PAKMAG - October 2009

Issue 28 October 2009

Kid’s mini mag inside! ! t NLYou S Ome KuIDLL

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Child safety: what to teach your kids

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What’s on in October

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what’s stacked in pak this month parents

kids

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What’s new

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Kid’s Mini Mag

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Sea FM’s daddy diary

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Colour it in & win

editor’s note

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Empowering kids to stay safe

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Healthy kids

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Digital Divas

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Pak activities

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Cyber bullying

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Bopstars bulletin

Hello and welcome to the 28th edition

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Kids money

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Animal facts

of PakMag, our Spring and Halloween issue. Here’s something spooky: this edition is the 28th, it falls on the last month that I will be 28, and during our 29th edition, I will be turning 29. The simple things that occupy my mind these days! This month I have realised

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Pak Health - delicious mandarins

16 Mandarin & Avocado Salad Recipe 17

10 reasons to weight train

19 Kids in the kitchen 19 Parents in the pantry

how guilt ridden motherhood is. “Am I

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Out & about photos

spending enough time with him? Oh my

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What’s On October

goodness how could I have forgotten

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Out & about photos

to put a pillow behind him so that he

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didn’t fall out of our bed, so sorry he

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grabbed your baby’s face and left a

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big mark!” The list goes on. Let me just

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No laughing matter

say this - guilt, in my opinion, is by far

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Pak Vouchers

the worst emotion there is. Mums and

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Dads, we have so much to tackle these days, and we just have to do the best we can. So do me a favour, this month, whenever you feel that hotness under the collar from guilt, stop and remember all the wonderful things you do for your child everyday. They will still love you

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baby & toddler

What I wish I knew...

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Toddler tantrum triggers

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Sleepy tips for littlies

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Keep baby cool in summer

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Backpacks 4 Aussie Kids

Things to Win 19

Win a double movie pass

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Colour it in & win

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Battle of the brains

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Word scramble Central voucher

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Civic prize pak

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Eating out

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Win a Cold Seat cover

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Movie of the month

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Win a free book

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Mystery PakMag prize

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even though you’re dropping them off at daycare and they don’t want to go, even though you didn’t buy them the gift they wanted or even when you ignore them when their little bottom lip is dropped and their arms are up for a hug. I am going to try it too. The PakMag team are working on a Parents Club and we will have news on it next month. If you have any ideas, shoot them through. Until next time, enjoy the remainder of the holidays, and get ready for our big Christmas giveaways over the next two months.

Happy reading, Bree

Editor: Bree James Sub Editor: Elaine Seager Website, What’s On & MiniMag Manager: Trent Stievano Graphic Design & Layout: Trina Jensen from Intrinsic Creative Articles: Elaine Seager, Amanda Mathiot, Susan Dillicar, Peace Mitchell & submitted writers Phone: 4031 9915 Fax: 4031 9916 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Address: Level 2, 68 Abbott St, Virginia House, Cairns Q 4870 Postal: PO Box 7433, Cairns Q 4870 Sales & Advertising enquiries: sales@pakmag.com.au Stories, events, distribution, subscriptions to: info@pakmag.com.au Accounts to: accounts@pakmag.com.au Photos to: photos@pakmag.com.au Disclaimer: No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may br reproduced, in part or in whole without the expressed permission of the editor. Whilst the greatest of care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press, readers are advsied to check details before visiting. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The expressions expressed within PaK Magazine are not neccessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers.

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what’s new!

Northern Beaches Kids Fun

Girls night in

It’s all happening in Paradise Palms this month. A new kid’s playground is opening at Paradise Palms and C-Me Swim is opening another branch of their successful swim school at the Country Club pool. Smithfield will also soon be getting a new indoor kids playground and café just in time for the hot weather. Called Gecko’s, it will be launching in November.

Contours Cairns, Smithfield and Innisfail are going pink this month in support of breast cancer awareness and will be hosting a Girls Night In on 24th October at their Cairns studio. To register your interest in this event or to be involved or to donate, email your details to cairns@contours.net.au.

OCT 2009 DVD RELEASES

thanks to Civic Video Angels & Demons (M) In store 7 Oct

Monsters Vs Aliens (PG) In store 1 Oct

Loving & Living

Relationships Australia are holding their next Loving & Living Together course for families starting 7 October. It runs for 7 weeks on Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm. Cost $60 or $10 per session. For more info or to book call 1300 364 277.

Help! I’ve got a teenager

Lifeline are running a 6-week course for parents of teenagers starting 22 October. Thursdays 6-8.30pm at 188 Aumuller St. $10 per session (neg). For more info or to book call 4050 4955 or email lifeline.fnq@ lccq.org.au. Check out our website for a complete of upcoming courses and events (thanks to Mike Friganotis at Relationships Australia).

Free fitness

The Council are currently looking for ways to improve their excellent free fitness program held daily at the Esplanade and would like people to complete a short online survey at - http://www.cairns.qld. gov.au/content/communityEngagement/FunFreeFitnesssurvey.htm

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (M) In store 1 Oct

Vacancy

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I Love You, Man (MA15+) In store 8 Oct

what’s new in entertainment!

Festivals Hi-5 Tour

Festival Cairns may be over but there’s still plenty of entertainment coming along in October. Port Douglas will be hosting the second Go Troppo Arts Festival (2-11 October) showcasing lief and arts in the tropics and the family friendly Yungaburra Folk Festival is on 22-25 October.

In case you haven’t heard yet Hi-5 are coming to town again.

They will be performing at the Civic Theatre on 27 & 28 March.

Book tickets through www.ticketlink.com.au. There will be 3 new members joining Casey and Stevie on stage singing all of their most popular songs with some games and dancing.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (M) In store 14 Oct

Star Trek (M) In store 29 Oct

Land of the Lost (PG) In store 21 Oct

Hannah Montana: The Movie (G) In store 21 Oct

Observe & Report (MA15+) In store 7 Oct

Road Trip: Beer Pong (MA15+) In store 8 Oct

Have you got something new that Cairns families should know about?

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HalloweeN cairns recreation centre’s

party Friday 31st October 6pm-9pm

Kids $7

Adults $2

Skate Hire $3

Sausage Sizzle $2

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daddy diary #6 Hello out there in PakMag-land. My name is Potts, one half of the SEAFM Morning Crew and for those who don’t know me, I’ve become a FTF (First Time Father).

I now feel like I’ve lived. One of the things you don’t think about before kids arrive is what goes on in the parents room at shopping centres.

In fact anything to do with having to change nappies at a shopping centre seems like a nightmare to those without rugrats.

I was recently sitting in a parents’ room while Kylie was breastfeeding and took the time to observe other mothers, making sure I didn’t look like a weirdo. The dark glasses, notepad and fake moustache did look a bit strange though.

I noticed there are 3 types of mothers: The ‘know-it-all-mum’, the ‘polite mum’ and the ‘overwhelmed mum’. The know-it-all-mum is the one telling other mums how and when they should be feeding, the best way to get baby to sleep and the price of mince down at the butcher. Their voice is the loudest so everyone can hear yet they are only talking to the mum on the seat next to them.

The polite mum is the unfortunate one sitting next to the know-it-allmum who just sits back and smiles and nods her head or agrees with whatever know-it-all-mum is saying.

Meanwhile ‘overwhelmed mum’ is the one with her two other kids in “the cage” (the playpen) so they can’t escape and is trying to change her baby’s nappy whilst explaining to her husband on the mobile that she won’t be ready in two minutes.

Again I take my hat off to mums and the amount of work they put into raising their kids. But I’ve now realized you need to pack another two very important items into your nappy bag as well as spare nappies, wraps, panadol, hand sanitiser, baby wipes, bibs, dummy, change of clothes, disposable change mat, zip lock bags, cotton buds and moisturiser. In addition to these you also need to pack a smile and an ipod so you can listen to Jack Johnson instead of that loud know-it-all-mum.

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Empowering our kids to stay safe: Susan Dillicar discovers some important safety lessons to teach our children

There are many things we, as parents, can do to enable our child to feel and be safe.

Most parents don’t want to even think about the possibility of violence against their children and, fortunately, such instances are rare. However, violent situations may still occur, so all parents should be prepared.

As the top U.S. security expert, Gavin De Becker, points out, “Of all the strategies you might bring to protecting your children, could ignorance about violence possibly be an effective one?”

Minimising Danger So what can we do as parents to minimise the chances of our children being faced with a dangerous or violent situation?

[1] Power of intuition From a young age, teach children the power of intuition. Remember, we trust far more people than we distrust, so if your child feels uncomfortable around someone, it is significant. We must teach our children to honour the gut instinct that says something’s not right. This takes practice. On outings, ask your children to tell you how they reacted to someone you both just met. Get them to notice their first instinctual reaction - was it trust, shyness, distaste?

[2] Early signals Children need to be taught to recognise and react to early signals, as this is when they can turn away most predators.

Teach your child to be wary of strangers who try to be charming, offer unsolicited help and promises, and especially, ignores your child’s refusal of help.

According to De Becker, this is the most universally significant signal of danger as

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it is a sign that the predator is seeking to control them. Teach your child that it is okay to be blunt and even rude in this situation and explain to them that you (and other adults) will understand their rudeness if they turn out to be mistaken.

If children don’t make the mistake of waiting for very clear signals, then they can defeat most predators.

[3] I’m not a target Teach your children how to communicate clearly that they are not a target. This includes glaring, holding the stare, walking away immediately and raising their voice. Most predators will get the message and look for an easier target.

Although a placid person, I once used this technique to scare away a man who was hovering over my children in a way that made me very uncomfortable. My heart was pounding like a drum but he backed right off!

