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Hello and welcome to our March 2018 issue! In this interesting issue, find out more about Saver Plus program that can help with back to school costs (page 16).

Deakin University is conducting a study in collaboration with the AFL to explore the benefits of participating in NAB AFL Auskicks for children with additional needs and looking for study participants (page 12).

This month’s great articles include Teaching Self-Control and Why Hire A Nanny/ Educator. If you are Returning To Exercise After Giving Birth, some great advice on page 10. Raising Bilingual Kids: Immersion Or Not Immersion and Talking To Kids About Scary Stuff In The News are two other interesting reads.

Love giveaways? There are two in this issue! We have 4 Palace Cinemas passes to give away in Kids Corner Colouring Contest, courtesy of Palace Cinemas. Details on page 29 and entries close on 31 March.You can win a copy of ‘State Of The Nanny’ book by Louise Dunham. Read the book review on page 23 and head to our facebook page @yourchildinboroondara.com.au to enter.

Our What's On community page this month is full with many fantastic community events and programs so check them out.

In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH, we speak with Dario Canale, longstanding optometrist at Ashburton Eyecare who specialises in children's optometry.

Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga share with us on page 19, two awesome picture story books review for little ones 3-6 years old, available at their friendly stores.

We love the opportunity to connect local businesses, groups and schools to local families in Boroondara each month.We’re excited whenever we hear from a family having found a fabulous business or a business letting us know about reaching more people successfully. Keep your feedback coming, we'd love to hear from you!

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Macca the Alpaca by Matt Cosgrove Macca is a small, kind and friendly alpaca. He spends his days splashing in puddles and chasing butterflies ... until he runs head-first into Harmer - a big, unkind llama who is never, ever friendly. Can brave little Macca teach that bully of a llama a very important lesson?

Mum at School by Eric Veille The first day of school can be tough. Sometimes you need your mum to hang around. Then, before you know it, she's cutting and pasting and joining in. But Mum snores during nap time and keeps everyone awake. She forgets to raise her hand and gets stuck in the play equipment. Perhaps Mum is too big for school after all?

These are gorgeous new picture story books for the 3-6 age group that we all fell in love with.

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In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH we speak with Dario Canale, longstanding Optometrist at Ashburton Eyecare in High Street, Ashburton. Dario has a passion for children's vision, in particular during the formative years of early primary school.

You are very much a part of the local community for a long time, tell us more Ashburton Eyecare has been serving the local population of Ashburton & surrounds for their visual needs continuously for 53 years. During that time we have become an integral part of High Street life. Ashburton is a close-knit community, in which it is a pleasure to be a part. Many of the Primary School children I first saw are now well into University and maintaining comfortable, clear vision.

What makes you different from other Optometrists?

At Ashburton Eyecare, we have a tight team containing all the expertise you will require for primary eyecare. Our standards are high and our appointments are thorough – we take the time to get to know you and your requirements. We genuinely enjoy what we do, using our knowledge and training to ensure we commit to a high quality service for you and your family. It's eyecare as it should be.

Are children's eyes really that different?

Children's bodies and minds are rapidly changing. To properly assess a child's vision requires an additional understanding of the education, development, and visual demands placed upon them in today's modern world.

What typical symptoms do Primary School children present with?

Children with visual concerns often present with these symptoms: · Blurry vision · Headaches · Sore eyes · Rapidly tiring · Difficulty concentrating How can you help?

At Ashburton Eyecare, we understand children's vision. We have available therapies to decrease the rate at which children become short-sighted (myopia control), as well as offering vision training when appropriate.

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READING THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD After many years of practice in the area of paediatric optometry, I have realized that the requirements of a child's visual system - the way it functions, the demands placed upon it - differ from an adult in many ways.

In early primary school, a child learns to read and write, so that they may utilize these skills to learn more effectively in the latter primary years. First we learn to read, then we read to learn. Reading well, reading efficiently, without undue strain, fatigue or blur, is not a given for many children. Eyes need to co-ordinate and focus, and the visual data needs then to be interpreted and processed by the brain.

Children are our future. A thorough examination with a properly trained behavioural optometrist can ensure your child sees the world as best they can - nothing less is acceptable.

Bookings for comprehensive eye examinations for children may be made with Dario, Optometrist.

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Facilitated Playgroups at Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 2-12 Derby St., Kew 9853 3126 Our Playgroups are designed so that families can spend time together in a stimulating and beautiful environment. There are many experiences to share with your child, and it is also a good chance to meet other families from the local area.

Playgroups are held on Fridays from 10am-12pm and on Wednesdays from 12.30pm-2.00pm.

Cost: $5.50/family/visit Grandparents' playgroup is on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm.

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Where: 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn When:Wednesday 31st January - 28th March 10.30am-11.15am Cost: $96 for the term Contact Hawthorn Community House on 9819 2629 to secure your spot or visit hch.org.au for more information.

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A R A D N O O R O B N I D L I H C R U YO s to local families Teaching Self-Control 18

Boost Your Kids Happiness 8

Why Hire A Nanny / Educator 22

Returning To Exercise After Giving Birth 10

Raising Bilingual Kids: Immersion Or Not Immersion 24

Talking To Your Child About Scary Stuff In The News 14

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Book Review 19 Kids Corner 29 What’s On? 26 Useful Information 28

Book Store Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga 32

Educational Centre Think Smart 9 Victorian School Of Languages 7

Business Opportunities Home With Income 11 Your Child Magazines 31

Educational Toys Windmill 5

Butcher (Organic) Rendinas Butchery 15

Martial Arts Joon No’s Taekwondo 15

Children’s Services Craig Family Centre 11

Music School Latitude Music Studios 2

Study Participation Deakin University / AFL 12

Community Saver Plus 16

Optometrist Ashburton Eyecare 21

Tiles & Pavers PPM Stone 17

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