Your Child in Boroondara August 2018

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Boroondara Your Local Family Magazine

Knee Injuries In Our Young Athlete...

Is Your Child At Risk?

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is...

Shop Local Golf: A Child’s Best Teacher

Cough And Cold Season Living With Childhood Cancer Myopia A Growing Health Problem Worldwide Managing Difficult Behaviour Strengthening Families ASK A VET With Dr Suze

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elcome to our August issue!. We are into the last month of Winter and there are some great advice to manage respiratory tract infections in children in the article Cough And Cold Season. In Living With Childhood Cancer, non-profit organisation Challenge share the amazing work they do for children with cancer. If your child is active in sports, you may be interested in Knee Injuries In OurYoung Athletes.

Myopia A Growing Health Problem Worldwide gives more information about myopia in children.You can book a comprehensive eye check at these established Boroondara optometrists specialising in children eye care - Ashburton Eyecare (Ashburton), In2Eyes (Surrey Hills) andThe Optometrist (Glen Iris).

If you are considering new activities for your child in term 3, here are various reputable options: Latitude Music Studios, Charteris Music School and Joon No’s Taekwondo. For 2019 school enrolments, you can book a school tour to find out more at Belle Vue Primary (Balwyn North) and Erasmus Primary (Hawthorn). Ruyton Girls (Kew) has an Open Morning on 30 August. For educational and school readiness programs, there are Heguru Australia, Lively Learning andThink Smart.

Family Wellness Group in Surrey Hills offers extensive health care services for the whole family and Willsmere Dental has fabulous winter offers to take care of the whole family’s oral health. Oeteo Australia’s unique baby apparel and gifts has a fantastic 10% off in August.This month, why not book a free appointment with Aussie Ashburton for a friendly home loan health check. Keep Phase One Data & Electrical number handy for your electrical repairs and services.

In our Regular section, we have Ask A Vet With Dr Suze, bringing you more interesting pet information. Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga has 3 great book reviews on page 24 and another fun experiment for kids in Science Fun With Denise Mitchell. Last but not least, check out Community Feature on Kew Junction’s reusable shopping bag design contest.

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ASK A VET with Dr Suze Why do cats have whiskers?

The whiskers on your cat's face are specialised sensory hairs called vibrissae.Vibrissae are stiffer and approximately 2-3 times thicker than regular cat hair. They can be found either side of the muzzle, the jaw, above the eyes and at the back of the forelegs, just above the paw.Vibrissae grow from special hair follicles, rich in nerve endings which feed into the sensory cortex of the brain.

These tactile hairs help cats navigate in small spaces and in reduced lighting. They are able to sense changes in air currents, which may be vital for detecting danger or locating prey.

Whiskers can also reflect your cat's mood, for instance, forward facing means alert or hunting. Whiskers flattened against the face may signal your cat is frightened or angry.

Can I use my dog's nose as an indicator of health?

There is a commonly held myth that healthy dogs should have cold wet noses. However, it is possible for perfectly healthy dogs to have warm dry noses, just as it is unwell dogs to have noses that are cold and wet! Given this, using your dog's nose as a sole measure of health can be unreliable and misleading.Vets will often use a range of parameters such as your dog's appetite, activity levels, weight, coat condition and the absence of any abnormal clinical signs when assessing a patients' overall health status.

Should I keep my cat indoors at night?

The Boroondara council encourages cat owners to keep their cats on their property (ideally indoors), particularly between dusk and dawn. About 80 per cent of accidents involving cats occur at night and this is also when they are most likely to hunt native wildlife. Ensuring your cat is desexed before you let them venture outside helps avoid unexpected litters, reduces the risk of your pet getting into road traffic incidents, cat fights and consequently their exposure to diseases such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

Fun animal fact: Koalas have fingerprints so similar to humans that even crime scene investigators have difficulty telling the difference! Not all animals have fingerprints so why koalas have evolved with this feature remains a mystery.

Dr. Susanna Gamage BVSc MRCVS has over a decade of international veterinary experience and is the founding director of Dr. Suze - My Visiting Vet. If you have general pet question you would like answered by Dr. Suze please email susanna@drsuzemyvisitingvet.com.au.

Please note the information in this article is of a general nature and is not intended to be a substitute for professional healthcare advice. If you have specific concerns about your pet, you should always seek advice directly from your veterinary healthcare practitioner.

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To coincide with World Environment Day, Melbourne's vibrant shopping strip in the Inner East has asked local primary school children to design the face of Kew Junction's new reusable shopping bags.

