On the Coast – Families Issue 95 I August/September 2018 | Page 4

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 Welcome Our household has a very big six months coming up and we are using these holidays to rest a little more, recharge our rundown batteries and enjoy a changed routine. Our Miss 21 is entering her final uni semester which will complete her degree, our Miss 18 is embarking on her HSC and our Master Almost 13 is cementing his high school routine, along with his copious sporting commitments. Yes life is certainly busy but we are no different to any other family, jugging the hours in each day. 6 8 We Will Survive Turn the beat around for women’s cancers Rocking Adulthood How prepared are your children for the next phase of their lives...adulthood? 14 There is something not quite right but I keep getting told he’s just shy, sensitive or a typical boy 18 Women’s Cancer Let’s talk lady bits 26 Polycystic Ovaries and PCOS is not a fertility death sentence 28 Should I worry about my child’s imaginary friend? Editor: Simone Evans [email protected] Art Director: Debbie Elliott [email protected] Publisher: Phone: [phone] Debbie Elliott – Ph: 0421 026 915 Simone Evans – Ph: 0413 186 431 trading as Kidz on the Coast ABN 66 765 066 257 54 Hills Street, North Gosford 2250 Warranty & Indemnity Contents 32 Six ways to gentle discipline and reconnection with your toddler 34 The parenting condition 36 Cooking tips and tricks with a baby (or two) in tow 38 Master your makeup in minutes 40 Getting to know your baby 41 Recipes 42 What I want my child to know 43 Book reviews 46 What’s On I used to think my perfectionism was a major flaw in my personality but after living life with a growing family, I’ve turned what I thought was a negative into a positive. I have really good time management, am organised to the tenth degree and am tidy...a great attribute for busy families as we can normally find most things we need! At work, Deb and I make a great team. She is laid back and relaxed and I’m organised. We balance each other well as she makes me take a breath and I hurry her up a little sometimes. We both have strong work ethics but different personalities! Home is the same. My husband is SO relaxed, as is Miss 21, whilst Miss 18 is more like me and Master 13 is a bit of a mix. I can’t tell you how many times over the years Miss 21 has said ‘chill m