NOVEMBER 2013

Welcome to the November 2013 Camden Macarthur Local Child Care & Services Directory. 

Be sure to check out all our Detailed Listings to find all the information you need to make the right choice for you and your family when selecting child care.

Learning-Hats Ready for school & K-6 Tuition centre is about working with qualified, experienced and accomplished teachers with a passion for educating students in how to be a more engaged learner. Helping the student to discover how they personally learn and retain their knowledge. Then supporting them to be their best.

Our programme focus is:

• Ready for School - 3 to 5 years
• K-6 tuition - Literacy and Numeracy
• Special Education inclusive.
• Robotics- 3year olds to Year 11 students

Pied Piper Kindergarten is taking enrolments for 2014. We are filling up quickly so don't miss out

Contact Miss Terri today on 0418 865 706 or come and see us at our lovely centres at Blair Athol and Raby.

• Open 6.30am - 6.30pm,
• Long day care for babies to 6 year olds
• Before & After School Care & Vacation care for 5 - 12 year olds
• All meals provided
• Comprehensive educational program

37 Mount Erin Road,
Blair Athol, NSW  2560
Ph:   02 4620 9777
     
75-77 Thunderbolt Drive
Raby, NSW  2566
 Ph:   02 9824 9680

Is your child ready for big school? New School Readiness classes open for Term 4 at Begin Bright Harrington Park! 

Help your child on their way to a confident start to school.

Playsafe Kids is the leading importers/distributors of children's play equipment.

With Christmas just around the corner you can take advantage of our great website, where you can purchase great gifts. 

We specialise in children's fun filled needs at very competitive prices, selling durable and long lasting products.  Brands include Step 2,Little Tikes, Feber, Lerado, Eurotrike and more.  Product range includes cubby houses, slides, playcentres, ride-ons, pretend play furniture and more.
Visit us www.playsafekids.com.au or come to our show room at 320 Edgar Street Condell Park and see our products and receive good old fashioned customer service and great advice.

Maternitywear.com.au 
Spring is in the air and soon you will be feeling that heat, be prepared with a cool summer dress @ maternitywear.com.au we have a great range of new season dresses at prices that won't break your budget in regular sizes and also catering for larger sizes so why wait for that unbearable heat when you can save 20% now on new summer maternity clothes just enter LOCAL CHILDCARE in the coupon at checkout before 30th November and receive 20% off all non sale items.

First Aid For You  SPECIAL OFFER: When a group of six books a First Aid For Families course - male carers - Dads, Grandpa's and Godfathers can attend for free! The offer is only available for bookings made between now until the end of 2013.

Content covered in the first aid for families' course includes blood loss, choking, fevers, bites and stings and asthma management - plus MUCH MORE!

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression, also commonly known as Postnatal Depression, can affect many parents after the birth of their child.

Many women are confused by their feelings when they become parents. Your mood may change rapidly from joy to amazement to being overwhelmed and 'sad' by the responsibility of having a child to look after. Many new mums experience mood swings and these are attributed to the rapid drop in hormonal levels in the body after the birth and the physical exhaustion of the early days of parenting.

The emotional low points are generally known as the 'baby blues' and should not be confused with perinatal anxiety and depression.
What is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression?

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression, or Postnatal Depression, describes the more severe or prolonged symptoms of depression that last more than a week or two and interfere with the ability to function on a daily basis, including caring for baby.
Symptoms

Major symptoms can vary, but may include:

Loss of enjoyment in usual pursuits
Loss of self esteem and confidence
Loss of appetite and weight
Broken sleep (irrespective of baby)
Sense of hopelessness and being a failure
Suicidal thoughts or ideas
Panic attacks
Loss of libido
Fears for baby's or partner's safety or well-being

Treatments for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression

Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a past history of depression or other causes that need to be discussed with your local doctor. Treatment options vary from medication to group therapy.

It's important to treat depression as early as possible because partners and young children can also feel stressed when a parent is anxious or depressed.

Both mothers and fathers can suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression.

Tresillian offers perinatal anxiety and depression groups for mothers. If you think a group program may be of value in managing your depression, please discuss this with your child and family health nurse or local doctor.

Contact the Tresillian Parent's Help Line for more information on (02) 9787 0855 or 1800 637 357 (outside Sydney).

For more information contact:

Beyondblue
Tel: 1300 22 4636
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Download their booklet on Emotional Health from this page on the Beyond Blue website

The Blackdog Institute
Peri-natal Clinic
Tel: (02) 9382 6665
Website: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

Post and Antenatal Depression inc (PANDA)
Website: www.panda.org.au

Gidget Foundation
Website: www.gidgetfoundation.com.au

PANDSI (Post and Ante Natal Depression Support and Information Inc.)
Website: www.pandsi.org

MikyB:-) is a family run business that specialises in baby & kids hats, long sleeve rashies plus fun 100% cotton clothes.

We have worked hard to source one of the largest selections of quality baby & kids hats & UPF50+ rashies.

MikyB:-) clothing is created by a mum of 2 so you can be sure our garments are practical and fun.
View the full range at www.mikyb.com.au