With $2500 up for grabs for the winning school and a party for 10 children at Kew Rec Centre or Bounce, this has been an opportunity for local grade 5's and 6's to show off their creative skills for the greater good.

Children were asked to depict a logo, picture or slogan that encapsulated one of the following themes: shop local, reduce plastic bags or sustainable community. The winning design will feature on all reusable bags distributed to Kew Junction traders. The competition was judged by the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, Federal Member for Kooyong and Minister for the Environment and Energy, along with Jan Rowlinson, the manager of QArt Studio and Gallery, and Tijan Biner, editor at United Media Group.

Why it's time to ditch single-use plastic bags According to Plastic Bag Free Victoria, plastic bags are the fifth most littered item in the state. Plastic bags never biodegrade but instead break down into tiny plastic particles, which then pollute the planet's fragile ecosystems.

Winning design was Preshil student, Elodie Rose and the other finalists were: Genezzano FCJ College Lara Bryce MLC Keira Murugasu Ruyton Girls' School Leija Michael Sacred Heart College Georgina Fletcher Trinity Grammar School Henry Jones Xavier Burke Hall Zack Gerraty

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KIDS CORNER

MAKING AN AEROPLANE OUT OF STRAWS What you need A large diameter straw (McDonalds straw or from $2 shop) A normal sized drinking straw Piece of Blutak

What to do * Cut the large diameter straw in half so it is shorter * Cover one end with Blutak so it is blocked * Put the normal straw inside the large straw * Hold onto the thin straw and blow really hard The air you blow into the straw hits the Blutak and makes the large straw fly! Try hitting a target once you get the hang of it!

Denise Mitchell holds a Diploma of Children's Services, and a Diploma of Applied Chemistry and has successfully combined the two in her role as Childcare Manager at KewNLC. She has been helping children to experiment for many years, and is passionate in introducing science to children in the preschool years in a practical, fun way using common household materials. She often conducts School Holiday programs, and both cooking and Science form an important part of the Shoestring Plus programs for 3-5 year olds held at KewNLC on Weekday afternoons.

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PARKSIDE POP UPS, 7pm-8pm, $20 The successful Parkside Pop Ups run every third Tuesday of the month and are an affordable way to gain some insight into a variety of topics.

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By Cynthia Carter Scrapbooking made simple. Create beautiful keepsakes & learn how to organise your photos. www.trybooking.com/355192 18 September Backyard Beekeeping.

Meet the bees, learn about their behaviour and what is involved in keeping bees in suburban Melbourne. www.trybooking.com/355193 For bookings and further information please contact us on: p: 9819 2629 e: info@hch.org.au a: 32 Henry Street, Hawthorn w: hch.org.au

The Kew Toy Library lends jumping castles, roller coasters, kick brick sets, mini golf courses and a lot more party toys with very small fees for members' and non-members' parties. For enquiries please contact us via email at info@kewtoylibrary.org.au .

The Kew Toy Library is located at 152 Pakington Street, Kew. Open hours Wednesday 2.30pm-4.30pm and 7pm-9pm, Friday 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-2.00pm.

Gentle Yoga Escape for 50 minutes on a Thursday doing Hatha yoga 11.10am-12pm 2 Aug-20 Sep $100

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Pop-Up Playgroup Dental Therapist Information about tooth brushing, hidden sugar in foods, tooth eruption, thumb and finger sucking habits, followed by voluntary dental checks for those children willing to participate with parent / guardian consent.

Thursday 2 August, 9.30am-10.30am Thursday 16 August from 9.30am FREE dental checks.

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Childcare at Balwyn Community Centre Childcare at Balwyn Community Centre provides a warm, nurturing environment for your child to thrive! Our stimulating program fosters a love of learning, a sense of self and feelings of security.

We offer occasional care in two, three and five hour blocks. Our 'Lunchtime Special' is a popular option where your child will be looked after between 12pm – 2pm for just $24.

With limited spots available, don't miss out! To enrol your child you can drop by the office or call 9836 7942. For more information visit our website. www.balwyncc.org.au

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Cough And Cold Season 6

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is...Shop Local 8 Myopia A Growing Health Problem Worldwide 10

Ask A Vet With Dr Suze 16

Managing Difficult Behaviour - Strengthening Families 14 Living With Childhood Cancer 20 Golf: A Child’s Best Teacher 22

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Community Feature 18 Book Review 24 Kids Corner 25 What’s On? 26 Useful Information 28

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Book Store Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga 32 Business Opportunities Home With Income 9 Your Child Magazine 29 Butchery (Organic) Rendinas Butchery 19 Dental Willsmere Dental 15

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