PalmyParent Magazine Issue 295 June July 2020

PALMY PARENT PALMERSTON NORTH PARENTS CENTRE MAGAZINE

June / July . 2020

WINTER WITH CHILDREN Fun activity ideas

5 WAYS YOUR BABY SHOWS THEY LOVE YOU

HELMET SAFETY Keep your wee ones safe on their wheels

Post-natal nutrition and returning to exercise after baby.

With Kate Morland,registered dietician & personal trainer.

Our diet after bubs has been born becomes more important than ever. As a mum of four, I personally and professionally see this as an area mums struggle with due to lack of time, energy and motivation. However we don’t want to reach burnout! In this workshop you will learn key tips to replenish your lost nutrient stores, easy and practical (because I like practical) ideas on snacks and meals, energy to support breastfeeding and eating strategies to support weight management.

Plus I will put on my other hat as an Exercise Specialist and provide you a guide towards returning to exercise after baby.

Saturday 4th July 10am-1130am 117 Ruahine Street, Palm Nth $10 Per person Limited spaces available, register on our website. www.palmyparentscentre.org.nz info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz

EDITOR’S NOTE Writing this the day after winter solstice, I am grateful that we are moving back towards the light again. It’s seemed pretty dark both literally and figuratively recently and I’m hopeful that as the days get longer and brighter so too will the world we live in.

In times of change, it can be hard to know what to tell our children. We might feel that they are too young, that we’d like to protect them from protests and pandemics.

Our household has been grateful for the many wonderful resources on the internet, from sensory play ideas and learning activities during lockdown, to lists of picture books to encourage anti-racism, and videos that explain COVID-19 to even the youngest member of your household. We’ve really appreciated being able to have this information at our fingertips, it’s helped us to encourage age appropriate exploration and discussions about the world around us.

I hope this issue finds you all safe and well,

Jessica Mollie Ensing Editor

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CONTENTS FEATURES Winter with Children

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Five Ways Your Baby Shows They Love You 14 Helmet Safety

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IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s note

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PNPC Seminars & Events

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What’s on

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Welcome to the World

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Book Review

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Birth Story: Rory’s Roadside delivery

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Dad’s Life: Adventures in parenting

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Health and Wellness: Body Positivity in a Size Obsessed Society

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Product Review: Kids Helmets

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Family Friendly Outing Kanga Training Palmerston North

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Craft: Apple stacking game

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Community support groups

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Member discounts

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Playgroups in your area

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CHECK OUT OUR WINNERS Bruce McKenzie Book Giveaway

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The Hair Company styling treatment

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Kind Hearts, Streetwise Coffee

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Cottage Flowers Arrangement

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CONTRIBUTORS Jessica Ensing, Laura Wenden-Green, Sarah Taylor, Myra Reitsma, Kelly Sutton, Saritta Burney, Kate Morland, Desiree Harvey, Esther & Tim Hutchinson, Fritha Linklater, Pinky Mckay, Andrew Carswell, Front cover: Isla, photo by: Tamara, Milldove Photography via Pop-ins

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Email the Editor at: palmyparenteditor@gmail.com

COMMITTEE NEWS Wow what a ride we have been on in the last two months, at the time or writing the last committee news we had just had our successful Raising Ziggy event and were planning our bi-annual Preggy to Preschool Garage Sale and a week later we were making plans to move online. As you can imagine there was a lot of quick planning required to take most of our classes online, I would like to say a BIG thank you to Tabitha for taking Responsive Parenting and our Hot Topics online, to Teresa for taking Movement and Music online and helping us bop away in our own living rooms, to Jenny for bringing our Baby and You classes online providing some crucial support for our new parents in such an unusual time and to our Childbirth Educators Jess, Rebekah and Lucy – you all rock and without you all we couldn’t have pulled it off.

We are slowly bringing our courses back into the classroom, starting with Baby and You and some seminars with lower numbers available to register for. Music is now also back in the classroom and we recommend that you get a term enrolment for Term 3 so you don’t miss out. Childbirth Education classes that have the most attendees will be the last class to move back into the classroom and we cannot wait for them to be back in the classroom kanohi ki te kanohi, face to face.

The last BIG thank you goes to our members and especially those members who have had their Childbirth Education and Baby and You classes online, we appreciate that being online is not the same experience as being in the classroom and your support while we got a new systems up and running has been appreciated. We are a volunteer run committee and this was an event that we could not foresee or plan for, we hope to provide you with something extra along the way to show our gratitude for this support.

Saritta and The Palmy Parents Centre Team

During lockdown we welcomed Ammie Brown to committee, we are so pleased to have her, and we know she will bring her passion to committee.

We are always looking for more volunteers, if you are interested please send us an email on info@ palmyparentscentre.org.nz

Mission statement Positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported and highly valued in their role.

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SEMINARS & EVENTS JUNE & JULY RESPONSIVE PARENTING COURSE Wednesday 10th, Saturday 13th, Wednesday 17th, Saturday 20th, Wednesday 24th, Saturday 27th June, 730-9pm Via zoom Palmerston North Parents Centre’s Responsive Parenting Workshops are designed to encourage, support, and equip families with positive, responsive, and non-punitive strategies for the parenting journey.

Cost: Free to all NEWBORN BREASTFEEDING Saturday 20th June, 10am Designed for ALL expectant and new mums who are intending to or have recently started breastfeeding. Learn how to prepare for and get started with breastfeeding, along with strategies for an effective and sustainable breastfeeding journey.

You can attend this seminar while pregnant and again in the early weeks with your newborn.

Partners welcome.

Presented by Cheryl Benn, Lactation Consultant, self-employed midwife, and Regional Midwifery Advisor to MidCentral and Whanganui DHB Cost: Free to all NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY Saturday 27th June, 10am What to eat during pregnancy is often a hot debate and can cause confusion and overwhelm.

Pregnancy is a time where nutrition is very important to support both mum and baby along the journey. This workshop will help you simplify your food choices, while being guided by my principles of variety, flexibility, and enjoyment.

You will learn what foods to avoid, what to eat in abundance, meal and snack planning, strategies to support energy levels and weight management, and specific nutrients for specific stages. Plus time for FAQs and food demos.

POSTNATAL NUTRITION AND RETURNING TO EXERCISE Saturday 4th July, 10am Our diet after bubs has been born becomes more important than ever. As a mum of four, I personally and professionally see this as an area mums struggle with due to lack of time, energy and motivation. However we don’t want to reach burnout! In this workshop you will learn key tips to replenish your lost nutrient stores, easy and practical (because I like practical) ideas on snacks and meals, energy to support breastfeeding, and eating strategies to support weight management.

