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Parenting Hack When I Swapped My High Heels For Flats And A Pram ASK A VET with Dr Suze FIVE MINUTES WITH Charteris Music School BOOK REVIEWS Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga

Feeding Difficulties Guardian De-stress This Spring Five Ways To Advocate For Your Child With A Disability Should I Be Teaching My Preschooler To Read And Write?

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pring is here! and so is our September issue. Hey Dad....is about celebrating dad this Father’s Day. A few good reads on parenting - Five Ways To Advocate For Your Child With A Disability, Feeding Difficulties, Should I Teach My Pre-schooler To Read And Write? and Why I Swapped My High Heels For Flats And A Pram. Another interesting article is Parenting Hack - and then I turned my kids art into ‘designer’ leggings! Read about why it’s important to appoint a Guardian for your child and how to Destress This Spring.

In our regular segments, Five Minutes With features Charteris Music School. Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga book reviews focus on science and knowledge this month, and Ask A Vet With Dr Suze talks about hairball.

Have you been to VMCH’s new Op Shop in Balwyn? It is brimming with children’s clothing, toys, games and much more so head down to grab a bargain! The exciting annual Surrey Hills Foodie Festival is coming soon on 12 October.

Parents and carers are welcome to bring your little one to Craig Family Centre’s playgroup, a great new learning and play environment for children under 5 years old.

If you are looking at school options, Erasmus Primary in Hawthorn, and Belle Vue Primary in Balwyn North are taking enrolment for 2020. Enquire today for a school tour.

Hargan Psychology’s Building Essential Skills Together™ BEST program for children this September school holidays and Saturday mornings Term 4 is available for booking.

Tower Dental is a family based dental practice providing quality dental care for children and the whole family. Call to enquire or book a check up for your child.

Spring is a good time to have your child’s eyes checked at Ashburton Eyecare, In2Eyes Optometrists or TheOptometrist, all specialising in children’s eyecare.

If your child loves soccer, enrol them in soccer programs which help develop gross motor skills and social skills. Soccer Time Kids offers quality preschool soccer programs. Free uniform with a full term booking. Soccajoeys offers age specific programs for children under 8 years old at multiple locations.

Looking for an unique party for your child? Base Camp Kids and Little Creatures are two fabulous party centres to consider for your child’s next unforgettable party!

We hope you enjoyed this issue and till next month.

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Places available for September school holidays and Term 4 Saturday mornings Facilitated by psychologists, our group program supports children in Building Essential Skills Together â„¢ 6x1 HOUR SESSIONS INCLUDE: * EMOTIONAL AWARENESS * MANAGING EMOTIONS * EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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Become Independent Thinkers Outstanding Academic Results Targeted Learning For All Students A Strong Social and Emotional Health and Wellbeing Program Small Class Sizes TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW FOR 2020 all welcome Boroondara and Manningham School Tours Available

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Craig Family Centre Finalist 2017 Playgroup Victoria Playgroup Agency of the Year

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ASK A VET with Dr Suze It's time to get your pet spring ready… …starting with hairballs, or if you want to get fancy - trichobezoars; “tricho” meaning hair and “bezoar” meaning a mass in the stomach or intestines. Cat owners who have had first hand experience with hairball will tell you they are far from ball-like and more like elongated tubes. This is because they get squished by the oesophagus as they travel up to their final destination - most likely your carpeted floor or other soft home furnishing!

Why do cats produce hairballs and are they normal?

Cats are fastidious creatures that spend approximately 30%-50% of their waking day grooming.

Specialised barbs on their tongues help remove loose hair from their coat.The hair that is swallowed either traverses your cats' digestive system and ends up in your cat's litter tray or accumulates in the stomach to form hairballs. Hairballs are very normal and a sign of healthy grooming habits.

Some cats are more prone to hairballs than others. Contributing factors include; hair length, grooming frequency, diet, climate and environment.

Cats who live in regions such as Melbourne with four clear seasons, will often grow thicker coats in winter and shed more in the spring and summer as their environment gets hotter. More shedding means your cat is more likely to swallow more hair whilst grooming resulting in more frequent hairballs in the spring and summer months.

What can be done to reduce the incidence of hairballs?

Regular brushing of your cat's coat will help remove excess loose hair, reducing the amount of hair consumed. Special diets and laxatives that can also help with the passage of hair through your cat's digestive system.

If your cat displays the symptoms of coughing up a hairball (coughing, heaving, vomiting) without actually producing a hairball, this could be a symptom or a more serious blockage and you should make an appointment with your local veterinary healthcare professional.

Hot tip: If you've let your pet's flea protection slip over winter, make sure you get them up to speed before spring hits.The warm, moist spring weather provides perfect conditions for fleas to hatch and populations can increase rapidly.

Dr. Susanna Gamage BVSc MRCVS has over a decade of international veterinary experience and is the founding director of Dr. Suze - My Visiting Vet. If you have general pet question you would like answered by Dr. Suze please email susanna@drsuzemyvisitingvet.com.au. Please note the information in this article is of a general nature and is not intended to be a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

If you have specific concerns about your pet, you should always seek advice directly from your veterinary healthcare practitioner.

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The Dictionary of Difficult Words

by Jane Solomon ISBN 9781786038104 What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates ... ? Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspire budding wordsmiths. All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell or hard to say and have meanings that are obscure to most children (and most adults).Written with simple, easy-to-understand definitions by lexicographer Jane Solomon, this dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.

DK Science: a Children's Encyclopedia ISBN 9780241332849 Packed with fantastic facts and amazing pictures, this volume brings physics, chemistry, and biology to life.

