when walls are opened up as mould spores may be released in to the air.

Many people, especially babies and children, are sensitive to some of the materials and products that are used in the renovation. Pregnant and breast-feeding women should also be cautious. Inform yourself about paints with low VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). Carpets and composite-wood cabinets containing formaldehyde may cause problems for some people.

Environmentally-friendly alternatives are available. Look for zero or low-emission products. These may be labelled ‘low VOC’, ‘low odour’, ‘water-based’ or ‘solvent-free’.

Curious toddlers will view the renovation chaos as an exciting new playground so close supervision is essential. Explain your safety concerns to older children and set ‘No-go’ and ‘safe’ zones.

Kate’s RENOVATION Kate lives in the Brisbane suburb of Fairfield with husband Bruce and pre-school daughter Eloise (Ellie). They also have a nanny, Jen, as both Kate and Bruce work full time. The family’s pet dog is Atticus. The family moved back to Brisbane from Melbourne in late 2012 to live in a house they had let to tenants.

“We had bought the house in 2008 from an Irishman and there were more shades of green in the house than I could count”, Kate said.

They decided to do the floors first while there was nothing in the house.

“Unfortunately due to the very humid weather the floors took longer to do than we initially anticipated and we ended up on the floor at friends for a week and only managed to get back into the house on Christmas Eve. We managed to have a bed, cot and fridge in the house for Christmas morning.”

They started the kitchen in March. The builder arranged to have the cabinetry built and assembled off site and expected to complete installation in two weeks.

“We hit a number of setbacks, including finding asbestos and also, being a post war weather board, when they went to fit the kitchen none of our walls were straight. In the end it was about 5 weeks. We went without a stove for about a week and were due to have the sink and tap installed on the Thursday before Easter. When they went to put the tap in they realised there was a fault from the manufacturer. We ended up having no water in the kitchen over Easter. I hadn’t realised how frequently you turn the tap on in your kitchen!”

“The bathroom was next and again the builder indicated it would take about 2-3 weeks. Due to unforeseen issues and jobs overlapping it ended up dragging out to about 8 weeks. We were without a shower/bath and toilet for about a fortnight. Luckily we

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survivors Pack up as much as you can before the dust starts and either cover with drop sheets or store in a container or shed.

Empty out rooms under construction – work will proceed more quickly and your goods won’t suffer damage.

If you decide to DIY, set small goals, do one room at a time. Do some quiet tasks like painting after the kids go to bed but set a time limit or you will be exhausted.

Stop regularly for food and drink breaks, outside if possible, or tempers will fray as blood sugar levels drop.

You can’t renovate and be a gourmet cook at the same time. Use BBQ’s, takeaways, eating out (or with friends or family) to make life easier. Cook in bulk and freeze meals ahead of the chaos if you can.

Set up a mini-kitchen in the living room if the kitchen is off limits. A microwave, toaster, kettle, small fridge and box of utensils will serve as a temporary kitchen.

Involve the kids as much as safety considerations and common sense allow. A set of child-size replica tools lets them play ‘building’. Having a set of ‘work clothes’ means kids can get muddy and paint-smeared without worry.

Older kids could do a few jobs like painting the fridge recess (you can roller it smooth later if necessary), or help choose paint colours and decorative pieces.

Have a stash of new DVD’s, games and new (to them) op shop toys. Cardboard boxes, along with a supply of tape, craft paint and old wrapping papers can entertain kids in the back yard for hours.

Remember that kids still need to play.

Tag team parenting can work well. While dad is tiling, mum might escape with the kids to the park or a movie.

Take up offers of help from family and friends. Now is not the time to be independent if someone offers to mind the kids for a day or help you finish the painting. had a shower and toilet under the house. Although it was a bit old and grotty and you had to go outside to get to it, it still served its purpose. My daughter, however, was two and the weather had started to get cold. We ended up bathing her in the kitchen sink until the bath went in. I certainly wouldn’t have wanted to be potty training during this period.”

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“Nanny, Jen, looks after our daughter Monday to Thursday and then Ellie goes to childcare on a Friday. We employed Jen when we got back to Brisbane and right from the start let her know we would be renovating and there would be a need to be flexible at times. I think this really helped to set expectations. We asked our builders to do the majority of their demolition work on a Friday when Ellie wouldn’t be in the house. Ellie was having two sleeps a day when they first started and then was down to one by the end.

We told the builders/ tradies each morning when Ellie would be having her sleep and asked during this time if they could please turn off radios they had etc. I think this also helped them plan their day. All the builders were really understanding of Ellie’s needs.

Ellie’s bedroom is next to the bathroom so on days when work was loud we used the portable cot and she slept in our room or another room at the end of the house.”

“Our Nanny managed a lot of the relationship with the builders. We found setting expectations right from the start worked for us, things like no smoking on the back deck. However we were happy for them to use our kettle to make a cup of tea or microwave for lunch or put water in the fridge. I think it helps if you are asking them to work around your child’s needs that you find ways to make their life easier as well.”

“We did a little bit of demo ourselves but what we needed done was beyond our skill level and also we worked full time. Had we not been working full time we probably couldn’t have afforded to have done what we did! We stayed in the house as we figured we could work around the work that was being done. Also from a cost point of view it wouldn’t have made sense to move out.”

“Ellie was about twenty months when we started renovating and she coped with the disruption the best of all of us. She loved having builders in the house. For about six months her favourite game was ‘building’! In the end we bought her a mini tool kit. We always let her watch the builders and one of her first really audible words was ‘building’. Some of the first words she put together were ‘thanks mate’. It was very funny. Luckily our builders didn’t use any bad language!”

“I think our nanny found it hardest as she was the person who had to work in the house every day. There were times when Ellie didn’t sleep well or was out of sorts because her routine was out. Jen copped the brunt of this. Bruce and I were out of the house all day and although we were home at night and on the weekend the builders weren’t there. I was very aware of the impact on Jen. We gave her some extra money to take on holiday and just tried to do nice things for her.

Occasionally we decided it was best for Ellie and Jen to spend the day at her house. We are really lucky that Jen is the person she is and is good at working with people and adaptable to change.”

“Our builders were excellent at being aware of a child being in the house and made a real effort to be tidy. We barricaded off areas so Ellie couldn’t go into them. We did have asbestos in the kitchen which worried us. However, after seeking advice, as it hadn’t been disturbed we decided to leave it and tile over it rather than remove it. Removing it would have meant we would have to move out. The only real problem was for the builders. We had a new puppy during this time who liked chewing on shoes. There were 2 or 3 tradies who lost a shoe to Atticus. We did warn them!”

“Ellie still has a fascination for building things and likes to walk around the house with her hammer and fix things. I think being as young as she was it was a bit easier to renovate. It would have been even easier if she had been at school but I couldn’t have put up with the fifty-two shades of green for that long!”

“If I was to do it again I would assume everything takes twice as long and I would think about the timing of winter and public holidays and the impact they can have. We were really lucky with the attitude of our builders and I think setting expectations early and treating them with respect also helped our working relationship.”

Kate’s story shows that with careful planning and the ability to adapt when the best-laid plans go wrong, children can actually enjoy a renovation. Parents usually enjoy the moment when they can kick back and celebrate a return to normality in their amazing new house.

Renovation SAFETY TIPS Homes built or renovated before 1987 may contain asbestos. If you are in doubt, it is best to assume that you are dealing with asbestos and take every precaution. The safest way to manage the removal of asbestos is to hire a licenced asbestos removal contractor.

Block off the work area as necessary with a locked door or child safety gates.

Empty buckets of water after use.

Use a locked shed or cupboard for dangerous chemicals, tools and ladders. A play pen can be a useful temporary place to keep tools and paint while you work.

When moving furniture ensure items are stable and can’t tip over on a child.

Protect air quality, especially if family members suffer asthma or allergies. Sealing off vents in the work area, using plastic disposable drop sheets to keep the dust down, and vacuuming frequently with a HEPA filtered vacuum will help.

Seal off construction zones with plastic and painter’s tape.

(Plastic may not be a safe option with very young children.)

Consider how family pets will be affected by (and will affect) the renovation.

Beware of work vehicles and delivery trucks.

Use a skip if necessary for dangerous debris (sharp metal, nails, and empty chemical containers).

Ensure that contractors are child safety aware.

Workers moving around a house with timber or a stone bench may not see a small child or may leave doors open as they move heavy items in and out. Choose a contractor with a good safety record and ask how they feel about having children present during a renovation. Work with the contractors to keep your children safe.

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RAISING Compassionate Kids

By Sandra Smith

IN A WORLD WHERE WE OFTEN TEACH OUR KIDS TO TOUGHEN UP AND TURN THE OTHER CHEEK, THE FLIP-SIDE IS REACHING OUT TO OTHERS WITH KINDNESS. WHETHER WE’RE HOLDING A DOOR OPEN, WALKING A DOG OR TALKING TO SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LONELY, THESE SIMPLE ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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ur children grow in many more ways than expected through kindness and compassion. By modelling empathy and encouraging it in our children, we are helping them learn to care about others, which leads to positive feelings of self-worth and hope for the future. This care and concern for others is the key to a happy and meaningful life.

University of the Sunshine Coast early childhood education lecturer Dr Ali Black says that for success in life and learning, parents need to set a solid foundation so children can learn how to connect with other people.

Parents have an important role in helping their children recognise the feelings of other people and to relate that to how they might feel if they were in that situation, advises Ali. “Children take their cues from us, as parents, and if we want our children to be more kind or more caring, more compassionate, then they need to see us treating them with that and they need to see us treating other people with that in mind,” Ali says.

“There’s research that says that children who have social and emotional skills, like being able to show empathy and compassion and kindness, that they’re going to be better at school, they’re going to achieve more, because they’ve got a stronger self-concept and a stronger awareness of other people,” she explains.

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The early years Babies have the ability to respond to the emotions of others from birth, according to the Raising Children’s Network. By the time they are one year old, children are beginning to show concern for others and often try to comfort them. A study found that more than half the children aged 13-15 months had tried to hug, pat or touch another person who was distressed.

“Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease,” he says. “This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.”

Ali says that her own children definitely had the capacity to understand and respond to her emotions from an early age.

She remembers her children, aged two and four, came onto the stage during a eulogy at her mother’s funeral and cuddled her for the length of the talk. Adults don’t need to hide their feelings of sadness in these situations, says Ali, as they are opportunities for children to understand that we’re human, that we’re sad and that they can comfort us.

Superficial connections are created through social media and technology these days, but there is an increasing sense of disconnection and isolation from others. Children need real community connections to give their lives meaning, however, it’s harder to achieve that because we live such hectic lives, burdened with stress and busyness.

“Parents need to have conversations with their children about their experiences, to talk about and value emotions and relationships with others. We want children to have empathy and emotional intelligence for a better world. They are citizens now and of the future,” she says.

Kindness begins at home Learning to make real connections with the wider community begins at home, where parents can demonstrate a kind and caring attitude. This gives children a secure and stable base for understanding and responding to the needs of others.

