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The Benefits of Barefoot Play Dealing With Morning Sickness What To Do If You See a Snake What’s For Lunch Out & About at Eltham North Adventure Playground PLUS more....

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October 2020 2019 Volume 12 YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE June

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Hi & welcome to our October Issue!!

For all you parents with children in Primary School - woohoo we made it!!

When they made the announcement that Prep through to Grade 6 would be returning all together I think I may have squealed a little!! Probably more for our middle child who is in Grade 6 this year. He watched his older brother last year enjoy his last year of Primary school and has been so annoyed that he hasn’t been able to experience the same things. Fingers and everything else crossed for them to hopefully enjoy what is left of the year.

October is always a busy month for us with 4 birthdays to celebrate. Two of them in our household a day apart. Although like everyone else these birthdays will be slightly different. Singing happy birthday over Facetime has become our new normal and the excitement of receiving a card in the post is a lovely surprise too. I also think I have the online shopping down to a fine art although I will enjoy a trip to Kmart when we can get back there!

Inside this month we have some fun for the kids with some Spooky biscuits to make for Halloween.

Although is highly unlikely that there will be Trick or Treating this year its still fun to celebrate. We are also still running the Pat Cronin competition this month and you can win the new books from The Pat Cronin Foundation. Pat was killed in 2016 from a senseless act of a punch to the head while out with friends in Diamond Creek. His family have worked tirelessly to try and educate people of the damage this can do to not only the victim but everyone involved. They have released a set of 3 books aimed at children. The legacy of Coward Punch victim Pat is set to help educate young people to feel empowered to ‘Be Wise’ and never use violence. See page 27 for how to enter. We’ve also revisited another one of our favourite parks in Eltham North this month that was rebuilt after being burnt down a few years ago. It’s lovely being able to go to a playground again which is something that I’m sure we had all taken for granted prior to Covid.

So as we slowly start to return to our new normal its been amazing seeing how we have all stuck together. Established local business trying new things with the support of our community. So don’t just buy from them to show your support help spread their news by following them of their social pages and liking and sharing comments when you can. Check in with your local area to see what’s available for online classes, packs to be home delivered or new opening details.

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Out and About

ELTHAM NORTH ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Wattletree Road ELTHAM NORTH Like all the families who rate this park amongst their favourites, we were so shocked and saddened when we heard the news of the fire in December 2017. We kept updated with the progress of the rebuild and love the revamped park! (As did our dog Louie - they have a fenced off oval perfect for dogs right in front) When we arrived there was a happy buzz as visitors scampered through the main structure up stairs and down slides, across bridges and along beams. There are climbing rope ladders, tunnels and lookouts. The old tractor wasn’t forgotten with a new shiny replacement located inside. The addition of little shops for endless imaginary play is a welcomed upgrade.

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There are swings and a flying fox and the children all seem to know the rules and wait patiently for their turns. A dry creek snakes through the area and a large sand pit shaded by the roof of the structure is another favourite for many busy little people.

The area is still spacious and again has picnic areas, covered tables and chairs, BBQ’s and a new toilet facility. We got there early and within a short time the car park, which is ample, was almost full. An added bonus has alway been the direct access to Edendale Farm for a full day of adventure plus can also be used for parking.

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ü Reading skills, speaking skills and listening skills

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

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Skipper the Owl’s message is to: Be Wise, Think Carefully and Act Kindly Answer this question: What is something you do to follow Skippers advice?

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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

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In The Kitchen

Ingredients

Biscuits To make:

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Oreo Biscuits Smarties or Skittles Coloured Tic-Tacs Licorice

* Chocolate Chips * Icing - For sticking the lollies on

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1. Stick 2 Smarties or Skittles on to an Oreo biscuit with icing to create the eyes

1. Stick 2 Smarties or Skittles on to an Oreo biscuit with icing to create eyes

2. Separate an Oreo and carefully cut through each side to make 2 wings

2. Stick a Tic-Tac on to create the nose

2. Cut 8 small pieces of licorice and push between the sides of the biscuit to create the legs

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Are you good are finding things? There are 10 differences to find. Can you find them all?

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RAINBOW SPAGHETTI What You Will Need: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Cooked spaghetti (or any type of pasta) Ziplock bags Food colouring Vegetable oil A large tub or container

What To Do: 1. Rinse cooked pasta with cold water then drain the excess water.

2. Divide pasta into various ziplock bags one bag for each colour of pasta you wish to make.

3. Add a few drops of food colouring to each ziplock bag together with a few drops of vegetable oil. The oil helps to coat the pasta in colour and prevents the pasta from sticking together.

4. Seal the ziplock bags and shake the bags to mix the food colouring with the pasta.

5. Once each bag of pasta has been completely coloured, open the bags and let the pasta sit for 10 to 15 minutes for the colour to be fully Thank you to Base Camp Kids for this months fun ac vity!

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Index & Contents

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

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The Benefits of Barefoot Play Essential Oils and Mental Wellness Are You Old Enough to Know Better Eyesight Tips For Extended Zoom Meetings Dealing With Morning Sickness Be Wise - Pat Cronin Foundation What Do We Find When We Dig in The Dirt Keeping Your Child Healthy During Lockdown Letting Go....

What To Do if You See a Snake What’s For Lunch

Dance Plus Studio Dynamic Vegies

Editors Notice Board Out and About In The Kitchen Kids Corner Handy Phone Numbers

Inflatable World/Bundoora Action Centre Jets Gym La Trobe University - DAISY Lasting Lessons

Business Opportunity

Oakhill Lawyers Pty Ltd

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Play Therapy Melbourne

Northern Shukokai Karate

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Ready Steady Go Kids Research Preschool

Advertisers A Gift of Hope

Rosanna Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre

Ani Art

Shining Minds Early Years

Banyule Massage Therapy Centre

Socca Joeys St. Margarets Church Eltham

Claydreamers

TBS Software

Clay Stars Birthday Parties

Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries

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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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