PakMag Cairns - March 2016 Issue 105

ISSUE: MAR 2016

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Hello and welcome to the very special Easter edition of PakMag. This month we hope to sweeten your life with some awesome Easter ideas including tips on hosting your own Easter party, some adorable Easter egg carton crafts and details on our annual Easter event with thousands of Easter eggs to give away, an Easter Bonnet parade and, of course, a special visit from the Easter Bunny. See inside for more details.

We have also welcomed The Block’s Caro and Kingi to our Home section – check out their tips on transforming your little one’s nursery into the ultimate ‘big boy’ or ‘big girl’ space.

11 Slowing Down: Loving Life In The

Slow Lane

15 Parenting: Sibling Rivalry 19 Personal Loans 21 Health: Taking Care Of Your Eyes

At Every Age

25 Healthy Recipes

It is the end of first term and school holidays are upon us again at the end of this month. Can you believe it?! So as usual, PakMag has you covered with everything you need to know about what is happening in your community.

This month my little family and I are jet setting to Hong Kong thanks to The Cairns Airport. I will be sharing our trip in the next edition, so stay tuned!

26 Bump And Bub: Baby Sign Language

27 Bump And Bub: WIN! 28 Parenting: The Scary Truth

Have a wonderful Easter break. Whatever you are up to, enjoy, indulge and be safe.

Until next time, take care and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

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ENTERTAINMENT

T U O S I H T K C E H C PakMag’s Easter Eggstravaganza WHEN: 20 March, 4.00pm - 6.00pm WHERE: Cazalys Cairns MORE INFO: www.pakmag.com.au Put all your eggs in one basket and celebrate Easter with PakMag at Cazalys. Join in the Easter Bonnet Parade, the Easter Egg Hunt, a Jumping Castle, Kids' Zumba and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. There will be lucky door prizes and great prizes for best dressed Easter theme. No bookings required.

Little Goslings Football Academy Launches in Cairns WHEN: Launching in April WHERE: Stratford Dolphins Football Club MORE INFO: www.jgfa.com.au, 0450 181 626 or email info@jgfa.com.au Jamie Gosling Football Academy (JGFA) continues to grow with the announcement of Cairns' first ever ‘toddlers/squirts’ soccer academy for boys and girls aged 3-5 years old.

Gosling, a former English League professional player, has seen his academy for 5 -16 year olds continue to grow in popularity, with more than 200 budding Lionel Messi’s signing up since the October 2015 launch.

Gosling said LGFA will provide top quality and fun football coaching for the youngest soccer players, and is the perfect learning environment for toddlers to develop their basic social, co-ordination and general motor skills.

"I would love children to catch the ‘football bug’ as early as they can," the FNQ Heat star said.

"LGFA will ensure a very relaxed, fun atmosphere, where our energetic football-mad coaches will share their tips and skills with all ‘Little Goslings’."

The price for the 10-week term will be $140, and will take place on a Wednesday or Friday, 9.30-10.30am, at Stratford Dolphins Football Club.

LGFA is also working closely with local childcare centres, providing the option to hold sessions on location. You can enrol your Little Gosling and learn more now at www.jgfa.com.au

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Cairns Dinner Theatre Performing Arts Course WHEN: 28 March to 1 April 9.00am to 2.00pm and 4 April to 8 April 9.00am to 2.00pm WHERE: Cairns Dinner Theatre MORE INFO: www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com Is your child interested in making a career in the performing arts? Cairns Dinner Theatre is holding two different oneweek performing arts courses which incorporate all areas of theatre including Acting, Singing, Dancing and back stage. At the end of the one week course the students have the opportunity to present their work in a final performance open to friends and family.

The course will run every day (Monday – Friday) 9.00am - 2.00pm with the final performance to be held on Sunday 3 April (for week one) and Sunday 10 April (for week two). The course is open to all students between the ages of 10 to 18 and is $250 for the week.

Important Dates in March CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY: 6 March

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY: 17 March

NATIONAL END BULLYING AND VIOLENCE DAY: 18 March

EARTH HOUR:

19 March 8.30pm - 9.30pm

South Cairns Gymnastics Fundraiser Event WHEN: 19 March 2016 WHERE: South Cairns Gymnastics, 8.30am to 11.30am MORE INFO: www.gymsportsfnq.com.au Support South Cairns Gymnastics Club with their March car wash fundraiser. Enjoy a car wash for $5.00 ($10.00 for 4 wheel drives) and enjoy a BBQ with $2 snags and $2 soft drinks while you’re there.

Erth Dinosaur Zoo + Jay Laga’aia WHEN: 15 May 2016 WHERE: Tanks Art Centre MORE INFO: www.tanksartscentre.com Erth Dinosaur Zoo joins Play School’s Jay Laga’aia to headline this giant one day event at Tanks, chock full of free & ticketed fun to celebrate & support learning, play, curiosity + discovery for children & their families. Tanks’ third annual festival will again feature the wildly popular Erth Dinosaur Zoo, a jaw dropping family show featuring giant, animated dinosaur puppets. Tickets to this and shows from one of Australia’s most loved children’s presenters, Jay Laga’aia, are now on sale through Ticketlink.

“Be who you want to be” is the year’s theme, with a mix of affordable ticket events and mostly FREE family fun.

Build a virtual city at the Minecraft installation, an actual city from recycled cardboard boxes and enjoy the Library on the Lawn reading area and Guru Dudu’s “Silent Disco” dance space. It’s your day – so be who you want to be, at this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival!

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TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STORY Jenna Gallina In a world obsessed with the dollar, how can we teach children the value of money all the while instilling good financial habits at a young age? Here are our top tips to help:

Update your piggy bank

nothing else. I gave my three-year-old a $50 note and a $5 note and asked her to choose. She chose the $5 note because it’s pink.

As your kids get older, there are plenty of other games that work with money but you really can’t beat the classic Monopoly.

Nonetheless, money identification is the first step towards money management down the road.

Use cash

Play with it Let’s start with the basics – what can you do with money? You can save it, invest it, spend it or give it away.

Using a piggy bank is a great way to teach kids about saving but it doesn’t cover the different aspects of money management. We love the Money Savvy Pig which includes four different slots and is available through Amazon.com for $25 plus shipping.

Start young As soon as your child can count, you can introduce them to the world of money. Get them familiar with the different colours and sizes of coins and bills.

At a young age, your child is not going to fully understand the value of money but it will help encourage shapes and colour recognition if

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Playing “shop” with your little ones is a great way to introduce them to exchanging money for goods.

Let the Children Play have the Honeybake Cash Register - Le Toy Van, a beautiful wooden cash register and play money available for $49.95. Check out www.playmackay.com.au

Pay passing (or pay waving for VISA users) is the easiest route these days but, essentially, every time your kids see you swipe, you are teaching them that you have a magic card that buys things (and you don’t even need to put in a pin number!)

Instead, get in the habit of taking out a certain amount each week and using this money to pay for the various items. Sit down on Monday, split the money into different piles (food, entertainment, fuel, bills) and ask them to help sort the money into envelopes or piles to use throughout the week.

Get App happy A great app to try is Green$treets: Unleash the Loot which is available for iPhone and iPad and teaches children about money management, setting goals,

budgeting and earning money by contributing to the Green$treets community.

The app focuses around rescuing endangered animals and earning money to help care for them. It was developed by Tom Hester, the creator of Shrek, is designed for children aged five and up and comes with rave reviews. Get it at the iTunes store.

Encourage giving as well as spending If you have school-aged children then you will be familiar with the ‘gold coin’ donations requested by the school for various fundraising events.

One of the easiest ways to help them understand the importance of donating is for them to be responsible for their own ‘gold coin’ donations throughout the year.

When offering an allowance, choose smaller bills to encourage savings.

Encourage your children to use the money from the “donate” section of their piggy banks to contribute to these various fundraisers.

If your children receive $5 a week for the chores completed, opt to give them five $1 coins rather than a note. That way they can split up the amount. Perhaps they spend $2 but choose to save $3.

Get visual

Start an account The Student Money Saver Account at Queensland Country Credit Union is an excellent option for children aged five to 18. Kids will get their own deposit book to track their savings, a free piggy bank and bonus interest when they deposit at least $5 a month and make no more than one withdrawal in that month.

Check out www.qccu.com.au for more information.

Pick up a few moneythemed children’s books from the library.

Some of our favourites for younger children include The Berenstain Bears, Trouble with Money, by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Money Madness, by David Adler, Follow the Money by Loreen Leedy, Once Upon a Dime: A Math Adventure by Nancy Allen and One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent

by Dr. Seuss.

A good one for children learning to read is A Dollar for Penny by Julie Grass.

For the older kids, consider If You Made a Million by David Schwartz, Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Saturday by Judith Viorst, Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids by Gail Karlitz, A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money by Nicole Holyoke and Rock, Brock and the Savings Shock by Sheila Blair.

