Momsnotes may 2011

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MAY 2011 - FREE -

MOTHERS' DAY

Giveaways Inside!

BIG FUN

... on a small budget.

5 MEES ALGEMENE LEER FOUTE

Help jou kind beter leer.

Flu Fighters Food choices for a ﾃ々 IUHH ZLQWHU

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Voordele van buitemuurse aktiwiteite.

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INDEX Mothers'Day Mom's Vouchers

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Mothers' Day SMS & WIN

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Mom's Marbles

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Aktiwiteite: Apies INNIBOS

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BIG FUN on a small budget

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Shopping for Second Hand Sunshine Uplands Festival

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DieĂŤt & Gesondheid: Flu Fighting Food by Dietician Natalie Grobler 8

Mind Matters: 5 Mees Algemene Leer Foute

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Bou jou Kind se Selfvertroue

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SAY NO

TO JUNK FOOD ... say yes to good healthy home cooked nutritious food available 7 days a week from the Deli at Steiltes SPAR

RED DOT MYSTERY

"Huis" werk: Roadside Emergency

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Competitions:

Bring this healthy food advert when you next visit our Deli and enjoy a mystery RED DOT discount:

Winners of March/April

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May Giveaways

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YOUR HOME COOKED PURCHASE.

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Mom, spoil yourself with this

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One voucher per customer per treatment session.

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Tel: (013) 757 0257 Terms & Conditions: Only original vouchers will be accepted, one per customer per purchase.

Offer valid till 31st May 2011.

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MARBLES!

You are awaiting the arrival of your Ă€UVWERUQ FKLOG ,I \RX look at your expanding waistline and say, “As soon as the baby is born I’ll be a size 6 again,â€? deduct 2 marbles - for wishful thinking.

TRIVIAL PURSUIT FOR MOTHERHOOD

I’ve often thought that mothering is similar to Trivial Pursuit.

It seems we spend much of our time in a maze of trivia, fumbling through the daily minutiae of family living, never quite sure whether we’re ahead of the game or not. The rules are simple – you’ll start with 10 marbles, and collect or deduct marbles as you play the game. Are you ready? Okay, let’s go‌

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Your eldest son has just announced at the supper table that he is to be an oak tree in the school play and needs a costume by tomorrow morning. If you stay up until 3am making an imaginative and innovative costume, deduct 3 marbles for setting an impossible example for the rest of us. On the other hand, if you stick him into a brown paper bag with a hole for his head and arms and tape green leaves all over the front and back, collect 5 marbles.

You’ve just taken the rest of us off the hook.

Written by Jacklyn Lee Lindstrom, published in Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, 1997

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You can tell your oldest child is home from college when you see the pile of dirty laundry in the front hall.

If you take the clothes downstairs to sort, wash and press as in the old days‌deduct 3 marbles and shame on you! If, instead, you take him by the hand and show him the room where the automatic washer and dryer have been housed since he was small, collect 5 marbles. Some of the most important things in life are not taught in college, you know.

The children, by some miracle, have grown into responsible adults. By chance you overhear your now grown-up son telling the same EHGWLPH VWRULHV WR KLV ÀUVWERUQ WKDW you so long ago told him, and the tears fall silently down your cheeks.

Don’t despair – these are the pearls of parenting, and that is what the game is all about.

Congratulations. <RX KDYH FURVVHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;QLVK line and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to add up the score. The game you have just played is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motherhoodâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost all your marbles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you win!

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Sien uit na die volgende uitgawe; baie dankie!

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DID YOU KNOW: SPCA LOWVELD PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES!

Should your child's school wish to involve its pupils more, consider the following ...

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Contact Hilet 082 4990 443 or Estelle on 083 664 7505.

BUSY HANDS

BIG FUN ON A SMALL BUDGET

SHOPPING AT SONPARK FOR

You don't need to spend a lot of

SECOND HAND SUNSHINE Peek-a-boo collects, buys and sells pre-loved and new children toys and accessories including prams, cots, high chairs and other furniture and equipment.

