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February 2018

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Hi & welcome to our February Issue Wishing you a Happy New Year - I hope 2018 is an amazing year for you and your family!

Have you made any resolutions this year? Are you like me and think of all these fantastic resolutions only to forget what you had promised to do by week 2 or do you stick with it? This year I decided not to make any. Well truth be told I just forgot. I was away with our boys with my sister and her 5 children and it was busy. Two mums and 8 kids aged from 4 through to 13 so we didn’t have much down time to ponder what we would like to change in the new year - lol! But being with family was a great way to start the year. They live in NSW so spending time together is always precious although sometimes a little loud, messy and chaotic - but still precious!

And so another year of school starts, much to the devastation of most older kids (mine groan so loudly when I mention school) and to the joy of most parents! For those starting the school and kinder journey good luck and enjoy, it a gorgeous time seeing them grow and their minds expand with all the new information they will learn. But remember they are still little and will find the first days long so meltdowns will probably happen - its all just part of it. Ollie is starting Pre-School this year and I think I’m most looking forward to the friendships that he will make. Having 2 older brothers and a constant flow of kids coming and going I think he will be bursting with excitement when he can have his own first real friend play date!

We have a few articles inside along the theme of Back to School including ways to have a calm transition back with “Back To School Mellow”. There’s also “Back To School - A Teachers Perspective” that is something that I hadn’t thought of . It's a lovely article and makes you realise why some people become teachers. We also have one on bullying, which is something I hope you don’t have to deal with but unfortunately some families do - “How To Spot It, Stop It and Prevent It” which is written by a Parenting Coach and has some great points and tips.

I really hope you enjoy this issue. Be sure to check out this months advertisers for something to do, see or buy for you or someone you love. If you're looking for a new sport or activity for your child check to see what free offer trials and bonuses Your Child advertisers have for new students.

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Out and About

HARRY POTTAGE RESERVE Cnr. Glenmore & Wungan Street MACLEOD Located within walking distance to the Macleod YMCA and train station this playground is perched above bushland and trails and has some fun equipment to discover.

Consisting of a main structure with 2 slides, monkey bars and a climber, hanging disks, shop window for imaginary play, ramps and landings to climb and jump from as well as a vertical rope web and a log roll to run run run on! There’s also 2 sets of swings which is great when there are more visitors plus 2 rocking animals.

Just beyond the play area is an impressive long wavey metal slide - resting on the hill with steps to race back up the top - a sure winner to tire them out!! And if your kids are into basketball like mine they will be happy to know there is a half court there too so remember to pack a ball. A great park to also take a scooter or bike to so your kids can take advantage of the trails. Or maybe just go on a walking adventure.

You will find plenty of seats around for resting and a drinking tap too. Although the area isn’t covered with a shade there is a rotunda if you did want to take a break from the sun. The only real negative is that there is no toilets at the park and the closest bathroom would be at the YMCA down the road. But don’t let this deter you as I still think it's a great one to visit. I hope you enjoy some fun there too!

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What’s On in Banyule & Nillumbik

MOVIES ON THE MOVE

2nd February Ivanhoe Park Ivanhoe East

10th February Macleod Reserve Macleod

Children's activities start at 6.30pm Movie will start after sunset

18th February Seddon Reserve Ivanhoe

25th February Binnak Park Watsonia North

BYO blanket or deck chair. Free event and no bookings are required Check www.banyule.vic.gov.au for further details

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Kids Corner

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In The Kitchen This is a great recipe to use up leftover cereals & makes treats to pack in the lunch boxes! We tried Milo Flakes first try but they were too sweet. So depending on what is in your pantry you may want to adjust the sugar. I also found putting them in the fridge helped to firm them up before cutting them. Enjoy!!

Leftover Cereal Bars Ingredients · 4 Cups Cereal · 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar · 125g Melted Butter

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees (160 fan forced) and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. Set aside.

2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl 3. Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and pou into the dry ingredients and mix well

· 3 tbsp Honey

4. Press the mixture into the pan

· 1/2 Cup Coconut

5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown

· 1 tbsp Golden Syrup

6. Remove from the pan when cool drizzle with melted chocolate (if using) and cut into bars or squares

· Choc Chips melted - optional

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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 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)......................... 9349 1766 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 272 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

Other 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

Advertisers

6 Back To School Mellow

Arden Crescent Calisthenics

8 Happy New Year

Baby Restraint Fitters

12 Back To School: A Teachers Perspective 14 From Planning To Doing: Make Your Goals Happen 16 Bullying: How To Spot It, Stop It & Prevent It

C3 Solutions Circumcision Doctor Claydreamers Clay Stars Birthday Parties Diamond Valley Toy Library

Promote Your Business 5,000 copies distributed monthly throughout Banyule & Nillumbik across over 250 locations visited by Mums, Dads and families Cost Effective advertising to reach your target market

Hire For Baby Home With Income

18 Connecting With Your Partner Through Effective Communication

JUMP Swim School Bundoora

20 Accepting Death

Little Aussie Allstars

1/4 Page from $180 per month*

Inflatable World Bundoora

1/2 Page from $270 per month*

Little Flyers Learning Centres

Regulars

Lively Learning

4 Editors Notice Board 10 Out & About

Nestoras College Northern Shukokai Karate

Full Page from $340 per month*

Read My Cup

22 Book Corner

Ready Steady Go Kids

24 Kids Corner 26 What’s On....

Rosanna Fire Station Community House

27 In The Kitchen

School Holiday Rescue

28 Handy Phone Numbers

St. Margarets Church Eltham

Business Opp.

Victorian School of Languages Woodridge Pre-School Eltham

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