[4] Awareness Children should practise being aware of their surroundings. Predators look for victims who are going to be easy targets - the ones on their phones, looking at the ground, day dreaming, listening to music etc. Teach your child to always take note of who is around him or her and what is going on. If they notice someone approaching them, they can usually deter them with the previous “I’m not a target’ tactics and communicate that they will

not be an easy target.

[5] Privacy & Control Teach your teenage child about how predators aim to get privacy and control with them before they make a move.

Sexual predators are not dangerous to your child if they don’t have privacy and control. Therefore, if your daughter learns to recognise these situations early, she can take steps to change the situation before it becomes dangerous. For example, if a girl notices that her driving instructor’s directions are taking her out of populated areas, she can state “I wish to stay in familiar areas.” This clearly says to the predator that she is not going to be easily controlled, and in the majority of cases, the predator will abandon his plan.

Reacting to violence Senior Constable Russell Parker from the Cairns District Crime Prevention Office, emphasises the importance of empowering children to know that they have a right to say ‘No’ and that there are always people they can talk to, no matter what the problem. “Talk to kids about who they can turn to if they are feeling afraid or if someone is threatening them. Get them to list at least 5 people that they trust completely. It might be a parent, their grandma, or a teacher.

These are the people they can then turn to when they don’t feel safe. Predators often use threats of harm to the child or

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Empowering our kids to stay safe - continued... their family to ensure silence. Kids need to know that there is no secret so bad that they can’t talk to someone about it.”

Two specific strategies to teach your children about how to handle a potentially violent situation are: 1) Do the opposite of whatever you are told to do. This is what the attacker is most afraid of so train your child to do the exact opposite of what they’re told.

And 2) Breathe out. Most people forget to breathe when faced with danger which means their brain’s ability to think through the crises disappears.

Breathing out forces the body to start breathing again, which in turn allows a person to react quicker.

Enrolling your child in martial arts or selfdefence classes is a good way to give them the skills to protect themselves.

The reaction of most people when faced with an aggressive, loud in-yourface person is to freeze and their mind goes blank which allows the attacker

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time to get in close and take control.

Martial arts teach children to react automatically in crises and since those precious first few minutes are the most vital this can make all the difference in an attack. Most attackers will retreat in the face of a serious defence. If you can’t afford classes, you can make a game of surprising your child at home, and practising quick responses.

Preparing your children to be safe doesn’t mean making them fearful of the world. It’s about teaching them that there are techniques they need to master to stay safe, in much the same way that we teach our children how to deal with fire.

For more info read Gavin De Becker’s excellent book on preventing violence to kids, ‘Protecting the Gift’. The Qld Police Service also have brochures on protective behaviours. Go to http:// www.police.qld.gov.au/services/ersonal/ or call the Crime Prevention Unit.

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What are you afraid will happen if you slow down?

In the fast paced world that we live in today, many of us fall in to the trap of trying to be Supermum or Superdad. the things that need to get done are the first priority, then the things that should get done, and if there is any spare time (chortle, chuckle) we can then tackle the things that we would like to get done. If you have read any of my previous articles then I may sound like a broken record, but schedule, schedule, schedule. It will be your saviour.

The most important thing you can do, besides scheduling of course, is to make time for yourself at least once a week. Think about what activity really makes you calm, grounds you, makes you feel at peace with the world or ready to pick up your battle weapons again and face the week ahead. For each of us it will be different; yoga, bubble bath, golf, kickboxing or building rockets. It doesn’t matter what it is, but make sure you set time aside for yourself to do it.

In the fast paced world that we live in today, many of us fall in to the trap of trying to be Supermum or Superdad. We are juggling so many responsibilities that we often feel as though everything will come crashing down if we slow down. This pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect and achieve the impossible means that we inevitably fall short of our own expectations and then we burden ourselves even more by feeling guilty or unworthy. This is a very common vicious cycle that many of us subject ourselves to.

However, we don’t need to put ourselves through this anguish.

We are not Supermum or Superdad, we are just “Mum” and “Dad”. We need to create for ourselves a realistic routine where

I know that for some of us that may be hard to do, to set aside time just for ourselves. There may be feelings of guilt about doing something just for us, or feeling that “I can’t possibly do that, there’s not enough time”. I can only say that you will be much more effective if you take the time to recharge your own batteries at least once a week; more effective as a parent and more effective in getting through your long list of daily chores and responsibilities.

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Cyber-bullying: Electronic bullying and harassment

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By Michael Friganiotis In a recent study of education standards around the world, Australian primary schools were found to be amongst the worst in terms of bullying. The study reported that more than a quarter of Australian year 4 students said they had suffered bullying which means that our primary school students suffer bullying at a rate of almost 50% above the international average. These results have alarmed those involved in antibullying programs in schools over the past 6 years. Bullying is clearly still a problem and made all the more insidious and easier to perpetrate thanks to technology.

The internet and bullying For most people, bullying is an action which is taken against another person in order to cause harm, and is repeated in various forms over a period of time.

Bullying can imply verbal or physical contact. These days, it can also include virtual bullying via the Internet or mobile phone, involving offensive or malicious messages, e-mails, chat room or message board comments or, even more extreme, websites built with harmful intent towards an individual or certain groups of people. Cyber bullies also use mobile phones to take embarrassing pictures of others or send hurtful SMS/ MMS messages. All forms of online bullying have much greater impact than normal bullying since perpetrators are strengthened by a feeling of anonymity and victims have no place to hide from them – they can be victims night and day, virtually wherever they are.

Bullying undermines confidence and self-esteem. When a person is being harassed or bullied, then learning is restricted because the student is unable to focus, feels threatened and loses self-confidence. Students who feel threatened (either online or off) need the help of a trusted adult. We should also remember that the person doing the bullying is also in need of guidance so that this behaviour is not repeated in the future.

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Bullying and harassment are social problems. It is the responsibility of teachers and parents to investigate any allegation of such behaviour and work in family or in class to provide the best learning environment possible, whether in the classroom, on the playground or working online.

Dealing with cyber-bullying

· Deal with bullies by explaining that their behaviour can not be tolerated and should stop immediately. Try to find out what you can about their motives. Would they dare say or do the same things in real life?

· Always inform parents if their child is being bullied or is a bully himself.

When a bully uses the Internet or mobile phone to bully, the offensive behaviour doesn’t usually stop at the school gate and will probably continue from home.

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There are three golden rules to teach your children about dealing with cyber bullying or cyber-harassment: 1) make a copy of the offensive material if possible; 2) switch off the computer or mobile phone; and 3) report the incident to a trusted adult.

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Similar to face-to-face bullying, anyone being harassed should not respond (a bully who gets no response will eventually get bored and move on to someone else who might react).

So, children should be taught to stop any form of contact with the bully and then tell a trusted adult about the incident. This is particularly important so they don’t feel as though they are alone or have to deal with it themselves.

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· Children should not open e-mails from unknown sources. If an e-mail or SMS message is opened and found to be offensive, they should make a copy of the offensive material to show to a trusted adult. If possible, avoid letting the bully know the impact their offensive actions is having, as this may encourage them to continue.

Staff can also refer you to

· If the bully keeps sending offensive or harassing e-mails or messages an adult should seek to find out where they are being sent from and contact that service provider or mobile operator immediately to report the harassment.

Michael Friganiotis is Officer at the Cairns Family Relationship Centre.

Cairns Family Relationship Centre provides information about family relationships at all stages - forming new relationships, overcoming relationship difficulties or dealing with separation.

other services that help.

For further info Call (07) 4041 6063, email frccairns@relateqld.com.au or drop into 125 Grafton St

· Just as with other kinds of bullying, children should know they can come to you or another trusted adult anytime they are harassed online or via their mobile phone. If a cyber-bullying victim comes to you, reassure him/her and take the story seriously.

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Kids money: Leanda Kayess explains how mobile phones can teach your kids some important financial lessons Statistics show that children are getting mobile phones at earlier ages all the time. Some even suggest that children as young as seven are cutting deals with their parents to get a mobile phone; offering to take on extra chores around the house so that they can have mobile phones and pay for extra add-ons to their handset like top-up credit, ringtones, fascias and games.

[1] Do not, under any circumstances, get your kids a contract mobile!

Many parents have fallen foul of this and found themselves with a huge phone bill (it’s remarkably easy to run up a bill in excess of $1000 when you’re on it 24/7!). Kids are social animals, and will want to talk to their friends even if they saw them only half an hour ago. Of course, they don’t really understand what it costs to use a mobile phone and they also don’t really understand what it takes to pay off $1000 (it would take years to pay that off with their pocket money!). So, do yourself a favour and buy them a pre-paid mobile. This will teach them about rationing. They will soon discover that if you’re using a phone all the time, the credit will get used up very quickly and this will teach your child that money can run dry very quickly!

Hopefully they’ll learn the value of money, even if it’s your money.

Secondly, they’ll soon learn about how far $20 or $30 goes on a mobile phone if they use it unwisely. Two of the biggest lessons they will learn is the price difference between peak vs off-peak and just how much more incredibly expensive phone calls are vs text messages. They’ll also learn pretty quickly how to be concise with their communication and not to bother wasting credit on text messages that say things like: “ok”

[2] Set some rules

The mobile phone phenomenon has hit our kids generation and it’s here to stay but what does this have to do with teaching your kids about the value of money?

