Returning to Work

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In this issue:
Returning
to Work
Christchurch Parents
Centre Committee
Christchurch South Parents
Centre Committee
Phone: (03) 360 3381 Email: [email protected]
Website: parentscentre.org.nz/christchurch
Facebook: facebook.com/ChristchurchParentsCentre
Postal Address: PO Box 20439, Bishopdale, Christchurch Centre Address: 2/2 Leacroft Street, Bishopdale, Christchurch
Postal Address: PO Box 33033, Barrington, Christchurch
Website: www.parentscentre.org.nz/christchurch-south
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChristchurchSouthParentsCentre
Email: [email protected]
President
Natasha Campbell
[email protected]
President (Acting)
Liz McNeill
[email protected]
Vice President
Kim Piercy
Secretary
Anita McKirdy
Treasurer
Emma Morar
[email protected]
Treasurer
Mark Williams
[email protected]
Office Co-Ordinator
Kim Piercy
[email protected]
Membership Officer
Tania Beynon
[email protected]
Secretary
Grants/Funding
Gayleen Lidgett
Fundraising/Events
Louise Cameron
[email protected]
Membership Officer
Office Co-Ordinator
360 3381
Volunteer Co-Ordinator
[Vacant]
[email protected]
Newsletter Co-Ordinator
Charlotte Daines
[email protected]
Pregnancy Education (Antenatal) Angela Edwards
[email protected]
Newsletter
/KiwiParent Distributor [Vacant]
Baby & You
Amberley Harding
[email protected]
Events Co-Ordinator
[Vacant]
[email protected]
Moving & Munching
Carmen Stanton
[email protected]
Marketing
[Vacant]
Hot Topic Nights
Cat Helms
[email protected]
Fundraising Co-Ordinator
[Vacant]
Funding
Rachel Davies
[email protected]
Parent Education Co-Ordinator Office Co-Ordinator
[email protected]
Online Administrator
[email protected]
General Committee
Susannah Black
Angela George
Nikki Cattle
Beth Schumacher
Tania Stent
Newsletter/Facebook Page
Liz McNeill
[email protected]
Email/KiwiParent Despatch
Louise Cameron
[email protected]
Natasha Campbell
[email protected]
Christchurch Parents Centre is a non-profit voluntary organisation which
relies on volunteers to carry out the work that we do supporting expectant parents, new parents and families.
If you would like to join our Committee as a general role or to take on
one of the vacant positions above, please contact Natasha. We would
love to meet you and welcome you along to our very relaxed monthly
dinner and committee meeting dates.
If you are interested in one of our vacancies we would love to hear from
you. Further detail available on our website. Please contact us via email
or Facebook.
Monthly meetings… did you know that all members are welcome at our
monthly meetings? If you are interested in finding out what happens at a
meeting, we would love to see you!
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From the Editor…
Hello everyone!
So, this edition we’re focussing on
returning to work. As a solo-mum to
my (almost 4 year old) Oliver, returning
to work was a necessity, however I was
conscious not to rush into it. I really
struggled with the dilemma of needing
to go back to work vs not really wanting to! I knew for it to be successful I
had to make sure the timing was right thankfully I had the option to wait (just
a little bit longer).
While Oliver was very little I was able
to continue dabbling in my Graphic
Design work and “kept a hand in”.
When he was 18mths I got offered a
part-time, 2 days a week role which
was fine and Oliver went preschool.
Within 3 months I got offered a fulltime position - WHAT A SHOCK to the
system that was! I had a mortgage that
needed sustaining so the income was
required, but within a few months it
On the cover…
Oscar (3.5yrs) and Archie (11mths) at
Orana Park.
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quickly became apparent that it wasn’t
working. Unfortunately I had a boss
who wasn’t understanding or supportive (even though I never took any time
off) and the pressure was mounting.
I managed to last 9 months before I
couldn’t take it anymore - my relationship with Oliver was suffering and I was
becoming a very grumpy mummy!
I now have an amazing part-time job
in a new company where my bosses
and colleagues understand what it
means to be a parent! I’m also able to
continue to run my own graphic design
business from home (working after
Oliver has gone to bed). Our home life
is much happier and the elusive worklife balance actually exists (most of the
time!).
If you are returning to work (or thinking about it) - good luck!
Steph
[email protected]
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CSPC Acting President Message
Inspirational People: Louise Van
Tongeren
Feeling good and looking great
when you’re a mum
Committee Member Profiles
Parent Education Courses
Returning to work after
maternity leave
What do I need to think about
when finding an ECE provider?
Petite Kitchen Blog: Healthy
Offerings
Cover Baby Search &
Newsletter Advertising
New Arrivals!
Noticeboard
Member Discounts & Support
Network
Committee Vacancies…
Christchurch Parents Centre
Mum Susannah says “Oscar wanted
to go in buggy and I refused to carry
chubba so he took care of Archie. Not
long after taking the photo he returned
to walking complaining Archie was too
heavy!”
We’re seeking a photo for our next
edition of Bumps & Bubs. See page 19
for more information.
In this issue…
Marketing Co-Ordinator
Fundraising Co-Ordinator
Newsletter/KiwiParent Distributor
Christchurch South Parents Centre
Funding Team
Pregnancy Education and LP Co-ordinator
Advertising & Marketing
If you are interested in any of these vacancies, we’d love to hear from you
To protect the privacy of our members and the new arrivals at
Parents Centre it is preferred that your e-copy of
‘Bumps & Bubs’ is not forwarded onto others.
Thank you for your consideration.
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President’s Message
Natasha Campbell
Christchurch Parents Centre
stone. On the other, you really look
forward to having your income and
adult conversation back; well this is
how I felt anyway.
Hello and welcome back to another
fun filled year.
I hope you all got to have a well-rested
break away from work and other commitments to spend some quality time
with your families and loved ones.
Over the Christmas holidays we said
goodbye to Gayleen, our Office Coordinator. Thank you Gayleen, for all your
hard work; we are glad you are staying
on our committee as it wouldn’t be the
same without you. Kim Piercy is going
to take over the Office Coordinator role
and be in the office on Wednesday and
Thursday mornings and I will be in on
Monday mornings.
We are still on the hunt for some
enthusiastic people to come join our
awesome committee. If this sounds like
it is too much of a commitment then
we have a few small roles up for grabs.
