On the Coast – Families Issue 100 I June/July 2019 | Page 9

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Kate Perkins, B.App.Sci (Occupational Therapy) helps women who have undergone surgery and related treatment for breast cancer gain recovery of strength, movement, and energy. » Is it just ‘modern times, get used to it’? Or can we begin to start paying a little more attention? I worry that we are giving so much of our own energy both as parents and as humans living in this modern age, that we feel we must be so much more beyond our own homes and families while our children are still so young. I know that many of us have work to do outside of our homes, but can we use the colder months as an opportunity to say no to the outings and social events and use the time productively to potter around at home with our little ones? To get back to playing, reading together and ‘being’ within each other’s company? For me, there has always been a real sense of beauty in surrender; in going with the flow and forsaking the need to constantly get yet another thing done on my ‘to do list.’ I am going to use the cooler months to hibernate, to slow down and nourish my spiritual self, to reconnect with my girls, play board games and colour in, read books and paint our nails. I’m going to create much needed space for my husband and I to talk over a bottle of wine, watch Netflix and enjoy each other’s company. As the cooler weather surrounds us give your family permission to find the joy in ‘missing out,’ to restore your family’s inner peace and to create a deeper, enriched and mindful reconnection again. Nikki Smith is a Registered Nurse and a Qualified Child and Family Nurse. A mama of three beautiful daughters with a strong belief in raising our children consciously and intuitively. Nikki is the founder of Earthway Parenting andhas developed and is facilitating Post Partum Care and Tuning into your Toddler Workshops. Nikki also provides in home, one on one consultations according to the unique needs of your family focusing on gentle parenting for your infant and/ or toddler. You can find more information here www.earthwayparenting.com.au Monitoring pre & post breast cancer treatment » Assessment and management of Lymphoedema » Strength After Breast Cancer prescribed exercise program » Scar tissue management – surgical, adhesive scar tissue, cording » Low Level Laser Therapy » Lymph and Scar Taping techniques » Manual Lymph Drainage massage » Compression garment prescription » Patient Education » EPC and Health Fund Claimable Call Kate on 0425 554 994 to book an appointment. @lymphaticsolutionsau E: [email protected] www.lymphaticsolutions.com.au INDOOR LASER-TAG CENTRE Develop your child’s literacy and cognitive skills. Join our early learning Children’s Music Program. Family Friendly Entertainment NEW Mini UV Putt Putt & Family & Kids Escape Room Birthday parties Enrolments for Term 3 op en 22 July Laserblast offers 6 great Party Packages to suit your needs CALL US TO MAKE A BOOKING Also available for Families, Groups & Vacation Cares, Large or Small. Rain, Hail or Shine. For more information and to register visit: www.centralcoastconservatorium.com.au Phone [phone] 5278 www.laserblast.com.au Unit 6, 132 Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven JUNE/JULY – ISSUE 100 9