Why do fireworks explode? How do plants use sunlight to make food? What makes a robot intelligent? Find the answers to all these questions and much, much more inside this brilliant book of scientific exploration!

National Geographic HowThings Work ISBN 9781426325557 Have you ever wondered how a microwave works, how an eraser makes pencil marks disappear, or how a hoverbike floats? From quick answers to more complete explanations, we've got you covered. From making sense of sci-fi to surprising new discoveries about home, school, and being on the go, this book shows you the fascinating science of how things work.

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Playgroups-Unstructured New to the area and looking for a Playgroup?

Join an existing group or bring your established group here.

Includes lovely outside area with secure playground and access to kitchen facilities Virtual tour and details visit: www.bowenstreet.org.au Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street Camberwell

Occasional Childcare at Hawthorn Community Centre Our small group childcare provides personalised and caring attention for your child, encouraging independence and creativity.

Located at 39 William Street in Central Gardens, Hawthorn, our beautiful childcare centre is now taking bookings for Term 3, which commences on Monday July 15th to September 20th.

Our Occasional hildcare centre operates: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.15am – 1.15pm (mixed aged from walking) And, Thursday from 9.15am – 2.15pm (3 – 4 years) Children may be enrolled for a maximum of 15 hours, or 3 sessions per week.

We have a maximum of 14 children in care each day, with 3 staff members on duty for every session.

Please phone 9819 2629 or email info@hch.org.au for more information. Hawthorn Community House

Run Your Own Business Are you thinking about starting your own business?

Join our 8 session 'Run Your Own Business' course to learn where to start and what to do.

Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm from 8 Oct - 26 Nov. $85.

Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre, Inc. 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton

Kids Holiday Program – Pets and Kids (6 – 15 years) Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Road Surrey Hills Clicker Training – this workshop introduces children to clicker training, a fun and effective way to communicate with your dog 9am to 10:30am, Friday 4 October $25.

VISIT OUR NEW PLAYGROUP FOR 0-2 YEAR OLDS Join us for our facilitated playgroup for 02 year olds on Thursdays 12.30-2.00 pm INCLUDING singing & stories at 1.30 pm The playgroup will be run on a casual basis – come when you can, no need to book. A great chance to catch up with other families in a relaxed setting and share new experiences with your child. Families can enjoy both our beautiful indoor area and our large outdoor area including grassy picnic area, sandpit, slide and cubby.

Cost: $5.50 /family/session Address: Kew Neightbourhood Learning Centre 2-12 Derby St., Kew. (located just around the corner from Coles) Enquiries: 9853 3126 or contact Denise 0419894482 or dimathome2@hotmail.com

Child Care at Balwyn Community Centre Let your child thrive at Balwyn Community Centre Child Care! We offer occasional care for children aged between 6 weeks old to 5 years. Our child care program fosters a love for learning, creativity and play. We have small group numbers in each session and your child will be cared for by qualified, passionate staff. You can have peace of mind knowing that they will feel safe and happy from drop-off to pick-up.

You can choose from a range of different child care options. To enrol your child call 9836 7942 or for further information visit our website.

Balwyn Community Centre 230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North 3104 www.balwyncc.org.au/childcare

Celebrate Children's Week 2019

Come celebrate Children's Week Sunday 20th October 2019 at Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn. E: info@hch.org.au Ph: 9819 2629.

FREE event but bookings essential.

Making Simple Lunch Box Snacks Stuck for healthy lunch box recipes? We've put together a range of kid's healthy lunch box ideas that are fun and practical. Join us to make a dip, a slice and more and pack a healthy lunch box to take home. Suitable for 7-12 years old. Sunday 20 Oct, 10am-12pm. https://www.trybooking.com/530977 Sing and Play with Captain Adam the Pirate Ahoy mateys, it's time to meet the most fearsome Pirate of the Seven Seas, Captain Adam is his name. He knows a few things about music and storytelling and will share this with you in his interactive hour-long session. Suitable for 3-6 years old. Sunday 20 Oct, 11.30am-12.30pm. https://www.trybooking.com/533750 Neighbourhood Art for Kids Get creative printing and painting using mixed media.

Ignite imagination and creativity whilst expanding your skills and having fun! A workshop suitable for 7-12 years old. Older siblings welcome. Please bring an art smock and a nut-free snack for afternoon tea. Sunday 20 Oct, 1pm-3pm. https://www.trybooking.com/530991 Storytime Yoga Storytime Yoga suitable for 3-5 years old, combines the fun of reading with the benefits of yoga – an exciting session that promotes health, happiness and reading in one! Join Kaela from Yoga Sparks in this 45 minute class. Sunday 20 Oct, 1pm-2pm.

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Halva Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 tablespoon rosewater 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom For garnish: pistachios flakes and dried rose petals DIRECTION Place sugar, ground cardamom and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the rosewater and mix well. Set aside.

Place the flour in a large pan. Toast over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the oil and mix well.

Stir constantly over low heat.

Continue stirring for another 8-10 minutes until the color is light brown.

Once the flour is ready, remove from the heat.

Add the syrup and stir very quickly until halva thickens.

Place Halva in a dish and flatten with the back of a spoon. Garnish with pistachios flakes and dried rose petals.

Recipe by Shella Naghavi @golden_paprika

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POLICE STATIONS Boroondara Police ........................................................ 8851 1111 Burwood Police ............................................................. 9888 8377 Camberwell Police ........................................................ 9882 0688 COUNCIL Boroondara City Council ............................................ 9278 4444 If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please email us info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au

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