Plus, I will put on my other hat as an Exercise Specialist and provide you a guide towards returning to exercise after baby.

Cost: $10 PELVIC HEALTH Monday 20th July, 10am If you have had a baby or are pregnant, come along and learn tips and tricks for a healthy pelvic floor.

Cost: $6 PNPC Member/$12 Non-Member INFANT CPR Friday 24th July, 10am This short course will cover baby and infant CPR, choking, burns, convulsions, fevers, illness warning signs, and accidental ingestion of toxins.

This is a baby friendly course.

Cost: $6 members; $12 non-members

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To register please see our website: http://www.palmyparentscentre.org.nz/ All seminars and events can be found in our calendar on the website.

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WHAT’S ON. . .

PARK ROAD PLAY CENTRE’S PINK PARTY 2020

THE PROMISE OF MATARIKI SHOW

Park Road Playcentre, Huia Street, Palmerston North Wednesday 1 July 2020 9:30am – 11:30pm Park Road Playcentre’s annual Pink Party is happening again and we will welcome special guests Kiwi Bop. Please come along to have some fun.

Entry is by gold coin or you can donate online prior to the event.

We’re taking part in this Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign this year to help support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s vital work.

Roslyn Library, 8 Kipling St, Palmerston North Thursday 16 July 2020 10:30am – 11:30am The Promise of Puanga - A Matariki Show with author Kirsty Bennett and sand art by Manu Bennett.

Featuring reading, singing and sand art.

INFLATABLE FAMILY FUN NIGHT CCC on Pascal, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Friday 3 July 2020 5:00pm – 8:00pm Come along and bounce your way in to the school holidays!

There will be amazing bouncy castles, inflatable slides, inflatable obstacle courses and much more.

This is a free community event for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your family, friends and neighbours and come have lots of fun!

Sausage sizzle, fruit and plenty of refreshments!

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JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - PĀNUITIA I NGĀ WHETŪ - READING THE STARS Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North 6 July 2020 – 19 July 2020 A Matariki celebration with a different star celebrated through interactive, fun stories and activities each day.

Matariki is a Māori celebration of the lunar cycle which is always between June and July. As Matariki begins it’s journey across our skies we remember and are thankful for the loved ones past and present. We have gratitude for new growth, both physically and spiritually, from the awa (rivers) to the moana (seas), fromkaikano (seeds) to the ngahere (forests). Let’s come together and celebrate Matariki.

Aimed at ages 5+

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Come down to the Awapuni Library and whip up a scrumptious mug cake! We will have the ingredients and everything you need out for the morning so drop by any time between 10am and 12pm if you want to enjoy a yummy cake in a mug.

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD

WELCOME TO THE WORLD Welcome to all the new babies born to our wonderful Parent Centre members!

If there are any corrections to the list below, please email palmyparenteditor@gmail.com

Class: Due April | Hostess: Rachel Mackay | CBE: Rebekah Matsas

Jack David Westcott

Joel Isaiah Parkinson

born to

born to

Jaimee and Ian Westcott

Kiri & Aizeiah Parkinson

3 April 2020

6 April 2020

Sofia Grace Diprose

Charlotte Grace Lemmen

born to

born to

Ella and Sam Diprose

Philip and Leigh Lemmen

9 April 2020

11 April 2020

Breanna Alison Managh Yeoman

Emmie Kay Mason

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born to

Evan & Courtney Yeoman

Samantha and Andrew Mason

11 April 2020

15 April 2020

Georgia Wyatt Godfrey born to

Lydia Denniston and Nik Godfrey

7 May 2020

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Class: Due March | Hostess: Natasha Hedge | CBE: Jess White

Evan James Bayley

Asher Logan Hedge

Neroli Thomson & Sam Bayley

Natasha & Mike Hedge

17 February 2020

18 February 2020

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born to

Isla Louise Tiffany Rhya Moon

Ruby Alice Spark

Teresa & Dylan Moon

Amy Spark & Dave Boyack

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born to

19 February 2020

4 March 2020

Heidi Elizabeth Hay

Lachie Gordon John Cooper

Abbie & Nick

Katie Rose & Grayson Cooper

12 March 2020

16 March 2020

Ryder Bruce Stratford

Candice Hempel

Marie Shailer & Scott Stratford

Lucas Hempel

born to

born to

born to

born to

17 March 2020

Claudia Kate Richards

Macie May Comber

Clare Cook & Gerard Richards

Brittany & Matt Comber

25 March 2020

31 March 2020

Demi Mae Mclvor

Millie Grace

Heather Mclvor & Robert Stent

Alice Allsop & Jeff Osman

born to

born to

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BOOK REVIEW

THE SEVEN KITES OF MATARIKI Written by Calico McClintock and illustrated by Dominique Ford Reviewed by Desiree Harvey Available from Bruce McKenzie Booksellers on George St

The story of the stars known as the seven sisters that herald Matariki New Year is bought to life for children in this lovely book.

Long ago, in a valley full of laughing creeks and ancient trees, there lived seven little sisters. Preparations are being made for the arrival of Matariki, and this was a special year for the seven sisters, as their youngest little sister Ururangi was finally old enough to make her own kite. They each make a beautiful unique kite with eyes of seashells and take them to the east to fly them, but no wind comes! Morning arrives and while the seven sisters sleep, wind arrives and sweeps the kites away and to the horizon to be seen as stars that light up the morning sky at the dawn of Matariki.

The illustrations in this delightful book are colourful and soft, showing the movement of the wind and the sky with stunning swirls. The detailed seashells are a beautiful touch. We thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the story is a great way to introduce, or re-imagine the story of, Matariki to your little ones.

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The children’s book reviewed above has been generously donated by Bruce McKenzie Booksellers on George Street, Palmerston North to give away to a lucky Parents Centre Member.

Bruce McKenzie’s Booksellers is situated in George Street beside the entrance to the Palmerston North Library. Bruce McKenzie’s carries an enormous range of books from children’s to specialist non-fiction and is definitely worth a visit. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask the staff who are always willing to help.

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SEASONAL FEATURE

WINTER WITH CHILDREN As we get closer to winter the days get shorter and it is definitely colder. While all that us adults might want to do is cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and a good book, if your toddler is anything like mine, that’s not going to happen!

great winter activity, held Mon, Wed, Thu and Friday from 9:15am. There is plenty of equipment for your littlies to climb, roll, swing and play on to burn off some of that energy. Sessions are $5 and held at Manawatu Gymsports on Malden St.

