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News & Health Views Does My Baby or Toddler Have ADHD?

October is ADHD Awareness Month and Families It can also take a strict eye to figure out takes up the baton to raise understanding whether or not a baby is having difficulty about this debilitating condition. remembering things. One issue can be food: does your infant tend to put food in their Inattention, poor impulse control and Where Can I find Out More? mouth but forget to chew or swallow? Do hyperactivity are some of the key characteristics For more information about ADHD, check out they start crying for attention in the middle of that define ADHD. These difficult behaviours this helpful guide from Need2Know books at a game, seemingly forgetting that they were may slowly become apparent. Many children http://need2knowbooks.co.uk/product/the- playing? These might be indicators of ADHD. with ADHD will have been particularly hard to essential-guide-to-adhd/ put down to sleep as infants, so you may well Can Toddlers be Diagnosed with ADHD? Use N2K25OFF for a 25% discount. find yourself pacing around the house with NICE guidelines state that “ADHD should be them in the middle of the night to no avail. considered in all age groups, with symptom Nursing for long periods in the middle of the criteria adjusted for age-appropriate changes night can be particularly challenging with a in behaviour.” As soon as they reach 3 years, certain researchers have suggested that a child baby with ADHD, who might sleep for a short Se rv can reliably be diagnosed with ADHD through es while then wake up screaming and crying 6 demanding full attention. Also, nightmares may evaluations. wake them back up pretty quickly even if you ADHD that’s visible in toddlerhood can be do manage to get them to sleep. associated with a number of causes and risk Around one fifth of all babies in their first year factors, including: How to make a... will show signs of “regulatory issues” such as • Genes sleeping issues, difficulty feeding and persistent • Low birth-weight, especially caused by Roasted crying. However, by the time they reach pre- premature birth school, most of these infants will have adjusted • Central nervous system problems at critical Vegetable Pasta and their transient symptoms will disappear. moments during development Research studies1 show that infants who • Mother using drugs, alcohol, or smoking, You’ll need... experienced regulatory issue problems were or exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy • Sweet Potato finely diced, 150g at the highest risk of developing behavioural • Oil, 6ml problems, with temper tantrums and ADHD the ADHD also has a number of early indicators. • Mixed Peppers fresh or frozen, 96g most common behavioural problems to develop. Your child will not necessarily have ADHD if they • Courgettes finely diced, 270g Tantrums have some of these signs and symptoms, but • Red Onions finely diced, 200g they may be worth taking into consideration: • Garlic Clove (grated), 1 Problems with temperament are particularly • Tomato Puree, 24g common in infants with ADHD. From rocking • Slowed rate of head growth • Chopped Tomato, 200g in their cribs or baby chairs to thumping one • Issues with behaviour • Vegetable Stock, 100ml or both of their feet, a baby with ADHD may • Delay in motor development, speech, • Mixed Herbs, 1/2tspn engage in a variety of troubling behaviours. and language • Sweetcorn, 180g However, it is only when the problems continue • Parsley, 3g By Toby Buckley after other babies have grown out of them that • Pasta (of your choice), 210g the issue becomes apparent. Sources: 1 Archive of Disease in Childhood How to make it 1. Put two thirds of the cooking oil in a baking tin, then add the finely diced vegetables. 2. Roast the vegetables at 180 degrees c or gas ‘R’ You School Lunch Ready? mark 4 for 25 minutes. Check the vegetables halfway through and turn to ensure they Starting school is a huge step for young excellence in school catering, with no additives don't burn. children and they can tire quickly as they included its ingredients. 3. Put the grated garlic into a saucepan with become used to the school routine. But you Only one in 100 packed lunches meet required the remaining oil, add the tomato puree, the can help them keep their energy levels high nutritional standards, and making your own chopped tomatoes, herbs and half of the with a freshly cooked nutritious school meal stock, stir well and bring to the boil. lunches every day is an added stress to the from HC3S. Research suggests that well- Add the remaining stock slowly then add morning school routine. Plus, children are good nourished children perform better at school, the sweetcorn and simmer. at throwing their packed lunch contents away allowing them to flourish in the classroom or or giving the bits they don’t want to a hungrier 4. Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water for on the sports field. approximately 10 minutes and drain well, friend. As meals are free up to Year 3 regardless then mix the pasta, tomato sauce and Meals are carefully planned in line with school of your income, you can save your family money. roasted vegetables and serve. Sprinkle with food standards, containing the right balance of Remember to find school lunch menus, healthy chopped parsley or grated cheese or serve calories, vitamins and other nutrients children recipes and other useful information on the with garlic bread and steamed vegetables. need and are nut-free. In fact, HC3S is the HC3S Facebook page or download our menus first school meal caterer to be awarded the Top Tip: The pasta, tomato sauce and roasted and calendar from www.hants.gov.uk/hc3s. Hyperactive Children’s Support Group award for vegetables can be served separately if required.

