Pakmag Townsville - December 2011

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XMAS edition

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VIP annual cinema passes

event Guide Cover photo courtesy of Insight Creative

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Kids

Celebrating Charity workers Navigating split Xmases School holiday activities

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43 welcome note Hi everyone and welcome to our 2011 Christmas edition. Since it’s the season of goodwill we are celebrating those who work for charities this month – people who selflessly help others in our community. A big pat on the back to all of you and to everyone else, don’t forget to donate to one of the great charities looking for support.

This month we are launching our ‘12 Elves of Christmas’ promotion to get you all in to the fun and excitement of the festive season. It will start during the school holidays and will be heaps of fun for the kids. The ultimate winners will win a Birch Carroll & Coyle 12 month VIP Pass. See inside for details and stay tuned on Facebook.

Thank you all for a spectacular 2011.

We are taking a well earned break over the holidays and will be ready for a fresh start in 2012 with lots of fun events planned that we look forward to sharing with you.

Merry Christmas everyone! Until next time, happy reading and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag!

Debbie

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Publisher: Bree James Editor: Elaine Seager Publication Manager: Debbie Stewart Sales/Biz Development: Lizette Purcell Client Manager: Angelina Mortley Design & Layout: Trina Jensen Articles: Elaine Seager, Jemma Nott, Amanda Cranston and submitted writers Phone: 4034 3331 Fax: 4034 3342

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24 Colour it in & win

06 Charity Volunteers 09 The Holiday Shuffle 11 Catholic Education 13

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PakFood

21 What’s On 21 What’s On

31 PakBaby 35 Question & Answer 37 School Holiday Guide

31 PakBaby - Gaga for Gadgets

things to win 16

WIN a Calanna Supplements

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WIN a Double Movie Pass

24 WIN a mystery prize 25 4 mystery prizes to WIN 32 WIN a ‘Sesame Beginning’ pack

41 The King of bowling

48 WIN a mystery prize

42 Biz Directory 43 Christmas Cooking 44 Out & About 46 Fav Pets/Competition Winners

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what’s new december Family Flicks

what’s new december Baby Welcoming

Stable on the Strand

Movie Releases

Jack and Jill In cinemas December 1

Kids Calendar

Birch Carroll & Coyle are showing family movies on Sunday mornings for only $6

One of the biggest family events of the year

from 10.30am. This is your chance to see movies that you might have missed. The

Puss in Boots

films for December are: Zookeeper (4 Dec),

In cinemas December 8

The Smurfs (11 Dec) and Fairies Christmas

Mission Impossible 4 In cinemas December 15

Ballet (18 Dec). Call 4771 4101 for more info.

Meet Santa If you haven’t had time to meet Santa in the shopping centres yet he’ll be making other

Dolphin Tale In cinemas December 15

appearances as follows: • Brothers Leagues Club on Fridays this month from 6.30pm (Fridays 9, 16 & 23 December).

Happy Feet Two

• Christmas Movie by the Pool event at

In cinemas December 26

Northern Beaches Leisure Centre on Saturday 17 Dec (5-8.30pm). They will be showing Elf from 6.30pm for a great family

War Horse In cinemas December 26

night with swimming, a BBQ, face painting

Hospital Foundation. It is hoped that more than

New little Aussies will be welcomed to the

Calendar can now be purchased for $20 each

$10,000 will be raised this year, adding to

community in January as part of the first

from the Insight Creative studio or Café Bambini

more than $40,000 raised for various charities

Welcoming Babies Ceremony of 2012. Council

cafes around town. All profits from the sale of

over the past 11 years. For more info visit

is taking nominations for the ceremony that

the calendar will be donated to the Townsville

www.insightcreative.com.au or call 4728 1012.

will be held as part of community Australia Day celebrations on 26 January.

The event will form part of the Australia Day celebrations at Riverway, which will include free family entertainment, a fun run and children’s activities. Each family will receive a welcoming certificate, photo with the Mayor, gift bag, plus a native shrub that parents can plant and watch grow as their baby grows.

anniversary. This interactive re-creation of the traditional Christmas story comes complete with wise men, Roman soldiers, shepherds, camels and of course, Mary,

It is an event not to be missed with lots of activities for the kids including party

Get ready people – our 12 Elves Christmas

he’s hiding. If you solve the clue and find the

activities, face painting, crafts, games and

promo starts this month and you could be in

Elf (hiding somewhere around Townsville) you

dress-ups. Teenagers can hang out at the

the running to win a Birch Carroll & Coyle 12

will win a daily prize, and then have a 1in 12

beach opposite where there will be a skate

month VIP pass as well as a number of other

chance of winning the BIG prize.

board ramp and performers stage. There

cool daily prizes.

If you don’t find him that day, never fear, send

There are only 150 places available so register

businesses, starting 13 Dec a naughty little Elf

daily draw to win a runner’s up prize which

early. Registration forms are available at

will go missing each day. All you have to do

is a family pass to our Chipmunks Preview

www.townsville.qld.gov.au or phone council

is watch a video clip on YouTube each day for

screening on Dec 30 all thanks to Birch Carroll

on 1300 878 001.

the daily clue plus Facebook hints as to where

& Coyle Cinemas.

will also be free rides on an old fashioned Carousel and real live camels! Entertainment will be provided by Australian idol finalist Kim Cooper and Brisbane Illusionist Christopher Wayne amongst others. Check www.stableonthestrand.com for more info.