Luckily, we don’t often get subzero temperatures in the Manawatu, so we can still get outside for some fresh air. We take advantage of any sunny days we get and rug up warm before heading off on an adventure. The esplanade is a great place to visit at this time of year with the trees dropping leaves and changing colours.

Wildbase is another of our favourite places to visit over the winter months, they are open 1-4pm during weekdays and 10am4pm on the weekends. They have some awesome interactive activities for children of all ages and we love trying to spot the birds and animals in their enclosures.

If leaving home feels like too much hard work on a dreary winter day then nothing beats putting on your gumboots and splashing in some muddy puddles (guaranteed to cheer up even the most sleep deprived Mum!).

For those with toddlers and pre-school aged children, Play Gym Explorers is a

And if arguing with your children about why they have to wear a jacket outside seems like a battle best left for another day, you could try a teddy bears picnic in the lounge complete with a million stuffed animals and imaginary English breakfast tea. For bonus parenting points I make a fort using washing racks and sheets.

Or, if your children are a little bit older, you can try recreating their favourite outdoor games inside-Hopscotch can be made

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inside using masking tape and a hacky sack.

Volleyball can be played with a balloon over the mountains of washing that accumulate during winter.

Finally, for the bravest of parents- take advantage of winter and visit the snow!

If you are game enough for a day trip Mt Ruapehu is roughly a 2 hour drive from Palmerston North and well worth the drive.

There are plenty of options for hiring all the gear you need for a day up the mountain, or you can simply find a pile of snow on the side of the road for an impromptu snowball fight! You don’t even have to be a pro skier, there are plenty of family friendly activities you can try while you are in the area.

Check out the Ohakune Museum if you have children that are interested in trains and railways, and if the weather is nice enough the Ohakune Carrot adventure park is the perfect place to let the kids stretch their legs. On the way home you could even stop and check out the Waiouru Army museumChildren under 5 are free and there are some amazing displays.

And if all else fails, grab the kids and cuddle up on the couch with their favourite book, it might not be our first choice, but I bet the kids will love it.

The Koru Study SEEKING PREGNANT WOMEN to take part in a study measuring body composition changes during pregnancy & early infancy If you are in your FIRST TRIMESTER of pregnancy we would love to hear from you

For more information visit: www.thekorustudy.com If you are interested in joining this study, please contact Ciara Phone: (06) 951 6366 Text: (021) 1 605 805 Email: thekorustudy@massey.ac.nz This project has been reviewed and approved by the Health & Disability Ethics Committee: 19/CEN/47

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PARENTING

FIVE WAYS YOUR BABY SHOWS THEY LOVE YOU

By Pinky McKay As you carried your baby in your belly, you dreamed of an instant connection between you – just like the soft focused television ads. They would instantly know you are their mother, the one who will protect them and love them forever and they will love you back. You will be their special person, the one they love more than anyone else in the whole world.

Right now, though, it doesn’t feel like that. Of course you love them and feel utterly responsible for them but it’s not like the ads – you feel like a zombie craving sleep, they seem more like a tiny poop machine who cries and squirms and feeds endlessly and all you want is some feedback that your endless hours of

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nurturing are truly making a difference.

Yes, your care is helping your baby thrive.

It is helping love grow between you and as this bond grows, they will show you in their own special ways that you are the most important person in their world: T H E Y K N O W Y O U: Newborns recognize and prefer their mother’s smell – a study of newborns found that just one day after birth, babies preferred (and turned their heads towards) a breast pad worn by their own breastfeeding mother to either an unused breast pad or one worn by another breastfeeding woman.

Your baby knows you are the expert about them and what they need and they feel safe with you. By tuning in and getting to know your baby’s subtle body language, they will feel as though ‘she gets me’.

Soon you will know the most subtle cues that have outsiders completely baffled.

T H E Y C A N’T TA K E T H E I R E Y E S O F F Y O U: Even a newborn will gaze at your face and copy your facial expressions (try poking your tongue out and watch him copy). Soon they will be flirting – gazing, looking away, giving you tiny smiles and by the time they are a few months old, they will be looking at you endlessly and playing silly games.

This face to face gazing and playing is helping your baby grow important brain connections: Margot Sunderland, Director of Education and Training for the Centre for Child Mental Health in London explains, ” face to face conversations between you and your baby and the subsequent release of optimal hormonal levels into your child’s brain will help develop pathways in your child’s higher brain that encourage social intelligence, the ability to form relationships.” Ms

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Sunderland says, “the ability to ‘light you up’ is the very basis of your baby’s sense of himself as lovely and lovable.”

T H E Y S M I L E AT Y O U: Don’t believe all the naysayers who tell you ‘it’s just wind’.

New research suggests that your baby’s early goofy grins may be their effort at copying your facial expressions and they are possibly the beginning of them getting their tiny brain ready for more deliberate smiles.

Somewhere between six and eight weeks your baby will begin what the experts call ‘social smiling’. They are beginning to learn the association between you and feeling good: they smile at you, you smile back – and love deepens!

T H E Y L O V E T O B E I N Y O U R A R M S: Is it any wonder your newborn doesn’t like sleeping when you pop them down?

Consider, they have been on the inside, close to your heart-beat, they know your smell, your voice and inside your womb, they were lulled to sleep by your body movements.

baby, they will twist towards you and reach out for you. They may start to cry when they can’t see you. This can feel frustrating at times but it’s an important sign that you are the most important person in your baby’s world. You are their ‘rock’ and they love you best. From this secure attachment, they will learn to love others and they will feel safe to explore further and further from you as they grow. Right now though, enjoy every sweet snuggle because this special time will pass – all too quickly. I promise.

As they adapt to life on the ‘outside’ try ‘wearing’ your baby in a carrier or wrap against your moving body and your comforting heartbeat where they can breathe in your familiar smell and hear your voice as you whisper sweet nothings to them. Best of all, you will have two hands free to do a few chores, or you can go out and enjoy a walk with your little love.

Y O U A R E T H E I R E V E R Y T H I N G: This feels overwhelming right now but very soon your little one will be showing you how much they love you with much less subtle signals.

When a stranger says ‘hello,’ your baby will check in with a glance at you as if to say, ‘is this person safe?’ This is what the experts call ‘social referencing’ – all the connecting you are doing right now is encouraging a strong attachment with your baby and showing them you are his safe base.