Help them understand the difference between wants, needs and wishes.

This is a tricky one as often a child will think they “need” a toy “today” when this is clearly not the case.

When they see something they “want” rather than “need,” tell them to sleep on it for a week. If the desire is still there, then they can use their money to buy it.

Lead by example I will be the first to admit that my spending habits are awful and thus, it’s only understandable that my children are already showing tendencies of following in my financial failing footsteps.

Some of the money habits to avoid doing in front of your children are shopping on impulse, buying daily indulgences (like coffee) and using money as a form of bribery.

Instead, when shopping with the kids, make a list and try to stick to it. Get them to help find the items on the list in each aisle.

Avoid buying your daily coffee until after you drop them off at school (or make one at home and bring it to work with you).

Rather than using money as a form of reward, use your time. For example, instead of saying, “If you pick up all your toys, I’ll give you a dollar,” switch it to, “If you pick up all your toys, we can go to the park and play cricket for 15 minutes.”

Yes, money is a great form of satisfaction, but it’s not everything. And we all know the saying, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” Quality time is always going to trump money, regardless of how old your children are.

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Slowing Down Loving Life in the Slow Lane

STORY: Jenna Gallina Sometimes, it’s more than okay to stop and smell the roses.

You know what they say – life moves so quickly. Blink and you will miss it. The cold harsh truth is that in today’s society, it is our second nature to move through life at a lightning pace.

But, while we’re busy speeding down the highway to success, multitasking through our milestones and balancing our personal and professional goals with our parenting duties, what have we missed along the way?

And how can we teach ourselves to slow down, stop, and enjoy the now?

Be present

There is a big difference between being there and being present. Just because you are sitting at the table with your family, doesn’t mean you are actually present. Are you really listening and engaging with your family? Or is your mind wandering into the realm of what you have to do tomorrow?

Are your eyes scanning through the newsfeed on your iPhone?

Use all five senses as much as possible

How often do we just use our eyes to experience something? Take in your surroundings with all five senses whenever you can.

“Life is a journey, not a destination” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stop feeling like you need to do more Anytime I take a break and just watch my kids play, I feel

guilty. I feel like I should be doing something else – washing the laundry that is piling up, preparing meals for next week, paying the bills.

This is such a bad habit, I know. We’ve been programmed to think that if we’re not multitasking, then we’re not doing enough.

It is enough. Sitting down with your thoughts (without a

computer in front of you) or watching your kids play (without a pile of washing in front of you), is not only okay. It is essential.

Look into the simple life Decluttering your mind also involves decluttering your personal belongings. Having a space that is clean and tidy can make it easier to relax, to unwind and to enjoy the moment.

“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down ” Lily Tomlin

Do things slower Eat slower. Drive slower. Shower slower. Stop rushing through every task.

Get amongst nature One of the easiest ways to slow down and appreciate the present is to get outside. Even a 15 minute stroll (without any distractions such as your phone) can clear your mind.

“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it ” Jim Goodwin

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Focus on finding pleasure in every task It may seem impossible to find joy from washing dishes

but rather than rushing through this tedious task, take the

time to feel the suds and appreciate the warm water. Stuck in traffic? Use this time to listen to your favourite tunes, to let the air conditioner cool you down, to take in your surroundings.

There are positives in each and every moment, even washing the dishes.

“Slow down and enjoy life.

it’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why ” Eddie Cantor

accounts once a day and keep your work emails away from home.

Read, Write and Reflect Writing down your thoughts or even your day to day

activities is a great way to really appreciate what you accomplished and how you felt.

If you prefer a digital option, the Realifex app (Real Life Experience) allows users

to record their experiences and the impact it had on

them. This is a great way

to increase self-awareness

and discover the things that really matter to you. www.realifex.com

We are programmed to

focus on the future – to plan ahead, to look for the next

thing to check off our list, to aim for the next goal we want to achieve. There is nothing wrong with being driven to

Switch off

Electronic devices are one of the main reasons our lives have become so hectic. It’s never been easier to check emails, cook dinner and watch a funny YouTube clip all at once. But there isn’t really any need. Switch off for a certain period of time – aim to only check your social media

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succeed and preparing for the future as long as you don’t forget to enjoy the ride along the way.

After all, as every parent knows, kids are only little for a

short period of time. The quicker you speed through life, the more likely you are going to miss those little moments that matter the most.

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Sibling

Rivalry STORY Jenna Gallina

Ever feel like one of your roles as a parent is to play referee between your children?

Sibling rivalry is a part of growing up. And being in the middle of your children’s fights is an inevitable part of parenting. While some siblings get along great from day one, I have yet to meet a parent whose children have never had a fight.

What your children fight about will range from the completely logical to the absolutely absurd. Often the degree of sibling rivalry and the long-term effect on your children’s relationship depends on what parents do about it.

So, what is the best way to tackle sibling rivalry?

Parenting expert and author, Elizabeth Pantley addresses sibling rivalry in her book Kid Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging & Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate and offers some tips that are invaluable for parents.

U N D E R S TA N D T H E I R E M O T I O N S “Rivalry comes not from their feelings about each other, but from their need to be loved by their parents,” Pantley suggests.

While it may seem like your children really dislike one another, it is often simply that they require more attention from you. Taking these feelings out on their sibling, who is probably getting the attention your child craves at that moment, is a normal reaction.

D O N ’ T A LW AY S B E T H E R E F E R E E While sometimes you need to step up and get in the middle, sometimes it is okay to back down and let your children work it out. Pantley explains, “Allowing your children to drag you into each and every dispute is unhealthy for their relationship and frustrating for you.”

Rather, give them suggestions of how to resolve an issue.

For example, when your child gets angry that his sister won’t share a toy, suggest he uses his words and asks her to swap a toy with him instead.

F O C U S O N I N D I V I D U A L AT T E N T I O N , R AT H E R T H A N E Q U A L AT T E N T I O N .

In most instances, one child will require more attention than the other. A newborn is going to be a lot more demanding than a five-year-old. As they grow older, one child may require more assistance with schoolwork and reading than the other.

Show positive attention, rather than equal attention. Equal attention is not always fair. It all depends on your child’s individual needs and temperament.

ENCOURAGE A PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT The best way to promote harmony? Practice it yourself.

Avoid fighting with your partner in front of the children and try to limit yelling, nagging, threatening and other negative behavioural approaches when with your children.

Sticking to a regular routine with rules that the entire family have to follow is one way to keep the peace.

DISCOURAGE DOBBING; ENCOURAGE POSITIVE COMMUNICATION. My daughter’s favourite pastime these days is to dob on her brother. It’s annoying for everyone in the household and usually ends in a fight. Teach them how to communicate between one another without the need to dob.

Pantley suggests, “Keep your words positive, make suggestions and let kids decide what to do with them.” You don’t always have to be the referee. Try to take on the role as a mediator in some instances.

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MINIMISE COMPARISONS

SIBLING HARMONY

Nothing is worse than feeling inferior. “Appreciate children for who they are. Don’t compare,” states Pantley.

It’s up to you to help your children get along and one way to do this is to help them see the various positives and roles that a sibling can play. Here are six sibling relationships to try and facilitate.

Your children are going to compete in so many aspects of life but avoid comparing them and focus on their individual strengths and what makes them so special instead.

Promoting this sense of individualism is so much better for their self-esteem and helps deter negative associations with their siblings.

HELP THEM UNDERSTAND JUST HOW INCREDIBLE SIBLINGS ARE Friends come and go; siblings are forever.

Your children are probably still too little to understand how important of a role siblings will play in their lives.

While my brother and I fought throughout our childhood, he is now one of the first people I turn to and one of my best friends. I can only hope that one day, my two will stop arguing about who gets the blue cup and who gets to sit beside me at the dinner table, and realise this important life lesson.

BE REALISTIC

The Helper: One way to help an older child establish a relationship with a younger sibling is to ask them to help out. This can give them a sense of purpose.

The Comforter: Help develop empathy in your siblings by teaching them to comfort one another when they are hurt or sad. For example, if your younger child needs a Band-Aid, encourage your older child to help put the bandage on.

The Teacher: Another option for your older child is to give her the role of the ‘teacher’ to the younger sibling. Encourage your eldest to pass on her wisdom, such as how to hold a spoon, how to play Snakes & Ladders or how to look both ways when crossing the road.

The Co-Workers: Give your children jobs that they need to work together to accomplish. This can give them a taste of the importance of teamwork and a sense of achievement.

You may think your children are never going to get along.

But, one day they will. And you will be amazed.

The Partners-in-Crime: This sounds awful, but often my kids will get along the best when they are up to something naughty. For example, when they are quietly playing together, it’s usually because they are painting the walls, or piling boxes in the pantry to get to the bickies. While you don’t want to promote bad behaviour, you can use this relationship to help them work together on less mischievous activities.