Christmas Show La Luna Youth Arts are presenting

This month’s PakClub is going to be a

‘Bon Bons & Beer Nuts’ 21-23 December

Christmassy affair so come dressed in your

from 7.30pm each evening at The Court

favourite Christmas gear and you could

Theatre on Sturt Street.

win. Santa will also make a visit, plus BLK &

This evening of mayhem is suitable for those

Tower Heist

Brothers members now get the chance to

In cinemas December 26

spin our Good Guys Wheel of Fortune where

over 15 years and includes circus, singing,

you could win a prize worth up to $1000. The

dancing, improvisation and lots of festive

event is free and dinner starts at only $7.50

frivolities. Cost $15 ($10 under 25 yrs). Call

for the kids inc drink & icecream. Bookings

4773 6377 to book or for more information

limited & essential 4773 6699.

go to www.lalunanq.com

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12 Elves

us the days code word and you go into the

The Secret of the Unicorn

www.birch.com.au

5.30-9.30pm at Strand Park for it’s 10th

Joseph and baby Jesus.

Thanks to McDonalds and other local

The Adventures of Tin Tin: In cinemas December 26

is back on 18-22 December every night

and popcorn.

PakClub: 18 Dec

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Show and tell

Got something to share or

shout about? Email us at

elaine@pakmag.com.au

Dinnertime Battles

Christmas sorted Only 3 weeks until Christmas and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, pick up a copy of this new book by professional organizer Nina Rosace. It is an illustrated collection of step-by-step practical ideas and examples on dealing with all aspects of Christmas from shopping to menus to decorating and making crafts with the kids. It’s a must-have for a stress-free Christmas short of leaving the country until it’s all over!

Available for $19.95 at all good bookstores.

Get to know

new Frugies A-frame book called ‘We’re

Karen Keynes is the owner of GreenUrLife and mum to two kids and four budgies.

Coming to Dinner’ to help children learn to love

You might recognise her as our resident

themed stamps leftover from the

‘green’ expert – she has a passion for all

booklet we used to send out our

things organic, natural and eco-friendly.

wedding invitations in 2003.

vegetable characters. Each character has a special

• What are you trying to teach your

• What kids TV show do you hate?

power, such as keeping children’s muscles strong.

kids? I try to encourage them to try

SpongeBob Squarepants

Two Melbourne mums have released a brand

vegetables. After countless dinnertime battles with their own young children they decided to create the Frugies – a family of fruit and

new things (I don’t always manage to Parents can place the A-frame Frugies book on

convince them that trying new

the table during dinner and flip through to the

vegetables is a great idea though!), to

vegetables that are on their children’s plates.

be independent and to make choices

Available online at www.frugies.com.au and bookstores for $12.95

that satisfy them emotionally rather than doing something because someone else is doing it.

• What’s the strangest thing in your handbag? A sheet of 50 cent wedding

• What do you hope your kids don’t inherit? My height...or lack thereof.. some would say I’m ‘vertically challenged’!

• What was the last meal you cooked?

Chicken, brown rice and vegetable slice...not that the kids ate it, but hubby and I enjoyed it!

Too Cute!

Check out the cute range of infant and children’s merchandise that Surf Life Saving is selling through their new online shop at www.slsshop.com.au/kids-babies.html. As a non-profit organisation all the money raised from the sale of these products goes

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towards keeping Australian beaches safe. (Bib - 100% cotton, RRP $12.95)

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With Christmas coming up, many people think about donating to charity as a gesture of festive spirit, but for Ren, Ray, and Angie charity work is a livelihood.

Whether it’s a children’s charity or a charity for the elderly, these three parents all have one thing in common – they are passionate about helping others and making Townsville a better place to live. Jemma Nott reveals their stories:

Ren Pederson

Meals on wheels

The umbrella Network

Ren says that his passion for charity, in particular,

Ray has a background in business management

Angie says that she never really had an affiliation

working with The Cure Starts Now to develop

and when he found out about a position with

with charity work until her third child, Poppy, was

a cure for paediatric brain cancer, comes from

Meals on Wheels in Townsville, he saw it as a

born. Poppy was diagnosed with an intellectual

the adversity that he has met in his own life. “My

welcome lifestyle change.

and physical impairment and so Angie decided

cancer in 2007 on December the 19th…. she passed away in 2009. She lived for 16 months after the diagnosis. Most kids don’t live that long,” he says.

volunteers Spreading goodwill all year round

A few years later, Ren developed the charity organisation called the Cure Starts Now, and ever since, the organisation has skyrocketed both

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“I was running a catering company in Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory. I was looking for a lifestyle change when I saw an ad for Meals on Wheels at St Andrews,” he says.

Ray says that he has now found satisfaction with his job at Meals on Wheels and is passionate about the work that the organisation does.

in terms of support and achievement. Not only

He says that the organisation now prepares and

does the organisation act as a support group,

delivers over 4,000 meals a week, in Townsville

they are also aiming to come up with a solution –

alone. They serve the elderly and the disabled

a cure. Earlier this year, the organisation started a

and although the organisation charges for each

world first charity-funded brain tumour research

meal they are a not-for-profit organisation.

centre in Sydney.

“As a not-for-profit organisation we rely purely

“It’s a world leading initiative, which has started

on donations and a meal-subsidy. Any funds

from scratch and in a very short time, igniting a

remaining at the end of the year, we use for

flame of interest,” he says.

maintenance or to purchase new equipment.”