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New Headmaster at Dumpton School Dumpton School in Wimborne has announced the appointment of Mr Christian Saenger as the new Head from September 2019. Disposables Vs Cloth Mr Saenger joins Dumpton from York House School in Hertfordshire, where he was Deputy Head Academic. He takes over from former Head, Andrew Browning who has stepped down after 14 years. Mr Saenger read English at University College London. He then gained “Nappies: it’s time a place on the Teach First programme at St Marylebone School for Girls and became Head of English at Bedford Prep School, before moving to York House School in 2013. There, he initiated a ‘Growth Mindset’ for a change!” programme which was recognised by IAPS and shared as best practice across the Prep School sector. Let’s ditch our single-use nappy habit Christian also developed ‘The York House Way’, a set of child-centred and make reusables the new norm educational outcomes which act as a vision for the future development of the School’s academic, pastoral and co-curricular programme. Switch to cloth and save £30 from the cost of purchasing real nappies School Open Days This Autumn 20 September 4 October 5 October 12 October Durlston Court School Ballard School Bournemouth Collegiate For more information visit: 21 September Dumpton School Moyles Court School Sunninghill Prep School School dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/realnappies Talbot Heath School

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Spooky Hunts 5 Oct – 4 Nov 26 Oct – 3 Nov 28 Oct - 1 Nov The Blue Pool, Wareham BH20 5AR Happy Halloween at Paultons Creatures of the Night Halloween Trail The magical Blue Pool transforms into a Halloween Events Paultons Park, Ower SO51 6AL Knoll Beach Centre, Studland, BH19 3AQ spooktacular Halloween haunt for all the Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole BH16 6EU The friendliest, most frightful fun fest with Nature-themed Halloween trail with family. Find secret places to explore and Low-key, spooky fun for little ones pumpkins, ghostly scenes, spooky meet fantastic craft activities. 10.30am–3.30pm. follow the frightfully fun spooky trails. including face painting, mini monster and greets, Freaky Fancy Dress competition Free event. Admission charges apply. 10am–4pm. <16s free entry. hunt and spooky tractor ride. 10am–4pm. and Little Monsters Ball finale each day. Adult & Child 3> £10.50, child <2 £4.95, Halloween at Kingston Maurward 27 – 30 October family £38. 12 Oct – 3 Nov Kingston Maurward Animal Park & Spooky Fun at Lulworth Gardens, Dorchester DT2 8PX 29 October Ascarium A spooky day out with a friendly edge; Lulworth Castle, Lulworth BH20 5QS SEA LIFE Centre, Weymouth DT4 7SX pumpkin carving, animal meet & greets Be entranced by Merlin’s magic shows, Halloween Family Fun Day Enter the Ascarium this Halloween and help and a spooky woodland trail. 10am–4pm. wander through the Spooky Basement, Nothe Fort, Weymouth DT4 8UF the Sea Witch unlock the treasure chest! explore the park with Spooky Trails, play in Frightfully good fun awaits with ghost Halloween Trail the leaf pile, and get creative at the craft passage tours and stories with Wanda 26 October Kingfisher Barn Centre, Bournemouth table! 10.30am–5pm. Witchway’s special Spookyloopy Magic BH9 3NZ Show. Halloween tricks and treats and silly Frankenfest Solve the clues and win a fang-tastic 28 – 29 October scary fun. 11am–4.30pm. Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3BQ surprise! 10am–3pm. Child £2.50. Pumpkin Carving A spectacular spooky fun festival, with 29 – 31 October amusements, stalls, food, shows and live Haynes Halloween Trail Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, Lulworth acts. 11am–10pm. Free. Haynes Motor Museum, Yeovil BA22 7LH BH20 5RQ Halloween Crafts Hunt down the pumpkins hidden amongst Join the Ranger team and carve your Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth Zombie Fest the Museum’s cars and bikes and unearth own pumpkin. Everything’s provided. BH1 3AA High Street, Poole BH15 1SU some fascinating Halloween facts. 11.30am. £5. Take part in spooky crafts, ghoulish games Family-friendly ghoulish activities at 9.30am–4.30pm. and terrifying trails. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Dolphin Centre’s Falkland Square with a 30 October Crafts £3 child. zombie-themed escape room, photo area Home of Halloween Witches Brooms & Bats and fair rides. Come in fancy dress and Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch 31 October join the Zombie Parade at 4pm. Free. BH23 6BA Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, Lulworth There’s ghouls and ghosts haunting the BH20 5RQ Halloween at Monkey World 26 – 27 October Scary Maze and a new Halloween show Make your own Witches Broom using Monkey World, Wareham BH20 6HH daily in the Happydrome Theatre. Plus, locally sourced materials, with a short talk Fancy dress competition as well as the Halloween Trail appearances from Shaun the Sheep on on the wonderful world of UK bats. 2pm. Activity Centre open for children. Free entry Hengistbury Head Centre, Bournemouth 30 October. £7.50 per broom made. for children in full Halloween fancy dress. BH6 4EN Follow this popular Halloween Trail, solving clues along the way, and then collect a small prize. 10am–3pm. Child £3.