Growing up in a warm, loving home is important for children’s healthy development, but not everyone has a home environment where positive qualities like care and concern for others are valued. When deprived of love, children tend to focus more on their own needs and wants.

Ali explains that every child’s background and experiences are different, and this will shape their behaviours and understandings, therefore, teachers have a responsibility to build a caring climate in the classroom to help those children whose emotional radars may be “a little bit challenged” by difficulties at home.

Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, advises that love is the most important nourishment for children, who cannot survive without the care of others.

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The Dalai Lama says that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion, so the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.

These early signs of empathy increase with age and children respond in a wider variety of ways as they grow, for example, with a verbal response (Are you OK?) or sharing a favourite toy or blanket. However, the Raising Parent’s Network advises that young children will not show empathy all the time, and they will get better at showing their emotions as they get older.

We need to spend time with our children, sharing stories and experiences, though Ali advises that we don’t need to set aside “empathy hour.” It’s the everyday interactions that are most important, for example, chatting during the family dinner or even while driving along in the car.

“CULTIVATING A CLOSE, WARMHEARTED FEELING FOR OTHERS AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE MIND AT EASE. THIS HELPS REMOVE WHATEVER FEARS OR INSECURITIES WE MAY HAVE AND GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO COPE WITH ANY OBSTACLES WE ENCOUNTER. IT IS THE ULTIMATE SOURCE OF SUCCESS IN LIFE.” DALAI LAMA

directly upon love,” he says. “Nowadays, many children grow up in unhappy homes. If they do not receive proper affection, in later life they will rarely love their parents and, not infrequently, will find it hard to love others. This is very sad.”

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Community connections

“We don’t know our neighbours very well and there’s not that connection that perhaps culturally or historically or traditionally there might have been,” Ali says.

Ali remembers going with her mother to a retirement home when she was a child, to visit the elderly residents, many of whom were lonely.

“I had really long hair and the old ladies used to love touching my hair and plaiting my hair,” she says. “That’s just an exercise that Mum thought was important for me to understand and I’m not sure I liked going there all the time, but I think it was good for me to see that I could bring joy and smiles to somebody very easily without doing very much at all.”

Community connections offer places for support and relationshipbuilding, so children can feel part of the wider world in which they live, says Ali. These connections could be developed through a sporting group or an activity like singing or dancing. Children thrive when given the opportunity to act responsibly.

“There are small ways that we can make our community kinder,” she says. “Responding to each other with care is really important.

It’s important for strong, loving relationships and for children to feel accepted.”

The ripple effect A simple act of kindness creates a ripple effect that touches others’ lives and inspires them to be kind. Melbourne mother-of-two Lisa Currie is actively helping people share positive acts of kindness through the Ripple Kindness Project (www.ripplekindness.org), which she says is a natural solution to some of our most threatening social issues, including bullying, depression and exclusion.

“The aim is quite simply to help improve people’s lives by introducing them to the feel-good emotions they experience when doing a kind deed and to help reduce social, emotional and mental health issues within homes, schools and communities,” Lisa explains.

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“CULTIVATING A CLOSE, WARMHEARTED FEELING FOR OTHERS AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE MIND AT EASE. THIS HELPS REMOVE WHATEVER FEARS OR INSECURITIES WE MAY HAVE AND GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO COPE WITH ANY OBSTACLES WE ENCOUNTER. IT IS THE ULTIMATE SOURCE OF SUCCESS IN LIFE.” DALAI LAMA

Lisa says the easiest place to start is at home and she urges parents to be kind themselves, to create kindness within the home and to show their children by example how to be kind. We feel happier and healthier and we actually have more energy, says Lisa, so we want our children to feel these good emotions that arise from care and concern for others.

Children can start with small tasks that are thoughtful and caring, such as drying the dishes or giving their parent a hug. Acts of kindness outside the home include picking up a piece of rubbish and putting it in the bin, offering a helping hand or even opening a door for some-one.

“They’re really simple little things but they’re just things that make people feel good,” Lisa says.

Lisa says one of the most effective things parents can do is to take their children into the city to buy a homeless person a meal.

“It can be quite overwhelming for children who have never seen a person living on the street, but it’s a wonderful way to start a discussion about why people end up homeless, how they live, and how helping someone less fortunate is a way of offering support,” she says.

Kind ideas to help children pay it forward GIVE A COMPLIMENT ASK WHY SOMEONE LOOKS SAD

CLEAN A FRIEND’S CAR DO A JOB WITHOUT BEING PAID

Talk to a friend who looks lonely

Smile at people

PICK UP RUBBISH MAKE YOUR PARENT’S BED Leave flowers on a windscreen BAKE A CAKE FOR SOMEONE TELL YOUR GRANDPARENTS YOU LOVE THEM

MAKE A CARD TO THANK YOUR TEACHER

INCLUDE PEOPLE WHEN YOU PLAY

SHARE YOUR TOYS RETURN A SHOPPING TROLLEY PICK SOMETHING UP FOR SOMEONE

BE KIND TO EVERYONE

Compassionate service Altruism is concern for the misfortune of others, any expectation of personal gain. A wonderful example of service is found in the work of revered humanitarian Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to the poorest of the poor with an allembracing love that inspired and touched many lives.

Mother Teresa’s charitable work began in the slums of Calcutta, where she cared for the homeless, the destitute, the sick and dying, with great compassion and humility. Her service to others through the Missionaries of Charity was recognised internationally with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, however, her kindness and selfless devotion to others took place on a simple, personal level. “Do ordinary things with extraordinary love,” she said.

Source: The Ripple Kindness Project

Another kindness activity is for kids to go through their toys, books and clothes, and donate anything they no longer use to needy children.

“Explain that there are children who aren’t as lucky as they are that would love their unused items,” Lisa says. “Perhaps they could donate to the school they attend where the well-being teacher can distribute them to needy children within the school.”

Lisa designed Ripple Kindness cards, which are used for random acts of kindness. More than 110,000 cards have been distributed

Uses art as a process to support individuals working through personal & developmental issues.

A Ripple Kindness Project module has also been developed by Lisa for use in the primary school curriculum. Students learn about the benefits of kindness and how to be kind to others, as well as learning to understand their emotions and build resilience through practical activities.

GIVE SOMEONE A BIG HUG along with the desire to help them without

Kids learn best from seeing what others are doing and by being involved themselves, so Lisa suggests an activity like a Red Shield Appeal doorknock where they accompany a parent, help write receipts and tally money.

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worldwide in the last three years, a testament to their success and popularity. [Visit www. ripplekindness.org to get your free kindness cards.] A large online community follows the Ripple Kindness Project through the website, Facebook and Twitter, where there are opportunities for people to contribute stories and ideas, and support each other in encouraging kindness.

Of course, we can’t drop everything and go to work in the Calcutta slums, like Mother Teresa, but her example can inspire us to reach out to others, instead of turning a blind eye to their misfortune. We can play our part by finding simple ways to be kind and caring at home and in our own community. As parents, we have to step up and show our children by example how they can make a difference to the world through kindness and compassion.

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A scientific approach to life SCIENCE IS EVERYWHERE, AND UNDERSTANDING HOW IT IS A PART OF OUR DAILY LIVES CAN HELP GIVE KIDS A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE. NOT EVERYONE WILL BECOME A SCIENTIST, BUT WE ALL NEED TO BE SCIENCE-LITERATE. Introduction by Cheryl Fillmore, Dean of Teaching and Learning, Immanuel Lutheran College

Science-literate citizens are better informed as voters and consumers and are better able to discern the truth of ‘scientific’ claims made in the media. Learning about science develops the understandings and habits of mind kids need to be able to think critically and make informed decisions. It also develops communication, research, reporting, and collaboration skills which provide a valuable foundation for any career.

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Good science education is hands-on with kids actively engaged in learning. It captures kids’ inherent curiosity and encourages them to ask questions, make observations, collect evidence, and develop explanations. It develops a deep understanding of big concepts and helps students to see science everywhere in the world around them.

Learning about science should start as early as possible. At home and in the playground, kids learn from their experiences and develop many pre-science concepts naturally through play. Parents can help by providing a range of materials and situations for play and talking with their children about their experiences. At school, children continue their play and begin to learn new vocabulary and skills as they develop their scientific understanding through age appropriate activities.

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TURN THE EVERYDAY INTO A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT Science is everywhere and everything is science! You can turn anything into a science experiment simply by getting your kids to make a hypothesis, test it out and record their observations.

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BOTANICAL BASH WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • a variety of leaves and flowers • a small hammer • some sheets of paper • a piece of board

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1. Take your kids on a collecting trip around the backyard or neighbourhood and gather a variety of leaves and flowers.

HINT: Soft, thin leaves give good prints - try some tomato leaves if you have them.

2. Lay one of your samples on a sheet of paper on the piece of board. Cover it with another sheet of paper or fold the paper in half.

3. Now for the fun part! Use the hammer to gently “bash” the sample.

4. Lift off the top sheet and see what print the leaf has left behind.

This is a fun way for kids to explore the diversity of plant life in their environment. Ask your kids lots of questions about what they observe. Ask them about shape, texture, size, thickness, colour and smell. Get them to make a hypothesis about which samples will make the best prints. Talk about the different pigments that can be found in leaves and flowers: green chlorophyll, orange carotene, yellow xanthophyll and red anthocyanin. Extend the activity for older kids by getting them to dissect a flower and identify its parts.

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THE SELFINFLATING BALLOON WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• a small PET bottle (about 250mL size works well) • a balloon • a funnel • vinegar • bicarbonate of soda • a measuring jug • a teaspoon

WHAT TO DO: 1. Measure out 50mL of vinegar and pour it into the bottle. It doesn’t really matter how much vinegar is used, but it’s always good for kids to practise measuring things.

2. Stick the small end of the funnel into the mouth of the balloon and pour a teaspoon of bicarb soda into the balloon. HINT: it helps to blow up the balloon and let it down first to stretch out the rubber a bit.

3. Stretch the mouth of the balloon over the top of the bottle and make sure it makes a good seal. This can be a bit tricky to do, so littlies might need a bit of help with this step.

4. Lift up the balloon and empty the bicarb soda into the bottle.

Ask your kids to describe what happened when they emptied the bicarb soda into the bottle. Ask them why the balloon blew up.

Even if they don’t know the answer, it is good to encourage kids to speculate and hypothesize about their observations. When the bicarb soda is mixed with the vinegar, a chemical reaction takes place. During chemical reactions the original ingredients are changed into new substances. In this reaction one of the new substances produced is carbon dioxide gas, and it is the pressure of the gas against the stretchy balloon that blows it up.

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WILL IT FLOAT OR SINK? WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

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• a jug that has sides higher than the spout

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• half an egg shell (washed and dried)

• a variety of objects to test (e.g. a rock, an orange, plastic toys)

• PVA glue

• two medium sized bowls

• table salt • warm water • food colouring • a measuring cup

Ask your kids if their hypothesis was correct

WHAT TO DO: 1. Make a hypothesis about whether the object will sink or float.