Despite this, however, Ren says that starting the

“Our services are made possible because of the

charity wasn’t easy, particularly in the current

many caring and supportive volunteers who

global economic climate.

come back day after day, week after week and

“It’s a very tough thing starting up a charity from

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Angie D’arcy

The cure starts now

daughter was diagnosed with paediatric brain

Charity

Ray Lazzarroni

even year after year,” he says.

to meet up with a group of mums in a similar situation. She thought it would simply be a group of supportive friends, but it snowballed into much more.

“We were mums that had coffee together and realised we were all very confused about where to go and what to do as parents. Like any support group we began to share knowledge and tips.”

The group then turned to an online environment, where they created their organisation’s website, as well as an e-mailing list and Facebook page, whereby they could share information and tips with even more parents in the Townsville area.

Eventually the once small group of mums found enough demand that they set up their own office in Kirwan. They now offer services to any families in the Townsville area looking for support or information.

“We didn’t realise that it would have such an effect and that there were so many parents in Townsville walking the same path as us. It’s so

scratch in such financial conditions. People aren’t

To find out more about Meals on Wheels

important for families to be able to come here

as generous as they were when we first started

at St Andrews visit their website:

and have a sit down and cry, as well as to talk to

but this is just something that has to be done

www.mealsonwheels.com.au

others who know what you’re going through,”

and it will be done,” he says.

she says.

To find out more about the Cure Starts Now go to

To find out more about The Umbrella Network

their website: www.thecurestartsnow.org

visit their www.theumbrellanetwork.org

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Children’s Issues Story thanks to Jutta Dempsey

the holiday shuffle Is a Christmas split between two families double the fun or twice the sadness for children?

Christmas is a very special time for families and

them unconditionally. If your child is younger,

[6] Do not allow the children to be witness to or

especially for children. Putting up the Christmas

try getting this message across with art or

be involved in any tension between the families.

tree together, baking cookies with Mum and

storytelling.

They can pick it up, even if you do not intend

hanging up fairy lights with Dad are memories that children cherish and look forward to all year long. But what happens when Mum and Dad don’t live together anymore?

and communicate outside of the home.

your ex are not going to get together again, no

[6] Get your child involved and excited about

matter how the children behave. Talk about your

creating new Christmas traditions for you to

plans for the future in positive terms that do not

enjoy together. Talk about it together and ensure

disruption for children, but the thought of not

include your ex.

it is consistent from year to year so that a new

Dad on Christmas Day is bewildering for children.

If not dealt with carefully and compassionately, Christmas can easily become a time of pain and sadness for children rather than one of merriment and joy.

Children need to be children at Christmas. They should be preoccupied with dreams of Santa and reindeers; not filled with guilt over their warring parents. So here are some ways to help make Christmas a time of joy again in your child’s life: [1] Reinforce that although you and your ex no longer love each other, a love a parent has for their child never extinguishes, no matter what, and both you and their other parent love

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fault and check that they know that you and

them to, so be very vigilant. If necessary meet

Parental separation inevitably causes pain and being able to open presents with both Mum and

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[2] Reinforce that the separation was not their

[3] Give your child permission to love and care

security is created.

for both parents, and if appropriate, both step

[7] If you know the other parent is buying your

parents. Encouraging your children to make

child a rocking horse for Christmas, resist the

something special for your ex and their family

urge to go out and buy your child a real pony!

will not only increase the goodwill, but reinforce

You cannot buy your child’s love and Christmas is

the Christmas spirit.

not a competition.

[4] Make sure that the kids are in on the

With extra care and sensitivity to their needs, you

planning and organisation so that they will know

can make Christmas a time of joy and happiness

what is happening in advance (but not in any

for your child; no matter if they are having one

disputes).

Christmas, or two.

[5] Look at the situation through your children’s

Jutta Dempsey is the principal psychologist at

eyes and put them first. Try to avoid too much

Directions Learning & Behaviour Guidance

travel for them over short periods as this causes exhaustion, especially when they have been up early to catch Santa Claus.

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Catholic Education Check out the latest with Catholic Education

Need help cleaning your world?

kindergarten Kindergartens in Catholic Schools and Early Learning Centres What is kindergarten?

Kindergarten formally replaces what used to be Pre-Prep. Kindergarten is one of the three objectives outlined in the Queensland Government’s Flying Start for Queensland Children initiative. Children must turn four (4) years old by the 30th of June in the year they wish to start Kindergarten.

Kindergarten in Catholic Schools and Early Learning Centres Townsville Catholic Education is now offering families a range of options. Kindergarten is now available at:

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• St Joseph’s School, The Strand

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• Dust sensitive, Asthma and Allergy Products

Domain Superstore has relocated to a new location next to Coffee Club!

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• St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centres Kirwan, Mundingburra and Rasmussen

Kindergarten will be offered at the following

education teacher. The education program has

schools in the Diocese of Townsville in 2013.

been developed from the Queensland Studies

• St Clare’s Catholic School, Burdell • St Anthony’s Catholic College, Deeragun (on Junior campus – Veales Road) • Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan (on Junior campus – Golf Links Drive) • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mount Isa How is the Catholic Kindergarten program run?

The Kindergarten education program offered in Catholic schools and Early Learning Centres is supported by Townsville Catholic Education.

Authority Kindergarten Learning Guideline. It is delivered in a Catholic environment where the spirituality of each child is valued.

The Catholic Kindergarten program offers families either two days per week or a five-day fortnight, both equating to 30 hours a fortnight.

