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I hope you have had a great start to the year, and that things are settling down somewhat! I hope you are powering through Term 1 and the year is promising many happy memories, successes and laughs for you all!!!

This months I’ve included a range of articles, and also working with some local companies who are drafting their own articles for future editions? Are you a budding writer? Is there information you’d like to share with our community? Please get in touch!

This month I’ve been very busy behind the scenes too, meeting some local (and not so local) businesses, negotiating some competitions and prizes for our April (Easter) issue! Stay tuned for next month! Please let me know if your business might also like to get involved!

Please check out our 'What's On' section for a list of free and low cost family friendly activities - to keep you entertained!

Do you work locally? Would your business benefit from advertising in our magazine? Please let me know - this magazine is not possible without the wonderful support of our advertisers and likewise please support them when you are doing your shopping!!!

With best wishes

Stephanie Davies info@yourchildincaseyandcardinia.com.au www.yourchildincaseyandcardinia.com.au 0490 215 995 facebook.com/yourchildincaseyandcardinia

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Out ‘n’ About in Casey & Cardinia

Grandvue Estate Playground Pakenham - Cardinia Council We are spoilt with a lot of great playgrounds in Casey and Cardinia, and one our family favourites is the Grandvue Estate playground in Pakenham. My five and three year old love climbing up high (and are confined and safe) and pretend the bridges and cubby’s are goals, schools, ships and houses!

There are great views (it’s up on a hill) and also plenty of grass space for the bigger kids and teens to play ball sports or spread out with their electronics. There’s also BBQs, seating, shade and a small amphitheatre!

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KUDOS to a true Champion!

Pakenham father of two, Michael Soutter, has a great presence around our community - he’s been a participant in Relay for Life Casey for several years, is the founder, head coach and committee member of the Pakenham Road Runners, and inbetween has started a Personal Training Business ‘Soutter on the Run’.

He impressed us all again, on Sunday February 3, running 100km (67 laps) around the Lakeside Lake.

The Pakenham Road Runners and running community were out in force, joining in and cheering him on.

Michael’s 100km run raised $5k for cancer research, and his relay for life team ‘The Physicals’ have raised over $6,400 for this year so far.

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School Refusal We've all been there, when our mornings just don't seem to run smoothly and no-one seems to want to get ready on time, let alone go to school that day. Meltdowns, favourite socks/dress/shoes not ready to be worn, fights with brother/sister/parent, sleep ins, and the list goes on! Some mornings it can be really tough to get the tribe ready.

But what about when it becomes a bit more of a regular thing. Suddenly not wanting to go to school has been a few days in a row or the behaviours are becoming just a bit too regular; or maybe that sore tummy/headache is becoming more persistent. When should we be concerned that it might be more?

School refusal usually has a more serious emotional problem behind it such as the fear of attending school or anxiety about leaving home. It's different from truancy (or not wanting to go and participate in a sport lesson!)

Symptoms might include crying, panicking, throwing tantrums, being aggressive or threatening self-harm. Research indicates that between 1-5% of school age children suffer from school refusal, with children aged 5-6 years and 10-11 years most affected. Children who suffer from school refusal might also be dealing with depression or anxiety disorders.

What can you do? Help is out there. Chat to your school teacher as first port of call, preferably without your child present. Is something else going on for your child? Schools also have others that you can approach such as the school nurse, a welfare officer, perhaps a 18

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speech pathologist. If this pattern/cycle of school refusal continues, then you might need some external assistance. This could be a family support worker sitting alongside you and your family and offering one on one support and establishing and practising techniques for dealing with anxiety or anger. They might help you set up routines for night time or morning schedules. They can be an advocate for you and assist you in talking to the school and establishing back to school plans. If you feel the use of technology might assist, there are plenty of apps available: Breathe, Visual timer, Fluid Monkey, headspace, Mindshift, MoodGym, BRAVE, Calm Counter.

We all know how overwhelming and challenging parenting can be – there isn't a manual! However, there is plenty of help in the community to assist us, you just have to reach out.

Gen Dawson is has a background in education and has been working in the community for over ten years.

Gen is a mother of two (adult) children and soon to be grandmother

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Managing our children – Back to School

by Michael Kelly and Mirelle Sutton

notice that my children set similar rules for my grandchildren that I set for them years ago.

It is imperative in the 21st Century that we move with the times and contemporise our boundaries. This means: limiting the amount of screen time for children (iPads, TV, computer); ensuring that they access the Internet in full view of the family (in the family room or kitchen etc); ensuring that household chores are completed before screen time/games/leisure activities; making sure that our young people are safe by having open conversations about social media.

