1. Goodlife Community Centre, Buderim (Sunshine Coast) is a hub of activity catering for all ages. Visit me there on a WEDNESDAY:
- FREE DROP IN weigh and measure clinic 1st & 3rd at 9.30-11.30 and 2nd & 4th at 11-1pm
- Parent Sharing Groups - different topics each week alternating at 9.30-10.30 or 12-1 cost $15
- One on one consultation - $45/30mins
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL for both groups and consultations 0410475437 or jan@settlepetal.com

2. DAY CARE TALKS (Sunshine Coast)
Offering talks at Dare Care Centres on the Sunshine Coast until June 15. Topics include issues that I find common amongst parents with children in care - Routines, Sleeping Through and Fussy Eating. Ask you Day Care service to contact jan@settlepetal.com if they missed getting an email.

3. DISCOUNT OFFER: 2011 BABY BOOK published by Sunshine Coast Daily. I have an advert on page11 - 17% OFF 'mum & baby together we learn', incase you missed it or are not on the Sunshine Coast, just enter code VIET51NV0K5 at the online checkout.

4. Bless a close friend or family member with a Newborn Welcome Visit GIFT CERTIFICATE. If they are not on the Sunshine Coast the book 'mum & baby together we learn' will be a cherished gift.

5. Gorgeous toddler aprons are on there way. They are being made by the rescued girls at Destiny Rescue -Cambodia.

CONGRATULATIONS ELISE for sharing this photo of your gorgeous boy.

Last eNews was just after Christmas and so I thought it would be lovely to see how your bubs looked during the festive season.

It's not too late! I would love to add your photo to our Christmas Gallery whenever you get a chance.

Babies become toddlers at 12 months old. By this age they will have gained about triple their birth weight and by the end of their toddler stage at three years, they will have developed 90% of their adult brain.

In addition to physical growth, toddler-hood is a period during which children will experience great social, emotional and cognitive development.

In 20 words or less tell me a food that your baby or toddler couldn't tolerate and what happened to them at what age.

Sharing experiences helps other parents be aware of similar issues in their children

Email entries to jan@settlepetal.com with subject line 'taste it'

According to Dr Angela Davis "Parenting manuals claim to offer a source of support for new mums, but a new study has found that rather than being confidence -building, they may in fact make new mums feel inadequate"

After reading this article, I was encouraged and relieved to receive a review written by Cindy about my parenting manual 'mum & baby together we learn'.

"As a new Mum I have been in search for information from breastfeeding to fingerfoods.I have read many other baby books and have gained a lot of information, but no other book I have come across exposes the reader to the real face of motherhood. Jan welcomes you into her life with her personal experiences, giving you the information you want but also the story behind her journey as a mother. I felt inspired and equiped with tools to use straight away, without the niggling guilt of not doing things 'just like the book'. You won't be disappointed!"

If you would like a copy of 'mum & baby together we learn' ask for it at your local book store. If they don't have it please ask them to order it in through Bermingham Books Distributors.

"Introverted children are everywhere--you may be raising one--yet too often they wind up without cheerleaders..."

Keep connected and supported by myself and others on Settle Petal facebook page.

An important component of breast milk is medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA’s), principally lauric acid.

Lauric acid is also the primary saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil …

Some of the important reasons medium-chain fatty acids are included in milk are improved nutrient absorption and digestive function.

They also help to regulate blood sugar levels …. and protect the baby from harmful micro-organisms. The baby’s immature immune system is supported by the antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties of these vital fatty acids. In fact, without these unique saturated fats, the baby would probably not survive long.

For these reasons, MCFA’s are added to most, if not all, baby formulas. Yet these fatty acids are not exactly the same as those found naturally in mother’s milk. At one time manufacturers used pure coconut or palm kernel oil and many brands still do...

As you probably are aware, Settle Petal supports the work of Destiny Rescue. I travelled overseas to see what they do for myself and it's real and not a scam. Here is what they were able to achieve in 2011 and it feels great to know that our Settle Petal community has been apart of it, thankyou.

IT'S A WRAP... HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011

*105 girls rescued worldwide! These girls were extracted from perpetual rape, pain and degradation in Cambodia, Thailand, Mozambique, and Laos.

*Destiny Rescue established new rescue homes in Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Sai, and Laos.

*Production House - The first 2 floors of our Training and Production Centre was completed and is now in full use.

*Baby nursery - An area was set aside as a day care for the babies and infants of our rescued girls, offering them the option to learn a trade and earn an income while working in our Production House.

*Several self-sustainable business projects were piloted in Thailand and Cambodia, including a coffee plantation, as well as pig, mushroom and fish farming.

*This year we established our first Boys Home. Currently housing boys in our trafficking prevention program, this property is also being utilized to grow produce, and breed fish and geese.

*Rec Room - We now have a designated area at our Chiang Rai Rescue property for the girls to enjoy rest, movies, table tennis and karaoke.

Tony Kirwan
International President/Founder