Enrolments are now invited!

Enrolments are now invited for all of the kindergartens listed above.

Contact Lee-Ann Barton at Townsville Catholic Education 4773 0900 for further enrolment information.

The Catholic Kindergarten program is delivered by a four-year university trained early childhood

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legal advice

Legal Matters Story thanks to Don Macpherson

Question: My husband has had an affair after 11 years of marriage. I have decided to leave him and would like to move out, but I can’t afford to pay half the mortgage and rent somewhere else. Also I don’t want to lose my rights to the house by moving out. It is becoming intolerable for us both to live at home. As he caused this situation, can he be made to leave? Signed Between-a-Rock-and-a-Hard-Place.

Answer: Dear “Between”, This is a very difficult situation. Aside from the tensions of a broken relationship, the financial

one party is unable to afford these new

(but that’s another topic).

accommodation arrangements and, if so,

resources to support two households have their

circumstances of your breakdown - both

own intensity.

homeowners will remain liable to pay the

• Home-ownership brings certain benefits – including a right to occupy the home.

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will perpetrate violence against the other

• Banks generally do not care about the

with some basic facts:

Nuture for Today • Learning for Tomorrow • Character for Eternity

and other property expenses. (Sometimes

pressures of having to spread limited financial

Can your husband be made to go? Let’s start

Riverside Adventist Christian School

also oust a homeowner if there is a risk they

• Joint homeowners have this right equally.

spousal maintenance orders may be available on application to the Court. But again, this is a topic in itself for another day.)

mortgage, irrespective of who stays and

Some folks believe that a person who is not

who goes.

contributing to the mortgage repayments is

When one owner moves out – whether voluntarily or under Court order – it means that this person is excluded from the benefits of their home ownership and has to pay rent elsewhere,

going to be disadvantaged later in a property settlement, and that a person who starts paying all the mortgage gains some advantage over the other. Rest easy - this is rarely the case.

even though they are technically still liable for

I hope this information helps you and your

• One homeowner cannot exclude, or “oust”, the

their share of the mortgage and other property

husband come to an agreement about who

other homeowner just because their

expenses, such as rates, insurance and so on.

stays on the “rock” and who moves out to the

relationship has broken down. Poor behaviour

Meanwhile the person, who stays in the home,

“hard place”. If you remain at loggerheads, think

or even “fault” in the relationship breakdown

keeps all their own benefit and gets the other’s

about getting legal advice about out-of-court

is insufficient reason to deprive a person of

occupation benefit, while being liable for only

negotiations, mediations, and Court processes.

property ownership rights.

their half share of the mortgage.

Court should only be a last resort because it is

• Here’s the exception: a Court can resolve a

There is an unfairness in this situation that is

dispute between homeowners about who

typically resolved by the person who remains in

should stay and who should go. A Court may

the home paying all the mortgage instalments

costly and there is no certainty in outcome, but it is there to help when there is an intolerable situation and an intractable dispute.

Curriculum is at the heart of school learning. And at the heart of curriculum is reading, that is why it so important to us to get this right. in order for us to do this, we have recruited the help of a literacy expert. We are always looking for ways in which to lead the field and are constantly evaluating not only what we are teaching but how we are teaching. this has already lead to some very exciting breakthroughs and will ensure that our students are receiving the best learning opportunities the school can offer. What is even more exciting is that as a part of this progress we will be employing our own, on site literacy coach for next year! this is seen as a major breakthrough in the quality of the education we are delivering to your children, our students.

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Prominent ears are part of a normal and natural

is needed. The correction surgery is called

The pinned back effect is seen immediately and

variation in the wide variety of human ear

Otoplasty, or pinning back of the ears, and can

the change is permanent. It is one of the more

shapes, and in some cultures they are even a

be done from when the ears have completed

common school holiday procedures.

sign of good luck and a prosperous future. Just

development (anytime from about age 5 to

because your child has big ears, it doesn’t mean

adulthood).

they should have surgery, but it is one of the choices that can be considered if it’s a problem for them. Some kids are not bothered by lighthearted teasing while others may find it a cause of enormous distress and bullying.

If you have a referral from your GP, most people would qualify to get a rebate back from

It is usually done as a Day Case in the operating

Medicare, as well as a rebate from your health

theatre, without the need for overnight stay in

fund if you have Health Insurance.

hospital. The operation takes 1-1.5 hours under a light general anaesthetic (asleep) and involves a careful reshaping of both ears via a scar at the

Reshaping with special tape (without surgery)

back of each ear. The ears are then bandaged for

can be started with a newborn baby but if not

a full week and then a headband is worn for 1-2

done within the first month of life then surgery

weeks.

febrile convulsions

Dr. Nita Ling is a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. For more information or a no obligations consultation call 4041 6088.

thanks to Dr Julia Driscoll

Commonly known as a feverish seizure, febrile convulsions rate as a common but frightening medical condition. It is estimated to occur in 3-6% of children aged between six months to six years of age.

