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In This Issue
Spring Breakfast Recipe
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Anna Partridge Article - Why We Should
Be Worried About Our Kid’s Mental Health:
Insights From Education And Parenting Leaders
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Mens grooming tips

Why we should be worried about our kid’s mental health:
Insights from Education and Parenting Leaders
At the Sydney Positive Schools
Conference on Thursday 9 th June
2016, well known parenting
expert, psychologist and educator,
Michael Carr-Gregg said that on average
8 kids in every class in Australian schools
is currently experiencing a mental health
issue. Alarm bells should be ringing.
If that’s not enough, coupled with this statistic is the
research that shows 41 per cent of Year 12 students
experience some form of anxiety and 31 per cent
have major depressive disorders. Australia is also
experiencing it’s highest rate of suicide in 13 years.
For girls aged between 16 and 19 years, suicide rates
have doubled since 2008. Right now, 8 people every
day in Australia are taking their own lives.
‘Imagine if this was a skin eating virus in Sydney
that was claiming 8 lives per day. Do you think the
government might take it seriously then?’, Mr Carr-
Gregg said.
Michael Carr-Gregg went on to say that the major
concerns affecting the mental health of our
teenagers are coping with stress, schoolwork and
body image. These concerns are not dissimilar to the
concerns teenagers had 25 years ago.
So why are these concerns having such a huge
impact on our kids mental health in 2016?
The Positive Schools Conference was focused on
the social and emotional wellbeing of our schoolaged
children and was attended by more than 500
educators, psychologists, counselors and parenting
educators. As a summary of the two-day conference
presentations, these are the reasons our kids are
now suffering.
Communities have dwindled. There is no longer
the aunt, uncle, mother best, long-time friend for
the kids to talk to. That lovely neighbour who knows
the family who watched out for the kids is no longer
there. There is no village raising our kids and so the
crucial conversations are not taking place. There is
peer-to-peer talk happening without guidance and
reassurance.
Kids are less exposed to risk. Being allowed
to climb a tree, play in the creek or ride bikes
around the neighbourhood are a thing of the past.
When doing these activities there were valuable
opportunities to learn to bounce back from adversity
and develop intrinsic coping mechanisms. Now,
our playgrounds are too safe. We are so concerned
our kids might hurt themselves; we have built soft
fall playgrounds everywhere and low monkey bars.
There are no seesaws to smack you in the chin and
no swings to go as high as you could.
The pressure to be perfect is heightened. There
is little opportunity for our kids to make mistakes
and improve. We are so focused on how our kids
are doing in NAPLAN that we forget to see how
they are doing socially and emotionally. Our kids
are conforming to perfection and not taking risks to
fail and learn. When they are so focused on doing it
right, they loose the drive to do it at all.
We live in a ‘hurry up’ culture. The pace of our lives
has increased. We are constantly on a treadmill from
one place to the next. For kids, who naturally live
in the moment, there is little time to play, learn and
for us to teach. The number of children who can no
longer tie their shoelace at the age of 6 is alarming.
Parents have no time to teach their kids to tie
shoelaces. More importantly, there is reduced time
for the crucial conversations with our kids because
we are running around so much. It is a rush to get
the kids home, fed, bathed and into bed before
we wake the next morning to start again on the
treadmill.
How can we as parents and teachers support our
kids in this generation? Here are 8 insights from
the leaders on education and parenting from the
Conference.
1. Build respectful relationships based on love
and care
Our kids thrive in environments where they feel
significant and loved. They are more likely to have
the crucial conversations with the people who
make them feel special and loved. Well known
Australian parent educator, Maggie Dent coined
the term ‘micro moments of connection’ which are
those special, little moments like a wink, high five,
spontaneous dance in the kitchen or the ‘I love
you’ symbol you make up with your kids are more
important for building a relationship than scheduled
one on one time once a month. It is not just the
responsibility of parents and teachers to build these
relationships; it is the responsibility of anyone who
is in the lives of a child. Build these relationships to
broaden their community of trusted people. Bring
back the village.
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2. Let kids experience risk
The risk obviously needs to be age appropriate and
calculated like climbing a tree at the age of 3 or 4
or learning to surf at 7 or 8 years of age. When we
are less fearful about the world, our kids will be. We
need to let them go little by little so by the age of 18
or 19, they are independent enough to leave home
and make good choices.
