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8SIMPLE THINGS
YOU CAN DO TO
MOTIVATE YOUR KIDS
PRICELESS GIFTS
FOR YOUR MUM
THIS MOTHER’S
DAY
TIPS ON HOW TO TACKLE
FUSSY EATERS
How to Prevent
Sibling Rivalry
May 2015

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Contents
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Chit Chat keeps us up to date
with what’s on this month.
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8 simple things we can do to
motivate our kids.
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A delicious chicken quesadilla
recipe.
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It is Mother’s Day so its time to
treat our mums to something
special – priceless gift ideas!
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Helpful strategies to prevent
sibling rivalry.
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Dr Joanna McMillan gives us
tips on how to tackle fussy
eaters.
√√
Lindamood Bell guides us
on some signs that might
help identify if your child has
learning difficulties.
√√
Ms Mathis and Mr Lohmann
from Year 1 hit The Scoop Hot
Seat.
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We meet Adam Stott from
the innovative and fresh living
herb company, Poppin Pods –
this month’s Scoop Supporter
in the Spotlight.
From The Editor
Welcome back to all the
parents, staff and students
after the Easter break.
We hope that you all had a great
holiday and are looking forward to a
busy, fun-filled term ahead.
To help you to get back into the swing
of things this month’s issue of Scoop
features a great article on how to get
your kids motivated and help them
achieve their goals.
We also have a range of other great
articles including a special Mother’s
Day feature full of thoughtful gift
ideas that might inspire our kids to do
something meaningful for their mums
this Mother’s Day.
I recently took my three girls to see
the new Cinderella movie and the
message that her mother gave to
her on her death bed truly inspired
me. She made Cinderella promise to
always remember just three things;
to have courage, to be kind and to
believe in just a little bit of magic.
I think that Cinderella’s mum was a
wise woman.
If we can do nothing more as parents
than to teach our kids to have
courage, to be kind and to believe
in just a little bit of magic then I think
we will be doing a good job.
To all the mothers, grandmothers
and other special people who fulfill
a mothering role in our kid’s lives -
Happy Mother’s Day. I hope that it is
lovely and full of joy.
Best regards,
GEORGINA SENES
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Dealing with
Fussy Eaters
“I don’t like it” has to be the phrase that drives parents crazy all over the planet at meal
times. When I talk to parents about their children’s eating one of the most common
questions I get is how to deal with fussy eaters. So let’s attack it here.
First of all recognise that all kids will go through
a phase of being fussy about food.
Most often this happens around toddlerhood and
is largely explained by the fact that they realise they
have some control over food. As humans we also
have an innate distrust of new foods. After all in the
wild they could be poisonous. We would have to
learn which foods to eat and which made us sick.
That genetic coding remains with us and children
will instinctively say they don’t like something if it’s
new. Most kids will get over this phase, but there are
some kids for whom this becomes a deeply ingrained
problem.
A friend confessed to me that one of her kids will only
eat breakfast cereal. He was about 8 at the time and
while his 3 siblings tucked into the family dinner, he
would pour himself another bowl of cereal. Another
reported to me that her son will frequently miss
dinner and then ask for a honey sandwich later - he’s
learned that if he waits a while Mum will give in and
give it to him. These problems may look on paper as
being ridiculous and it’s easy to blame the parents.
The trouble is at the front line of parenting we are all
at times guilty of taking the less troubled road and
caving in to what the child wants. We spend the first
coupe of years of their lives trying to get enough food
into them to make them sleep well etc that it can be
hard to break out of the mentality that giving them
something is better than letting them starve.
So there is our first lesson. No child is going to go
hungry for long. As parents we need to stand firm at
times and we need to learn that saying no to eating
requests is OK and indeed necessary at times. I have
one son who is just more interested in food and thinks
about it a lot more than the other. While I’m cooking
he is in and out of the kitchen asking for a snack and
gets irate when I say “no you can wait for dinner”.
But should he manage to pinch something without
my knowing, or on the odd occasion when I cave and
give him a snack, inevitably he won’t eat as much
once dinner is on the table. If it’s a night where the
meal is something new, or not one of his favourite
PG. 6
meals, I have zip chance of getting him to try it. The
“I don’t like it” battle is on. Make sure your kids are
hungry by mealtime and you stand a far better chance
of encouraging good eating and trying of new foods.
Secondly get them involved in the making of the
new meal.
If they’ve been in the kitchen and helped in some way
with the preparation then it doesn’t all look so new
once it’s on the table. For fussy eaters this is crucial
as it helps them to feel they have some control over
their food. You may also learn why it is they don’t like
some foods by chatting with them. Some kids are very
sensitive to texture. Cook carrots and they’ll spit them
out, but give them a crunchy raw carrot and they’ll
happily munch away. Others are lazy in their eating.
My eldest son hates chewing meat, but give him a
homemade burger or meatballs and he tucks in. This
doesn’t mean I never give him meat but it does mean
I understand what is going on and can gradually shift
him towards a broader range of foods. I make sure
I don’t overcook meat making it tough, and I cut
it up into mouth-size pieces and encourage him to
mix it with other foods on the plate to create tasty
mouthfuls.
Try mixing new foods with familiar favourites.
I made a new chicken dish on the
weekend, but I served it with my
kids favourite - sweet potato and
carrot mash with peas. They ate
it no problem after the first few
mouthfuls. Try mixing new
vegies into a familiar dish like
a lasagne or a pasta dish.
I am also frustrated with kid’s
menus when eating out.