Simple: mobile phones are a perfect vehicle to teach your children about financial responsibility because it’s a little bit like handing them a budget and asking them to decide how it should be spent. They will learn some good lessons about money very fast but before you go out to buy a mobile for your child, here are a couple of tips to consider first:

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Children need to understand that owning a mobile phone is a privilege, not a right. However, having a mobile phone might encourage your child to become a bit anti-social with the family, so establish certain mobile-free zones in the house. At the dinner table, there should be no mobile use, and they should not be taking their phone to bed with them. Allow them a bit of privacy – no one of any age wants to feel their personal messages are being spied on – but if they learn that mobiles are for use at specific times only, they will learn self-control.

Make sure you stick to these rules. If you find that any of the restrictions are being overlooked, then don’t be afraid to take away the phone.

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Simply download the entry form from our website and tell us why they should win. For more details go to www.pakmag.com.au Entries close 15th December 2009. Terms and conditions apply.

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Diabetes: Australia has one of the highest diabetes rates in the world.

Matthew Calanna explains what it is and how to prevent it.

It is estimated that 7% of Australians have some form of diabetes but it is on the increase. It is a condition that occurs when the pancreas is unable to secrete enough insulin to maintain a normal blood sugar or glucose level. High blood sugar levels are a problem because if glucose isn’t removed from the blood stream quickly and efficiently it has a tendency to stick on to blood vessels and cause damage. Glucose is removed from the blood stream by insulin – a hormone that carries it in to muscle cells or stores in the liver There are 3 types of diabetes; Type 1, Type 2 & Gestational. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas has stopped producing insulin altogether and sufferers have to rely on daily insulin injections. It is usually a lifelong condition developed in childhood.

In Type 2 diabetes the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or enough “good quality” insulin. This type is generally caused by environmental factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, alcohol, smoking and stress. Type 2 diabetes usually develops over a number of years but there is also a growing trend of children developing this disease.

The other form of diabetes is gestational diabetes. In some ways this is similar to type 2 diabetes but the onset occurs during pregnancy. It usually disappears after pregnancy, but in some cases it continues or reoccurs later in life.

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Whilst diabetes is on the increase (escalating by 63% between 2000 and 2007), the vast majority of people with the condition have type 2.

Symptoms Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Type I onset is usually abrupt – excessive thirst & urination, blurred vision, muscle cramps, weakness & fatigue, tingling in the feet, slow wound healing & unexplained weight loss. Other symptoms such as irritability, hunger, blurred vision, confusion, headache and fatigue can be associated with blood glucose levels being too low (generally occurs when someone hasn’t eaten recently) and shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting which may occur if blood glucose levels are too high (person requires insulin).

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Type 2 the onset is gradual and symptoms may not even be noticed for a while. Typical symptoms include high blood pressure, urinary problems, gaining weight and foot or leg ulcers that won’t heal. More serious symptoms of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes include heart attack, stroke, blindness and kidney disease. It usually affects older people although between 1984-1999 the number of people diagnosed, including young adults, tripled.

What you can do to prevent or control diabetes? A healthy lifestyle including a good diet and exercise are important as well as the following supplements.

Type 1 Omega 3 Fatty Acids (fish) may prevent type 1 Minerals • Chromium - lower elevated serum triglycerides • Zinc - is often deficient in Type 1 and may lower elevated lowering blood sugar • Coenzyme Q10 - may improve circulation • Vitamins B3, C, D & E Type 2 • Plenty of dietary fibre • Omega3 Fatty Acids (fish) may prevent effects of high blood pressure Minerals • Chromium - normalises blood sugar levels • Copper - is often deficient • Zinc - is often deficient Matthew Calanna is a pharmacist and General Manager of Calanna Pharmacy.

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Delicious mandarins Mandarins are the convenient fast food of the fruit world. Small and easy to peel they’re a perfect nutritious snack for kids.

By Amanda Mathiot Like all citrus fruits, they are an excellent source of vitamin C although they also include other vitamins and minerals such as the B-group, calcium, beta-carotene, folic acid and dietary fibre. And, if all these health facts aren’t enough, they also have the added benefit of being low in calories.

After being cultivated in China for more then 3000 years, mandarins were

introduced to Australia and Europe in the late 19th century. There are over 6 different varieties available and they’re in season from April through to late October so hurry and make the most of them this month!

Being relatively perishable mandarins have a shorter life span than oranges.

They’re best stored at a cool room temperature for up to one week or in the fridge for up to two weeks. But in a house full of kids this isn’t usually a

problem (it is certainly not a problem in mine anyway!).

This common and inexpensive fruit is very versatile and can be used in lots of ways in the kitchen either in main meals like Chilli, Chicken and Mandarin Stir Fry or in salads, desserts or cakes. Sticky Mandarin Loaves or Chocolate Mandarin Mousse are both delicious examples.

Even the juice of the mandarin can be used in cooking or drinks.

Mandarin and Avocado Salad Ingredients:

Method:

• 3 tblsp fresh lime juice

[1] Using a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, vinegar, salt, and cayenne.

• 4 tsp honey • 1 tblsp balsamic vinegar • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper • 6 fresh mandarins • 1 fresh avocado, halved & thinly sliced cross-wise • 3 tblsp toasted sunflower seeds

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[2] Peel 3 long strips from a mandarin using a vegetable peeler, and cut the strips into matchstick-thickness pieces.

• Cut the mandarin segments cross-wise into 2 or 3 pieces.

• Add the avocado and mandarins to the bowl, and toss to combine.

• Chill the completed salad until serving time.

• Sprinkle with the toasted sunflower seeds immediately before serving

[3] Peel the mandarins and separate them into segments.

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10 reasons to weight train [1] You’ll lose more fat than you’ll gain in muscle The average woman who strength trains two-three times a week for eight weeks gains .80kg of lean weight or muscle, and loses 1.59kgs of fat.

[2] Your new muscle will help fight obesity As you add muscle from strength training, your resting metabolism will increase, so you’ll burn more calories all day long. For each kilogram (pound) of muscle you gain, you’ll burn 146.50 kilojoules (35 calories) to 209.50 kilojoules (50 calories) more daily. So, for example, if you gain 6.6kgs (3 three pounds) of lean muscle and burn 167.5 extra kilojoules (40 calories) for each kilogram (pound), you’ll burn 502.8 kilojoules (120 calories) more a day, or approximately 15,084 kilojoules (3,600 calories) more per month. That equates to a loss of 22 to 26.4 kilograms (10–12 pounds) in one year!

density you’ll ever have-unless you strength train. Research has found that weight training can increase spinal bone mineral density by 13 percent in six months. So strength training is a power tool against Osteoporosis.

[5] You’ll reduce your risk of diabetes Adult-onset diabetes is a growing problem for women and men. Research indicates that weight training can increase glucose utilisation in the body by 23 percent in four months.

[6] You’ll fight heart disease Strength training will improve your cholesterol profile and blood pressure, according to recent research. Of course, your exercise program should include cardiovascular exercise and flexibility training.

[9] It will work no matter how old you are Studies show that strength training improvements are possible at any age, including women in their 70s and 80s.

[10] You’ll strengthen your mental health A Harvard study found that 10 weeks of strength training reduced depression. *Source-IDEA Health and Fitness Association

[7] You will be able to beat back pain & fight arthritis

Moderate weight training increases a woman’s strength by 30-50 per cent.

Extra strength will make it easier to accomplish some daily activities, such as lifting children or groceries.

A recent 12-year study showed that strengthening the lower back muscles had an 80 percent success rate in eliminating or alleviating low back pain.

Other studies have indicated that weight training can ease arthritis pain and strengthen joints.

[4] Your bones will benefit

[8] You’ll be a better athlete

By the time you leave high school, you have established all the bone mineral

Strength training improves athletic ability. Golfers, for example, significantly

[3] You’ll be stronger

increase their driving power. Whatever your sport of choice, strength training may not only improve your proficiency but also decrease your risk of injury.

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invitation to a Cooking demonstration! do you wish you had more time to cook delicious, healthy meals for your family? Are you too tired to bother? Would you like to learn how to avoid those nasty additives and preservatives that are sapping your energy and damaging your health? Come along to our monthly Cooking Class and get some freSH ideAS that will help you get out of the ‘Tv dinner’ rut!

With this machine you can whip up a healthy, tasty, meal with basic ingredients in less than 20 minutes you’ll still have time to make dessert!

It will even wash itself for you! With today’s fast paced lifestyle, we cook far less than we used to. Home-made breads, jams, soups, sauces, salads, dips, cakes, desserts and biscuits are almost a thing of the past. We’ll show you the easy way to bring fresh, wholesome, nutrient-dense food back into your diet. So come along to our cooking class and learn to cook creatively, with the ‘world’s smallest, smartest kitchen’! You will see and sample six dishes - from sorbet through to dessert. Plenty of tips and recipes for healthy eating and allergy alternatives. HAve fun, Win prizeS And enjOy greAT fOOd!

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kids in the kitchen

parents in the pantry

Marshmallow Slice :)

Pear Cake

with Teah

Ingredients

• 3 Weet-Bix crushed • 1/3 cup caster sugar • 1 cup desiccated coconut • 1 cup plain flour • 150g butter, melted • 2/3 cup strawberry jam • 375g marshmallows

Method Preheat your oven to 180o (160o for fan forced). Line a slice tin with baking paper with the ends longer than the pan.

Combine all the dry ingredients and then mix in the melted butter.

Mix well and then tip into the slice tin and spread evenly.

Push down firmly with the back of a spoon.

An easy fun recipe for the kids to try :)

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One of the easiest cakes in the world to make :) Ingredients • 800g can of cut pears or two fruits (drained, keep juice) • 1 cup self raising flour, sifted • 3 eggs, lightly beaten • 1/2 cup castor sugar • 1/2 cup milk • Tblsp sifted icing sugar

Method This is the easiest cake in the world to make. If you have some unexpected guests arrive, you can make this up really quickly.