2. Weigh the object and record its weight.

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3. Fill the jug to overflowing and wait for the water to stop flowing.

WHAT TO DO:

4. Place the bowl under the spout and gently lower the first object into the jug. Catch the water that flows out.

1. Brush the inside of the egg shell with PVA glue, sprinkle with salt and leave to dry. Adding some “seed” crystals helps kick start the growth of crystals.

2. Measure 100mL of warm water into a clear cup. Measure out 1 teaspoon of salt and ask the kids to make a hypothesis about how many teaspoons of salt will be able to completely dissolve in the water.

3. Add the teaspoon of salt to the water and stir until it is completely dissolved and there are no crystals left. Keep adding salt one teaspoon at a time until the last crystals just won’t dissolve. This is now a saturated solution.

4. Add enough food colouring to the salt solution to make it quite dark. The darker the colour of this solution, the brighter the colour of your crystals will be.

5. Place the egg shell into a clear cup and fill it up with salty solution.

6. Leave the cup in a safe place and as the solution evaporates keep topping it up. It will take a week or so for crystals to start forming and the longer you leave it the greater the crystal growth will be.

Ask your kids if their hypothesis was correct and get them to describe how the solution changed (taste, temperature, colour, density, and volume) as they added more and more salt. The saturated solution has as much salt as it can dissolve already in it, so as the water evaporates some of the salt comes out of solution and forms crystals.

Because the egg shell is porous it soaks up some of the solution, which evaporates from the edge of the shell leaving crystals behind.

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5. Watch to see if the object floats or sinks. Was your hypothesis correct?

6. Place the empty bowl on the scales and zero the scales. Pour the water you collected into the bowl and record its weight.

7. Compare the weight of the water to the weight of the object.

Which was heavier?

8. Refill the jug and test your next object.

If the weight of the water displaced is greater than the weight of the object, the object will float. This activity is good for getting older kids to practise weighing and recording data but younger kids can do it without doing the weighing- simply make a sink or float hypothesis and test the object. Get them to put the objects into sink and float piles and when they are finished testing talk about why the objects in each pile sink or float.

Tracey O’Connell, Owner and Creative Director at Blue Sky Science.

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EDUCATION

MAKE YOUR OWN FAKE MUCUS/ SLIME The following experiments are thanks to www.sciencekids.co.nz

BAKING SODA & VINEGAR VOLCANO

As disgusting as it might sound to some people, kids love to make some fake snot and slime! Snot actually serves an important purpose in our body so this experiment is not all about grossing out our friends, although that's certainly part of the fun.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • Boiling water (be careful with this)

Use baking soda and vinegar to create an awesome chemical reaction! Watch as it rapidly fizzes over the container and make sure you've got some towels ready to clean up.

• A cup • Gelatine • Corn syrup

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

As disgusting as it might sound to some people, kids love to make some fake snot and slime!

• Baking Soda (make sure it's not baking powder)

• A teaspoon

• Vinegar

• A fork

• A container to hold everything and avoid a big mess!

WHAT TO DO:

• Paper towels or a cloth (just in case)

1. Fill half a cup with boiling water.

WHAT TO DO:

2. Add three teaspoons of gelatine to the boiling water.

1. Place some of the baking soda into your container.

3. Let it soften before stirring with a fork.

2. Pour in some of the vinegar

4. Add a quarter of a cup of corn syrup.

3. Watch as the reaction takes place!

5. Stir the mixture again with your fork and look at the long strands of gunk that have formed.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? The baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a base while the vinegar (acetic acid) is an acid. When they react together they form carbonic acid which is very unstable, it instantly breaks apart into water and carbon dioxide, which creates all the fizzing as it escapes the solution. For extra effect you can make a realistic looking volcano. It takes some craft skills but it will make your vinegar and baking soda eruptions will look even more impressive!

6. As the mixture cools slowly add more water, small amounts at a time.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? Mucus is made mostly of sugars and protein. Although different than the ones found in the real thing, this is exactly what you used to make your fake snot. The long, fine strings you could see inside your fake snot when you moved it around are protein strands.

These protein strands make snot sticky and capable of stretching.

MAKE YOUR OWN RAINBOW Using just a few simple everyday items you can find out how rainbows work while enjoying an interactive, hands on activity that’s perfect for kids.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: A glass of water (about three quarters full) White paper A sunny day

The sunlight refracts, separating it into the colours

WHAT TO DO: 1. Take the glass of water and paper to a part of the room with sunlight (near a window is good).

2. Hold the glass of water (being careful not to spill it) above the paper and watch as sunlight passes through the glass of water, refracts (bends) and forms a rainbow of colours on your sheet of paper.

3. Try holding the glass of water at different heights and angles to see if it has a different effect.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? While you normally see a rainbow as an arc of colour in the sky, they can also form in other situations. You may have seen a rainbow in a water fountain or in the mist of a waterfall and you can even make your own such as you did in this experiment. Rainbows form in the sky when sunlight refracts (bends) as it passes through raindrops, it acts in the same way when it passes through your glass of water. The sunlight refracts, separating it into the colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

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Infinity offers more than just Martial Arts If you’re looking for a way to encourage your child to get active, become more vibrant and increase confidence levels, then enrolling them at Infinity Martial Arts may just be the answer.

Infinity Martial Arts offers a range of fun and interactive classes for 2-15 year olds that have been designed to make sure every child is challenged and given the chance to reach their full potential.

With classes starting for children as young as two. Infinity Martial Arts allows kids to get a head start on learning vital skills such as paying attention, listening and showing self-control. The classes focus on hand and eye coordination, which is extremely important in early learning development.

For the slightly older age groups the classes are a fantastic outlet for children to release energy and build confidence, while improving coordination, flexibility and balance. The students will further their knowledge in self-defence, safe rolling and grappling techniques.

Infinity Martial Arts Head Instructor, Neil Owen, said the classes were not just about learning the latest Martial Arts moves, but about character building and really allowing each child to grow and develop into the best person they can possibly be. “We are thrilled at the improvement in behaviour that we see as each child progresses in their martial arts journey, there really is so much more to the classes than just learning martial art techniques,” he said.“We have even just started a new leadership program that allows our older kids to help mentor the younger children and we are seeing some amazing results with self esteem growth and mentoring abilities.”

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All instructors at Infinity Martial Arts are full-time professionals that take pride in teaching quality, child-friendly martial arts as well as life lessons which include self discipline, strength, respect, honour and personal safety.

Each age group has been covered with the Cubs class for 2-3 year olds, the Koala’s class catering to the 3-5 year olds, the Python’s for children 6-8, Scorpion’s for 9-11 year olds and the Tiger Sharks for the 12-15 year olds.

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Developing brains benefit from the stimulation of visual arts Kids need to experience their world in a creative way for optimal development. No surprises there, we all crave a creative element in our work to keep us interested and enthusiastic. But did you know that this need is greatest in children, especially during early childhood? Growing brains need lots of stimuli. Research from neuro-science shows that the first five years have a greater impact on the long-term plasticity of human brains than any other time in life. While neurons are formed at birth, connections and networks develop as the child responds and reacts to his or her environment. Sensory experiences are key to this development, without them, the brain simply cannot develop properly.

Visual arts - gets those neurons connecting in several ways. You might be surprised at just how much learning happened when your little one made that artwork now stuck to the fridge. Working with visual arts develops motor skills, literacy, creativity and sensitivity and emotional expression.

provides children with the preparation they need to make reading and writing words a natural next step.

Creativity and Sensitivity - According to research from Griffith University, ‘Children make observations and judgments on their own art as well as the artwork of other children. These actions have the potential to influence children’s own views of themselves and others as individuals. Art teaches children to respect their class mates as creative individuals, even if they don’t draw a dog the same way. Learning to appreciate a variety of creative expressions with an open mind promotes tolerance and kindness, essential skills, not just for school, but for life!

Motor skills - While it comes naturally to us now, at some stage we all fumbled with pencils and glue trying to get the right grip. Working on art projects encourages preschoolers to flex the muscles they will need later for activities like writing and tying shoes.

Emotional Expression - The therapeutic benefits of art have been known for decades. Many psychiatrists use techniques involving art to unlock emotions where talking is difficult. Little children are grappling with the upheaval of a daycare environment and perhaps leaving mum & dad for the first time. Skilled early childhood educators can use art to gently guide a child through these tender moments. Sometimes pictures are better than words for expressing an emotion, especially while language skills are still developing.

Literacy - The first words your child reads are pictures. The seeds of reading are there when your child first connects a concept with the corresponding symbol. Essentially, this coding and decoding of symbols is what reading is all about. Similarly, writing skills originate in clumsy swirls made with thick crayons. Drawing or painting pictures to make meaning

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JULY 1 TO 4

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JULY 1 TO 4

JULY

MOSHI MONSTERS SHOW

KATSUMA MEET & GREET Where: Sunshine Plaza, Riverwalk Stage When: 12pm to 12:30pm Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza UNTIL JULY 6

GET BUILDING THESE HOLIDAYS IN THE LEGO® BRICK ZONE Where: Food Court, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Rd When: 11am to 2pm, daily Come and see the giant LEGO® BRICK ZONE display and make your own LEGO® brick creations in this fantastic free workshop.

Details: Free. noosacivicshopping.com.au

1,3,7&8

FACE PAINTING Where: Sunshine Plaza, Riverwalk Stage When: 10am to 1pm Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza JULY 2 TO 6 AND JULY 9 TO 13

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY STALL Where: Kawana Shoppingworld When: 10am to 3pm daily Visit this FREE School Holiday Activity for a range of crafts to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.

Details: FREE. 5444 1944 www.kawanashoppingworld.com.au, www.facebook.com/KawanaShoppingworld

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HOW TO TAME YOUR DRAGON Where: Coolum Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach When: 2pm to 4pm Get crafty after Dragon storytime and create your own dragon. Under 8’s.

Details: Free. Bookings required.

Phone: 1300 LIBRARY www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

JULY 5

JUMPING CASTLE Where: Sunshine Plaza, Riverwalk Stage When: 9am to 5:30pm Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza

JULY 2, 4, 9 & 11

OCEAN RANGER PROGRAM

JULY 5 & 6

Where: Sea Life, Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba When: Half Day or Full Day programs The Ocean Ranger Program gives kids the exclusive opportunity to feed, touch and meet some of Sea Life’s amazing UnderWater animals.

Details: Half Day: $50 per child, Full Day: $75 per child. Reservations essential: reservations@underwaterworld.com.au, 5458 6226. www.underwaterworld.com.au/ experiences/ocean-ranger-program

Where: Queensland Air Museum When: 9am to 4pm Put yourself in the pilot's seat at the Open Cockpit Weekend. The cockpits of several aircraft are opened for public inspection, including the iconic F-111.