Also, when somebody else is holding your

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FEATURE

HELME T SAFE T Y

By Laura Wenden-Green Nothing gives me the shivers more than seeing a kid or toddler out hooning along enjoying their bike or scooter ride with a helmet hanging off the back of their head halfway down their neck, or slung over sideways over one ear, with the chin strap so loose it barely even passes as done up. They might as well not even be wearing a helmet for all the protection it will offer, or it could even make things worse if it gets ripped backward in a crash and the chin strap that is so loose gets yanked up.

For a helmet to do its job it needs to stay in place covering the head in the event of a crash or a fall. This is why it is so important to have a helmet that is A) sized correctly to your child’s head, and B) fitted correctly every time they put it on. This does mean you need to check that it is sitting well and that the straps are adjusted

ruler, then match the helmet to this size. XS kids helmet should be a head circumference of 4549cm, and go up from there to approximately 57cm, then you are into adult sized helmets.

FIT:

There are different straps on different helmets, but most commonly for bike helmets you have 2 straps attaching to each side of the helmet that come together forming a ‘V’ below the ears.

These are secured under the chin.

• Level – around the head, no tilting.

• Low – sitting no more than 2 finger breadths above the eyebrows.

• Snug – does it fit snug (not tight) on their head? Are the v clips snug below their ears and is the chin strap snug under their chin?

correctly every time it goes on their head.

Here are some things you need to know about choosing and fitting a helmet for your child:

SIZE:

Helmets come in different kids sizes and brand to brand they can vary. To size your child you will need to measure their head circumference.

Place a tape measure around your child’s head 1 cm above their eyebrows and make sure the tape is level all the way around the head. Take the measurement in cm. If you don’t have a tape measure use string or wool then lie this along a

You should be able to get a maximum of 2 fingers under the chin strap when done up.

The straps should not be twisted.

• Stable – use the palm of your hand to check forward, backward, side to side movement, the movement should be no greater than 2cm.

3) TO WORK IT NEEDS TO BE WORN!

All kids have an adjustment period to wearing a helmet, some kids fight it more than others, but the rule in my house has always been, ‘you want wheels, you wear your helmet’ this was

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the most difficult for my youngest who fought the helmet the most, but she LOVES her wheels so they won out. There has never been any exceptions, I never give in and there have been times when I have walked down the street with a crying child because they chose no helmet, so that meant no wheels. Now there is absolutely no fight and they actually love their helmets, it really didn’t take long at all.

Style can be a huge help here, make it cool, take them along and let them have a say in what they get. Some egg helmets have a changeable skin so they can maybe change them later if they get tired of them.

Comfort is a big factor to, if my girls hairstyles are in the way its a whinge point, or when their old helmets were getting a bit small before we upgraded they didn’t want to put them on, but when they are comfortable to wear there isn’t a problem, and I can’t say I blame them there.

Now I’ve seen the latest craze going around of helmets with Unicorn horns and ears etc… while they look cool and probably are loved by lots of kids, I would steer away from them; the

Helmet Safety Institute recommends the more round smooth style helmet , basically round like your head. No protrusions. Being round with no protrusions it will slide better along a surface, reducing the peak forces with sudden stopping and isolated points of impact from protruding shapes also reducing the risk of snagging - all factors that may result in a head and/or neck injury.

4) IS IT SAFE?

Just like with car-seats, for helmets to be sold in New Zealand they need to pass the New Zealand

Safety standard, so a helmet from K-Mart is just as good as one from a bike shop, IF it fits them, is fitted correctly and is the correct type of helmet for the type of activity they will be using it for. My older two girls had Kmart helmets for their first helmets and they were great, we only upgraded to the Specialized brand helmet for my youngest because she was only a year old when we got her first helmet so I needed one that would fit a little head! So if your child is getting older and starting to test their riding skills or they are a particular daredevil (like my youngest!) then it may be time to think about investing in a more expensive MIPS helmet.

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BIRTH STORY

RORY’S ROADSIDE DELIVERY

By Esther & Tim Hutchinson For us, it was a big decision to have a third child having not had many full nights sleep since our first child in 2011; nausea throughout most of each pregnancy, significant intervention with the first two births (emergency caesarean section for our first daughter Julia and ventouse and forceps required to deliver our second daughter Natalie), and lots of problems with breastfeeding. But optimistic as ever we thought third time lucky right?! And better to get on with it while we’re used to broken sleep and all the things that go along with highly dependent little people.

We knew we would have to prepare ourselves for another tough 2-3 years but still thought it was better than regretting not having a third child in 5-10 years time.

We were fortunate to conceive easily for the third time but again the constant nausea started early and went on for some time. Other than that, the pregnancy was straightforward and at the 20 week scan we were all excited to discover we were having a boy. Our previous midwife Fiona was no longer working as an LMC and based on recommendations from friends I was lucky to have Cheryl Benn as my midwife this time. Cheryl is also a lactation consultant, which I hoped would give me the best chance of sorting out the

breastfeeding. Going into the pregnancy I was almost convinced the birth would be an elective caesarean and the baby would be bottle fed. Cheryl didn’t try to persuade us one way or another with any of the decisions; she offered us factual information and talked through our concerns and options in an unbiased manner.

It wasn’t until I finished work at 36 weeks that I gave a lot more thought to the impending birth. I started regular appointments with a chiropractor (Erin Reid) due to ongoing back and hip pain and the concern over whether the bony protrusion noted in Natalie’s birth was due to the shape of my pelvis or because things didn’t move properly during labour. Erin was extremely enthusiastic about natural births and where possible, home births. Erin not only helped with the physical preparation for birth (I wish I had seen her earlier in my pregnancy!) but also the mental preparation. During our appointments we discussed our birth plan, she encouraged me to labour as long as possible at home, suggested things to think about and do during the strong contractions, we even discussed how to sit in the car on the way to hospital.

Erin also lent me a book by a French

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obstetrician, Michel Odent, called ‘Birth and Breastfeeding’. The book had many concepts that I could directly relate to based on my previous experiences. I found the section on the foetus ejection reflex very interesting as I didn’t experience the so-called overwhelming urge to push during my first two births, it was more a case of being told to push.

