Your child in boroondara september 2014

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Boroondara Your Local Family Magazine

Inside Articles Competitions Local Info

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Volume 1

September 2014

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Boroondara

Editors Notice Board

Welcome to Your Child in Boroondara, your local family magazine.

The YCIB team are passionate about everything local, especially supporting local business.

September welcomes the 1st official day of Spring, Father’s Day, the AFL Grand Final & lots more. And YCIB September issue has something for all the family. YCIB has a fabulous Kids Corner Competition with 3 lucky winners each to receive a $30 Gift Card for The Palace Cinemas in Balwyn - an historic building with a stunning Art Deco interior & a great range of movies for all the family to enjoy. Why not take advantage of the lunch special from Via Roma Caffé & Gelateria’s in Balwyn North, before you catch your next movie at the Palace? Or treat Dad for a Father’s Day lunch? See p3 for details. A fabulous variety of articles covering dads &new parenting, children & language disability, the importance of outdoor play & more.

Don’t forget to check out ‘What’s On In Boroondara’ to keep informed on all the local events coming up in September. And you will never miss out again - YCIB has just launched its online subscription service & extended its distribution network within Boroondara. Check out the YCIB Facebook page & the YCIB website for location details & sign up today!

Live Local?

Then Source Local & Support Local!

Heidi Hamilton - Editor p: 0498 800 061 e: info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au w: www.yourchildinboroondara.com.au

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Via Rom a Caffe &

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LUNCH SPECIAL Present This Voucher to Receive a FREE COFFEE With Any Main Meal Purchase *Offer Expires September 30th 2014 B *Dine in Only

We Also Have Gelati, Pasta's, Salads And Focaccias Made Fresh Daily.

Mothers Groups Welcome.

Get a Free Baby Chino With Any Coffee Purchase PH: 0403 897 567 87 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North

Pied Piper

Toy Library 6 Lexia St, Ashburton 9885-2052 www.pptl.org.au Stimulating imagination & fun!

Fun music classes for Babies (8mths+), Toddlers & Preschoolers Sing!

Dance!

Musical Stories!

Play Percussion!

Musical activities develop the whole child.

Contact Caroline today!

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Lulabelle’s

Delicious Sandwiches & Baguettes Enchanting Cupcakes, Cakes & Slices Wide Selection of Beverages Incl. Baby Cinos High Tea available if you dare!

Highchairs * Change Table* Pram Access Upstairs Function Room & Outdoor Courtyard Mother’s Groups Welcome - Bookings Advised 1162 Toorak Road Hartwell (near Summerhill Road)

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Multiple Intelligence Program

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We Support Local Business

For Children 16 mths to 5 yrs

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READING MATHS SCIENCE STORY TELLING

& &

MUCH MORE!

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And you could WIN.......

Gift Vouchers from local businesses Children’s Educational Software Gift Vouchers for the movies I.T. Products & Services

Mystery Gifts.......And lots more!

YCIB keeps YOU informed about what’s happening in YOUR community!

Become a part of the YCIB family TODAY!

Join the YCIB Kid’s Birthday Club!

Register your child by emailing info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au

Your child will receive a YCIB Birthday Pack on their birthday!

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Kids Corner

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Kids Corner Colour Me & WIN!

For YOUR chance to WIN send your entry to P.O.Box 1132 Hartwell or scan & email to info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au You could WIN a $30 Gift Card for The Palace Cinemas in Balwyn. There are 3 to be won! Winners will be announced on YCIB Facebook Page & will be randomly selected. Competition closes 30th September 2014. Happy colouring & Good Luck! The YCIB team Name...........................................................................................................................

Age......................................... Phone...........................................................................

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What’s on Hawthorn Craft Market 7th September 2014 8am - 5pm Parkview Room next to Camberwell library Greythorn Cellars Wine Tasting Every Friday & Saturday between 1pm-4pm 309-311 Doncaster Road Balwyn North Bounce Fit 29th September 2014 7pm-7.45pm Weir Street Kew Adult Learner’s Week 1st - 8th September 2014 A variety of activities including music, drawing art, languages, computers, 3D printing & much more!