We will never encourage our kids to broaden their
eating palate if all they are ever offered is chicken
nuggets, spag bol or ham and cheese pizza. When
you travel in Europe it is rare to be offered a kids
menu. Kids simply eat smaller portions of what the
adults are having. I try to put that into practice here.
I’ll never forget the amazed look on a fellow diners
face as she watched my then 3-year-old eating one
of my mussels. Never tell your kids “oh you won’t like
this” before they have even tried it. Let them try and
let them make up their own mind. We have a rule in
our house that the kids must try everything on their
plate, and then if they really don’t like it they can
leave it. The exception is when they say they don’t like
the whole meal and then I do descend into bribery
and corruption to get them to eat something! None
of us are perfect all of the time, so don’t be too hard
on yourself if you do the same.
Finally if you are worried about the limited menu
of your child, then see a professional to help you
to work out a plan.
Dietitians are a good first port of call, and for deeply
ingrained problems there are specialist
paediatric dietitians at children’s
hospitals. But one thing is certain
if you keep giving in to their
demands as to what they
want to eat, you’ll be
fighting this battle
for a long time
to come. Gentle
encouragement
and minimal fuss
is the parent’s
mantra for
good eating.
Dr Joanna McMillan
Registered Nutritionist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, & Mum to Oliver (year 4) and Lewis (year 2).
For more information on 'The Dr Joanna Plate' go to www.drjoanna.com.au, your trusted nutrition and healthy lifestyle hub.

GIFTS
"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has
to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."
Sophia Loren
The day that celebrates the essence of a mother is
Mother’s Day. It’s an occasion to be cherished and to
be celebrated. A mother’s selfless love is the epitome
of all feelings that one human being can have for
another. As the old adage goes “There is no love like
a mother’s love”.
A mother is constantly thinking of her family, of her
children, they are never far from her thoughts no
matter how grown up they get or how far away they
live.
That is why on Mother’s Day it is so nice to be able
to treat your mother to something special and to give
her a gift that comes straight from your heart.
With a bit of thought and effort you will be amazed
at some of the priceless gift ideas that you can come
up with that will delight your mother and make her
feel as treasured as she really is.
A jar full of compliments
Fill a glass jar with colourful slips of paper that you
have written something that you love about your
mother on. Get the whole family to contribute. It can
be anything from “I love the way you always know
what is wrong” to “I love your lasagna” or “I love
how you really do think that you’re a good dancer”.
All mothers love to be recognised for the things that
they do that make their family happy and a jar full
of compliments is something that every mother will
keep forever.
Update your mother’s play list
Mother’s are notoriously busy doing things for
everyone else so often lack the time to do seemingly
simple things for themselves like updating their
playlist. A great surprise for your mother would be to
download all of her (not your) all time favourite songs
and create different playlists for her. Most mums will
be completely touched by the thoughtfulness and
time involved – plus they will have some new tunes
to listen to on the school run!
PG. 8
Breakfast in bed (or at the table)
It is an oldie but always a goodie. Treat your mum to
her favourite breakfast and serve it however she likes
it best – in bed, in the garden, at the breakfast table.
A thoughtful note and some flowers along with her
coffee or tea of choice will give you extra brownie
points for sure.

