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Olympic Celebrations

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Thinking of the environment and our future...

What a great summer we have ahead of ourselves. The Football just

about to kick off and of course a summer full Olympics.

Great moment to teach and tell our kids about the history and

thoughts behind the Olympics. It is also the time of “my goodness the kids are off for the whole

summer!! - What are we going to do?” We have some ideas in this

issue of Growing Up in Malta. From summer school to crafts! Or

perhaps even a visit to the Bird park? I hope you noticed (and like) our new front cover. We thought it was

time for some change...Let’s us hear about how you feel about the new

design! Always great to get some feedback. Looking forward to hearing from you!

p.s. Have a fantastic Summer holiday! We look forward to share

some Summer fun with you on our Facebook page!

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Summer is here!! The temperature has shot up and it seems loads of people are sneezing away! Thanks to the pollen season. ;)

See you all on the Beach!!!

Important Dates this Summer:

17th June Father’s Day27th June Malta Trade Fair29th June Saint Peter & Saint Paul29th June Summer Folk Festivalk in Rabat/Mdina and Buskett Gardens30th June Icecream Festival Bahar ic-Caghaq27th July Start of the Olympics15th August Assumption of Mary29th August Start of the Paralympics8th September Victory Day20/23rd Sept. Qala International Folk Festival - Gozo

21st September Independence Day29/30th Sept. Malta Inernational Airshow Luqa

29th September Notte Bianca Valletta

Dates and event details are subject to change.

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Contents Issue 18 - Summer 2012

In This Issue: Olympic Celebrations 06Olympic Torch and Medals 08Gwida 10Happy Children, Happy Parents - Dad in Progress 12Washing Away - Laundry Competition 14Bird Park Malta 16 Parents to Be 19Are you Mum enough? - Mum time 20NewsBuzz goes Camping - TV Time 22Have you got your Bubblebum? - Competition 23Kids Pages - Only for Kids 25Olympic Billy and Bangle 26Little People - Competition 34Full of Wonder - Book review 36Inspire’s Summer School Programme 38Summer, Sun, Sea and Mosquitoes - Product review 40Summertime Maths 42Sapori Di Natura - Product review 45Shop & Win 48Where can I find Growing Up in Malta? 50Next Issue: Autumn 2012 - Issue 19

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You don’t need a ring-side view of the Arena to fully enjoy the Olympics from your own home.

Watching the Olympics is such a special time -- it feels so patriotic. It’s a time when parents can share things with

their kids, and it really does bring family families together. People remember where they were and what they were

doing when watching gold-medal performances.

Here are some tips on how you can create your own memorable Olympic-worthy bash for your little party animals who want to celebrate this special event. Winning SandwichesKids can root for their favourite country with every bite.

What you need: Sports-themed cookie cutters and miniature flag toothpicks, which can easily be purchased online.

What to make: A variety of sandwiches, such as ham and cheese, grilled cheese, or salami. Next, give the kids the cookie cutters to turn their food into their favourite themed sport. Last, they can stick a flag into their sandwiches to represent the country they’re rooting for.

Other uses: Stick the flags in cupcakes or use the cutters to make a variety of cookies in different sports shapes.

Party Season

Olympic Style DecoratingGet a white tablecloth and have the kids decorate it with napkins that are the colours of the Olympic rings (blue, black, red, yellow, and green). Or give them paper plates to decorate with crayons or markers and then lay out as the Olympic rings.The kids can also draw the different sports on the plates and scatter them around the table.Before the party, kids can cut out pictures of athletes from magazines. If you get the cutouts laminated beforehand, you can arrange them on the table for the party. Or children can glue craft sticks to them to hold or to put in a cake or cupcake.

No party is complete without some good old fashioned games! Here are some great ones to play, on the roof, garden or even the beach!

Egg and Spoon RaceThis games does what it says on the tin: Players each race to the finish line with an egg balanced on a spoon.

What do you need to play this: And egg and spoon per player and a clear space to hold a race.

How do you play it: Get racers lined up at the starting line with their eggs (boiled or not, depending on how much mess you want to make) balanced on their spoon. On the word GO! Players race towards the finish line. If their egg falls off the spoon they must go back to the starting line and start again. First one to cross the finish line is the winner!

Balloon Relay RaceThis game is great for indoors in a big room or out in the sunny garden. Players form teams and race each other while flapping a newspaper at a balloon to make it go towards their team mate.

What do you need to play it: A balloon and newspaper per team.

How do you play it: Get contestants into teams. Ideally no more than 6 people in each team. Get

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them to split up so half are at one end of the track and half at the other. The first person in each team holds the newspaper and balloon in front of them. On the word GO! They flap the newspaper to create a draught that drives the balloon towards their team mates on the other side. As balloons are full of air they have the tendency to veer off course. It’s harder than you imagine it to be. As soon as they get their balloon to where their team member is standing at the other end of the track, the newspaper is handed over and the next person continues the race. The first team across the line wins.

Three Legged RaceThere is a definite technique and an art of partnership to winning a three-legged race. So make sure you partner with someone your own size if you want to have any chance of success. The alternative is of course, is to handicap every pair by partnering them with someone of a completely different size.

What do you need to play it: Something to tie the runners legs together. •

A pair of tights is best as they have a degree of elasticity, which might prevent some chaffing.

How to play it: Get everyone to partner up, issue each with a pair of tights, get them to stand side by side and strap their legs together. Mark out your designated racetrack. On the word GO! Contestants race to the finish line.

Tug of TowelThis is a simplified version of Tug of War, where two players compete to tug their opponent out of the circle.

What do you need to play it: A towel – Any size will do, and something to mark out the playing area.

How do you play it: Mark out the circle the opponents will compete in. Ensure the circle is at least 3 metres in diameter. If you’re playing on the beach just draw one in the sand, but elsewhere you might need a piece of rope or something similar.

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The two opponents then stand in the middle and grasp the diagonally opposite corners of the towel. On the word GO! Contestants attempt to pull their opponent out of the circle to win. If you are using a point bases system, you might want to give extra points to contestants who manage to tug the towel out of their opponent’s hands.

Sand SkittlesOne of the oldest games in the world. This classic games can be played on the beach with recycled plastic water bottles filled with sand. What do you need to play it:

Nine plastic water bottles filled with sand and with their lids screwed back on again, and something heavy and round to be the ball. Or you can use a normal ball of course! A minimum of 2 people to play this game.

How do you play it: First up prepare your kit. Fill your nine bottles with equal amounts of sand and screw the lids back on. Find a ball or something to use as a ball. Set your nine “skittles” up so they form an equal triangle. Players now have two turns to see how many sand bottles they can know down. The easiest way to score is to add a point for every sand bottle that is knocked over.

Sack RaceThe Sack Race is quite simply a race to the finish line, with your legs stuck in a sack. Traditionally people used hessian potato sacks, but as they are becoming harder to get hold of we have to conjure up some alternatives.

What do you need to play it: A sack per racer. If the kids are small enough you can use pillowcases. You can use as many kids as you can fit on the race course, and someone to act as an umpire. This game is ideal for kids aged eight and upwards.

How do you play it: Get the youngsters in their sacks lined up at the start of the course. On the word GO! Racers need to bounce their way down the designated course, racing to be the first across the finishing line.

See page 8: How to complete your Olympic Party!

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These fun Medals are a great way to end children’s sporting events or sports-themed parties. Your child’s eyes will sparkle as bright as their medal.

Olympic MedalsWhat you’ll need:

ClayPaintbrushesGold and Silver paintRibbonScissorsNewspaper or plastic bags to cover work area

How to make it:Get some clay and flatten it so you can press out the shape of the medal. Use the back of the paintbrush to “write” no. 1, 2 or 3 in the clay.Leave the clay to hardenPaint both sides of medal, allowing to dry before painting other side.

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Measure the ribbon to fit around the child’s neck and to hang down a bit. Cut ribbon.Tie the ribbon together.Present the child(ren) with the medal after their “Olympic” Event.

Ceremonial Olympic TorchCelebrate the Olympic Games by making this easy ceremonial Olympic torch craft. The kids will love running round with the torch and feel important!

