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Editors Notice Board Dear Readers, It’s almost the end of 2014 and everyone is getting into the vibe of fun and excitement during this festive & holiday time. Shops in Monash are loaded with Christmas gifts and goodies; clubs & cafes are offering special meal deals and discounts for Christmas and New Year & the weather is getting brighter and warmer – perfect to fire up your BBQ Sausage sizzles!!!

And to join this enthusiastic rhythm, Your Child in Monash is running a Facebook competition with Family Passes to giveaway for the mega event of the year “Santa’s Magical Kingdom”.

(Details on Pg. 4) There is a lot up for grabs in this edition of ‘Your Child in Monash’. Kid’s activity & learning sessions at New Star Art, Noble Park Community Centre, Gymbaroo Glen Waverley, Maria Montessori, Forte School of music, Art Studio 48 & Indian Classical dance. Get back into shape this summer with Weight Loss Program esp. for Mums. Do not hide your skin anymore – Good Skin Care by Psoriasis & Skin Clinic has excellent treatments to offer for major skin ailments.

Avail the facilities & services at Monash Children’s Hospital and say ‘NO MORE’ to your sufferings. Our local markets at Caribbean Gardens & Mount Waverley Rotary have plenty to shop and explore. And make sure you try Christmas Cakes by Wheelers Hill Lions Club & the delicious Kids meals at Mulgrave Country Club!

Last but not the least, remember to shop local and support local businesses in Monash.

Until next time, WINNERS FACEBOOK COMPETITION - OCT 14' Vanmala 1st Prize: Samantha Murphy Brooks Editor.

2nd Prize: Angela Cini 3rd prize: Denise & Abigail CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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MELBOURNE GET READY TO SEE THE MAGIC AT

SANTA’S MAGICAL KINGDOM - 2014 New Venue - Caulfield Racecourse - Station Street, Caulfield East (Entry Gate 23) 15 November – 23 December Book Now 1300 307 740 or www.ticketek.com.au After an astoundingly successful event in 2013, which was visited by people from all around Australia, Santa’s Magical Kingdom will return in 2014 bigger and better than ever at a new home, Caulfield Racecourse.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom brings all the wonder and joy of a traditional Christmas. This interactive walk-through is an enchanting experience that includes everything that you love about Christmas. Get ready to be amazed as you see the magic of Christmas come to life!

Santa’s Magical Kingdom, in collaboration with Santa Claus’s North Pole Corporation, will deliver a Christmas wonderland full of activities that will capture the imagination of children & parents.

Events include - a magical Christmas walk-through wonderland, Snowland with the all new Snow Castle, a free gift when you meet Santa, a brand new International Christmas Circus Spectacular, Roving Christmas characters, Gingerbread Land where you can decorate your own gingerbread man, Interactive storytelling with Mrs Claus, Amusement Rides & Games, including laughing clowns, a Carousel, Santa’s Sleigh Ride, the Giant Ferris Wheel and Australia’s Largest Super Slide! Plus so much more fun for the whole family.

RETURNING TO MELBOURNE BIGGER & BETTER www.santasmagicalkingdom.com.au

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2 X Family Passes for Friday, 5th Dec, 6pm (Valid for this Showtime only*) Each family pass is valued at $132.54 (4 tickets - 2 adult & 2 child) To Enter, 2 easy steps: ①. LIKE our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/YourChildinMonash ②. LIKE our post ‘Santa’s Magical Kingdom - 2014’ and SHARE with your friends Winners will be announced on FB & in our December Christmas Special edition in

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CREATIVE STARS

MADE HERE ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OLDER

CONTACT: YAPING 0417 104 975, JOHN 0411 491 201 635 WAVERLEY ROAD, GLEN WAVERLEY

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PreSchool of the Month MARIA MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Maria Montessori Preschool has been providing excellence in education and care to children aged 3 to 5 years in the Monash area and surrounding suburbs since 1977. It offers a unique program to children and families utilising the Montessori methods to extend children’s learning as well as incorporating child led play resulting in spontaneous as well as purposeful activities. This is conducted in a warm respectful and responsive environment that is safe secure and stimulating where children’s self-confidence independence self-identity and well-being is valued and fostered in an inclusive and culturally diverse manner.

