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MAY 2020 2019 Volume 12 YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE June

VOLUME 13

Hi & welcome to our May Issue!!

What a strange new world we are all living in at the moment. A time I think most of us never would never have imagined was possible.

Being separated from family and friends, many working from home and home schooling our children. After years of our boys wanting to be home schooled they now all agree going to school is a lot more fun.

I don’t think I’ll be receiving any presents from them for being their favourite teacher - there has certainly been no apples on my desk- lol!

In the recent month, we have all become familiar with concepts like 'social distancing', 'selfisolation' and 'flattening the curve' – all part of our individual and collective efforts to slow and limit the spread of COVID-19. We all have been doing our best to protect the health and safety of our community and the wider population.

Whilst there have been many of our local businesses that have had to closed others have been able to make changes and adapt to the circumstances. Starting online classes, limiting numbers through their doors or interacting with the customers in different ways. When the going gets tough our community gets creative and supports each other!

For the next few months we have also had to make changes to how our magazine is published.

Whilst so many businesses are closed and the “Stay at Home” restrictions are in place it makes sense for us to produce an online issue only and put our printed editions hold until restrictions begin to ease.

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We can’t wait to see you back on court soon!

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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, Craigieburn & Online

DANIELA 0412 179 949 or ANITA 0403 610 316

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Your Library at Home While the physical branches of Yarra Plenty Regional Library are all closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, nothing will stop us bringing the library to you!

Books, movies, kid's ac vi es and more – all free with your library membership.

Read at Home Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from the comfort of your own home.

Alterna vely, you can access StoryBox Library with your YPRL membership! This website features dozens of picture books read by some of your favourite faces including Jimmy Giggles, Play School hosts and authors.

Movies & Cartoons Stream films and TV shows through our free online streaming services.

Homework Help

Book Valet Our Book Valet service can help if you're unsure what your children might like to read next, our librarians can curate them a personalised reading list based on what they like/dislike. yprl.vic.gov.au/blogs/post/book-valet/

Storytimes We have moved our Story me sessions online! Every weekday we will be live streaming Story mes on our Facebook page.

With Baby Story me star ng at 10.00am; Toddler Time at 10.30am; and Preschool Story me commencing at 11.00am.

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For those with kids at school, we are also offering the Homework Help service, where our educa on experts are offering one-on-one free tutoring assistance. yprl.vic.gov.au/blogs/post/homework-help/

Online Membership If you're not already a Member, join instantly online now yprl.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/custom/web/registe r/registra on.html for free access to our digital collec on and resources.

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Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre Acupuncture Herbal Medicine Cupping Gua Sha (spooning) Massage Chinese Food and Exercise Advise Remedial Massage Buddhist Healing Therapy Infertility Gut Health Leaky Gut Insomnia Stress Digestive Issues Back Pain Inammation Auto Immune conditions Hormone Imbalances Children Health

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MOTHERS HELPING MOTHERS WITH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Have you previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety?

Are you interested in providing support to new mothers at risk of postnatal depression or anxiety?

Approximately 1 in 5 of new mothers suffer from postnatal depression and/or anxiety and many do not receive the support they require. To help these new mothers, researchers from the La Trobe University are conducting a study called “DAISY – Depression & AnxIety peer Support studY”. This study consists of experienced mothers who have previously experienced postnatal depression or anxiety offering mother-to-mother telephone support to new mothers who are at high-risk to develop postnatal depression or anxiety.

We are seeking peer support volunteers who have previously experienced (and recovered from) postnatal depression or anxiety. To become a “peer support volunteer” you will need to attend a 4-hour on-line video training session to learn how to provide telephone support.

If you are interested in finding out more information or would like to participate in this new telephone-based support study by becoming a peer volunteer, please contact the DAISY study peer volunteer coordinator: Jessica Bee Email: daisy@latrobe.edu.au Phone: 9479 5428

DAISY - Depression and AnxIety Peer Support StudY

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SPELL YOUR NAME AND DO THE EXERCISES A

10 Star Jumps

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jump side to side 20 times

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Bounce ball 10 times

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hop on right foot 10 times

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5 push ups

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clap you hands 15 times

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touch YOUR toes 10 times

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walk sideways 10 steps and back

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run to door and back

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pretend to swim for 20 seconds

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Gallop like a horse 20 SECONDS

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head shoulders knees and toes 5

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spin around 5 times

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jump up and down 20 times

Flap like a bird for 15 SECONDS

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Hop like a frog 10 times

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do 3 cartwheels

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High knees 15 times

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Hop on your left foot FOR 10 SECONDS

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windmills touching toes 5 times

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run on the spot for 20 SECONDS

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walking on your toes for 20

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skip AROUND counting to 20

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crab walk for 10 forward and back

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balance on 1 foot for 10 SECONDS

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Try spelling out your full name including your middle name or the name of your pet.