What you’ll need:1 sheet of white or brownish construction paperClear tapeStaplerRed, yellow, and orange crepe paper

How to make it:Roll the construction paper into a cone shape, tape closed.Layer the crepe paper squares, red on the bottom, then orange, and yellow on top.Gather from the center of the squares and hold in your hand like a bouquet of flowers.Staple the “flower” inside the cone

Tips:Instead of crepe paper you can use construction paper in the same colors. Simply cut them into flame shapes and glue inside the cone opening.Have a piece of tape ready before rolling the cone, this way you won’t be struggling with the tape while trying to hold the cone’s shape.

It was great fun creating our very own medals and torch. One of the advantage was that the children started to ask loads of questions about the Olympics. We looked up some pictures of the torch bearers and their imagination went in to overdrive carrying their own torch through the hall!

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Every Olympic Game needs their own medals and torch…why not make them with the

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Għalhekk, wara uħud mill-programmi tal-Id f ’Id li nagħmlu mal-ġenturi fi ħdan il-Fondazzjoni Għal Servizzi Edukattivi (FES), ħsibt biex niġbor ftit minn dawn il-mistoqsijet u nweġibhom f’ideat prattiċi ta’ kif il-ġenituri jistgħu jkunu ta’ gwida tajba għal uliedhom. Nieħdu, per eżempju t-taħdit. It-taħdit huwa importanti għax it-tfal iħobbu jitkellmu u jieħdu gost meta jkun hemm min jismagħhom u jagħtihom l-attenzjoni. Il-ġenituri ġieli jistaqsu lill-għalliema tal-FES f’liema sitwazzjonijiet jistgħu jiggwidaw lit-tfal sabiex jitkellmu u jitgħallmu jaħsbu u jirraġunaw? Hawnhekk hawn ftit eżempji:

Gwida

Waqt it-Tisjir:Nistgħu naraw l-ingredjenti u niddiskutuhom;nistaqsuhom x’jista’ jiġri jekk inbiddlu xi proċedura mir-riċetta;niddiskutu magħhom x’nistgħu nsajru jekk ikollna xi mistieden speċjali għall-ikel.

Waqt ix-Xiri:Għarfien tat-tabelli u promozzjonijiet fil-ħwienet;nistaqsuhom għaliex nagħżlu prodott u mhux ieħor;niddiskutu liema prodott jaqblilna nixtru u għaliex;niddiskutu magħhom għaliex il-ħanut huwa mqassam f’sezzjonijiet.

Waqt il-Faċendi:Ninkluduhom f’deċizjonijiet bħal: fejn hemm bżonn innaddfu;kemm jaħsbu li hemm bżonn siġġijiet żejda ladarba ġejjin in-nanniet għall-ikel;kif nistgħu nsebbħu d-dehra tad-dar / tal-kamra tagħhom.

Waqt il-Logħob:Huwa importanti li nsibu għaxar minuti fil-ġurnata sabiex nilagħbu mat-tfal u nifhmu l-importanza tal-involviment tagħna bħala adulti fid-dinja tagħhom;niddiskutu x’tip ta’ logħob jogħġobhom l-aktar u għaliex;niddiskutu mat-tfal jekk jippreferu jilagħbu weħidhom jew m’oħrajn;nivvintaw xi logħba mat-tfal u niddiskutu magħhom għaliex dil-logħba u mhux oħra;

X’tipi ta’ logħob jeżistu li jistimulaw it-taħdit:Xi tip ta’ logħob bil-pupazzi; tista’ tagħmilhom inti stess mill-kartun, boroż tal-karti eċċ.;infittxu t-teżor il-moħbi; jistgħu jkunu xi ġugarelli tagħhom stess moħbija fid-dar;xi imitazzjoni jew role-play;l-użu t’oġġetti oħra bħal xi kappell, ingwanti, umbrella, kaxxa tal-kartun eċċ.;il-logħba antika tal-bottijiet, nikkomunikaw bit-taparsi telefown!

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Opportunitajiet biex il-ġenituri jitkellmu u jiddiskutu m’uliedhom!

Il-ħajja saret wisq mgħaġġla u qisu qatt m’għandna ċans għalxejn. Ta’ spiss nisma’ l-ġenituri jgħiduli dil-frażi

meta niltaqa’ magħhom fl-iskejjel u fil-komunitajiet fejn ikollna l-laqgħat. M’ilux, laqtitni waħda meta qaltli: “Li

tkun ġenitur huwa diffiċli għax il-ħin kollu tistaqsi lilek innifsek, x’tista’ tagħmel aħjar għal uliedek!” Dawn il-

preokkuppazzjonijiet u oħrajn ta’ spiss jidwu fi kliem il-ġenituri.

by Annabel Desira - Parental Empowerment Programmes’ Co-ordinator - FES

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Waqt li sejrin x’imkien:Insibu kelma u nippruvaw insibu kliem oħra li jirrima magħha eż: Romina, peprina, Ġulina eċċ.;nibda sentenza/storja u fejn nieqaf irid ikompli xi ħaddieħor;inżomm rekorder / mp3 player, issibu anki f ’mowbajl, u sakemm it-tfal qegħdin fil-karozza jirrakkuntaw x’inhuma jaraw u fejn jaħsbu li sejrin;naraw xi billboard u niddiskutuh per eżempju fuq dak li jirriklamaw … hu kollu 100% veru?Inżommu xi oġġetti bħal leaflets ta’ fejn inkunu morna u filgħaxija narawhom flimkien u niddiskutuhom.

Bħal dawn hemm diversi sitwazzjonijiet oħra fejn tista’ ssib ftit minuti u titkellem m’uliedek, bħal ngħidu aħna, waqt xi qadja, sakemm qed tagħti l-petrol lill-karozza, qabel u waqt li nkunu f’ristorant, jekk ser tmorru ċ-ċinema jew qabel naraw film id-dar kif ukoll attivitajiet oħrajn ibbażati fuq kotba tat-tfal.Dawn huma biss ftit ideat u żgur li mhux ta’ min isiru

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kollha f’daqqa. It-tibdil isir bil-mod u bil-galbu. L-istess bħalma t-tfal, qabel xejn, huwa importanti li jħossuhom trankwilli li jitkellmu u jesprimu ruħhom mingħajr l-ebda intervent t’adult li ser jikkoreġilhom ma’ kull kelma li jgħidu.

Fi ftit kliem:Taqtax qalbek. Ħadd ma jagħmel l-affarijiet perfetti mill-ewwel!Kun kreattiv u sib metodi varji kif tistimola lil uliedek jitkellmu.Oħloq spazju san fejn it-tfal iħossuhom komdi jitkellmu.Isma’ lil uliedek; iggwidahom meta u kif!Faħħarhom kontinwament meta joħorġu b’xi idea li jidhirlek li hi matura jew oriġinali għall-eta` tagħhom.Trattahom bħala membri ugwali fil-familja. Din tgħinhom kemm fil-kunfidenza u kemm fl-istima personali.Agħtihom iċ-ċans jaħsbu. Kun paċenzjuż/a!

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For more information:

FES - Foundation for Educational Services

P.O. Box 1RabatRBT 1000

Tel. 21455600/607

www.fes.org.mtFacebook Page: Foundation for Educational Services (just LIKE)

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Dad in Progress

Happy Children, Happy Parents

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You see them every Saturday morning: hassled parents

ferrying disgruntled kids all over the island; taking

them to what they believe to be essential life enriching

activities. Drama, singing, music, sports, ballet...name

it and most probably there are kids being taught it.

In reality, the (sad?) truth is that you come across these parents because you too are one of them. As a society we seem to have developed the belief where unless you open up your children to as many experiences as possible you are a bad parent. The amateur sociologist in me feels that this is down to the guilt complex that afflicts many modern day parents who feel they get to spend too little time with their children: taking them to whatever ‘fun’ activity it is they show an interest in is their way of compensating for this.

Of course it is all a load of rubbish. Not the you should take your children to these activities but that you should do so because you feel pressurised. Especially since in many cases it ultimately leads to tension between parents and children.

This is personal experience talking here. Earlier this year, most Saturdays would see me cajoling my daughter into getting ready for her weekly lesson. Once there, she enjoyed the lesson but not the preparation needed to get there. And whilst it pleased me to see her happy, the weekly stress rest to get everyone ready in time became too much for me.

