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Written by Jo in Frankston
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EASIER PARENTING
Carole DisseldorpPARENT EDUCATOR
P.E.L.T., Dip. Teaching(Prim), Cert. III in Community Serv. (Children's Serv.)
Frankston South, Victoria.
Phone: 0407 070 555
"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother."
Theodore Hesburgh
Having fun with your children
At Home:
- Reading books (fiction and non-fiction)
- Board games eg. Ludo, snakes & ladders, draughts, chess,
- Card games eg. snap, fish, memory,
- Games eg. What’s missing, I spy, animal, vegetable and mineral, where does it go?
- Cooking eg. meals, biscuits, cakes, snacks, drinks, salads
- Outdoor games eg. hide and seek, hide an object, chasey, Mr. Wolf, treasure hunt, riding trikes, bikes, scooters, pushing wagons, mowers, pull-along toys, trampoline, climbing equipment
- Singing
- Tongue Twisters
- Rhymes and Poems
- Dancing
- Mattress, cushion, mat, pillow play
- Playdough/clay/plasticine
- Construction activities eg. blocks, lego, egg cartons, boxes, sticks, models, cubbies, mobiles, pipe cleaners
- Making books
- Pasting eg. Paper plate faces, paper bag faces, hats
- Cutting/tearing
- Colouring
- Threads eg. Pom poms, god’s eye
- Decorating eg. eggs, rocks, rooms, photo frames, boxes, hats
- Threading eg. beads, pasta
- Painting eg. variety of surfaces and tools, letter writing, face painting, finger
- Drawing eg. Variety of surfaces and tools
- Writing eg. Variety of surfaces and tools
- Stickers
- Stamps
- Train sets/slot car sets
- Cars/trucks/tractors/trains/aeroplanes/boats
- Mini people/animals
- Plastic tea sets
- Ball play eg. Marbles, beach balls, cloth, newspaper, rubber, leather, plastic
- Balloon play
- Dress-ups eg. Dolls, soft toys, children, Drs and Nurses, bags, scarves
- Drama
- Printing
- Stencilling
- Paper folding/origami
- Scrapbooking and card making
- Listen to music/Playing instruments/making instruments
- DVDs and CDs
- Knitting and needlework, macramé, crochet
- Jigsaws
- Water play/ice play
- Shopping
- Bubble blowing
- Sand play/mud play/dirt play
- Box play
- Science activities
- Felt board
- Hoops, quoits, skittles
- Brain Teasers
- Computer games
- Party Games
- Gardening eg. Herb, vegetable, flower, fruits, trees
- Look at photos
Away from Home:
- Go to the park eg. fly a kite, kick or throw a ball
- Walk eg. around the block, in the bush, at the beach
- Museums eg. Science, General
- Aquariums
- Indoor Play centres
- Library
- Beach
- Galleries
- Drives
- Visit friends and relatives
- Movies
- Pantomimes/live musicals/puppet shows
- Concerts
- Skating
- Roller blading
- Restaurants
- Golf/mini golf
- Go karting
- Go swimming
- Skiiing eg. snow, water
- Circus
Quotes
Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them -- James Baldwin
Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse. Think of the last time you felt humiliated or treated unfairly. Do you feel like co-operating or doing better? -- Jane Nelson
The greatest gift you and your partner can give your children is the example of an intimate, healthy, and loving relationship.
-- Barbara DeAngelis
To laugh often and loudly; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to leave the world a better place; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Most modern children suffer too much mother - and too little father.
-- Gloria Steinem
Children need models rather than critics.
-- Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)
Smile at each other. Smile at your wife; smile at your husband; smile at your children; smile at each other. It doesn't matter who it is - and that will help you to grow up in greater love for each other.
-- Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Every second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that never was before and never will be again. And what do we teach our children in school? We teach them that two and two make four and that Paris is the capital of France. We should say to each of them, "Do you know who you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In the millions of years that have passed, there has never been another child like you!"
-- Pablo Casals
Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush; anxious for greater developments and greater wishes and so on; so that children have very little time for their parents; Parents have very little time for each other; and at home begins the disruption of the peace of the world.
-- Mother Theresa of Calcutta
Always reward your long hours of labor and toil in the very best way, surrounded by your family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need models, not critics, and your own progress will hasten when you constantly strive to present your best side to your children. And even if you have failed at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a success.
--Og Mandino (1923 - 1996)
Your children will see what you're all about by what you live, rather than what you say.
-- Wayne Dyer
If we are to live together in peace, we must come to know each other better."
--Lyndon Baines Johnson
We must become the change we want to see.
-- 20th century Indian National Congress President.
"Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love."
--Martin Luther King
Useful Links
Healthy Recipes from the Dietiticians Association of Australia
Frankston Community Information Links
Ironing Service - Frankston and surrounds - (03) 59711018
Victoria Community Guide and Victoria Business Directory
www.jellyfishconnection.com - Family Health & Wellbeing, Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting - Naturally!
Anzwers Australia and New Zealand
AdventurePro Australia and New Zealand
Australian Babysitters Directory - an online community allowing parents to connect directly with babysitters and nannies - http://www.babysitterdirectory.com.au
Nanny Services - http://www.weneedananny.com.au
Melbourne Playgrounds - an online guide to thousands of Melbourne activities and playgrounds for the entire family! - http://www.MelbournePlaygrounds.com.au
An Australian developed and owned educational musical experience for children aged 1 to 5 years. - http://www.musicalchild.com.au
Drug Side Effects - Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive Website featuring extensive information about medications, drug interactions and drug side effects during pregnancy. The most recent pregnancy drug alert is from Accutane, it causes birth defects, premature births and death in babies whose mothers took the drug while they were pregnant. See Accutane Lawsuit for additional information.