Details: Adult $15, Child $8, Family $35 www.qam.com.au/ocw/ocw.htm www.theeventscentre.com.au/items/ queensland-air-musuem

Underwater World

Where: Sunshine Plaza, Riverwalk Stage When: 10am, 11am and 1pm Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza

Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina When: 9am, 10:15am and 11:30am BIG jumping castle fun and activities for children to get involved with whilst parents relax and enjoy the cafe by the lake.

For children up to the age of 10.

Details: $10 per child per hour. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

Donut Decorating

OPEN COCKPIT WEEKEND

Queensland Air Museum

JUNE 28 TO JULY 13

UNTIL JULY 6

JULY 3

JULY 5

JULY 6

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

DONUT DECORATING

CHILL OUT IN THE WETLANDS

Where: Donut King Noosa Civic (outside Woolworths) When: 10am to 2pm, daily Decorate your own donut.

Details: $5 per donut. Bookings through Donut King 5449 7558 www.noosacivicshopping.com.au

CREATIVE COLLAGES - SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

SLEEP UNDER THE SEA

Where: Sunshine Coast Libraries Sunshine Coast Libraries will have a range of activities to suit all age groups over the school holidays.

Details: Free. Bookings may be required. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 LIBRARY JUNE 28 TO JULY 30

JULY 1, 3, 7 & 8

teenREADmonth

THE LION KING - MOVIE SCREENING

Where: Sea Life, Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba Explore the depths of our new ocean walk through and see what our creatures and critters really get up to at night!

Details: $80 per person. Reservations essential: reservations@underwaterworld. com.au, 5458 6226 www.underwaterworld.com.au/experiences/ sleep-under-the-sea

When: 9am to 3pm Enjoy a day out on the Maroochy-Cruise on the Maroochy Eco Tours. Fish off the Boat; Walk & activities through the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary; Farm tour and Pick Strawberries at McMartins Farm; and enjoy a kiddies icecream!

Details: Ages 6 plus. $35p/child.

Accompanying Adult FREE! Bookings essential by visiting www.community. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events

Teens aged 12 to 18 years are invited to participate in teenREADmonth. By registering then reading only 5 things, books, magazines, eBooks, comics, they will then go in the draw to win a bunch of great prizes.

Details: Free. No bookings required. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 LIBRARY JULY 5 TO 12 | JULY 12 TO 19

HORSE RIDING FOR KIDS Where: Kiah Park Horse Ring Camp, 578 Beenham Valley Road, Beenaam Valley When: 11am on start day, 7am on last day This 7 day horse riding camp is for children aged 6 years to teens and all riding abilities are welcome.

Details: Cost $770 includes full accommodation, tuition and horse riding twice a day and night activities. Contact: Tilana, email info@kiahpark.com.au, 5486 6166, www.kiahpark.com.au, www.facebook.com/KiahPark1

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Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican Street When: 10am to 12noon Experiment with a variety of found sea objects to create textures using methods of printing and rubbing. Turn your experiments into a unique collage.

Details: Ages 5 to 7. $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

Where: Nambour Civic Centre, 52-64 Currie Street When: 1:15pm, Running Time: 1hr 35mins Watch this Disney Classic on the big screen.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great pride lands.

Details: All tickets $9. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au/disneyclassic-the-lion-king

JULY 3

JULY 1, 3, 8 & 10

JULY 3

HOLIDAYS FUN WORKSHOPS Where: Bunnings Caloundra, 54 Caloundra Rd When: 10am to 1pm Holiday workshops and face painting.

Details: Free. 5490 5000, www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/caloundra/ fun-with-paint-workshops_sa1035559

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TEXTURES OF THE SEA - SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican Street When: 1:30pm to 3pm A stencil workshop combining found, textured objects to create a series of multicoloured mono-prints. Ages 8 to 12.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/whats-on-nrg

MINECRAFT IRL Where: Coolum Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach When: 10am to 11am Make creeper heads, diamone swords, or minecraft 3D paper engineering. Ages 7+.

Details: Free. Bookings required, 1300 LIBRARY. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

JULY 5

ART CLASS WORKSHOPS Where: Bunnings Caloundra, 54 Caloundra Road When: 10am to 3pm Art workshop and face painting.

Details: Free. 5490 5000, www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/caloundra/ fun-with-paint-workshops_sa1035559 JULY 5

KIDS CLUB Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave When: 10am to 12noon Free children’s art activities, based on the current exhibition.

Details: FREE event, no bookings required.

5420 8299. www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=gallery-caloundra

JULY 6

GAME MAKERS WORKSHOP Where: Bunnings Caloundra, 54 Caloundra Road When: 10am to 3pm Game makers workshop and face painting.

Details: Free. 5490 5000, www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/caloundra/ fun-with-paint-workshops_sa1035559 JULY 7

FACE OF SUNSHINE PLAZA - CATWALK CONFIDENCE WORKSHOPS Where: Sunshine Plaza When: 11am Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza

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AUGUST

To see more events visit www.kidsonthecoast.com.au/events Regular weekly events, playgroups, library activities, weekly sporting events, craft classes, Australian Breastfeeding Association meeting times and much more…

JULY 9

MAKING FAIRY HOUSES

JULY 7 TO 11

NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN SHOW Where: Food Court, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Rd When: 11am and 1pm Come and see Nickleby the Magician and his side kick Circuit the Robot in this live show.

Details: Free. www.noosacivicshopping.com.au JULY 8

THE WIZARD OF OZ Where: Nambour Civic Centre When: 3:30pm Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with this interactive show where live action comes together with 3D animation on screen, ideal for 2 to 8 year olds.

Details: All Tickets: $19. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au JULY 8 & 10

ROBOGALS Where: Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Rd When: Two sessions: 10am to 12noon & 2pm to 4pm Girls only! But boys are welcome too. Join UQ’s Robogals team to learn basic robotics.

Ages 8+ only.

Details: Free. Bookings essential. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 LIBRARY

Where: Maleny Library, 5 Coral St When: 1pm to 2:30pm Join young artist and author Samara Welbourne to create your very own fairy or troll house. Ages 7+.

Details: Free. Bookings essential. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 LIBRARY JULY 9

JUMPIN AT THE J Where: The J - Noosa Heads, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads When: 3 sessions: 9am, 10am, 11am Bring the kids for some bouncy fun at The J Noosa! Five fabulous activities including a Sticky Wall and Dora & Diego Playland!

Details: $10 Per Child / Per Hour. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/thej www.facebook.com/thejnoosa JULY 9 & 10

NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS When/Where: July 9 -10am to 11:30am Maleny Library, 5 Coral St. July 9 - 2pm to 3pm - Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima St. July 10 - 10am to 11am - Coolum Library, 6 Park St Come in to celebrate the launch of local author Gregg Dreise’s new children’s book, Silly birds. Gregg will also be telling traditional tales with the aid of his didgeridoo.

Details: Free. Bookings required. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 LIBRARY

JULY 12

DEEP BLUE - WHO ARE YOU Where: Nambour Civic Centre When: 7:30pm A show that shuffles Radiohead, Corelli, Gotye and DeepBlue originals remixed with lush strings, big beats and rock ‘n’ roll. Bring your phones, iPads & tablets for a unique interactive experience.

Details: Adult $48, Concession $38, Kids (under 17) $26, Family (2A + up to 4 kids (Under 17 years) $120 www.scvenuesandevents.com.au JULY 18 TO 27

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL Noosa Long Weekend Festival is a 10 day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, cuisine and barrier-breaking forums.

Details: www.noosalongweekend.com JULY 18

CARNEVALE PARADE Where: Hastings Street When: 5pm Celebrate the opening of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival with the lighting of Hastings Street in ‘Red’ Festival lighting and fesitve entertainment.

Details: www.noosalongweekend.com

AUGUST 4 AUGUST 1

JEANS FOR GENES DAY Jeans for Genes Day is the major fundraising event for the Children's Medical Research Institute, who is on a mission to reduce the number of children born with genetic illnesses.

Details: www.jeansforgenes.org.au AUGUST 1 TO 7

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK World Breastfeeding Week aims to protect, promote and support breastfeeding as the best way to provide newborns with the nutrients they need.

Details: www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org AUGUST 2

KIDS CLUB Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave When: 10am to 12pm Free children’s art activities, based on the current exhibition, first Saturday of each month.

Details: FREE event, no bookings required.

5420 8299. www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=gallery-caloundra AUGUST 2 TO 3

NATIONAL PYJAMA DAY

CONSCIOUS LIFE FESTIVAL & KIDS CULTURE

Pyjama Day is an exciting activity - not only to break the no-pyjamas-after-10 am rule but also to highlight the importance of education and to help raise funds to stop the cycle of disadvantage often experienced by children in foster care.

Details: www.thepyjamafoundation.com/ pyjama-day

Where: Peregian Beach College, Old Emu Mountain Road When: 9:30am to 4pm A unique and comprehensive event that enhances kid’s health and wellbeing and promotes conscious parenting.

Details: www.facebook.com/ consciouslifefestival

JULY 18

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND ISLANDER CHILDREN'S DAY National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day (NATICD) is a celebration of human rights and Indigenous children and will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their strengths and their connections to culture.

Details: www.snaicc.org.au/children AUGUST 16 TO 27

BOOK WEEK Each year, many schools and public libraries from all over Australia spend a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators.

Details: Check your local library closer to the date for activities. cbca.org.au/bookweek.htm AUGUST 16 TO 24

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK Organisation: Department of Education National Science Week celebrates the contributions Australian Scientists have made to the world. There are hundreds of activities, events and debates across the country during the week.

Details: www.scienceweek.net.au AUGUST 29, 30 & 31ST

MALENY MUSIC WEEKEND Where: Maleny Showgrounds When: Various times and acts, see website A small, friendly and inexpensive music festival with a relaxed folk music oriented vibe the whole family can enjoy. Camping is available in the Maleny Showground.

Details: www.malenymusicweekend.com

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JULY 8 TO 11

JULY 10 TO 12

JULY 20

FACE OF SUNSHINE PLAZA - HEATS

DEEPBLUE WINTER WORKSHOPS

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

Where: Nambour Civic Centre When: Thursday 10 & Friday 11 July 8:30am to 4:30pm / Saturday 12 July 11:30am to 9:30pm (including show) Join DeepBlue for their Sunshine Coast Winter Workshops and you have a chance to perform in their Who Are You show.

The workshops for young musicians aged between 8 to 18 years.

Details: $210 early bird (closes 28 June) / $260 Full Price. www.youngblue.net.au or www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

Where: Lions Park, Gympie Terrace When: 10am to 12noon Featuring story tellers, face painting, magicians, balloon animals and cartoon drawing classes, there is something for every little one aged 2 to 12 years.

