Andrew Potato Face

Andrew Potato Face
Written by Debbie O’Connor
Illustrated by Leonie Windle
Produced by White River Design

“Eat your Vegetables!” Everyone can relate to that comment, either hearing it or saying it to your own children. We are constantly being told how important it is for people to eat a healthy diet with lots of fresh vegetables. Things sometimes just don’t go the way we want them to and parents end up in a battle with their children at the dinner table.

Here’s a fun solution, invite Andrew Potato Face over for dinner. This book is colourful and fun, it has a good message without sounding like it is trying too hard or preaching a message to your little ones.

Available through White River Design www.whiteriverdesign.com


Michele Dennis
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Breastfeeding Mamas

Hi Kali (& friends),

Thought you would love this!

I am very proud of our 'breastfeeding mumma' cover this month, so couldn't wait to get to my framer today. I must really thank you for sending the extra covers, thank you for supporting breastfeeding and thank you for being so brave with your publication. I have had one framed for Danielle also, I will drop it into her tonight, signed of course!

Thanks again and power to the breastfeeding mumma's!

Monica:)


You can contact Monica Renaud at STUDIOFIFTYSEVEN
- Kindred magazine

Action Alert - Australian Homebirth

In February this year, the Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, released a report recommending changes to our current maternity services.

It recommends the need for increased collaboration between GPs, Obstetricians and Midwives and promotes an increased role for midwives in maternity care.

The report does not support federally funded homebirth. While midwives working together with doctors will have access to professional indemnity insurance, Medicare and PBS, midwives in private practice are precluded from attaining any of these.

In fact, if we do not act now homebirth will be illegal by 2010!

The lack of action by the government to provide equal choice for those women wanting a homebirth is discriminatory and irresponsible.

You can tell the government that the choices of all women are to be honoured.

Sign the petition, write letters to Nicola Roxon and your local state and federal members. Letters to politicians do not need to be complex, just let them know what you think and feel.

Vicki-lee McAllister
Northern Rivers Maternity Action Group

Fathers-To-Be Handbook

Fathers-To-Be Handbook:
A Road Map for the Transition to Fatherhood
by Patrick M. Houser

Fathers in our current times are used to hearing that their lives will change with the birth of their first child. They are also not surprised to hear that they need to get in touch with their own feelings about birth and fatherhood in order to be a more present and involved parent and partner. The reality is that men may not know how to prepare for this life-changing event. Patrick M. Houser has written the perfect handbook for men who are embarking on the amazing journey of fatherhood.

The Fathers-To-Be Handbook is full of information, ideas and practical advice. Men are encouraged to look at their own childhood in order to be better prepared for birth and parenthood, and the accompanying emotions. There is also practical advice on how to better connect with your partner when things can seem radically different from any other time in your lives. The book is small in size and the exercises suggested can be done in just a few minutes so the reader can absorb the concepts at his own pace.

www.fatherstobe.org


by Michele Dennis
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My Dog Eats Better Than Your Kids…

My Dog Eats Better Than Your Kids…
and what you can do to change this.

by Dr. Peter Dingle

This book tells the reader in detail why the modern diet is destroying our bodies and minds. It is easy to read and there are drawings on every page that help highlight the issues. Parents, teachers and children can all benefit from reading this entertaining and informative book. Understanding how our dietary choices affect us on every level is one of the most important things we can teach our children. Learn why additives are bad for you and which ones are in the food you eat, the benefits of probiotics and why we need to allow our children more time to eat. If you are ready for a change in your families diet this book will inspire you to do so.

Go to www.dingle.com to buy the book or read more about how to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

by Michele Dennis
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What Do You Know?

This time of year families often find themselves in the car or at the airport for hours on end. What better way to keep your children entertained than to have them quiz you (or each other) on your knowledge and learn a few things for themselves along the way?

Quiz Biz are question and answer games that come in an easy to carry swatch style format that you can take anywhere. Keep it in the car or throw it in the beach bag, you never know when you may find yourself with some time to fill and why not do so by testing your knowledge.

After all you never know when you may be able to impress your friends and colleagues with the Tibetan name for Mount Everest (Chomolungma) or the name of the Viking alphabet (the Futhark). There are four subjects available: History, Science, English and General Knowledge.

www.panmacmillan.com.au

Michele Dennis
Kindred Reviews
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Cave Baby by The Mudcakes

CD review by Michele Dennis.

Sherry Rich and Rick Plant have the insight into a child’s mind –what they find funny as well as what is important in the world of a youngster. Children can easily relate to the songs, with titles such as 'Spit it Out' and 'Things that Mums and Dads Say', providing hours of entertainment.

The Mudcakes put all their original lyrics to a variety of musical genres from classical to surf and bluegrass.

Parents will find themselves singing along to 'Grumpy Bum' and 'Pack Up Time' and no one will complain when Cave Baby is asked for repeatedly - which it will be.

Available through The Mudcakes at www.themudcakes.com and selected Melbourne stores.