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Rules, Routines and Rituals.

Summer- ready swimmers!

Top Ten Sleep Tips to Settle Your Baby.

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Volume 7

February 2019

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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Happy New Year to all our readers and welcome to the first edition of Your Child in Whittlesea for 2019. I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas Holiday and are now excited to be heading back for another year of school, kindergarten and activities.

This months magazine has some interesting articles, 4 Steps to Reduce Starting School Anxiety can be found on page 6. Page 8 has some handy hint for creating family rules, routines and rituals, while page 12 has a fantastic article about Summer-ready swimmers!

Taking Care of the Planet, on page 24 is a great reminder of our responsibilities to the Environment. Please keep in mind Clean Up Australia Day - March 3.

This month is the 10th Anniversary of The Black Saturday Bushfires, which had a devastating impact on our community. There are many commemorative events taking place. Please look at What’s On, page 22 for more details.

With the beautiful weather around, there is still time to get outside and have fun. You can follow Hannah’s latest ‘Hanging with Hannah’ park adventure on page 10. This month’s ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ chef is Siena, making Rice Krispy Lunch Box Treats, the recipe can be found on page 27.

If you know of any community events coming up that could be featured in What’s On, please email me to let us know - info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au I hope you enjoy reading the February magazine,

Rachel

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Whittlesea Colour Carnival Travelling Jewellery Making Party Delight your daughter with a fabulous jewellery making party! We bring the beading supplies, instructors and the fun to you. This is a perfect messfree activity for your next birthday party.

Holi & Colour Fun Run BIGGER, BETTER and BRIGHTER Sunday 10th March 2019 12.00pm - 6.00pm Meadowglen Athletics Reserve 146-156 McDonalds Road, Epping Play with colour powder, live DJ, lots of dancing, food trucks, market stalls and more ...

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Hadeld Park (Wallan Water Park) 66-80 High Street, Wallan

Summer has been a scorcher! Hannah invited her cousin Siena and 2 her brothers to the Wallan Water Park, to cool down!

Hadfield Park, Wallan is a very modern and well looked a er park. The park has swings, basket swings, 3 slides for different ages and abili es, a climbing wall, sand play sta on and interac ve tractor play, a family see-saw, spinner and a flying fox. There is a water splash park to the side of the playground area. With a 3 ring water tunnel with squir ng jets, a pping bucket, and a li le creek. The water play area runs from December - March 10am - 6pm.

The park also offers beau ful gardens with lots park benches to sit and watch your children, 5 sheltered areas, 2 bbqs, 5 picnic tables, rubbish bins, drink taps, toilets and change room.

Hannah’s p of the month - remember to bring your towel, bathers and sunscreen!

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Not Just The Newest Kids parties! We're all looking for the newest thing! Well, we've found it! NERF PARTIES! Inflatable World Bundoora introduced NERF PARTIES in 2018 and all session times were booked out! They supply the Nerf Blasters, Darts and Safety gear. Both Boys and Girls LOVED it! Team the NERF PARTIES with Inflatables and you simply can't go wrong!

They have introduced a few new session times for 2019, so get in early and be the cool Parent that has found something new and exciting!

and businesses have parties and team building sessions at Inflatable World. We are sure those organisers would have received huge thumbs up for choosing such a fun place for their get togethers. But why wait for the

Of course, the Inflatable World – self-cater parties, are also a hit, especially when you've got Parents that love to cook and bring along some homemade goodies!

Are you a little time poor? Let the Party CoOrdinator organise everything for you! They also have Combo Parties where the kids choose a few sports to play and then get time on the Inflatables whilst the Party Host organises food and party bags – all you need to do is bring the Cake!

The end of the year saw many sporting teams

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end of the year? Book in a function now. You can even hire out the whole Stadium!

Did you know that Inflatable World is at the home of Bundoora Action Indoor Sports?