Details: www.noosalongweekend.com

Where: Sunshine Plaza When: 11am Junior Heats, 1pm Senior Heats Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza JULY 9

FOOTPRINT JOURNEY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St When: 10:30am to 12noon Work in a group project designing a large imaginative map big enough to walk through! Ages 5 to 7.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ whats-on-nrg JULY 9

EARTHY CONNECTIONS - SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St When: 1:30am to 3pm Explore your own personal relationship with a place and illustrate a story of connection using a variety of materials. Ages 8 to 12.

Details: $8 per child. www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ whats-on-nrg

*W e publish information based on what is supplied to us to the best of our knowlege all details are correct at the time of printing, however we do recommend you check event details with the organisers

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JULY 12 & 13

NAIDOC WEEK WORKSHOP Where: Bunnings Caloundra, 54 Caloundra Rd When: 10am to 3pm NAIDOC Week Workshop and face painting.

Details: Free. 5490 5000, www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/caloundra/ fun-with-paint-workshops_sa1035559 JULY 12

FACE OF SUNSHINE PLAZA - GRAND FINAL Where: Sunshine Plaza When: 11am Details: 5443 4133, www.sunshineplaza.com, www.facebook.com/sunshineplaza

JULY 20

10to12

HOW TO CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME

Where: Bunnings Caloundra, 54 Caloundra Rd When: 11am to 12noon Identify potentially hazardous areas in your home, and learn how to make them as safe as possible, along with the importance of adult supervision, including an ideal checklist for every new parent.

Details: Free. 5490 5000, www.bunnings.com.au/stores/qld/caloundra/ fun-with-paint-workshops_sa1035559 JULY 25

SCHOOLS TREE DAY

On Schools Tree Day, all schools and their students are encouraged to get involved and plant some trees for a healthier planet!

Details: www.treeday.planetark.org/schools 27TH JULY & 24TH AUGUST

MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDES

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Where: Model Railway Park, Florence Street, Nambour When: 10am - 3pm Kids love riding on these mini steam trains and diesel locomotives. Bring a picnic and make a day of it. Enclosed footwear must be worn when riding on trains.

Details: www.scrms.org.au

JUNE 7 TO AUGUST 2

AUGUST 26 TO 30

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

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SPECIAL FEATURE

The Winners

SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY

THE SHORT SHARP AND SNAPPY WRITING COMPETITION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE SCOPE OF THE VOICES ON THE COAST FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE RECOGNITION OF TALENTED WRITERS IN OUR MIDST AND IS OPEN TO YEAR 2 TO YEAR 12 STUDENTS BASED ON A 50 WORDS SHORT STORY AND IS SPONSORED BY KIDS ON THE COAST MAGAZINE. THIS YEAR’S TOPIC WAS

50 words of action, fun and happiness.

We are delighted to share the winners and runners up with you. It was exciting to see the competition grow significantly this year and to see the quality and positivity of the entries. Make sure you keep an eye out for the competition again early next year! The competition was judged by a panel including author Tristan Bancks.

YEAR 2-4: Winner

Night

Ginger Albers

Eumundi State School

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It hung from the sky like a paper lante e eye. whit ing pierc its It gazed down at us with curtain. black pitch It sat comfortably against the It stayed there patiently and waited.

It waited, for its time to disappear. , Very slowly, as the blackness crept away It did.

YEAR 2-4: Runner Up

Alana Mulville Eumundi State School Fascinating flyer Swooping over the treetops, Your vividly coloured delicate feathers dazzle before my eyes, A brilliant tail trails behind the round plump body that’s filled with radiant colours.

Penetrating black eyes swivel around searching for mystery and adventure.

Suddenly your magnificent wings unfold as you soar with the gentle breeze.

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YEAR 2-4: Runner Up

Scarlett Eathorne

Chevallum State School

Pinocchio Horse riding with Aunty!

A horse called Pinocchio Brushed and saddle and off we go We rode a trail, through a tunnel Pinocchio went for a swim I felt so proud of him Learned to trot I was dust, smelly of horse hair Felt so great, I didn’t care!

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YEAR 5-6: Runner Up

Alisha Engle Kenilworth State Community College

YEAR 5-6: Winner

Mia Seefeld

hool Chevallum State Sc

Happinentssures, murderous mysteries

Amazing adve rrifying histories Treacherous tales, ho ious humour Crazy cartoons, hilar s I like to read These are the thing g demons Woeful wizards, darin rful pixies Ghastly ghost, powe land whisked away into a Pick up a book and be ever so far away.

I Love Meatballs Meatballs are juicy and squishy and ishy but the texture and flavour of them are delicious. You can have them with pasta and sauce. Meatballs just melt in your mouth. Here it comes, “Yummy yummy meatballs in my tummy”, and that’s why I love my meatballs. YUMMY!

YEAR 5-6: Runner Up School Hazel Law Chevallum State

Butterfly

e d cities under a sky of blu It flies over mountains an ns and bush walks too And it races round garde s it through A tra il of gossamer follow it comes across you Every city and house till of fun Gossamer thread, thread like the sun Blesses your soul to shine

YEAR 7-9: Winner

Alexandra Tolley Hunger

The old lion peered through the long grass. His paws softly kneaded the ground as he looked upon the parched zebras.

They were frantically drinking from an almost dried up water hole which reflected the pink-stained sky. As the zebras were distracted, he pounced, hungrily, mercilessly, scattering the herd.

Voices on the Coast A Youth Literature Festival

YEAR 7-9: Runner Up

Jemima Caffery

Chevallum State Scho ol

Woodford Folk Festival

An eruption of swirling colours mixing together.

Creating an outburst of joy tha t echoes on forever.

Dancing crazily to the beat of the drum, the voice of a gifted performe r.

A taste of something for everyo ne.

Memories of a different place, a place of freedom, a place of joy

YEAR 7-9: Runner Up e Jai Moss Kawana Waters State Colleg

Sensations

Walking under an arch of trees Running through a field of tall grass face Laughing so hard that tears drip down your Sunlight seeping through leafy trees Sand under your feet Diving into an aqua paradise The bitter smell of coffee Anticipation Waking up knowing that you’re loved Sensations.

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Tristan Bancks is a children’s and teen author with a background in acting and filmmaking. His books include My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up and Mac Slater Coolhunter. His short films as writer and director have won a number of awards and have screened in festivals and on TV. His most recent books are Two Wolves, a crime-mystery novel for middlegraders (March 2014) and My Life & Other Stuff That Went Wrong (April 2014), a book of weird-funny-gross short stories.

Tristan is excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create.

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YEAR 10-12: Winner

Taon Mulcahy

Saint Teresa’s Catholic College The sun and the moon Black sky illuminated by the single glow of her beauty

Voices on the Coast is a youth literature festival presented annually by Immanuel Lutheran College and the University of the Sunshine Coast, where school students from across the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland attend the two day festival to workshop, listen and watch to over 25 Australian authors, illustrators, poets and performers.

Through garden beds of stars her pathway shines Forever I shall miss her ascension I have been blessed and cursed with the duty of the new dawn For eternity shall my plight be to pursue that which the night withholds

A big thank you to Aussie World for the winners prize passes and for supporting young, talented writers across the coast!

YEAR 10-12: Runner Up

Sky Grant

Maroochydore State High School

Nature’s word

Luminescent rain caresses my cheekbones and travels curiously down my spine. The tickle of its wet kiss fills me with life. I wrinkle my toes in the moist dirt as it clings to my skin. The trees softly whisper words of wisdom. This is where I belong. Here, I’m happy.

YEAR 10-12: Runner Up

Joshua Smeaton Immanuel Lutheran College

Starlight Look at them. Just up there. So close, yet so far. Do they hold the future, or simply specs of dust? The forgers of life, the harbingers of death. They hold the blaze and fury of the entire universe, yet seem so peaceful. I know what they are: beauty incarnate. www.kidsonthecoast.com.au

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BABIES

No one se n cards for ds real pain the pregnanc of y loss HOW TO HEAL AFTER A MISCARRIAGE

By Helen Abbot

WHETHER IT IS 8, 18 OR 28 WEEKS, THE PAIN OF LOSING A CHILD THOUGH MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH IS REAL BUT WELL-MEANING WORDS AND EMOTIONS OF GUILT AND SHAME CAN LEAVE A WOMAN FEELING STRIPPED RAW, STRUGGLING TO HEAL. It is difficult to describe to others the pain of losing a baby during pregnancy. For the women (and men) experiencing the loss, it is a shock. For those around them, it can be struggle to understand this intangible seemingly ambiguous loss.

What follows is the well-meaning comments - “You can try again soon”, “It was nature’s way,” or “It happens a lot” leading to feelings of unacknowledged pain and invalidation. Feeling this way makes it hard to move on and heal.

Pregnancy loss is an ambiguous loss. Unlike other deaths, it is hard for a family or friends to understand what exactly has been lost. Some people question as to whether or not a loss has actually occurred.

For those who have experienced pregnancy loss, there can also be a level of confusion as and doubt sets in that there was a genuine loss, since the loss does not receive a high degree of social validation. This feeling is more common with first trimester losses. Losing an infant results in people sending flowers, cards and condolences – but if a baby is lost in utero the chances are no one will send cards or flowers. .

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PREGNANCY LOSS IS A REAL LOSS During this time it is critical to acknowledge the extent of the loss – it is a significant loss and grieving is a natural process.

Experiencing a miscarriage or stillbirth is a one of the loneliest things that can happen to a woman (and man). This is made even lonelier because as a society, it is not talked about enough. Often women are blamed for the loss – like they did something wrong.

The words people use do little to validate the grief felt. There is rarely any acknowledgement of what is now gone – a precious and much wanted baby.

NO ONE UNDERSTOOD For mother of two, Sherie Young the lack of acknowledgement of her loss made her question whether to try again.

“Your partner doesn't understand, not know what to say or do to comfort you. People around you try but unless having gone through it themselves will never understand. You look at other women who carry to term and envy them and also get angry at people who terminate their pregnancy so easily and you can't see the fairness in life,” she said.

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EXPLORING AND EXPRESSING FEAR Fear occurs after losing something or someone of value. While anger and sadness may seem the most obvious responses after the loss of a baby, it is important to explore any fears that have been created from the experience.

VALIDATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF HEALING There is no “normal” recovery. What is the ‘correct’ response to losing a baby? Is there a right or wrong way? Why do we each respond so differently to similar situations?

A loss in the first trimester does not naturally result in less grief and pain, and a longer gestation doesn’t naturally result in more intense grief. There are many other factors that influence the way people grieve, including the support systems in place and any prior experience or understanding of pregnancy loss and the way each person deals emotionally with loss.

Every person must find their own way – there is no one-size-fitsall path. Validating personal feelings is a step towards healing.

There is a physicality to pregnancy loss – the body needs to heal and recuperate. What is just as important is the time to revisit the experience and accept it. Being able to let go of the pain, the shame, the guilt, the embarrassment, the shock and the anger can help find peace with the past so the future can be embraced.

Finding the process to go from heartbreak to healing needs to take place at the core of where emotions live; not in the logical centres of the head.

Sherie Young said the pregnancy loss is a very big loss.