Cheryl came with us to the hospital consultation (offered due to having a previous caesarean) and having her there helped give a balanced view on the options otherwise I think I would have been swayed to book an elective caesarean at 39 weeks by the benefits of lower risk (slightly) and calmness that would surround a planned caesarean. We ended up booking an elective caesarean for 41 weeks with the intention to trial labour first, perhaps have an epidural early and to make the call on a caesarean earlier in the second stage of labour if things weren’t looking promising. Over a period of weeks we eventually decided to cancel the elective caesarean all together as the chances of it lining up with going into labour were slim and I felt it was the wrong attitude for me to have a caesarean back up if I was going to be positive about having a natural birth.

Cheryl started giving me regular acupuncture to prepare for the birth from around 39 weeks. I was feeling a bit disappointed that labour hadn’t started spontaneously by my EDD but it was probably just as well given we had all had nasty colds soon after I finished work that took weeks to clear. My blood pressure was up in the last few weeks so we made the decision to induce at 41 weeks. I tried hard to focus on being positive about being able to birth naturally and the fact that we would soon get to meet our baby.

On the day of the planned induction Cheryl checked me to determine what form of induction would be required and discovered I was already 5-6 cm dilated!

I had been having intense contractionlike pains most nights for a couple of weeks but they never eventuated to regular contractions so I assumed it was just my body getting ready. We decided that if nothing happened overnight we would meet Cheryl at the hospital early the next morning to rupture my membranes. We continued with our day as normal and took the girls to the pool for swimming lessons and arranged for Tim’s

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parents to come up early the next morning to look after the girls. I packed up what we needed for the hospital and even put towels on the seat in the car and Tim put the Jack Johnson CD in that I wanted for the drive.

I woke up suddenly at 12.20 am when my waters broke. I quickly woke Tim to tell him to ring Cheryl and tell her we would be at the hospital asap and to get his parents here. For a moment I thought, ‘hang on – I haven’t had any contractions yet.’ Then they started, they were very strong and almost on top of each other immediately.

It was intense with no time to adjust to the pain. I recall being scared that I wouldn’t cope with the pain but told myself that that was normal and it would soon be over and we would meet our little boy. I put into practise the techniques I had discussed with Erin as Tim tried to help me cope and convince me to make my way to the car.

After only 10 minutes or so the contractions changed and were more tolerable and for the first time I had the urge to push. Again I felt scared as I hadn’t felt this before and I didn’t think we had time to go to

the hospital given it would take about 25 minutes to get there. We briefly considered staying at home but Tim was adamant that we needed to go to the hospital as he was thinking of the trouble we had at this stage with our girls. I agreed and tried to breathe through the contractions as Tim moved the car to the front door.

Tim was helping me to the car when his parents arrived and I remember saying to his mum, ‘I’m not going to make it to the hospital’. Tim and his parents were a bit surprised when I said I wanted to kneel on the front seat but no one was going to argue with me! We headed off, I know Tim wasn’t driving slow but it seemed to take forever to even get down our long driveway. Tim had one hand firmly on my lower back which I thought really helped with the pain but he later told me it was to stop me falling off the seat. We were only down the road a bit when I told Tim he had to stop as the baby was coming now. He took some convincing that the baby was actually coming right then and there. Eventually he stopped and tried to ring Cheryl but there wasn’t any reception so we drove a bit further. Tim rang Cheryl to tell her we weren’t going to make it

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to the hospital and asked her to meet us, then he got another towel from the boot and came to my door. He just about fell over when he saw I was holding the baby!

Rory had arrived just before 1 am, no more than 40 minutes after we woke up! He made a few snuffly noises but didn’t cry. I kept checking he was moving and put him against my skin while Tim rang Cheryl back to tell her Rory had arrived and to find out what to do next. Cheryl said to wipe the baby off and keep him warm which was easy to do in the confined space of the car with the heater on. It was a special time sitting in the car with our brand new baby listening to Jack Johnson.

Cheryl arrived about 10 minutes later and Annie Kinloch (our back up midwife) soon after that. Cheryl checked Rory and we were relieved to hear he was fine and had good colour. Tim cut the umbilical cord sitting in the front seat. I had trouble delivering the placenta and after some time we decided to return home to complete the birth. Tim’s parents were astonished to see us return home less than an hour after leaving and were trying to work out what had happened when they realised Tim was holding our new baby while Cheryl and Annie helped me inside. I had second degree tears that needed stitching up but I was on such a high and probably in some degree of shock that it was all completely bearable.

Rory weighed 4.34 kg (9 lb 8 oz, exactly the same birth weight as Tim!). Cheryl and Annie were with us until 4 am making sure we were comfortable and settled. It was very special to introduce Julia and Natalie to their little brother in the morning. The look of amazement followed by excitement

on their faces was very moving.

Once again I had a terrible time breastfeeding with mastitis by Day 5 and severe pain for weeks. With lots of time and help from Cheryl, and incredible support with everything else from Tim and our family and friends, we got through those awful 6-8 weeks and Rory is now exclusively breastfed and gaining weight well. I wish that level of support was available to all women as it wouldn’t have been possible to continue breastfeeding without it.

We were so impressed at how efficient yet relaxed Cheryl and Annie were at managing the home/car birth and we wished that our other two births had been more like this too. Tim and I both think Rory’s birth was the most amazing event in our lives and even 3 months later we still talk and laugh about the experience nearly every day. I am also very grateful it happened in the middle of the night not during the day when neighbours and work colleagues who live in the area might have been passing or stopped to chat! I now understand why people get so excited about home births and talk about how positive and empowering it is for women to birth as naturally as possible!

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DAD’S LIFE

ADVENTURES IN PARENTING: Also known as Dad Andrew Carswell reflects on the many titles a Dad has to hold. Some of them serious, others painful … but he has figured out the best dad-title of all.

A father has many names. There are the traditional self-effacing monikers: Taxi driver, cash dispenser, no man. Then there are these more appropriate designations, befitting of a dude with two life-in-thefast-lane boys.

1. Human trampoline

My abdominal muscles fled town years ago, a cruel trick to play on a father of boys.

These mini males have an uncanny ability to jump on their dad’s soft underbelly at the most inopportune moments, like when I’m not looking. Or asleep. The landing is always horrific. I groan. I fold up like a resort lounge chair. I denounce the thought of having more kids, despite the fact the kid/wrecking ball just physically ended that chance.

2. Stealth ninja

The three-year-old can hear a lolly being unwrapped in the Northern Hemisphere.

He can smell chocolate on the breath of a sneaky consuming parent from a neighbouring room. They are bloody omnipresent. Try physically sneaking out the front door when you are sure your 18-month-old can hear your thoughts.