When I returned to work after having my first child, Stephanie was 10
months old and I attended preschool
with her for the first week to make
sure that she was going to settle and
get used to the teachers. After a few
days she was waving goodbye to me as
if I was cramping her style. This made
my return to work so much smoother
than I had planned it to be. Marshall,
my second child, was the same. He was
7 months old when I returned to work
and wasn’t fussed - so long as he had
a clean nappy and a full belly, he was
good to go.
Until I had my third child I didn’t realise
how lucky I was to have such happy
children when it came to child care.
Emily (2y, 9mths) is a real mummy and
daddy’s girl. I’m not sure if this is her
nature or if it’s because up till now
we have had no need to send her to
These job titles are;
• Marketing Co-Ordinator
• Fundraising Co-Ordinator
• Newsletter/KiwiParent Distributor
We also have a friends of committee
email list for one off events. If you
would like so more information please
send me an email to
natasha.chchparentscentre@yahoo.
co.nz
Returning to work: My experience.
Returning to work is something I believe every parent has mixed feelings
about on one hand they don’t want to
leave their precious little gem as you
worry that they won’t cope without
you or you are going to miss a mile-
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preschool being a stay at home mum.
On her own she has been struggling, so
together we were both loving Kindergarten and I think the teachers loved
having an extra set of hands. Unfortunately, this year, she is going to have
to stay on her own, so please wish me
luck and I will keep you updated on her
progress.
As you can see, really, all we can do is
go with the flow and help our children
feel loved and safe in any new environment, help them make a bond with the
teachers and hope they have fun being
a child and making fantastic painting
for us as parents to treasure forever.
Natasha
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(Acting) President’s Message
Liz McNeill
Christchurch South Parents Centre
Welcome to our first edition of Bumps
and Bubs for 2015. I hope that you
had fun filling the Christmas stockings
and that there were plenty of fantastic
family times had over the break.
We are yet to have our first committee
meeting of 2015, but when we do, we
will be setting some goals for the year
ahead, and looking at how we can best
meet the needs of our community.
In 2014, we were able to bring some
quality speakers and seminars to our
members, rebuild interest in our Baby
and You parenting classes, gain a larger
membership and continue to provide
two extra Pregnancy Education classes
(which are unfunded by the CDHB)
through our own fundraising and grant
applications. Unfortunately, every
year we have to turn many expectant
couples away because we can’t provide
a class for them. This is very disheartening for us. South and South-West
Christchurch is one of the fastest growing areas of the city, and Selwyn, which
is part of our catchment, is the fastest
growing district in New Zealand. We
will continue to look to provide more
classes (when we can source further
funding) for parents-to-be because Parents Centre is often their first choice
over other providers of Pregnancy Education. Continuing with the positives,
we have two new Childbirth Educators
training or beginning to deliver education, so, welcome to Amy and Jan who
join Maria and Katrina, our current
educators.
We have a great editorial team who
would love to get some feedback from
our members and readers so we know
what you want to read about and what
we can do better. Every year, our team
meets up to thrash out some themes
for the year ahead, decide on regular
features and do a general reflection
on the past year. We are so fortunate
to have the outstanding skills of our
Editor, Steph Holt, who has worked
tirelessly over the past two years to
refine ‘Bumps and Bubs’ to our current
professional A4-size magazine-styled
newsletter. Please let us know if you
would prefer to receive your newsletter by email – more cost effective for
us and for the environment – but we
are happy to still send out a hard copy
if you request it instead.
tion come true! We are a committed
committee of ten, but we need some
new faces and ideas and enthusiasm
onboard. If you are interested in any
of the below vacancies or would like to
find out more about being on committee, please email us at chch.south@
parentscentre.org.nz or PM us on our
Facebook page. We are open to welcoming any interested people to our
meetings, so that you can see if our
committee is the right place for you.
This edition is about returning to work
after taking a break for parenthood
reasons. It is something that we all
have to consider at various stages
so we hope that you find something
useful in these pages. I am beginning
a part-time contract position this year
having left teaching nearly five years
ago. In the interim, I have been back in
the classroom as a relief teacher, but
the time had come to apply and get a
job for 2015. Unfortunately, our younger son with multiple allergies, has now
developed anaphylaxis, so that brings
its own challenges and stresses. Not
just at home, but particularly now that
I am relying on his childcare teachers
to follow an Anaphylaxis Action Plan
should this awful happening repeat
itself. I know that I will be on edge a bit
for the first while, but I am looking forward to starting my new job and since
I am only working for two days a week,
I will still be spending a lot of time with
him and his older brother, who is due
to start school mid-year. Hmm, something else to juggle – school drop-offs
and pick-ups…
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PARENTS CENTRE
Lastly, if you made the New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer, or give
something back to the community…
we would love to make that resolu5
Have a fabulous February!
Liz McNeill
VACANCIES
Advertising & Marketing
We have a new marketing initiative
so we need a keen person to fit
the bill. The right person would be
involved in developing this further
and extending our profile in the
community. You would also work
in conjunction with the newsletter
teams at Christchurch South and
Christchurch Parents Centres.
Pregnancy Education
& LP Co-ordinator
This position involves liaising with
our Childbirth Educators, advertising
for /sourcing and communicating
with Liaison volunteers for our Pregnancy Education classes;
You won’t be required to take any
bookings or communicate with the
class attendees.
Funding Team
We require someone to join our
funding team to assist with writing
funding proposals and to source
new avenues for fundraising.
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INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR PARENTS IN CHRISTCHURCH…
Louise Van Tongeren
…founder of the Facebook Page
“The Under 5 Collective”
www.facebook.com/chchunder5s
Can you please tell us a bit about
yourself – who you are, your
family, your skills, hobbies etc…
I’m Louise, I have two sons aged 3.5
& 1 and I’m currently at home full
time with them. My husband and I are
Christchurch born and bred, we love
raising our sons here and discovering
new adventures to take them on. I’ve
worked in early intervention, early
childhood music and as a professional
singer on the side so my background is
a little varied - but I love learning about
children, parenting and all of the fun
and chaos that comes with that! We
love doing things with the boys - especially things that give them the chance
to play in nature, and we also love
getting out without them occasionally
and trying out the new places popping
up all over the city. It’s exciting to go
out and end up somewhere we’ve
never been - the one upside to having
a slightly suspended social life!
The page was set up in January
2013 – why did you create it and
how did you choose the name?
I was walking in Hanmer, and it came
to me that it would be really helpful if
my Facebook mum friends, and perhaps their friends, could join forces to
share ideas and tips about what to do
with our children in Christchurch, and
keep each other up to date on what
was open / closed / moving since the
earthquakes. That night several hundred people joined and I realised I may
have opened a can of worms haha. I
only ever expected a couple hundred
people, but I love that it has grown
[currently liked by 8,500+], and while
it’s not able to be the platform it could
be given time and resources, I’m proud
of the little it does manage to achieve.