I remember the first time my eldest stood up for his little sister at the park when another child pushed her over. He ran straight up to the child, shielded his sister with his arms, and shouted, “That’s my sister! Only I can push her.”

The Joker: Humour is the best medicine when it comes to conflict. Let your child’s entertainer side come out and encourage him to make his sibling laugh and smile, rather than cry.

Kids are going to fight and it is these fights that will help shape their development and how they socialise with others. Learning how to get along with a sibling teaches them about compromise, competitiveness and conflict, all valuable lessons in life.

Hey, it’s a start, right?

PROMOTING SIBLING LOVE THROUGH BOOKS I’m a Big Sister and I’m a Big Brother by Joanna Cole Charlie and Lola Books by Lauren Child What Brothers Do Best and What Sisters Do Best by Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger

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Personal LOANS

Would it surprise you to know that as a nation we racked up over $27 billion in credit card debt over Christmas 2015?

The interest alone on this amount is a staggering $286 million!

Why should we be talking about credit cards in an article about personal loans? Because, a major proportion of personal loans written are to consolidate credit card and other unsecured, high interest debt.

Personal Loans can help people manage their debt as they can pick the loan term that suits their income and pay off the debt over a period of time.

There are a number of options that are worth considering when looking at a Personal Loan for debt consolidation:

When researching the true need for this or any type of loan make sure that you understand exactly what you are agreeing to and that you are clear on what you can and can’t do with the loan product. Be clear with your goals and objectives and where possible, try to pay the loan off earlier to save interest. However, check to make sure there are no penalties to pay the loan out early.

a) If you have interest free card/s that you are refinancing, consider paying them off by the due date as you won’t be charged interest until the due date.

Also research the cost and benefits of Loan Protection Insurance (life cover, disability, involuntary unemployment, trauma cover) which can offer peace of mind in the event of unforeseen circumstances or tragedy.

When applying for a Personal Loan, check with the lender on what proof of income and/or documentation the lender needs to review your application. Most lenders will want to see recent bank statements, income details and/or tax returns - so make sure you bring these with you to your appointment.

b) If you are refinancing credit cards with high debt, consider debt consolidation over switching to another credit card with a no interest period on balance transfers. This way you can pay down the debt over time. c) If you have equity or a redraw facility available in your home loan, consider using some of it to lower your debt, especially those with high interest rates. d) Understand the current interest rate you are paying on your credit cards and other debt arrangements.

A Personal Loan may charge a lower interest rate. Also ask your financial institution about banking packages, especially if you have a home loan.

The important thing to consider for anyone looking to borrow is that it should be undertaken to improve your current financial position and make your current debt easier to manage.

Financial stress caused by uncontrolled debt and too many monthly payments can have a far reaching effect on our health and personal and work relationships.

Talk to your financial institution about your current situation and financial goals. It is worth the time to invest in a financial health check.

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STORY David Smith, Area Manager Far North Queensland

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+ HEALTH Taking Care Of Your Eyes At Every Age STORY Jane Chin – Paediatric Optometrist Our eyes see the wonders and beauty that is our world so taking care of our eyes at every age is vital to our health and happiness.

WE CAN DO THIS BY • Maintaining a well-balanced diet • If taking medications, be aware of the side-effects such as causing dry eyes or blurry vision • Getting enough sleep • Using eye protection to keep our eyes safe Most of us do this on a regular basis but there are a few other things to be aware of when it comes to taking care of your eyes.

iPADS AND YOUR EYES Our world revolves around electronic devices such as smart phones, iPads, tablets etc. Ensure that you stop using these two to three hours before sleeping, as the blue light emitted from the screens stimulates and prevents sleep from happening easily.

Focussing fatigue may occur in both children and adults.

Regular rest breaks from near tasks are necessary. Glasses with blue light filters can also help support the eyes when on electronic devices.

SUN, SAND AND SEE We live in a place of sunshine so it is important to wear good quality polarised wrap sunglasses whenever outdoors in order to provide protection from harmful UV rays and wind.

A favourite past time of many residents of FNQ is swimming.

Help children when they get irritants such as, chlorine, salt

water or sand in their eyes by flushing or diluting the irritant with non-preserved tear supplements or cold water. Always remember prevention is better than cure. Use of swimming goggles will help minimise the irritants entering eyes.

Prescription swimming goggles are available for adults and children that require glasses to see.

KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR CHILDREN’S EYES You may not have realised, but our first eye check occurs within a few days of birth. A paediatrician at the hospital will have a quick look for any unusual signs. Any concerns that parents may have such as their child being unresponsive or a family history of eye conditions should be discussed with their nurse, doctor or optometrist.

The Australian Optometrist Association recommends that children have a full eye examination with an optometrist before starting school and regularly as they progress through primary and high school.

Eye examinations should be on the ‘Back to School Checklist’ each year considering the impact of vision on a child’s development, self-confidence and learning.

Annual comprehensive eye examinations for adults help with early detection of eye diseases and support for symptoms of eyestrain.

Don't forget as parents, our children imitate us. Have regular eye checks, maintain good health through balanced diet and exercise and wear sunglasses when outdoors. Look after your eyes; they have to last you a lifetime!

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+ HEALTH Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Exercising… with Kids Getting to the gym or pounding the pavement when you have kids can be tricky. But, never fear - here are some easy ways to get fit, with the kids.

Contrary to popular belief, pregnant mums cannot live on pickles and ice cream. Here is a general guide to what you need to fuel a healthy pregnancy.

GO INSANE

CALCIUM: It’s important to up your intake of calcium while

with the beginner video, however, as the workout is pretty

pregnant as it can promote healthy teeth and bones in your baby and also prevent muscle cramps in your body. Aim for three to four servings per day of milk, cheese, sardines, almonds, yoghurt and Brazil nuts.

PROTEIN: As your body is working overtime, you will need

extra protein to keep up. Choose foods like lean red meat, eggs, fish, chicken, lentils, hard cheese and peanut butter.

Insanity is a 30 minute workout that you can do from home and often with the kids beside you. Make sure you start intense to say the least. www.beachbody.com

CONSIDER MUM AND BUB WORKOUTS There are plenty of “mummy and me” programs including dance, gymnastics, yoga and Pilates.

IRON: Keep your energy levels up with spinach, dried apricots, lean red meat, tuna and beans.

FIBRE: Improve digestion with fibre-enriched foods such

as whole grains, enriched pasta, brown rice, green peas, mixed nuts and leeks.

VITAMIN C: Keep your placenta strong during pregnancy

by adding plenty of vitamin C-enriched foods to the shopping trolley including cabbage, cauliflower, grapefruit, strawberries, tomatoes and oranges.

FOLIC ACID: Folic acid provides assistance in developing

bub’s nervous system so pick up some extra broccoli, spinach, avocado, hazelnuts, cooked beans and wholegrain breads.

WHAT’S OFF LIMITS? Avoid alcohol, sushi, soft serve ice cream, certain salads and deli meats, fish with high levels of mercury and soft cheeses.

PLAY WII Don't knock it until you try it. The bowling, dancing and tennis games can be a great workout. Even Guitar Hero can make you work up a sweat.

DANCE Turn up the music, grab the kiddies and start a dance party in your lounge room. Fifteen minutes of spinning, jumping and hokey pokeying will have you burning a fair few kilojoules.

PLAY CRICKET AT THE PARK And don't use fielders or a wicket keeper. That way you will be chasing after the ball anytime your child hits (or misses) it.

DO A SIT -UP ANYTIME YOUR CHILD SAYS "NO" Guaranteed to be the best workout ever.

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Muffins are great for breakfast, lunch or snacks. They make a refreshing change to the school lunch box and are great topped with a bit of warm butter in the morning.

INGREDIENTS 1kg desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Adfresh farms garlic “Easy Cubes” 4 Adfresh Farms basil “Easy Cubes” 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2/3 cup olive oil 100g roasted crispy bacon strips 120g freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 medium pack gourmet salad mix 1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced HOW TO MAKE Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water.

Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender when pierced with a skewer. Drain. Transfer to a bowl.

Whisk together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add potato; gently toss to coat. Spoon into centre of individual serving plates, sprinkle evenly with bacon and half of grated cheese.

Arrange salad greens around potato salad and top with onion slices and remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract One cup frozen or fresh blueberries

HOW TO MAKE Heat oven to 180°C and spray muffin tin with oil. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the vegetable oil, egg, milk and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Add the blueberries and use a spoon or spatula to gently fold the blueberries into the mixture. Place your batter into the muffin tin. Bake for 15 to 20 minuets or until the tops are no longer wet. Let muffins cool and top with three fresh blueberries, three dollops of light cream cheese and mint to garnish.

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Baby

Sign Language STORY Alison Cupitt

How often do you wish your baby could tell you what's wrong, instead of you guessing the reason for her tears?

