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Welcome to the June edition of Your Child in Whittlesea!

Christine Ernest

It has been heartwarming to see the welcome that ‘Your Child in Whittlesea’ has received in our community. Many of our readers, local health professionals, business owners, council members and community leaders have expressed their support for the fundamental purposes of ‘Your Child’, as well as appreciation for the overall quality of the publication. Thank you for making this a true community magazine. I would also like to thank all our inaugural advertisers that were a part of our first issue. Without their support we would never have gotten off the starting blocks!

Well, now that winter is at our doorsteps, let’s find ways of still getting outdoors with our kids. Maybe a trip to the snow or maybe just hunting for the last of the Autumn leaves or getting out the rain boots and jumping in some puddles. Every season has its unique wonders if we just can see the world though the eyes of a child.

We have some interesting articles in this months issue as well as the regular kids' corner and the community noticeboard. We would love to hear from our readers. If you have an article or story that you would like to share, you can submit it to [email protected] for consideration.

We would like to encourage our kids to write in and share their stories and ideas in our Kids' Corner. We will also be having some competitions and prizes for our younger readers, so keep a watch for details coming soon on the ‘Your Child in Whittlesea’ website or on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/YourChildinWhittlesea. We might even throw in something for the ‘young at heart’ so keep your eyes and ears open for updates.

Please remember to shop local and support our advertisers who make it possible for this magazine to be FREE to families like yourselves. Remember to mention that you saw them in 'Your Child in Whittlesea' and thank them for their support!

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Building Blocks is a private Occupational Therapy practice that specializes in creative and

playful occupational therapy that helps children reach their full potential through optimal

learning. Serving children from infancy through adolescence, Building Blocks Therapy

offers professional evaluation, consultation and intervention services. The team regularly

collaborates with other professional disciplines to deliver a comprehensive, one-on-one

approach for the development of a child's participation, motivation, and skills acquisition.

Occupational Therapists help children with various needs – e.g. handwriting problems,

sensory processing difficulties, delayed fine and gross motor skills, attention and

concentration difficulties, behavioral challenges and many more difficulties - improve their

cognitive, physical and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.

Building Blocks Therapy is a registered Early Intervention Service Provider that can provide

services under the Helping Children with Autism and Better Start Funding Packages.

Medicare and private health cover rebates for eligible clients are also available.

Lize Roos is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and the Director of Building Blocks Therapy.

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Technology has changed the way we live and has provided us with many modern

amenities. Television has changed our lifestyle. Our children are spending more and more time in front of the television and it has becomes the primary source of entertainment. That has detrimental effects on their health and well-being. Studies show that long periods of television may hamper development of the pre-frontal cortex -- the area of the brain responsible for planning; organizing and sequencing behavior for self-control, moral judgment and attention. There are studies that confirm that children who watch too much television have trouble paying attention and have language difficulties.

A shocking study from child experts at the Université de Montréal, the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Research Center and the University of Michigan, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, has found that television exposure at age two forecasts negative consequences for kids, ranging from poor school adjustment to unhea l thy hab i t s . Accord ing to the investigation, watching too much TV as toddlers later forecasted a seven percent decrease in classroom engagement, a six percent decrease in math achievement (with no harmful effects on later reading), a nine percent decrease in general physical activity, 10 percent peak in snacks intake among other things..

Another effect that watching television has had is it has made all of us very inactive. Children who watch too much television are at risk of becoming obese and overweight. Watching television considerably reduces physical activity and promotes unhealthy snacking habits. Dr. Hu

of the Harvard School of Public Health has reported in the Journal of American Medical Association that watching too much television is associated with increases in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart problems.

Children seem to be getting addicted to television watching and with new gadgets like I-Pads this trend is here to stay. It is important as parents and well wishers of the future generation that we should look into ways to manage the amount of time our kids spend in front of the television. Parents can protect their children by monitoring the kind of programs their children watch and the time they spend watching television. Children should be encouraged to watch programs that are related to their studies or the ones that enhance their knowledge base. Home work time and play time should be non-negotiable. Parents should engage in activities which foster the behavioral development of children. Parents need to explain to their children that television is for occasional viewing and should first and foremost practice the same so that children follow by example and not instruction.

by Dr Nalini Taneja

Dr Nalini Taneja s a teacher, consultant and a motivational speaker.

Her motto in life is, “When you know better, you do better”

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Free Community Events in JuneLalor Library, May Road, Lalor

For more information visit:healthy.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Email: [email protected]: 9217 2531

Friday 7 June 11am - 12.30pm

Composting workshop with Bunnings

Friday 7 June 5pm - 7pm

Teens Hip Hop and Breakdance workshops with Wickid Force Breakers

Tuesday 11 June 3pm - 4pm

Healthy eating information session with the Lalor Library

Sunday 16 June 1pm - 3pm (Note change of date)

Food Swap - bring your home grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and plant cuttings

(strictly no animal products, preserves or baked goods)

Lalor Library Fresh Food Community Cookbook - bring in your healthy recipe. Entries open Monday 8 April - Sunday 16 June visit www.yprl.gov.au for forms.