They have four courts of sports for Juniors and Seniors. They also provide Court Hire on an ongoing basis for Groups and Clubs or as a once off. Some people even get a group of

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friends together to simply have a hit of Cricket or a kick of a Soccer ball!

1 hour of Sport + 2 hours of Inflatables = 3 hours of Fun 4 only $25!

The Stadium is NOW RECRUITING for their Leagues. Various sports including Cricket, Dodgeball, Netball and Soccer are on offer for Children, Men, Women and Mixed Teams.

“Like” their Facebook and Instagram pages to find out about the fun and FREE stuff on offer!

Clinics are also a hit. Action FC Soccer Clinic and Howzat Cricket Clinic for children are a great way to learn new skills to get into sport or refine and improve your current skill set.

Make this one activity to check out. …and you can watch in the comfort of the Café!

Bundoora Action Indoor Sports and Inflatable World run an amazing 1234 - School Holiday Program.

We were very excited to hear on the grapevine that Basketball in a new format and J Ball Hockey will be unveiled soon…...

To find out more contact: Inflatable World Bundoora and

Action Indoor Sports Bundoora 39 Clements Avenue Bundoora PH: 9467 2422 Email: bundoora@actionindoorsports.com.au www.bundooraactionindoorsports.com.au

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Mum & Bubs Yoga

What’s On in Whittlesea

Adults & Babies 0–9 months Yoga is a wonderful way of looking after yourself after the birth of your baby. Yoga helps to create a balance between your body's physical needs and your emotional state. Bring along your own mat and enjoy.

Whittlesea Library Wednesday 13 February 10.30am–11.30am

Whittlesea Bowls Club Night of Music Friday 8th - 7.00pm Street Party Free Entry Saturday 9th 10.00am - 2.00pm Church Street Whittlesea Entertainment - Buskers, Jumping Castle, Face Painting and Animal Farm Twilight Night

8th - 9th February 2019

Saturday 10th - 4.00pm Walker Reserve, Whittlesea Live Music, Carnival Rides, Food Stores & Fireworks

Black Saturday 10th Anniversary Memorial Service Sunday 10th February 2019 5.00pm St Peter’s World War 1 Memorial Church Cnr Bald Spur Road & Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Following the service will be a BBQ Please RSVP - Peter Cook 5786 2030

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Kids Corner Spot The 10 Differences

Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Whittlesea Contact us: Kids Corner PO Box 280 Doreen 3754 email: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au ph: 0455 312 166 26 Shop Local 26To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 0455 312and 166mention Your Child In Whittlesea27

n e h c t i K e h t n Kids i With Siena

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Ingredients

3 Tablespoons bu er 40 Marshmallows 6 cup Rice Bubbles Op onal - Mini Smar es to decorate

Method Step 1 - Grease Tray.

Step 2 - In a large saucepan melt bu er over low heat. Add marshmallows ans s r un l completely melted. Remove from heat. (Parent help recommend.)

Step 3 - Place rice bubbles into a heat proof bowl and add melted mixture. S r un l well coated.

Step 4 - Scoop mixture into tray using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 5 - Decorate with Mini Smar es.

Step 6 - Place in the refrigerator to set. When set, cut into small squares.

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Useful Information Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police Hospitals

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Northern Hospital...................................................

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

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

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

8405 8000 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

13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 9349 1766 1800 806 272 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/13 000 2673 1800 686 268

Your Local Police Station .

Epping Police..........................................................

Kinglake Police........................................................

Mernda Police.........................................................

Mill Park Police.......................................................

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

9409 8100 57861333 9216 1200 9407 3333 97162102

Other Whittlesea City Council....................................

9217 2170

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

Articles 6 4 Steps to Reduce Starting School Anxiety.

8 Rules, Routines and Rituals.

12 Summer-ready swimmers!

14 Eye exams before school.

20 Top Ten Sleep Tips to Settle your Baby.

24 Taking Care of the Planet.

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 27 Kids in The Kitchen 28 Useful Information 29 School Terms & Holidays

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