“The feelings of devastation, questioning whether it was something you did or somehow could have prevented it,” she said.

“You have people who say "oh it is probably for the best" and "these things happen for a reason" and although the person is trying to be nice and unsure what to say, to me it seemed insensitive.”

EXPRESS YOURSELF EMOTIONALLY Society can be unforgiving when it comes to emotions. Young children are taught to hide emotions – “stop crying, are you a baby?”, “cheer up”, “look on the bright side”, “don’t be a sook”.

There is little wonder that many people find it hard to heal and move on past the dark times in their lives. Boys are told they are weak if they cry, girls are told they are not ladies if they get angry.

Hiding emotions does not mean they don’t exist; they are always there, under the surface. Human beings have a limited capacity to store emotions; at some point there is an excess build up. It is easy after experiencing losing a baby to turn from emotions, keeping them in check. For true healing to take place it is critical to stop running from feelings. Turning towards the emotion and exploring them provides an opportunity to examine the feelings and express them in a safe environment. A safe environment is somewhere where there is support, love and acceptance.

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Fear lives in the fear lives in the solar plexus – the area at the base of the ribs. Fear often causes paralysis, nausea, tightness in the stomach and chest and an elevated heart rate. When revisiting pregnancy loss, take note of where the emotion is being felt; this helps confirm whether the emotion is likely to be fear.

Like the other emotions, the way to deal with fear is to explore it in a safe environment. What are you afraid of: Not having any living children? Not having another child? Not being good enough to be a parent?

Being overwhelmed by fear is an opportunity to genuinely explore each individual fear. It is an opportunity to gain a different perspective, which will enable the fear to fade. Explore fear gently by asking questions about the nature of fear:

Where in my body does it live?

What colour is it?

How big is it?

Would it hold water?

Is it stagnant or volatile?

How long has it been there?

What would I like to do with it?

Questions like these may seem odd, but they to examine the feeling without forcing a head on confrontation.

ACKNOWLEDGING FEAR HELPS DISARM IT Perhaps the most important point to remember is simply to acknowledge the fear and not disregard it – ignoring it only gives it greater power and a greater hold. It may seem obvious the types of emotions experienced after a loss but many rarely take the time to sit down and consider what their actual feelings. Emotional healing after miscarriage starts with an acknowledgment there is a need and a desire to heal. Choice is the critical first step along this journey.

Sherie Young said losing two babies made her scared about what would happen the next time.

“I experienced two lost pregnancies in my 20s. I had a loss of pregnancy then a child and then another loss of pregnancy and then my final child. Both healthy and beautiful,” she said.

“I always wanted to go back for another after each loss but was always scared of the pattern and though I might lose another.

Sherie said even after having a healthy child, she was not prepared for the overwhelming feelings of having a second miscarriage at 26.

“But I worked through it.”

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EMOTIONAL HEALING – BECOMING WHOLE Emotional healing after a loss is about becoming whole. Shutting down feelings to survive trauma sets up a disconnect from emotions and a sense of self. For any long term effective emotional healing to take place, it is essential to work through a process of exploration and expression. The process may take some time and can be repeated as often as necessary for the emotions to be completely understood and experienced.

Explore without judgement - it is not about who may be to blame (or any other judgement). Simply bring to mind what happened, the feelings, the physical symptoms those feelings gave and what the feelings are now as the moment is revisited. Revisiting the moment can unlock feelings that have been shoved to the back of the mind for a long time.

This is called repression. While it can be handy to help cope with an immediate situation, over the long term it’s just not going to work. This short term protection may end with long term pain. By locking away unpleasant feelings away thinking it is for the best, but these suppressed emotions end up causing long-term pain.

Exploring emotions after pregnancy loss can uncover feelings you weren’t prepared for or aware of. The emotional response to the loss of a baby during pregnancy is tough to predict.

Everyone responds differently – there is no right or wrong. It is okay to grieve - seeking permission to grieve after losing a baby is common but permission is not necessary.

GUILT IN PREGNANCY LOSS: “WHAT DID I DO WRONG?”, “WHAT DIDN’T I DO?” Guilt in pregnancy loss can come from perceived action or inaction at any part of the process, as early as pre-conception. The guilt associated with pregnancy loss doesn’t stop just because the physicality of the loss passes.

Many decisions need to be made in the moment - “should we name the baby?” or “should I see and hold the baby?” Every decision is open to being judged and second guessed in later weeks, months and years. Regardless of the decision/s made (whether it is right or wrong) there will still be level of guilt later.

How to live with those decisions? The difference between guilt and other emotions is that guilt is not usually transitory. While anger and sadness come and go as events are recalled, guilt is a constant (yet unwelcomed) companion. Over time guilt becomes less noticeable – even though it is gradually eats away at the person. Feeling guilty is not bad, but prolonged, unresolved guilt becomes harmful to healing. The only way to address guilt is to acknowledge it is there.

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5 STEPS TO HEALING 1. Expressing emotions

Where it is safe to do so, explore and express emotions.

You may have to battle with your mental programming, choking back tears and trying to appear cool, but this keeps you stuck. Holding onto feelings will help you heal

2. Talk about it

Pregnancy loss is shrouded in silence with many women neve speaking about their loss. It is hard to feel validated and understood by keeping silent. Reach out to people who care about you and share with them how you feel.

3. Honour your loss

Even though talking about your loss is uncomfortable, it is sign of growth and healing. Remembering and crating ways to honours your baby is a sign of respect and brings validity to your experience. If you want to commemorate your loss, do so

4. Men grieve differently

Pregnancy loss has become more meaningful to men with advances in technology. Remember men grieve differently and we all go through the stages of grief differently.

5. Ask for help and comfort

Don’t put on a brave front, you can’t heal by not expressing your emotions. Seeking comfort is a natural and rational thing to do. The experience of grieving and receiving comfort brings people together. There are many ways to seek comfort – contributions, counselling, faith, support services and books.

As a personal and business mindset coach, Helen works with people and organisation guiding them to emotional mastery. Her book Beyond Pregnancy Loss is written from person experience.

Helen and her husband have been their emotional strength tested when they experienced the loss of their first pregnancy at 18 weeks.

Helen found herself in a group she was not expecting to be a member of. Four years on, she put pen to paper to share with those who have followed a similar path. She has developed a process to take individuals from a place of heartbreak to a place of healing especially after pregnancy loss. www.beyondpregnancyloss.com

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We threw open the question to our online readers – where do you go to eat with kids? Our Facebook reader’s top ten recommendations for family friendly dining on the Sunshine Coast were: One on La Balsa, Buddina, www.oneonlabalsa.com.au Ginger Factory Café, Yandina, www.gingerfactory.com.au Sun Sushi, Chancellor Park, www.sunsushi.com.au The Rose Room High Tea Café, Noosaville, www.theroseroom.com.au The Surf Club Mooloolaba, www.thesurfclub.com.au Montezuma's Caloundra, www.montezumas.com.au Buderim Tavern, www.buderimtavern.com.au Maroochy RSL, www.maroochyrsl.com.au Beachhouse Bar and Grill Maroochydore, www.beachhousebargrill.com.au Hog's Breath Cafe Mooloolaba www.hogsbreath.com.au

We are lucky to live in a location that is graced by natural beauty and also by a variety of dining options.

As parents, when you go out to eat with kids, it makes life much easier if you visit a family friendly dining venue.

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The Ginger Factory Cafe is the perfect spot for parents to relax and kids to be completely entertained. With the all new, fully enclosed playground, with separate toddlers’ play area, you are able to watch the kids play while enjoying lunch or a great coffee. You can also have a ride on our 100 year old Ginger Train or go ‘Overboard’ with the gingerbread man on our meandering water adventure. With highchairs, room for prams, modern parents’ room and a dedicated kids’ menu The Ginger Café is a truly child friendly café. www.gingerfactory.com.au

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IT MAY SEEM THAT YOU ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE RAW, BLISS OR PROTEIN BALLS AT MARKETS AND RETAILS STORE AND THERE IS A GOOD REASON… THEY TASTE GREAT AND MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THEY ARE PRETTY GOOD FOR YOU TOO (IN MODERATION OF COURSE)!

DATE & SEED BALLS (NUT FREE) 1 cup dates 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 tspn coconut oil 1 heaped tspn cacao 1/2 tspn cinnamon pinch of salt Blitz in a high speed blender. Make small balls using your hands – store in the fridge.

SUPERFOOD BALLS 1 cup Walnuts ¼ cup Pepitas Blitz in a high speed blender to a fine crumb 2 tbs Chia seeds 1/3 cup Cacao powder Combine 12 – 15 Medjool dates (pitted) Blend until sticky Roll into balls and roll in shredded coconut

ZESTY DATE AND ALMOND BALLS 1 orange peel Blitz 400g dates 100g almonds 1 tbsp honey Blitz to a soft crumble. Roll into balls.

Roll in coconut.

CACAO DATE BALLS 45g cacao 240g dates 130g walnuts Blitz to soft crumble Roll into balls.

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TAHINI FRUIT BALLS 60g almonds Blend to textured meal.

15g Linseeds 20g sunflower seeds 35g desiccated coconut 130g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, cranberries, apricots, dates)

20gms juice of the orange 10gms chia seeds Mill orange zest and almonds, 10sec spd 8.

Add dates & coconut, 10sec spd8.

Combine cacao, juice & chia seeds, mix 5sec spd3.

Roll into balls and store in the fridge.

Blend to soft crumb.

DATE & APRICOT BALLS

100g honey 120g tahini

60gms almonds 100gms dates 90gms dried apricots 10gms goji berries 3tbsp orange juice 70gms shredded coconut 2tbsp coconut oil

Blend to combine.

Roll into balls. Roll in coconut.

If you have a thermomix give these a whirl (and if not a mixer will do!)

CRANBERRY COCONUT BLISS BALLS 100gms sunflower seeds 100gms pumpkin seeds 10gms shredded coconut 5 dates 60gms dried cranberries 60gms coconut oil 1tsp vanilla Mill pumpkin & sunflower seeds. 10sec sp9.

Put in the rest of the ingredients and mix 10 sec spd5.

Roll into balls and roll them into coconut and refrigerate.

RAW JAFFA BALLS Zest of 1 orange 80gms almonds 80gms shredded coconut 80gms dates 10gms Cacao

Mill almonds 20sec spd9.

Add apricots & dates, chop 10sec spd8.

Add orange juice, oil, coconut mix 30sec spd7.

Roll into balls then roll into coconut.

PEPPERMINT BALLS (NOT HEALTHY) 250gms milk arrowroot biscuits 200gms dark chocolate 15gms cacao Peppermint oil to taste 400ml condensed milk Shredded coconut for rolling Chop biscuits 5sec spd8.

Add chocolate, cacao and peppermint oil mix 5sec spd8.

Add condensed milk and mix 20sec spd6 or until well combined. Mixture becomes tacky, may require less time.