A convulsion is caused by a short burst of

and exhibit jerking or twitching movements.

by a medical practitioner to try and determine

abnormal electrical activity in the brain caused

Basic First Aid consists of staying calm and

the reason for the elevated temperature and

by an elevated temperature, usually above 38

rolling the child onto their side. Note the time

rule out other causes of a fever and convulsion.

degrees Celsius.

the seizure starts and ends. Place something

Febrile seizures are usually self-limiting and last under five minutes but they are obviously very

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soft beneath their head. Do not try and restrain them and do not give anything by mouth.

worrying to parents. During this time children

Call 000 if the seizure lasts longer than five

may become rigid or floppy, lose consciousness

minutes. The child should always be examined

Dr Julia Driscoll is a doctor and is also the author of “My Story”, an interactive children’s book to reduce sibling rivalry. For info go to www.juliaschildrensbooks.com

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PakHealth feature Story thanks to Tess Smith

crooked teeth

green tips with Karen Keynes Recycled vs recyclable.

Which one’s better?

As we’ve become increasingly aware about the

If a product states that it is “recyclable” it simply

recycle bin. It then also depends on whether

environmental impact of our purchasing power,

means that the product is capable of being put

there is actually a recycling facility in the state

manufacturers have had to win us over with

through a recycling process and that virgin raw

or country to process those items. You may be

information on how eco-friendly their products

materials have been used to make that product.

surprised to learn that of the large number of

are. As a result, many products will now state if they contain components or packaging that are recycled or recyclable. Do these terms mean something or are they just ‘greenwash’?

Just as genes determine your child’s eye and hair colour, they also play a role in determining future orthodontic requirements. But unlike these inherited characteristics, the way your child’s smile ‘grows’ is not set in stone. with less room for teeth and a smaller airway. In

thumb sucking all increase the likelihood of

development of the jaws, the palate and the

turn this can affect breathing, especially during

future orthodontic requirements.

teeth. Breastfeeding has been shown to help

sleep. Poor oxygen levels can then lead to poor

form a nice wide “U” shaped arch of the palate.

sleep quality, bed-wetting and snoring.

This provides more space for the teeth to fit and also forms a nice wide airway. Bottle-fed babies often form a much narrower and higher palate

it means is that the product components or

So where possible, buy products made from

packaging are capable of being recycled which

“recycled” materials over those that claim they

is no different to most plastics with recycling

are “recyclable”, and support manufacturers

it means a waste product made from materials

codes on them.

who have a positive impact on our children’s

such as plastic, stainless steel and glass has been taken and put through a recycling can then be used to make new products.

components ever end up being recycled as it relies on the consumer placing them in a

health examination to assess growth patterns at around the age of five. With a comprehensive

contribute to the way the mouth and jaw

dental plan in place, your child will grow a happy

develop. Tongue thrusts, mouth breathing and

and healthy smile!

heart health

The Heart Foundation have launched a campaign titled ‘Will you recognise your heart attack?’ because many Australians are not recognising the warning signs of a heart attack and are taking too long to seek appropriate medical help. the centre of the chest, and in the neck, jaw,

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Mini Vol-au-vents

• Whole fruit cake (we use dark but light works as well)

• Pack of 12 mini vol-au-vents cases (Woolworths)

• Alcohol - we use sherry but rum is also good

• 100 g diced bacon

• White chocolate melts

• 1/2 cup grated cheese

Recipe thanks to: Marcy holdsworth

• Tin of creamed corn

• Glazed cherries

Method Break the whole cake up in to little bits into a bowl, pour alcohol over the cake (I never measure but so it makes it moist but not soggy).

Cover in Plastic Cling Wrap and set aside for a day or two. Then take teaspoons of the mixture and roll into balls until all the cake mixture is used. Cut the Glazed cherries into quarters. Melt your white chocolate buttons, then put a small dollop of white chocolate on top of each ball with a piece of cherry on each. You can also cut up Mint Leave lollies and place along side if you want to get really fancy.

Refrigerate. They look great presented in mini patty pans.

Method Cook vol-au-vents in oven to warm them, while this is happening, cook the diced bacon in a pan and then take vol-au-vent cases out of oven. With a teaspoon put creamed corn, some diced bacon and a little grated cheese into the cases. Put them back in the oven until the cheese is melted. A great recipe for parties or after school snack.

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“I well remember watching Telly Tubbies with my

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girls...in engaging in that activity, watching the

favourite TV program and walk away? Well, Senior

TV, they where also engaging with me and I was

Psychology Lecturer at James Cook University,

engaging with them.”

Alistair Campbell, says that this is not always such a bad thing.

back I would have questions and observations.

the American Academy of Paediatrics and the

‘Where is it up too?’ ‘What’s LaLa doing?’” he says.

children should have little or no screen-time, Campbell says that arguments such as these are a generalization of a more complex topic.

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“If the child has exposure (to disturbing images), which leads to reassurance and security (from the care giver), the child is enabled to develop secure and adaptive coping mechanisms. The

Similarly, Campbell makes the point that using

critical issue here is that it is the response of the

technology can be a natural learning process,

caregivers that makes the difference,” he says.

but recent media reports on the other end of the spectrum that argue children are deprived without it are somewhat of an exaggeration.

“Human beings are tool users...It is our adaptive use of technology that has made us the most dominant species on the planet. Playing with

“In my view, the most important question in

technology will only make a child more capable

child development is whether the child has the

of using technology in so far as it enhances

opportunity to engage with the primary care

adaptive capacity,” he says.

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“Sometimes, I would leave them to watch, while

onus is on the parents or caregivers.

Campbell encourages parents not to feel overwhelmed or guilty about exposing toddlers to different technologies.

“Don’t panic. Use your common sense. Don’t pay too much attention to the so-called experts in this. There are major political issues at play and people’s statements on these ideas reflect (this)” he says.