Home Access Network - an agency providing qualified supervisors for access or contact between a parent and a child which is court ordered - http://www.homeaccessnetwork.com.au
Dads' Club - Dad-specific parenting resources that offer quick practical tips and easily accessible information - http://www.dadsclub.com.au
Shareparents - a resource that helps Australian single mums and dads to come together to share their financial burdens so they can stop worrying and start enjoying life - http://www.shareparents.com.au
http://teenboardingschools.com
STD Education: Understanding, Preventing and Managing - http://www.medical-assistant.net/std-resources
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center http://www.maacenter.org
Mesothelioma Symptoms - extensive database of resources for patients and their families, to better understand the symptoms of Mesothelioma, and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, as well as Mesothelioma life expectancy - http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com
A comprehensive list of doctors, cancer centers and treatment options - www.MesotheliomaPrognosis.net
Medical Malpractice Help: www.medicalmalpracticehelp.com
Tweddle Child + Family Health Service - http://www.tweddle.org.au
Queen Elizabeth Centre, Victoria - http://www.qec.org.au/clients.php?id=33
Stylish photo cards for announcements or invitations - http://ilivecards.com
Connect 2 Mums - http://connect2mums.ning.com/
Cheeky Chuckles - Toilet training products, Gifts for all ages, other helpful products to save time and money - http://cheekychuckles.com.au
Birth - your online guide to Pregnancy and Birth - http://natural-birth.com.au
Your Cheeky Monkey - gorgeous world of beautiful handcrafted products - http://www.yourcheekymonkey.com.au
Fairy Dust Design - beautiful and unique range of personalised printed products - http://www.fairydustdesign.net
Lunalei for Kids that RocPunk Rock baby clothes, Unique Toddler, funky, hip, trendy & cool kids clothing & gifts. - http://www.lunalei.com.au
All 100% Australian Made & Owned Natural Organic products. Baby, Skin, Body & Hair. Men's, Soaps, Pet, Cosmetics, Household Cleaning, Aromatherapy, Gift Packs & more. - http://www.pureearthnoosa.com
Annette Piper Dip. Gem. Handcrafted Jewellery - http://www.annettepiper.com
Rebecca Doll - Arbonne Independent Consultant - Swiss skincare for the whole family is now available in Australia - http://try.myarbonne.com
Scamps Eco Boutique - Earth Friendly Products for the whole family - http://www.scamps.co.nz
I Want Fabulous! Designer Childrenswear From Around The Globe - http://www.iwantfabulous.com.au
Chickadee Baby Slings - Baby Ring Slings and pouches and organic baby skin care. - http://www.chickadeebaby.com.au
Green Chickadee - environmentally friendly products. reusable cloth pads, menstrual cups, organic skin care, soap nuts, lunch bags and sandwich wraps/pockets - http://www.greenchickadee.com.au
Mummy And Me specialise in bright, funky kids clothing, unique, flattering women's & maternity wear - http://www.mummyandme.net
Organize Your Life help you organize your life so that you have more time to do what you want via their Interactive e-Organizers and e-Books. - http://www.organizeyourlife.com.au
Mystery Home Shopping Experience is the Ultimate in Shop at Home Fun. - http://www.mysteryhomeshopping.com.au
Bebazo stock a range of hiqh quality european products including baby toys, games, toys, room decor - http://www.bebazo.com.nz
A site full of colourful and contemporary canvas art for kids - www.cookeycat.com.au
Overall Being offers unique and utterly gorgeous hadmade products from young to old. You will be sure to find something that pulls at your heart strings. - www.overallbeing.com.au
Organic Babe & Kids Organic Cotton Baby Wear , where busy mums can shop for quality organic cotton baby and children's clothing - www.organicbabe.com.au
Online boutique for mums, babies and kids including nursery furniture, baby hammocks, bassinets, baby high chair, nappy bags, breastfeeding covers, kids swimwear, baby clothes, kids clothing, pregnancy clothes, kids pyjamas, baby swaddles and wraps, children's bedroom accessories including floor cushions, bean bags, bean chairs plus much more. - www.swishlily.com.au
The House of Vintner - Designers of corporate and casual wear, homewares, gifts and souvenirs - www.thehouseofvintner.blogspot.com
I Just Love That Fabric - Beautiful fabrics make beautiful homes - our children's and babies fabrics are sure to inspire together with our gifts and homewares collection - www.ijustlovethatfabric.com.au
Celebrating Women - http://celebratingwomen.ning.com– Created by Michelle Hayward
Ticklefish Tots - Australian handmade modern cloth nappies and pyjamas http://www.ticklefish.com.au
Beautiful felt creations www.Glitterfulfeltstories.com or www.funfeltstories.com Blog: www.feltstories.com
Soobies -: Australian designed Rollicking Rascals Nappies and Sheepy Time knits all made under license in South Australia. Other items for Mother and Baby also available. www.soobies.com.au
Bubba Sling - The Bubba Sling baby carrier is excellent for settling small babies.
Best Baby Sling for Baby bonding - Discreet breastfeeding - Freedom to use hands. www.BubbaSling.com.au
www.abasketsdelight.com.au
Cotton baby and childrens clothing. www.millarubydesigns.com.au
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