Make her a collage or a photo album of memories
There are few things that a mother loves more than
photographs of her children. Collect both old and
recent photos of you and your family and create a
memory collage or album for your mother. She will
love to look back on old photos and remember the
stories behind them.
A weeks worth of dinners
One of the challenges that every mother faces is
coming up with dinner ideas that are healthy, time
efficient and that the whole family will eat. Give some
thought to a weeks worth of dinners that you and the
rest of your family can plan, procure and produce so
that your mother can have a much needed week off
dinner duty.
Peace and quite
Most mothers wear a number of hats every day - chef,
chauffeur, tutor and family peace keeper to name
a few. Give your mother a day off having to settle
disputes and listen to sibling bickering. There is no
greater gift that any mother could want more than
an argument free day. Give your mum a drama-free,
peaceful Mother’s Day.
“A mother’s arms are made
of tenderness and children
sleep soundly in them.”
Victor Hugo

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2. We get to go on fun excursions.
2. The teachers are smart and friendly.
3. We get to represent our school in PSSA sport on a
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4. My great group of friends who I can always rely on
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5. We have access to i-Pads and laptops during class
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3. The composite classes – we get to meet children
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4. We have access to new and exciting learning
resources.
5. Extra class such as Italian are great fun!
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RECIPE
Chicken
Quesadillas with
Creamy Avocado
A tasty, easy dish that
makes the perfect lunch
or dinner. It’s great to
whip up for a mass full
of hungry kids at any
time of the
day.
Method
Ingredients
• 1 capsicum, deseeded and finely
chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 kg chicken breast fillets
• ½ cup tinned corn drained and rinsed
Creamy Avocado
• 1 large ripe avocado, halved with the
stone removed
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice
• ¼ cup coriander, chopped
• 4 green shallots, thinly chopped
• ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• Pinch of salt
• Olive oil spray
• 8 tortillas (20cm round diameter work well)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
1. Place the avocado in a medium bowl and mash using a fork until smooth. Add the lime or lemon juice, salt, garlic, sour cream and
Tabasco (if desired). Cover bowl with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator.
2. Cut any excess fat from the chicken breast and tenderise with a meat clever.
3. Mix the ground coriander and the cumin on a plate. Press each chicken breast into the spice mixture, coating both sides evenly.
4. Using a large non-stick fry pan, heat the oil over a medium/high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook, turning the
breast so that they are cooked evenly on both sides. Remove breasts, once slightly browned and cooked through and transfer to
a plate and allow them to cool. Thinly shred the chicken and place in a bowl.
5. Add the capsicum, coriander, corn, shallots, cheese and pinch of salt to the shredded chicken and mix until combined.
6. Preheat oven to 120ºC. Lightly spray a medium non-stick fry pan with olive oil spray and then place pan over a medium-high heat.
Place one tortilla in the pan.
7. Place 1 /8 of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and spread mixture evenly over half the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to form a semicircle
and cook for two minutes before turning and cooking for a further two minutes or until it is golden and heated through.
8. Remove tortilla from the pan and place on a baking tray. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Repeat above with remaining
tortillas. You may need to grease your pan with olive spray between each tortilla.
9. Cut the tortillas in half and arrange on a plate. Serve with the creamy avocado mix in a little bowl on the side.
Tip: If you have a sandwich press you can place the folded tortillas in that to brown and heat instead of using the fry pan.
PG. 12

