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Fresh start for autumn WELL, 2021 has certainly got off to an interesting start!
organisation that is making a real difference to the lives of young students.
Covid has caused a few headaches (mainly border closures), but with the vaccine rollout underway it is hoped life will soon get back to what it was pre-pandemic.
The organisation awards scholarships that provide up to $1500 per year for the entirety of a young person’s education to fund expenses such as laptops, music tuition and instruments and school excursions. Most importantly though, these scholarships improve selfconfidence, build aspiration and create opportunities for success.
I hope you’ve settled in well and are making plans for the rest of the year. In this edition of Sunshine Coast Kids Today, we’ve tried to keep it local and showcase some pretty inspiring people in the community. There’s Peregian Springs mum Samantha Ruckle, who has been leaving handmade paper cranes in random spots around the Sunshine Coast. Samantha goes to the effort of creating the colourful paper cranes and writing inspiring messages on them to spread kindness, hope and happiness. Such a beautiful thing to do! We also caught up with Noosa Chances CEO Tara Bell. Noosa Chances is a relatively new not-for-profit
You’ll also enjoy reading about Buderim mum Maria Faalafi who turned her passion for eco-friendly products into a thriving online business. We also spoke to Mount Coolumn teen Marni Burke, who turned her hobby of making earrings into a small business. Awesome stuff!
And under what rules? It’s a good read. He raises some pretty interesting points. We spoke to Insta-famous dad George Georgevski (you may know him as ‘School Lunchbox Dad) who’s back with an awesome new book called Air Fryer Express. I recently bought and air fryer and can’t wait to try some of his mouth-watering recipes! We also caught up with the host of The Amazing Race Australia, Beau Ryan. Beau, a father of two and a former league player, shared his tips for keeping the kids entertained while on holiday. Don’t forget to reach out to us through Facebook and Instagram. We would love to hear from you. Enjoy!
Sunshine Coast Kids Today will be published quarterly prior to each of the school holidays. Sunshine Coast Kids Today c/o Noosa Today 36 Mary Street, Noosaville, Qld, 4566 Editorial Melissa Grant editorial@sunshinecoastkidstoday.com.au
As always, we feature some great advice from the experts. Leading parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson tackles the interesting topic of sleepovers. When do you let your kids have a sleepover at a friend’s house?
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Contents IT’S YOUR LIFE
HEALTH
Mum spreads messages of hope
Poor sleep for teens eating badly
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The dilemma of sleepovers
Audit uncovers concerning trend in toddler foods
PAGE 4 New button battery safety standards PAGE 4 Teen turns hobby into a business
PAGE 14 Creamy, fresh milk for the family
DENTAL
New skate park for Caloundra
Your child’s oral health is important
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PAGE 6 Giving chances to help youth succeed PAGE 7 Scholarship helps Charlotte’s music dream
EDUCATION
Boy driven to design cars gets wild ride PAGE 20 Mum opens up about name disappointment
Passion leads to business PAGE 21
Holiday fun at
PARADISE RESORT
BOOKS
Mum behind Coast’s
Teaching girls how to love themselves PAGE 22
FAMILY TRAVEL TIPS
Children’s books PAGE 22
Why don’t more men go into teaching
KIDS CALENDAR
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The biology of being a boy
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Impressive new precinct at Flinders
Our favourite baby names
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FOCUS ON GYMPIE REGION
Weaning your child off sugar
Gympie region is pure gold
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Lunchbox Dad’s secrets to success
The right foundation
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Ancient Japanese art workshops for kids
Great gold rush
AGE 13
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PAPER CRANES OF HOPE TV host’s amazing
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Should schools provide lunches
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REALITY BITES
Ready and set your child for prep
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A paradise for families
AUTUMN 2021
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TV host’s amazing family trips
Come Hop on Board
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