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[1] Very lightly grease the base of a 20cm flan pan.

Bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.

[2] Arrange fruit, cut side down, on flan base (eat any leftover!).

Take out of the oven and let cool a bit before speading the top with the jam.

[3] Put sifted flour into bowl and make a well in the centre.

Place on the marshmallows and then put back in the oven for a further 7 mins.

[5] Stir into a smooth batter and pour over pears.

Cool in the pan and then cut into squares to serve.

[7] Serve with dusted icing sugar and pear juice poured over the top. A little ice-cream always goes well too!

[4] Add eggs, sugar and milk.

[6] Cook for approximately 40mins.

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Healthy kids Why is it so important that we keep ourselves clean?

When your parents ask you to wash your hands, as much as it gets annoying hearing it so many times, do you really know why we should?

Well, washing your hands, regularly, is by far the best way to prevent (stop) unhealthy germs from spreading – which means you won’t get sick.

If you don’t wash your hands, especially if you are sick, you can easily spread your unhealthy germs directly to your family and other people. The ways germs can spread are through touching things such as; sharing drinking cups/bottles, bathroom/

kitchen bench tops, pens, computer keyboards, to name a few.

Ok, so when is a good time to wash your hands?

• Before and after eating • After blowing your nose, coughing and sneezing • After using the bathroom

So, now we know when to wash our hands, do we actually know how to properly wash them?

[1] Use warm water (not too hot for little hands).

[2] Use soap, it doesn’t have to be anti-bacterial (as this may cause dryness if you have sensitive skin).

[3] Lather soap (make foamy), wash between all your fingers and underneath finger nails.

• After touching animals • After playing outside • Before and after visiting family and friends, if they are unwell

[4] Rinse in warm water and pat dry with towel. Happy washing :)

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• Did you know your hair grows faster in the morning than at any other time of day.

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pak’s what’s on guide october RED = FAMILY DATE

Thu 1st

Fri 2nd

Sat 3rd

Sun 4th

Mon 5th

Tue 6th

Wed 7th

Thu 8th

Fri 9th

VENUE

Green = kids

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

Mondos Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Brothers Leagues Club Edmonton Library Gordonvale Library Mossman CWA Hall Brothers Leagues Club Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Trinity Beach Hotel Stratford Library Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Esplanade Cairns Esplanade Cairns Convention Centre Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Forest Gardens Community Centre Cairns Regional Gallery Mondos Brothers Leagues Club Atherton Chinatown Old Sugar Wharf Paradise Palms Atherton Golf Club Mondos Gordonvale Library Earlville Library Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club Manunda Library Townsville CWA Hall Mondos Smithfield Library Mossman Library Mossman Library Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Fogarty Park Fogarty Park Brothers Leagues Club Mondos

Singer Songwriter Night Live Music - Shells Live Music - Heritage on the Lagoon Live Music - Out of the Blue Storytime School Holiday Workshops: Craft Thermomix Cooking Demonstration Live Music - Kim Mullins Band Live Music - Mark Lane Drum Up Big Live Music - Tunes With Trent School Holiday Workshops: Drawing Live Music - Small Baggage Live Music - Usual Suspects Live Music - Kian Live Music - Paris Texas Taipans Vs Perth Wildcats Kaz & Gaz Karaoke Thermomix Cooking Demonstration ‘Paddocks of Play’ & ‘A Trip to Taterine’ Kids Exhibitions Sunday Brunch Live Music - Carrizma Aussie Wildlife Show Go Troppo Arts Festival C-Me Swim swimming school Nth Beaches opening Thermomix Cooking Demonstration Family Night with the Doyles Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Music - Small Baggage Live Music - Carrizma Storytime Thermomix Cooking Demonstration Singer Songwriter Night Baby Rhyme Time Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Music - Pauline Bradshaw Duo Live Music - Heritage on the Lagoon Light the Night supporting Leukaemia Foundation Barbary Coasters supporting the Leukaemia Foundation Live Music - Out of the Blue Live Music - Prodigal Sista

START TIME

5.00 PM 12.00 PM 2.00 PM 6.00 PM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 12.00 PM 7.00 PM 7.30 PM 3.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 11.00 AM 3.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 1.30 PM 10.00 AM 9.30 AM 6.00 PM 2.00 PM 5.30 PM 6.30 PM 5.00 PM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 5.00 PM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 12.00 PM 2.00 PM 5.00 PM 5.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM

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Cairns Esplanade Markets by thE lagoon

Pottery, Handcrafted Wall Hangings, Jewellery, Candles, Soap, Artworks, Children’s Clothing, Dresses, Shoes, Airbrush Hats, Aboriginal Art, Glassworks, Cards, Tea, Mango Products, Woodwork, Leadlight, Wild Nature Skin Care, Opals, Bone Carvings, Frog on a Log, Landscape and Underwater Photography, Gemstones, Dog Collars, Ceramics, Craftwork, Cairns on CD, Hair Braiding and Tarot... and much more...

every saturday 8am - 5pm by the lagoon

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pak’s what’s on guide october RED = FAMILY DATE

Sat 10th

Sun 11th Mon 12th Tue 13th

Wed 14

Thu 15th

Fri 16th

Sat 17th

VENUE

Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Cairns City Place Tanks Art Centre - Tank 4 Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 Cairns Esplanade Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Cairns Esplanade Paradise Palms Mondos Cairns Civic Theatre Stratford Library Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Civic Theatre Cairns Civic Theatre City Library Botanical Gardens Mondos Cairns Civic Theatre Cairns Civic Theatre Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Stratford Library Mossman Library Mossman Library Tanks Art Centre - Tank 3 Brothers Leagues Club Mondos Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Cazaly's Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Tanks Art Centre - Tank 3 Cairns Esplanade Cairns Esplanade Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton

Green = kids

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

Live Music - Frontear Marks Aussie Animal Show Relay Rockers - Rock N Roll Dance Group Live Music - Hear a Story Tell a Story Live Music - Rhythm & Groove Live Music - Barbary Coasters Live Music - George Telek and David Bridie Live Music - Shells Live Music - 4 In A Groove Live in the Auditorium - Ian Moss and Wes Carr Kaz & Gaz Karaoke Live Music - Barbary Coasters Cairns Classic: Golfing Showcase Family Night with the Doyles Fastest Boy (Theatre show for Kids) Storytime Live Music - Big Jim Live Music - Carrizma Fastest Boy (Theatre show for Kids) Fastest Boy (Theatre show for Kids) Storytime STARRY NIGHTS CINEMA - The Wizard of Oz (G) Singer Songwriter Night Fastest Boy (Theatre show for Kids) Fastest Boy (Theatre show for Kids) Live Music - Prodigal Sista Live Music - Heritage on the Lagoon Baby Rhyme Time Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Show - The Merchant of Venice Live Music - Shari Live Music - Azonic Live Music - Mitch the Muso Foreshore Fire Show Live Music - Tunes With Trent Live Music - Hip 2 Soul Live Music - Shari Live Show - The Merchant of Venice Live Music - Jaia Rain Live Music - In With Pando Live Music - 4 In A Groove Cox Plate

START TIME

12.00 PM 7.00 PM 7.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.30 PM 11.00 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 3.00 PM 7.00 AM 5.00 PM 6.00 PM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 9.45 AM 11.45 AM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 5.00 PM 9.45 AM 11.45 AM 12.00 PM 2.00 PM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 7.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 12.00 PM 7.00 PM 7.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 7.30 PM 11.00 AM 3.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM

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Sun 18th

Mon 19th Tue 20th

Wed 21th Thu 22th

Fri 23rd

Sat 24th

Sun 25th

Mon 26th Tue 27th

Wed 28th

VENUE

Peace Lutheran College Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Central Centre Stage Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Cairns Esplanade Atherton Tabllands Mondos Smithfield Library Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club Babinda Library Mondos Fred Moule Pavillion Earlville Library Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Mossman Library Mossman Library Brothers Leagues Club Mondos Fred Moule Pavillion Cairns City Place Cairns City Place Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Contours Cairns Fred Moule Pavillion Cairns Esplanade Cairns Esplanade Cairns Convention Centre Trinity Beach Hotel Brothers Leagues Club Fuller Sports Club Edmonton Brothers Leagues Club Fred Moule Pavillion Cairns Esplanade Cairns Esplanade Fred Moule Pavillion Mondos Fred Moule Pavillion Manunda Library Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club

Green = kids

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

Spring ANNUAL FAIR Live Music - Carrizma Cairns Water Week: FREE Kids Activities and Games Live Music - "Barbary Coasters" Live Music - The Hillbillygoats Tastes of the Tableland Family Night with the Doyles Storytime Live Music - Carrizma Live Music - Carrizma Storytime Singer Songwriter Night Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Storytime Live Music - Sweet K Live Music - Heritage on the Lagoon Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Music - Big Noise Live Music - 3's A Crowd Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Live Music - Vikarious Relay Rockers - Rock N Roll Dance Group Live Music - 4 In A Groove Live Music - Sweet K "Girls Night In" supporting Breast Cancer Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Live Music - Andy Smith & Eric Von Live Music - Latin Jazz Excursion Taipans Vs Adelaide 69ers Nikki The Clown - Kids Club Live Music - Cox Rhythm & Groove Kaz & Gaz Karaoke Live Music - Carrizma Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Live Music - The Hit Fanatics Crocodile Trophy Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Halloween Theme Night - Prizes for Best Dressed Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Baby Rhyme Time Live Music - Take 5 Live Music - Carrizma