The owner, Louisa Lubbe, says that the idea for the shop was 'born' when her husband mentioned that it would be great to sell the things their 18 month old daughter was growing out of, and then buy bigger second hand things that has hardly been used.

She jumped at the chance to realise a lifelong dream of living out her creative side. A few months later, she openend her shop called "Peek a Boo".

money on craft equipment for your kids.

Pictures from old magazines can be cut out and used for projects such as collage. Another fun project is have the children make up their own face, pick a nose off one page, eyes from another and so on. Lots of fun laughing!

Krap deur jou ou naaldwerk kassie vir ou knope, stukkies wol of afval lappies. Gebruik dit vir plakboeke, kaartjies, om armbande, krale en om popklere mee te maak.

A store cupboard item you can use for crafting with young children is dried pasta such as penne. Help them thread it onto string to make a long necklace or picture.

Louisa's vision for the shop was to create a "welcome" space. The atmosphere is friendly and endearing. She would like to encourage moms to come and sell their pre-used children stuff, and in a way, help other moms who can't afford to buy new, but perhaps can afford to buy what they want at a more affordable price.

She invites you, the readers of Mom's Notes to come and have a peek at what they have available, or to allow them to sell those preloved stuff which you perhaps didn't know what to do with.

Shop 50 at Sonpark Boulevard Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00 Cell: 072 202 2914 lubbe.louisa@gmail.com

Maak jou eie speelklei Plaas 1 koppie water 1 koppie koekmeel 1/2 koppie sout 2 teelepels kook olie en 2 teelepels kremetart in 'n pot.

Voeg bietjie voedselkleursel by en prut vir 'n paar minute totdat die mengsel 'n sagte bal vorm.

Stoor in 'n lugdigte houer.

Lolly or Popsicle sticks, washed and dried, can be made into many interesting objects such as doll's furniture.

Blomme kan gepluk en gepers word. Jy hoef nie 'n duur plant pers te koop nie! Vou blomme versigtig toe met kombuispapier en plaas dit tussen die bladsye van n ou boek. Bêre die boek in 'n warm, droë plek - soos 'n linnekas en plaas ekstra druk op die boek met ander boeke. Wag 'n paar dae, en siedaar - gedroogte blomme vir kaartjies, plakboeke en kunswerke!

The beach is another good place to gather materials. Small shells can be glued onto plain trinket boxes or picture frames to make highly individual gifts.

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NUTRITION

FLU FIGHTING FOOD By  Natalie  Grobler TIRED OF YOUR CHILDREN ALWAYS BEING SICK DURING THE WINTER MONTHSâ&#x20AC;Ś REMEMBER: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN TREATMENT. Your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system is essential to their overall health and well-being, especially during developmental years. Adequately feeding FKLOGUHQ¡V LPPXQH V\VWHP ERRVWV LWV Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ power. Immune boosters work in many ways.

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TEN TIPS TO HELP BOOST YOUR CHILDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IMMUNE SYSTEM: 1.Vitamin C Vitamin C increases the production of infectionĂ&#x20AC;JKWLQJ ZKLWH EORRG FHOOV DQG DQWLERGLHV SUHYHQWLQJ the entry of viruses. Vitamin C supplements are inexpensive and Vitamin C is available in a natural form in many fruits and vegetables. Aim for at least three Vitamin C rich fruits every day Vitamin C boosting fruits: Kiwi, papaya. Orange, guava, strawberries

2. Vitamin E. Vitamin E stimulates the production of natural killer cells, those that seek out and destroy germs.

Aim for 30 -60mg every day of Vitamin E from a diet rich in seeds, vegetable oils, variety of nuts and whole grains. Make sure you include nuts as an afternoon VQDFN DQG PDNH KDP RU FKLFNHQ Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZKROH JUDLQ sandwiches for lunch boxes. Drizzle good quality vegetable oils over potato wedges and steamed veggies. You can also consider a daily Vitamin Supplement of Vitamin A, C &E.

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6. Omega-3 fatty acids.

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7. Probiotics: These are healthy bacteria that live in our intestines and help to protect the body through immune enhancement.