Baby sign language bridges this communication gap. It is completely possible for babies to tell you what they need, what they want or what hurts before they can talk to you. Signing decreases their frustration (and yours!) and lets them start a conversation, giving you a precious insight into their interests and thoughts.

W H AT ?

Baby sign language is based on Auslan, Australian Sign Language and developed by Dr. Joseph Garcia.

It uses hand gestures as a way to communicate basic words, including practical words (eat, drink, sleep), motivational words (play, help, where), descriptive words (pain, hot, cold), manners (please, thank you, sorry) and more.

WHY?

Babies learn to talk earlier and remember the meaning of words faster when the spoken word is accompanied by the signed word. In fact, baby sign increases a two year olds' vocabulary by 50 words, and by the age of three, they have the equivalent vocabulary and language skills of a four-year-old.

Long-term follow-up has shown better recognition of letters and sounds and improved reading and spelling.

WHEN?

Babies have the fine motor skills to sign by six months of age. However, after introducing sign, they may take a few weeks or several months before Babies love to copy and have a they start signing back to you. It is natural inclination to use their hands easy to get discouraged during this to communicate. Baby sign takes Worksheet: BABY DAYS > Baby (General)learning phase, but be patient. When advantage of this.

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THE SCARY TRUTH SURROUNDING CHILD SAFETY STORY Jenna Gallina

Each year 250 Australian families are grieving the loss of their children due to an unintentional injury with an additional 58,000 families experiencing a serious injury to their little ones.

There are no words to describe the heartbreak and pain that these families feel and, as parents, these numbers are devastating and concerning to say the least.

What can we do as parents and as members of society to ensure that these numbers are decreasing and that we are keeping our children safe from some of the most common injuries and accidents?

ACCORDING TO AUSTRALIA’S LEADING SAFETY WEBSITE, WWW.KIDSAFE.COM.AU: - Injuries are the leading cause of death in Australian children and account for nearly half of all deaths.

- More children die of injury than die of cancer, asthma and infectious disease combined.

- Unintentional injuries account for about 88% of all injury related deaths in children and about 97% of all injury related hospitalisations.

- Over 150,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms each year.

- The most common emergencies for babies and toddlers include choking, button battery related injuries, breathing difficulties, burns and scalds, cuts and bruises, febrile convulsions and unconsciousness.

- The most common causes of childhood injuries for older children include falls, road accidents, dog bites, choking, near pool drownings, poisoning, burns and scalds.

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- The leading causes of death for young children include transport related (car crashes and driveway run-overs), unsafe sleeping environments, drowning, falling furniture and suffocation.

ACCIDENTAL DROWNINGS Owning a swimming pool is a big bonus in FNQ but it does come with a lot of potential dangers. According to Kids Alive, drowning is the greatest cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia. Each week, on average, one child drowns. Here are the five steps all parents need to take to prevent accidental drownings:

1. FENCE THE POOL 2. SHUT THE GATE 3. TEACH YOUR KIDS TO SWIM 4. SUPERVISE 5. LEARN HOW TO RESUSCITATE

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KEEPING YOUR HOME SAFE

in driveways each year across Australia. This doesn’t

include car accidents that occur on the streets. To prevent driveway related injury and death, the QLD Government suggests all parents follow these three steps:

1. SUPERVISE - When children are around driveways,

they should be actively supervised by an adult. Ensure

that young children are placed securely in a vehicle before moving it.

2. SEPARATE- Treat the driveway like a road. Do not

let children use the driveway as a play area. Separate children’s play spaces from garages and driveways.

3. SEE - All vehicles have blind spots. Drivers should get

into the habit of walking around their vehicle before starting it, especially when leaving an area where a young child could be present.

More than half of unintentional deaths and injuries occur in the home and backyard which is why it is so important to keep your house child-safe. Here’s how:

- Arm your home with childproof latches on kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

- Prevent poisoning by keeping all household

cleaners, chemicals and medicines locked and out of reach.

- Ensure that your hot water system is set to 50 degrees Celsius.

- Buy products with child-resistant caps.

- Use baby gates on all stairways.

- Keep an eye on all product recalls, especially

UNSAFE SLEEP PREVENTION*

when buying second-hand.

Sudden unexpected early neonatal death is a common

concern for new parents and rightfully so. In 2013 there

- Always buy age-appropriate toys and check

were 117 SUDI deaths in Australia which equates to .4

that your child’s toys don’t have buttons, beads or ribbons that they could pull off and choke on.

on safe sleeping practices, Sids and Kids currently

- Keep children away from button batteries.

per 1,000 births. While there is some conflicting evidence recommend the following safe sleeping practices:

- Use covers on all electrical outlets and hide electrical cords behind furniture.

- Sleep baby on the back from birth, not on the tummy or side

- Tie all cords of blinds, curtains and appliances

- Sleep baby with head and face uncovered - Keep baby smoke free before birth and after - Provide a safe sleeping environment night and day - Sleep baby in their own safe sleeping place in

the same room as an adult caregiver for the first six to twelve months

out of reach of children.

- Safely secure all furniture that can topple such as bookcases and drawers.

- Make sure you have adequate fencing around any pool or hot tub structure.

- Consider investing in a reverse camera or

sensor for your car to prevent driveway incidents.

- Include fencing around your property.

- Breastfeed baby *Please note, this is not the views expressed by PakMag but

- Consider taking a first aid course.

taken from www.sidsandskids.com.au *

NUMBERS AND WEBSITES TO KNOW EMERGENCY:

PRODUCT RECALLS AUSTRALIA:

POISON CONTROL:

KIDSAFE:

KIDS FIRST AID:

CYBER SAFETY:

000 (for 112 from mobile phones) 131 126

1300 138 133

1300 302 502 or www.recalls.gov.au www.kidsafe.com.au www.cybersmart.gov.au

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WHAT'S ON MAR Wednesday 2 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - ZOOLANDER 2 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

THURsday 3 PARTY GAMES - MUSICAL BUMPS & STATUES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids

FRIday 4 MOVIE NIGHT - FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - HOW TO BE SINGLE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

SATURday 5 DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL THE LION KING Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS DADDY'S HOME Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family

CONSTRUCTION NIGHT BUILD A MODEL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids FREE ENTRY SATURDAY ENJOY FREE ENTRY TO THE GALLERY Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 10.00am / Free / Family APT8 KIDS ON TOUR ART ACTIVITIES Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 10.00am / Free / Family NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Family

SUNday 6 DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL THE LION KING Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS DADDY'S HOME Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family SCAVENGER HUNT Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids AJ HACKETT CAIRNS SUNDAY ARVO (KA WEYOVA BAND) AJ Hackett Cairns

"Juanita picks Disney Film Festival The Lion King on Saturday 5th" www.ajhackett.com/cairns/ activities/sunday-arvos/ 1.00pm / Free / Family

WEDNESDAY 9 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - HOW TO BE SINGLE Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

THURSDAY 10

www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family GROUP GAMES - CHOCOLATE GAME/LIMBO ETC Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids SATURDAY AFTERNOON WITH JULIE POULSEN. DRAWING WORKSHOP. AGES 16+ Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $42 / Adult

ARTS & CRAFTS ST PATS THEMED Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids

NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Trinity Beach Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Family

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DRAWING NIGHT FUN FOR ALL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids

DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL FROZEN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family

BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - THE FINEST HOURS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

SATURDAY 12 DISNEY FILM FESTIVAL FROZEN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS GOOSEBUMPS 2D Event Cinemas

WEEKEND FAMILY FLICKS GOOSEBUMPS 2D Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Family BOWLING FUN AND HOOPLA Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids AJ HACKETT CAIRNS SUNDAY ARVO (FRONTEAR) AJ Hackett Cairns www.ajhackett.com/cairns/ activities/sunday-arvos/ 1.00pm / Free / Family

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WHAT'S ON MAR MONDAY 14 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - THE FINEST HOURS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult COMMUNITY FORUM REVIVING NEIGHBOURHOOD NATURE PLAY Cazalys Stadium www.natureplayqld.org.au 6.00pm / Free / Adult

WEDNESDAY 16 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - THE FINEST HOURS Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

THURSDAY 17 FACE PAINTING AND BALLOONS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Bunnings Smithfield 0408 183 032 6.00pm / Family

FRIDAY 18 RACE NIGHT - MINI RACES Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS

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- LADY IN A VAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

SATURDAY 19 FIRST 5 FOREVER LAUNCH 0-5S MUSIC, CRAFT AND FACE PAINTING Earlville Library www.cairnslibrary.com.au 9.00am / Free / Kids MOVIE NIGHT - FREE POPCORN & CORDIAL Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids POLLING DAY - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS At various locations www.ecq.qld.gov.au/ elections/2016-local-governmentquadrennial-elections Adult CARD MAKING WORKSHOP (OVER 8YRS) Craft n Sewing Studio enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au 9.30am / Cost / Adult FUNDRAISER CARWASH / BBQ South Cairns Gymnastics www.gymsportsfnq.com.au 8.30am / Car $5, 4wd $10 / Family NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Smithfield Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Family