Welcome back to the Scoop Hot Seat
the first for Term 2! This month we sit down with not one
but two of our favourite teachers!
First we meet Ms Rhonda Mathis from year 1m.
Ms Rhonda Mathis
: Hi Ms Mathis and welcome
to the Scoop Hot Seat. Tell us a
bit about your childhood. Where
did you grow up and what is your
favourite childhood memory?
Ms Mathis: I grew up in a quiet area in
suburban Sydney. My favourite memory
is riding my bike with all the kids in the
street.
: When you were growing up
what did you want to be?
Ms Mathis: I always wanted to be
a teacher. I have taught dancing,
swimming and skiing as well as school
teaching.
: What do you love the most
about being a teacher?
Ms Mathis: I love watching children
grow and develop. I love talking with
children, they can surprise you with their
ideas and their recounts of activities can
be very interesting.
: What is the hardest thing
about being a teacher?
Ms Mathis: We have a very busy workload,
so it is hard to find time in the day for some
fun activities.
: If you could go on a dream
holiday anywhere in the world where
would you go and why?
Ms Mathis: I would love to go to Paris,
the city of love. I hear it is beautiful.
: What is the naughtiest thing
that you have ever had a student do?
Ms Mathis: A child once disappeared
from a group at the zoo. After much
frantic searching by everyone, he was
eventually found.
: What is your top piece of
advice for the kids at Double Bay
Public School?
Ms Mathis: Enjoy your time at school it
can be the best years of your life!
: Thanks so much for your time
Ms Mathis it has been great getting to
know you better.
Thank you!
PG. 15

Sibling Rivalry
Steps every parent can take to help their kids get along
All siblings are bound to fight – its part
of growing up. But listening to your
children bicker, argue and tease each
other can be upsetting and frustrating.
Here are some simple strategies that will
help to minimise conflict between your
children and help them to get along.
Avoid comparisons:
One of the greatest mistakes any parent
can make is to compare their children – especially
if it is done in front of them. Comparing your children’s
abilities can breed resentment, insecurity
and frustration. Avoid discussing any differences
between your children in front of them.
PG. 16
Respect their individuality:
Every child is different – that’s what
makes each one of them so special. That is why
as parents it is essential that we parent each of
our children individually. Treating your children
uniformly is for the most part impractical and
more often than not ineffective because each
child has different tastes, talents and needs. Just
because one child loves playing soccer does not
automatically mean that your other children do
too.
Set the standard of behaviour:
As parents we are responsible for setting
the standard of behaviour that we find acceptable
within our family. Make sure that all of your children
clearly understand what you consider to be
acceptable and unacceptable behaviour and what
the consequences are for when these standards
are not adhered to.
Stay out of the conflict:
As a parent you need to be Switzerland.
It is vital as parents that we encourage our children
to settle their differences and resolve their
disputes by themselves. At times, especially with
younger children, it might be necessary to step in
and help them to resolve the problem but even
then try not to take sides. If you need to discipline
one of your children, try and do it privately and
not in front of their siblings as this can cause embarrassment,
resentment and further exacerbate
the rift between your children.
Look ahead and avoid potential
disputes:
As parents we are well aware of our children’s
little idiosyncrasies and the things that will get
them worked up. Consider the areas or the things
that your children regularly fight about and devise
solutions to these issues that will prevent the conflict
from continuously reoccurring.