I chose the name because I wanted
something that would immediately
draw relevant people in when they saw
it, and to try and portray the idea that
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this is a forum where everyone can
contribute.
How do you come up with the
posts? Do you have to be selective
about what you post?
I am actually pretty selective, as I want
it to be highly relevant for parents of
under 5s, but sometimes I just also
really want to help someone out when
they ask :) I think there would be a
danger in it becoming a bit repetitive
or general, and I guess when that
happens, I will know that it has run its
course. I love that it gives me a small
outlet to think creatively, as that is one
thing I miss from time to time being
at home as a mum. I do try and steer
mostly clear of known controversial
topics simply because it then takes too
much time to admin some of the less
appropriate/helpful comments that I
don’t want littering the page. I respect
that everyone has differing opinions,
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I just don’t want to be the forum for
that. There’s enough of a mummy war
going on without giving it another
platform!
How much time would you spend a
week managing this page?
Hard to say! I’ve never really worked it
out, it’s not as much as some people
assume but more than I’d guess I’d
say. I can schedule posts in advance
which is enormously helpful. Often I
will set a weeks worth in the weekend
and then just check in once or twice
at naptime or in the evening to make
sure things are okay. Occasionally I
throw my hands up and ignore it all for
a day or two, and then inevitably I will
get a message that almost moves me
to tears and I am right back on board
again.
What have been some of the
highlights for you? Do you have
any favourite posts?
Highlights would be the way we were
able to reach out to people during
earthquakes and let them know if
things were open/closed/working - it
meant a lot to me that I was able to do
one small thing to help. I hadn’t been
much help at all being due with a baby
when the February quake hit, so it was
nice to feel like I contributed something! I actually love that people tag
their partners / friends in posts when
they recognise something that they
think their family or children would
love. It is such a small thing, but it
takes it from being just an online community to something in the real world,
and I love seeing people feel inspired
to take their children on an adventure, try something new or explore
this city and its surrounds as a family. I
also love that we have reunited a few
children with their cuddlies, reached
out to a handful of charities or families
in need and hopefully helped make
Christchurch seem like a great place
to settle and raise a family for those
choosing to stay or even move here.
What has been the most
challenging thing about it?
I’ve learned a little about time management, and I have learned a lot about
myself in this process. I guess one of
the hardest things would be situations
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that arise where I am sort of forced
to sit by and keep an eye on posts if
something negative is said. In general,
the negatives are pretty few and far
between and I can handle them as they
arise.
Do you have any goals for the
Under 5 page? How long do you
see yourself doing this or do you
have other projects in mind?
I always have projects in mind! For
now, this page is really helpful for me
as well - I get as much out of the ideas
shared as anyone, so while I have
under 5s at home I’d hate to see it disintegrate. It could be a lot more… we’ll
see. My goal for this year is to work out
where to take it next.
What advice would you give to
someone who is setting up a FB
page similar to what you have
created?
Know exactly what you are doing before starting, with a vision of what you
want to create in mind. Be clear about
the kind of community you are creating
within it and be very clear about your
boundaries. Don’t be put off by the 1%
- 99% of people appreciate the effort
and are worth persevering for.
What are some favourite things
that you like to do with your
children in Christchurch?
The paddling pools created in the sand
at Sumner Beach then playing at the
beautiful Brownlee Reserve on top of
Clifton Hill; the Canterbury Museum
with the Discovery room for children
(although I think we go just to gaze at
the dinosaur); the city council paddling
pools are a favourite in summer, we
love the one at Abberley Park; catching
the ferry to Diamond Harbour to go
fishing or crab hunting further around
in Charteris Bay; fishing and digging
at Moncks Bay by the yacht club and
picnics in beautiful places where the
children are entertained simply by being in natural surroundings - like Deans
Bush, Victoria park or Taylors Mistake.
What is the one thing that you
can’t live without?
Husband and children aside - its a close
call between wine and coffee. And
grandparents.
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What is one place in the world that
you would like to visit and why?
At the moment I am daydreaming
about travelling through South America. In some of these dreams, we take
the children to experience the vibrancy
and music of the streets throughout
the various countries that I’ve longed
to visit since I was young. In other moments, we leave the children with their
beloved grandparents for a couple of
weeks and explore by ourselves! Maybe I will have to convince them to join
us for a few days…
A book or film that you would
recommend to our PC members
This is really boring but that last book
I loved was Janet Lansbury’s Elevating
Childcare. But if parenting books are
cast aside, I would recommend The
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night
Time or the movie Once.
If you had 2 childless, work-free
hours, what would you do?
Go for a run followed by a takeaway
coffee, sitting on the beach, then a
really long shower and sitting down
with a magazine after a sweeping tidy
away of toys and socks and sippy cups.
Or meet a (hopefully also child-free)
friend for a walk and a coffee.
This is the first interview of an inspirational person in our community
and we hope that this will become
a new regular feature in ‘Bumps
and Bubs’. If you know of someone
who has made a difference for yourself, other parents or families please
contact us!
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Feeling good and looking
great when you’re a mum…
This article is full of tips for Maternity Wear – whether it’s tops, pants or
underwear you’re after, for work or
home, for formal or casual, small or
plus size, short or tall, this guide to
maternity wear will prove invaluable.
Gone are the days when maternity clothing meant tent-like dresses
and oversized tees. Nowadays maternity clothes are stylish and practical
– and with so many designers and
stockists there is something to suit
everyone’s taste.
Like your pre-pregnancy wardrobe,
how much you spend and what labels
you choose to buy is up to you. There
are plenty of New Zealand based
maternity stores online and these
are easy to find via a ‘Google’ search,
but to save you some time we have
asked our committee and likers on
Facebook to share with us their finds
so you can all benefit from this.
So whether you’re buying second
hand or new, there are plenty of
places to find great looking maternity clothes and with a few basic pieces
you can create a maternity wardrobe
that really works. Make the most of
your new body and buy something
special that celebrates you, but
remember to consider the following
practicalities when choosing your
maternity clothes.
Maternity Tops
A few basic tops are a useful addition
to your maternity wardrobe, but they
don’t have to be tent-like shirts which
are 3 sizes too big. There are plenty of
maternity tops available with flattering
necklines and pleats and tucks which
grow with your belly. Many also have
double layers or discreet openings for
easy breastfeeding once baby is born.