Specialised Montessori designed didactic materials are utilised to assist children further develop their concentration and self-discipline skills. This encourages them to work at their own pace and to extend their areas of interest. Children engage in four main areas - Practical life, Sensorial, Language and Mathematics. Attention is also paid to the other areas of the Montessori program such as Creative Arts, Music and Movement, Science, Geography and Cultural Studies.

The importance of children’s play is acknowledged and a strong emphasis is placed on developing their independence through the everyday life activities that they encounter at home and at preschool. Each child is encouraged to improvise and use their creativity and critical thinking in resolving issues across all areas of social emotional and physical encounters at a pace that is developmentally appropriate.

Actively listening and conversing with peers and adults, confidence in sourcing and imparting information and having fun through acting out stories rhymes chants and songs assists the child to extend their social and literacy skills. They express themselves through drawing and art, group and individual reading using phonetics. Writing letters of the alphabet, words and sentences, plus numeracy activities of simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are all part of the Montessori program. These activities are individualised at the child’s level of ‘readiness’.

The children become enthusiastic and engaged learners, displaying confidence in their own abilities to undertake life’s challenges. The child’s innate passion for learning is one of the many rewards that our staff experience.

The richness of having a very culturally diverse preschool community creates further opportunities to enhance the children’s experiences especially in the areas of general knowledge and geography. A High priority is given to listening to both families and children to ascertain their strengths needs and interests.

Special events are offered throughout the year. Harmony Day is a key event in the preschool calendar and highlights the vibrant partnership that is evident between parents and staff.

Enquiries are welcome For further information contact

mariamontessori@optusnet.com.au

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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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Care Where Building commences on the new Monash Children’s Hospital

On 15 July 2014, Monash Health celebrated the turning of the first sod, marking the beginning of construction for the new 230bed Monash Children’s Hospital that is located next to the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton and due to open in early 2017.

The new Monash Children’s Hospital will ensure more Victorian children and their families can benefit from world-class specialist paediatric services and will include: 96 acute paediatric inpatient beds, 10 paediatric intensive care unit beds, 64 neonatal care beds, 20 same day oncology

beds and many more services.

At the recent sod-turn event in July the Premier of Victoria Dr Denis Napthine, said the new state-of-the-art facility will allow Monash Health to provide expanded services in a child and family centred environment, delivering an extra 60,000 outpatient treatments each year and providing purpose-built day facilities for children.

Heidi Millier, mother of one year old Sonny who was born premature with severe heart and lung problems, also spoke to guests about the importance of a new hospital and how grateful her family is for the care Sonny received.

“I used to look at families that were going

Premier of Victoria, Dr Denis Napthine, helps Aleia De Scala, 4, turn the first sod at the site of the new Monash Children’s Hospital.

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It’s Needed through things like this and think ‘how do they do it?’ Those people that spend most of their lives in hospital. Then, 15 months ago we became one of those families,” Heidi said.

“We really value the input and feedback of our consumer advisory panel at all levels because ultimately, it assists in ensuring that our decisions lead to improved outcomes and quality of care for our young patients,” said Kym Forrest, Director Monash Children’s Hospital Project.

Gill, a panel member, had her five-month old grandson treated at Monash Children’s Hospital in 2012.

Heidi Millier with Sonny at the sod turn event in July 2014.

“Right from the start, we felt welcomed and I feel free to express my point of view as a mother and always feel we are being listened to,” said Gill.

Today Sonny and his family are fighting the odds and refusing to give in. Sonny spends his days attached to an oxygen tank, requires 24 hour care and has continued to be treated at Monash Children’s Hospital.

“As a parent I don’t think you can imagine anything worse than having a sick child. If only we could trade places with them. Words cannot explain how much we appreciate, respect and are forever grateful to the Monash Children’s Hospital,” Heidi said.

A Community Focus Monash Health is engaging the local community in planning for the new hospital.

