CREATIVE CHRISTMAS IDEA'S FOR TEACHERS

Essential baby and the new Essential kid are two amazing websites which are designed to help parents everyday by providing a network of support from other Mothers.
With these two websites at hand you will always find the answer to any parenting or pregnancy question you may have.
I spoke to the wonderful Amber from Essential Kid to find some super creative and super fabulous Christmas gift Idea's for you child's teacher.
http://essentialkids.com.au/
http://essentialbaby.com.au/

PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO HEAR OUR INTERVIEW

POTTY TRAIN YOUR CHILD IN ONE DAY!

Margaret Saunders makes Potty Training your Child Fun.

http://www.BedtimeAndToiletTrainingSolutions.com.au/

Take the guess work out of Potty training with Margaret's simple tips.

They are easy to follow and mean you can toilet train your child in just one day.

Margaret explains the simple steps to follow and empowers us to make it quick, fun and easy.

TIPS.

Margaret explains the things we need to watch out for.

1. Your child must be able to follow clear instructions.

{touching your nose- getting a teddybear and bringing him to the lounge}

2.Your child must reach the stage they are aware they are going to the toilet in their nappy.

{if your child stops what they are doing and does a wee or pooh in their nappy}

3. Your child must be able to take off their own clothes.

{tip when potty training use a larger size pair of underpants to remove easily}

FOR ALL THE TIPS CLICK BELOW TO HEAR OUR INTERVIEW.

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MACARTHUR PARENTS

Help your teen find the career of their dreams.
Macarthur Parents is here to help you along your way with advice and career support for Mum and Dad to ensure your children follow the right path for them.

 www.macarthurparents.com.au 

About Macarthur Parents:

MWLP is committed to supporting Macarthur parents and families and encourages parents, carers and grandparents to regularly visit this website to view up-to-date information and opportunities to engage with child development experts and other parents. As an MWLP initiative, this site has been created for you as a parent, carer and grandparent to find career information, connect with other parents, find out what’s happening in the local community, connect with career professionals and become a partner in learning.

It has been proven that Parents play a crucial and important role in the education of their children. Your involvement and encouragement will assist your child to excel in any chosen career choice they may be interested in. Macarthur Parents encourages you to take an active role in the education and transition of your child in providing important resources to support your involvement. 

As a parent, carer or grandparent you can help your child with career decisions, further educational planning, and goal setting and make a lasting positive impact on your child’s potential success. Our articles, resources, links and career advice can help guide you through these changes as your child becomes an independent adult.

You can help your child by being positive about their ideas and their chances of finding a enjoyable career path. Consider together their suitability for different jobs and help them identify their ATTRIBUTES, INTERESTS, and EXPERIENCES. Talk to them about their HOPES, VISIONS and DREAMS for the future and where they would like to work or study. There are many pathways now a day when leaving school to work that can lead into rewarding careers. It is important to remember that people will move between pathways and are not locked into one occupation or education level. It’s easy to move from work to study, TAFE to university, or Apprenticeship/Traineeship into a long term professional Career.

“Many studies show that young people cite their parents most frequently as the main influence in their pathways. No other group even comes close”

– Sarah M Shoffer & Richard H Klemer

SAVE CASH, SHOP SMART

 Jenny Thomas  is  the  Communications Manager EBay Australia & New Zealand.
She shares some helpful hints and tips to save us $$ this Christmas.

WE DISCOVER THAT OVER 4 MILLION AUSTRALIANS ARE USING THEIR SMART PHONES TO SHOP AND SAVE MONEY!
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT IN 2011 SMART PHONE OWNERS USED THEIR PHONES TO COMPARE PRICES AND SAVED THEMSELVES 2.9 MILLION DOLLARS. 
THAT WORKS OUT TO BE ON AVERAGE $595.00 IN SAVINGS PER PERSON THIS YEAR ALONE!


WE SPEAK ABOUT THE IMPACT THIS HAS HAD ON EBAY, AND SHARE ALL THE TIPS ON SMART PHONE SHOPPING TO GET THE BEST PRICES THIS CHRISTMAS.


