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Editor’s Notice Board Welcome to the February 2015 issue of Your Child in Whittlesea!

The start of another year is invariably filled with mixed emotions - excitement, apprehension and even sometimes sadness, depending on life stages and life events. However, the human heart finds hope in new beginnings, with New Year resolutions, goals & plans. I hope 2015 is all you want it to be!

During the holidays I stumbled on this, quite profound, quote by Bruce Lee, who apparently was a poet as well as a martial arts expert. In light of Valentine’s Day I thought I would share this with our readers....

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deepburning and unquenchable. - Bruce Lee If you are not already a part of our Facebook community, please head over to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/YourChildinWhittlesea and LIKE our page. Remember to shop local and support the wonderful advertisers that enable us to provide this magazine, free of charge, to local families like yourselves. Please make sure you mention you saw them in Your Child in Whittlesea.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Have a great year!

Christine Christine Ernest, Editor

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Immunisation

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Due at: 6 Weeks 4 Months 6 Months 12 Months 18 Months 4 Years The City of Whittlesea have a great team of staff who understand needles can hurt a little, so they take time and care, ensuring the experience is the best it can be, for you and your child.

Download a session timetable at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/immunisation or telephone 9217 2170 for further information.

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some of our teachers Come meet and chat with autiful studios Have a look through our be New 2015 Timetable!!

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Babies, Children & Chiropractic Care..

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any people ask, "why should a child see a Chiropractor?" The simple answer is, because of life! From the birth process, to learning to sit, crawl, walk and run, infants experience a multitude of traumas, bumps, falls and ‘minor’ injuries. The human body can only take so much and will continue to compensate and adapt, until it can no longer…

And then symptoms appear.

The human body is an incredible machine that is able to adapt to its environment and compensate for comfort and function. This is where a Chiropractor comes into the picture as they look at 'minor' slightly different to other health practitioners. In saying that, Chiropractors' examine and look beyond the surface or the symptoms.

Chiropractors' locate and correct spinal dysfunctions (commonly referred to as subluxations). From a Chiropractic perspective, subluxations are functional misalignments of the spine, pelvis or cranial/ skull joints that if not corrected may cause the nervous system (our body’s master controller) to not function at 100%.

As for our beautiful babies, the birth process can cause great stress to their nervous system, spine and cranial system. Birth interventions such as manual force (used in a c‐section and assisted vaginal deliveries), back birthing, forceps and vacuum suction can and do cause trauma to the musculoskeletal system. If left uncorrected, it is common for Chiropractors’ to see unsettled babies with complaints such as; neck pain, colic & unexplained crying (<12 weeks of age only), wind, sleep trouble, abnormal neck movement (dislike of 'tummy 14

by Dr Orly Zuker time', an important developmental exercise), breastfeeding difficulty (side preference) and digestive complaints. These are good indicators for considering a Chiropractic check‐up.

Colic, Crying and Disturbed Sleep Chiropractors frequently find that infantile colic can be associated with spinal and nervous system dysfunction (specifically of the upper neck).

Babies respond quickly, and the good news is that Chiropractic is known for its fast results with complaints such as colic, and with a focus on prevention, gentle care and natural a p p r o a c h, Chiropractic care might just be the answer to your baby’s troubles.

To correct spinal dysfunction (subluxation) there are a variety of adjusting techniques, a natural approach that Chiropractors use. Treatment is always gentle, safe and customized to each individual’s unique size, age and spinal issues.

For more information on your local family Chiropractor please contact The Chiropractic Association of Australia (CAA). Toll free number is: 1800 075 003.

Dr Orly Zuker is a breastfeeding mother, Melbourne based family Chiropractor and Division 1 Nurse. She specialises in women's health, pregnancy care, and paediatric care. She has an interest and passion in wellness care for families, including gentle chiropractic care, nutrition and lifestyle guidance. Dr Orly Zuker is certified in Webster technique, to help through pregnancy.

(B.Appl Sci; Comp Med, Clin Chiro; Masters, B.Nursing, Webster Certif)

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire DIAL 000 Police Victoria State Emergency Services Hospitals

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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................................

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LifeCircle ‐ HOPELINE..............................................

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

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Whittlesea Police ...................................................

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

Articles

Business Opportunity

Education/Schools

8 Back to School Jitters 10 In My Shadow ‐ a journey through PND 12 Valentine’s Day as Parents 14 Babies, Children & Chiropractic Care 16 Starting School 18 Bedtime ‐ Bliss or Bedlam at your house?

20 Grow your own school lunch box!

22 Understanding ISOFIX 26 Family Valentines Day Fun

13 Kids Matter Family Day Care 24 Your Child in Banyule & Nullumbik ‐ FOR SALE

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Regular Features 4 Editors Noticeboard 6 2015 School Calendar 25 What’s On in Whittlesea 27 Kids Corner 28 Handy Phone Numbers 29 Business Directory

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

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Dance Schools

Gilson College Mernda Nestoras College Kilmore International School St Paul the Apostle Doreen Ivanhoe Grammar School

Hairdressing Services 29 Creative Hair Room

Health & Well‐Being

9 South Morang Medical Centre 13 Bev Palmers Performing Arts 11 City of Whittlesea ‐ 29 Dance Majic Thomastown Immunisations 15 North Eastern Chiropractic

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Humanitarian Agencies 21 Destiny Rescue

Mother & Baby 15 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures

Party Supplies/Planners 29 The Chocolate Galleria

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Self Defence/Safety

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Shopping Centres

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