START TIME

3.00 PM 6.00 PM 10.00 AM 1.30 PM 3.00 PM 10.00 AM 5.00PM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 10.30 AM 5.00 PM 9.00 AM 10.30 AM 12.00 PM 2.00 PM 10.30 AM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 9.00 AM 12.00 PM 7.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 7.00 PM 9.00 AM 11.00 AM 3.00 PM 6.00 PM 5.30 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM 9.00 AM 3.00 PM 9.00 AM 9.00 AM 5.00 PM 9.00 AM 10.30 AM 6.00 PM 6.00 PM

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Thu 29th

Fri 30th

Sat 31st

VENUE

Green = kids

blue = adults

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENT NAME

Fred Moule Pavillion Mondos Fred Moule Pavillion Mossman Library Mossman Library Cairns City Place Cairns Esplanade Brothers Leagues Club Mondos Fred Moule Pavillion Cairns City Place Ravizza Park Edmonton Brothers Leagues Club Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 Brothers Leagues Club Fred Moule Pavillion Cairns Esplanade Cairns Esplanade Trinity Beach Hotel Cairns Recreation Centre

Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Singer Songwriter Night Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Storytime Baby Rhyme Time Live Music - Flavez Live Music - Heritage on the Lagoon Live Music - Big Jim Live Music - 3's A Crowd Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Live Music - Rocket Fuel Battle of Bands in Edmonton Live Music - Swingin Alley Catz Live Music - Jeff Lang Live Music - Prodigal Sista Rush Surf Warehouse Clothing Sale Live Music - The Soul Objective Live Music - Meridian Nikki The Clown - Kids Club Halloween Party

START TIME

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regular weekly events Velvet Underground

Beginners Skate Session 10am ($8) General Skate Session 1pm ($11)

SAM POWERS EXTREME ILLUSIONS Every Monday through to Saturday @ 7.30pm

GO Bowling

SUN > Learn To Skate 10am ($8) General Skate Session 1pm ($11)

Cairns Recreation Centre

MON > Boot Camp 9.15am ($10) Teen/Kid Fitness 4pm ($7) Enduro Trg Session 5.30pm ($10) Indoor Hockey

Specials on all month for adults, kids, birthdays and groups!

Super Special Sunday Sessions - 3pm until late ($13.95 per person for 3 games)

THU > Boot Camp 6.30am ($10) Circuit Trg 9.15am ($10) Teen/Kid Fitness 4pm ($7) Circuit Trg 5.30pm ($10) FRI >

TUE > Boot Camp 6.30am ($10) Enduro Trg Session 9.15am ($10) Teen/Kid Fitness 4pm ($7) Turbo Fit Session 5.30pm ($10) Indoor Hockey 4pm

Boot Camp 6.30am ($10) Turbo Fit Session 9.15am ($10) Teen/Kid Fitness 4pm ($7) Boot Camp 5.30pm ($10) Teen Skate 7pm ($12)

WED > Boot Camp 9.15am ($10) Inline Hockey 4.30pm ($9) Boot Camp 6.30am ($10) Circuit Trg 9.15am ($10) Teen/Kid Fitness 4pm ($7) Circuit Trg 5.30pm ($10)

SAT > Boot Camp 7am ($10) Artistic Skate 8am ($7)

Esplande Lagoon Fun FREE Fitness

MON - Aqua Aerobics @ 6.30am & Walk / Run Circuit @ 5.15pm TUE - YOGA @ 6.30am WED - Sarge’s Army Boot Camp @ 5.30pm WED - Beach Volleyball Clinic @ 5.30pm THU - Pilates @ 6.30am & Petanque @ 10am THU - Aqua Aerobics Class @ 6.15pm THU - Learn to Run @ 5.30pm FRI - Aqua Aerobics @ 6.30am FRI - Mums & Bubs @ 8am SAT - Sahaja YOGA @ 7.30am, Aqua Aerobics @ 8.30am & BoxinFun @ 8am

Cazalys

Wed throught to Sat - Live Music @ 7pm

Brothers Leagues Club

Tues - Seniors Morning “Club Gold” @ 9.30 Every Sun - Kids Disco 3.30pm-6pm (ages 3-12yrs)

regular markets Atherton Markets

- the first Saturday of each month from 7am at Platypus Park, Herberton Rd

Babinda Markets

- the first Saturday of each month, except January, from 8am, Munro Street

Rusty’s Markets

- All day Friday, until 2pm Saturday and Sunday, Grafton Street, Cairns

Esplanade Markets

Cooktown Markets

- every Saturday from 8am - noon at Lions Park

Gordonvale Cottage Markets

- on the first Saturday of each month from 8am - noon at Norman Park

Port Douglas Markets

Innisfail Red Cross Markets

SPeewah Markets

Kuranda Markets

Tolga Markets

- held the 3rd Sunday of each month at Anzac Memorial Park

- Every Saturday from 8am - 4am at Fogerty Park, Cairns

- every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 9am - 3pm in Therwine St

Mt Sheridan Markets

Malanda Markets

- 2nd Saturday of every month

Night Markets

- Everyday from 4.30pm-11pm, Entry from Espanade or Abbott Street, Cairns

Northern Beaches Markets

- the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am - 3pm, Smithfield Shopping Centre

Tanks Art Centre Markets

- the last Sunday of each month from 9am-1pm, Cairns

Mossman Markets

- every Saturday from 7am - noon under the raintrees in Mossman - every Sunday from 8.30am - 2pm at Anzac Park - Every Sunday 8am-2pm Carpark of the Speewah Tavern, Speewah Road. 6ks past Kuranda - the first Sunday of each month at Morrow Park Race Course

Tully Markets

- the 3rd Saturday of each month from 6am - noon at Jack May Park

- every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the Tully Showgrounds.

Mareeba Markets

Yungaburra Markets

Mission Beach Markets

Swap Meet @ Rodeo Drive-in Mareeba

- the 2nd Saturday of each month at Centenary Park, Byrnes Street - 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 6.30am - noon, Opposite Hideaway

Monster Markets

- the last Sunday of each month from 8am - 2pm, April til Nov at Marcs Park

- Held the 4th Saturday of each month from 7.30am - 12.30pm in the Main Street - open every Sunday from april til september, Highway 3 (Near Bremerton Airport)

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How to do a scorpion BY: Tamara Cameron www.awesomecheerleading.com PART 1 Stretch 1: You will need to have your splits flat - so make sure you keep working on these.

Stretch 2: You need to overstretch your splits by bending your back foot up to your head while in splits.

Stretch 3: laying on your stomach use a dog leash to pull your foot to your head while keeping the other foot and your hips on the floor. (use the handle of the leash for your foot).

Stretch 4: You will need help with this one. With your chest against the wall and keeping one foot on the ground (don’t let your knee bend) get a friend to gently lift from your knee to get your foot behind your head.

Balance 1: practice standing on one foot, ensure your bottom knee is not bent (advanced tip try to balance on a can of baked beans).

See if you can spot the 5 differences.

Don’t stop until you find them all!

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Stretch and Balance: Use the dog leach to pull the scorpion while standing up, make sure you keep your knee locked (do not let it bend).

science Making a Lava Lamp Materials you will need:

Steps:

• Water

(1) Fill the bottle three fourths (3/4) of the way with vegetable oil.

• Baby oil or vegetable oil

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• Food colouring

(2) Fill the rest of the bottle with coloured water.

• Clear plastic bottle with lid (small)

(3) Close the lid tightly.

Mix some water and baby oil with a few drops of food colouring in a plastic bottle and watch a lava lamp in action.

(4) Turn the bottle on its side – watch as the colour moves through the oil in funny shapes and blobs.

The water and the oil do not mix because the water has more density than the oil.

(5) Enjoy this fun and moving experiment!

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Bulletin #23 The totally amazing, incredible, fantastic adventures of Bopstar, Bree and the Boppers!

Bulletin: Part XXIII

drool pouring out of its mouth and was two and three times larger than any normal human. Bree knew that brute force wouldn’t suffice to defeat these villains and realized that if they were to escape their clutches, the Boppers would have to outsmart these crooks.

All of a sudden, the evil villain leader barged in through the door and began speaking to his goons, but he wasn’t speaking to them in English. In all of their travels, the Boppers had never heard this language before and it seemed to be some kind of strange dialect from ancient times. Even though the Bopstars couldn’t understand what he was saying, he was definitely upset with somebody, about something.

Last Edition: All the world leaders were listening in as the evil villain made his demands… “If you want your precious world heritage areas to continue to exist, then you will need to pay $10 billion dollars within 72 hours. If you choose not to co-operate, then I will have no choice but to destroy the GBR and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.”

With several hours already passed, the Boppers only had 65 hours before the Far North Queensland coast would never look the same again. Time was of the essence and if they were to stop this crazed madman then they would need to act quickly.

“Why would someone want to ruin such a beautiful landscape? Its madness!” stated Trent, as he paced around the room. He was right! Why would he want to destroy the beautiful rainforest and the spectacular coral reefs? To stop this madman, the boppers needed to firstly, escape the chefs’ headquarters, which wasn’t going to be easy. Each snarling ghoul had huge teeth,

Once he had finished speaking to his fearless followers, the evil leader turned to the Bopstars and said, “Not long now my little friends. Soon the leaders of the world will have no choice but to pay me the ransom and I will be the richest, the evilest, most cunning villain in the world! Mwahhahahahahah! I will then deal with you two later.” With that, he turned away, pushed out the door and could be heard laughing in the corridor as he disappeared into the shadows.

Bree suddenly remembered a particular gadget that she had hidden between her toes. It was the newest and most clever device that Bopstar had invented and now was the perfect time to use it. Bree looked over at Trent and winked, letting him know that she was up to something. With the quick flick of her foot, the BrightlyReminising-Employ-Emplicator device, also known as the B.R.E.E. gadget, flew out of her boot and landed just in front of Trent’s leg. “Trent! Quickly press the blue button!