"Mark picks Fundraiser Carwash / BBQ on Saturday 19th at 8.30am"

SUNDAY 20 PAKMAG EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Cazalys www.pakmag.com.au 4.00pm / Free / Family CONSTRUCTION NIGHT WITH MEGA BLOCKS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids AJ HACKETT CAIRNS SUNDAY ARVO (FLAVOUR) AJ Hackett Cairns www.ajhackett.com/cairns/ activities/sunday-arvos/ 1.00pm / Free / Family CINEBUZZ CREW SCREENING KUNG FU PANDA 3 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 10.30am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 21 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - LADY IN A VAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

WEDNESDAY 23 CHICKS AT THE FLICKS - MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult CURATOR TALK WITH ROSS SEARLE - A CREATIVE SPIRIT: DOUGLAS ANNAND WATERCOLOURS

Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 5.30pm / Free / Adult

thursDAY 24 SPONGE PAINTING Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids

friDAY 25 BRING YOUR BABY SESSIONS - LADY IN A VAN Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Check Website for times and cost Adult

SATURDAY 26 TABLE TOP GAMES TENNIS & AIR HOCKEY Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING Trinity Beach Tavern 0408 183 032 5.30pm / Family

SUNDAY 27 EASTER BUNNY FUN EGGS FOR ALL KIDS Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids WHAT'S ON GUIDE CONTINUES ON PAGE 37

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AJ HACKETT CAIRNS SUNDAY ARVO (MR SMITH) AJ Hackett Cairns www.ajhackett.com/cairns/ activities/sunday-arvos/ 1.00pm / Free / Family

EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - MIXED MEDIA COMPOSITIONS WITH ADRIENNE SHAW. AGES 3 -6 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $15 / Kids

EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP -INTRODUCTION TO INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING WITH THEO TREMBLAY. AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 10.00am / $19 / Kids

NIKKI THE CLOWN FACEPAINTING SALTHOUSE 0408 183 032 8.00am / Family

TUESDAY 29 EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - MIXED MEDIA COMPOSITIONS WITH ADRIENNE SHAW. AGES 7 - 14 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

EASTER EGG HUNT PARADISE PALMS Paradise Palms www.paradisepalms.com.au Family

EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP -INTRODUCTION TO INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING WITH THEO TREMBLAY. AGES 6 -12 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

THURSDAY 31

LUCKY DUCKS - PIN THE DUCK GAME Cazalys Kids Room www.cazalys.com.au 6.30pm / Gold Coin / Kids EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN TROPICAL FLOWERS WITH YIXUAN RUAN. AGES 5 -10 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 10.00 am / $15 / Kids EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP - ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN TROPICAL ANIMALS WITH YIXUAN RUAN. AGES 11 -15 Cairns Regional Gallery 07 4046 4800 1.00pm / $19 / Kids

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REGULAR MARKETS ATHERTON MARKETS DATE First Saturday of the month TIME From 7am to 12 noon LOCATION Platypus Park, Herberton Road, Atherton ESPLANADE MARKETS DATE Every Saturday TIME From 8am to 4pm LOCATION Lagoon, Cairns HERBERTON MARKETS DATE Monthly every third Sunday TIME From 7.00am to noon LOCATION Wondecla Sports Ground

HOLLOWAYS BEACH MARKETS DATE 2nd Sunday of the month LOCATION Holloways Beach Foreshore INDOOR MARKETS DATE Every 2nd Sunday TIME From 7am to 12pm LOCATION Merriland Hall (Robert St) LIONS CLUB, ATHERTON YUNGABURRA DATE 4th Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 12.30pm LOCATION Bruce Jones Park Yungaburra MALANDA MARKETS DATE Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME From 7.30 - 12.30pm LOCATION Malanda Showgrounds (opposite Jack May Park) NIGHT MARKETS DATE Every Day from 5pm to 11pm LOCATION 71-75 The Esplanade (Opposite the Lagoon)

MOUNT SHERIDAN PLAZA MARKETS DATE 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (Except December 13/12/15 and 20/12/15) TIME From 9am to 3pm LOCATION Mount Sheridan Plaza PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8am to 2pm LOCATION Anzac Park RAVENSHOE MARKETS DATE 4th Sunday of the month TIME 8am to 12noon LOCATION Tumoulin Railway Station RUSTY'S MARKETS DATE Every Friday/Saturday TIME 5am to 6pm DATE Every Sunday TIME 5am to 3pm

TANKS ART CENTRE MARKETS DATE Last Sunday of the month (April to November excluding August) TIME From 9am to 2pm LOCATION Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill TOLGA MARKETS DATE 1st Sunday of the month TIME 7am to 12noon LOCATION Morrow Park Racecourse

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Regular EVENTS

CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS MON, TUE, THUR, FRI Tiny Tots Time/Cost: (During school term) 9.00am - 12.00pm, $7

FRIDAYS Milo In2Cricket (Term Times) Time/Cost: 4.30pm, from $35 (9 wks)

WEDNESDAYS In2Soccer (Term Times - 3+ Years) Time/Cost: 4.15pm, from $40 (10 wks)

BABY RHYME TIMES Earlville Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Smithfield Library: 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Stratford Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am Manunda Library: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am City Library: 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11.00am

LEGO MANIA Manunda Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Smithfield Library: Fridays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Gordonvale Library: Thursdays during school term, 3:30 - 4:30pm Earlville Library: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30 - 4:30pm Edmonton Library: 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Zumba Fitness 5.30pm, Fogarty Park Stage

FRIDAYS Back to Basics - Intro to Safe Fitness Exercise 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Aqua Zumba 5.30pm, Lagoon

SATURDAYS Sahaja Yoga Meditation 7.30am, Lagoon Lawn H.I.I.T - Interval Training 8.00am, Lagoon Café Aqua Aerobics 9.00am, Lagoon

THURSDAYS

READY STEADY GO KIDS

Ladies Netball Time/Cost: 10.00am, $13 (includes entry to Tiny Tots for 1 Child)

SATURDAYS Multi Sport & Exercise Program for Kids Time: (during school terms) 9.00 - 11.15am Trinity Beach State School Sports Hall 2.5 - 4yrs

INFLATABLE KINGDOM SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: EVERYDAY Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm

SCHOOL TERM: WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm

INFLATABLE KINGDOM FOR TINY TOTS TINY TOTS: MON, TUE, THUR, FRI (DURING SCHOOL TERM) Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cairns Indoor Sports, Mayers St, Manunda

LIBRARIES STORYTIMES Edmonton Library 1st Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Gordonvale Library: 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Manunda Library: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Stratford Library: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am City Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Babinda Library: 3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Smithfield Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am Earlville Library: 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30am

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BEADING CLASSES Thur 10.00 - 11.30am

WEDNESDAYS MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library: Mondays during school term: 3:30 - 4:30pm

FREE FITNESS ON THE ESPLANADE MONDAYS Seniors Steady Steps 9.30am, Fogarty Park Fitness Playground - Green Gym Circuit 5.30pm, Lagoon Café

TUESDAYS Calligraphy Qigong Yoga - Yoga & Thai Chi Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Deck Bouldering - Intro to Rock Climbing 5pm, Bouldering Park

WEDNESDAYS Running Start - Intro to Safe Running Techniques 6.30am, Lagoon Café Mumbalates 9.30am, Fogarty Park Beach Volleyball 5.30pm, Volleyball Courts

THURSDAYS Box Fit 6.30am, Fogarty Park Stage

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB SUNDAYS Kids Disco’s at Brothers Open to kids aged 3 - 12 years Time: 3.30 - 6.00pm

TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, PROGRESS RD, WHITEROCK 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Families@5 -Small church service we have craft activities, play games, bible stories, also singing, communion is also offered and colouring in for the children. Then after there is a sausage sizzle with tea, coffee and cold water.

For further information please phone Fr. Don or Carolynn Ford on 40511070

CRAFT & SEWING STUDIO 4053 4421 Edge Hill Piccones

KIDS SEWING CLASSES Wed & Thur 3.30 - 5.30pm

PATCHWORK/SEWING CLASSES

Tues 5.30 - 8.30pm Wed 9.30am - 12.30pm Fri 9.30am -12.30pm

Play Connect Grow Supported Playgroup Location: 98 Birch St, Manunda Time: 9.30 - 11.30am During school terms Cost: Free (Gold Coin donation appreciated) Children 0 - 5 years Call Michelle 4032 6800 for more info

LITTLE SNAPPERS SWIM SCHOOL FREE SWIM PROGRAM FOR 2 & 3 MONTH OLD BABIES

An educational, stimulating water familiarization program for parents and their newborns.

