www.momsmatter.co.zaSUMMER 2018/19

Moms Matter East London

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Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Moms Matter. Thank you for welcoming our publication into your home, we hope you

enjoy the read!

I think every year I hear myself saying “this year has gone by so quickly”, and here I am saying the same thing to family and friends. It has once again been a hectic year with many lows and highs throughout.

In this issue we have been spoilt by The Beauty Clinic who have a competition running till end December. THREE lucky Moms Matter readers will win Pedicures for 12 months!! Find the advert on Page 3 and following details on how to enter.

On a personal note I would like to thank our loyal advertisers, without your support this publication would not be possible and to the readers, we hope you enjoy this issue.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you All!!!

Kind regards

Happy Summer

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Editor’s letter

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Three lucky

readers can

win pedicures

for 12 months!

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THREE lucky Moms Matter readers will win Pedicures for 12 months !Question: What is the address of The Beauty Clinic? Email your answer to: momsmattermagazine@gmail.comClosing date: 31/12/2018Winner will be notified via email

Thanks to The Beauty Clinic, 12 Tyrell Rd, Berea

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Chunky Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredIents

100g plain flour¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda¼ tsp baking powder¼ tsp salt125g unsalted butter175g soft brown sugar25g caster sugar1 x egg1 tsp vanilla extract50g walnuts, chopped175g porridge oats50g dark chocolate, chopped

Method

STEP 1

Heat the oven to 180c/

fan 160c/gas 4. Mix the

flour, bicarb, baking

powder and salt in a

bowl. Cream the butter,

sugars, egg and vanilla

with electric beaters. Stir

in the flour mixture, then

add the nuts, oats and

chocolate.

STEP 2

Line 2 baking sheets

with non-stick baking

parchment and drop

large tbsps of dough

onto them. Press

down gently. Bake

for 8-10 minutes until

light golden. Let cool

for 5 minutes before

transferring to a wire

rack.

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Sibling rivalries remediesPerhaps you have a new baby on the way and are feeling nervous about how your toddler might respond? Or do you have a preschooler and a toddler locked in combat most hours of the day? Know that you’re not alone and that the struggle is completely, noisily real …

When does it happen?

Some children get along well from day dot, while others (much to their parents’ distress) are less harmoniously matched.

Sibling rivalry is especially common when chil-dren are the same gender and/or close in age or when a new baby makes an appearance.

Kids are keen to commandeer their parent’s at-tention and confirm their place in their parent’s heart. They’re also seeking to define their indi-viduality and show they are separate to their siblings. Factors such as children’s temperament and personality quirks also come into play in sibling stoushes.

While this kind of rivalry may have mums and dads totally on edge, experts tell us that children are often much less bothered by these flare-ups and consider them a normal part of sibling life. Thankfully as social skills develop, sibling rivalry usually becomes less of a problem.

Softening the blow

It’s not really possible to rule rivalry out altogeth-er, because kids will indeed be kids, but there are a few commonsense things to be mindful of as you grow your family. Sibling rivalry rates are lower in families where kids feel they are treated similarly by both parents and where their place in the family is respected and valued. Keeping the playing field as even as possible is key.

It’s also important to monitor fights and help your kids to develop strategies for dealing with conflict. Don’t leave them to fight it out, but also be careful to referee any squabbles calmly and fairly.

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8 Dec. 80th anniversary of the discovery of the coelacanth by Marjorie Courtenay Latimer: Kevin Cole will be giving a talk relating to the coelacanth from 2.30pm at the MCL Hall. No charge. Various memo-rabilia on sale such as: books about the coelacanth written by Prof. Mike Bruton (The Amazing Coelacanth, The Fishy Smiths and The Annotated Old Fourlegs); lapel pins; mini coelacanth fibreglass models and coelacanth Wedgewood plates signed by Marjorie Courtenay-Lat-imer. Contact: 043 743 0686.

22 Dec. 80th anniversary of the discovery of the coelacanth by Marjorie Courtenay Lat-imer: the museum will be open from 9am to 4pm. Children will have free entry on the day. Kevin Cole will give a chat about the coel-acanth in the Coelacanth Gallery at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm to whoever wants to participate. Various memorabilia on sale such as: books about the coelacanth writ-ten by Prof. Mike Bruton (The Amazing Coel-acanth, The Fishy Smiths and The Annotated Old Fourlegs); lapel pins; mini coelacanth fi-breglass models and coelacanth wedgewood plates signed by Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer. Contact: 043 743 0686.

AT THE EAST LONDON

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If the fighting seems dangerous to either child, separate the kids immediately, allow things to calm down and discuss better behaviour when things are quieter.

Consider the behaviour you are modelling for your kids, too. If there is conflict in the home between adults, it’s not surprising that it may play out that way in children too.