The exception to this is constantly exposing a

Campbell says that technology can, in fact, be a

toddler to extremely violent or sexual images,

useful way of encouraging this engagement.

however, Campbell says that in this instance the

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particular neurotransmissions that take place.

encourage them to suck by breastfeeding

Hormones such as dopamine and serotonin are released in the brain and induce a sense of calm, comfort and relaxation.

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Children need to be brought down from these hormonal highs gradually, rather than with ‘cold turkey’ methods that often get rejected. This can be done by replacing their thumb with their tongue. The tongue is designed to sit in the palate at rest and also helps to develop a healthy upper arch in growing children.

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It is a well-documented fact that although Child Restraints have improved over the last 20 years, parents are still not installing them correctly. Studies consistently show that as much as 85-90% of self-fitted restraints are fitted incorrectly.

The manufacturers of restraints provide instruction booklets and stickers that must be followed closely. If you’re still not confident seek professional help.

[4] Restraint connected to the wrong anchor point – many vehicles have a luggage tie down point too so be sure you’re using the correct one

Some of the most common mistakes to look out for are:

[5] Shoulder harness straps at the wrong height – they should be level with shoulder height or slightly above, NEVER below.

[1] Wrong seat belt pathway used to secure the restraint to the vehicle seat [2] Restraint facing the wrong way (rear facing for infants up to 9kg and forward facing for 9kg+)

[6] Shoulder straps are twisted – this concentrates the force inwards rather than spreading it and can cause injury [7] Shoulder straps are not adjusted firmly to the child

[3] Front seats of the vehicle jammed on the restraint in the rear facing position – there must always be a gap between the car seat and child seat

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By Dr Julia Driscoll

Remember, it doesn’t matter how good your restraint is if it isn’t fitted correctly so use professional help to ensure it really is protecting your child.

or bottle-feeding in as upright position as possible. Take a lolly for an older child.

tiny teeth in tatters The tiny teeth of Australian toddlers are rotting and dental researchers at the University of Sydney are have just received funding to start a long-term study to find out why.

Oral Health lecturer Doctor Amit Arora who is leading the study says: “The Child Dental Health Survey of Australia reported that 45 percent of 5-year-olds had one or more decayed or missing teeth and 10 percent of those children examined were found to have more than seven decayed teeth. Also, 40 percent of the 5-6-year-olds who participated in the survey had up to 5 missing or decayed teeth,” While it is widely recognised that breastfeeding is best for baby, on-demand breastfeeding has been associated with poorer oral health outcomes.

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Reader Question: My four year old son is

d) You have no ‘mission’, or activity to keep you

shopping bag and put items in his bag that will

impossible to take shopping. He runs away

occupied and amused while you’re there;

engage him, such as a ‘picture list’ of items he can

from me, touches things without permission, has tantrums and demands that I buy him things. I am dreading the thought of going Christmas shopping!

crazy Xmas

First of all, put yourself in your son’s shoes. How would you feel if you were about to embark on a trip where; a) You didn’t know how long it was going

to take;

b) You didn’t know what the purpose behind

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e) The person you are with is frazzled, impatient and even a bit cranky;

help you buy, a calculator to add up what things will cost before the check out etc. Make sure you give him positive reinforcement for good

f) You don’t know when or even if you were

behaviour, such as giving him a 20 cent coin

going to get to eat and drink;

every time you leave a store and he’s behaved

g) Every place you go into is full of items that

well, telling him that “once you have six coins, we

don’t really interest you and are usually out of

can go and get you an ice-cream /see Santa etc”.

your reach, or you’re not allowed to touch them.

If you are having problems at home as well,

... doesn’t sound like much fun, does it?

perhaps a parenting course will help for both

The best way to handle this is to involve your

the misbehaviour.

son in the ‘shopping adventure’. Tell him before you go shopping what you’re going to do and

c) You wouldn’t be the centre of attention, or

give him something constructive and interesting

even involved in the activities of the day;

(even educational) to do. Give him a little

situations as there may be other things causing

However, if all is good at home then these techniques, together with a happy mother and a short shopping trip, will make for a much merrier Christmas shopping experience for everyone.

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a thing of the past and that I would be totally confident and self sufficient in the challenges of child rearing. Ha! What a stupid, naive, pipedream that was. This is definitely a team challenge.

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holiday fun

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at townsville pcyc

• Indoor Laser skIrmIsh (for ages 10-18 years) 13 Dec, 12pm-3pm > Cost $10 member, $15 non-member

Activities for kids

• Games day wIth PLaystatIon & XBoX 15th Dec, 10am-2pm > Cost $5

Bookings essential PHONE: 4781 9100

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school’s out

The kids are at home but you still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping! Buy yourself some time with these school holiday activities.

[1] Townsville Libraries Christmas Creations

• 13 Dec (3-6pm) – Ross River Creekwatch –

children. Cost $65 for 5 x half hour lessons per

discover what creatures hide in your local river.

day of intensive stroke correction and survival

Go along and get in to the Christmas spirit by

• 17 Dec (8am-1pm) – Creekwatch Tour –

making some beautiful decorations at our local

become a scientist for the day by conducting

libraries. Suitable for 5-12 yr olds these free

water monitoring and fish and bug sampling.

activities will be held at Flinders St on 13 Dec (10am-11.30am), Thuringowa Central on 15 Dec (10am-11.30am) and Aitkenvale on 16 Dec

• 20 Dec (7-10am) – Birdwatching – join a local bird expert.

basics. Classes run in the mornings. To book call 4779 4647.