A consumer advisory panel has been established that includes current and past patients, parents and families meeting with Monash Health planning teams each month.

Members of the Monash Children’s Hospital Consumer Advisory Panel

Your Support It takes a whole community to build a hospital.

With your support, together we can improve healthcare in Monash and beyond.

The Monash Health Foundation is the fundraising arm of Monash Health and supports the wonderful work of the new Monash Children’s Hospital.

Donations to the Monash Health Foundation are tax deductable. To donate or for more information, please contact the Monash Health Foundation on

(03) 9594 2700 or visit monashhealth.org If you would like more information on our consumer advisory panel or our new children’s hospital, please visit www.newchildrenshospital.org

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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

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Find us in the Wantirna Mall!

Cnr Mountain Hwy & Boronia Rd, Wantirna www.fortemusic.com.au Ph: 9720 0405

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A special holiday offer! A voucher for...

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 4, 2014

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Being A Parent Parenthood is the most blessed and treasured feeling for a mother and father. All parents would want their child to do their best in all their endeavours of life. However, today the biggest concern of parents is “Will my child grow up to be a good human being?”

Well, the answer to this question is with YOU as a parent. Parents need to be friends to their children. This gradually helps in developing the emotional and logical bond which eases all hesitations created due a persistent generation gap. An assertive approach against an aggressive one, is required when your child commits a mistake. Every child has a rebel in them especially in their infant to adolescent days. Parents need to understand that being aggressive or angry at the child can only make them rebellious.

By letting your children learn from their mistakes and providing certain leverage will give them a feeling of independence, allowing them to take their own decisions rather than parents always dominating and taking the lead.

Similarly, encouraging children even on their smallest achievements helps boost their confidence immensely. Actively involving children in family discussions i.e. monthly savings or monthly budget and household expenses can help in building trust between parents and children.

Parents always want their children to have strong principles, morals and values. What are these values and principles? It simply means being truthful to oneself and others. It sounds simple yet the most difficult and challenging task for parents.

Children are shadows of their parents. They generally replicate their actions and reactions.

This means that parents must consciously focus on inculcating good habits and

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mannerisms in their children. Cultivating habits like a daily small prayer in morning and at bed time or simply thanking the Almighty eventually creates a God loving attitude in the child.

Once a month taking the child along with you to an Old Age Home or the Orphanage will make the child realize importance of parents and how blessed they are to have loved ones in their life.

Similarly, it shall also create feelings of Humanity and Respect for Elders. Teaching basic mannerisms like a “Thank you” and a “Sorry” goes a long way. An apology when wrong will gradually give your child the courage to fight their ego as they grow and develop a positive self-esteem.

Introducing morals like honesty and sincerity helps children in all walks of life. Whether during their nervous times of exams in school or in a competitive career world, these two golden values help to kill the temptation of using deceit and shortcuts to success.

Above all, cushioning and reassuring your child with love and support in their tasks and efforts and not imposing your viewpoints and decisions on them will help in the holistic development of your child.

Ekta Talati, mother of a toddler, she does freelance writing, poems, articles & blogs

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A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANIMAL AND ART LOVERS Pet Portraits with Personality in mosaic.

Mosaic artist and painter Pip Edwards strives for more than just likeness with her pet portraits, she also wants to express their individual personality, character and soul.

Over many years, Pip, like many of us has enjoyed that special relationship with animals that only pet owners understand. That look or expression of your pet that you know so well can be captured forever in mosaic. Puss or Pup can live again, under their favourite bush in the garden or bask in the sun on the veranda.

The portrait is created from a photograph, which is supplied by the owner. The form and likeness is then carefully built with hundreds of dazzling fragments of ceramic tiles, which imbue the subject with life.

Pip also seeks to capture the personality and essence through her intuitive use of colour.

A pet portrait created by Pip is something that you will always treasure, not only as an original piece of art, but as a reminder of all the love and joy you have shared with your much loved family member. The pets name can also be incorporated into the artwork. This is such a special gift to give to someone who has had a long and close relationship with their pet. The portrait is created as ready to hang art, and suitable to display outdoors if you choose.

