JUNE 2012

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN IPAD BUNDLE PACK VALUED AT $670.00

We are delighted to announce our very exciting "Win an iPad Bundle Pack Competition" running now until 26th June - valued at $670.00. The total prize pool bundle pack consists of:-
* 1 x Black Ipad 16gb
* 1 x Leather Smart Cover
* $60 app/itune vouchers

"LIKE" us through the Facebook Competition App to be in the running to win this amazing prize. T&c's apply - see competition rules for further details.

Please feel free to spread the ♥ and tell all your friends and family about our competition. Good luck and thank you for supporting Camden Macarthur Local Child Care & Services Directory

This month we welcome YMCA Sackville Street Outside School Hours Care Centre at Ingleburn to our Child Care Directory, read all about this great service below.

This month our parent resource is about the Baby Blues and Post Natal Depression, having a baby and children is a huge job and often we feel down or stressed out, but what is normal and what is not and where to go for help if you think you have post natal depression.

Until next month, kind regards, Donna

YMCA Sackville Street Outside School Hours Care Centre

We currently have vacancies, so please contact us or to see more information and enrol visit YMCA OOSH

Cath's Kindy is a purpose built Centre which opened in October 2004. We are the only Long Day Centre in the Wilton area. We offer superior child care, servicing the Wollondilly and Macarthur Region. To give you an idea of where we are, we are located just 3 minutes from the M5 Freeway to Sydney, 2 minutes from Bingara Gorge, approx 13 minutes drive from Picton, 20 minutes drive from Campbelltown and 25 minutes drive from Wollongong.

We are a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic team who are truly interested in your child. Together the team at Cath's Kindy have over "50" years of child care experience and knowledge. We cater for children aged 0-6 years as well as providing Before and After School and Vacation Care. We are open for 50 weeks per year and operate from 7am to 6pm weekdays.

Caths Kindy recently had a Light It Up For World Autism Day. Use this link to view the great article about their event.

For enrolment enquiries please contact us.

Literacy & Learning Centre is a specialised service to help children and adolescents who are struggling with reading, spelling, and learning. A comprehensive assessment at the Literacy and Learning Centre identifies why children are having problems with reading, spelling, and learning, and what to do to help. The results of comprehensive testing form the basis for detailed recommendations or referral to our remedial tutoring programme for help that is tailored to each child's identified difficulties. Support from a Clinical Psychologist is also available to help children boost their self-esteem and learn strategies to manage other problems they may be experiencing, such as anxiety.

Parents concerned about any aspect of their child's learning are able to access a wide range of diagnostic assessments at the Literacy and Learning Centre, which are completed by a Clinical Psychologist. This includes:

Sydney Youth Orchestras Toddlers Proms are a fantastic way to introduce your child to the magical and exciting world of orchestral music.

Sydney Youth Orchestras Toddlers Proms are totally interactive and your child will have the opportunity to walk amongst a real orchestra.

Kids will love this interactive, zany and madcap approach to the orchestra and its music. And of course, kids will be able to get up close to the instruments and might even have the chance to play an instrument or to conduct the whole orchestra!

Hear some of Sydney's most talented and dedicated young musicians under the direction of our City's most experienced presenters and educators performing special, exciting, entertaining and familiar music, showcasing every instrument.
Visit us for upcoming concert dates.

The Train Shed All kids love the Train Rides on Thomas, Toby, James, Percy, Mavis and Gordon.

Hot & Cold Food, Drinks, IceCreams and Devonshire Teas at the Kiosk, or you can bring a picnic. Drive the "U-Drive" Model Trains and see the great selection of Thomas Gifts in the Shop. Birthday Parties - We can host a Birthday Party for you in the Double Decker Carriage or you can book a picnic area and bring your own Group Birthday Party. Visit us for all the details.

Ezy Shaid
First Aid For You also offer accredited courses in Asthma/ Anaphylaxis and Apply First Aid. WE COME TO YOU! Min. Group size is only 5 people.
Forte School of Music Macarthur
Global Tutoring NEW: Global Tutoring is now offering Intensive School Holiday courses in HSC Mathematics (all levels), HSC Chemistry and HSC Physics. NEW: Global Tutoring is now offering OC intensive preparation courses, running for four hours Monday-Friday throughout the school holidays. Enrol now to receive an early bird discount! NEW: Greek and Arabic language classes coming soon- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Contact Global Tutoring today on 8094 9964 or info@globaltutoring.com.au to secure a place! Or check out our website at www.globaltutoring.com.au

Little Kickers

Maternitywear.com.au The icy chills of winter are biting as the weather changes it's time to rug up for winter with warmer winter work pants or jeans and a smart winter casual top and what about that dress you need.
At maternitywear.com.au we are offering a terrific incentive to purchase some new maternity clothes with a selection of clothing on sale with up to 50% off the normal price. We also offer the famous European brand range of Cantaloop maternity intimates of briefs, nursing and pregnancy bras, nursing camisoles and tanks so comfortable you won't know you are wearing them and all at introductory prices with savings off the normal prices. So why not go to maternitywear.com.au and browse through the entire range.

Read and Exceed SPECIAL OFFER: Complimentary Reading Assessments in June 2012 in the Camden/Macarthur region. This is in celebration of the National Year of Reading 2012. For more information including books call 0404 090 826.
Playsafe Kids
Sydney Youth Orchestras Toddlers Proms
The Train Shed

Bow Bowing
Leaping Learners at Bow Bowing

Campbelltown
Broughton Street Early Learning Centre
Campbelltown Community Preschool
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Campbelltown
St Patrick's Child Care Centre
Unique Kids Early Childhood Centre Inc

Denham Court
Leaping Learners Early Education Centre

Glenfield
Playground Learning Centre

Harrington Park
Bambino's Kindergarten Harrington Park 4
Bambino's Kindergarten Harrington Park North OSHC
Skoolzout @ Harrington Park

Ingleburn
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Ingleburn
YMCA Sackville Street Outside School Hours Care Centre

Leumeah
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Leumeah

Macquarie Fields
Bright Stars Early Learning
Kidzland Preschool Kindergarten & Day Nursery

Mount Annan
Jenny's Kindergarten - Mount Annan
Leaping Learners Early Education Centre

Baby Blues & Post Natal Depression
What are the baby blues?
The baby blues is a period of mood swings which you can experience soon after your baby is born. Up to 70% of women experience the baby blues, which lasts from only a few days to a couple of weeks.What causes the baby blues? The baby blues may be caused by sudden changes in your hormone level around the time of baby's birth.However, there can be other causes. After all the anticipation and apprehension you may have felt before the birth of your baby, combined with the physical exertion of the birth itself, you might feel unprepared for the sheer weariness which overcomes you after the event. You will probably need lots of rest to get your strength back.

How will I feel if I get the baby blues?You could feel emotional and burst into tears for no particular reason. Some mothers feel very tense and anxious. They may worry about minor problems and often have trouble sleeping. Others may just feel generally unwell and excessively tired.

What is the difference between the baby blues and postnatal depression?
The baby blues occurs during the first week or so after a baby's birth and lasts for a short while.Postnatal depression is a condition which can last from several weeks to several months and affects at least 20% of mothers. Onset can be any time in the first year after the birth. Isolation from social networks and significant life events such as a death in the family or moving house are strongly linked to postnatal depression.

Symptoms of postnatal depression: