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Volume 2

May 2015

Forte School of Music Qualified teachers, fun courses or individual lessons that are tailored to YOUR needs There’s no better time to start music than right NOW!

Try one of our innovative group classes: Jungle Music Music is Fun Junior Keys Piano Keys Singing Stars

6 mths – 3.5 yrs 3.5 yrs – 4.5 yrs 4.5 yrs – 6.5 yrs 7 yrs – 10 yrs Our Glee Club!

Check in at www.fortemusic.com.au for class times

Or choose the private instrument that’s right for you: l Piano

l Voice

l Guitar

l Violin

l Clarinet

l Flute

l Saxophone

l Recorder

l Viola l Theory

Find us in the Wantirna Mall!

Cnr Mountain Hwy & Boronia Rd, Wantirna www.fortemusic.com.au Ph: 9720 0405 A special holiday offer! A voucher for...

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2 FREE Jungle Music or 2 FREE Singing Stars classes! * Bookings are essential!

Classes fill quickly, so don’t miss out! *Valued up to $35.00. For new students only. Not redeemable for cash.

Only one voucher may be redeemed per student. Lessons must be consecutive & taken in Term 2, 2015

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Monash Dear Readers, Welcome to our May Special Mother’s Day edition. We have put together some interesting articles for you this month for Mother’s Day. It is a wonderful time to celebrate and honour motherhood, maternal bonds and maternal influence in society. Lets make sure we let our mums know how special they are to us!!!

The 3 lucky winners of our ‘Magic Table Lamps Facebook Competition’ are Rubal Singh, Mandi McCormick and Josie Shaw. Congratulations!!!

A big thank you to our local businesses for advertising with us each month, making it possible for this magazine to be FREE to families like yourselves. Please remember to shop and buy local and support our fantastic advertisers and sponsors. Much gratitude to our distribution partners for accepting our magazines in your establishments.

‘LIKE’ us on Facebook to receive regular updates and event reminders about ‘What’s On’ in your neighbourhood.

With the freezing cold days and nights we have been experiencing recently, winter is well and truly here. It can be quite hard to enjoy your routine walks, bike rides and outdoor activities. But some form of physical activity is a must...maybe consider an indoor house gym!

Until then grab a cuppa and keep warm.

Vanmala Editor.

Deadline for our June 15' edition is 18th May 15'

Your Child in Monash – Supporting and Promoting Local Business!

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Foster Carers Making a Difference‌ Brighten the lives of children and consider becoming a foster carer.

Foster carers provide a safe home environment for children and young people who can’t live with their own families.

The foster care role is very flexible, with several types of care available, including respite (one weekend per month), right through to short-term (up to 3 months) and long-term (up to two years). Carers can also nominate the gender and ages of children they’d like to care for.

Carers come from all walks of life and can be single, in a relationship, older or younger. You can work full time, part time or be studying. Key attributes of foster carers include empathy, compassion, resilience, dependability and willingness to work as part of a team.

The process of becoming a foster carer can take up to six months. Full training and 24 hour support is provided.

Visit www.anglicarevic.org.au/foster-care or Call 1300 889 335 for more information To advertise in Your Child in Monash call 0421 226 028

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MARIA MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 751-755 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, 3150 www.mariamontessori.com.au Member of the Montessori Australia Founda on (MAF)

Give your child the best founda on for future learning and living. Maria Montessori Preschool provides firstclass care and educa on for children from 3 to 6 years of age in a s mula ng environment.

With over 30 years experience the qualified Montessori teachers will give your child the opportunity to experience enjoyment in learning and achieve a strong educa onal background.

“The most important period of life is not the age of university studies but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. The more fully the needs of one period are met the greater will be the success of the next”.

Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952)

To secure a place for your child call us on

9545 0764 or send an email to:

mariamontessori@optusnet.com.au

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LEARN INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE IN GLEN WAVERLEY

Come, learn and develop new skills and experiences in classical and folk Indian dance styles Classes are conducted in Glen Waverley 9886 7990 / 0400 210 603 Natyalayaa@yahoo.com.au

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World Class Care Monash Children's Hospital is Victoria’s new children’s hospital providing the highest levels of care to over 32,000 children each year. They are part of the State Paediatric Service providing vital treatment in Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatric Intensive Care and more.

Monash Children’s Hospital is part of Monash Health, Victoria’s largest health service, and includes paediatric healthcare services based at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, Dandenong Hospital and Casey Hospital. The dedicated and passionate staff continue to provide specialised, innovative, family-centred care to their patients and families.

In addition to providing excellence in clinical care, Monash Children’s Hospital also leads the way in paediatric research and education. They integrate emerging research and knowledge to produce the highest standards in paediatric clinical care.

The new Monash Children’s Hospital will be located next to the Monash Medical Centre and is expected to open in early 2017. It will provide 230 beds, 96 in-patient acute beds, 10 paediatric intensive care beds, 20 same-day beds, three operating theatres and a dedicated endoscopy suite.

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Where It’s Needed

Learn more about one of Australia’s leading children’s hospitals For more information visit: www.monashchildrenshospital.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/monashchildrens Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/MonashChildrens See what’s new in our new children’s hospital: newchildrenshospital.org To advertise in Your Child in Monash call 0421 226 028

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance / Fire / Police ....................

Hospitals Monash Children’s Hospital....................................

Monash Medical Centre, Clayton............................

Austin Hospital, Melbourne....................................