3. Give our kids mechanisms to cope
Our kids have fewer mechanisms to cope than we
did. Maybe it is because they don’t experience the
risk to develop these mechanisms or maybe it is
because we don’t teach it to them. Developing
emotional intelligence and understanding and
recognizing their own emotions in important. As
is having strategies to deal with their emotions.
Knowing how to get of the treadmill of our ‘hurry up’
culture is a valuable mechanism to cope with stress
and might be through mindfulness, meditation,
guided visualization or something like using the
‘Smiling Minds app’ regularly. By the age of 10, kids
should have at least 5 strategies they can do to cope
with stress. These strategies will change as they
change their interest and circumstances.
4. Find what your child loves and do it often
This may change often but whatever it is they
love, find it and do it often. Is it a sport, musical
instrument, going to the beach to swim or reading
a book? If a child loves something AND is good at
it, this is what boosts their self-confidence and selfimage.
5. Encourage mistakes
Mistakes are a way to fail, bounce back and is
where true learning happens. When children make
mistakes, they build resilience, develop a have a
go attitude and it encourages our children to really
interact with the world without fear of failure. Get
rid of erasers in the classroom and at home. Provide
opportunities for kids to make mistakes and get
back up again, like riding a bike.
6. Encourage optimism.
Having a positive outlook on life helps kids bounce
back when they hit a hard time or have negative
emotions. This is based on positive psychology
where a positive mindset goes along way towards
warding off depression. If we teach optimism, our
kids will ultimately know that the world is a good
place. This might be through keeping a gratitude
diary together – my 11-year-old daughter and I
write in ours each night and share it with each
other. It might be having a ritual at the dinner
table of sharing ‘My favourite part of the day is…’
where everyone has a turn. It might be as simple as
appreciating nature, seeing the rainbows, playing in
the leaves in autumn, feeling the snow in winter or
watching out for the new baby animals in spring. Or
it might be playing inspirational songs in the car like
‘What a wonderful world’ by Louis Armstrong and
talking about what is good about life.
7. Physical health is important.
Kids need to eat well, sleep well and exercise daily.
They need to see their parents doing the same.
Doing all these things will help fight disease and
illness and also is the beginning of a good habit for
the rest of their lives.
8. Life is meant to be fun!
Using humour and having fun relies on positive
psychology to help kids combat stress. Every time
we laugh or achieve something good, we release
a bit of the happy chemical, dopamine. This makes
us feel good. It is important to have fun together as
a family. Read joke books. Take brain breaks in the
classroom that are fun and break up learning. Dance
in the kitchen. Go on spontaneous outings to have
fun. Plan holidays together that are fun for everyone.
Laugh. Pull silly faces. Create time for fun.
The main message from our leaders in education and
parenting: now is the time we need to focus on the
social and emotional wellbeing of our children and
help them to develop the skills to navigate the ups and
downs of life.
Anna Partridge is a Parent Education, School
Teacher and Mother to 3 kids. She is passionate
about working with families to help them raise
confident and resilient children.
http://www.annapartridge.com
About Anna:
Anna Partridge is
a certified Positive
Discipline Parent
Educator, a school
teacher and a mother to three highly
spirited, beautiful children. She loves
nothing more than helping parents raise
resilient and confident children, build strong
and connected family relationships and
strive for calm, fun and happy families.
http: /annapartridge.com/

Spring Breakfast
Muffins Florentine – Breakfast
Preparation:10min
Cook: 20min
Ready in: 30min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 800g baby spinach leaves
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 4 wholemeal english muffins, split
• 8 chives (optional)
• Yogurt and chive sauce
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup (130g) Greek-style yogurt
• 8 chives, snipped
Directions
1. Firstly, we will make the sauce. Whisk the egg yolks,
mustard and yogurt in a heatproof bowl over a large
saucepan of simmering water (without allowing the bowl
to touch the water) for approximately 10 minutes until
thick, then remove from the heat. Add the chives and
season to taste. Cover the bowl to maintain warmth in
the sauce.
2. Heat the oil in the pan, add the spinach and stir-fry
over a medium heat for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Drain
in a sieve, pressing down with the back of a spoon to
remove excess moisture. Season to taste, then cover to
keep warm.
3. To poach the eggs, fill the pan with 1/3 water. Add
the vinegar and a pinch of salt and heat to simmering.