Promote good behaviour and praise
conflict resolution:
All children love to be encouraged so when you
see your kids playing nicely together, sharing
without complaint or being considerate of each
others feelings, acknowledge the good behaviour
to them. Likewise, when your children have
an argument or disagreement and manage to
resolve it without your involvement (or minimum
involvement) verbalise to them how proud you
are of them and how well they have handled the
situation.
Listen to what your children have to
say:
Being a kid can be hard and being a sibling can
be incredibly frustrating. Understand that it is
normal for your children to feel anger and resentment
towards each other so allow them to communicate
this with you. Listen when they want to
express themselves to you and talk about the negative
feelings they are experiencing. Acknowledge
and accept how they feel and try and talk about
ways they can handle situations in the future to
avoid these feelings. A good technique is to talk
about your childhood and to tell your child stories
about experiences that you had with your own
siblings whilst growing up. Let them know that
they are not alone – that all siblings feel this way
at some time or another.
Try to have some one on one time:
It is not always possible and it is not
always practical but it is none the less very important
to spend some quality one on one time with
each of your children. Spending time individually
with each of your children helps to make them
feel special and helps them to feel connected to
you. Try and make an effort to take a little time
out every once in a while and spend some quality
one on one time with each of your children.
The important thing to remember is that all siblings fight. They always have, they always
will – it is completely normal. However if you are able to implement some of the above
strategies; if you are able to communicate with them, treat them as individuals and help
them to resolve their own problems, you will go along way in reducing the amount of
sibling rivalry between your children and will help to enforce positive, strong relationships
between them.

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For our next hot seat we meet the creative and talented
Mr tim Lohmann from year 1L!
Mr Tim Lohmann
: Hi Mr Lohmann and welcome to
the Scoop Hot Seat. Tell us a bit about
your childhood. Where did you grow up
and what is your favourite childhood
memory?
Mr Lohmann: I grew up in Queensland, in
a small country town called Maryborough,
a town with fabulous architecture beautiful
turn of the century Queenslanders, houses
on stilts with wide verandahs. One of my
favourite memories is when I was five, it was
Christmas morning and I woke up before
dawn. My father worked nights so my
parents had probably just finished wrapping
presents for my large clan at four in the
morning. So I knew I had to restrain myself.
I went out onto the verandah to sit on the
railings and watch the dawn rise so happy
and excited. I waited till about six before my
sisters and I ran to jump onto our parent’s
bed to ask if we could open our presents.
: When you were growing up
what did you want to be?
Mr Lohmann: I had no particular dream job
in mind but I remember loving animals very
much and being very concerned about how
many were becoming endangered, I used to
collect little lead figurines of them.
: What do you love the most
about being a teacher?
Mr Lohmann: The warmth and excitement
of a class really enthused about the lesson
they are engaged in. When a lesson has
worked out very successfully, that is the time
I love being a teacher the most.
: What is the hardest thing about
being a teacher?
Mr Lohmann: A very crowded curriculum
sometimes I feel as a teacher that there are
not enough hours in the week to cover, in a
worthwhile way, everything that needs to be
covered during that week.
: If you could go on a dream
holiday anywhere in the world where
would you go and why?
Mr Lohmann: I was looking at a holiday that
involved touring the marvelous palaces and
gardens in Italy, it looked really magical and
that has caught my heart at the moment.
: What is the naughtiest thing that
you have ever had a student do?
Mr Lohmann: I once taught a student who
was in the habit of burning down buildings,
but thankfully none of them that I was in at
the time.
: What is your top piece of advice
for the kids at Double Bay Public School?
Mr Lohmann: Follow your heart, learn to
work at what you love, or learn to love what
it is you do.
: Thanks so much for your time Mr
Lohmann it has been great getting to know
you better.
Thank you!
PG. 19

