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Banyule & Nillumbik Essential Literacy Skills For Preschoolers Numerology 2020 Forecast Saving Time For Parents Out & About at Edendale Community Environmental Farm Eltham PLUS more....

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2020 June 2019 Volume 12YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE DEC/JAN

VOLUME 12

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Hi & welcome to our December/January Issue!!

I can hardly believe as I type this out that we are fast approaching the end of the year and that this is our last issue for 2019! The year has flown by - Ollie has almost finished his first year of school, Cooper will be starting High School next year and Max will begin his last year of Primary School. They were all so little when I started my journey with this magazine - Ollie was still just a baby! After almost 5 years of running the business, of learning new skills and meeting some amazing people along the way - I have made the decision to sell the magazine. It’s time for me to make some changes with my life and for our family to pass the reigns over to someone else to continue to grow and develop the publication. If you think that person might be you then give me a buzz for a chat to find out how you could become the new owner of Your Child in Banyule and Nillumbik working from home around your family!

This time of year is filled with so much excitement (plus a touch of craziness) with lists being written and dates for catch ups and parties filled in already full diaries! Plus there is the joy and anticipation of the new year and well wishes for new beginnings. We have some fantastic articles in this issue relating to Christmas with: “Is Writing a Letter to Santa a Good Tradition” and “Easy Christmas Craft Ideas for Young Children” and for the New Year we have: “Finish the Decade With Gratitude” and “Numerology 2020 Forecast”.

In our “Kids Corner” we have a cute New Years Resolutions sheet for kids - it's a great one to fill in and keep to look back on in years to come. You could make a few copies and all fill one in, colour the page and keep them with photos from your New Years celebrations.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Check out our advertisers for something to do, see or buy for you or someone you love. Thank you for another great year and for taking our magazine into your home.

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And so from my family to yours “We wish you a Merry Christmas & a Safe and Happy New Year”

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Out and About

EDENDALE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FARM

30 Gastons Road - Eltham

Edendale Farm is like a hidden gem for families! It has long been a favourite of ours with each visit being different. It’s the kind of place where you can stop for a short visit or a day outing for just a gold coin donation per person - it's the cheapest fun around!

The property is set over 18 acres and is home to goats, sheep, Simba the pony, Tina the turtle, spiny leaf stick insects, guinea pigs, a turkey, geese and various breeds of poultry. You can purchase a bag of chicken feed for $1 and make your way down to the chicken enclosure to feed them. To this day our boys are still cautious of the turkey although they find him so funny. The other animals can be viewed from out side of their enclosures. Most Wednesdays between 10 - 10:30am you can also pat a cute little guinea pig.

While you are there you can enjoys a picnic or take advantage of the Eden Café with a delicious menu and great coffee. Either way there are plenty of places you can sit and take in the serenity of the farm’s atmosphere.

The centre has activities for the kids to find using a farm map and they run extra activitoes over the school holidays. (Check out their website) The young farmers sessions are very popular for 9 12 year olds. There is also a digging pit that, as simple as it is, is a popular spot to stop by.

Another bonus is the Indigenous Plant Nursery that produces over 100,000 plants each year. So if you’re looking to add to your garden be sure to check it out. The staff are more than happy to help and give advice on what they have and what will work for you.

There is ample parking and everything you need for a fun day out with your family!

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CLAY STARS

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Private Health Fund Rebates Available Student & Pension Discounts Available

Pottery Birthday Parties 2 Hour Guided Workshop Ages 7 and up 1 Set Sculpting Project Have a turn on the Potters Wheel Studio Located in Eltham

Gift Vouchers

For all enquires call Brigette 0401-400-613 or 9439-8057

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Literacy Numeracy & Mindfulness

ü Introducing phonemic awareness

ü Handwriting skills, by addressing pencil grip

ü Reading skills, speaking skills and listening skills

ü School Readiness ü Math concepts ü Learning to deal with emotions, feelings and postive thinking

ENROL NOW Pre Kinder - 30 min 2- 3 year old's Pre Prep - 75 min 4- 6 year old's Classes at: Doreen, Eltham, Heidelberg & Yarrambat

DANIELA 0412 179 949 or ANITA 0403 610 316

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Pottery Classes •Wheelwork •Mosaic Murals •Handbuilding •Sculpting •Beginners •Advanced •Children •Teens •Adults T: 9439 8057 or 0417 054 035 www.claydreamers.com.au

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ELTHAM FLORIST

christmas treeOPENING farm 20th November Opening Hours 20th - 30th November 10:00am - 5:30pm 1st - 22nd December 10:00am - 7:00pm

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My 2020 NEW YEAR’S

Resolutions

me in 2019

About me: A look back at 2019:

This year I will learn to:

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In The Kitchen

Drizzle Chocolate Christmas Trees Ingredients

Equipment

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White chocolate melts Pretzel sticks Green food dye Rainbow sprinkles Star shaped sprinkles

Microwave safe mixing bowl Ziplock bag or piping bag Baking paper Baking tray

Method 1. Line baking trays with baking paper, and place pretzel rods in two rows.

Perfect for a cupcake topper or as a sweet treat

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your white chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring at each interval until melted through.

3. Add food colour to the chocolate to make the shade of green you like. It should only takes a few drops 3. Scoop melted chocolate into the ziplock bag, or a piping bag, and snip a corner to create a small drizzle tip.

4. Begin drizzling the melted chocolate over the pretzels in a tree-like pattern.

5. Quickly sprinkle the chocolate trees before they set, and carefully place a sprinkle star at the top of each one.

6. Let them cool for 15 minutes in the fridge to set.

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Handy Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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DIAL 000

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

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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What’s On

in & around Banyule & Nillumbik

BABY & KIDS MARKET

Pre-Loved, Market Stalls, Food, Facepainting and more...

Saturday 14th December 10am - 1pm ROSANNA UNITING CHURCH 21 Arden Crescent Rosanna $3.00 Adult entry / Children free

Free Community Christmas Day Lunch Wednesday 25th December at 12 noon Diamond Creek Uniting Church Hall RSVP to Graham 0419 361 487 gford@bigpond.net.au

Yarrambat Movie Nights 2019 'Moana’ Sunday December 8th 4 PM – 9 PM Yarrambat Park Golf Course 649 Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat,

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Index & Contents

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

26 Kids Corner 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 What’s On

Articles 6

Essential Literacy Skills For Preschoolers

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Is Writing a Letter to Santa a Good Tradition?

Business Opportunity

12 When Raising Children...

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14 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas For Young Children

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Advertisers

16 Saving Time For Parents

Balashi Flowers Banyule Christmas Carols Banyule Massage Therapy Centre Banyule Movies on the Move Chiron Health Products Claydreamers Clay Stars Birthday Parties Dance Plus Studio Diamond Valley Christmas Tree Farm Diamond Valley SFC Occ Care

18 Finish The Decade With Gratitude 20 Numerology 2020 Forecast 22 Inspire Young Minds These Holidays 24 Working From Home

Regulars 2 Editors Notice Board 10 Out & About

Dynamic Vegies Eltham Florist Eltham Leisure Centre Farmer Joe’s Market Eltham Guardian East Ivanhoe ELC Greensborough Plaza The Costumery - Heidelberg Fancy Dress Home With Income Inflatable World Bundoora Ivanhoe Hotel Lasting Lessons Little Fenix Little Flyers Learning Centres Little Readers Many Little Creations Nestoras College Northern Shukokai Karate Play Therapy Melbourne Playhouse Pantomimes Ready Steady Go Kids School Holiday Rescue Shining Minds Early Years St. Margarets Church Eltham

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