When looking for maternity tops to
wear, consider the following:
What type of fabric is the top made of?
The fabric should obviously be stretchy
so that it grows with you, but it also
needs to be breathable and quick drying. Like it or not, when you’re pregnant your body acts like a hot water
bottle so you can often get sticky and
sweaty.
If you’re planning on wearing the top
after baby is born, look for fabric that
will absorb breast milk quickly and
without leaving a mark. Even when
using breast pads, you’re likely to have
a few leaks over your breastfeeding
months and if you’re in public it’s great
if they disappear as fast as possible.
Is the top ‘feeding friendly’? If you are
buying maternity clothes, it is good to
be able to use them after baby is born,
so look out for tops which are feeding
friendly. While it’s possible to breast
feed in any top, it’s nice to be able to
do so discreetly when you need to.
There are some great feeding friendly
tops on the market which allow you
to feed your baby without baring your
belly, back and boobs to the world.
What sort of neckline / bust line does
the top have? It’s not only your belly
that grows when you’re pregnant it’s
your bust as well! Look out for tops
with a flattering neckline and make
sure there is ample room across the
bust and back for you to grow.
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If you can still fit your pre-pregnancy tops, but have your growing belly
showing as mid-drift, you can use a
belly tube to disguise your tummy and
give the effect of a layered top. Belly
tubes can be bought from various fashion stores for around $30.
Maternity Pants and Skirts
Like it or not, you won’t still be wearing your favorite jeans when you’re 9
months pregnant and unless you’re
one of the lucky few, you won’t be
wearing them for a few months after
baby is born either. A couple of pairs
of plain cotton pants and a versatile
skirt are essential items for a maternity wardrobe. You can dress them up
with a pair of sparkly kitten heels and a
beaded belt, or dress them down with
a pair of sandals and a plain tee.
When looking for maternity pants
& skirts, consider the following:
The key thing to consider when buying pants or skirts is what type of
waistband they have. Obviously the
waistband needs to be expandable,
but it also needs to be comfortable.
Wide Lycra bands are great and can be
positioned over or under the belly, and
drawstring waistbands also rate highly
in the comfort stakes. Elastic bands
may be expandable, but they can get
uncomfortable, especially in the later
months.
Belly belts are a great way to make the
most of your pre-pregnancy buttoned
waistbands. They button onto your
existing button to extend the waistband, and come with fabric panels
which insert into the gap. They won’t
make your pre-pregnancy clothes last
all 9 months, but they are great for
using with your favorite clothes in early
to mid-pregnancy. You can find belly
belts in specialist maternity stores for
around $35-$40.
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make sure that you are wearing an
appropriate bra.
• Mum 2B
www.mum2b.nz
There are two main bra choices during
pregnancy:
• Egg Maternity
www.eggmaternity.com
Maternity bras
• Mrs Smith maternity
www.mrssmithmaternity.co.nz
Some maternity bras are suitable for
both pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Maternity bras are different to ordinary
bras in that they have detachable flaps
for easy feeding and extra support for a
rapidly changing bust. Buying a maternity bra is a really personal experience
– like normal bras you need to find one
that is comfortable for you.
Maternity Dresses
One nice dress is good to have in your
maternity wardrobe, especially over
summer. On the days when you feel
like a beached whale, dresses have a
way of making you feel beautiful, so
it’s definitely worth the investment.
There are plenty of styles to choose
from depending on whether you want
to disguise your bump or enhance it,
so don’t be tempted to buy an ordinary
dress which is simply 3 sizes too big.
The key things to consider when
buying a maternity dress are the
same as when you are buying a
top:
• Room to grow across the bust, back
and belly
• Breathable fabric
• Feeding friendly
If you’re only planning on buying one
or two ‘going out’ outfits for your
wardrobe, you will want to make sure
they are versatile. Choose a dress that
can be worn with or without a top, or
one that has changeable straps. The
classic 6-way dress has been around
for years and is still rated as one of
the ‘must haves’ by many pregnancy
magazines.
Maternity Bras For Those
Special 9 Months
As soon as you are pregnant your
breast size will increase, so you must
As maternity bras are designed to cater
for a rapidly changing bust, if fitted correctly one size should see you through
pregnancy and breastfeeding. Usually
women wait until at least 20 weeks to
move into maternity bras.
You will need at least 2 maternity bras,
and maybe an extra special one for
when you want to feel sexy!
Supportive, Sports Style Bra
Alternatively you can wear a sports
style supportive bra in pregnancy- get
it fitted correctly, to allow your breasts
to grow and your milk ducts to develop. Ensure that you never wear an
under wired bra in pregnancy (at any
stage) as these can affect the development of the ducts and glands that are
vital for breast feeding.
Then at around 36 weeks of pregnancy
get fitted for your maternity bra, which
will be suitable after the birth for feeding your baby.
While there are lots of online stores
which sell maternity bras, I suggest
you get properly fitted before making
any purchase. Any store which stocks
standard lingerie will also stock maternity bras. Maternity bras range from
$40, right up to $150 ish.
Useful Sites
• Breast mates
www.breastmates.co.nz
• HotMilk
www.hotmilklingerie.com
• LATCH – Nursing and maternity wear
www.latchwear.co.nz
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• 3 Bears Maternity
www.3bears.co.nz
• EZIBUY
www.ezibuy.co.nz
• Rock Your Bump
www.rockyourbump.co.nz
Retailers that sell maternity
wear (Christchurch)
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EZIBUY
Kmart
Pumpkin Patch
Jeans West
JK’s
Egg maternity
LATCH – Nursing and maternity
The fitting room
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Committee Profiles…
Meet two members of the Christchurch South Parents Centre: Tania Beynon & Amberley Harding
Tania Beynon
My name is Tania Beynon and I am currently the Membership Officer. I have
been on the committee for nearly four
years in various roles.
My family consists of my partner Steve
and our son Jesse who is nearly four.
I became a Christchurch Parents
Centre Volunteer because I wanted to
give something back. As a new Mum
I was inspired and supported by those
running my Baby and You course that I
wanted to help other new Mums.
My favourite holiday destination
is home on the West Coast where I
can be found hanging with family in
Punakaiki or out on Lake Brunner in
Moana.
My favourite book is Wuthering
Heights or The Vintners Luck.
The one thing I cannot live without is
‘my sleep’…my family would agree.
What I love about Christchurch Parents Centre is the inspirational Mums
I have met on the committee who are
truly amazing in how much they give to
others and the community.