SOME TIPS
*COMPARE THE  IN STORE PRICE OF AN ITEM ON YOUR SMART PHONE WITH EBAY TO ENSURE YOU GET A THE BEST PRICE
*USE YOUR SMART PHONE TO RESEARCH CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
*DOWNLOAD THE EBAY APP FOR FREE FOR YOUR SMART PHONE.
*DOWNLOAD "RED LASER" APP TO SCAN BARCODES ON PRODUCTS AND GET THE BEST PRICE OPTIONS IN YOUR AREA.

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IT'S TIME TO TALK

POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

CLICK BELOW TO HEAR MY INTERVIEW

POST NATAL DEPRESSION EFFECTS BETWEEN 10-20% OF AUSTRALIAN MOTHERS!
I HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THEM.
SOMETHING HAVEN'T SHARE WITH MOST OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
THAT IS WHY I WANT TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT IT.
I LOST A WONDERFUL FRIEND NATALIE THIS YEAR TO DEPRESSION.
LEAVING BEHIND A LITTLE BOY AND HER HUSBAND.
I NEVER SHARED MY EXPERIENCES WITH HER AND I ALWAYS WISHED I HAD OF TAKEN THE CHANCE AND OPENED MY HEART UP.


PLEASE KNOW, YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEEL THIS WAY!


IT'S TIME TO TALK AND THIS WEEK WELL CHAT WITH PHEBE WHO IS HOLDING A SPECIAL POST NATAL DEPRESSION AWARENESS EVENT.

If symptoms of postnatal depression are left untreated, it can have a big impact on the lives of people with the illness, their families, friends and the baby. Untreated depression can lead to: marriage problems family problems financial problems difficulties becoming and staying employed drug and alcohol use anger management problems difficulties bonding with children suicide.

RESOURCES:
THE GIDGET FOUNDATION: www.gidgetfoundation.com.au
BEYOND BLUE: www.beyondblue.org
www.panda.org.au
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
AND YOUR DOCTOR

Recognizing and Treatment

Signs and Symptoms PND has the same signs and symptoms as depression experienced by men and women who have not just become mothers. Find out about the general symptoms of depression. Below is a simple survey which has been developed to check for PND - it's quick, easy and confidential. To complete this set of questions, mothers should circle the number next to the response which comes closest to how they have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS. 1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things. 0 As much as I always could 1  Not quite so much now 2  Definitely not so much now 3 Not at all 2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things. 0 As much as I ever did 1 Rather less than I used to 2 Definitely less than I used to 3 Hardly at all 3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong. 3 Yes, most of the time 2 Yes, some of the time 1 Not very often 0 No, never 4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason. 0 No, not at all 1 Hardly ever 2 Yes, sometimes 3 Yes, very often 5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason. 3 Yes, quite a lot 2 Yes, sometimes 1 No, not much 0 No, not at all 6. Things have been getting on top of me. 3 Yes, most of the time I haven't been able to cope at all 2 Yes, sometimes I haven't been coping as well as usual 1 No, most of the time I have coped quite well 0 No, I have been coping as well as ever 7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping. 3 Yes, most of the time 2 Yes, sometimes 1 Not very often 0 No, not at all 8. I have felt sad or miserable. 3 Yes, most of the time 2 Yes, quite often 1 Not very often 0 No, not at all 9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying. 3 Yes, most of the time 2 Yes, quite often 1 Only occasionally 0 No, never 10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me. 3 Yes, quite often 2 Sometimes 1 Hardly ever 0 Never The total score is calculated by adding together the numbers you circled for each of the 10 items. The higher the score, the more likely it is that the person completing the questionnaire is distressed and may be depressed. Scores provide only a rough guide as to whether a woman has postnatal depression.

Psychology Week

There are times in our lives when we lose our way, we lose a sense of ourself and can't find the light at the end of the tunnel. 
We are often tougher then we give ourselves credit for but sometimes we need someone to talk too, someone with the ability to really listen, to guide us and get us back on track.
It is not a sign of failure but a sign we are smart enough to ask for help when we need it.
Someone who will be honest, kind, compassionate and someone who has our best interests in mind.
A light when the world seems a little dark, some support when the load feels to heavy and advice when we know one is willing to give it.