So we decided to go against what our heart was telling us and stopped the lessons once the term was over. It was tough, not only because we knew that she liked the lessons but because we were wary of what message we were sending.Turns out that we shouldn’t have worried. We filled the free time with another lesson - swimming - which she can do much closer to home and therefore less time in the traffic for me. In short, we now have much less stressful Saturday mornings. And, to boot, she’s learning a skill that will definitely come in useful in a few weeks’ time.

I would never put myself as a model to be followed yet I can give some advice based on my experience. And that advice is that before going to some lesson because it has become part of your routine or that is what others are

doing,take some time to think about it. Is it something your child truly loves? Are you happy to take them or is does it simply add to your stress levels? Does it lead to friction between you and your child?

The thing is that as parents sometimes we push ourselves too hard. We want to see our children succeed, we want to give them the opportunities that perhaps we never had and we want them to be happy. All very good sentiments. But doing so should not come at the cost of your own sanity and patience. After all, happy children need happy parents.

If you want to read more of Dad in Progress, visit Paul Grech’s blog over at www.dad-in-progress.com.

by Paul Grech


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Laundry Washing Away!! Laundry Competition!

You must know the feeling... never ending washing loads...the kids

are off and all you really want to do is take some time off, and spend

some quality time with your children.But the washing is still sitting there and really needs to be done! Growing Up in Malta would like to give 2

(grand)parents the chance to take some time off doing the washing...We have a €100 Portughes voucher for the

winner and a €75 Portughes voucher for the runner up. Imagine with a €100 voucher, you

could send off 4 quilt covers, 4 pillow cover, 4 sheets, 10 towels, 10 face cloths, 10 tea towels,

5 bath towels, 3 blazers, 2 coats and so on and so on...They will even collect it from your

home!

And that is not all!! Five people will also win a pack of Ariel - Actilift with a bottle of Lenor

Fabric Softener and another five people will win a pack of Fairy Non Bio with a bottle of

Fairy Fabric Softener - ideal for little people. So how do you win one of these prizes?

We have some of Grandma’s washing tips on this page . All you have to do is answer the

following question?

What is Grandma’s advise on how to remove Crayon Stains? Email your answer to: [email protected] or send in the voucher below to: Growing Up in Malta, PO

Box 20, St. Pauls Bay. Make sure your entry is in before the 1st of September 2012. Good luck!

Grandma’s washing tips…To Soften Jeans and Cotton Sheets

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt to the detergent when washing.

Grandma’s washing tips…Blood, Fresh & Dried

Rinse fresh blood stains in cold running water and rub with soap. Repeat. For dried stains, first scrape or rub off as much dried blood as possible. Soak in warm water using a

product which contains enzymes. Wash. If this doesn’t work, rewash the item using a chlorine-free bleach. In the case of stubborn stains, rust

removers may be helpful.

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Competition Washing Away!! Laundry Competition!

You must know the feeling... never ending washing loads...the kids

are off and all you really want to do is take some time off, and spend

some quality time with your children.But the washing is still sitting there and really needs to be done! Growing Up in Malta would like to give 2

(grand)parents the chance to take some time off doing the washing...We have a €100 Portughes voucher for the

winner and a €75 Portughes voucher for the runner up. Imagine with a €100 voucher, you

could send off 4 quilt covers, 4 pillow cover, 4 sheets, 10 towels, 10 face cloths, 10 tea towels,

5 bath towels, 3 blazers, 2 coats and so on and so on...They will even collect it from your

home!

And that is not all!! Five people will also win a pack of Ariel - Actilift with a bottle of Lenor

Fabric Softener and another five people will win a pack of Fairy Non Bio with a bottle of

Fairy Fabric Softener - ideal for little people. So how do you win one of these prizes?

We have some of Grandma’s washing tips on this page . All you have to do is answer the

following question?

What is Grandma’s advise on how to remove Crayon Stains? Email your answer to: [email protected] or send in the voucher below to: Growing Up in Malta, PO

Box 20, St. Pauls Bay. Make sure your entry is in before the 1st of September 2012. Good luck!

Grandma’s washing tips…Half a cup of white vinegar added to the laundry in the

rinse cycle , leaves white clothes looking whiter.

Grandma’s washing tips…To Remove Grass Stains

Wet with lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, and spread in sun.

You might also try using soap and cold water.

Grandma’s washing tips…To Remove Candle Grease

Candle grease yields to a warm iron. Place a piece of blotting paper or other absorbing paper under the absorbing

fabric; put a piece of the paper also on the spot, apply the warm iron to the paper and as soon as a spot of grease appears, move the paper and press again until the spot

disappears.

Remove Crayon StainsMoisten a toothbrush with white vinegar and rub the area lightly until the crayon is

removed.

Would you like to win some (summer)time off?

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Places to go

What is It?With a name like ‘Bird Park’, it doesn’t really take a lot of thought to determine what this is about! What started out as an individual indulging, this love of birds eventually became a park that contains over two hundred species of birds (as well as some animals) including flamingos, owls, cranes, parrots and vultures. Now, this once private collection has been opened to the public so that more people can enjoy the birds it houses.

Why Go There?There is always a little bit of a dilemma involved when it comes to visiting places that feature caged animals. Within a few minutes of making it into the Bird Park, however, any such doubts fade away: you only have to see the dedication and passion with which the staff goes about taking care of the birds and animals in the park for this to happen.

That it was partly funded by public grants is another indication that every animal is treated as it should.

Of course, for the children to appreciate a trip to the Bird Park they must like birds and animals in the first place. If they do then you are guaranteed that the initial reaction will be that of total exhilaration as they run from one exhibit to another pointing out the colours, appearance or behaviour of the different species. But such an excited reaction is not limited to the first few cages but will last throughout the whole visit. It is in such moments, and in the joy you see on their faces, that being a parent is truly worthwhile.

On special visits (like school trips) and on most days of the week there is even a ‘snake man’ who will let you stroke a couple of the snakes in his care. This is always a highlight for children who seem mesmerized by this wonderful animal and makes the trip more complete.

How to Get There?Going toward Kennedy Grove, it is impossible not to notice the signs that lead to the Bird Park. Alternatively one can look at the directions that can be found on the Park’s own website over at http://www.birdparkmalta.com . Entrance is €8 for adults, €5 for children under 12 whilst children under 3 enter for free.

Is there somewhere in Malta or Gozo that you think people with children should know about? Then drop us a line and let us know. You can send you tips to: [email protected].

by Paul GrechBird Park - Malta

Mdawra Road, Salina, San Pawl il-BaharEmail: [email protected] Tel. 9986 8608www.birdparkmalta.com

The park is open every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday from 10am to 5pm and every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 3pm.

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Parents to Be

BITS AND BOBSfor Babes

Win a Diaper CakeDue to the great response on the Diaper Cake competition from last issue, we asked the people from Diaper Cake Malta to put up another

cake for one lucky reader to win. This Diaper Cake is a so called blanket cake with all sorts of goodies inside for mummy and baby. Gorgeous, practical and unique, the Baby Diaper Cakes are skilfully made up of layers of diapers, lots of ribbon and include blankets, mittens, booties, soft toys, clothing & more . The unique creation is all wrapped up & topped with a large bow & a hand made greeting card!

Guaranteed to be the most talked about baby gift that will stand out from the rest, the Baby Diaper Cake is the perfect gift for baby showers, new babies (births), baptisms and birthdays. Who wouldn’t want to receive one!?

Growing Up in Malta has one diaper cake to give away to one lucky reader. Just send an email with “diaper cake” in the subject line and your contact details to: [email protected] and you might be the lucky winner this fantastic prize! Make sure your entry is in before the 1stof September 2012. Please note that, Diaper cakes are not edible. Find diaper cakes on facebook www.facebook.com/diapercakesmalta

Sing and Sign Malta brings you Baby signing the fun way!

What is baby signing?Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk. Encouraging your baby with extra signs like milk, more, change nappy or tired

will help your baby communicate! Nursery rhymes and action songs are great fun and musical activities help stimulate language development. Sing and Sign’s unique blend of music and signing has made it a multi award-winning baby development program . With a high standard of educational content, this is a relaxing, enjoyable and unpressured way for you and your baby to learn.