The one baby product I couldn’t have
survived without was Jesse’s baby
wrap - took a long time to convince
him to give it up.
My top tip for new parents is listen
to your intuition…you are doing more
things right than you realise.
If I had two blissful, childless hours
I would have a girl’s pamper session
with my sister.
Amberley Harding
Hi, I’m Amberley Harding and I get to
organise the Baby and You courses for
Christchurch South Parents Centre. I
have an amazing husband, Josh, who
loves to cook and bake yummy goodies. My son Tobias has just turned 2
and makes me laugh every day with his
mischievous personality. Tobias was
born 10 weeks early due to me getting
sick with pre-eclampsia toxaemia and
was in the unit for 2 months. We also
help out with the Neonatal Trust because of this special journey we went
through.
these nights and decided to join the
committee last year.
I’ll never say no to chocolate… unless
I’m pregnant...!
My favourite thing to do with my child/
favourite place to visit with my child
is... Swimming! because… Tobias LOVES
the water! We have really enjoyed our
lessons at Bumble Bees Swim School
(a perfect set up for babies and toddlers!!) I love seeing the enjoyment
swimming and water play gives him.
I am trained as, and have worked as a
primary teacher. I’m currently working
part time relieving as we grow our family (no, I am not currently pregnant!)
The baby product that I couldn’t have
survived without is... Lansinoh (natural nipple cream). Feeding for me was
not a fun and easy experience and this
product helped ease the pain for sure!!
I became a CSPC volunteer because I
started out helping with being a Liaison
Person at the Antenatal classes for 2
reasons: 1) I never finished the course,
and 2) there was a need, and I wanted
to help out! I really enjoyed helping on
What tips can you share with parents
of premmie babies: first up: join a
support group. The Canterbury Neonatal Trust is our local group and is on
Facebook. Secondly: to take each day
as it comes! You’ll have great days and
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horrible days and many will try to understand what you are going through
but it is just a totally different world!
Accept help when you can, and focus
on the progress that today brought. I
am also happy to talk to anyone going
through this journey too!
If I had two blissful, childless hours I
would want to sleep but probably end
up cleaning as this is an impossible task
with my busy boy!
What I like the most about
Christchurch South Parents Centre is
that it is a friendly team to be a part
of! Great support and great people!
You should come find out at our next
committee meeting!
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Parent Education Courses 2015
Christchurch Parents Centre
Baby and You (0 – 3 Months)
Parenting with Purpose
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
4 March – 1 April 2015
22 April – 20 May 2015
Thursday 7:30 – 9:30pm
19 March – 23 April 2015
Consciously focusing on how you want to parent your child
is the first step in developing a great relationship with them.
This course encourages us to look at parenting styles and
how we want to parent our children. This is a six week, two
hour, evening course and all participants receive a workbook.
Advice and tips on surviving and enjoying those first months
with your newborn. This course runs one morning a week for
five weeks and includes the following topics:
• Sleeping, settling and feeding basics
• Baby development and milestones
• Baby massage
• Life changes and how to cope with them
• Car seats
Course fee: $20 for members, $40 non members
Course fee: $60 members, $80 non-members
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Term 1
Monday 9 Feb – 30 March & Thursday 12 Feb – 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April – 29 June & Thursday 23 April – 8 October
(*excludes 6 April EASTER, 27 April ANZAC)
Moving and Munching (4 – 9 MONTHS)
Thursdays 1pm – 2:30pm
5 & 12 March 2015
Exploring first foods and developmental stages for 4-9
months. This course is run over two sessions and includes
the following topics:
• Baby safety now they are mobile
• Developmental changes
• Introducing solids
• Establishing good nutrition
• How to prepare first foods
• Age appropriate foods
Course fee: $20 members, $40 non members
NB: We don’t run classes on public holidays, so for those of
you who wwould like to still attend that week can just come
along to the Thursday session the week before or after the
public holiday.
Over 1’s: Monday at 10.30am and Thursday at 10.45am.
Under 1’s: Monday 11.15am and Thursday 11.30am
Dancing, singing, instruments and action songs make up
some of the fun activities in this class. There are separate
classes for babies aged 0 – 12 months. Classes are held each
term.
MAGIC MOMENTS
Class fee: $30 members, $60 non members for a 10 week
term. Note: Costs are adjusted according to the number of
weeks in each term.
Dates to be confirmed (check out web page for updates)
Bookings are essential for all courses.
For all bookings and enquires please phone 360 3381
or email [email protected]
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Parent Education Courses 2015
Christchurch South Parents Centre
Baby and You (0 – 3 Months)
Moving and Munching (4 – 9 MONTHS)
BY1: 1 March – 20 April
MM1: 11 & 18 February 2015
MM2: 13 & 20 May 2015
Feeding | Sleeping & Crying | Changes | Massage & Touch |
Growth & Development | Health & Growth
7:30 - 9.30pm
7:30 - 9.30pm
This course is for parents of babies 4-8 months of age. Two
fun and informative evenings that will answer your questions
on child development and feeding issues in the months that
lie ahead.
This course consists of six sessions that you attend with your
baby. The structure of this course is relaxed and informal
with time for questions. A great opportunity for new parents to meet other parents experiencing the same joys and
challenges.
Moving: A specialist discusses baby safety now that your
child is mobile, the development of fine motor skills and
how you can assist, how babies learn through play and age
appropriate toys, the development of language and intellect
and how you can stimulate this.
Munching: A qualified Dietitian will discuss introducing
solids, good nutrition for all ages, drinks, snacks and treats,
teething and dental care, the child who won’t eat, iron rich
foods and food allergies.
FREE to Members; non-members $20. Bookings are essential. Please phone Carmen on 03 981 7799 or email
[email protected]
Cost: FREE to Christchurch South Parent Centre Members
and $30 for non-members.
Bookings are essential. Please email Amberley Harding at:
[email protected] or chch.south@parentscentre.
org.nz
Thank you to COGS for generously providing funding for these courses.
Hot Topic Night
We are thrilled to announce that the
Cloth Nappy Lady
is back again at Christchurch South Parents Centre
Wednesday March the 4th 2015
at 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: St Nicholas Church, 231 Barrington Street, Spreydon.