THIS WEEK IS PSYCHOLOGY WEEK AND IN AIM TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD I  SPOKE WITH PSYCHOLOGIST NESE SOZON TO FIND OUT A LITTLE MORE.


Nese gave wonderful, practical tips to identifying Stress, Depression and Anxiety within ourselves and in our close family and friends.
She explains the warming signs and gives great practical advice on how to get the right help.


I hope you enjoy our interview & remember if you need any further information feel free to contact her directly and make an appointment.
HER FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE!

Nese Sozen

Psychologist Couple and Family Therapist Nese Sozen worked different settings and now full time private practice .

Nese Sozen,MAPS

BA (Soc.), Dip (Psych.), MA (Psych Family Th.), MA (Health Ed), Grad Cert (Clinica Sup.)

Drummoyne Counselling Centre

Director

Level 1, Suite 14, 52 Lyons Road

Odeon Building, Drummoyne

Sydney NSW 2047

Ph (02) 8970 1058 Fax (02) 8094 1959

HIGH TEA FOR THE McGRATH FOUNDATION

High Tea at Belgenny Farm

There will be a High Tea held at Belgenny Farm in Camden. There will be raffles and other fundraising activities on the day with a percentage of funds raised to be donated to the McGrath Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Fiona Evansl.evans2@bigpond.coM

Date:

13 Nov 2011

Time:

11:30AM - 02:30PM

Venue:

Belgenny Farm - Narellan

Address:

Narellan, NSW, 2567 

Who Invented the English Afternoon Tea?

The credit goes to the Duchess of Bedford — one of Queen Victoria’s Ladies in Waiting — who came up with the idea of a late afternoon meal of tea, thin sandwiches, and small cakes to overcome the “sinking feeling” she felt. The notion caught on, with Queen Victoria’s enthusiastic support. The British actually invented two kinds of afternoon teas:

• “Low tea” (simply called “afternoon tea”)
• “High tea.”

These labels can be a source of confusion to Americans. The “high” in high tea does not imply that fancy, high class, or expensive foods are served (or that high tea is enjoyed by well-to-do Britons). It actually refers to afternoon tea served on a dining room table (a high table) as opposed to afternoon tea served on a “tea table” (a low table). High tea is a fairly substantial meal — equivalent to supper — served in working class homes. It is generally served at 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., and features a hot dish, hefty sandwiches, scones, heavy cakes, biscuits — and, of course, plenty of tea. By contrast, afternoon tea is traditionally served around 4:00 p.m. This is a lighter meal — a satisfying “snack” between lunch and dinner — that will include scones, thin sandwiches (often with bread crusts trimmed away), biscuits, and assorted cakes.

Frog Day at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary - Exhibitions and Shows

Frog Day at Wirrimbirra - Frogs are some of the most fascinating little creatures around. Sadly, their numbers are declining rapidly due to habitat loss. You can help stop this! 

Take the family along to Wirrimbirra and learn just about everything you want to know about frogs. Find out how to attract frogs to your garden, and get answers to your frog-related questions. 

There’ll be displays and activities right throughout the day and a wildlife expert will have plenty of information and hands-on opportunities for everyone. 

Look for the display of frog-friendly plants in Wirrimbirra's Native Nursery, and say hello to their resident native fauna - kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats, cockatoos, dingoes, tawny frogmouths, and rainbow lorikeets. 

Entry to the sanctuary is free, but, by dropping a donation into the bucket on your way in, you will help the work at the Sanctuary continue.

Open Time

10am to 3pm


COOL FACTS ABOUT FROGS;

• Did you know that a group of frogs is called an ‘army’?
  (A group of toads is called a ‘knot’.)
    
• Frogs don’t drink water they absorb it through their skin.
    
• Frog bones form a ring when the frog is hibernating, just like trees do. Scientists can use these rings to figure out the age of a frog.