Roll teaspoonful sized amounts into balls then cover in coconut.

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GOOD HEALTH

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By Maneesh N Singh

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IN AUSTRALIA 1 IN 10 WOMEN STILL REQUIRE A HYSTERECTOMY. THE PROCEDURE REMAINS THE STANDARD TREATMENT FOR MANY GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS SUCH AS OVARIAN, UTERINE AND CERVICAL MALIGNANCIES BUT MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY FOR OTHER BENIGN CONDITIONS WHERE LESS INVASIVE TREATMENTS ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL. Heavy periods and flooding, painful intercourse and prolapse have a significant impact on the quality of life for many women. Surprisingly a large amount of women accept their symptoms and struggle through hoping that menopause will bring them some relief from their condition. This process may take years to come to fruition and may not fully resolve their issues. Women are exceptionally good at coping and adjusting their lifestyles in order to exist in the modern day. This need not be the case and a visit to the gynaecologist may offer a way to improve lifestyles and free women of significant burden allowing them to lead a more normal life.

There are a variety of conditions that are seen in the late 30s and during the 40s leading up to menopause. The main ones are dysfunctional uterine bleeding, adenomyosis, endometriosis and fibroids. Treatment options may be simple including the use of tablets such as Ponstan and Cyklokapron which reduce pain and bleeding, the Mirena IUD, endometrial ablation and finally hysterectomy.

DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING This usually occurs in the 40s with heavy irregular bleeding but no pain. Often a cause is not found and 1st line treatments include the mirena and ablation.

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ADENOMYOSIS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS These are similar and common conditions. Adenomyosis is seen predominantly a few years after childbirth. The main symptoms include painful and heavy periods with pain occurring a few days prior to the onset of bleeding. Deep pain after intercourse is also common. The treatments recommended include the mirena and hysterectomy. Occasionally ablation may make pain worse.

FIBROIDS Fibroids are extremely common affecting 40% of women over 40 years of age. Most have no symptoms but heavy bleeding and pain may occur. Occasionally pressure symptoms are experienced on the bladder and the bowel. Fibroids vary in size but can be as large as 30cm! Mirena and ablation are less effective and removal of solitary fibroids or hysterectomy are standard treatments.

PROLAPSE The single most common cause for prolapse and urinary incontinence is from vaginal birth. Prolapse in the vagina is basically a hernia. There are different types of prolapse that may be seen either singularly or in combination. Prolapse of the uterus and cervix often require hysterectomy. Prolapse in combination with urinary incontinence may be resolved in the same surgical procedure.

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TREATMENT THE MIRENA IUD The mirena IUD has been available in Australia for the last 14 years and has reduced the number of hysterectomies required by half.

It is successful in 80% of women and has a low side effect profile.

Occasionally women tell me that “their friend had one and she didn’t like it” and I agree this isn’t the choice for everyone but each woman responds differently and this treatment modality is relatively less invasive often not requiring anaesthesia.

DO NOT SUFFER IN SILENCE, MAINTAINING A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL WOMEN.

ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION A non-hormonal treatment with equal efficacy is ablation. The most common type is the Novasure ablation. This procedure takes under 10 minutes and is performed under general anaesthesia.

Good for bleeding problems it has an excellent recovery with instantaneous results but may make pain worse.

HYSTERECTOMY Traditionally hysterectomy was associated with a 2 week stay in hospital, a 12-15cm bikini cut incision with a 6 to 8 week recovery.

Compared to other treatments it is a major procedure but offers a 100% cure of bleeding and a 60-70% reduction in any pain associated with periods. Hysterectomy may be performed with or without removal of ovaries. Most gynaecologists aim to conserve ovaries as it is these organs that produce oestrogen and maintain a woman’s wellbeing. Removal of the womb and cervix will not change the hormonal balance or change intercourse. A recent study has suggested the removal of Fallopian tubes as this reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25%. There are different types of hysterectomy offered and this depends on the individual circumstance. Vaginal hysterectomy is by far the best type of procedure in terms of recovery. It requires only a short 1-2 day stay in hospital and shorter recovery. Laparoscopic and laproscopeassisted hysterectomy also have a shorter stay and allow the surgeon to remove the Fallopian tubes with greater ease and visualise the pelvis in case endometriosis requires treating or ovaries require removal. Recovery is slightly longer than vaginal hysterectomy alone. The newest form of hysterectomy is robotic hysterectomy. This procedure has less blood loss and better

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If you are experiencing problems a gynaecologist may be able to offer treatments that are suitable for you. Do not suffer in silence, maintaining a good quality of life is essential for all women.

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Holidays on a Budget

By Jackie Goldston

I LOVE THE FEELING OF ANTICIPATION THAT COMES BEFORE A HOLIDAY. KNOWING THAT YOU ARE ESCAPING THE NORM AND GOING SOMEWHERE – FOR OUR FAMILY IT CAN ALMOST BE ANYWHERE AS WE LOVE TO GET AWAY AND EXPLORE. SINCE HAVING CHILDREN OUR HOLIDAYS HAVE BECOME LESS FREQUENT AND LESS ELABORATE, BUT ARE NO LESS FUN. GETTING AWAY WITH YOUR FAMILY IS POSSIBLE ON A SMALLER BUDGET, IT CAN JUST TAKE MORE IMAGINATION AND PLANNING. HERE ARE A FEW OF MY LOCAL FAVOURITES:

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Tin Can Bay TIN CAN BAY One of my daughter’s favourite shirts comes from Tin Can Bay – declaring “Tin Can Bay – where the dolphins play!”. Tin Can Bay is a very family friendly town and is less than 2 hours drive from the Sunshine Coast.

Tin Can Bay is renowned for its visiting wild dolphins. Their dolphins usually arrive at Norman Point next to the boat ramp between 7.30 am and 8.00 am and there is now a structured program to ensure that the health and wellbeing of the dolphins is protected. Feeding the dolphins is an experience that no one will forget. For more information visit www.barnaclesdolphincentre.com.au There are a few fun outdoor play parks and some wonderful nature paths to help you explore around Tin Can Bay. The locals welcome visitors and there are many options for food and accommodation. We usually stay at the Dolphin Waters Apartments (www.dolphinwaters.com.au). They are clean, on the water, walking distance to parks, restaurants and the dolphins. Two bedroom apartments are available from $129/ night *.

Rainbow Beach is only a 30 min drive away and the bonus is that you can stock up on fresh food and vegetables from Woolworths on the way (Tin Can Bay does have a large IGA). Rainbow Beach offers more walks, beaches and the famous Carlo Sand Blow (bring your own (old) boogie board to sand slide).

GOLD COAST Sunny Coasters may enjoy teasing people from the Gold Coast, but we love to go there for a fun, (and often cheap) getaway. My kids adore the many parks on the foreshore at Southport and cannot get enough of the theme parks. They are always asking when we can go back and can we stay longer next time.

At the other end of the Coast, you’ll have the kids eating out of the palm of your hand as you let them run wild at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a fun day out to feed animals or explore the high ropes course. With hundreds of native Australian animals on display in natural bushland and rainforest settings, 58

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Tin Can Bay Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary provides a rare opportunity to see and experience our amazing native wildlife. The Green Challenge high ropes adventure course, is the newest nature-based adventure experience for the Gold Coast, with Sixtyfive challenges including giant flying foxes and a Tarzan swing.

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Z4K is a mini fun park featuring themed play spaces such as Astro's Space Station with pedal powered space buggies, Under Water World with submarines and slides, and the Magic Garden with its colourful ball pit. These are just some of the magical themed play spaces where the qualified staff offer an activity program to entertain and engage kids of every age, allowing them the opportunity to meet new friends and experience a host of fun activities designed just for them. Family rooms are available from $159* during July and August. www.paradiseresort.com.au Blue Waters Apartments: Located on the fabulous blue water bay known as the Broadwater at Labrador, these apartments are spacious, clean and convenient.

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Since having children our holidays have become less frequent and less elaborate, but are no less fun.

Stradbroke Island STRADBROKE ISLAND Ride a ferry across Moreton Bay Marine National Park to North Stradbroke Island and you are now on nature’s time! It can be as fast paced or as slow as you like from drowsing on the beach under the fronds of a Casuarina, floating in a tea tree infused lake, feasting on local seafood or star gazing to hiking the beaches, bush walking, whale watching, surfing, swimming, diving, fishing or even beach yoga. We also find there can be a little koala spotting thrown in – depending on the time of day!

Starting at Point Lookout in the morning there are often flyers posted of activities that are on that week – from aboriginal art exhibitions (which can be via a walk) through to kids star gazing. There is also a good choice of coffee shops (very important for some!) as well as one of the best ice cream parlours around (maybe after a walk?).

You can bring your car to Straddie; however it isn’t absolutely necessary and it can be much cheaper to catch the ferry without a car and use the local public transport (that does run regularly). It really depends how much exploring you want to do.

The walk on price for a ferry is around $10 return for an adult, $5 for a child (free under 5 yrs). The ferries run hourly from around 5am until 6pm daily. The ferries leave from Cleveland and take 25 mins for a passenger ferry and 50 minutes for a vehicle ferry. Keep an eye out for deals as they have some fantastic offers from time to time. www.stradbrokeferries.com.au and www.bigredcat.com.au

Tn Can Bay

There are 6 beach front camping grounds that offer powered and unpowered sites. We have enjoyed staying in holiday rentals and there are many options available that should suit most budgets. Check out www.stradbrokeisland.com for more information and links. * Minimum stay requirements. Check with accommodation venue or website for details

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Coast Life shares exciting products and services by businesses that cater to Sunshine Coast parents and families. We think local kids and parents deserve just as much choice, style, fun, innovation and value for money as those living anywhere else. So if you agree, please join us in helping these ventures by taking a look at what they’ve got to offer.

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Dance is not only fun, it provides kids with a wide range of skills including enhanced flexibility, coordination, strength and discipline. Classes at ABDS are run by passionate and qualified teachers for children 3 years and over, including ballet, tap, jazz/funk, contemporary, acro and performance teams. Take advantage of free trial lessons and let your child learn to love dance at ABDS. Facebook Amy Beccari Dance Studios Official.

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Horse Riding Camps at Kiah Park are a great way for your child to enjoy a healthy, happy week of outdoor fun! For ages 6yrs – teens. Children are allocated their own horse to suit their riding ability. Camp includes: arena lessons, trail rides twice a day, learning to keep and care for your pony, a gymkhana and fun night activities. Winter dates: 28 June - 5 July. 5 - 12 July. 12 - 19 July. Book now.

Dolphin Waters is the perfect place for an old-fashioned family holiday! Feed the wild dolphins, go fishing, lots of parks and cycle paths and the Bay is shallow and safe. Dolphin Waters two bedroom apartments (suitable for 4 people) are clean, comfortable and have all you need for a great family getaway. Pool, BBQ, water views. Also, check out Marina Villas!