Further details to be posted on our Facebook page and webpage
or contact Cat Helms, Hot Topic Nights Co-ordinator, on [email protected]
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Returning to work after
maternity leave
To return or not to return to
work: that is the question…
Perhaps you are considering returning to work after the birth of a child
or additional children, thinking about
extending your leave or resigning from
your job so that you be with your
children for longer. Whatever your
decision, often making it is the hardest
thing. I initially took maternity leave
for 12 months when I had my first son,
which extended to 18 months and by
that stage I knew that I had to make a
tough decision – to resign from a job
that was stimulating and challenging
or return to it but put our son into fulltime childcare. I was torn but I wrote
my resignation letter. I didn’t become
a mum until I was 40, so had had the
chance to build a solid career in teaching since I was 22, plus had enjoyed a
three year OE, but I was long overdue
to have some time out from work. This
was the most perfect reason. My thenBoss gave me some good advice about
how easy it was to lose confidence in
your ability once you have extended
leave from the classroom – and she
was right! I got back into relief teaching for two days a week fairly smartly,
to ensure I didn’t find the transition
back too difficult. My son started at
a childcare centre for the two days
that I was available to work. Then our
second son came along and I repeated
the same process. Now though, with
registration problems looming due
to being out of teaching for over four
years, I have committed to a part-time
position which luckily is only for two
days a week. This means that I can
have the best of both worlds – spend
time with my boys and get back into
the classroom – I know this is the right
combination for me, so I guess it is
about finding what works best for you.
Sometimes it is not quite that easy
though – you might have financial
commitments, are a single parent,
want to pursue your career – sometimes you have to go back to work because there is no other option. Thanks
to Amy Wildash, from Whakatane
Parents Centre for some of the ideas
below about the considerations that
you may need to make when deciding
if, when and why to go back to work.
What is your motivation – why
are you returning to work?
Paying the bills
The answer to this question may seem
obvious “to pay the bills” but try and
be detailed and specific. Do you need
to earn a certain amount? Could
you manage on less? What are your
family’s financial goals? Do you need to
work to maintain financial security for
your family?
Enjoying your work
For many women the issue is more
complex. Be honest with yourself. If
you want to return to your job, start a
new career or retrain, then do it. We
spend a large part of each day at work
and it can become an important part of
life, providing social networks, personal satisfaction, interest and stimulation
and a sense of identity. Being a stay at
home mum brings its own challenges
and not everyone wants to do it. For
many mums part time work offers the
best of both worlds.
Keeping current
Depending upon your workplace,
industry and career history you may
be concerned about falling behind in
terms of technology, work practices
and that an extended absence may
affect your longer term prospects. Options like part time work, job sharing
and contract work might be viable
alternatives to fulltime employment.
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Impact upon family life
Division of labour at home
Many families will need to reorganise
their household tasks when everyone
is out of the house all day. Try to avoid
doing everything yourself, no point in
trying to be superwoman.
Hours of work
If you are going part time consider
carefully the days and hours that work
best. Some women like to have their
working days spread throughout the
week, others prefer to get them out of
the way all at once. Does it make more
sense for you to work fewer long days
or several shorter ones? The hours
that you work may influence the childcare options available to you. Working
from home for some of the time might
also be an option in some workplaces
and this could give you more flexibility.
Job sharing is also a possibility in many
workplaces and can work very effectively.
Flexible work options
Don’t be put off if your employer has
not previously embraced flexible work
options. Be prepared to demonstrate
the advantages of different options. If
you have been working for your employer for at least 6 months you have
a “right to request” flexible working
arrangements. Your employer has a
“duty to consider” seriously any requests from their employee. The
Department of Labour website has
a raft of useful information regarding how to approach your employer,
including examples and templates of
letters and forms to use. Remember
this can also apply to your partner.
Go to www.dol.govt.nz and click on
the Employment Relations tab > Best
practice > Work-life balance.
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A time to reflect and refocus
Being on leave is a good time to reassess your career and life goals. Even
if you think you will continue in the
same role that you had before you
may wish to alter your focus or look for
opportunities to move into a different
area. Bear in mind that if you change
employer you may well lose benefits
such as accumulated sick leave. Self-assessment and reflection is a challenging part of the process but time spent
doing this allows you to move forward
with greater confidence. A good place
to start is to consider the following:
Myself – I’m this kind of person?
• What interests and motivates me?
• What are my values?
• What satisfies me?
My assets – I have these to offer:
• What is my knowledge base?
• What personal and professional
relationships do I have?
• What are my best skills and attributes?
• How do I learn best?
My vision – I want this for me:
• What does personal success look
like for me?
• What does career success look like
for me?
• What would be my ideal work place
including things such as flexibility
and hours?
A good way to do this is to have a note
book or whiteboard handy and to note
ideas or thoughts when they come to
you. Don’t forget that sometimes close
friends and family members can offer
useful insight.
Don’t sell yourself short
Many people, teens and adults alike
fail to recognise the range of abilities
that they have especially if these haven’t been officially “recognised” with a
certificate or title. One way to address
this is to brainstorm all the areas of a
person’s life eg: education, work experience including part time and casual,
hobbies, sport, community involvement, travel etc and then detail exactly
what each area involved. For example
playing in a netball team demands
team work, commitment, physical
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fitness and communication skills, being
treasurer for the netball club requires
attention to detail, accounts experience, high level of trust, communication skills, knowledge of organisations
and procedures.
Household and family management
provides you with the opportunity to
develop several skills including the
following:
• Evaluation, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Skill in doing precise, detailed and
accurate work
• Book-keeping, budgeting and maths
skills
• Skill in organising and co-ordinating
activities and other people.
These are all skills and knowledge that
are useful in the workplace and give
a more rounded picture of you as an
individual than a simple list of your
work history.
Building Skills
Sometimes this exercise may reveal
some gaps or areas where you would
like to build your skills. There are many
ways to do this. Investigate night classes or weekend courses run by local
educational institutions, particularly in
areas such as business or computing.
Another great way to develop your
skills is to volunteer in the community. Volunteering could be related to a
sport or hobby or to a charitable organisation. In addition to valuable experience volunteering can also provide
a foot in the door to a paid position
and help you develop your networks.
These are some of the transferable
skills involved in volunteering.
• Planning and organisational skills
• Writing skills, including report writing
• Problem solving
• People and communication skills
• Bookkeeping, budgeting and maths
skills
Playcentre, Parents Centre, Toy Library
and Plunket are just some examples of
organisations that are always welcoming volunteers. Consider also the local
primary school and www.volunteeringnz.org.nz for other ideas and opportu15
nities.
It may be that you have identified a
need to retrain or go into formal study.
Whilst you are having a career break
might be a good time to do this.
There are many ways to study these
days: part time, on the job, online,
onsite, block courses, night classes,
correspondence etc.