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

DIAL 000 13KIDS / 13 54 37 9594 6666 9496 5000 9345 5522

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sexual Assault Crisis Line .......................................

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

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

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support............

Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline.......

Compassionate Friends Helpline............................

Maternal & Child Health Line.................................

Monash Youth & Family Services (MYFS)...............

13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9322 3555 1800 806 292 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/1300 072 637 1800 686 268 1800 641 091 13 22 29 9518 3900

Your Local Police Station Glen Waverley ........................................................

Mount Waverley ....................................................

Oakleigh..................................................................

Clayton....................................................................

9566 1555 9888 3755 9567 8900 9543 3888

Other Monash City Council.........................................

9518 3555

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Kids Corner

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child in Monash STAR’.

Share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Monash

Contact us: Kids Corner in Monash PO Box 9034 Scoresby 3179 email: info@yourchildinmonash.com.au ph: 0421 226 028 To advertise in Your Child in Monash call 0421 226 028

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WHAT’S ON LIFEKIDS PLAYGROUP Meeting every Wednesday Morning 10am - 12pm Lifegate Church of Christ 758 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley There will be toys, stories, craft sessions, singing and lots of fun!

Come along for a chat and a play!

For more information, Call Melissa - 0404 841 051

Advanced ePublishing Are you ready to take the next step in ePublishing? Bring your laptop and text and we'll help you publish your eBook.

This class will cover how to format your work, create a Table of Contents, make a great eBook cover and market your work online.

Prerequisites: Intro to ePublishing or basic knowledge of Smashwords.

Wednesday 6 May, 7pm-8.30pm Wheelers Hill Library Book on 9561 6211

Caroline's Little Stars Music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Fridays monthly: 9.30-10.15 and 10.30-11.15.

Dates: 20/3, 24/4, 22/5, 19/6, 24/7, 14/8, 11/9, 16/10, 13/11, 4/12 St Faith's Anglican Church, 4 Charles Street, Glen Iris (near Burwood Village shops).

Cost: $16 and $9 for siblings.

All proceeds to disadvantaged children in Melbourne and country Victoria.

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Monthly Saturday Storytimes Glen Waverley Library 112 Kingsway Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and craft at Storytime and encourage your children to enjoy reading from an early age.

On the third Saturday of the month on 21 March, 18 April, 16 May, 20 June, 18 July, 15 August, 19 September, 17 October and 21 November 2015.

All sessions start 11am.

Enquiries: 9560 1655 Free Program, No bookings required

WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXHIBITION AND LUNCHEON

Come along to this Annual Exhibition and Luncheon on Friday 22 May, 10.30am Exhibits from small and large businesses will be on display from 10.30am at the Ibis Hotel 295 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley Eve Ash (pictured) will be the guest speaker at the lunch, which is being held nearby at the Novotel Hotel, 285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley, and costs $35.

Eve is an author, motivational psychologist and film producer.

To book, visit Monash Council's Business Directory For more information, please contact Joy Saunders, Economic Development Officer, on 9518 3577.

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

Regulars 4. Editors Noticeboard 26. Handy Phone Numbers 27. Kids Corner 28. What’s on in Monash...

Articles 6. 10 things mums love on Mother’s Day 10. Mother’s Day 12. Flourishing Mums 14. Fashion for mums 16. The ups & downs of pelvic floor muscles 22. Conflict Resolution fighting Vs negotiating 24. The Career Mum Time for a new begining

Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 / visit

Fire Extinguishers 17. Fire extinguishers Melbourne from firefighter Rob

www.yourchildin.com.au

Fitness Clubs 5. Little Champs Sports Club

Advertisers Art Classes 13. Art Studio 48

Foster Care / Support 7. Anglicare Victoria

Cafes / Clubs / Restaurants 31. Mulgrave Country Club City of Monash - Library 11. Teen Writer’s Group 18. When great minds don't think alike 23. Games Group

Advertorials / Editorials Dance & Drama Classes 17. Dream Dance 5. Little Champs Sports Academy 19. Indian Classical Dance Club 7. Anglicare Victoria Education / Early 8. Good Skin Care Learning / Schools 20. Monash Children’s 3. The Knox school Hospital 5. Bestchance Training 20. Monash Health 5. Kip McGrath Education Centres Front Cover Photo 15. Maria Montessori Courtesy 17. Gymbaroo Glen The Latent Image Waverley Photography 19. Being 3 Kindergarten

Health & Care 8. Good Skin Care by Psoriasis & Skin Clinic 20. Monash Children’s Hospital 20. Monash Health Music School 2. Forte School Wantirna Photography 15. The Latent Image Photography Play Centre 13. Lollipops Playland & Café Sporting Activities 5. Ready Steady Go Kids

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MULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUB Your Friendly Community Sporting Club

New Members Welcome

Offering Bowls, Squash, Tennis, Snooker, Darts, Cricket & Social Golf Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week.

Mon – Sat A la Carte menu Kids meals $10.95 includes a soft drink and a FREE Busy Nipper Kids Activity Pack Sundays – All you can eat carvery buffet Adult meals $24.95 Kids 5 – 12 yrs meals $14.95 & Under 5 $5.00 includes FREE Busy Nippers Kids Activity Pack FREE Kids Entertainment in the Bistro Playroom Every Sunday Night from 6 – 8pm

Cnr Wellington & Jells Road Wheelers Hill

Phone: 9582 4600 www.mulgravecc.com.au

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