Do it now!” yelled Bree. Trent leaned over, and what seemed like slow motion, pressed the button.

To be continued…

Where there’s a SHOW that needs a GLOW, a SMARTY that needs a PARTY, Bree and the boppers are ready to entertain the people of Cairns! But when Trouble arises and there’s no one else to call, The Bopstars use their Super Special Powers and embark on Exciting Expeditions to protect and preserve.

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pak review Hanah Montana > Rating: G > Category: Family > Released on DVD: 21/10/09 Being a superstar as well as a normal teenager is getting even more complicated for Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus). Her crazy double life as pop sensation Hannah Montana is taking its toll on the teen and her family. So Miley’s dad, Robby Ray Stewart (Miley’s real-life father, Billy Ray Cyrus) decides a visit to the family farm in Tennessee to celebrate Grandma Ruby’s (Margo Martindale) birthday will bring his little girl back down to earth. Far away from the bright lights and the big city, Miley reconnects with childhood friend Travis (Lucas Till). Their budding romance, along with the love of her family and friends, gives Miley some much-needed perspective on life. But when her pushy publicist (Vanessa Williams) comes calling and a smarmy reporter (Peter Gunn) tries to dig up the dirt on Hannah, Miley is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. For your chance to win a Civic Prize Pack simply tell us the name of one of Miley Cyrus’ songs.

Civic & PakMag Competition Send your answer to: Civic Comp, PO Box 7433, Cairns, Qld 4870 or email us at: competitions@pakmag.com.au. Don’t forget to add your details (Name, Age, Email, Address and Phone Number). Entries close 21st October 2009.

Walking on the

Wild side Hi everyone, I wanted to tell you about one of my best friends, my horse Buddy. Buddy is twelve years old and we spend a lot of time together. Most weekends Mum, Buddy, Rocky (our dog), my brother Justin and I go away to gymkhanas and ride. It’s fun because we get to see lots of other people and their horses. This year we also took Buddy to the Cairns Show and I rode him in the pairs with my friend Sophie and her horse Evening. We came second. Most days I ride Buddy after school with my friends. I feed him and our other horses, every morning and every night. Buddy loves to swim so next weekend when we go to Mossman we will take him to the beach for a swim.

There’s lots happening at Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve at the moment.

Our two new Bengal tigers, Manas and Khan, are on display and Chanee our gibbon is also on Hippo Island. It’s great to watch him swinging high up or calling with his very very loud call. See you when you come up to visit us at Cairns Wildlife Safari Reserve.

Jemma

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In Australia there are two species of crocodiles, the Estuarine Crocodile (otherwise known as the salt water crocodile) and the Freshwater Crocodile. This month we’ll look at some interesting facts about the Estuarine Crocodile and next month, we’ll look at the smaller Freshwater Crocodile.

The Estuarine Crocodile is the largest crocodile growing to an average of 5-6 metres for a grown male and 3-4 metres for a grown female. This crocodile can be found in salt water, estuarine water (where the salt and the fresh water mix in a river), or just fresh water either in lakes, swamps, creeks or rivers.Estuarine Crocodiles are Australia’s largest predator, feeding on anything which may come into their territory or home. Fish, turtles, birds and small mammals are just a few animals which could be on the menu.

Estuarine Crocodiles are a danger to humans. They have the ability to sneak up on their prey including us if we enter into their territory.

Crocodiles can feel humans, through vibration, entering their habitats and they don’t want us there. Large yellow crocodile warning signs are important for our safety. If there is a sign warning that crocodiles are present within the river, beach, lake or creek, do not go near the water. Crocodiles can not be seen when they are hiding under the water, and they can not be seen when they are swimming under water towards you.

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Crocodiles have 3 eye lids?

Crocodiles have an upper and a lower eyelid which covers their eye completely when closed, their third eye lid is transparent, is sideways and used when the crocodile goes underwater or attacks its prey.

A fully grown crocodile can survive up to 12 months without eating?

Crocodiles are opportunistic feeders; meaning when the opportunity is there to eat it will take it. Crocodiles eat as much as they can during the warmer months and store fat in their tails and cheeks for the cooler months or when there is limited food to eat. They can survive a long time without eating by living off their fat stores.

Crocodiles have been around for over 200 million years? Fossils of ancient crocodiles date back as far as when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Crocodiles are often referred to as “modern day dinosaurs”.

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Toddler tantrum triggers: Elaine Seager finds out what most often causes toddlers to flip will behave badly in order to get it. Dr. Green suggests that this is one addiction that you don’t want to try and cure them of. The best way to protect your toddler’s emotional wellbeing, and your sanity in the process, is to take time to notice and connect with them when they’re demanding attention. For many parents the extraordinary amounts of attention that a toddler needs may seem ridiculous but the only way to guarantee a peaceful household is to give it to them!

Given that most toddlers like to be the star of the show, another trigger for tantrum behaviour is jealousy and competition. Most resent intruders on their stage and kick up an almighty stink if they find themselves having to share the limelight with someone else. This is particularly apparent when child number two arrives. The best way to handle sibling rivalry is to keep them all busy and make sure you give enough individual attention to each child so nobody feels left out.

Toddlers will also compete with adults for attention so accept that having a chat with Daddy about the bills is a conversation best left for after bedtime. In fact, any adult conversations are best kept short and to the point when toddlers are around!

Frustration also sets toddlers off. They have lots of great ideas about things they want to do but most are simply above their level of ability and coming to terms with their limitations is a major source of frustration for them. This is a natural part of a toddlers learning process and the best way to cope with it is to be understanding and give them encouragement, or a cuddle if things don’t work out the way they want.

Living with a toddler can be challenging to say the least but according to Dr Christopher Green’s book ‘New Toddler Taming’ all toddler behaviour originates from a small handful of very predictable triggers. He asserts that if parents know and understand what these are they can avert 90% of tantrums.

So what are these triggers? The first one is blatantly obvious – attention seeking. Just like celebrities and politicians, toddlers are attention addicts. They need to be the centre of attention at all times and not giving them attention guarantees that they

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Separation anxiety starts at around 7 months of age, peaks just after their first birthday and then gradually wanes over the next 3 years. Every time parents go away toddlers are wondering if you’re coming back and this can cause some challenging behaviour patterns. They feel most safe and secure when you’re around and like to constantly check where you are. This is perfectly normal behaviour so providing understanding and reassurance is the best way to handle it.

It’s easy to forget how sensitive toddlers are to what’s going on around them but they pick up on changes, stress and tensions in their environment even if they don’t understand what’s going on and this can cause them to be irrational and irritable if things seem unstable. They may drive you mad at times but remember all they need is love and cuddles!

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Sleepy tips for littlies Australian sleep experts recommend children under the age of five have between 11 and 13 hours of sleep for every 24 hour period. Sufficient sleep has several benefits for children.

Research by the University of South Australia’s Sleep Centre has found kids with behaviour issues are five times more likely to have sleep problems such as night terrors, sleep walking and difficulty getting to sleep. They also found not having enough sleep as a toddler or preschooler can affect growth development which can cause obesity.

Getting young children to sleep is not always easy so here are some top tips:

1) Watch what they eat Avoid big meals too close to bedtime and make sure they are eating a diet mainly consisting of fresh foods. Foods containing too much salt or preservatives can make sleeping difficult.

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2) Establish a bedtime routine It’s really important to create a consistent daily routine so that children know what’s coming and understand the transition from fun time to bed time. Having a warm bath, reading a story and playing restful music can all be used as a trigger to enable children to fall asleep more easily. Also, as much as possible, put them to bed at the same time every day.

3) Make them comfortable Remember to take them for a toilet stop before bed and check that the temperature in the room is comfortable.

you want a good night’s sleep. Whilst children’s bedrooms should be a place they want to spend time in, they also need to be conducive for sleep.

5) Soothe their senses Lullaby’s and gentle classical music are known to help calm children down in readiness for sleep but the rhythmic sounds of didgeridoo music are also effective. Whatever music you choose, the key is to use instrumental music (ie. no words). You could also try using some essential oils or place the familiar smell of a favourite toy or blanket nearby too.

4) Create a ‘sleepy’ environment Televisions and computers in the bedroom are a no-no for anybody if

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Keep your baby cool in summer With the summer months approaching fast we all know how hard it can be to cool down our cars. It is impossible to park in the shade every time and the air conditioner only cools down the air in the car, not the seats or buckles. Ever wished you had a baby car seat cover to cool down the hottest of baby seats? In August 2009, Liquorice Mint announced the exclusive arrival in Australia of a great product called Cold Seat: a freezable car seat cooler.

Cold seat is a safety seat cover made of durable cotton fabrics with sleeves that hold ice packs.

Simply freeze the cold seat at home, and then place in the seat to cool it down. You then remove the product before you put your child in their car seat. Hey presto the seat, harnesses, buckles and attachments are cooled down.

They fold up and store easily and have been used by the biggest of stars including Gwen Stefani, Minnie Driver, Jessica Alba and Halle Berry. They can be used while out and about with your kids.

The original cold seat is available exclusively in Australia from www.licoricemint.com for $79.95 (+ shipping).

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pak parent Backpacks 4 Aussie Kids Despina Parakas tells us what inspired her to create ‘Backpacks 4 Aussie Kids’, a local cause in Innisfail that gives back packs to children taken in to foster care. foster care with nothing more than the clothes on their backs.