The best species of probiotics are lactobacillus and ELĂ&#x20AC;GREDFWHULD 7KH *XW LV WKH ODUJHVW LPPXQH RUJDQ LQ WKH ERG\ ,I \RXU FKLOG KDV D KHDOWK\ JXW KH VKH ZLOO KDYH a healthy body. Probiotics are available in liquid, powder, and capsules suitable for children and infants, take as directed. Always take with prescription of Antibiotics and continue for a week after completion of Antibiotic dose.

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8. Reduce intake of sugar and sweets: Sugar has an immune- suppressing effect. Cut back, if not totally eliminate sweets. Instead, give them healthy snacks like fresh and dried fruit. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget their serving of vegetables everyday.

9. Sleep: Make sure your child sleeps a full night. This is one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;must-doâ&#x20AC;? for anyone who wants to boost their immune system. The immune system is only strong if the body remains strong.Your child needs enough rest to maintain their physical strength.

10. Exercise: Let them go out and play. We all know exercise is important. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpful if you play with them. Not only are you fostering a closer family bond, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also getting a workout yourself.

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LEER F OUTE deur Brainyacts Nelspruit

ALMAL LEER DIESELFDE

Geen ouer word uitgereik met â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n verbruikershandleiding die dag wanneer â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n kind gebore word nie. Nog minder word daar â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n standaard leer handleiding uitgereik wanneer u kind die wonderlike wye wĂŞreld van JURRWVNRRO EHWUHH QLH ,QWHHQGHHO HONH NLQG KHW V\ KDDU eie unieke neurologiese bedrading wat bepaal hoe hulle leer.

Algemeen word die leer metode wat ek as kind gebruik het, ook die metode wat ek vir my kind voorskryf, soms met rampspoedige gevolge. Die verkeerde leer metodes veroorsaak dat leerders langer, harder en met meer moeite moet leer. Wanneer die korrekte metode gevolg word, kan u kind mider tyd voor die boeke deurbring, met beter resultate.

Vandag weet ek dat daar drie verskillende leervoorkeure bestaan, en dat â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n leerder enige een of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n kombinasie van die drie voorkeure kan hĂŞ. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Eenvoudige assessering kan bepaal of u kind leer deur beweging, auditiewe stimulasie, deur visuele stimulasie, of enige kombinasie daarvan.

Die leerder se leervoorkeur bepaal dus die metode wat gevolg moet word.

MY KIND MOET STILSIT OM TE LEER

Vir sekere leerders is beweging die sleutel tot leer (Kinestetiese leerders). Daardie irriterende â&#x20AC;&#x153;geklikâ&#x20AC;? van die pen of knaende geskop met die voete, is inderwaarheid â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n noodsaaklike middel tot die doel. Die geheim is egter om die behoefte om te beweeg, reg te kanaliseer. Kinestetiese leerders kan byvoorbeeld aangemoedig word om op en af te stap terwyl hulle leer, of om met â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n stres bal in die hand te sit en speel. Die mees effektiewe leer strategie vir kinestetiese leerders is steeds die maak van breinkaarte (mindmaps) of notas tydens enige leer proses. Sodoende word beweging gestimuleer en fokus word bewerkstellig.

*((1 63257 2()(1,1* 7<'(16 /((5 7<( Oefening is â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n belangrike element in die leer proses.

Sodoende word stres meer effektief hanteer, brein Ă&#x20AC;NVKHLG ZRUG EHYRUGHU HQ VXXUVWRI ZDW ¡Q EHODQJULNH lewensmiddel vir die brein is, word na die brein vervoer.

Laat u kind toe om steeds effektief â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n minimum van 30 minute per dag te oefen tydens die leerproses. Gereelde breuke tydens die leerproses behoort te bestaan uit Ă&#x20AC;VLHVH DNWLZLWLHWH VRRV Ă&#x20AC;HWVU\ VZHP KDUGORRS HQV

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SPORT DRANKIES IS GOED VIR KONSENTRASIE EN FOKUS

Sport en energie drankies is bedoel vir sport.

Afhangende van die leerder se ouderdom, is â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n minimum van 6-8 glase water per dag noodsaaklik.