Handy Phone Numbers

If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 9715 2630

Emergency Numbers

AmbulanceFirePolice } DIAL 000

Hospitals

Crisis Centres

Northern Hospital...................................................Austin - Heidelberg.................................................Box Hill Hospital......................................................Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

8405 80009496 50009895 33339345 5522

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

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Your Local Police Station.Epping Police..........................................................Kinglake Police........................................................Mill Park Police.......................................................Whittlesea Police ...................................................

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OtherWhittlesea City Council.................................... 9217 2170


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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 WhittleseaContact us: Kids CornerPO Box 40 Doreen 3754email: [email protected]: 9715 2630


Community Noticeboard

Our Antenatal Evenings provide expectant couples with

information on preparing for multiples as well as a chance to

meet other couples also expecting multiples. Members and

non-members are invited to come along.

For further details visit us at

[email protected]

or call 0487 489 563 or email

For further information about computer classesin the Mill Park Digital Hub:

Phone: 9437 8189

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.yprl.vic.gov.au/calendar

March – June 2013bookings required

Computer Classes

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All classes are free. There is no restriction on the number of sessions you can attend.Book into as many as you like to learn new skills at a pace that suits your individual needs.

The NBN will affect every household, business and organisation, even if you only use a home telephone, so it is important to find out as much as you can before it is installed in your premises.

Mill Park Library has been designated a Digital Hub to help the community’s transition to the NBN.

The following information and training classes have been designed to assist with that transition, so enrol now to find out more.

NBN Overview

A general information session on the National Broadband Network. Find out how NBN will change how you make phone calls and access the internet.

Wednesday March 20 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Tuesday April 9 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday April 17 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Monday May 6 10.30am – 11.30am

Tuesday May 14 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday May 22 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Thursday May 30 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday June 11 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday June 19 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Thursday June 27 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Computer Sessions – Older Adults

Designed for seniors, these sessions help you learn computer skills and practice at your own pace. Discuss all things computer and meet new people. Groups welcome.

Every Tuesday 1.00pm – 2.00pm

eReader (drop-in) Workshops

If you have an eReader or are thinking about getting one, come along and join in this handy workshop. Practice, get tips. Bring along your own eReader or try out one from the Digital Hub. (No bookings required.)

Every Monday 11.00am –

12.00pm

iPad (drop-in) Workshops

If you have an iPad or are thinking of getting one, join in this workshop to learn more. Practice, get tips, bring your iPad or use one from the Digital Hub. (No bookings required.)

Every Thursday 11.00am – 12.00pm

Tech Help

Tech Help sessions are conducted each month and provide an opportunity for you to seek advice with technology on a topic of your choice and are available in both 30-minute “snapshot” and 1-hour drop-in sessions.

Bring along your laptop and other portable devices, or try one from the Digital Hub before buying your own.

Every Monday 4.00pm – 4.30pm

Every Tuesday 12.00pm – 12.30pm

Every Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm

4.00pm – 4.30pm

Every Thursday 11.00am – 12.00pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

Every Friday 4.00pm – 4.30pm

For further information about computer classes

in the Mill Park Digital Hub

Email: [email protected]/calendar

Phone: 9437 8189


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

Features

Articles 4 Developing your child’s multiple intelligences 6 It takes a village to raise a child 8 Baby Naming Ceremonies10 Watching too much TV14 The importance of outdoor play16 Roam the neighbourhood: How far, how young?

Regulars 2 Editors Noticeboard 5 Business of the Month Building Blocks Therapy18 Handy Phone Numbers20 Kids Corner

Classifieds19 Business Directory

Community21 Community Noticeboard

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Accounting19 Northcity Accountants

Baby Sculptures 9 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures

Cakes 19 Sweet Temptation Cakes & Cupcakes

Cosmetics19 Nutrimetics

Exercise & Fitness11 Ready Steady Go Kids

Hair & Beauty11 Jameez Hair & Beauty

Health & Well-being11 Building Blocks Paediatric Occupational Therapy19 Bodywell Osteopathy19 Herbalife

Hotels12 Commercial Hotel

Jewellery19 SL Engraving - Precious Pendants

Photography19 Image of You Photography

Schools 3 Gilson College24 Ivanhoe Grammar School

Shopping Centres13 Epping Plaza

Sport12 DOC Football Academy19 Gymsport Academy of Movement & Excellence

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