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people use to describe you? How do you
love to spend your time? What truly
matters to you?
2
Create it. Well done. Knowing who
you want to be and how you want to
live is V.I.T.A.L to finding you. Now take
the ideas you’ve discovered above and
come backwards. With those pictured
in your future, step by step return
from there to the now, and decide what
thoughts, words and actions you would
need to use to bring that future into
reality.
Burns
what to do
3
LIVE IT! This is the big ask. To create
any new or better experience, you
must prepare, set yourself up for success
and COMMIT. Every day on waking, I
want you to recall the first two points
(what matters to you and what you must
think for this to be achieved) and then
act on them. Picture yourself being this
person now, today. What would be the
first thought you would need to have,
even before getting out of bed? What
would be your first word or action?
What would you need to be aware of to
continue this intention? The secret to
finding you is gaining congruency with
your identity.
Motherhood is such a powerful
role. It’s even more so, when you
implement it as your true self, rather
than a version of some non-sensical
ideal made up by…who? Who is this
imaginary guru mothers are feeling
they must impress? Please don’t buy into
this. You are uniquely you. The perfect
mother for your perfect children, and
as importantly, you are a valued and
valuable person engaging in this thing
called life. You’re doing the best you can.
Move through life consciously and with
purpose, bringing to the world the gifts
only you can.
As you continue to embed these three
tips into your days, you will move closer
to discovering your true and inspiring
identity. What a blessed life that will be.
Sincerely Catherine
Severe burn injury can be life
threatening. Even small burns can be
dangerous for the very young.
Babies and young children have
fragile skin and their skin burns deeper
and more quickly than adults and at
lower temperatures.
Majority of burns are PREVENTABLE
and by being aware and making small
changes, you can help to keep your
family safe!
The most common type of burn
injury for children aged 0–5 years is
scalds. A scald is a burn caused by hot
liquid or steam.
Most scald burns in this age group are
due to young children mimicking adult
behaviour.
This frequently results in burn
injuries caused by pulling down hot
drinks off tables, reaching up to grab
handles of saucepans or by playing with
the taps in the bath.
In an emergency call 000 or
112 if your mobile is out of range
or credit.
For further medical information
contact your local Burns Unit
or Hospital.
79% of severe burns to children
HAPPEN IN THE HOME
What to do if your
child suffers a burn
REMOVE
Remove all jewellery from around the
burn area. Remove any clothing and
nappies around the burn area unless it is
stuck to the skin.
COOL
Cool the burn under cool running water
for 20 minutes. Cool the burn, warm the
patient.
DO NOT use ice or creams as this can
further damage the skin.
COVER
Cover the burn loosely with cling wrap
or a clean, damp lint-free cloth.
SEEK
Seek immediate medical advice if the
burn is:
larger than a 20 cent coin
on the face, hands, groin or feet
deep or infected
caused by chemicals, electricity or if
signs of inhalation injury (blackening
around mouth or nostrils, swelling of
airways) are evident.
Article supplied by
Catherine is a mother, life coach, early childhood
teacher and is co-founder of Developing Dreams,
a locally owned company which provides an
Early Learning Centre and Coaching
Services for mothers. Please email
[email protected] or call
4358 3155 for more information.
Toukley Family Practice www.toukleydoctors.com.au
Mariners Medical www.marinersdoctors.com.au
Warnervale GP Super clinic www.warnervaledoctors.com.au
Tuggerah Medical Centre www.tuggerahdoctors.com.au
Download free app ‘high quality healthcare’
Resources: https://kidsafe.com.au/national-burns-awareness-month
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