Ask your family to join in! Who has the longest name and has to do the most exercise?

You could also exercise to your spelling words each day.

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Ready f Pottery Birthday Parties o booking r your 2 Hour Guided Workshop restric when tions a lifted! re Ages 7 and up 1 Set Sculpting Project Have a turn on the Potters Wheel Studio Located in Eltham

CLAY STARS Please call Brigette for all enquiries 0401-400-613 9439-8057

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OUT & ABOUT SCAVENGER HUNT How many things can you find on the list?

Look high and low so nothing is missed!! c c c c c c c c c c c c c c 32

Rock c Something wet Leaf c Something soft Flower c Something rough Ant Feather c Something round Stick c Something square Aeroplane c Something triangle Spiders web Bird c Something green Animal shaped cloud c Something red A piece of rubbish c Something blue Coin Ball Nest Total Points: Shop Local and mention Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik

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In The Kitchen BLISS BALLS 3 WAYS

Bliss balls are a great snack or to tied them over until dinner or a treat for you with a nice cuppa!

If you find the mixture is sticking to your hands when rolling them put some coconut oil or water on them and this should help.

The balls should keep for around a week in a sealed container BUT they don’t last that long at our house!

Raisin Oat Balls Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Chocolate Coconut Balls

10 medjool dates, seeds removed 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon cacao or cocoa or carob 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract pinch of salt coconut for rolling in

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1 packet milk arrowroot biscuits 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (plus a little extra for rolling the balls in) 1 tin (395g) condensed milk

Crush the biscuits and place into a mixing bowl.

Place the ingredients into a food processor/blender & process until it all sticks together.

Add cocoa and coconut, stir together then add condensed milk.

Roll the mixture into balls and roll in coconut.

This can sometimes take a little while and the mixture will be crumbly before it all comes together. Place the chocolate balls on a plate and chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

Roll mixture into balls & roll in coconut & place in the fridge to firm up a little.

Oat & Choc Chip Balls Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

4 cups rolled oats 100 grams butter ½ cup honey 2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp Himalayan Pink salt ¾ cup small choc chips

Place oats in a medium sized bowl and set aside.

Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan until well combined & then add the vanilla & salt - mixing it through Add liquid to the oats and mix well. Now pop in the fridge to cool for 15 minutes. (It helps make it easier to roll the balls and also stops the choc chips from melting) Add in the choc chips and stir through evenly.

Roll the mixture into balls & place in the fridge for 1-2 hrs to set.

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Homemade Chalk

YOU WILL NEED: · Plaster of Paris · Water

· Food Colourings or Powdered Tempera Paint · Moulds · Mixing bowl · Spoon to mix

WHAT TO DO: 1) Add 1/2 cup of plaster of Paris powder to 1/4 cup water (ra o 2:1).

(IMPORTANT: Always add plaster of Paris powder to the water—not the other way around!)

2) COLOUR MAGIC!! Add 6 - 8 drops of food colour or 1 heaped tbsp of powdered tempera paint and mix thoroughly. If you use food colouring the chalks will dry off lighter so it you want bright chalk try using the tempera paint.

3) Make sure you have no lumps. You will need to mix quickly before it starts to thicken! (It should resemble pancake mix. Add some more water if it’s too thick.)

4) Spoon the mixture into your chosen moulds making sure there are no air bubbles and the mould is full. We used Easter egg moulds but you could also use toilet rolls that have been sealed with masking tape on one end.

5) Now comes the hardest part!! WAITING!!

It will take at least 24 hours for them to dry - if it's a nice day you could leave them out in the sunshine to help speed it up.

Once completely dry pop them out of the moulds and start having fun crea ng some beau ful rainbows and artwork!!

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in this issue....

Articles

Regulars

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Discover Your Childs Learning Style

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Oh, Mother’s Day!

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10 I’m a Nurse. What’s Your Superpower?

Farmer Joe’s

12 Let’s Look at the Positives COVID19

Business Opportunity

14 Fussy Eating - Let’s Get to the Root of the Problem

40 For Sale - Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik

16 Your Library at Home

Advertisers

18 Home Schooling - Book Reviews - Bumper Book Giveaway

Inflatable World/Bundoora Action Centre

Editors Notice Board Kids Corner In The Kitchen Handy Phone Numbers

Jets Gym La Trobe University - DAISY Lasting Lessons Northern Shukokai Karate Oakhill Lawyers Pty Ltd Play Therapy Melbourne Ready Steady Go Kids Research Preschool Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre

Ani Art Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

School Holiday Rescue Shining Minds Early Years

22 Studying While in Lockdown - It’s Easier Than You Think

Claydreamers

Socca Joeys

Clay Stars Birthday Parties

24 Maintaining Our Calm

St. Margarets Church Eltham

Dance Plus Studio

TBS Software

28 Benefits of Lego

Dynamic Vegies

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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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