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Issue 8 | 26 Apr 2013 Follow us on:

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School holiday acitivity ideas, free stuff and the latest child health news

If you’re reading this then you probably haven’t gone anywhere exotic this school holidays. Start by taking 5 minutes to yourself to catch up on the latest parenting and health news, then check out our suggestions for holiday fun at home.

Read the latest news on – tests to get done in pregnancy, vaccination and autism risk, the debate on circumcision and more.
Remember there’s plenty of fun (and free!) activities you can do in your area – museums, art galleries, parks (go to one you don’t normally go to), nature reserves, library (some of which have toys and puzzles not just books), playdates, musical fun at home and have a look at your local shire website and see what’s on.
There’s some low price activities like going to the pool at your local leisure centre (or not your local one for a change), get creative with crafts, home-made playdough, do some baking together or pack a picnic that’s a work of art.
Our GP is waiting to answer your questions.
View readers previous questions for Dr Joe and his replies

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Happy parenting!

Beth :-)

News this month

Pregnancy news

	Crucial to test for ‘small for gestational age’ risk factors in the first trimester of pregnancy All pregnant women should be assessed for small for gestational age SGA) risk factors ...»
	What you need to know about gestational diabetes Many women giving birth in the UK have pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes, according to new patient informationh ...»
	Stressful life events may increase stillbirth risk Pregnant women who experienced financial, emotional or other personal stress in the year before their delivery...»

Parent's news

	Autism risk and vaccine exposure A child’s risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not increased by receiving “too many vaccines too soon,” ... .»
	Only 30% of parents follow doctor’s advice Pediatricians regularly dispense advice to parents of young children during well-child visits, but a new University of Michigan poll shows that ...»

Newborn and baby news

	Arguments in the home linked with babies’ brain functioning Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies’ brains process emotional tone...»
	Shaky ground when it comes to circumcision The recent stance taken by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the circumcision of infants is guilty...»

Kid's news

	Pets important for sick kids Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center broke ground today on a new Family Pet Center that will enable patients on extended stays to visit with...»
	Free book for kids affected by natural disasters To help children who are experiencing emotional and behavioural problems following recent fires, floods and storms, beyondblue...»

Teen news

	How the adolescent brain transitions to mature thinking A new study conducted by monitoring the brain waves of sleeping adolescents has found that remarkable changes occur in the brain...»
	20 percent of teen births are repeat births Although teen births have fallen over the past 20 years, nearly one in five teen births is a repeat birth, according to a Vital Signs...»

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Songs of the month

Educational songs

Get your kids moving with these songs!

	I have ten fingers For toddlers to preschoolers...»
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	Peek-a-boo For toddlers to preschoolers...»
	Schlaf, kindlein, schlaf! For babies to preschoolers...»

Kids Food

See more Kids Food recipes!

	Apple coleslaw »
	Fun food! Sandwich art made easy »

Baby Food

See more Baby Food recipes!

	Baby puree with pumpkin, potato and carrot »
	Baby puree with apple, pear and rhubarb »

Parenting Thoughts

You couldn’t fool your mother on the foolingest day of your life if you had an electrified fooling machine.
- Homer Simpson
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It’s the thing that makes life worth living.
- Usher
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Teenagers are people who act like babies if they’re not treated like adults.
- MAD Magazine
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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist after he grows up.
-Pablo Picasso
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A baby’s an inestimable blessing and bother.
-Mark Twain
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Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.
-Fran Lebowitz
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A Parent’s Prayer
by David Axton

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my sanity to keep.
For if some peace I do not find,
I’m pretty sure I’ll lose my mind.

I pray I find a little quiet,
Far from the daily family riot.
May I lie back and not have to think
About what they’re stuffing down the sink,

Or who they’re with, or where they’re at
And what they’re doing to the cat.
I pray for time all to myself
(did something just fall off a shelf?)

To cuddle in my nice, soft bed
(Oh no, another goldfish–dead!)
Some silent moments for goodness sake
(Did I just hear a window break?)

And that I need not cook or clean
(well heck, I’ve got the right to dream)

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