Carefully break in the eggs, one at a time, and cook
gently for 2–3 minutes until they are cooked as you like
them, spooning the hot water over the yolks towards the
end of the cooking time. Meanwhile, toast the muffins.
Using a spatula or large spoon, delicately lift the eggs
from the water one at a time and drain on paper towel.
4. Divide the spinach among the muffin bases, place a
poached egg on top and spoon over the warm sauce.
You can garnish with whole chives, if you wish, sprinkle
with pepper and rest the remaining toasted muffin halves
on the side.
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The 4074 Trivia Trail is brought to you by the team behind 4074 Community &
Beyond and hosted by McLeod Country Golf Club. The trail is a unique community
event bringing friends, family and work colleagues together to team up, face some
challenges, test out your trivia knowledge and solve some puzzles. There will be
several ‘trivia stations’ positioned throughout McLeod’s stunning 18-hole golf
course that you will need to visit to complete the challenge and be eligible to enter
the prize draw. The trail will also see you complete a healthy 10,000 steps (or more)
so it’s a healthy challenge too!
Register as a team or individual to go in the draw to
WIN a HOLIDAY FOR TWO (18+ yrs) and the first 100 teams will
receive a FREE pedometer (one per team) in their kit!
You don’t need to compete in the trivia trail to enjoy the day. Come along and watch
the fun take place whilst browsing through the market stalls, dine on some local
cuisine from our food stalls, let the kids have some fun with the FREE children’s
activities and try your luck in winning some of the fantastic raffles available on
the day. Or, just put your feet up on the balcony, relax and enjoy the best view
overlooking the golf course with a glass of your favourite drink.
For information on how to register, go to
www.4074communityandbeyond.com.au
On the day, registration kits will be available
to collect from 9am with the trail starting at
10.30am. The course should take approximately
2-3 hours to complete with prize draws/
announcements at the conclusion
Register before
30 September 2016
to receive a free
commemorative
t-shirt!
Apart from making this a most fun-filled, unique community event for you all, we are also
raising funds to support a local not-for-profit organisation, Enhanced Care Association
Incorporated. ECA Inc. is located in Sinnamon Park and is facilitated by husband and wife
team, Brett & Carolyn Swann. They
provide a home for people with multiple
impairments and complex health needs
to come and stay whilst their parents
take a much-needed break.
Email: lisa@4074communityandbeyond.com.au
Facebook: /4074TriviaTrail

Property investment can sometimes feel like an
unattainable dream for most Australians yet
the truth is that by following some essential
principles it is not as hard as you think to get a
property investment portfolio started.
1. What do you want?
Goal setting for property investing is paramount. Be
precise in why you want to invest and where you think
you might be in the future. Is it for financial security? Is
it as a legacy for your children? Getting precise goals
written down is a great start on your path to investing.
Once you have your goals in mind commit to staying
focused on the end result.
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2. What is your position?
Take some time to sit down and evaluate your financial
position. This will involve being clear on what your current
situation is from assets and income to expenses and debts.
It is also advisable at this time to start researching your
viability for investing and creating a budget that suits the
future. It will also give you a clear picture on how much
you can invest.
3. Are you approved?
Seeking out a good lender or mortgage broker such as
Unique Finance to discuss your options is also an excellent
strategy. Getting pre approval on a loan prior to seeking a
property to invest will save you a lot of stress and anxiety
in the long run. It will also help you in deciding how much
you can spend leaving you in a confident position when
seeking your property investment.
4. Are you informed?
Possibly the most important part of investing is your
knowledge of the industry. If you are just beginning to
think about the idea then after you have become clear
on your goals start researching as much as possible. Talk
to your Remax Innovation and Unique Finance as well as
friends and other investors, then it is possible to make an
informed decision with minimum risk.

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Mens
groominG
Tips
Today`s Men in general are more specific about
the Style and Image they want to Convey.
Male grooming and personal care is a part of
masculinity. Today`s man has evolved from a
``Cave Man`` to having a ``Man Cave’’
Classic styles have evolved with time.
A Stlye you can sport with your Father and even
Gandfather is the classic side parting dating back
to 1930`s and Rock a billy 50`s now with a modern
twist. Modern versions are often disconnected
with length on top, contrasting with graduated
shorter sides. They can be styled smooth, sleek or
with volume and texture.
Tips:
•Parting low creates square shapes and pretty
much flatters every one, giving strong masculine
lines.
