Teddy Bear Picnic

Next week we will be having a Teddy Bear Picnic so bring along your Teddy Bear and we will share a morning of song and play.

Kidzabuzz

“What am I going to do with the kids today? ......They’re bored with the same old places and so am I ”
This was the question that inspired the creation of KidzaBuzz, a one stop guide to aid any adult in charge of a child. If you’re a Mum, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle or Carer you will no doubt benefit from all the wonderful discounts available in KidzaBuzz over a 15 month period
Kidzabuzz voucher booklet is out on Augsut 14. Go to www.kidzabuzz.com.au for further information.

Play School Concerts

Play School Live In Concert are coming to Perth on Friday September 4 and Saturday September 5 with tickets on sale now. Go to www.kidspromotions.com.au for further information.

Bloopo the Clown Visiting

Hey mums Bloopo is visiting for a story time this week so bring along your cameras as he is sure to entertain your children.

Free Ticket to Pregnancy Babies & Children Expo

The Pregnancy Babies & Childrens Expo is coming to Perth 14-16 August and Kids Alive has 25 free multi-day passes. This is a saving of $12 on an adult entry ticket.

There will be daily 'Bob the Builder' shows at 11am and 1pm for kids.

Click the link for further info on the event. http://www.pbcexpo.com.au/perth.htm

Please see Janine for your free pass.

School Holidays

Kids Alive will be in recess for the school holidays, and as we find it better to give you all a week to get your kids back into a rythm we will recommence Monday July 27 for Term 3.
Have a great break and enjoy your kids!

Last Kids Alive for the term

Next week July 27-29 is the last of playgroup for the term. We are planning a Movie inspired theme as the winter weather is now upon us.
For all the Tuesday mums we will be having a party for Ashton so expect cake for the kids.

We had a great day today with the Curtin Nutrition Programme that the Tuesday girls are particpating in with a bellydancing session for the kids. They absolutely loved it dancing with scarves and colourful hula hoops!

Tantrum Taming HotTips from Parenting Magazine NZ

REMEMBER .... with children

• you can't reason them out of a tantrum, so arguing and explaining in the heat of the moment is wasted energy.
• Children have varying tolerances for different kinds of stimulation. You first child may have loved being out every day, but your second may need a bit more down time to maintain energy levels.
• When the tank is nearing empty, children can be overwhelmed by the offer of too many choices. There are times when it is kinder for Mum or Dad to call the shots until the little one is fed and rested.

..... with adults

• A parent who is comfortable and confident to say no from time to time will have a child who can tolerate being denied occasionally. If we are afraid to be the bad guy, our children should be forgiven for thinking being told 'no' is pretty disastrous.
• Most tantrums fizzle and die without an audience. Leaving the room and shutting the door (as long as your child is safe) is an effective way of timing yourself out and getting some space while they calm down.

This Hot Tip was taken form the WInter 09 issue of Parenting NZ Magazine

Bubblemania

Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles as we have a morning of bubble delight.

Remember to invite your friends and bring in your photos from the family farm day as it was a great success to see so many of you here and the dad's along as well.

Saturday Free Family Farm Day

Remember Saturday May 30 is our farm day. Bring along your freinds and family. There will be baloons, bouncy castle, and of course the cuddly animals. A sausage sizzle will be available for sale.

Next week is birthday party week.

Creepy Crawly's

This coming week is our bug inspired theme, with our traditional bug hunt that the kids adore.
Remember to bring your piece of fruit for the children to share and come along for a fun morning.

Coming up next at Kids Alive

Join us for a day of goo and shaving cream - bring your kids in older clothes as they play and create with playdough and shaving cream and whatever other goopy stuff we can get their hands on!

Family Farm Fun Day

Bring your whole family to a fun day at Kid's Alive on Saturday May 30 from 10-00am. We will be having the barnyard visit for the morning, so bring the dads and the brothers and sisters and your friends for a fun filled morning. The bouncy castle will be up and the BBQ on for a sausage sizzle.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

Congratulations Lauren & Kelly

Congratulations to Lauren & Kelly as they have both welcomed little baby girls into the world in recent weeks. Kelly had Jade with her for her first visit to playgroup on Tuesday and Lauren with Eden on Wednesday - both babies as cute as!!!
Well done girls!