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By Aleney de Winter

Kids in the Kitchen

Before having any actual children my husband and I, staunch pacifists, made a vow that we would keep our offspring’s childhoods free of toy guns. But in all our idealistic fantasies of a violence free kiddy utopia we never anticipated that we might produce a child obsessed with Vikings, samurais and ninjas… and all their sharp and pointy accoutrements.

So, though I can proudly say my children have never owned or played with (at least on my watch) a toy gun, my son has managed to build an arsenal of swords and daggers roughly similar in size to the armoury of a small country. And, though they’re all foam and plastic, I think that is what’s known as a parenting fail.

What is most ironic about my son’s penchant for weaponry of the cutting and stabbing variety is that though his other obsession is food and he is quite accomplished in the kitchen, he has never used or even held a kitchen knife - something I told him he wasn’t going to be allowed to do until he was at least six.

Needless to say when six actually happened, he immediately announced he was going to make dinner for us, from scratch, WITH A KNIFE! And, he declared, his little sister would be waiting tables. Aide moi!

His father and I feared that blood would be shed but, nervously, gave him the go ahead and under very strict supervision (and by strict supervision I mean nervous hovering), allowed him to do his culinary thing.

He prepared a shopping list of ingredients for his “creation”, a pasta dish that would include fish, prawns, cherry tomatoes, cream, parmesan, parsley, peas and broccoli – an odd combo but this wasn’t my gig and really, who was I to question his art? And more so, who was I to question a child who was hiding vegetables in his own dinner! Fist pump!

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Before he started we gave him a lesson on safely handling a knife which he tried his best to implement. I stood by, terrified he would lose a finger, ready to pounce as he carefully sliced the tomatoes and prawns in half and the fish into bite-sized chunks. He roughly (very roughly) chopped parsley, broke off small sprigs of broccoli and shaved the parmesan while his sister set the table and ate most of the cheese… which set our little chef off on a G-rated Gordon Ramsayesque rant that resulted in her being fired.

With all the cutting done, our dinner-to-be remained happily digit free and the rest of the preparation went smoothly with only a little assistance from mum, who had been relegated to kitchen hand. Meanwhile his little sister, in an act of culinary rebellion, set up her own kitchen to prepare a succulent entrée of a variety of faux fruit, a toy chicken and a plastic hamburger bun.

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Our actual dinner was plated up by my little chef and the result? Absolutely edible… and surprisingly delicious. Unsurprisingly, my kitchen looked like it had been redecorated by Jackson Pollock. My boy modestly declared it the best meal ever and is so proud that he’s already planning the next one, which will be “Something with meatballs”… which I guess means I will be doing something with detergent and dishes… lots and lots of dishes. Sigh! www.kidsonthecoast.com.au

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CONVERSATION

ENJOYING LIFE’S PATH: MEET

Katie Noonan

Interview by Simone Bell

WHEN A SUPERSTAR SUCH AS KATIE NOONAN MOVES INTO YOUR MIDST, YOU CAN’T HELP BUT FEEL A LITTLE STARSTRUCK, ALONG WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE THAT ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST BELOVED VOCALISTS HAS CHOSEN YOUR TOWN TO RESIDE.

A mother, singer, producer, songwriter, pianist and business woman, this 4 x ARIA Award winning and 7 x platinum selling songstress first received widespread praise as the angel-voiced songstress of indiepop band George and has since taken audiences on sublime excursions through Jazz, Pop and Classical music. Katie, married to Zac Hurron who is also a musician/ composer winning the National Jazz award in 2009 – and in Katie’s own words – a brilliant saxophonist - are parents to two darling boys, Dexter, 9 and Jonah, 7 who without any wonder are also creative spirits.

When Dexter and Jonah were little, Katie and Zac Hurren made the move from the city to Mount Glorious with a view to bring up with their two beautiful, funny and awesome boys with more space and freedom.

Although beautiful, Mount Glorious was a little too isolated. Katie later did a gig at Joe’s Waterhole in Eumundi, where she instantly fell in love with the town that could offer her the best of both worlds, incredibly beautiful

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nature, with a strong sense of community and connectivity. A couple of years later, and Joe’s Waterhole is her local pub!

How did you get involved in music?

I have no memory of not being involved in music! My mother Maggie is an opera singer and teacher and my dad Brian is a retired journalist so music and literature were the main focus of our family home.

I started playing piano and singing from about age 3 and just haven’t stopped!

What is your earliest memory relating to music?

I remember watching my mum making the school lunches in her apron and then a few hours later she had turned into a completely different magical kind of character on the stage and I remember

thinking that music had the power to transform anyone - on and off the stage.

What has been the most rewarding experience professionally and personally?

Having people tell me that my music has been the soundtrack to key moments in their lives is such a gift to me. From sad times like funerals to joyous times like weddings and giving birth, I feel honoured that these people have allowed my voice and words into their hearts and their lives.

Personally of course being a mum is the most rewarding gig in the world. Having your children tell you they love you while they wrap their arms around you is the greatest gift and I am so grateful that I have been blessed with children and a wonderful, loving and supportive husband.

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What parenting advice How do you balance has had the biggest family and work impact on you? demands?I have an amazing

LOVE is all you need.

Your children come through you but not from you. They are their own beings and as much as you can guide them, they are on their own path to finding their own truth. For that reason I have never shared photos of my children, as I feel I don’t have the right to deny them their choice in protecting their own privacy.

family. Firstly my kids are rad and go with the flow of our slightly unusual life! My husband Zac is my greatest supporter (and I his) and we just take it each day at a time and work out how best to balance everything - like all working parents.

We also have wonderful grandparents in Brisbane who help when they can.

everyone! It is such an intrinsic part of our lives that it is hard to separate / compartmentalise. But yes music is a constant in our lives and therefore in our parenting. We also threw out the television not long after the kids were born so as to protect them and encourage their creativity, so that probably means even more music has been played in lieu of no TV!

anti reality music TV shows but then more recently some of my mates have gone on them and it’s been great for them. So each to their own. I find the whole reality TV thing very, very strange! I have always been about having complete artistic and creative control and unfortunately these shows and the subsequent record deals the artists get don’t seem to honour these ideals.

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Up with the kids, do brekky and lunches and get kids to school. Do some exercise in the park in town, get back home and do some emails, some music practise, washing, clean the house a bit and then back to school for pick up and our after school activities – ranging from guitar to taekwondo to art classes to soccer and drum lessons. Home to cook dinner, do homework with kids and then prob do some more work emails, watch some ABC iview with my hubby and go to bed tooooo late! The joys of almost 20 years of touring have wrecked my body clock!

What are your How has having thoughts on reality children changed your life?In every possible way. singing shows/ Life is louder, richer, smellier, more colourful, on the road of course the days are competitions? Do you IfveryI amdifferent more joyful, more loving and BETTER. Life and usually involve lots of makes more sense. think it has changed travel, emails, meetings, rehearsals, sound promo and gigs or recording and Does your involvement the pathway to a music checks, rather lonely hotel rooms. in music influence the career, or do they open more opportunities? What has been your way you parent and most life defining I really don’t know. Each to their guide your children? Hmmmmm own I guess. Personally, I would never, ever moment?

I believe music is vital for absolutely go on a reality show. I was previously very

Who are your role models? If so, who are they and what have you learned from them?

Sat, 30 August Songbook Show Majestic Theatre, Pomona

What is a typical day for Katie Noonan?

My role models are people who are genuinely happy and do good with their lives.

Whether that be Nanna G - who volunteers with the kids at Eumundi State School, or a nice taxi driver who chooses to be happy rather than grumpy, or the Dalai Lama whose message of love and compassion is so vital… they are all my role models.

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What was it like to be involved with the I Touch Myself P roject? What did it mean to you?

I was incredibly honoured to be part of such a wonderful and important campaign.

Chrissie Amphlett was a true icon – in life and now also in her death. (Editor’s note: see our website for more information on the I Touch Myself Project by Cancer Council)

Holding my child in my arms for the first time.

What’s the motto you live by regarding your family and being a parent?LOVE is all you need.

What life message do you most want your children to learn?

Choose happiness. Find what makes you happy and make it your life’s obsession.

Be kind to yourself and others.

What general advice has had the biggest impact on you?

Be nice to people on the way up as you will meet them on the way down!

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BOOKS, MOVIES, APPS, GAMES

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BELLA DANCERELLA: LOVES TO DANCE

DISNEY KARAOKE: FROZEN

Poppy Rose, ABC Books, RRP $14.99

You may not want to add this to your mobile device; however your little Frozen fan will love you for it! You will need plenty of space available on your iPad. Featuring 9 music and film clips from the movie, the “Disney Karaoke: Frozen” app allows you to sing along with your favourite Frozen songs, record your voice with the original instrumental tracks, create a gallery of your performances, and share your recordings with others! For Frozen fans of all ages (4+).

A gorgeous new series for girls aged 4-7 - perfect for fans of 'Pearlie in the Park' and 'Magic Ballerina'.

Bella really wants to take lessons at Miss Tweedle's Ballet School. When Dad says no, Bella's barnyard friends hatch some plans to help her. Can the animals and Bella convince Dad to change his mind? Ages 4 – 7 years.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Tull Suwannakit, Walker Books Aust, RRP $27.95 Little Ellie and her Grandma go on an adventure.

But who’s that following them? "Can you tell me a story, Granny?" Little Ellie asked on the way to town one morning. "Deep in the woods, not far from here, lives Grandma Bear and Little Bear...”

But what will happen next? A sweet and engaging bedtime story promoting imaginative play and storytelling. The illustration style and entertaining narrative introduces fun creatures and characters to readers. Ages 3 – 6 years.

(iPad) RRP $7.99

CYBERCHASE 3D BUILDER (iPad, Android, Kindle Fire) RRP from $0.99 An addictive 3D geometry, puzzle game… from cyberspace starring Buzz and Delete from Cyberchase. Bumbling bots Buzz and Delete accidentally zapped the houses in Botopolis totally flat. You are required to help rebuild the town by turning 2D shapes into 3D structures through 8 unique levels with increasing challenges.

Ages 6 – 11 years.

MOVIES TINKERBELL: THE PIRATE FAIRY (3D) In cinemas June 26 (CTC) When a misunderstood dust-keeper fairy named Zarina steals Pixie Hollow's all-important Blue Pixie Dust, and flies away to join forces with the pirates of Skull Rock, Tinker Bell and her fairy friends must embark on the adventure of a lifetime to return it to its rightful place. However, in the midst of their pursuit of Zarina, Tink's world is turned upside down. She and her friends find that their respective talents have been switched and they have to race against time to retrieve the Blue Pixie Dust and return home to save Pixie Hollow.

RIO 2(3D) In cinemas July 3 (CTC) It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in RIO 2, after they venture from that magical city into the wilds of the Amazon for a family reunion.

Out of his element in a land he doesn't know, Blu must face his most fearsome adversary - his father in law - while evading Nigel's fiendish plans for revenge. All your favorite RIO characters are back.

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