Check out www.studylink.govt.nz for
information on loans and allowances.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have
the entry requirements for a course,
get in touch with the provider, often
they can assess your work and life
experience and provide you with extra
support if necessary.
Your CV
Once you have identified your skills, experience and knowledge a good place
to keep all this information is in your
CV. Careers NZ (www.careers.govt.
nz) has some excellent tools to help
you create your CV and once you have
written a master CV you can adapt it to
different job opportunities.
Keep it straightforward and accurate.
Have someone else check it out and
proof read it for you. Remember you
have a lot to offer, so have confidence
and go for it.
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What do I need to think about
when finding an ECE provider?
Thanks to Amy Wildash of Whakatane Parents Centre
Today there is a wide range of childcare
options for your child – independent,
privately-owned centres, community
preschools , kindergartens and schools
based on educational philosophies
such as Montessori or Rudolf Steiner.
How can you decide which is the best
place for your child/ren? There are a
number of factors to consider when
choosing the right place for your child.
• Location of service – close to home
or work
• Hours and frequency of sessions.
• Affordability including whether you
can receive a subsidy for child care.
• What is the expectation of your
involvement as a parent?
• Do you need or want to stay with
your child?
• What is their teaching philosophy?
• Is there a waiting list?
Talk to other parents, Plunket, Ministry
of Education.
Look at Education Review Office reports www.ero.govt.nz and at websites
of service providers
Visit your options • With your child when children are
there
• Make sure you speak to someone in
charge.
Here are some questions to consider
asking or researching about on the
internet:
Day to day running of the Centre
• Who operates / owns the centre?
• Children / staff ratio?
• Do one or two key teachers work
with your child?
• Staff qualifications?
• Who are the relieving staff?
• What professional development is
undertaken?
• How do they encourage learning?
• How are under 2’s catered for?
• How do they meet the needs of
different children?
• What is the daily routine?
• How do they manage sleep?
• What is their policy on behaviour
guidance?
• What is their policy on sick children?
• How can parents have input into the
service?
• How do transitions between rooms/
onto school operate?
Costs
• What happens if your child is sick or
on holiday?
• Do you have to pay for public holidays even though you can’t attend?
• Does the centre qualify for subsidies?
• Are there extra donations required?
Food
• What does the centre provide?
• What are the routines around food?
• How do they cope with specific food
needs/allergies?
Sleep
• When do sleep times happen? Are
they flexible?
• Where do they sleep?
• Which strategies do the staff use?
Indoor Play Area
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Range of play equipment?
Safety?
Sleep/rest areas?
Hygiene?
Messy play area?
Reading area?
Outdoor Play Area
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Safety
Sand / water / carpentry?
Supervision?
Can they create their own play
spaces
Teaching Philosophy
• Does the centre follow a specific
philosophy eg: Montesorri, Rudolf
Steiner etc
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• Is the focus on learning through play
or a more academic programme?
• Is learning self-directed and child led
or does is follow a set curriculum?
What is the “feel” of the centre?
• Are the children happy, busy, laughing?
• Is the centre well cared for and open
to whanau?
• Is there plenty to do?
• Is it safe and secure?
• Are teachers warm, approachable
and professional?
• If choosing home based care, who
are the other people that your child
will come in contact with?
• What activities will your child do
outside the home?
Tips for settling your child at a
centre:
• Talk to the staff
• Begin with short periods of time to
start with.
• Tell your child when leaving and
coming back.
• Once you have said goodbye – go.
• Have a regular routine.
• Discuss any health needs, religious
or cultural beliefs.
• Try to be involved even for a few
minutes at pick up or drop off.
References & Useful Websites:
www.minedu.govt.nz
www.ohbaby.co.nz
www.ero.govt.nz
www.lead.ece.govt.nz
www.montessori.org.nz
www.playcentre.org.nz
www.nzkindergarten.org.nz
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SOMETHING TO HELP WITH THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION…
The Petite Kitchen Blog
…treats us to some healthy offerings
www.petite-kitchen.com
prepared baking tray and knead slightly
(it will be a little crumbly don’t worry).
Place a piece of baking paper on top
of the dough and using a rolling pin,
roll out the dough to around half a cm
thick. Remove the top piece of baking
paper then using a knife, score criss
cross lines in to the dough.
Liz McNeill
Was your New Year’s resolution to
eat healthy foods in 2015 or to lose
weight? This is a bit off the topic of
our theme, this time which is returning to work, but food is something
constantly on our children’s lips,
faces, hands and on our minds as we
try to conjure up something yummy
that is also healthy, doesn’t take
too long to make and doesn’t need
unusual ingredients that we don’t
have in the pantry.
I have a favourite blog that I follow
– many of you will have heard of Dr
Libby and may have her new cookbooks – well, it isn’t her, though I
have liked the recipes that I have
been lucky to sample – no, I am referring to The Petite Kitchen blog.
Eleanor Ozich’s daughter had severe
eczema and mood swings, so after a
visit to a Naturopath diagnosed her
suffering from Gut and Psychology Syndrome (also known as GAPS)
Eleanor set out to cure her through
wholefoods. Her blog is filled with
beautifully styled photos of sumptuously healthy (is that an oxymoron?)
food that accompany the recipes.
There are lots of gluten free and
vegan options and both savoury and
sweet recipes. You may need to add
some different ingredients to your
shopping list but it is worth taking
a look at her blog and the photos of
her gorgeous children. Here are a
couple of recipes for starters:
SUNFLOWER, SESAME &
HERB CRACKERS
These salty, crunchy, and incredibly
delicious crackers are made purely
out of sunflower and sesame seeds.
I have added a little garlic and herbs
for an extra taste kick. Feel free to add
what ever tickles your fancy, let your
tastebuds do the talking.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden
brown. Allow to cool completely, then
using your hands, break along scored
lines and serve. Makes around 20
crackers. Will keep in an airtight container for 1 week.
These seriously must be the healthiest
crackers I have ever tasted. The perfect
snack when feeling a little peckish.
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 3 tsp garlic granules (I have also
used 3 garlic cloves instead)
• 1 tbsp dried herbs
• 3-5 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a
tray with baking paper.
Place the sunflower seeds , salt and
garlic granules in to a food processor.
Process on high for 2-3 minutes or until
the seeds become a dense flour like
consistency.