Squabble-busting rules

Develop an age-appropriate code of conduct for your family, consider consequences and discuss them with your children. Some examples might be:

It’s not okay to touch your sibling in a hurtful way (kicking, pinching, hitting etc.)

It’s not okay to call each other mean names or say nasty things to hurt each other.

If kids are fighting over a toy, the toy will be put in ‘time-out’.

Fighting in the car means we have to pull over and wait until everyone is quiet.

We take turns deciding favourite things like din-ner, movies to watch or books to read. (Draw up a simple kid-friendly roster and put it where your kids can see it.)

In general

Talk to your child about their feelings and the cir-cumstances around their jealous flare-ups. Let them know that feeling jealous, angry or frustrated is nor-mal. Reassure them that they are equally loved and help them develop strategies for voicing their feel-ings more constructively.

Notice when your child is behaving nicely with their sibling and praise them for this kind or gentle be-haviour.

Never compare your children to each other. Cel-ebrate their efforts and differences.

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THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE AND PRESSURE

OF EVERYDAY LIFE GETS TO ALL OF US

AND AT SOME POINT; WE ALL EXPERIENCE

STRESS. IF YOU FREQUENTLY FIND YOUR-

SELF DROWNING IN STRESS YOU COULD BE

AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD

PRESSURE, WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT GAIN

(DEPENDING ON YOUR BODY’S PHYSIOL-

OGY) AND DEPRESSION.

So what can be done? Goal setting and relaxation techniques reduce stress and ease the physical and emotional burden it can take. There are ways to tackle stress. Here are a few ideas to manage your stress:

1. KnoW youRSelf. The first step to managing stress is knowing what elicits the stressful feelings. Avoid the things that you know will lead you to feeling stressed. If you can’t avoid it learn some techniques that can alleviate the stress.

2. RelaxaTIon. Relaxation techniques are activities that produce a calming effect. These activities can help lower blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and stress hormones. Yoga, deep breathing, and meditation are a few examples of relaxation techniques. Activities don’t have to be long. If you find yourself stressed at work and need a moment to decompress, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths or stand up and do a few stretches. When you are stressed your muscles get tense so stretching is a great way to recharge.

3. exeRCISe. Exercise increases your body’s

production of endorphins, a chemical in your brain that reduces pain and makes you feel happy. Exercise can also be a form of meditation. During a game of squash or just during a jog or walk you will often find yourself forgetting about your responsibilities and instead focusing on your body’s movements. With the combination of increased energy, improved mood and decreased tension, exercise is a great way to alleviate stress.

4. DIeT. During stressful times, we often turn to food for comfort, such as pasta, pizza or ice cream. Ironically, high fat, high sugarfoods are the worst things to eat when we are stressed. The best things to eat to reduce stress levels are low fat, high fiber, and carbohydrate rich foods. Eating a well-balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains will boost your mood, energy levels and immune system to help you kick that stress.

5. Goal SeTTInG. Goal setting is associated to high self-esteem and a positive self- commitment. When a person sets goals, they feel in control and are optimistic of the future. The goals can be related to any aspect of life such as career, relationships, health and hobbies.Sources: mayoclinic.org, fortune.com

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8 Dec. Christmas Flea Market at NG Kerk Wesheuwels, 83 Rosedale Road, Amalinda, from 9am to 2pm. Free entry. Come do your Christmas shopping and support our local community!!! Stall holders welcome, R30 a stand. Selling new and 2nd hand items wel-come! Contact: 074 828 7600.

8 Dec. Acacia Moonlight Market and Snakes & Ladders 5km Fun Run at Tea in the Trees from 4pm to 9pm. Schafli Road, on the Chintsa West corner. The popular Acacia Tree Moonlight Market with Tom's Circus will be adding a Snakes and Ladders 5km fun run/walk this year! Walk / Run the 5km or take some ladders for shortcuts and snakes for the scenic route through the beautiful forests around Tea in the Trees. Tom’s Circus will be on at 6pm.

15 Dec. Christmas Market at Madison’s, 5 Epsom Rd, Stirling, from 9am to 1pm. Catch all your LOCAL favourites and more at our Christmas Market. Support local, support a dream! To book your free stall, call 082 442 8621.

15 Dec. Komga Methodist Church Bazaar at St Peters Church, Main Road Kei Mouth from 9am. Biltong & droë wors, patties & boere-wors, pancakes, cakes, deserts, garden stall and so much more. Contact: Michelle 072 897 7427.