Wednesdays and Thursdays Call to book 4038 1241 1 Cumberland Avenue Smithfield info@littlesnappers.com.au

BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP EVERY THURSDAY The Masonic Hall, 90 Le Grande Street, Freshwater 9.30am - 11.45am $3.00 per family contact 0434 371 032 for more details

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Butterfly Garland You need: egg carton, scissors, paint (and brush), pipe cleaners and string To make: Cut the cups out of the egg carton and make a slit in the middle so the cups lay flat. Trim each carton into a butterfly wing shape, paint and let dry before using pipe cleaners for antennas and hanging them up with string.

Thanks to: www.iheartartsncrafts.com

Flower Power You need: paint (and brush), egg carton, paper straw, pom poms, scissors and glue To make: Cut out four containers out of the egg carton and trim to give the shape of the petals. Paint flowers and once paint has dried, glue the paper straw stems to the back and a pom pom in the middle.

Thanks to: www.iheartartsncrafts.com

Itty Bitty Bunny You need: egg carton, scissors, white/pink paint, a black sharpie, and glue To make: Cut out one egg carton cup and two bunny ears, painted white. Draw on bunny’s face and paint the nose pink. Once dry, glue the ears to the back of the cup and add whiskers.

Thanks to: www.craftymorning.com

Cheeky Chicky You need: egg carton, paint (and brush), glue, scissors, a black sharpie and construction paper To make: Cut apart two egg holders and trim off excess edges, glue two pieces together, paint and add a beak and eyes.

Thanks to: www.typicallysimple.com

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Half a Dozen Dragonfly You need: paint (and brush), egg carton, white card, tissue paper, glue, pipe cleaner and scissors.

To make: Cut the egg carton in half and paint. Cut the wings out of the white paper and glue tissue paper over the top. Add pipe cleaner antennas and glue the wings to the top of the egg carton body.

Thanks to: www.craftymorning.com

Lovely Ladybug You need: egg carton, black pipe cleaner, googly eyes, black pom poms, red paint, black Sharpie, glue gun and scissors.

To make: Cut a cup from the carton and trim around the edges so it lies flat. Paint red, let dry and glue on the eyes, black pom pom and pipe cleaner antenna before adding spots to the cup with a Sharpie.

Thanks to: www.onelittleproject.com

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EASTER PARTY

Get egg-cited – Easter is at the end of the month (27 March) which means it’s time to enjoy a day of hopping fun!

GAMES Hunt for Easter eggs - This is one of my favourite things about Easter - buying heaps of chocolate eggs and hiding them around the house and backyard for the kids to find.

Do the bunny hop - Use potato sacks or pillowcases paired with bunny ears and hop to the finish line.

Egg and spoon races - Another classic Easter relay game, see who can make it to the finish without dropping their egg.

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• Sweet treats topped with incredible icing creations from www.icingbits.com • Hot cross buns

DECORATIONS

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Perfect your Easter table with downloadable printables where you can get patterned banners, swing tags, drink label wrappers, table bunting, party signs, mini party flags and cupcake toppers.

Set up a craft table where everyone can decorate their own Easter bonnet.

Buy face paint and offer to turn party guests into little bunnies with pink noses and black whiskers

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THE YOUNG COMPANY

GO BOWLING

CRAFT N SEWING STUDIO

Go Bowling are offering Tenpin Bowling Deals for this School Holidays.

“KIDS' HAPPY HOUR” Between 9.00am - 10.00am and 3.00pm

The Craft and Sewing Studio will be

- 4.00pm

offering Sewing and Craft lessons these

Open every day of the school holidays,

holidays at their studio at Piccones

including Easter public holidays During the 4-Day programs students

JUST $6.50 per person / per Game

performance through improvisation,

Village on Pease Street.

develop the essentials of stage

(includes shoe hire, kids only)

3 DAY LEARN TO SEW WORKSHOPS

Adults playing pay only $9.00

role-play and characterization activities.

(8+ YEARS)

Valid Good Friday 25 March (open

Book in NOW for the Early Bird Savings!

10.00am, all other days open 9.00am) – till

Wednesday 30, Thursday 31 March and

PROGRAM 1: ADVENTURE TIMEZ:

Sunday 10 April

Friday 1 April - 10.00am - 2.00pm

The magic is back! With special guest

Bookings are essential. All offers are per

Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required.

This 4-day program runs from Tuesday 29

Call 4053 3497 or visit

artist from Australian theatre 5 - 12years March – Friday 1 April, 9.00am – 3.00pm each day.

PROGRAM2: READY, SET, GO – IMPRO STARTERS!

person and include shoe hire. www.gobowling.com.au

sewing machine)

BAD FISHY

3 DAY LEARN TO SEW WORKSHOPS

Check out TYCs New Drama 1 Day

BAD FISHY JET BOAT RIDES

specific acting techniques will take

11.30am and 2.00pm

session these school holidays where

$150.00 (everything supplied except

Daily during the school holidays at

centre-stage.

(8+ YEARS) Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 April - 10.00am - 2.00pm Bring lunch, drink and cushion if required.

It is a great way for students to test the

$150.00 (everything supplied except

waters of their creative talents or to refine

sewing machine)

their developing stage craft, while meeting like-minded creatives. 5 - 12years

CRAFT ACTIVITIES

This one day program runs Monday 4 April, 9.00am – 3.00pm

Minion Activities

PROGRAM3: WIZARDING WORLDS

Friday 8 April, 10.00am

Fantastic beasts and treats! With special guest artist Hayley Gillespie 5 - 12years

20% off with Local ID

Minion Activities

This 4-day program runs from Tuesday 5 –

For more information

Friday 8 April, 2.00pm

Friday 8 April, 9.00am – 3.00pm

www.badfishy.com.au

Please visit

call 0499 490 030 or email

information and costings or call TYC on

Bookings are essential and subject to

info@theyoungcompany.com.au

1.2m tall

www.theyoungcompany.com.au for more

bookings@badfishy.com.au

4041 4066 or email

availability. Suitable for children over

Children 8 and under need to have an adult present at all times.

Bookings are essential. To book or get information call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au

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INFLATABLE KINGDOM

10.00am to 2.00pm For more information, call 4052 7749 and

LASERFUN

like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/thepiercairns to keep up to date on all happening at The Pier Cairns

CAIRNS WAKE PARK KIDS CLUB IN THE EASTER HOLIDAYS The perfect venue for all ages to have a great time. Inflatable Kingdom is a high energy action packed environment with inflatables of all shapes and sizes.

Wednesday 30 March, Friday 1, Monday 3,

Check their Facebook page www.facebook/inflatablekingdomcairns for the School Holiday opening times

child (Bookings Are Required)

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL – UNLIMITED LASER TAG

For More Information

on Wednesday and Thursdays (only)

W: www.cairnswakepark.com

from 1.00pm - 4.00pm during the School

Phone 4032 2844 Email admin@inflatablekingdom.com.au Website www.inflatablekingdom.com.au 164 Mayers Street, Manunda at Cairns Indoor Sports

CAZALYS

Wednesday 5 and Friday 7 April From 8.30am – 10.00am cost of $35.00 per

E: info@cableskicairns.com.au P: 4038 1304 F: cairnswakepark

Cairns Recreation Centre

Holidays Valid - Wednesday 30, Thursday 31 March, Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 April $25.00 per person Bookings essential.

Players must be over 6 years old and wear enclosed shoes.

For more information or to book phone 4031 9865 E: www.laserfun.com.au F: LaserfunCairns

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT CAZALYS KIDS CLUB In the Kids Room from 6.30pm just $2.00 entry fee

MARCH

26th Table Top Games

THE HOLIDAY PERIOD (except public holiday dates) "Make Friends, Have Fun and Be

29th Balloon Fun (also 12.00pm)

Active" These school holidays activities

APRIL

1st Group Games – April Fools 2nd Party Games 3rd Painting Fun 7th Table Top Games 8th Movie Night – Free popcorn and Drink

Cairns Libraries

MONDAY TO FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT

27th Easter Bunny Fun – Eggs for all 31st Lucky Ducks

can include Bungee Tramp, Skating and Rockclimbing. They also do a range of indoor sports, team building activities and arts and crafts for when it’s too hot or for downtime. For ages 5 - 15 years with full day and half day options available. Full day

For more information visit:

CAIRNS LIBRARIES HAVE SO MUCH ON OFFER OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!

www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au

For More Information on what’s happening

The Pier

Ph: 4053 5353

visit

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY COSMIC FUN ACTIVITY

Email:

www.cairnslibrary.com.au

info@cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au

or like their Facebook page

Bookings are not essential but are

www.facebook.com/cairnslibraries to be

recommended. Registration forms can be

kept up to date on all the happenings at

9th Scavenger Hunt 10th Construction Night – Building blocks

Build your Own 3D planet and learn about the planet you’re creating!