Sing and Sign Malta are giving away a Sing and Sign DVD to one lucky reader. The DVD is a great way to get you and your baby started with signing and complements the Sing and Sign classes perfectly. For a chance to win simply answer the following question:

What has made Sing and Sign an award-winning baby development program?

Send your answer before the 1st of September 2012 to: [email protected], please put “sing and sign” in the subject line.

(Age range for enrolment with Sing and Sign: - Stage 1: babies 6 - 18 months, Stage 2: babies 14 - 22 months. The next term will start last week of September)

For more details please contact Andrea Waltzing on 79656536 or send an email to [email protected]. (Website: www.singandsign.com )

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Baby Swimming MaltaOne of the things I wanted to do, when my youngest was a little baby, was baby swimming. Unfortunately it hadn’t arrived in Malta yet, or I wasn’t aware. Recently I heard about Baby Swimming Malta and was pleasantly surprised - perhaps even a little bit jealous...my youngest is now 6! So no more baby swimming for me! I contacted Joanna from Baby Swimming Malta and she explained a bit more about Baby Swimming.

A swimming session with your baby can be a special way to spend some time together, but if it is something you are doing for the first time, it can seem a bit daunting.

Why swimming is good for baby and for you? It is a great work-out, gentle exercise will help you get back in shape after your pregnancy. Swimming is a great bonding experience. Teaching baby how to swim at an early age can be an experience that helps you strengthen your natural bond with your baby. Daddies can get involved too! Swimming helps babies move on their own, and develop muscles getting them ready for crawling and walking. Swimming can also have a positive impact on eating and sleeping patterns.

At Baby Swimming Malta they teach according to the STA Award Scheme . Joanna is the holder of the STA Certificate in Aquatic Teaching - Baby and Pre-School. The STA Starfish series are designed to be fun and to create a positive experience for babies. There are 3 course stages for babies and/or toddlers, and every stage consists of 8 progressive swimming lessons. For more information you can contact Baby Swimming Malta - Joanna Kudela on: 99513942 or send an email to: hawanass@ gmail.com

I am quite astounded that the comments about this cover were very biased: for example, celebrity opinion is that the mother has “issues” about letting go if she practises “attachment parenting” - co-sleeping, baby wearing and, especially, breastfeeding a toddler - one year seemed the “acceptable breastfeeding age” on most comments. After that, the mother is supposedly “hanging on” to the child. Some commentators even suggested that it could be harmful because “how will those children grow up?” Thankfully

other comments are much more balanced, with some (including men) suggesting many people aren’t breastfeeding long enough. My issue is actually with the cover headline “Are you Mom enough?” While my reaction to the photo was just “hey look at that, I’m not the only one breastfeeding toddlers” and “he sure looks bigger than MY four-year-old”, I was more stunned by the headline and how once again this is a media stunt that pits mums against each other. I always hated the saying “a good enough mother” - who defines what “enough” is? We are all “enough” for our kids, just the way we are. None of us sets out to be less than “enough” even though some days we fall short of our own ideals and those of various “experts” (this means anyone who claims to know more about YOUR child than you do). The headline “Are You Mom Enough?” only serves to add fuel to the “mommy wars” that I work so hard to avoid. For the same reason I equally hate the “Best Mom and Dad Awards” – mums competing against each other for who is the best?? Do we really need this? What about the mums who do not win – are they not the best mum? My kids tell me I’m the best mum in the world every day – and I am sure every child feels the same way about his or her mum. And on what criteria does one qualify to be the “Best Mom”, and whose standards anyway? Those of the organisers? What makes them experts in passing such a judgement? I know lots of mums and they ALL deserve the “Best Mom” award unless they are abusing their kids (and I don’t know any of those). I am about to “celebrate” 3000 days of continuous breastfeeding. From the day my daughter Eva was born there hasn’t been one day I haven’t breastfed. I breastfed against all common advice, I breastfed while pregnant, I breastfed two kids at the same time, and my 4-year-old still takes the occasional feed although in his case it is obviously not for nourishment but for comfort. I feel like I have the happiest babies in the world; we sleep together, I carry them everywhere in slings, feed them whenever they want it and we talk and play constantly. My baby is now 20 months old and I cannot remember the last time he cried or the last time I actually got out of bed in the night for him,

The media is in frenzy about the provocative cover

of “Time Magazine” with a photo of a three-year-old

breastfeeding.

even when he was tiny. He is a peaceful and predictable baby. I am not “extreme” because many of the natural parenting values work for my family, especially with me being a single mum of 4 kids and a busy lifestyle. Attachment parenting in general has not been extreme or difficult for me. We co-sleep to keep my children close, and it is less stressful and more restful for me to have my baby right next to me than it would be to get up and walk to a crib. I use safe slings because they allow me to interact with my babies in a way that feels good to us, and I can be hands-free while holding them. I breastfeed and practice baby-led weaning because I believe in the benefits of continued nursing and gentle weaning. I practice gentle discipline and respond to my children with sensitivity because it is important to me to nurture peaceful, respectful relationships with them. I do not consider myself to be “more mom” than the mother who weaned her child at 3 months (or, for that matter, than the mother who never breastfed at all). In my experience, breastfeeding has not been extreme in the least. As a child starts getting more nutrition from food and less from breast milk, the amount of time she nurses decreases. I’m not nursing my 4-year-old multiple times a day. He rarely nurses multiple times a week -- he might ask to nurse for a few minutes after school or when he gets into a fight with his siblings, once every week or two. My son is no more dependent on me because he has nursed for four years than the child who never breastfed. He does not view my breasts in a sexual light; there is nothing perverse about him nursing. He does not nurse for nutrition, so there is no point in me pumping and giving him milk in a cup. He nurses because I am his warm, safe place. Nursing past infancy is part of our healthy, loving relationship. You breastfeed day by day, not a year’s leap at a time. This is what works for me. You may do things differently. Neither of us is more extreme or better than the other. It’s this self judgement and the judgement of others that is destructive to our self-esteem as mothers. We need to be strong to stay true to ourselves and our little ones and when we can do this, we can nurture with confidence - and this is what makes us “good enough”, not some ridiculous standards bar defined by anyone who wants to add their two cents worth about what we “should” be doing.

Mumtime

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backpack, putting up a tent, doing a campfire, storing and preparing food, showering and putting together a camping first aid kit, watch Newsbuzz aired every Monday on NET TV at 15:45.

Newsbuzz is an entertaining programme targeting a young audience, jam-packed with music, cinema, entertainment news, sports and other ingredients which attract youths and adolescents alike. Produced by Reel8 Productions Ltd, this programme is presented by Glenn Aloisio, Juan Barbara, Megan Darmanin, Thea Farrugia, Kain Gatt, Amy Monaghan and Neil Portelli.

Go Camping!Fresh air; tall timber; amazing scenery; glimpses of wildlife; vast, memorable starlit nights. Video games are simply no match for the full-scale sensory overload that nature delivers, and a great way to socialise and have some quality time with your friends — camping is cool.

With any luck, each camping trip proves to be a unique experience. There are many wonderful things that nature has to offer. But, no matter where you’re headed, a few things should always come with you. Below is the “short list” of camping essentials that should always be packed.

