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How To Leave The Appropriate Legacy For Your Children Rules, Routines And Rituals 4 Steps To Reduce Starting School Anxiety

Eye Exams Before School Wholesome Lunch Boxes ASK A VET With Dr Suze

Tears Or Cheers

BOOK REVIEWS Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga

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Volume 3

February 2019

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Welcome to 2019 first issue!

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appy New Year and welcome back! We hope you had a lovely holiday season with family and friends.

We have some great reads to start off the new school year.

Check out 4 Steps To Reduce Starting School Anxiety, Wholesome Lunch Boxes and Eye Exams Before School.

More tips in Rules, Routines And Rituals and Tears And Cheers. We also bring you our regular segments Ask A Vet With Dr Suze and Book Reviews by Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga.

The new year is a good time to look at new activities, educational programs and schools for your child. From music, dance and martial arts to school readiness programs, there are plenty of reputable options for you to consider. In this first 2019 issue, you will find many different awesome businesses so flip the pages and check them out.

Shop local and support local businesses. Local businesses contribute to the success of our magazines by choosing us to connect with local families. If you found a service or product through Your Child in Boroondara, remember to mention us to let them know! If you run a business and would like to join other businesses to reach out to Boroondara families, contact us for more details.

Clean Up Australia Day 2019 is here soon and whether you are a business, school or individual, you can make a difference. Register at www.cleanupaustralia.org.au.

Coming soon on 6 March is the BoroondaraVolunteer Expo which brings volunteers and community organisations together to fill voluntary roles.

If you have a community event, we would be happy to promote this at no cost, in our continuous support for the local communities.

We hope you had a great start to 2019 and hope you enjoy this first issue! Till next month!

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ASK A VET with Dr Suze Happy 2019! I hope you all had a wonderful festive season and are feeling well rested. If, like myself, weight loss and exercise feature on your new years' resolution list it might also be worth considering the same for your pet‌

Is pet obesity an issue in Australia?

A joint study conducted by Sydney University and the RSPCA demonstrated a 41% prevalence of overweight and obese dogs in Australia under the age of 10.

This appears to be in line with similar global studies that indicate a prevalence of up to 44% in dogs and 40% in cats.

Should I be concerned for my pets' health if they are overweight?

Overweight pets, like their human counterparts, are more susceptible to health problems such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, lethargy, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and face increased risk as surgical candidates.

How can I tell if my pet is overweight?

As a general guide you should be able to feel your pet's ribs with minimal fat coverage as you feel the sides of their body with minimal pressure.Their waist should be easily seen or palpated, just behind the ribcage, when viewed from above and when you view your pet from the side, you should be able to note a tucked in abdomen. For a pictorial guide please refer to the links below or even better, ask your vet for an objective assessment. https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/chart_cat_horiz-June-2017.pdf https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Body-Condition-Score-Dog.pdf My vet has told me my pet is overweight but he hardly eats anything!

It's always worth reviewing what exactly you are feeding your pet/s. Different pets have different dietary requirements depending on their life stage, activity and health status. Steady weight gain over time is likely due to be an imbalance of these factors so it's always worth checking the back of the packet to make sure you are meeting the guidelines for your pets' IDEAL weight, not their current weight. Remember treats and human food scraps also contribute to your pet's overall calorific intake. If you are struggling or concerned about your pet's weight, speak to your veterinary healthcare provider for a health check and comprehensive weight loss plan for 2019.

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 anPd 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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In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH, we feature WEIWUTAEKWONDO, a family-run Taekwondo club that places strong emphasis on delivering high quality training and services.They aim to empower children with valuable life skills, through teaching of self defence, fitness and discipline in a family-friendly, safe and positive environment. q At what age can children start to learn Taekwondo?

We start children from 3 years old. At 3, they may not be physically, intellectually or emotionally ready for the full Taekwondo training but the benefits of attending classes are tremendous. Young children have short concentration span and are easily distracted but they are great imitators and like to follow others. After the first few weeks, they generally become more aware of the class structure and quickly adapts. They gain motor skills, learn social skills, discipline and develop a sense of confidence through Taekwondo classes. q What are the benefits of learningTaekwondo?