Week One: Tuesday 29 March to Friday 1 April Week Two: Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 April

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is 8.00am to 5:30pm

collected from the centre or downloaded off their website.

your local library.

CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY

Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag

JUMP MANIA

EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. 29 March - Mixed Media Compositions with Adrienne Shaw. Ages 3- 6 10.00am $15.00

Only 10 minutes from the Cairns CBD is

29 March - Mixed Media Compositions with

an adventure experience that you will be

Adrienne Shaw. Ages 7- 14 1.00pm $19.00

bragging about for months to come!

30 March - Introduction to Intaglio

WHETHER IT'S THE HIGH OCTANE THRILLS OF GO KARTING OR THE STEALTH AND PRECISION OF THE REGION'S PREMIER INDOOR LASER TAG ARENA... THERE'S AN ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE!

Printmaking with Theo Tremblay Ages 6 -12 10.00am $19.00

30 March - Introduction to Intaglio

Printmaking with Theo Tremblay Ages 6 -12 1.00pm $19.00

31 March - Illustrated Australian Tropical Flowers with Yixuan Ruan. Ages 5 -10 10.00am $15.00

31 March - Illustrated Australian Tropical Animals with Yixuan Ruan. Ages 11-15 1.00pm $19.00

For more information or to book email call 4046 4888 or email

programs@cairnsregionalgallery.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM

Laser tag from $10 *conditions apply Open 7 days from 9.00am till 10.00pm For more information,

www.cairnskarthire.com.au Call on 4055 0355 or like them on

HOLIDAY BOREDOM BUSTER: INDOORS AND FULLY AIRCONDITIONED, 66 INTERCONNECTED TRAMPOLINES, 7 ACTIVITY ZONES, 80 JUMPERS PER SESSION. GREAT FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES! Open 7 Days during the School Holidays Phone bookings: 1300 976 193 E: info@jumpmania.com.au

Facebook Cairns Kart Hire and laser tag

Want to find out more? Visit their website

Cook Hwy Smithfield

www.jumpmania.com.au

Located Cnr Walker Road and Captain

CAIRNS ADVENTURE PARK

and follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/jumpmaniacairns

EXPERIENCE THE RAW POWER OF GRAVITY AND HIGH VELOCITY THRILL OF ZIP LINING DOWN THE FACE OF CAIRNS MOST ICONIC HILL SLOPE! Located in the heart of Cairns, surrounded by the world’s oldest tropical rainforest

and overlooking the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Adventure Park is set

to revolutionise adventure tourism forever.

Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline

rush, scenic bush walk, panoramic city and ocean views, or unforgettable encounters with rare and beautiful Australian animal Take a step back in time and be blown

and bird life, Cairns Adventure Park

Vehicles and Artillery Pieces in the

No other attraction offers such a unique

Tank Rides Daily at 11.00am and 2.00pm

adventurous activities in such a centralised

away by the largest display of Armoured Southern Hemisphere.

Open 7 Days 9.30am to 4.30pm PAKMAG SPECIAL: Cut out the voucher in Pakmag and receive 15% off entry.

Conditions apply

For more information, call 4038 1665 or visit www.ausarmour.com

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delivers in spectacular style.

and diverse range of amazing and

location, just minutes from both the Cairns city centre and the Cairns International Airport.

Please visit

www.cairnsadventurepark.com.au or

call 4053 3726 for more information and costings.

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INSPIRATIONAL CHILD

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WATER, Wind and World Championships M E E T AT H E RT O N ’ S S A I L I N G S E N S AT I O N, K R I S T E N WA D L E Y STORY Jenna Gallina Not many 14-year-olds can stake claim to the title of four-time World Champion, but Atherton local, Kristen Wadley is certainly not your average teenager.

The motivated Atherton State High School student has been sailing for seven years and in that time she has won four World Championships in Miami in 2012, in Italy in 2013, in Germany in 2014 and in Melbourne in November 2015.

“It is still sinking in that at 14 years of age, I have managed to win four World Championships,” Kristen tells PakMag. Just how did Kristen journey into the world of sailing and what is in store for this incredibly talented teen?

Kristen credits her dad, Roger Wadley of Tinaroo Sailing Club, for introducing her to sailing in early primary school: “My dad has sailed all of his life and ever since I started I’ve always felt at home on the water and sailing my boat.”

In seven short years, Kristen’s sailing skills have taken her around the world and back, competing with people who are nearly twice her height and weight. Clearly this hasn’t stopped Kristen, who explains that a typical race takes, “around 40 minutes” to sail three to four kilometres.

The passion Kristen displays for sailing is nothing short of extraordinary. In addition to meeting new people and travelling all over the world, Kristen explains that what really attracts her to the sport is the independence.

“You are responsible for everything you do out on the water.

You aren’t allowed any help from your coaches so you have to make all the decisions on your own.”

Kristen trains three days a week with her brother, sister and dad, which involves “going out to Tinaroo after school to go sailing from 3pm until about 6pm.”

While Kristen admits that she does get nervous before a World or National Championship, she uses this energy to her advantage and relaxes as soon as she gets into the routine.

I always really enjoy myself during the “entire time out on the water. That’s what I

think is the most important thing to be able to excel in any sport is to enjoy doing it.

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There is no denying that Kristen has a bright future ahead of her.

In addition to sailing, the Year 10 student also works parttime at Atherton Bakehouse as well as Atherton Gas & Camping. She is also active in swimming, Rhee-Tae KwonDo and loves reading. She is hoping to pursue a career in Sports Nutrition to “help other athletes reach their peak performance as well.”

Kristen was also recently awarded the Tablelands Regional Councils ‘Junior Sportstar of the Year’ at their Australia Day awards, for a third year in a row.

Recently Kristen started sailing a different type of boat known as a ‘Laser” through the Queensland Sailing Team which sees her travelling to Brisbane once a month for training with Queensland High Performance coaches.

While the training is intense and requires 110 per cent commitment, she isn’t deterred by distraction.

“It’s hard sometimes to go out if I’m feeling sick and it’s horrible weather but once I’m out sailing, I really enjoy it and am always glad I made the effort.”

Kristen sets sail for France in July to compete in her fifth world championships and admits she “would love to attend the Olympics in the Laser.”

We have no doubt that this incredibly inspirational teen will be sailing her way to more World Championships and waving the Australian flag in the not-to-distant future.

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EAT STAY PLAY

PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO REDEEM OFFER

BUY ONE COFFEE

GET ONE FREE!

Valid at the below stores only. Not valid in conjunction with VIP, on public holidays or any other offer. Second to equal or lesser value. Expires 30/06/16.

The Coffee Club Mt Sheridan Plaza Smithfield Centre Redlynch Central

· A Cup ·

of Convenience at

The Coffee Club STORY Jenna Gallina

Getting out of the house for a good meal is a luxury for most of us parents, and often the only chance to do it is when you are already out and about.

This is why The Coffee Club is such a convenient option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or a quick pick-me-up with the kiddies.

The Coffee Club is a local favourite and it’s easy to see why. Nadine and Shaun Smith have five locations at Smithfield Central, Mt Sheridan Plaza, Cairns Central, Cairns Esplanade and their newest venue at Redlynch Central.

For families who are already at the shops or in the city, it simply makes sense to stop in, enjoy a meal with the family before heading back home (and most likely putting away the mounds of groceries you’ve just bought next door at Coles).

I recently enjoyed a Saturday lunch with my two little ones at the Redlynch Central location and was pleasantly surprised at the laidback atmosphere, friendly staff and comfortable environment. It was especially great to get out of the heat and the home for a meal that didn’t require preparation or cleaning up.

One of the things I liked the most was the image-driven menu which is especially convenient when ordering for kids. My children (who are unable to read) loved looking at the different

Air conditioning and al fresco dining Wide selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert favourites

pictures and selecting what they wanted to eat.

With all day brekkie, I opted for the smoked salmon eggs benny while my kids actually ventured outside their regular chips and nuggets and tried (and loved) the calamari, with milkshakes, of course.

However, I will admit, it was a tough decision between some of the other menu favourites including the omelette bar selection, ultimate sandwiches and limited time fresh start wraps and smoothies.

Of course, you can’t go into The Coffee Club without enjoying a cup of coffee and the Redlynch Coffee Club baristas certainly didn’t disappoint.

CHECK OUT THE COFFEE CLUB'S LIMITED TIME

two for one coffee special

The next time you are at the shops and the kids start with the, “Mum, I’m hungry!” at the checkout, head over to The Coffee Club. You can expect fast service, a friendly atmosphere and excellent food that the whole family with enjoy.

"What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup."