A Tent, Tarp, and Sleeping BagA pot, pan, dishes, utensils, and fire-starting materials (preferably waterproof matches or a butane lighter)A utility knife and length of ropePlenty of water (get gallon sizes for cooking and cleaning)Energy rich, easily prepared foods and snacks (think items like pasta, beans, ground beef, peanut butter, chicken, trail mix, and oatmeal)Plenty of clothing (a good rule of thumb in temperate areas is enough for two to three layers daily)A tight-closing cooler to store your food items inHand sanitizer and soapOptionally, outdoor gear like fishing poles and hiking equipment

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Product review

Have you got your

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In a crash at just 50 kmph, an unrestrained child would be thrown forward with a force 30 to 60 times their body weight. They would be thrown about inside the vehicle, injuring themselves and quite possibly seriously injuring (or even killing) other people inside the vehicle. They are also likely to be ejected from the car through one of the windows.It is not safe to hold a child on your lap. In a crash, the child could be crushed between your body and part of the car’s interior.Even if you are using a seat belt, the child would be torn from your arms you would not be able to hold onto them, no matter how hard you try.It is also dangerous to put a seat belt around yourself and a child (or around two children). The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size.A properly fitted child restraint keeps the child in their seat, preventing them from being thrown about inside, or ejected from, the vehicle. It also absorbs some of the impact force. This means that your child is much less likely to be killed or injured in a crash.To be effective, child restraints must be fitted and used correctly. Surveys have consistently shown that a high proportion of child restraints are incorrectly fitted, usually for one or more of these reasons:

Seat belt too looseSeat belt not routed through child seat correctlyBuckle crunch (buckle resting against part of the child seat’s frame, which means that in a crash it might break or snap open)Handle on baby seat not positioned properlyChild seat not compatible with carChild seat old and in bad conditionChild too large or too small for the seat they are using.

Booster SeatsBy the time children weigh 15 25kgs (33 55lbs) (usually about 4 to 6 years old, but the weight is the most important factor) they are ready to use booster seats. This means that the adult seat belt will go around them and the seat. So it is important that the seatbelt is correctly adjusted. The basic points to note are:

the belt should be worn as tight as possiblethe lap belt should go over the pelvic region (from hipbone to hipbone), not the stomachthe diagonal strap should rest over the shoulder, not the neck.

When can my child stop using a Booster? Do not stop using a booster seat unless you can answer “Yes” to ALL of

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The 5-Step Test: Does the child sit all the way back against the auto seat? Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the auto seat? Does the belt cross the shoulder between the neck and arm?Is the lap belt as low as possible, touching the thighs? Can the child be seated like this for the whole trip?

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Win a Bubblebum We have 3 Bubblebum booster seats to give away to 3 of our readers. If you would like to be in with a chance of owning one of the 3 Bubblebum booster seats, all you have to do is answer the following question: How many kids does Grainne Kelly have? Send us your answer in an email to: [email protected], please put “Bubblebum” in the subject line or send in the voucher below. Make sure your entry is with us before the 1st of September 2012. For more information on the Bubblebum you can visit: www.bubblebum.co.uk or visit the facebook page: www.facebook/bubblebummalta. You can also call on: 994046039.

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Smell those socks!Do you know someone whose feet are so stinky everybody runs away when they take their shoes off? Your feet are lovely sweaty places for bacteris to live because there are thousands of sweat glands in your skin down there (and as you grow up they pump out more and more sweat). The bacteria like to snack on dead skin cells and while they are doing this, they make a chemical that mixes with your sweat and gives off the well-known cheesy foot smell!

Filthy feet factsThere are about 250.000 sweat glands on each one of your feet.

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because their feet are usually bigger and they sweat more than kids or woman.

Nylon socks make your feet smell more, because they trap foot sweat inside them.The main type of bacteria we have on our feet,

brevibacteria, are also used to make some types of smelly cheese!

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Would you like to win your very own Billy & Bangle T-Shirt? Then make sure you complete at least one of the puzzles on the pages and send them to: Growing Up in Malta, PO Box �0, St. Pauls Bay. Make sure your entry is in before the 1th of September �01�. Good Luck!!!

Name: Age: Tel.: Email:



Shopping list 1. Gel Writers 2. Mechanical Pencils 3. Ball Pens 4. Correcting Pens 5. Correcting Tape 6. Whiteboard Markers 7. Highlighters 8. Glue Stick 9. Erasers10. Sharpeners11. Childrens Scissors - Left and Right handed12. Tape13. Tape Dispenser14. Stapler15. Hole Punch16. Kartoncin17. A4 Craft Paper18. Corrugated Craft Boards19. Book Covers20. Kite Paper21. Foam Boards22. 2 - 4 Ring A4/A5 Files23. File Separators24. Binder Pockets25. Flat Files26. Pencil Pouches27. Fountain Pens28. Fine Writing Instruments29. Ruler30. Excercise Books31. Plastic Crayons32. Poster Paint33. Clay


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On the 27th of July the Olympic Games will kick off in London. Make sure

you watch this fantastic event. So what are you waiting for! Start colouring

and win a Paper Pod castle with a set of poster paint so you can decorate

your castle in the colours you would like to see! We look forward to seeing

your entiries! Please make sure your entry is before the 1st of September

2012. Send your entry to: Growing Up in Malta, PO Box 20, St. Pauls Bay!

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Kids Craft Page

What kind of board game could you

create, called A Game of Life? (a) For

this theme, imagine places players

could visit, and what could happen to

them in those locations. What might they want to

accomplish? (b) Then think about game rules that make

sense for players to reach those goals. (c) Next think

about how to design the setting. How would players

move from the start to the finish? What would give

players challenges or bonuses? Will the game involve

cards, luck, decision making, and/or money? What

will the game-playing tokens be? (Sometimes when you

design a game it helps to think about your favorite

games. Then change the setting, figures, goals, ways

players move, and other aspects to make an original,

creative game.)

Sketch out a drawing of the game board on scrap

paper, using Crayola® Colored Pencils. Experiment

with different shapes and sizes to get everything to fit

on your map. What Game of Life messages would work

for your Game of Life?

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draw the final version

on a recycled file folder or poster board with Crayola

Washable Markers. With Scissors, cut out and label

any cards, money, or other playing features.

.What characters are needed for your Game of

Life? Mold the player figures that will move along

the game board using Crayola Model Magic. Choose

your favorite color of Model Magic or add color

with washable markers after the white modeling

material is dry.

Make dice with Model Magic. Mark the dice with

dots representing numerals, colors, or whatever system

works to move characters along in your game.

After the modeling material has dried overnight, let

the games begin.

Adult supervision is required at all times for any arts & crafts project.

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What kind of board game could you

create, called A Game of Life? (a) For

this theme, imagine places players

could visit, and what could happen to

them in those locations. What might they want to

accomplish? (b) Then think about game rules that make

sense for players to reach those goals. (c) Next think

about how to design the setting. How would players

move from the start to the finish? What would give

players challenges or bonuses? Will the game involve

cards, luck, decision making, and/or money? What

will the game-playing tokens be? (Sometimes when you

design a game it helps to think about your favorite

games. Then change the setting, figures, goals, ways

players move, and other aspects to make an original,

creative game.)

Sketch out a drawing of the game board on scrap

paper, using Crayola® Colored Pencils. Experiment

with different shapes and sizes to get everything to fit

on your map. What Game of Life messages would work

for your Game of Life?

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2.

Then

draw the final version

on a recycled file folder or poster board with Crayola

Washable Markers. With Scissors, cut out and label

any cards, money, or other playing features.

.What characters are needed for your Game of

Life? Mold the player figures that will move along

the game board using Crayola Model Magic. Choose

your favorite color of Model Magic or add color

with washable markers after the white modeling

material is dry.

Make dice with Model Magic. Mark the dice with

dots representing numerals, colors, or whatever system

works to move characters along in your game.

After the modeling material has dried overnight, let

the games begin.

Adult supervision is required at all times for any arts & crafts project.

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San Anton Summer Club

You’ll never hear,

For full details about the Summer Club Program contact San Anton School, L-Imselliet, L/O Zebbiegh MGR 2850 Tel 21581907, or e-mail [email protected]

Website www.sananton.edu.mt

This year`s programme once again proudly carries the stamp of Project aware and Aware Kids, where kids will be participating in various international underwater environment protection programs; becoming superheroes of the underwater world by joining thousands of aware kids around the globe in protecting all underwater creatures great and small.

At San Anton Summer Club, a Merlin Library story teller will be enchanting the little ones with animated story-telling and puppetry each week, whilst participants will benefit from a full Ministages or Stagecoach session each week, which consists of Drama, Singing and Dance.

Zebbug Tennis Club will once again be providing on site Mini-Tennis Sessions for our younger club members in our shady grounds. This will ensure that our kids will maintain their physical activity whilst learning a new sport.