Protective Behaviour Workshop

About the Workshop When & Where
This workshop has been
designed to teach parents the
Protective Behaviours Child
Safety Program.
Parents are provided with
information about various risks
to their children. They are
given practical tips and
strategies to teach their
children how to keep
themselves safe and cope with
situations where they feel
threatened.
Useful for all ages, the program
empowers the individual with
the right to feel safe and sets
out ways in which they can gain
the appropriate help when not
feeling safe.
DATES
TIME
VENUE
COST
Tuesday May 12 2009 or
Tuesday June 9 2009
7pm—10pm
CCC Beachway
5 O’Malley Street,
Osborne Park
(Auditorium in-front of the
Beach House)
Free of Charge
Workshop places are limited.
To register, email your name
and telephone number to
admin@beachway.com.au or
phone Amber on 0417 983 825
For further information visit
protectivebehaviourswa.org.au
Protective Behaviours
www.protectivebehaviourswa.org.au

Work Life Balance Survey

Womens Forum Australia has a survey online being conducted into work life balance. If you would like to participate the link is

http://www.womensforumaustralia.com/

It asks some interesting questions and provokes thought about the stressers that exist for mums trying to blend work and family. It is open for both men and women to participate.

Kids Alive commences May 4 for Term 2

HI everyone remember that Kids Alive does not start again until May 4,5, and 6 to give all the mums with school age children a chance o settle back for the week.
Our first week back will have a mothers day flavour and for all of you that would like to ask your mum along for the morning to have a cuppa and play with their grandkiddies we would love to have them along for the morning.

We are currently putting together a great set of activities for the term and we are currently organising a visit for a morning with the farm animals which is always a great delight.

Remember to ask your friends and there will be flyers available to give out to your friends and neighbours as we look to fill up Monday and Wednesday sessions.

See you soon

Pirates and Princesses

Bring your kids dressed up for a bit of pirate treasure fun and what is a godd pirate without a pretty princess in the picture.

A reminder to bring a piece of fruit for your children to share - morning tea for the adults is provided.

Music Day March 16-18

It is time to see who is going to be the next Bono amongst us our kids with a music day. Come along for fun with drums and maracas, triangles and whatever else we can find that makes a noise!

Birthday Party Week

Join us for a brithday inspired week. If your child is or has celebrated a birthday this term they will receive a small gift from us all at Kid's Alive.

Kids In The Jungle

Come and join the lions and the tigers as we have a jungle themed morning. Rooarrrrr!!

Pictures In The Park

Pictures In The Park will be at Ashdale Park in Darch on

Saturday February 21.

Bouncy Castle from 7pm

Movie @ Sunset

Bring your picnic rug and join us for afamily friendly evening.

Sausage Sizzle and drinks available !

Brought to you by Encounter Church

Water Fun Feb 16-18

After a week of Fireman Sam we are going to cool off with water play. The water slide will be out and plenty of opportunity for your child to experiment with water play.
Please bring your children prepared to get wet and ideally in sun smart gear for outdoor play. Also bring a towel to dry down and a piece of fruit to share.

Remember we have three sessions to choose from Monday to Wednesday

Fireman Sam

Our first week back will be a Fireman Sam theme.

Join us for a fun morning pretending to be Fireman Sam and building our own fire trucks.

Please bring a piece of fruit for your child to share at morning tea. Cost is $5-00 per family.

Playgroup recommences......

Playgroup recommences on Monday January 9. Sessions will be held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday this year form 10-00am to Noon.

Welcome baby Oscar

Baby Oscar Lucas entered the world on Friday January 9. Big congrats to Dee from all of us at Kid's Alive

The Toy Place Toy Library

The Toy Place Toy Library will be re-opening in 2009. The toy library will run alongside of Kid's Alive this year with its own membership. To join or for further information please follow the link provided.

http://thetoyplacetoylibrary.blogspot.com/