Kids' meals available with activity packs and juice poppers Spacious enough to prams & trolleys

Perfect for family gatherings, mothers’ group events or business meetings

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Buzzy Bee Pull Along Toy www.woodnplay.com.au (RRP $38.00)

HOME with The Block’s

Caro & Kingi

The Wiggles Single Bed www.fantasticfurniture.com.au (RRP $399.00)

Toucan - Pillowcase www.everythingsrosie.com.au (RRP $25.00)

Goki Fishing Game www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $38.95)

Terry Toucan Cushion www.ellej.com.au (RRP $44.95)

Little Planes Timber Wall Hook www.ellej.com.au (RRP $49.95)

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Sprinkle Cushion Mint www.ellej.com.au (RRP $44.95)

Goki Pirate Kaleidoscope www.playmackay.com.au (RRP $13.95)

From Cot

To BED Making the transition from cot to bed is a big milestone for

both kids and their parents. One of the ways to help young children with this change is to create a fun and cosy bedroom.

It can take some time for your little one to get used to a new bed and you may have a night visitor as your child learns to adapt to the change. Be consistent with your night-time routine and, in time, your little one will learn to stay in his or her own bed.

Involve your children in the design of their new room, asking what theme they would like and letting them pick out the bedding, the pillows, the posters, the wall stickers or the colour of paint.

Make a big deal about your child’s ‘big boy’ or ‘big girl’ status to encourage independence and excitement in the change.

Follow Caro & Kingi on Facebook (CaroAndKingi), Twitter (@CaroAndKingi), Instagram (#CaroAndKingi) and online (www.CaroAndKingi.com).

Zac Zebra Cushion www.ellej.com.au (RRP $44.95)

Lionel Lion Cushion www.ellej.com.au (RRP $44.95) Thomas & Friends Snuggletime Toddler Bed Mattress and bedding not included www.toysrus.com.au (RRP $199.99)

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ACTIVE KIDS Looking for an activity to keep the kids active and engaged in sport?

Check out this month’s Active Kids selection:

SOCCER

TENNIS

Soccer, or football as our English mates call it, is a great way to get out and enjoy a team sport. There are several different clubs in and around Cairns including football clubs in Gordonvale, Edge Hill, Edmonton, Woree, Manunda, White Rock, Yorkey's Knob, Strattford and Redlynch.

Tennis is a great workout for kids and adults and especially fun for little ones with excellent hand eye coordination. There are tennis clubs in Freshwater, Edmonton and the CBD.

You can get a full list of the different soccer clubs at the Cairns Regional Council website www.cairns.qld.gov.au Children as young as three can join Squirts soccer (sometimes known as Joeys) and many clubs facilitate adults who want to play as well.

Training normally occurs once a week with games on the weekend for the older children.

You can expect to pay a fee to join the soccer club of your child’s choice but this will vary depending on the club.

DANCE If your little one likes to move and groove, then dance may be a great option. There are several dance schools in and around Cairns that offer various programs. Some schools offer specific programs, such as ballroom dancing or ballet, while others will have a wide variety of dance programs on offer including jazz, funky, indie, hip hop, tap and cheer.

Tennis programs generally start at the age of four or five where kids will learn very basic skills in serving, rallying and racket control.

Many programs will offer training several days a week and your child may choose to attend one day or five days.

Another option if you don’t want to commit to a team is to simply take a racket and a couple balls down to the local tennis courts. There are courts in Aloomba, Babinda, Brinsmead, Holloways Beach, Machans Beach, Mt Sheridan, North Cairns, Yorkey’s Knob and in the CBD.

Another thing to look at when choosing a dance school is whether it is competitive or simply just for fun. Some schools will offer Eisteddfods while others will work on the principal of no exams and no pressure. Many dance companies also offer adult classes as well as “mummy and me” courses.

Many dance schools have programs for children as young as two. Parents and carers can get involved in the classes and as they get older and more independent, children will generally attend the classes without a parent.

Most programs run in conjunction with school term with training one or two times a week and you can generally pay for one term at a time.

Some schools will require you to purchase a uniform and pay a fee for costumes used during recitals, but, again, this will vary.

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BIZ INDEX

ADVERTISE HERE For as little as $70/month + GST Call 4053 3331 for more information

WHAt's NEWS in Business Meet: Leigh Boswell, General Manager AND CEO at The Young Company Theatre

WHAT'S NEWS

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Have You Heard: Introducing Caro and Kingi - PakMag’s HOME Specialists We are more than pleased to announce that Caro and Kingi will be joining the PakMag team as our HOME design specialists. Every month we bring you different tips, tricks and inspiration to spruce up your home and who better to help us navigate through the world of design than The Block’s Caro and Kingi?

Tell us about yourself: My eldest boy Darcy just started Prep this year (what a nerveracking experience!) and my youngest boy Cooper is turning 3 in May. My husband Tim referees in the National Basketball League and is also a local Real Estate Agent. Both sets of parents live in Cairns so it is great to have that support network close by.

What is your favourite thing about living in Cairns?

I think that my favourite thing about living in Cairns is its personal history for me. And now with a young family, being able to share it with them. I also love the mountains, beaches and three-degrees of separation - everyone knowing everyone!

Tell us about your business: I started The Young Company back in 2009 as a not-for-profit organisation with the support of my family, a number of other local arts organisations, schools and an awesome team of professional youth theatre practitioners.

Today the company has grown to become an award-winning and nationally recognised professional youth theatre company that awakens children and young people’s imaginations.

We conduct our programs throughout the Cairns region including Trinity Beach, Edmonton, Redlynch, Freshwater and Cairns City in our Adventure Theatre with lights, sound, projections, costumes, sets, props. You name it – we have it.

What inspired you to start The Young Company?

When I headed down to Brisbane to study my Bachelor of Theatre and Education I was introduced to the concepts surrounding Youth Theatre. I then travelled throughout Europe and America for two years exploring the concepts further. When I moved back to Cairns I decided to make the big leap and create my own youth theatre company.

Tell us about the different programs on offer: Over the last eight years we have been able to develop a range of youth theatre programs for three to 25 year olds which cover everything from Acting, Musical Theatre, Singing, Dancing, Backstage Management, Technical Theatre, Directing, Internships, Costume and Prop Making, Mentorships, Improvisation.

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Have You Heard: Momentum Gymnastics opening up in Edmonton Momentum Gymnastics have been a prominent business in Atherton and now they have expanded their services to the Cairns region. Momentum Gymnastics now operate out of the Edmonton Leisure Centre, 10-10 Walker Road, Edmonton.

Check out their website www.momentumgymnastics. com.au to learn more about their programs, available for children aged 3 to 11: including trampoline, tumbling and dance classes.

We also do Drama Education Programs, where we visit both primary and secondary schools during school time and connect in with the curriculum.

How do you spend your free time?

I like to head down to the beach and enjoy the beautiful Cairns weather. My boys also love to head to Sugarworld and Paradise Palms to chill out too.

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HEARTWORM DISEASE A Silent Killer STORY Jane Quinn

Heartworm is a worm which lives in the heart and blood vessels of dogs and less commonly cats.

Transmitted by mosquitoes, it has the potential to cause serious, chronic and fatal heart and lung disease in unprotected pets. Humans can occasionally be infected with heartworm with severe consequences.

HOW HEARTWORM IS TRANSMITTED FROM PET TO PET

PREVENTION OF HEARTWORM

Adult heartworms are about 20cm long and 1mm in

Many products are available to prevent heartworm disease.

diameter and live in the heart and blood vessels going to

The good news is heartworm is completely preventable.

the lungs. They produce larval offspring called microfilaria

that float around the blood stream. Mosquitoes suck blood

For dogs we recommend Proheart Injection. Proheart injection is given annually and ensures that no doses are missed which is a common occurrence when using monthly tablets/spot ons.

containing microfilaria from infected animals and then

transmit these larvae from animal to animal. After initial

infection these larvae take approximately six months to

develop into adult worms which reside in the pet’s heart.

SYMPTOMS OF HEARTWORM INFECTION Heartworm physically blocks the heart and lungs causing

For cats we recommend Advocate. Advocate is a monthly spot on treatment that not only prevents heartworm but also prevents fleas, mites and some intestinal worms.

problems with the function of these organs. Clinical signs

of heartworm disease are varied but may include coughing, sluggishness and difficulty breathing. Some infected animals may show no signs of the disease at all.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF HEARTWORM INFECTION Heartworm infection is diagnosed by performing a simple

blood test with results available within 10 minutes. As dead worms aren’t voided from the body, the blood flow pushes

the dead worms from the heart into the lungs causing lung disease. Animals that are infected with heartworm are

treated slowly to minimise the effects of the dead worms on the health and survival of your pet. Treatment can be expensive and dangerous especially if there are many worms present.

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IMPORTANT Never give heartworm tablets to an animal which may have heartworm (has missed treatment or has not been on a heartworm preventative previously). If your pet has missed treatments speak to your vet before giving any heartworm preventative.

For more information or advice on the right product for your pet please contact our friendly staff at at our Gordonvale or Pease Street Clinics.