Your Child in Banyule and Nillumbik July 2019

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Choosing a Childcare Centre Bedtime Bliss or Bedlam at Your House?

Fitting in Fitness with Kids Out & About at Malahang Reserve Heidelberg West VOLUME 12 Volume 12

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YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE

JULY 2019 June 2019

Hi & welcome to our July Issue!!

Here we are at another school holidays - I feel like these ones have come around so fast! The boys don’t think so though, they believe they take “foreverrrr” (insert groaning voices!) With all of them at school now I really do look forward to the break and spending time together. We’re planning on a visit to Sydney to see my sister and their cousins in the first week. Just me and the boys - driving to Sydney - how hard could it be? They all want to take the dog Louie too but I think I might have to draw the line there!

School holidays usually means lots of money spent on keeping the kids entertained but we’re so lucky with what’s on around us that’s either free or low cost. You should check out the local library for details of the activities they have scheduled for the two weeks.

Greensborough Plaza has a Winter Wonderland with a Ice Skating Rink open daily from 10am until 3pm plus other activities. In Bundoora at Inflatable World you can book in your child for a 3 hour program for only $25! They have a café there too! At the Ivanhoe Hotel every Sunday (12pm - 3pm) is Family Funday with free kids entertainment, half price kids meals & free kids desserts - winning!! Plus we’re spoilt with the amount of playgrounds we have locally if you want to get them outside to burn off some energy.

This month we reviewed Malahang Reserve in Heidelberg West. It’s such a fantastic playground with plenty to do for everyone - play equipment, basketball court, skate park, plenty of seating area undercover and BBQ’s. You can check out our review on page 10 in “Out and About”. Just remember pack a towel incase it’s been raining to wipe down any wet equipment or to dry off if it rains. Do you have a park you like to visit that we haven’t been to yet? We would love to hear from you - send us an email or message us through our Facebook page.

As always I hope you enjoy this months magazine and I wish you and your family a fun filled July!!

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Out and About MALAHANG RESERVE Oriel Road HEIDELBERG WEST

This playspace has something for everyone and will suit families of all ages.

Set out over a huge area it consists of a well spaced playground, full basketball court, a skate park with a junior ramp, a second ramp area for kids that are more experienced and a double bowl for the thrill seekers! There is also a dirt BMX track with hills if bikes are more their thing.

In the play area there is a double flying fox, a big double peaked spider web to climb, a birds nest swing big enough for 2 or 3 and there is a second flying fox with a harness too.

The main play structure resembles a big ship and has ramps, slides, tunnels & climbing steps to

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move around on. There is also a second smaller boat structure for toddlers, ramps to run up and down, a swing set, spinners, a surf board, 2 tyre swings, a large see saw, spinning cup & a separate double slide. Plenty of play equipment for everyone to play and paths to ride along!

The space has 2 covered picnic areas that include tables & chairs, BBQ’s and plenty of seating throughout the area. Public toilets are close by along with drinking fountains to quench your busy kids thirsts.

Remember to pack snacks & a coffee for yourself because you will be there for some time. As the saying goes - time flies when you're having fun!!

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In The Kitchen Ready to eat in under 20 minutes

Banana & Oat Pancakes Ingredients · · · · · ·

2 bananas 2 eggs 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt Optional topping to serve: - maple syrup to serve - sliced fresh fruit such as banana or strawberries - frozen berries (warmed)

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Method 1. Using a blender combine the banana, eggs, oats, baking powder and salt.

2. Blend until mixture is the smooth consistency you like - making sure all ingredients are combined.

Leave the batter to stand for around 15 minutes until it thickens slightly.

3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

4. Fry spoonfuls of the batter until golden brown on both sides.

5. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fruit of your choice.

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Native Birdseed Cookies What you will need: - 2 packets of gela n - 1/2 cup cold water - 1/2 boiling water - 2 tablespoons glucose syrup - 2 & 1/2 cups Na ve birdseed - cookie cu ers - straws - baking paper - twine

How to make Birdseed Cookies Mix 2 packets of gela n with 1/2 cup of cold water un l dissolved.

Add a 1/2 cup of boiling water to the bowl, s r slowly un l dissolved. Next add 2 tablespoons of glucose syrup. S r un l dissolved.

Mix in the bird seed. Keep mixing un l the gela n/glucose syrup mixture evenly coats each seed. Let this rest for a couple of minutes if the mixture seems watery.

Spoon the seed mixture into the cookie cu ers fill the cookie cu ers about half way and use a small piece of baking paper to press the seeds firmly into the mould. Then fill the cookie cu er to the top and press again.

Press the straw into the birdseed cookie, making a hole. Be sure to leave plenty of room between the straw and the edge.

Place the birdseed filled cookie cu ers in the refrigerator to set overnight.

Once set, remove the cookie cu ers by gently pushing at the edges un l they fall away, leaving the birdseed cookie.

Push the straws out and thread twine through the hole.

They’re now ready to hang!!

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Handy Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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Hospitals Austin Hospital.......................................................... 9496 5000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................... 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons...................................................................... 13 11 26 Kids Help Line............................................................ 1800 551 800 Parentline Victoria..................................................... 13 22 89 Lifeline....................................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................... 1300 651 251 Nurse-on-Call............................................................ 1300 606 024 Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................... 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................... 1800 015 188 or 9928 9600 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)......................... 9497 1768 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 292 Victims of Crime Helpline......................................... 1800 819 817 LifeCircle - HOPELINE................................................ 1300 364 673 SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support 1300 072 673 Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline 1800 686 268 Compassionate Friends Helpline 1800 641 091

Your Local Police Station

Diamond Creek ........................................................ 9438 8300 Eltham....................................................................... 9430 4500 Greensborough......................................................... 8432 8200 Heidelberg................................................................ 9450 8000 Hurstbridge............................................................... 9718 2111 West Heidelberg [Not 24hr Station]......................... 9457 5777

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Banyule City Council Office....................................... 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Office............................................... 9433 3111 If you provide a free essential service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 0411 459 872

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles

25 In The Kitchen

Dynamic Vegies

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Choosing a Child Care Centre

26 Kids Corner

Guardian East Ivanhoe ELC

28 Handy Phone Numbers

Greensborough Plaza

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Tonight, I Held Him Tight..

29 What’s On

Heidelberg Fancy Dress

Business Opportunity

Home With Income

12 When I Swapped My High Heels For Flats and a Pram 14 Tips to Thrive This Winter

Inflatable World Bundoora Ivanhoe Hotel

18 Bedtime - Bliss or Bedlam at Your House

Your Child Magazines

20 Sharing and Caring

Advertisers

22 Fitting in Fitness with Kids

Ani Art

24 Oats - The Overlooked Grain

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Regulars

Brazilian Butterfly Greensborough

Play Therapy Melbourne

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Claydreamers

School Holiday Rescue

Clay Stars Birthday Parties

St. Margarets Church Eltham

Editors Notice Board

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Little Flyers Learning Centres Melbourne Foot, Ankle & Walking Clinic Monty Studio Northern Shukokai Karate

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