3. Sand collector

There always seems to be a pile of sand in my bed and scattered randomly throughout the house. The grating grains are dispensed out of my sons’ hidden compartments at will for weeks after an obligatory trip to the beach. We are 15 kilometres from the ocean, but we will soon have our own suburban beach if the sand secretions continue.

4. Race track

Matchbox cars scream over my hairy arms and dive down my untoned boob. They do circles on my bald scalp, each doughnut digging in a little bit harder, the fictional

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roar of the engine echoing in my ear. I just want to watch the news. But I am Daytona.

5. Octopus dresser

Should never have taught him the song. Seems the 18-month-old’s entire life is one gigantic Hokey Pokey. Leg in, leg out, leg everywhere.

Arched back, flailing arms, rolling over.

Contemplate the use of a vice to dress said boy.

6. Questionable dancer

Times one has danced uninhibited in front of the TV pre-fatherhood, not including sporting

celebrations: Zip. Post fatherhood: Daily occurrence. For a short period of a boy’s childhood, dancing crazily with his uncoordinated dad is embraced. Sorry, neighbour.

7. Hug dispenser

Life’s greatest privilege. Makes all the other titles worth it.

I’m sure all mums can relate to these, too!

Thanks to Kidspot.com.au for this article.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

BODY POSITIVITY IN A SIZE OBSESSED SOCIETY We can learn a lot from our children, especially about body positivity.

Watch how young babies are in awe when they discover their fingers and toes.

Young children find joy in how their body feels and moves, and not on how their body looks. Now check in with your own body; how do you feel about your own body at this time of your life?

We are not born thinking that a certain body type is more ideal than another. It is a learned behaviour and our perception of how we look changes over time. It can even change day to day or minute to minute. Making comparisons with others influences how we see ourselves with sometimes positive or negative impacts.

Body size and shape has been scrutinised for centuries and there is this pervasive message that thin equals healthy and

happy. I am here to challenge that. Human beings have different make ups, just like different breeds of dogs. We do not compare the traits of a Great Dane dog to a Sausage dog; we accept they are still dogs, but different. Both can be healthy and function well. Same for humans.

Body image goes beyond size, shape or height. It can extend to our hair, skin tone, nose shape or more. On receiving a skin consultation recently, I felt this unfamiliar feeling of negative body image.

My consultant suggested that I “probably felt self conscious about my freckles and pigmentation of my skin”. Wow! If I didn’t feel self conscious in the past, I certainly did now!

So let’s take a quick look at your body image?

Negative Body Image:

Positive Body Image:

• Distorted perception of size or shape

• Accurate perception of your shape

• Compare your body to others

• Celebrate and appreciate natural body shape

• Belief that size or shape is an important indicator of worth

• Belief that physical appearance says little about character and values

• Feelings of shame, awkwardness, and anxiety about the body

• Proud and accepting of your unique body

• Obsessive thinking exercise and body

food,

• Limited time spent worrying about food, exercise and body

• Belief that size or shape is a sign of personal failure

• You feel confident and comfortable in your body

about

{Table sourced from Health at Every Size Curriculum}

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So how did you do? The first step is just to reflect and accept that this is the way you are thinking and functioning. Be kind to yourself. This way of thinking may have been well practiced! The next step will be to develop strategies to gradually shift your mindset to the positive.

As a non-diet approach Dietitian I am part of a growing community embracing size diversity and I developed and live by this mantra “Embrace size diversity. Aim for strong physically and mentally, no matter your size”. Despite ‘health indices’, and cultural and societal norms surrounding ideal body shapes and sizes, we have to rise above that. It is the time to let yourself become stronger. You may not be ready to fully embrace your body, but you can start with small acts of body acceptance.

action. Remember, as you become stronger with your body image it will become easier to reject the negative messages of others.

Kate Morland is a NZ Registered Dietitian who practices a non-diet approach. She is available for personalised nutrition coaching at Studio Rubix in Palmerston North https://studiorubix.co.nz/nutrition/.

Create positive environments – Jim Morrison once said “whoever controls the media, controls the mind”. Surround yourself with positive influences, reduce and remove the negative noise. What messages do you see through social media, magazines and the internet? Do they elevate your mood or send you into despair? Spring-clean them. Extend that to items in your house; remove scales, those pants that taunt you to diet, diet products.

Positive self-talk -Learn to talk to yourself the way you would talk to your best friend. Take note of any negative thoughts or comments to yourself; try to reframe them.

Gently tell yourself to stop the criticism as you would to a friend.

I hope that this has stirred a few of you into a state of awareness or

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PRODUCT REVIEW

KIDS HELMET REVIEW

By Laura Wenden-Green As far as helmets go there is a WIDE range available. So how do you choose which one will keep your little one’s head the safest? Don’t feel like you have to shell out for the top of the line, all helmets sold in New Zealand must pass the New Zealand Safety standards, so the main thing is to make sure it fits correctly, they will wear it and that it’s suitable for their activity and skill level.

At any good bike shop they will help you fit a helmet, they will be able to show you how it needs to be adjusted so that it sits correctly every time it’s being worn, which is really important. You may pay a bit more for their brands but sometimes the knowledge and advice is invaluable.

Kmar t - Kids Helmet

$22.00 - Size 48cm to 52cm.

Kmart always have a cute range of colours and patterns. Though you are unlikely to get any good fitting advice from their sales team, their helmets are very well priced.

My girls started out in these and they were perfectly sufficient. They were a bit annoying in that their side straps moved a bit, so it needed a re-adjust everytime we put them on. It also didn’t take long before they weren’t comfortable with ponytails or plaits etc. so most of the time hair had to be down wearing them.

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Giro Helmets

Specialized Helmets

Great range of sizes and different levels of helmets available with Giro, they have options for baby helmets all the way through to junior with MIPS technology.

Fantastic colours and patterns also.

Back click wheel for adjusting to fit comfortably and hold steady to the head.

Fantastic range of sizes and levels, including baby helmets equipt with MIPS technologies which is a great idea for little ones that are riding with you in a baby or toddler seat. Great range of fun colours and patterns.

$40.00 - $65.00

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We went with the Specialized brand when we upgraded our girls helmets.

My youngest went straight into their Mio, she was only a year old and needed a small helmet with a good fit. Their adjusting wheel at the back is fantastic for a nice quick adjustment when it goes on. They don’t have adjustable side straps, just a connector that fits nicely under the ear. They also have a magnetic clip on some of their smaller helmets so no more pinched chins! The Shuffle Child and Shuffle Junior with MIPS have an LED light built into the back which is great for extra visibility.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTING

NAPIER AQUARIUM

By Fritha Linklater Being that Napier is just a short drive from Palmerston North, it makes a great get away with the family for a day trip or a weekend. I was pleasantly surprised when my daughter (2 ½ years) and I visited the aquarium. Not having any expectations, I was amazed at just how many species of fish there were. They also had penguins, and the real surprise was the kiwis! A great place to spend a couple of hours for all aged children.