•How to find your natural parting:
Shampoo and condition your hair. Start at the
crown and comb all the hair on top forward or the
opposite way from the forehead back.
Wait 5 – 7 seconds and the hair will naturally
divide slightly.
You can have more than one natural parting. Cows
licks, double crowns and strong hairlines all have
effect on natural partings.
•We know it`s sometimes hard to convey what
look you want, so bring in a photo or two of
styles you like, then you don`t need to speak the
lingo. That’s your stylists job. A good stylist will
recommend and keep your expectations realistic.
Invest in their advice, ask them to explain how
you can get the same look at home. `` Take a little
effort ‘’ and reap the rewards.
Different products and waxes give different looks
and textures to the hair.
•Matte = no shine, High hold = encourages
firmness, body and fullness
Soft waxes and liquid wax = Pliable styling,
without a tacky feel.
Flexible styling products allow for a groomed look
for work and being able to rework the product to
give a funkier leisure time look when leaving the
office.Water based products shampoo out easier
with out residue.
Low Ph will help prevent drying the scalp and
hair out.
•Washing hair after a gym work out is pretty
important, it helps keep the scalp healthy. Doing
this allows hair to grow in a good environment
without oil, sweat and hormone build up blocking
the hair follicle, which could hinder healthy hair
growth.
•It is said that around 70% of women find silver
foxes and salty looks in men masculine and ``HOT’’
such as George Clooney and Sean Connery.
•Men dressing badly crimes …. Don`t mix
patterns, checks and stripes.
50 Shades of grey…. They are the easiest
shades to co – ordinate with blues when choosing
clothes.
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Simple Steak & Chips
Ingredients
• 600g medium-sized potatoes
• sunflower oil for frying
• 2 x 200g/8oz beef steaks
• 2 handfuls mixed leaves
• Your choice of dressing to serve
• 50g butter, softened
• Small handful parsley leaves, finely
chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
• Small squeeze lemon juice
Method
1. First make the butter: mash all the ingredients
together with lots of cracked black pepper.
Pat the butter flat between cling wrap and
put in the fridge or freezer to harden.
2. Cut the potatoes into proportioned chips,
rinse under hot water, then dry on a tea towel.
Place the chips into a deep saucepan and then
just cover with cold oil. Place the pan on medium
heat, bring the oil to a simmer and give
the chips a stir with a wooden spoon. Increase
the heat so the oil bubbles really quickly and
fry the chips, stirring occasionally to prevent
sticking until crisp and golden – the whole
process should take 15-20 mins. When they are
finished, scoop out with a large spoon onto a
plate lined with kitchen paper and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat the frying pan until smoking
hot. Season the steaks with salt and pepper
and rub with a little oil – how you cook your
steak depends on the cut you have chosen and
its thickness. Just before lifting the steaks off
the griddle pan, place half the butter on top
of each. Serve the steaks with the chips, some
mixed leaves and a tasty dressing.

What’s On
Minion ‘Make And Take’ Craft.
Bounce into DFO Jindalee with the kids for free Minion
‘Make and Take’ craft.
Minion activities:
- Fridge Magnet
- Mosaic
- Hand Puppet
- Air Dry Clay Figurine
COMPETITION
Take a photo of your little Minion with their Minion
creation, hashtag #myminionsminion and post it on the
DFO Jindalees Facebook page for your chance to win a
$200 Minion prize pack
Cost: This is a free event.
Who should attend: This event is open to everyone.
Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied at all
times
Bird of Prey Show at Lone Pine
Koala Sanctuary
Come join us for a close encounter with some of
Australia’s most unique and charismatic birds of
prey in our free flight show.
This entertaining and informative display focuses on
raptors – those birds that seize prey with powerful
feet equipped with razor-sharp talons.
Be delighted as the barn owls float over your head
and the barking owls whiz on by. Be thrilled with
the agility of the kites and be amazed at the size
and strength of the eagles. There may even be an
opportunity to be part of the show.
On weekends and during holidays, our show can fill
up very fast, so be sure to get there early!
Held daily in the Nature Kingdom at 12:30pm.
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is open from
9:00am until 5:00pm every day of the year. The
only exceptions are Anzac day (1:30pm - 5:00pm) &
Christmas Day (9:00am - 4:00pm).
Entry costs apply.
Who should attend: The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
is suitable for people of all ages.