[7] Love2Swim School at Kirwan Aquatic Centre Fully supervised learn to swim activities as well

(10am-11.30am). Bookings essential. Book online

For more info contact Wendy on 4721 4077 or

as water slides and water park fun, snorkelling,

at www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries

0409 934 263 or email townsville@cva.org.au

kayaking, arts & crafts, cooking, jumping castles

or contact your local library.

or visit conservationvolunteers.com.au

and more. Cost $35 per day inc. lunch. Dates: 1222 Dec. A 5-day swimming intensive programme

[2] The Cultural Centre

[4] Sustainability Centre

• Little Men’s group (5-12 yrs): Boys only morning

If you’re in the mood to green up the

of didj, art and stories. Date: 13 Dec (10.30am

environment by helping to plant some native

2pm). Cost $14. Bookings essential.

trees go along to the Sustainability Centre (56

• Little Women’s group (5-12 yrs): Girls only morning of beading, art, crafts and stories.

Date: 14 Dec 10.30am-2pm). Cost $14.

Bookings essential.

• Murri Christmas Tree Decorations (5-14 yrs): Go along and make your own ‘deadly’ decorations.

Dates: 20-21 Dec (10.30am-12pm). Cost $14.

Bookings essential.

[3] Conservation Volunteers This not-for-profit organisation aims to connect people with their environment and runs a number of family events that kids can attend with a responsible adult.

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is also available. For info call 4723 3447 or go to www.love2swimschool.com.au

[8] Sirens Cheerleaders

Cape Pallarenda Rd) on 15 December (9am-

Summer training is available for new and current

11am). Any ages welcome. Cost: Free.

cheerleaders both boys and girls from from 5 yrs. Learn stunts, tumbling, jumps and dance

[5] Townsville Tennis

in a fun and safe environment. Cost $15 per 2

A junior clinic will be running during the holidays

on 0419 366 405 for more information or go to

teaching technique, ball skills and game play.

www.cheerleadersaustralia.com.au

hour session. Location: Aitkenvale. Call Rianna

Fun and exercise for children aged 4-17 years of any ability. Cost $65 per child or $130 per family.

[9] Townsville PCYC (Aitkenvale)

Dates: 12-14 Dec. Location: 32 Burke Street. Call Wayne on 0417 600 591 for more info or go to

• Playstation/Xbox Games Day - 15 Dec

the website at www.tennistownsville.org

(10am – 2pm). Cost $5.

[6] Paul Sadler Swimland A Swim & Survive Holiday Program will be running 12-16 Dec for kinder to school-aged

• Indoor Laser Skirmish (10 – 18yrs) - 13 Dec. Cost $10 member or $15 non-member.

Bookings are essential. Call 4781 9100.

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Marine Rescue Story thanks to Jemma Nott

turtle training Learning environmental awareness: how the Reef HQ’s turtle hospital can give kids a heads start.

Aside from being a great tourist attraction,

Nucifora says that children are encouraged

she says. Kleinhans says that her children loved

how much do you know about the Reef HQ

to come and learn about the turtles and their

that they were able to get up close with the

Aquarium? Did you know, for example, that Reef

habitat - the Great Barrier Reef. He says it is a

individual turtles.

HQ is home to a rehabilitation centre for sick

great way to create awareness about the dangers

or injured turtles, known by everyone at the

turtles can often face.

aquarium as ‘the turtle hospital?’ One of the main missions of the turtle hospital, and Reef HQ itself, is to promote environmental awareness amongst all ages. Even though the turtle hospital attracts all kinds of people, Reef HQ’s director, Fred Nucifora, says that it is best to start developing an environmental awareness at a young age.

“The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Reef HQ are big believers that the children of today are the decision makers of tomorrow.

If they can be active, informed and empowered citizens - the sustainable nature of our ecosystems, and animals that call it home will be in good hands,” he says.

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“(Children) come in as a family, so they just come with Mum or Dad, or they come in with school groups. Children of all ages, including pre-school, come through the aquarium,” he says.

One mum, Laura Kleinhans, found that her children took a shine to the turtle hospital. Her two sons, and her friend’s son all took part in the tour of the turtle hospital and she says one of her sons still talks about it.

“They took a shine to one turtle, and they were talking to him through the glass!” she says.

Kleinhans says that she would recommend other parents to take their kids along to the turtle hospital, because of the positive and educational impact it had.

“It was great for the kids to see the turtles and learn about them in that environment,” she says.

The hotline number for a marine animal rescue is: 1300 130 372

“(My son) just told me that turtles think plastic bags are jelly fish and will choke or die if they don’t stop throwing rubbish in the water. He regularly tells people to pick up their rubbish!”

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Activities for kids Story thanks to Jemma Nott

the king of bowling Camper Trailer

HIRE & SALES

A new bowling alley has arrived in Townsville and it’s not like your ordinary day at the lanes.

You’ve tried bowling, but have you tried King

dad that want to come, and chill with their kids,”

in the evenings. However, she does say that

Pin Bowling? The new King Pin entertainment

says Dwyer. Dwyer says that the bowling alley

this will mean that there will be restrictions

complex has lane bowling, laser skirmish, arcade

will offer great school holiday packages, and King

on children entering and playing in the venue

games, party rooms plus a bar and dining area.

Pin’s pre-bookings started filling up fast before

during certain times.

According to King Pin Group Marketing Manager

they even opened.