S
UPPORTER IN THE
POTLIGHT
Adam Stott
General Manager at Poppin Pods
Scoop is a big fan of anything fresh and
natural, anything that will get our girls
eating healthy and anything that is
Australian owned and gown. Poppin Pods
ticks all those boxes and more, which is
why we are really excited to introduce this
month’s supporter in the spotlight; Adam
Stott, General Manager at Poppin Pods, a
company that is dedicated to producing
fresh living herbs that you can use in your
kitchen!
Here we chat to Adam about the Poppin Pods
products and about what sets this business ahead of
the rest.
: Hi Adam, thanks for agreeing to
be this month’s Scoop Supporter in the
Spotlight. Behind every great company is a
story. Tell us the story behind Poppin Pods?
Adam: Over the last 5 years there has been a huge
push towards fresh. Consumers were demanding
fresher food with real taste. Herbs were near the top
of this list after enjoying increased demand due to
the success of cooking shows and the trend toward
healthy eating.
Retailers were trying everything to achieve fresh,
convenient and longer lasting herbs. Cut herbs die in
the fridge, tubed herbs surfaced, however, they had
huge amounts of preservatives added so the taste
inherently suffered. Lightly dried herbs were tried,
but they missed the point as they were dead as well.
Consumers were asking how long had the herbs been
packaged and what nutritional value had they lost?
Living herbs had to be the answer as they provide
maximum nutritional value and taste however they
were messy, awkward and the pots were too big to
handle in your shopping.
We identified all these issues and came up with the
solution that provides a clean easy and convenient way
for you to enjoy living herbs from the convenience
of your kitchen top. We took all the benefits of cut
and potted herbs, and removed the negatives.
: Explain to us how Poppin Pods
works? What kind of care and maintenance
is involved?
Adam: Poppin Pods is all about choice. First you
pick your Display Shell that suits your kitchen. Then
you choose the herbs you like, pop them into your
Display Shell. Today we range about 20 different
varieties of herbs and that is still growing.
You will find that because the herbs are there, you
use them more. You try new combinations and add
them to everything from smoothies to salads and
every meal in between. When you have used all of
the herbs you simply replace it on
your next shopping visit.
As far as care and
maintenance goes it’s
really easy; a bit of water
and a bit of sunlight (it
doesn’t even have to be
direct sunlight), that’s it.
All of our herbs are grown
in natural soil, so unlike
hydroponic varieties, our
pods are full of nutrients
that last for weeks.
PG. 20

: What are some of the advantages
of Poppin Pods herbs?
Adam: They are grown ready to eat. Unlike herbs
that are grown for planting in your garden, our herbs
are grown big and bushy, ready to harvest from the
day you buy them.
There is no mess with Poppin Pods. Unlike normal
potted plants, the pods don’t have drainage holes
so they don’t flood your benchtop when you water
them. They keep small reservoirs of water in the
bottom to keep them alive longer without drowning
the root system of the herb.
Our herbs are grown the natural way! The cost
pressures of the past have steered other growers to
move into temperature controlled growing sheds,
some even use ultraviolet light at night to grow
faster. No thanks! Poppin Pods provides the real taste
that comes from being grown the natural way in
natural soil.
: Tell us a bit about the range of
products that Poppin Pods has?
Adam: You start with the Display Shell. We have
everything from plastic, tin, revived wood, timber
cradles and to the top of the range Bamboo. You
really have to see the bamboo! So firstly pick your
shell.
Then you choose your herbs. We have around 20
varieties at the moment from the common ones such
as mint, rosemary, basil, coriander, parsley, thyme,
chives etc to some others like Vietnamese mint,
sorrel, chervil and soon to be released edible flowers.
: Why do you think that is so
important to eat fresh?
Adam: There are a number of reasons but the top
two are taste and nutritional value.
I think a lot of people have grown up having a
tomato plant or strawberries grown at home in the
past. What is the thing you remember the most?
TASTE! The difference in taste is so significant which
is why all the retailers are claiming to be the freshest.
From a nutritional value point of view we are all still
learning. We are finding out new things all the time.
I applaud the Mushroom Growers Association who
joined together and commissioned a food scientist
to research the nutritional value of mushrooms at
different stages. What they learnt was fantastic. If
you leave your mushrooms in the sun the day before
eating, they will have the equivalent vitamin D
nutritional value as they did when fully grown. That’s
not the same if you eat them straight out of the
fridge.
: What are some of your favourite
dishes that you use Poppin Pods herbs in?
Adam: It’s really funny, because these days I don’t
have anything cooked at home without herbs.
My salad sandwich wouldn’t be the same without
basil or coriander. My fish can’t be cooked without
thyme. The kids mash always has chives. Mums and
dads have some of the best recipes because they
constantly trying new things.
Stay tuned to our website as we always have recipes
from our brand ambassador Luke Mangan up there
and there will be a lot more coming soon.
: What makes the Poppin Pods range
so special? What sets it apart from other
companies producing similar products?
: How do we find out about Poppin
Pods or purchase some of their great
products?
Adam: We listened to what the consumer wanted.
They were sick of herbs dying in the fridge so they
only bought them when they knew they were going
to use them in a specific meal. Consumers wanted
real taste and nutrition, which they weren’t getting
in a clean easy and convenient way. They now can.
Adam: www.poppinpods.com.au is best, or you
can find us on Facebook. Register on our website
and you will be kept up to date. There are some very
big things around the corner. Does anyone buy cut
flowers? That’s all I’m saying right now.
www.poppinpods.com.au
: Thank you so much Adam. It has been really great to talk to you and
to find out about the Poppin Pods range and some of the advantages of living
fresh herbs. Scoop feels certain that lots of Double Bay Public School mums and
dads will be keen to explore the Poppin Pods product range – you might even
have inspired some creative cooking!