The first step to have a pet portrait commission done is to provide a selection of your best images to Pip

by Email. pip@pipedwards.com. To ensure that you get the best results, there are some helpful tips for taking a good photo on the Pet Portrait page at www.pip-edwards.com M.0425 814 658

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LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES See us at Brandon Park Shopping Centre Don’t forget to purchase a Lions Christmas Cake before stocks run out!

Wheelers Hill Lions members are selling Lions Christmas Cakes at Brandon Park Shopping Centre from Mid- December onwards- see times below

Lions Christmas Cake 1.5kg $16.00 Lions Christmas Cake 1kg $12.00 Lions Christmas Pudding 900gm $12.00 Lions Mini Cake 80gm $2.00 Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th December Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th December Open from 9am through to 5:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday 6pm Thursday and Friday, & 5pm Saturday For more information contact the club on 0467 049209 or Email: wheelershilllions@gmail.com

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WHAT’S ON IN MONASH Ashwood & Chadstone Neighbourhood Event Sunday 23 November, 11am-3pm at Batesford Reserve 94 Batesford Road, Chadstone Give it a go!

Try your hand at something new sports clinics on the oval, crafts, music, art & dance.

Range of activities for all ages run by your local community Free community BBQ No RSVP is needed - just come in Enquiries: 9518 3636

Body in the Library: Trivia Night Enjoy a free and fun filled evening of crime themed trivia, games and mysteries!

This years theme is Cops 'n Robbers!

Form a table of 8 or allow us to connect you with other crime trivia enthusiasts.

This event includes the service of alcohol. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Attendees who dress up in costumes relating to the theme will be in the running to win fun prizes!

Friday 14 November, 7pm-9pm.

Wheelers Hill Library 860 Ferntree Gully Road Bookings: 9561 6211 or eventbookings@monlib.vic.gov.au

Mulgrave Farmers Market Every Sunday 8am-1pm Cnr Jacksons & Wellington Roads, Mulgrave 3170 Ph. 8561 7408 www.mulgravefarmersmarket.com.au

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Kids Corner

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Monash Contact us: Kids Corner 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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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance / Fire / Police ....................

Hospitals

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

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

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

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

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

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2. Editors Noticeboard 25. What’s on in Monash 27. Kids Corner 28. Handy Phone Numbers 29. Business Directory

Art Classes 7. New Start Art 19. Art Studio 48

Advertorials / Articles / Editorials 4. Santa’s Magical Kingdom 6. Quick breakfast with vegetables 8. Preschool of the Month - Maria Montessori 10. Fun in the garden 12. Good Skin Care Clinic 14. Monash Children’s Hospital - Care Where It’s Needed 18. Being a parent 20. Lions Christmas Cakes 22. Feel great for Summer 26. Summer fun is here to stay

Competition 4. Facebook Competition - Santas’s Magical Kingdom Giveaway Family Passes

Your Child Business Opportunity Call 1300 657 996 or visit: www.yourchildin.com.au

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14. Monash Health 11. Weight Loss Program for Mums Lions Club 21. Lions Club of Wheelers Hill

Cafes / Clubs / Restaurants 31. Mulgrave Country Club

Monash Library 24. Santa Story Time

Christmas Events / Shows 5. Santa’s Magical Kingdom

Music School 16. Forte School

Community Centre 7. Noble Park Community Centre

Photography 11. The Latent Image Photography

Dance & Drama Classes 29. Indian Classical Dance

Pre Schools 9. Maria Montessori

Education / Early Learning / Schools 9. Gymbaroo Glen Waverley Gardens & Markets 17. Babes to Kids & Maternity Market - Caribbean Gardens Health & Care 12. Good Skin Care by Psoriasis & Skin Clinic 14. Monash Children’s Hospital

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Rotary 23. Rotary Club of Monash 25. Mount Waverley Rotary Village Market State Election 3. Jennifer Yang

Deadline for our December Special Christmas edition is 20th November 14'

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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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