15 Dec. Xmas Market at Yellowwood Forest, Morgan Bay, from 9am. Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewellery and more. 084 582 2601

15 Dec. Fine & Fabulous Creators Market: The Christmas Market at The Waterberry in Kidd’s Beach from 11am to 3pm. R10 entry

fee per person. The last Fine & Fab pop-up market event of 2018 deserves an equally special venue, and we have found the perfect place! The Waterberry in Kidds Beach is a new wedding and function venue, and they are opening their new Kidd’s Adventure Land to coincide with our event! Think mini zip-lining for kids and nature inspired play areas, and a pretty coffee shop in this charming setting amongst the trees. R10 entry per person , and you are guarenteed to get value for your money with yet another jam-packed day out with us....live music, kids entertainment ....and even Father Christmas! Not to mention a selection of our finest crafters, creators and makers selling their wares!15 Dec 11-3pm, as you enter Kidds Beachmain road the venue is 150m on the left after the Caltex Garage.

17 Dec. Gardener’s Market at Kim’s Corner, 75 Currie Street East London, from 9am to 1pm. Plenty of plants and plant-related stalls, food & kids activities.

19 Dec. Xmas Market @ 2 Swans, East Coast Resorts Rd, 4pm onwards. Father Xmas, jumping castle and lots of Xmas goodies. Bring a prezzie for the TREE. Contact 083 659 8899.

22 Dec. Xmas Market at Yellowwood Forest, Morgan Bay, from 9am. Crafts, gifts, clothing, jewellery and more.

22 Dec. Maren Oppi-Plaas Christmas Market on the N6 from 10am. Display of lights to fol-low. Contact: 076 314 5763.

29 Dec. Market at Yellowwood Forest, Mor-gan Bay, from 9am. Crafts, gifts, clothing, jew-ellery and more.

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SUPPORT GROUPSADD/ADHD Support Group: Lynn 043 726 8394.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Antoinette 072 678 2452. This is a support group for parents of Autistic children.

BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP: Riccy 072 635 1115.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT: REACH FOR RECOVERY. Open meetings 2nd Tuesday, bimonthly. Leonie 082 429 4971 | Anne 043 721 1220

CANCER ASS OF SOUTH AFRICA: 11 Tyrell Rd, Berea. Office hours: 8am - 4.30pm. 043 727 0120

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HEALTH DRINKS: WHAT SHOULD YOU BE DRINKING?

With the stream of so many drinks like teas, kombucha, coconut water, fruit juices, smoothies, protein shakes, and flavored waters, it’s confusing to know what is healthy and what isn’t. First and foremost, water is the best

drink for you. Water is cheap, accessible, and sugar and calorie free. It’s the perfect drink because it provides exactly what the body needs, restoring lost fluids, quenching thirst and restoring hydration. However, if you’re like most people you like variety in your drinks. Here are a few healthy drink options:

fRuIT InfuSeD WaTeR:If you are thirsty but need that extra some-thing to keep you satisfied, fruit infused water is perfect for you. Infusing water with fruits and herbs keeps you happy without the drawback of extra calories, sugars and sweeteners. Before making your drink, be sure to wash your produce to remove chemicals and pesticides. Softer fruits like lemon, lime, and berries can be sliced thick or thin, but harder fruits like apples need to be cut thinly because they take longer to release flavors. You can also add herbs such as: rosemary, ginger root, mint and basil to release oils.

KoMBuCHa:What is it? Kombucha is a fermented bever-age containing probiotics, antioxidants and polyphenols (micronutrients). The fermen-tation process creates large amounts of healthy bacteria that support the immune system. Other benefits include: nutrient absorption, decreased risk of developing allergies and diseases, body detoxing and increased energy levels. Warning – not all kombucha’s are created equal, so be cau-tious when choosing. Some kombucha’s may contain high amounts of sugar and/or a trace amounts of alcohol.

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Tea:Tea is filled with many health benefits. Cer-tain teas contain antioxidants which help protect your body from free radicals and dangerous chemicals. Tea boosts the im-mune system, decreases the risk of cancer, soothes the digestive system, and is a great no-calorie alternative to water.

leMon WaTeR:Lemon water can provide some vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Lemon water boosts mood and energy levels, as well as your immune system (slightly). Some claim the drink improves mental and digestive health, and the high amounts of antioxi-dants help keep skin looking fresh. Resist the temptation to dump sugar into the lemon water. Once you drink lemon water without sugar a few times, you’ll find that it satisfies without the sugar.

CRanBeRRy JuICe:If you need some big flavors in your bev-erages, you won’t be disappointed with cranberry juice. Cranberry juice is filled with vitamin C, salicylic acid, and antioxidants. Cranberry juice improves cardiovascular health, dental health, and bone health. Aside from providing you with nutrients, it also prevents urinary tract infections, respi-ratory infections and cancer. Watch out for added sugar!

MIlK:Milk is rich in calcium, potassium, phospho-rus, protein, riboflavin, Vitamins A, D, B-12, and niacin. If you’re one with allergies, soy milk is a great option, it’s also packed with Vitamin D, protein and calcium. Because milk is high in calories, adults should limit their intake.

Resources: foodmatters.com

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