This discipline requires perseverance, teaches core values and provides great advantages in return. As children dedicate themselves to a goal in learning a new formwork or earning a belt, they gain confidence as they observe their own progress and improvement. This selfconfidence can then be carried over into other areas of a child's life. Learning Taekwondo moves require concentration, memory and focus. Children learn discipline and to follow instructions at training and they gain the self-discipline to keep going when training is tough. q What differentiates WeiWuTaekwondo from other clubs?

Being a family-run club, we pride ourselves in delivering high quality training and service in Taekwondo education. Every child is different and learns at different pace.We recognise this and we do our best in helping each child in their development and journey.We love what we do and we inspire our students to do their best while empowering them with valuable lifeskills. q What should I look for in aTaekwondo club?

Check that the club has an affiliation with a recognised national body. Instructors should hold globally recognised Kukkiwon certification and local coaching accreditation to ensure that they have the proper qualifications to teach your child competently and safely.Ask if all Black Belts in the club are certified through Kukkiwon.A Kukkiwon certificate is widely regarded as the most prestigious of all the Black Belt certificates within the art of Taekwondo. Black Belts with Kukkiwon certification are globally recognised for their qualifications.

3 Locations - Mitcham, Lalor & Mill Park www.weiwutaekwondo.com.au info@weiwutaekwondo.com.au 0438 088 666 24

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At WeiWu Taekwondo, we take pride in delivering high quality training and service in Taekwondo education Focussing on self-defence, fitness and discipline in family friendly, safe and positive environment, we empower our students with valuable life skills

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2 FREE TRIALS No Booking Required ALL AGES FROM 3+ YEARS OLD St John’s Parish School 494 Maroondah Highway Mitcham Tuesdays 5.30 to 6.30 pm Wednesdays & Fridays 4.30 to 8.30 pm

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KIDS CORNER

Applications are open for 3- and 5hour sessions on Tues, Wed and Fri for 2019. 6 mths to 5 yrs. Download the application form from our website, www.bowenstreet.org.au.

Come for a visit to see the children at play and chat to staff about our program.

Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street Camberwell Ph: 9889 0791 Email: info@bowenstreet.org.au

Storytime Yoga for Kids Storytime Yoga, combines the fun of reading with the benefits of yoga - an exciting session that promotes health, happiness and reading in one! Yoga and stories complement each other beautifully. Join Kaela from Yoga Sparks in this 45 minute class suitable for 3-5 year old.

When: Thursdays for 6 weeks, 1.30pm–2.15pm, starting 7 Feb, $100.

Where: Hawthorn Community House, 584 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 3122 Ph: 9819 5758 E: info@hch.org.au W: www.hch.org.au

Looking to go back to work or change your career?

Pathways to Employment is a great course to support this. Covering: employability & transferable skills, 21st century job searching, resumes,interviews Tue & Thu 9.45-2.45pm 5-19 March $70/$20 Alamein NLC 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton

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We offer a quality sessional childcare program in line with the Early Years Framework.

USEFUL INFORMATION handy phone numbers to keep on your fridge EMERGENCY Ambulance Fire Police

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HOSPITALS Austin - Heidelberg ...................................................... 9496 5000 Box Hill Hospital ........................................................... 9895 3333 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville) ........................ 9345 5522 CRISIS CENTRES Poisons ............................................................................

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Domestic Violence Crisis Centre ..............................

Sexual Assault Service (After Hours) .......................

Centres Against Sexual Assault ..................................

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LifeCircle - HOPELINE ................................................

SANDS Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support (Vic) ..............

Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline .......

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POLICE STATIONS Boroondara Police ........................................................ 8851 1111 Burwood Police ............................................................. 9888 8377 Camberwell Police ........................................................ 9882 0688 COUNCIL Boroondara City Council ............................................ 9278 4444 If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please email us info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au 28

YOUR CHILD IN BOROONDARA How To Leave The Tears And Cheers 12 Appropriate Legacy For Your Wholesome Lunch Boxes 14 Children 6 Rules, Routines & Rituals 8

Eye Exams Before School 22

4 Steps To Reduce Starting School Anxiety 10

Book Review 18

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