Babies often have nothing at all. Since carers may not have the right size clothes at the ready, chances are that child remains in what they are wearing until the carer or agency can organise things. I went to bed that night with that conversation going around in my head. I knew I had to do something to help these poor kids. I woke up the next day with the idea of creating backpacks full of essential items to give to children going in to care. I then emailed my contacts list and the response was so amazing that it spurred me on to create the website and ‘Backpacks 4 Aussie Kids’ was born.

I’m an Early Childhood teacher and during my time in this profession I’ve taught many children who were at various stages of foster care. There have also been quite a few that I suspected might be on their way to needing care and just knowing the hardship these kids were facing always made me wish I could do something more for them. So, my partner and I started looking into the process of becoming foster carers before we started our own family. Whilst we don’t have our own children yet, I am already a step-mum to two grown up boys. I came in to their lives when they were teenagers you could say I’ve done it all backwards!

So, we are currently going through the training process of becoming foster carers. To be a carer you need to have a ‘blue card’ and a criminal history check which takes around 3 months. During this time the agency runs workshops and seminars on different aspects of fostering and gives carers basic training on the typical emotions and issues we may need to deal with. For example, a child may feel extreme grief at the thought of losing their parents or guilt because they like it in their new placement and want to stay there. These kinds of emotions can result in aggressive acting out or passive withdrawal. During this process I was talking with a placement support worker from the agency about what to expect when a child first arrives. She told me how many children arrive in

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Since then I have received about 60 backpacks from individuals and businesses and I’ve filled and delivered 30 to the Families Plus foster care agency in my local town. More backpacks will be distributed to their other offices around the region. I fill the backpacks from my spare room at home.

It’s really important that the backpacks are new or in great condition so the children can’t be immediately identified as ‘in need’ or ‘in care’. The bags I have look like every day ordinary school backpacks. These backpacks become the child’s personal property and they’re filled with a couple of sets of clothes, pyjamas, undies, toothbrush and toothpaste, a soft toy and a blankie as well as a torch (to give a little comfort in a strange house during the first few weeks of placement). Any extras available also go into the bags, like colouring-in books or toys, make-up and diaries (for the older kids) and photo albums, so the child can begin to create new memories or keep pictures of their family etc.

If you would like to help Despina with this important local cause you can donate via the website at http:// backpacks4aussiekids.viviti.com or contact her directly on 07 4061 3534 (email despinaparakas@yahoo.com.au) if you’d like to send items. In Cairns, you can also speak to Jo Klein on 07 4039 2440 (email is joklein77@hotmail.com). Despina has also recently created a cause page on Facebook (http://apps. facebook.com/causes/288131?m=edd8a396).

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Sanctuary Palm Cove Elaine Seager proves that the words children & sanctuary really can go together sometimes!!!

Sanctuary Palm Cove is just that.

Peaceful and tranquil, it’s full of all the 5 star amenities you’d expect if you wanted to hide away from the world and give yourself a much earned retreat. But surprisingly, most of the accommodation, whilst very luxurious, is centred on self catering apartments and believe it or not, this is a sanctuary where the kids are actually welcome!

enjoyable (although we had to supply the champagne!). They’ve been designed to make the most of our tropical climate so there’s plenty of cross breezes and shade cloth to keep the temperature comfortable (and there’s obviously aircon if all else fails). Across the resort there are 21 apartments in total although we barely noticed anyone else being there.

Hidden away at the north end of the esplanade (just behind the caravan park) I have to say that I didn’t even know it existed. You enter the resort through inconspicuous electronic gates which then open out in to a 3 acres of lush tropical gardens, beautiful melaleuca trees and a huge lily pond. You can’t help but immediately relax even if there’s a toddler in the back seat!

This is a locally owned small boutique resort and it really does feel like you’re getting away from it all even though it’s just up the road. I don’t know whether the owners will still want to welcome children after my daughter left her dirty finger marks all over everything but if you really want to treat yourself without the hassle of travelling too far away then the Sanctuary is well worth considering.

Our 2 bedroom apartment was extremely spacious with a large private balcony, fantastic dining area with bi-fold doors and wonderful views, a fully equipped kitchen and absolutely everything else you could think of to make your stay

Within the grounds there is also a 25 metre heated lap pool, spa, children’s pool and BBQ facilities so you could quite easily stay at the resort and go nowhere else at all, but one of the great things about the Sanctuary is that it is

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only a very short walk to the restaurants on Williams Esplanade (and the children’s playground). Whilst you’re staying in Palm Cove you obviously have access to some of our regions best restaurants, most of which are child friendly, including Nu Nu. There aren’t a lot of budget options for eating out in Palm Cove though so self catering apartments make a stay there much more viable if you’re taking the family along (although babysitters can also be arranged!).

All of the restaurants in Palm Cove are open for Christmas lunch so why not treat yourselves to a few days away from it all so Mum can put her feet up too!

Sanctuary Palm Cove is located at 6 Cedar Road. Prices start from $195 for a minimum 3 night stay ($395 for a 2-bed apartment).

For more information go to www. sanctuarypalmcove.com.au. For an overview of all the self catering apartments available in Palm Cove go to www.fnqapartments.com.au.

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PakMag’s top 10 absolutely free daytrip activities in TNQ

By Peace Mitchell [1] Muddy’s playground is the perfect place for a free fun day out with the kids, you could literally stay here all day with so many great play areas to explore including water play, sand play, swings, slides and climbing. For older kids the skate park is right next door.

[2] Halloran’s Hill in Atherton is a great place to take the family. Fabulous views of the Cairns Highlands, BBQ’s, a children’s playground and a rainforest walk where you often see wallabies and pademelons!

[3] The Lake Tinaroo day use area features two excellent children’s playgrounds and a long pram-friendly path for strolling along the lakefront; you can also swim or hire canoes and take the kids for a paddle.

[4] The spectacular waterfalls region of the Cairns Highlands is great to explore.

Within easy driving distance of Millaa Millaa Falls, you can visit both Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls. There are short rainforest walks at each of the falls. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife because tree kangaroos are often spotted in the

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trees around here and platypus can sometimes be seen swimming in the creeks too!

[5] The Mareeba Heritage Museum and info centre has a host of information about the attractions, culture and history of the area including numerous interactive displays and free maps. It’s open from 8am-4pm seven days a week.

Just next door you’ll find a large park with shady trees, picnic tables and a playground for the kids too.

[6] Crystal Cascades is a beautiful completely natural place to visit, just 20 minutes from the heart of Cairns. Pack a picnic lunch as you won’t find any cafes here, but what you will find is untouched natural beauty at its best.

[7] Josephine Falls is only about 45 minutes drive from Cairns. There is a lovely walk which is pram friendly, taking you through tropical rainforest and rewarding you with a spectacular waterfall at the end. Watch out for an amazing variety of plants and animals including brush turkeys, king parrots, butterflies, musky-rat kangaroos and goannas.

[8] The beaches north of Port Douglas are wonderfully remote. No snack bars or souvenir shops, just pristine ocean and sand where the forest meets the sea. Some of the beaches worth visiting are Noah Beach, Cape Tribulation, Coconut Beach and Emmagen Beach.

These beaches are beautiful and showcase TNQ at its best. Some of them have short rainforest walks. There are no stinger nets though.

[9] Flecker Botanical Gardens include a large selection of Australian natives and exotic tropical plants from all over the world. Children love the maze-like pathways through mysterious vegetation, under shady branches, over bubbling creeks and past fragrant flowers. Spot a range of vibrant butterflies also enjoying the beauty of this magical place.

[10] Mission Beach has four long sandy beaches where kids can run and run South Mission, Wongaling, North Mission and Bingil Bay. There are lush green rainforest trails to explore and are highly recommended for taking the children to.

Watch out for the cassowary and a large variety of other interesting rainforest birds and other animals.

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No laughing matter: Why encouraging your child’s sense of humour is so important liked by their peers and more able to handle challenges like teasing or bullying Having an appreciation of the funny side of life also helps them see things from different perspectives, grasp unconventional ideas and see beyond the obvious.

And, it improves their self esteem and helps them to not take themselves and life too seriously.

As parents we intuitively start to teach our children about laughter from the time they’re babies. We smile, blow raspberries and make goofy faces to get a giggle. Retaining this playful attitude towards children as they grow enables them to develop a light attitude towards life. If you haven’t already heard, life really isn’t meant to be serious – it’s just us cranky adults who decided that!

What else can you do to encourage your child’s sense of humour?

1. Be a good role model - make jokes, tell funny stories and laugh a lot (especially when they accidentally tip the milk container over their heads and all over the floor).

2. Laugh at your child’s jokes, even if they’re not funny. My 3 year old daughter currently likes to play her ‘funny’ fish game a lot which involves her sticking words on to the front of the word fish. It goes like this: she shouts things like ‘Barbie fish’, ‘window fish’ or ‘fridge fish’ and we roll around splitting our sides. Admittedly it’s a joke that wears thin pretty quickly but she thinks she’s quite the comedian and that in itself is funny.

By Elaine Seager Children laugh on average 200 times a day. Adults laugh on average less than 20 times a day. Who realised growing up was so serious? And, given that research consistently proves that laughter makes you healthier, it seems we have a lot to learn from our kids.

There have been reported cases in the media of people who’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness (eg. cancer) and then cured themselves with a diet of hilarious comedy movies.

Laughter has been proven to have many health benefits since it is the body’s natural mechanism for ridding itself of stress and anxiety. People who engage in regular giggling are less likely to be depressed, they have lower heart rates, pulses and blood pressure and they have better digestion. So, it’s official, regular bouts of silliness keep you healthy and the more you laugh the less ill you get.

For children, having a well developed sense of humour not only means having more fun, it also means they are better

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3. Show kids how adults laugh together too and encourage them to share funny observations or reactions, even when you’re around other adults.