Taryn Dwyer, all of these different elements are

but it will probably be around 6:00 pm that all

action pass’ and you just buy a wristband, which

kids will need to be accompanied by a parent or

gives you three activities of your choice, such as

guardian and there may be further restrictions on

King Pin is a part of a chain of bowling venues

three games of (M9 Skirmish), a game of bowling

top of that as we also cater for corporate events,

across the country and Dwyer says that they

and half an hour on the arcade games.”

and hens or bucks nights,” says Dwyer.

“We’re really happy so far. We’ve got a lot of

This is a bowling experience like no other, so get

bookings in the system. We’ve got quite a lot of

in these school holidays and check it out!

what makes it a unique bowling experience and a great fun day or night out with the family.

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“We’ll be doing full catering, and full drinks…

“In our other centres we run what’s called an ‘all

chose Townsville as the spot for their latest venue, because they saw a gap in the market for a family-based entertainment complex.

“There doesn’t seem to be a lot that you can do as far as entertainment in Townsville is concerned - there’s movies and there’s the existing bowling centre, but there’s not much else for a mum and

kid’s parties and a lot of Christmas parties,” says Dwyer.

Dwyer says that mums and dads will be pleased

Don’t forget to book in advance, though, as Dwyer says the Christmas holiday bookings are filling up fast.

too with the bar and food service that is available

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Method

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Thank you for all of your support, we wish you a safe festive season filled with joy, happiness and quality time with loved ones. Here’s to a fabulous 2012!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours

Christmas tree cupcakes (makes 18)

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gingerbread man cutter to cut out shapes. Place on lined trays about 3cm apart. Combine excess scraps of dough and repeat.

[3] Bake at 180 degrees for 12 minutes or until brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

[4] Place egg white in a clean, dry bowl. Use Gradually add icing sugar and beat until stiff add desired food colours. Scoop into piping

pale and creamy. Add the golden syrup and egg

bags fitted with small icing tips, and have fun

yolk and beat until combined. Stir in the flour,

decorating!

ginger, mixed spice and bicarb soda. Turn onto a

Ingredients

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lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

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and milk in alternate batches and stir until combined.

[2] Spoon mixture evenly among muffin

trays lined with baking cups. Bake at 180oC for 15 mins or until cakes are golden and springy to touch. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

[3] For frosting, cream butter with an electric

mixer until pale and smooth. Add the milk and half the icing sugar. Beat until combined.

Add the remaining icing sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add colouring.

[4] Spoon frosting into an icing bag with an

open star tip. Pipe onto the cupcake starting from the outside and work up and into the centre in a circular motion. Sprinkle on the rainbow chips while cream is still wet.

[5] Roll out a ball of yellow fondant on a

surface dusted with icing sugar. Use a small

[1] Cream butter, sugar and vanilla with an

star cutter to make shapes, and allow to dry

electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time,

until firm enough to pick up and place on top

and beat until just combined. Add the flour

of trees. Finish with a dust of edible glitter.

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email to: photos@pakmag.com.au

Eamon at Kids in Harmony class

Jake at Brothers PakClub Debbie & Danika from North Coast

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William – best dressed boy at PakClub

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Submit your photos and you can be seen on our Out & About Pages > email to: photos@pakmag.com.au

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November winner!

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Tyson smooching Thomas

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Congratulations to our Nov prize winners!

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Smile with a local Thanks to 4TO and Minty

smile with a local This month on facebook we’ve been talking about your funniest ever Christmas moment?

From: Cindy Collinson

Prize

inner

W “Last Christmas my 7 year old son received an electric helicopter off my Dad so they went out in the backyard to master the art of flying it. Soon after they came back inside as my son had flown it straight into the pool, where it sunk to the bottom. Since he was so upset, my Dad bought him a new one the next day. They were banned from flying it in the backyard again so they went out the front. Five minutes later they were back in – this time my son had flown it so high it ended high up in a gum tree! When it finally fell down five months later it was still working...damn!!! Morale to the story - don’t buy the kids electric helicopters!!!”

From: Chantel Divers “My family are mad about Christmas to the point where you have to wake everyone up in the house before you’re allowed to see the presents. One year all seven of us bowled into the room together to see the dog having an early lunch on the entire collection of gifts. The only thing that got ‘returned’ later in the day were my grandmothers gold earrings but funnily enough she didn’t want them!”

From: Leanne Rangitaawa “When my daughter was two, I took her Christmas shopping with me during the July toy sales because I couldn’t find a sitter. As I put the toys into the trolley, I was telling her that the items were for her little cousins. This one’s for Mia, this one’s for Payton etc. On Christmas morning, she

opened one of her presents from Santa, looked at me and said “Mum, this isn’t mine. This is Mia’s” and promptly threw it to the side. She still, almost two years later, tells me that Santa gave her the wrong presents!”

From: Su Corea “As per tradition, in our family we always cooked symbolic items in to the Christmas pudding (ring=imminent wedding, thimble=not likely to ever marry, coin=rich man etc). It all seemed like harmless fun until the year my great-grandmother choked on the thimble and my granduncle had to thump her until the thimble popped out. I was nine at the time and had to go to the bathroom to laugh my guts out.

Needless to say no-one baked anything in to the pudding after that.”

Next month’s question: What’s the funniest thing you’ve got your kids doing so you can take a rest during the holidays?

Email your answers to “Smile With A Local” with your contact name, suburb and number to pakinfo@pakmag.com.au by December 15 and you could win!!!

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