Contact 9278-4666 for more information & bookings Tinytots Story Time Children from 12months to 2.5 years welcome!

All sessions at 10.30am Ashburton library - 15th September 2014 Balwyn library - 11th September 2014 Camberwell library - 12th September 2014 Hawthorn library - 17th September 2014 Kew library - 2nd September 2014

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in Boroondara Preschool Story Time Children from 2.5 years to 5 years welcome!

All sessions 11am Ashburton library - every Thursday; Balwyn library - every Tuesday Camberwell library - every Monday; Hawthorn - every Friday Kew library - every Wednesday Bedtime Story Time An activity for the entire family!

Balwyn library - 10th September 2014 at 6.30pm Camberwell library - 1st September 2014 at 6.30pm Kew library - 30th September 2014 at 6.30pm Bilingual Story Time in Chinese/English Children of all age groups welcome!

Stories and Songs in Mandarin and English Balwyn library - 5th September 2014 at 11am

Community Groups, Clubs & Charities Promote your organisation or upcoming events FREE!*

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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DIAL 000

Hospitals Austin - Heidelberg.................................................

Box Hill Hospital......................................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

9496 5000 9895 3333 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons....................................................................

Kids Help Line..........................................................

Lifeline.....................................................................

Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only).............................

Nurse-on-Call..........................................................

Child Protection - (After Hours Service)..................

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

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

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

Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................

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

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline

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Your Local Police Station .

Boroondara Police.................................................. 8851 1111 Burwood Police........................................................ 9888 8377 Camberwell Police................................................... 9882 0688 Police ...................................................

Other

Boroondara City Council...................................

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Business Directory Montessori Tutoring & Day Program Supporting your child's performance for Life Confidence, Independence, Freedom, Responsibility, Self Esteem, Excellence, Potential, Happiness & Joy of Learning

0413 650 007

Call Margaret for FREE Consultation PH:0403 500 771 www.montessoritutor.com.au

LIV I.T. Fun music classes for Babies (8mths+), Toddlers & Preschoolers Sing!

Dance!

Musical Stories!

Play Percussion!

Call Caroline 0400 328 832

Mini Display Ads Include your Logo or photo

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Lulabelle’s Cafe 9889-2314 1162 Toorak Road Hartwell (near Summerhill Road)

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Contents Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Features

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Bits & Pieces Craft Studio

‘Father’s Day’

by Sandy Prosdocimo 3 & 29 ‘Is Your Child Allergy Prone?’

Caroline’s Little Stars

by Rachael Duncan ‘An Invisible Disability’ 11

by Louise Rowland Character City ‘A Child’s Best Friend’ 9 &29

by Gaynor Andrews ‘The Importance of Outdoor Play’ Classic Characters

by Lou Harvey-Zahra 3 ‘Dad’s Are New Parents Too’

by Tash Hughes

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YCIB October 2014 edition Advertiser deadline 22nd September 2014

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Articles 4

Advertisers

Editors Noticeboard Kids Corner What’s on in Boroondara Handy Phone Numbers Business Directory

29 Perinatal Psychology 3 Pied Piper Toy Library 5 Ready Steady Go Kids 14 & 15

Creative Minds Ivanhoe Red Rocks Retreat 3 17,29 & 31 Keeto Organic Hair

Via Roma Caffe &

Studio

Gelateria

13 Lively Learning 6,10,19,22,29 & 32

Competitions

LIV I.T.

25 Kids Corner

7,29 & 31

Early Bird Advertising Specials for

Christmas Available NOW

Lulabelle’s Café 29 Montessori Tutoring & Day Program

Visit our Website: www.yourchildinboroondara.com.au Your Child in Boroondara takes no responsibility for any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors.

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Crayons Technology for Kids

suits 2 years + larger keys for little hands foundation font used in lower case bright engaging colours & sturdy construction highlights numbers, vowels & consonants perfect for assisting with motor skill difficulties

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