When we arrived we were given a map, which was great as you could see where all the different sections were, so if you were in a hurry you could skip parts out if needed.

We started off just meandering and came across many different types of fish that I hadn’t seen before. The tropical fish were beautiful and if you have kids who love Nemo then these will be a hit! There are Angel Fish, Clown Fish and all sorts of other brightly coloured fish that will amaze any aged child.

Phoebe loved seeing the Carp tank, as it was open at the top; so your children can get extremely close and the Carp seem very friendly and swim up to the top of the tank; just make sure you’re holding your little ones, as they do get very CLOSE!

Every couple of metres we walked it seemed we found something more amazing and it was great seeing Phoebe’s eyes light up when she recognised animals. The turtle tank just took my breath away, as Phoebe could climb right up to the glass and see the turtles swimming on top of the water and underneath. One little Turtle even swam up to the glass right in front of Phoebe’s face, it was as though they were nose to nose.

There are a number of experiences that you can have here: from swimming with sharks, watching penguin feeding and more. We were really surprised to find kiwis here and we were very lucky to see one right beside the glass. Phoebe and I both experienced a large kiwi centimetres from our eyes, it was incredible. I had many moments throughout this outing that made me realise how important these excursions are, and seeing the delight on Phoebe’s face was the icing on the cake! I loved it when she would see something new and she said, “Ohhhh wow, look at this Mum!” Walking under the shark tank was one of those moments where she said “Oooohhhh they’ve got sharp teeth”. She was a little

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scared when a 2m shark swam over the top of us! But she loved seeing the stingrays cruising around overhead. This gigantic tunnel (oceanarium) felt as though you were swimming with them. Another WOW moment was seeing the large Hawksbill Turtle (Terry) swimming around his enclosure. He would magically glide passed the window and swim so majestically that Phoebe and I sat for 5 minutes just watching him. An absolutely beautiful creature.

Children of all ages will have a ball here, this is truly a great experience and well worth a day trip to the bay for it. A cafĂŠ is at the end of the loop walk and a gift shop with all kinds of treats for the kids! Prices

are free for under 3 and there are a range of options for group sizes and school aged children. So make a winter family trip to see all sorts of amazing creatures!!

Under 3’s free | Child up to 14 $11.50 Adults $23.00 Family Pass $62 2 adults, 2 children | Extra Child $7.00 Open 9am - 5pm http://www.nationalaquarium.co.nz

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CRAFT

CRAFT: APPLE STACKING GAME For pre-schoolers and tots Materials to make the game: • Styrofoam block, Polystyrene block, or dough • Ice block sticks • Caps from baby food pouches

Preparing the game: Set the Styrofoam block on a flat surface and push ice block sticks vertically into the block.

After placing the “trees,” add a support to each of the trees, by placing a second stick about ½ cm away from each “tree.” This will provide enough support to make stacks.

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To play Apple Stacking Game: Place the prepared Styrofoam block on a flat surface and place the “apple” caps around the block. Show the kids how to place a cap on top of the “trees”. It is best to place them with the bottom of the cap down on the sticks. The sticks will slide into the grooves on the bottom and create a surface for building or stacking.

Stack away! The stacks will likely fall during the play. Have the kids gather them back together and stack again.

While playing the apple stacking game focus on colour identification by asking them to stack apples of only one colour. Or work with patterns by asking them to stack one colour after another. Challenge older kids to stack as many as they can on top of the “trees” Work on counting the stacks and counting the colours of apples. The possibilities for play are open ended based on what your kids are learning at their age and stage.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS Across Te Kotahitanga O Te Wairua We can provide a range of social services which include: Counselling, Family support (including respite care for children), Parenting advice/information and programmes, Advice on other services available for parents and families.

Contact: Graeme on (06) 356 7486 or visit www.across.org.nz Allergy New Zealand Support groups are a great way to meet others in a similar situation to you. They are very relaxed, informal sessions to share ideas, discuss your concerns, and get information and resources. Our regional support group is there to help put you in contact with others, to provide you with information such as those all important recipes, and to listen when you need someone to talk to. They are not medically qualified but can refer your queries on and seek information on your behalf. For further information phone 0800 34 0800 or visit www.allergy.org.nz Babywearers Manawatu This is a great way to try different carriers while finding a carrier that suits you and your baby. Babywearers Manawatu Sling Library is on most Wednesdays 12 pm - 1 pm (check FB for up to date info) at Palmerston North Parents Centre, 30 Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North. Membership is one off payment of $10 and carrier hire costs $5 for one week.https://www.facebook.com/groups/ babywearersmanawatu/ Brain Injury Association Central Districts We provide advocacy information and support for people with brain injury, their families, whanau and carers. For more information call (06) 354 3540.

Breastfeeding Help An IBCLC (often called lactation consultant) is a breastfeeding specialist qualified to prevent, recognise, and resolve breastfeeding problems. All members of NZCLA hold the professional qualification of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Any mother, family member or health professional interested in obtaining the contact details of an IBCLC can phone 0800 4 LACTATION (0800 452 282) during daytime hours.

HOPE An opportunity for parents of premature babies to meet and chat and to offer hope and support to those who currently have babies in the Neo-Natal Unit. Graduates welcome. Held at: Plunket Family Centre, 42 Albert Street, Palmerston North. Monday 1pm – 2.30pm. Contact: Karlyn Sullivan-Jones (06) 353 0663 or karlynandmark@xnet.co.nz Itchy Kids A national support group for parents and whanau who care for children with eczema and allergies. For more information contact Sarah Hartley 027 333 7385 or email hartleyfamilynz@gmail.com or visit itchykids.org.nz Manawatu Toy Library Now located at 200 Church Street, Palmerston North, this fabulous toy library has a collection of over 2000 toys. Our members include families, carers, and educational groups. We have toys suitable for babies 5+ months through to school age children.

Membership costs $95 per annum or $60 for six months. You are welcome to visit to see what we offer. To find out more, including opening hours: manawatutoylibrary.nz, or call 027 364 6911.

Manawatu Down Syndrome Association Regional contact is Andrea Wales (06) 356 1767.