8QUICK AND SIMPLE WAYS TO
Motivate your
Child
Here are 8 quick and simple things that any parent can do to help motivate
and inspire their child whether it is at school, at home, in the playground or
in life in general.
1Review Rewards:
Although it can be tempting to use
bribery to motivate your child to
do things it’s not a great idea. This
quick fix solution can backfire in the
long run. Studies have shown that
children tend to lose interest in things they
are doing if they are not getting “rewarded
for it”. It’s alright to offer rewards for good
work as long as it is something that is done
occasionally and does not become expected.
Try instead to make your child interested in
what they are actually doing and not the
promise of a reward at the end of it.
4Celebrate Achievements
It does not matter how
small the improvement is it
is worth acknowledging and
celebrating. This will help to
keep your child motivated and
will make them strive to do even better. This
does not mean you need to buy a gift or
a reward it simply means that you need to
verbalise how pleased you are and how proud
you are of your child’s achievements.
2Communicate with your
child
One of the most effective ways
to motivate any child is to
involve them in productive and
meaningful conversations. By
nature children are curious creatures so use
this trait to your advantage. Ask questions,
tap into areas that interest them and use this
as a tool to motivate them in other areas.
3Set Goals
Setting goals is key to any success
for both adults and children. From
an early age teach your children
about the importance of setting
goals and working towards
achieving them. Encourage your child to set
both short and long term goals – ensure they
are age appropriate and realistic!
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5Reduce Anxiety
It is only normal for parents to
sometimes lose their cool and
overact to a situation. After all
we are only human. However
it is really important that we try
not let our own anxiety and insecurities have
a negative impact on our kids. Try to avoid
forcing your child to do something and resist
the temptation to be overtly controlling. A
child is not going to motivated to achieve
something if they are being forced to do it.
Showing your child guidance, support and
assistance will have a much more positive
effect on their motivational levels.
6Let your child make decisions
One of the best ways to motivate
a child and help them to learn
is to allow them to make their
own choices. This allows them
to learn from their experiences
and at times learn from their mistakes. It is
important to let our children learn about
consequences. Stop nagging for them to
finish their homework – instead let them go
to school with it incomplete and learn from
the experiences. Chances are next time the
homework will get done without you needing
to pester.
7Get Excited
Parents are often so busy just
trying to get through the day
that it becomes easy to forget to
stop and show genuine interest
in our child’s stories, work or
achievements. Take the time to show proper
enthusiasm for what your child is telling or
showing you - this will help to keep them
enthusiastic and motivated.
8Be Inspiring
We all know that a parent is
a child’s best teacher and one
of their most important role
models. Show your child that you
are motivated in many different
areas of your life. Help to inspire them to
try new things, to challenge themselves, to
explore new ideas and to at times take risks.
The best way to do this is to lead by example!

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