Buiten die rykdom van voordele wat water inhou, help dit om fokus en stres hantering te bevorder.

Verseker dat u kind vroegtydig begin voorberei vir toetse en eksamens. Tesame met genoeg slaap, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n brein vriendelike dieet asook vitamine en minerale aanvullings, sal energie drankies nie nodig wees nie.

DIE KOMBUISTAFEL OF TV KAMER IS GOED GENOEG

Elke leerder het â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n leer omgewing nodig, waar hulle kan sĂŞ: â&#x20AC;?Dis waar ek studeerâ&#x20AC;? Sekere ergonomiese faktore soos die hoogte van die lessenaar, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n gemaklike stoel asook beligting, genoeg suurstof, temperatuur, kleur van die kamer, die regte tipe musiek, aangename reuke ens. moet in ag geneem word wanneer die studie hoekie beplan word.

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Here, you can enter our giveaway competitions ... simply sms (R1.50 each) the keyword, followed by your child's school name and email address to 45565. Giveaway entires must reach us by the 18th of May 2011.

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GET OFF THE ROAD Pull your vehicle as far off of the road as safely SRVVLEOH ,I \RXU YHKLFOH LV LQ RU QHDU WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F DQG you can safely walk to another location, do it.

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MAKE YOUR VEHICLE AS VISIBLE AS POSSIBLE At the minimum, turn on the hazard lights as soon as you realize that your vehicle is slowing down. Once stopped, use any warning signals WKDW \RX KDYH³à DUHV KD]DUG WULDQJOH RU warning lightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to alert other motorists of your vehicle's presence. Place the warning device as far behind your car as practical to give other motorists as much notice as possible.

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DISPLAY A DISTRESS SIGNAL If you need police help, raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the radio antenna or door handle, or hang the cloth out of the top of the door and close it on the cloth.

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KEEP THE DOORS LOCKED If the vehicle is in a safe location, you should wait inside. But keep the doors locked and your safety belt fastened.

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EXERCISE CAUTION Use good judgment in accepting help from strangers. If someone of whom you're suspicious stops, lower the window only enough to talk. If you're waiting for help, thank them for stopping but tell them you're OK. If you need help, ask them to make a call for you AA Roadside Assist 083 84322 Visit www.aa.co.za to get more information or to become a member.

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BUSY BODIES

BOU HAAR

SELFVERTROUE Buitemuurse aktiwiteite bied boublokke vir beter selfvertroue omdat dit die volgende lewensvaardighede help aanleer:

Leierskap en kommunikasie

Debat en redenaarskompetisies kan jou kind se leierseienskappe en kommunikasie vaardighede bou.

Integriteit

Dikwels behels aktiwitweite dat jou kind haar skool verteenwoordig. Só, kan integriteit ontwikkel word.

Simply SMS the keyword “FIGURES”, your school & email address SMS 45565.

Sosiale vaardighede

Sy voel sy behoort aan 'n groep wat belangstellings deel en waarin sy haarself moet handhaaf. Sy leer ook negatiewe groepsdruk hanteer, wat veral belangrik raak vir tieners.

Sukses én mislukkig

Jou kind leer albei hanteer en om op 'n gesonde manier mee te ding. Woedebuie is uit. Leer jou kind dat mens die wenspan geluk wens en dat jul mekaar respekteer. Sukses moet met nederigheid gepaard gaan. Onthou om nie die klem op wen te laat val nie.

TIRED OF MOWING, WATERING, FERTILIZING & WEEDING?

Krisishantering

Dit is 'n aangeleerde vaardigheid. As jou kind deelneem aan drama, leer mens byvoorbeeld om op die verhoog 'n krises op te los, sodat die gehoor dit nie agterkom nie.

Uithouvermoë, toewyding, dissipline en harde werk

Dit is die grondslag vir werketiek. Help jou kind om doelwitte te stel. Tweede en derdeplek in kompetisies kan vervang word met goue medaljes en erekleure oor 'n jaar of twee. Die les van deurdruk en selfdissipline help jou kind nou en selfs meer op universiteit en die werkplek.

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