Manawatu Home Birth Association Offering information, advice and support to women and their families seeking to birth their babies at home. Birth pools and other equipment available for hire. Library, sibling kits, and bimonthly

newsletters also available. Call (06) 356 BABY (06 356 2229) for more information.

Manline Manline services are unique in that we are the only “men helping men” organisation in the Manawatu and Tararua region offering services for men to explore issues within their lives. Our programs are designed to be educational, developmental, rehabilitative, and preventative. http://www.manline.co.nz/home or 06 358 1211 Miscarriage Support Miscarriage can be a very lonely experience and is often not talked about. Miscarriage support groups have produced quality information and pamphlets for women/couples who may need information and support. These invaluable resources can be downloaded from miscarriage.org.nz Methodist Social Services Offering free programmes for primary/intermediate aged children and their parents/caregivers, around the areas of anger management, grief loss and change, and confidence building. We also offer family, couple, and individual counselling, and have both male and female counsellors available. Advocacy and social work support services are provided along with an emergency food service. For all enquiries, please call 06 350 0307, 663 Main Street, Palmerston North.

Palmerston North Breastfeeding support group We provide a relaxed place to come and ask questions about breastfeeding and parenting , we hold regular meeting on the first Monday of the month at Palmy Parents Centre, Ruahine St, 10am. We have a library with a wide range of books relating to breastfeeding and parenting. http://www.lalecheleague. org.nz/palmerston-north or https://www.facebook.com/ PNbreastfeedingsupport/ Parent to Parent Supporting families of children with a special need, health impairment, or disability. For more information please phone (06) 355 0787or email manawatu@parent2parent.org.nz Parentline 24 Hour Crisis Line. Offering help and support for parents 24 hours a day. Phone 0800 4 FAMILY. Plunket Education Services For parent education classes please contact the Plunket family centre in Albert Street, Palmerston North, (06) 356 7248 for more information regarding classes in 2016.

Reflux Support Contact: Sharon 354 7280 Sands A voluntary group who have lost babies before, during or after birth. They can provide first hand support, guidance, and information on miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. Further information and support can be found by contacting Shaun and Gaylene Vivian (06) 356 9715 or visiting sands.org.nz Supergrans Manawatu Charitable Trust Supergrans Manawatu is all about helping people help themselves.

A service to all to brush up on the basic skills needed to provide for oneself or for a family. Our motto is not a ‘do it for you today’ it is a ‘help you to do it tomorrow’ concept. This is a free service.

It is concerned with encouraging better skills in those everyday tasks around the home that sustain life. We work with you in your own home. Phone (06) 354 3804 or 021 0669 442 for further information.

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PLAYGROUPS IN YOUR AREA Plunket Family Centre Playgroup

ASHHURST

Ashhurst Playcentre

AWAPUNI/WESTEND

Kingston St Chapel Palmy Playgroup

42 Albert Street

021-808-340

Mondays & Fridays 10am to 12noon

118 Standford Street

326 9270

Mon to Thurs 9am - 12pm

Kingston St 358 0716 Awapuni Community Centre, Newbury St Facebook: Palmy Playgroup

Tues & Thurs 9am- 11:30am Tues & Fri 9.30am to 11.30am

Crossroads Early Childhood Salvation Army Rudolf Steiner Seventh Day Adventist Church Playgroup with Hope

220 Church St 358 0669 cnr Church & Princess Sts 358 7455 187 Ruahine St 354 4514 257 Ferguson St 282 Cuba Street (opposite Briscoes) Contact: Heather 027 334 9981

Mon to Fri 9am to 12noon Thurs 9:30am to 11am Tues 9:30am - 12noon & Thu 2pm -3:30pm Wed 9:30 to 11:00am Tuesday 9.30-11.30am playgroup@hopevineyard.nz

FEILDING Feilding Playcentre Community Fielding Playcentre Doodlebugs SPACE Bright Sparks Preschool Programme

254A Kimbolton Rd 42 North St Knox Hall, North St 22 Bowen St Feilding Library

323 6100 323 1918 323 7240 323 7221 323 5373

Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm Thurs 9am to 11:30am Contact for more details Wed 10:30am to 11:30am

12-32 Brentwood Ave

358 2255

Fri 8:30am to 12noon

339 Albert St Huia St extn

357 9411 357 0791

Wed 9:30am to 10:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am - 12noon

CENTRAL

HIGHBURY

Te Aroha Noa Community Services

HOKOWHITU

St Albans Church Park Road Playcentre

LINTON

Linton Playgroup

MILSON

Milson Playcentre

OPIKI

Opiki Playgroup

ROSLYN/KELVIN GROVE

Kelvin Grove Salvation Army Church on Vogel Plunket Roslyn Over 1’s Coffee Group

Linton Camp (Community Centre) 3519970

Mon & Wed 9am to 11:30am

1a Seaforth Ave

Mon, Wed & Fri 9am-12noon

356 9824

St Andrews Church, Main Road

Tues 10am to 12noon

99-103 Kaimanawa St 127 Vogel St 177 Vogel Street

Wed 9:30am to 11:30am Wed 9:30am to 12noon Wednesdays 9.30am to 11am

353 0917 357 7336 021-808-340

RONGOTEA

Te Kawau Playcentre Medway St 324 8246

SANSON

Sanson Playcentre

TERRACE END

St David‘s Presbyterian Church Terrace End Playcentre

Mon to Thurs 9:15am to 12:15pm, Fri 11:45am to 2:45pm

2 Philipps St

329 3503

Tues and Fri 9am to 12noon

Cnr Main & Rainforth 77 Ruamahanga Cres

358 3246 0221400610

Tues 10:00am to 11:30am Wed, Thu, Fri 9.30am to 12.30 school term

SPECIALIST GROUPS

La Leche League 355 3104 Manawatu Multiple Birth Club Kingston St Church 357 9773 Parent 2 Parent Special Needs Matipo St 355 0787 ABCD early intervention group 9 Woburn Place 0800 693 724 - Down Syndrome French for Preschoolers 1st floor, 47 the Square 021 207 0114 Spanish Class – 2 yrs and up 355 8257 Plunket Bhutanese Playgroup 25 Franklin Ave 3574844 Book Bubs baby book club PN Library

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Contact for more details Every 2nd Wed,10am 1st and 3rd Tues each month, 1-3pm Once a month on Thurs 10am to 12noon Fri 3.30pm to 4.30pm Contact for further details Mon 12.30 – 2.30pm Thursday 10.30 – 11 am fortnightly.

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