Add the sesame seeds, dried herbs and
olive oil, pulse to combine. With the
food processor running on low, slowly
start to add the water one tablespoon
at a time. The mixture will start to
come together in a dough like consistency. Transfer the mixture to the
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ZESTY APRICOT, PUMPKIN
SEED & LEMON FUDGE BALLS
Here is a quick spring recipe to celebrate the weekend.... These brilliantly
zesty apricot, pumpkin seed & lemon
fudge balls are great little snacks and
take 5 minutes to make! Simply add
the following in to a food processor:
• 1 cup nuts of your choice
• ½ cups pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup dried apricots, a drizzle of
honey,
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• Zest and juice of one lemon.
Process until the mixture starts to
come together. Shape in to balls, and
then roll in shredded coconut.
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New Arrivals…
Congratulations!
Michelle Watson & Grant McLachlan
welcomed Beau Sydney
Kimilla & Sam Drummond
welcomed Harvey Peter
Gwen & Brett Drewitt
welcomed Esmi Mary
Hannal & Richard Wall
welcomed Delaney McKenna
Kelly Maaka & Daniel Reynolds
welcomed Millie
Alison & Peter Cain
welcomed Florence Mary
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welcomed Arthur Griffen
Claire & Deane Brownlie
welcomed Eve
Harriette McLeod & David Gadd
welcomed Amelia Jan Lily
Nadene & Simon Brouwer
welcomed Beatrix Jean-Giselle
Melissa & Scott Tizzard
welcomed Morgan Eileen
Claire and Dave Swadel
welcomed Max
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We’d LOVE for you and your
new arrival to be a part of
this regular section!
All members will be able to have their birth
announcement of their precious new arrival
published in this section.
Please send your announcement to
[email protected].
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Storage King are proud to support the
Christchurch South Parents Centre.
Mention where you saw this ad and receive
10% off on your storage and packing requirements
from either of our two Christchurch stores!
980 Ferry Road
03 384 4801
444 Blenheim Rd
03 343 1500
www.storageking.co.nz
BUMPS & BUBS
FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015
Membership Discounts
Support Network
Thanks to these great businesses for offering great
specials* to our members!
Cheeky Monkeys
1020 Ferry Road P: 384 4430
www.cheekymonkeys.co.nz
Book a party and receive a FREE
personalised photo DVD of your
child’s party!
Class Hair Design
Little Miss & Little Mister
littlemissandlittlemister.co.nz
P: 377 7119
Barrington Mall, opp Postie Plus
Pamco
15% off all in-salon services
Quality Nursery Furniture
2 Leacroft St, Bishopdale
www.pamcocots.co.nz
Coffee Culture
The Palms, Shirley P: 385 5588
20% discount on hot drinks with
Coffee Culture card
Parent Line
Private, confidential assessment, counselling and education to gain assistance
to overcome the effects of alcohol
and drugs.
Personal and family support for the
troubled and anxious parent.
Barnardos
348 3391
0800 787 797
10% off all purchases $80 and
over (excludes Bobux shoe purchases)
123 Farrington Ave P: 359 8606
Alcohol & Drug Helpline
366 3923
Family services include family day care,
home based childcare, childcare centres, family support, family counselling
and supervised access.
Breastfeeding:
La Leche League
10% discount
Pregnancy Massage in
Papanui
- Jeanette Spencer
Canterbury breastfeeding helpline:
338 8447
Budget Advisory Services
15% off photography
10% discount on your
first massage
Disposable Briefs
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
Creative Images
Photography
694 Ferry Road P: 982 4624
www.disposablebriefs.co.nz
Quote “parents centre” in the
special instructions when placing
your order to receive 3 packs for
the price of 2!
Breastfeeding support
and information.
Monthly meetings in local areas.
P: 354 5589 or 021 106 4061
366 3422
Advice and assistance with household
debts. Interviews in the office or home.
Christchurch Association of
Gifted Children
Linkwater RD1 Picton P: 03 574 2806
www.smithsfarm.co.nz
960 1262
Support, information and advice.
Antenatal and other courses available
for all parents.
10% discount (off season only)
Wheelie Fit Mums
Electra-Call
Canterbury Ltd
Phone Dean
P: 021 2769 378 or 323 4070
10% discount on labour
Heart to Heart Baby Wrap
E: [email protected]
P: 382 2219 or 022 6415 099
www.babywrap.co.nz
Citizens Advice Bureau
Postnatal stroller based exercise
for mums
www.wheeliefitmums.co.nz
P: 960 9695 or 021 465 943
0900 367 222
Help and information related to services available in Christchurch and greater
Christchurch.
10% discount off regular price
Personal Training
www.WYBO.co.nz
First 2 sessions FREE!
Midwifery Resource Centre
365 2789
Centre for resources and information
relating to midwives and childbirth
services.
10% discount
Miscarriage Support
www.miscarriage.org.nz
Multiple Birth Support
* conditions apply to some offers, please contact individual supplier for details.
359 9300 or 359 9739
23
Plunket Line
0800 933 922
Postnatal Depression
Support
Princess Margaret Hospital
Mother & Baby Unit: 337 7708 or
Plunket Family Centre: 348 9447
Pregnancy Help Canterbury
385 0556
Providing free and client focussed practical assistance, information and advice
during pregnancy and early childhood.
Relationship Services
366 8904
A service which specialises in relationships and the impact of children on
couple relationships.
S.I.D.S.
364 8747
S.A.N.D.S Canterbury
348 5312
115 Main South Rd,
Upper Riccarton
P: 348 1528
348 9447
For any problems related to parenting
new babies, feeding, sleeping etc.
Mobile unit for home visits. Daytime
visits to unit.
Management of colic through dietary
advice and on-going support for
parents.
Parenting information and support. Advice and finding ECDU
facilities in your area.
In Step
Plunket Family Unit
24hour telephone counselling and
information for anyone concerned or
affected by cot death.
Early Childhood
Development Unit
$5 off each baby wrap order.
Please order through [email protected] and quote membership number.
Petersgate Counselling
Centre
Colic Support Group
389 4005 or 342 4350
Work Ya Bum Off
381 1040
021 103 4911
[email protected]
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support
group, offering support for miscarriage
and ectopic pregnancy (incorporating
induced labour due to foetal abnormalities)
WEDRIC
366 7726
Food and body image issues for
women.
Women’s Refuge
0800 1 Refuge
Temporary emergency accommodation
for women and children.
Information and counselling.
20
%
DAY ONLY!
OFF
20
%
OFF
WITH COUPON ONLY!
VALID FOR ONE DAY ONLY!
14 FEBRUARY 2015
FOR ONE
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SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015
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