4. Surround them with humour. Buy funny books and watch funny movies and TV shows.

Whilst encouraging a sense of humour in kids is important, it’s obviously also important for them to learn boundaries. If they tell a hurtful or inappropriate joke, it’s best not to laugh and then take the time to explain why that particular joke wasn’t funny. Also, toilet humour, whilst often hilarious in the home, is not always appropriate in other situations so may need to be gently discouraged!

Humour is very social. It helps glue families together and it helps children develop friendships. Would you prefer your children to remember you as being fun or grumpy?

P.S Why did the chicken cross the road? To prove to the possum it could actually be done.

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“What I wish I knew before I became a mother” Bree James finds out more about the local authors of a new book about motherhood ‘What I wish I knew before I became a mother’ is a new book about motherhood written by local mums and sisters, Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner.

Peace and Katy are passionate about motherhood and the importance of supporting mothers. “We believe that the most important person in a child’s life is their mother and if we want children to grow happily and well we need to support mothers in their role of doing this,” Peace explains.

local women, implementing a community literacy initiative called ‘Books for Bubs’, coordinating a 12 month parenting program for new mothers, changing local government legislation and establishing a dedicated parenting room for the Innisfail CBD. All in all they’ve been very busy!

Over the past 6 years the authors have been actively supporting local mothers and families with young children and have implemented a diverse range of programs and projects through their Innisfail based group Mothers Helping Others.

In 2006 Peace and Katy, together with two friends, cofounded this non-profit organisation with a vision to help families with young children in practical and tangible ways.

‘What I wish I knew before I became a mother’ is a personal collection of all the things they have learned on their journey in to motherhood. Between them they have 5 children, Katy has son Leo and daughter Lily and Peace has 3 boys, Alex, Max and Knight. As with most Mums, motherhood has changed their lives dramatically and it was after speaking to many other women with children of all ages they found their challenges were common experiences for all new mothers.

As part of this organisation Peace and Katy have been involved with a diverse range of innovative and communityminded projects including publishing a book of children’s stories and artwork, rebuilding damaged playgrounds, establishing a supported playgroup for families in need, holding a photography workshop and exhibition, holding glamorous Girl’s Night Out events for

The book is intended to share tips and advice for new and expectant Mums.

As Katy explains “Becoming a mother is not simply about giving birth and waiting for your maternal instincts to kick in. Learning to take care of a baby takes time and we wanted to help mothers realize this and be prepared for the adjustments that it takes. We also wanted to reassure new mothers and

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With this new book they are now going beyond their local community and hope to be able to empower, inspire and encourage mothers everywhere.

help make this journey a little easier for them” This book is refreshingly different from all the usual books in this genre because of it’s beautiful presentation. It is filled with full page photographs depicting tranquil scenes, flowers, family and, of course, babies.

‘What I wish I knew Before I Became a Mother’ is an ideal gift for any new or expectant mums. It is available from local bookstores throughout North Queensland. To contact the authors email info@lovebeingamother.com.au

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Beachside Collage What we had at home: • Yellow paint

• Now the sky should be dried. Start working on the ocean. We found the best way to do this was. Put some glue on a section then rip up the cellophane paper and glue down.

• White paint • Blue cellophane paper • Sand • Ruler • Pencil or felt pen

• Repeat this step until the whole section of your ocean is covered.

• Paint brushes or sponges • Scissors

By Amanda Mathiot To make your life easy we have partnered with Overflow to create special craft packs that you can pick up from any Overflow store in FNQ. This month we have collated everything together for you to make this beachside collage. So go to Overflow and pick up your craft pack and spend some time with your kids getting crafty.

What you will need: Overflow pack includes:

• Coloured corrugated cardboard

• Make whatever you want on your ocean. We chose boats.

• Container for mixing paints (we used an old egg carton)

• Cover your larger boat stamp with paint.

• Container with some water to wash out brushes (we used an old margarine container)

• Stamp down onto the back of your foam sheet and then cut it out.

Getting Crafty

• Remove the paper protecting the sticky side and glue down on the ocean.

• Divide your canvas into three parts.

One for the sky, one for the ocean and one for the beach. It doesn’t need to be equal, we made the sky bigger, then the ocean was the next in size and the beach was the smallest.

• Get your child to paint the sky. This is where you can get inventive. If you have sponges or other painting tools, let your child experiment with them.

Mix some white and blue paint together to make a lighter sky colour. This is a great opportunity to talk to them about mixing colours.

• Blue paint • Canvas 40cm x 40cm • Foam sheets sticky pack 8pk • Eva stamps: (ocean theme) • PVA glue • 1pkt large craft shells

• While the sky is drying, your child can start painting the sand yellow.

• Glue your sand and some shells on the beach.

• Cut out a circle and some thinner rectangles from either the foam or corrugated card. Glue in the sky for your sun.

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Switching kids on to swimming

By Hayley Williams Most parents are aware that drowning is the number one cause of death in the under 5’s and how important it is to teach them water safety skills as early in life as possible. But whilst many parents begin taking their children to swimming lessons, many lose interest along the way either because their child has a case of the ‘water wobbles’ or, if they’re older, they assume that the swimming lessons at school are sufficient.

Learning to swim is a long-term process and children, at any level of swimming ability, require persistence and consistency from parents and teachers to grow in to strong competent swimmers. It’s not unusual for children to get the ‘water wobbles’ at some point, in fact most of them do, but whilst this can be distressing for parents it’s important to remember that most will eventually settle back down again. Of course, if a child is reluctant to get in the water, they should never be forced to take part, but with patience and reassurance they can overcome the wobbles and enjoy the

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water again. This is very much a part of the process and no reason to give up.

It’s really important to see swimming as a long term commitment and if you’re having problems with a reluctant child it’s a good idea to have fun swimming as a family between lessons to spark their interest and make them feel confident again.

For young children it may not seem important to carry on with lessons if this happens because they’re not actually learning to swim. Bubs & Tots classes are really about gaining confidence and familiarity with water and teaching them some safety skills. But, children who start lessons early have been shown to have a greater natural affinity with water and take to proper swimming lessons much more easily.

So how do you keep your children switched on to swimming after they’ve learned to swim?

Bridging the gap between learn-to-swim and squad programs, is a swim program called “Aquatic Pathways” which is

focused on keeping young people engaged in learning to swim. This program offers children the opportunity to be involved in a variety of aquatic activities including surf education, water polo and snorkeling techniques.

They also continue to learn all the four competitive strokes of swimming including starts and turns. Importantly it is not just about swimming up and down the pool following a black line and it involves lots of fun and excitement in a non-competitive environment. At the same time they are developing their swimming skills whilst gathering knowledge about water safety in a variety of water environments.

So, keep your kids swimming – it’s great exercise and it really is a gift for life.

Hayley is the owner Cairns’ leading swim school C-Me Swim. C-Me Swim offers Aquatic Pathways at both Edge Hill and Paradise Palms. To find out more information call 4053 2549 or email edgehill@cmeswim.com.au or visit paradise@cmeswim.com.au

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eating out Thank goodness you’re here Bobby’s Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant flavours of his home country of Vietnam. What I loved about eating here is that the food caters perfectly to our hot tropical climate and I was left feeling refreshed at the end of the meal.

We began our meal with a round of freshly juiced apple, ginger and pineapple drinks from the juice bar. With taste buds tingling we were then served one of the house specials of Chinese-style steamed scallops topped with minced ginger, chilli and shallots. They are served on the shell and are the best value in Queensland for $9.90/dozen. Next stage was the beef noodle soup better known as Pho Tai which came as a very generous serving and made me want to slurp noisily like a child!

By Nathen Dainney Aplin Street, Cairns has recently become the new home for legendary Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Bobby and his wife Meagan are founders of the famous Ben’s Restaurant in Woolloongabba, Brisbane where they honed their craft for over 15 years and still have queues of hungry patrons waiting to get a table every night.

Knowing their reputation, I was looking forward to eating at Bobby’s and immediately felt totally at home thanks to the kindness of the hosts. The restaurant is large and spacious and provides choices for outdoor dining close to the Esplanade or inside where you can keep an eye on the kids as they are kept entertained by the plasma screen and Xbox 360.

Bobby, the original home grown Masterchef, brings together fine quality locally sourced ingredients and recreates the

Our favourite menu item of the night was steamed broken rice with marinated pork chops. The rice adopts all the flavours of the rich sauce that is poured over it at the table and is accompanied by fine shredded vegetables and pork. We also really enjoyed the transparent fresh noodle spring rolls with peanut and hoi sin dipping sauce…what a great flavor invention. For dessert we had delicious banana fritters with caramel and icecream and the little one begged for a raspberry slushie from the juice bar.

Bobby’s is good value for money with mains beginning at $15.90. In fact if you’re a seafood lover you can get a whole Kilo of Moreton Bay bugs for 34.90 or a kilo of ginger and shallot lobster for $44.90. If you’re not so keen on Vietnamese food there’s plenty of other options including all your old Chinese favourites like sweet and sour pork and satay chicken.

Bobby’s comes alive on Friday and Saturday nights with an open Karaoke and it’s now fully licensed so you hang around all night by embarrassing the kids with your Australian Idol renditions!

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“What’s this, honey?” the husband enquired as he entered the room.

“Oh, its just a statue,” she replied nonchalantly. “The Smiths bought one for their bedroom. I liked it so much, I got one for us too.”

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Around two in the morning the husband got out of bed, went to the kitchen and returned a while later with a sandwich and a glass of milk.

“Here,” he said to the “statue”, “eat something. I stood like an idiot at the Smiths for three days and nobody offered me as much as a glass of water.”

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