Children in class based groups will also be taken on excursions.“Fun on the Farm” an opportunity to experience rural life on a farm in neighbouring Manikata, including animal interaction and a fruit picnic. Hands-on pottery, Cinema and Bowling, Underwater Safari and an opportunity to star in their own action movie are just some of the exciting activities planned. On popular demand, the Water Fun Park will also be returning to our Summer Club grounds for lots of water fun and splashes.

On the creative front the new KidzArt workshops will enable our Summer Club kids to become creative thinkers and problem solvers. These innovative art lessons will give them space to flourish creatively in a fun environment, inspiring their self-confidence, and helping them to express themselves more effectively.

For our seven to eight year olds, its all about outdoor action, from fishing, swimming, camping skills and cookouts, to horseriding in nearby Bidnija, archery and scavenger hunts in the Buskett Woodlands. These activity based clubs are ideal for those kids looking for an ”out of school” experience.

The older groups will also get to learn the fundamentals of sailing and kayaking whilst also exploring the wonders of the underwater world in their snorkeling sessions which will culminate in much-anticipated underwater treasure hunts and races!

Hilton Malta Executive Chef Joe Vella will once again be taking kids into his live hotel kitchen to learn a few cooking tips to impress Mum and Dad, whilst team building and survival games, scavenger hunts, abseiling and flying fox activities will surely complete their Summer Club Boot Camp experience.

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Club members will also participate in stimulating activities such as Art and Craft, Computer Skills, Ball Games, Water Games, Pottery, Cookery, Nitkellem bil Malti conversation classes, and role play activities.

LocationSan Anton School, in the tranquil valley of Imselliet offers a countryside environment. This rural ambience provides an ideal setting for a “Summer Camp” experience for your child.

DurationA six week fun-filled, stimulating program starts on Monday 16th July 2012 until Friday 31st August 2012, with a break between 13th – 17th August 2012.

Timings9.00hrs – 12.30hrsThree Day Option – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysFive Day Option - Mondays to Fridays

Early Drop OffThe school doors open at 08.00am and supervision will be provided for all children arriving early at no extra charge.

TransportTransport is available from all areas.

“I’m bored” again!

San Anton Summer Club has teamed up with Merlin Library and

Stagecoach once again to offer children aged 18 months to

13 years old a stimulating and creative programme packed with

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Colour Billy in. Take the page out of the magazine. Glue it on your piece of A4 card. Cut Billy out. You can use

tape to put Billy together or use some butterfly clips. Have fun!!!

You need: SiscorsTape or Butterfly clipsFeltpens, pencils or crayonsGlueA4 piece of card (you can use a piece of cereal box)Some adult supervision whilst

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Competition

Little People is an ongoing photography project exclusively for children and their families. The ambition of “Little People” is to capture the untamed emotions of the new generation in their natural environment, be it in your

back yard, the local playground, at the beach, the street you live in or a favorite family place.Relaxed photo sessions, that for the children, feels like a morning or afternoon out playing are a This is Hush speciality. We work with individual children, siblings or groups of family and friends. Our guarantee is that the images created will be timeless classics for you and your future generation to cherish - just take a look at our website or find us on Facebook.

How to enter: If you want to enter the competition and perhaps win the photo shoot session, all you have to do is answer the question and send in the voucher to: Growing Up in Malta, PO Box 20, St. Pauls Bay. Or you can email your answer to: [email protected], make sure you put “photo competition” in the subject line. Your answer needs to be in before the 1st of September 2012. If you can’t wait for the competition results or have an occassion soon approaching feel free to contact This is Hush for bookings and prices via [email protected]

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Enter and Win a “Little People” location shoot with thisishush.com

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What is the name of the ongoing photography project by thisishush.com?

a. Little Munchkins b. Little People c. Little Monsters

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What evolves is a coming of age tale where Tom uses his ingenuity to succeed in a task where others more experienced than him have failed. Quite typical fare for fantasy novels, yet there’s little that is typical in the world that author Brian J. Abela has built as he has managed to come up with environments and creatures

that are genuinely original.

The fast paced nature of the novel is bound to keep readers captivated whilst the story is certain to resonate with boys (especially those aged between eight and thirteen) who will easily identify with Tom.

Laced into the story are some important messages - about the importance of looking after the environment, for instance - that are commendable and reinforce the overall theme of the book that is a positive, uplifting one.

A Quick Chat with Brian J. Abela

What books did you read when you were younger?My two favourite authors were David Edding

Yet the disappointment is quickly forgotten when

he embarks on an adventure that will see him meet

wondrous creatures and the fate of a number of worlds

being placed in his hands.

and Robert Jordan. In general I enjoyed reading fantasy books.

That’s actually quite interesting as there are a lot of people who seem to sneer at fantasy books?I’m the type of person that believes that if it is out there and you enjoy reading it then you should go ahead, irrespective of what genre it is. One of the things that has irked me of late is the strange characters and violence that is currently depicted in today’s cartoons. Children’s attention span has really dwindled. I believe in allowing the children to develop their imagination, not have all these images thrown at them. If they’re enjoying books, encourage them to keep reading whatever the genre.

What was your inspiration for the Ponds of Wonder?Basically it was a story which was in the back of my mind for a long time. I had written a very draft version of it when I was in Grade 8 and it had gotten a very good mark so the idea stuck with me. Two years ago I started working to expand it, added some new characters and eventually I built it up into a book.

Was writing something you always enjoyed doing?It was always something that was at the back of my mind. I’m a bit of a history buff so eleven years ago I started out with a series

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When Tom receives a mysterious package from a Great Uncle (who has gone missing) the excitement turns out to be anti-climatic as the gift is only a greyed out painting. ..


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of books about Maltese history called Voyage Through Time. Having done that I started thinking about writing a novel which is what led me to the Ponds of Wonder.

You’re a teacher yourself: how did it feel to write about teachers in the book?I’ve used some experiences that I’ve had myself in the book. I wanted to put out some positive underlying messages through the characters of the teachers. Basically, I wanted children who read the book to think ‘my teacher says something like that’.

There are also a number of illustrations in the book. How important were those?I did want to include some illustrations so as to give the readers a general idea of the world I was portraying. But I also feel that it is very important that the children use their own imagination to visualise what I’m writing about.

What sort of feedback have you been getting?Actually, the feedback that I’ve gotten has been very positive. I’ve been lucky to be invited to a number of schools and I encourage those I talk to, to visit the book’s website and leave their feedback. There were a few constructive criticisms but you’re never going to please everyone and I think that we’ve dealt with them well.

What’s the best compliment that you’ve received?That’s a tough one! I haven’t been asked that question before. There was a student - a girl actually - who said that she could really picture the Ponds of Wonder and she could see herself living there. I guess that’s the best compliment I’ve received.

Is there going to be a sequel?Yes. The Ponds of Wonder are very fast and there are a lot of adventures to be had in them.

This is a funny, entertaining, heart warming and touching story. It deals with being a parent and the mistakes you can make. But it also deals with being a child, the innocence with which they look at the world and, above all, their propensity to love.

CompetitionIf you would like to win one of the 2 signed copies of book - the Ponds of Wonder-, then answer the following question:

What is the name of the author of the book: a. Brian J. Abelab. David Edding c. Robert Jordan

Email your answer to: [email protected]. Please put “Ponds of Wonder” in the subject line and make sure your answer is in before the 1st of September 2012. Good Luck!

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Inspire’s Summer School Programme, that is run from the Marsascala premises (formerly Razzett tal-Ħbiberija), is

an example of the opportunities offered to children with disabilities and children who do not have a disability to

play, learn and interact together in a safe environment throughout the summer months.

The provision of continuous care and essential services to children with a disability is also essential for the achievement of their individualized educational and overall development objectives. When children go through a long stretch of time where they do not follow a structured routine and practise their goals regularly, this can lead to hindering the child’s constant progress. Therefore, programmes such as our Inclusive Summer School is an essential tool that provides a well-structured and safe environment, which keeps the children’s minds active whilst entertaining them with enjoyable activities that break the academic routine of the scholastic year.

The unique premises from which the Inspire Summer School runs affords children the opportunity to participate in a number of activities in one location that would otherwise see parents travelling across the island in the summer’s notorious heat. From Horse-riding to swimming, to computer, drama and

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pottery classes, children will be kept busy whilst exploring their creative skills, and letting off steam in a healthy manner.