One of the most challenging times for parents can be once school goes back. Settling back into routines can be fraught. It is important to recognise that over the holiday period; young people get used to not having the responsibility of homework or the pressure of studies or even the pressure of peer groups.

As parents we want the best for our kids and there are some golden rules that might just help. Just remember that as parents we do not have to agree with everything our children say or do. In addition, it is important to recognise the two things that are our jobs as parents: to love our children unconditionally and to provide boundaries.

Sometimes we are the most unpopular parents because we set rules that seem “unfair” for our children. Quite often however this is the right thing to do. As a parent of adult children, I now 22

Do you know that online games are just like chat rooms? Even though they are playing with their “friends” they are visible to the Internet and others can join.

Games are good until they get too rough. A game of football can be fun but you can also get hurt. An online game can be fun, but you can also fall prey to others on line. Bullying can occur in the playground, in the street and on line. So, part of our providing boundaries is our desire to keep our kids safe.

Sometimes being tough on kids can be difficult and this can cause tension in the home. Open discussion can help with this and from experience when I am asked “why” my answer is more often than not “because I am your parent and your safety is paramount”. Have the discussion and listen but allow your instinctive protective nature to question the world around you and keep you and your kids safe.

Michael Kelly and Mirelle Sutton work together as Psychotherapists and specialise in supporting families and young people. www.ayphelp.com

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Opening in April 2019, three new and totally roar-some dinosaur experiences are taking over all three zoos for a limited time.

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What is the cutest season?

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Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Casey & Cardinia Contact us: Kids Corner PO Box 281 Pakenham 3810 email: info@yourchildincaseyandcardinia.com.au ph: 0490 215 995 To advertise in Your Child in Casey & Cardinia call 0490 215 995

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What’s On in Casey & Cardinia

FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS: BRAVE

Friday Night Flicks @ Bunjil Place Friday 8th March from 6:30pm Celebrate International Women's Day with MORE SEATING, MORE GIVEAWAYS and the chance to win a $100 Gift Voucher from Westfield!

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by adding even more treats (is it even possible?) to our Free Friday Flicks.

Yep we’re talkin’ more seats, 250 popcorn and choc top servings to giveaway and a $100 Westfield Voucher for the best Purple Pride dressed person in the crowd!

So pull up a pew and join us in honouring the contribution that woman make to families, communities and work places.

If you had the chance to change your fate, would you? Watch as Merida, an impulsive but courageous daughter of Scottish King Ferus and Queen Elino carves out her own path by defying Scottish age-old traditions. See how she seeks help from an eccentric witch who grants her an ill-fated wish.

Will Merida discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it’s too late?

What else is showing in March?

Friday 1 March - Ant-Man Friday 15 March - A Dog's Purpose Friday 22 March - A Wrinkle in Time Friday 29 March - Ferdinand

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FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS: BRAVE

Experience Casey 2019 Saturday 16th March from 1pm - 5pm Where: Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick North East Drive Narre Warren Experience Casey is an annual, one day event that celebrates and showcases Casey’s diverse and vibrant community. It’s an opportunity for Casey residents to learn more about the cultures that make up the local community, while immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and tastes of the various cultures.

The fun will kick off at 1pm on Saturday 16th March in the Bunjil Place Plaza, with FREE activities for the entire family including live performances, market stalls, roving entertainment, face painters and much more.

You can also: * Take part in free workshops * Enjoy live demonstrations and entertainment * Taste food from different cultures * Visit stalls from multicultural groups

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Casey Hospital.......................................................................

Monash Medical Centre........................................................

St John of God Berwick Hospital...........................................

Dandenong Hospital..............................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Healthy Kids

Fresh Tomato Soup Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 Clove garlic 1 Stick celery, coarsely chopped 3 Sprigs Mint 1/2 cup (125ml) low-fat yoghurt

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1 Medium onion, chopped roughly 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 kg ripe red tomatoes, chopped roughly 2 cups (500ml) tomato juice

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles 4 Tips to take kids’ photo Part 2 10 A child’s best friend 12 Finding ourselves in parenting 14 R’s in green shopping 16 Enduring Power of Attorney 18 School Refusal 20 Benefits of Martial Arts 22 Managing our children

Regulars 2 Editor’s welcome 6 Out ‘n’ About 24 Kids Corner 26 What’s On 28 Useful information 29 Recipe - Fresh Tomato Soup 30 Index

Business Opportunity 31 Your Child Magazines

Advertisers 3 Hailebury College 5 Berwick Optical 5 VSL 7 Paul Saddler 7 Work from home 11 Dropbear Escape Rooms 15 Kids Club 17 Financepath 19 Gently Does It 32 Glory kids

Community 8 & 9 Kudos to a true champion

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