With a focus on Edutainment, the programme is offered for eight weeks during the summer starting on the 16th of July and ending on the 7th of September. Parents have the option to enroll their children on either a 3-day or 5-day programme with outings organized on a weekly basis to various locations across the island.

“one boy stood in the corner, he did not have a friend like me, so I talked to him and he talked to me back. We soon became best friends. Then I made friends with

another person and so on”. LSA supported student in 2011 programme.

During the 8 weeks, Inspire employs 5 additional pool attendants, 12 group leaders and a number of LSAs to ensure all children are carefully watched over and all participate to their maximum within the activities prepared for them by the staff. These activities were themed in previous years in order to allow a range of exploration and personal contribution to the content, with a number of children taking active roles amongst their peers to help others understand and partake what is being done in the class setting, or even when on outings.

Inspire’s Summer School Programme

Inspire – The Foundation for Inclusion, is the creation of two

leading NGOs working in the disability sector in Malta (The Eden

Foundation and the Razzett tal-Ħbiberija) merging together to help

over 1000 children and adults with learning and physical disabilities

across Malta and Gozo. Our vision is to see complete inclusion and

understand the needs of our clients by working closely with the

families, carers, the state, other NGOs and the community, together

adding value to civil society. This is done through the provision

of educational, therapeutic, social and recreational services that

together ensure a holistic approach to the individual’s needs.


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This year with the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in August and September, sports, the merits of and values therein will be shared amongst the children and activities geared towards making this year’s programme as fun and active as possible. Staff leading activities will have the opportunity to access numerous resources to enable their preparation in the best way possible, whilst also given training on making classes as accessible as possible to all children independently of their age and abilities.

Over and above the fun aspect of the Inspire Summer School, and of much importance to children with

disabilities, is the continuity of care they receive during the academic year during the summer break. At Inspire, they will have access to one of Europe’s best equipped Multi-Sensory Theatres where continued work on sensory skills, gross and fine motor skills development and tolerance may progress. This is further enhanced by the fine motor skills development addressed in arts, crafts and pottery; physical strengthening and mobility through therapeutic Horseback Riding, hydrotherapy and Drama; and social skills development through the inclusive participation in class activities and outings.

For further details on the Summer School Programme and application forms please contact Ms. Marlyn Debono on either 21 636 526 or [email protected].

Inspire’s Summer School Programme

“the idea of inclusion is also beautiful. It always fascinates

me how children with no special needs integrate and treat

other classmates with special needs respectfully and I think

this concept is the boost which helps the staff and everyone

involved overcome any problems encountered and continue

working day after day.” 2011 Group Leader


But every year, summer also means mosquitoes! Climate change and the resulting rise in humidity have made the problem of mosquitoes increasingly apparent. This has encouraged aggressive types of mosquitoes to become more frequent example the Asian Tiger mosquito which unlike most common mosquitoes flies, feeds and bites mainly during the day. This mosquito can also stand colder weather thus making it the one that causes most distress.

The new line of natural mosquito repellents by Chicco is a product line that is complete, safe and effective to delicately protect babies skin from all mosquitoes and other insect bites during the summer months. The active ingredient in this product line is Citrodiol which is of natural origin. The exclusive formula works efficiently both at night and during the day, providing excellent protection

There is no doubt, sumer is the best part of the year.

The sun makes us feel good and we like to spend a lot

of time out on the open.

against most common types of mosquitoes, including the Asian Tiger mosquito.

The mosquito repellent effect of Chicco products lasts longer than most natural mosquito repellents on the market. A single application will protect baby’s skin for up to 3 hours. When longer lasting protection is required, the product can be reapplied on exposed body.

All the products in the Chicco anti-mosquito product line have been dermatologically tested, thus they are safe and suitable for the most delicate skin. With no added alcohol, colourings and parabens, Chicco Zanza No products are specially adapted for Children’s skin, for pregnant women and in general for all the family.

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Chicco Summer Promotion Offer

A bag of 3 playful and squeaky toys – ideal for the sea and bath time is being offered FREE with a purchase of any 2 Chicco Summer protection products. Summer protection products include the Zanza range the Sun care protection.

Summer, Sun, Sea and…Mosquitoes!


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Here are some fun ways to introduce your child to the world of maths or keep them practicing through the

summer months. These maths exercises are so much fun they won’t even know they are practicing their maths

skills. And because children learn in different ways, we have arranged the maths exercises by learning style.

For the visual learnerGo on a number safariWhen you’re driving around town, have your child look for numbers in street and store signs, and license plates. Call out the numbers as you find them. Being able to recognize numbers up to 20 is an important skill at this age.

Connect the dotsThis old standby will help your child recognize number sequencing. Bookstores are full of coloring books with connect the dot themes (and don’t worry if your child only wants a Hello Kitty or Pokémon theme — it’s all about the numbers right now).

Make a phone callWrite the phone number of a friend or relative down on a piece of paper. Have your child dial the number to give her practice reading numbers left to right.

Maths

Estimate the weight of a household object Ask your child to guess the weight of the family cat, a dictionary, a glass of water. Then show her how to use a scale to find out the real weight. Have her estimate her own weight, and that of other family members. While her guesses may be way off, you’re introducing her to the concepts of weight and estimating.

Play pattern gamesFor example, give your child green and purple grapes. Have her arrange them in different patterns: purple, green, purple, green. Or green, green, purple, green, green. Look for patterns in nature: rings on a caterpillar, things that come in pairs — eyes, ears, hands. This activity will develop your child’s problem-solving skills and her abstract thinking.

Sock matchingEvery house hold has washing and loads of socks. Hand the freshly washed socks to your child and let them match the socks up in the right pairs.

For the physical learnerCount and sort household itemsMix up the knives, forks, and spoons from the silverware drawer and have your child group them by type and count how many are in each group. Do the same with your sock drawer (by color, by size), your child’s stuffed animal collection (group the animals by big and small; put all the bears together). Have your child help you fold and sort laundry. How many socks are there? How many T-shirts? Have her divide them into groups.

Go on a shape search around the houseLook for squares, triangles, circles, stars — any kind of shape. Have your child draw and cut different shapes out of construction paper.

Play with shape puzzles and blocksManipulating three-dimensional objects — playing with a shape-sorter box, for example — will introduce your child to basic geometry as well as help develop her fine motor skills and spatial reasoning. Moving two-dimensional shapes such as tangrams (a set of geometric pieces that can be arranged to form pictures) helps with spatial reasoning as well.

Make a counting bookThis activity has a reading and a math component: Have your child go through an old catalog or magazine and cut out all the items that start with the letter “A” and paste them onto a piece of construction paper. When you’ve gone through the list, count all the pictures on each page.

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Make a game out of snack time. For example, give your child a handful of goldfish crackers, and draw a picture of a fishbowl on a piece of white paper. Put the fish in the fishbowl and have your child count them. Take one out, and count again. Although basic addition and subtraction aren’t usually introduced until year 1, you can lay some of the groundwork now.

Make up dice or card games. You can introduce the concepts of greater than and less than with these classic game pieces. Roll a pair of dice. Ask your child which number is greater than the other — he or she will soon recognize the dot groupings by sight: five dots equals the number 5, etc. Or play War with a deck of cards. Because the higher card number wins the hand, your child will quickly learn to distinguish between the numbers.

For the auditory learnerListen to counting rhymes and songs. “Three little monkeys jumping on the bed; one fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, ‘No more monkeys jumping on the bed!’ Two little monkeys jumping on the bed...” Any variation on this counting rhyme introduces basic subtraction. Look for children’s games and music activity tapes such as the Wee Sing series that features songs about numbers.

Make a recipe with your child. Give your child the measuring cups and bowls and let her measure out the ingredients while you read the directions out loud.

An easy — and delicious — way to introduce concepts such as volume, weight, and even fractions.

This is simple math magic. Here are a few maths tricks for you to play. You can play these number tricks as instructed, with your parents or friends and amaze them with your math talent. Have some great fun with maths!

Trick 1: Phone Number trickStep1: Grab a calculator (You wont be able to do this one in your head) .Step2: Key in the first three digits of your phone number (NOT the area code-if your number is 0356-123-4567, the 1st 3 digits are 123).Step3: Multiply by 80.Step4: Add 1.Step5: Multiply by 250.Step6: Add the last 3 digits of your phone number with a 0 at the end as one numberstep7: Repeat step 6step8: Subtract 250step9: Divide number by 20

Answer: The 3 digits of your phone number

Trick 2: Missing digit TrickStep1: Choose a large number of six or seven digits.Step2: Take the sum of digits.Step3: Subtract sum of digits from any number chosen.Step4: Mix up the digits of resulting number.Step5: Add 25 to it.Step6: Cross out any one digit except zero.step7: Tell the sum of the digits. Subtract the sum of the digits from 25.

Answer: Inorder to find out the missing digit, subtract the sum of digits from 25. The difference is the missing digit.

Trick 3: 2’s trickStep1: Think of a number .Step2: Multiply it by 3.Step3: Add 6 with the getting result.Step4: divide it by 3.Step5: Subtract it from the first number used.

Answer: 2

Trick 4: Any NumberStep1: Think of any number.Step2: Double the number.Step3: Add 9 with result.Step4: sub 3 with the result.Step5: Divide the result by 2.Step6: Subtract the number with the number with first number started with

Answer: 3

Tricky Maths Tricks


It has been approximately 216 years since the invention of the process of glass sterilization, more

than 50 years after the introduction of the first homogenised baby food in Italy and 30 years since

Plasmon launched the Oasi concept.

So at this point it was time to turn back to the mothers and, through qualitative and quantitative research, ask about their perception of Plasmon products and the kind of improvement they would recommend. They all agreed that Plasmon is synonymous to high quality and complete peace of mind, when it comes to baby food. As well as being the only brand with a vast variety of flavours and products which are versatile enough to combine with simple ingredients found in the kitchen.

However mothers wished for more – they desire a product which is not only nutritious and of excellent quality but which is also true to taste, colour and flavour. This, they say, will enhance their child’s eating experience as well as further educate their palate.

To satisfy this need Plasmon invested heavily in research and new technology in order to be the first baby food company in Europe to produce baby food aseptically.

What does ‘aseptic’ mean?This means that during manufacture of the Plasmon product 5 times less heat is used thus resulting in more authentic colour, better taste and very fragrant.The new packaging is also innovative where we have a new tub which is re-sealable, light and transparent, ergonomic as well as an excellent oxygen-barrier.The tubs are produced in line with the product thus resulting in a more hygienic and cost-effective packaging process.

The advantages of the Plasmon aseptic process are several. Firstly we must mention the fact that since the product is exposed to 5 times less heat stress then the quality, both in appearance and in flavour, is immensely improved. Secondly the benefits for the environment are also huge since CO2 emissions are 50% less than for glass production.

In conclusion we have a brand new look which tastes better, looks and smells great and is packed in attractive and convenient packaging. Not just that, but we are also taking care of our kids` environment for a better tomorrow.

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Summer’s nearly here promising long, hot days outside. But as temperatures and humidity rise, so does the risk of dehydration. Young children are particularly

vulnerable; because their bodies don’t get rid of heat as efficiently as adults do.

When toddlers lose more body fluid by sweating or urinating than they replace by drinking, they can dehydrate. They’re much too busy playing in the sunshine or splashing about in the water to think about needing to take regular drinks. They’ve got too much running and having fun to do. That’s their job! It’s our job to keep our eyes on them because we know that even a small amount of dehydration can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature.

If you want your toddlers to have a safe and healthy summer, make sure your child is drinking enough. If you ware not sure, look out for the tell tale signs like a dry nappy or urine that appears a dark yellow, a dry and sticky mouth and thirst.

The easiest way to combat the possibility of dehydration is to make sure you always have a drink available throughout the day. Water is the most essential, but on hot days if your child will only drink a certain amount of water, keeping a chilled growing up milk drink in the fridge or cooler is a good idea. Growing up Milks are full of vitamins and minerals that are essential for growing kids and may help to provide a nutritional safety net. These milks can also be used to make a great chilled milkshake which children will love and long with water will help ensure they are well hydrated.

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Preparations are in full swing for Eden Leisure Group’s 10th annual Summer Club, and as the hot summer

months creep closer and energy levels peak, parents begin the search for a way to keep their kids busy and learning in a safe, vibrant, and entertaining

environment!

The Eden Summer Club offers the ideal option for children aged three to fifteen – with flexible scheduling and a choice between three sessions: July, August and September. Alan Montanaro’s ‘Fun Factory’ takes place every Monday & Wednesday, and as a new addition to these immensely popular drama sessions, actress and singer - Katherine Brown - will take on the role of official singing coach - offering attendees yet another professional mentor! Tuesday’s and Thursday’s are spent in the lanes learning the rules of bowling at the movies and enjoying exercise and physical games. Our fitness programme will now also incorporate an hour of hip-hop by dance gurus ‘Sharks on Earth’ for the older kids and qualified fitness coaches for both the younger and older kids.

Friday’s will have the kids out and about as they explore some of Malta’s greatest venues during our cultural outings. Scheduled trips include, amongst other, a visit to the beautiful Salini Bird Park; bread making at Ta Nenu in Valletta and a memorable and interactive tour of the Manoel theatre, on stage, under the stage and more! All activities are held under full supervision Applications are now open and can be downloaded from www.edenleisure.com/summerclub where you can also find more information about the club. Call 237 10 100 or email [email protected] to get in touch directly

The Eden Summer Club, A fun and flexible summer club, crammed with exciting activities!

Shop&Win

Congratulations to you all! All winners have been contacted by a member of our team in order to arrange collection of their prizes should they be to large to be received post.

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Win Swimming Lessons!!

What a great prize to win! Swimming Lessons with Aqua Kidz. The lessons are twice a week and they will start on the 23rd of July and will be finished on the 7th of September. The lessons will take place in the National Pool Complex Tal-Qroqq. Time and days will be decided with the winner of the lessons.

Would you like to win the Swimming Lessons with Aqua Kidz? Just fill in the voucher on the side and send it in. Or email your entry to: [email protected], make sure you put “Swimming” in the subject line. Make sure your entry is in before the 15th of July.

For more details on the swimming lessons from Aqua Kidz please contact them directly on: 79435134 or 79311696. Or send them an email: [email protected].

Lalaloopsy

The Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stich was sewn. Each doll has their own personality that comes from the fabrics used to make them. Lalaloopsy live in a whimsical world full of surprises. With you love and a little big imagination, the lalaoopsy magic can go on forever.

Would you like to be the new mummy to our Lalaoopsy? Just fill in the coupon on the side or email us your entry [email protected]. Don’t forget to put “lalaloopsy” in the subject line. Make sure your entry is in before the 1st of September 2012. For more information on Laloopsy, please contact Toyfrenzi on 9945 3871. Or visit the website: www.toyfrenzi.com

Moshi Monster Reward ChartYour little monsters will love this! Brightly coloured completely certified Moshi Monster Reward Chart that contains 30 reward chart pages in 3 different paterns with 4 sheets of stickers to use on the charts. Will your little monster finally be a good little monster?

We have a Moshi Monster Reward Chart to give away to 1 lucky readers. Just fill in the coupon on the side or email us your entry [email protected]. Don’t forget to put “Reward Chart” in the subject line. Make sure your entry is in before the 1st of September 2012.

Moshi Monster Reward Charts are available at all leading outlets and for trade enquiries you may contact Demattos and Sullivan Ltd tel 21342348.


An absolute must for any Moshi Fan, every watch is Moshi Monster themed. Each watch includes one interchangeable watch face, one detachable slap band and a secret code card to unlock exclusive games in the Moshi Monster World.

We have 1 watch to give away to one lucky reader. Just fill in the coupon on the side or email us your entry to [email protected]. Please put “Watch” in the subject line.

Moshi Monster watches are available at all leading outlets and for trade enquiries you may contact Demattos and Sullivan Ltd on tel 21342348.

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We have a purrrrrrrfect teapot to give away for a perfect cup of tea! Just fill in the coupon on the side or email us your entry to [email protected]. Please put “Teapot” in the subject line. Make sure your entry is in before the 1st of September 2012.

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