Spooky Fun Spooky Hunts at Lulworth at the Blue Pool Castle Located between Wareham and Corfe Castle, the magical Blue Pool transforms into a Spooktacular Come along to Lulworth Halloween haunt for all the family this Autumn Half Term. Castle this half term from 27–30 October for spooky Children can enjoy the freedom to run around the woods, heathlands fun for all the family. and sandy paths, find secret places to explore and follow the frightfully fun spooky trails. There’s a host of activities to keep you and your little ones entertained! Wander through the Spooky Kids under 16 enter free and there’s a 15% discount on refreshments Basement, be entranced by Merlin's Magic Shows and get creative at at the Teahouse too. www.bluepooluk.com the Craft Table. Or explore the Park and woods with your Quiz Book on special Spooky Trails. Why not try... Try your hand at the Pitch 'n Putt & Lawn Games in the shadow of the an autumn warmer lunch Castle, get back to nature and play in the leaf pile. You can even have a in the Teahouse. jump around on the Bouncy Castle (outside, age 7+, weather permitting), at The Blue Pool Special 15% Discount or the soft play area for the littler monsters! on all refreshments Spooky Hunts around the Pool Get your Christmas shopping The creepy creaking castle doors open at 10.30am and will slam shut Saturday 26 October – underway with a range of at 5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Buy your tickets in advance at Sunday 3 November delightful gifts in the shop. www.lulworth.com/events or on the door. 10am - 4pm Kids under 16 GO FREE!

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familiesonline.co.uk Families Dorset 13 Ringwood Carnival 20 October Town Centre, Ringwood BH24 1AT A festival of fun for the whole family Justin Fletcher Live! with fun fair and street entertainment. Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG 12–10pm. Street processions at 2pm and The CBeebies superstar is live on stage in 7.15pm. Fireworks at 9.30pm. an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. A fun show for all the family packed full 22 September of popular interactive song and dance What’sYour essential guide to family events On & activities routines, comedy, and custard pies! 11am this September/October and beyond. Wimborne Baby & Toddler Show & 2pm. From £17. Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS There’s shopping, learning and fun for Milkshake! Live parents and carers of babies and toddlers, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU with exclusive show offers, live demos Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer and more. 10am–2pm. & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella From 2 September 8, 15, 22, 29 September, the Princess Knight and the Floogals, 6, 13, 20, 27 October 28 September alongside Milkshake presenters, expect Pre School Gymnastics Classes laughter and audience interaction. 12pm & Gymstars Gymnastics Academy, Kids Club Coastal Comic Con 3.30pm. £6 - £17.50. Wimborne BH21 7RQ Laser Quest, Bournemouth BH1 2LZ Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth BH1 2EW Fun, structured gymnastics classes for Your kids can burn off some excess energy A celebration of pop culture, from comics 25–27 October children aged 18 months+ at a purpose- with up to 2 hours of safe, non-stop fun. to cosplay, gaming, film and television. built gymnastics facility in Ferndown Ind 10am–12pm. £11pp. 10am–5pm. Adult £10, child £5. Monstersaurus Estate. Book at gymmstarsgymnastics.co.uk Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG From 9 September 28 Oct - 1 Nov Follow the young inventor Monty as he 7 September creates a whole world of whacky inventions Jo Jingles The 115 Holiday Club and incredible monsters. Age 3+. 2 Bridport Fire Station Open Day Broadstone Arts Centre, BH18 8NB Moordown St Johns Primary School, performances daily. Adult £15.75, child £12. Fire Station, Bridport DT6 3XA St Marys Church, Ferndown BH22 9EU Bournemouth BH9 2SA Bearwood Community Centre, A chance to meet and great your local Exciting day trips and fun daily age- 26 Oct – 3 Nov crews, have a look around the appliances Bournemouth BH11 9TF appropriate activities designed for plus demonstrations, teddy bear zip wire, Fun weekly interactive music, singing under 8s, over 8s and 11+ to guarantee Autumn Half Term Activities BBQ and more. 10am. & movement classes for babies and entertainment for everyone this Autumn Tank Museum, Bovington BH20 6JG young children. Broadstone – Tues & Fri, Half Term. 8am–5.45pm. £24 day. £27 for Explore The Tank Museum and experience 7–8, 14–15, 21–22 Sep Ferndown – Wed & Bournemouth – Thurs. trip days. 115club.co.uk the biggest day out in history and take part See jojingles.com/poole for times & prices. in a range of family activities. 10am–5pm. Medieval Games 5–6 October Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ 9, 16 September 26 October – 3 November Step back in time and have a go at some Grandparents Day of the games that you come across as you Dorchester Elfins Kid’s Taster Sessions Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole BH16 6EU Find Fennel at Monkey World explore the castle ruins. 10am–5pm. Dorchester Community Church, Free entry for a grandparent on Monkey World, Wareham BH20 6HH Poundbury DT1 3DF Grandparent's Day at Farmer Palmer's with Get your Find Fennel activity sheet with 7, 14 September Woodcraft Folk is a national co-operative voucher downloaded from their website. your Halloween pack. Spooky sand art youth group with a focus on fun, friends, A fun family day out on the farm for all and creepy crafts in the activity centre and Picnic in the Park equality and building a better world. generations. 10am–5pm. a spook station will introduce children to Willow Walk, Wimborne BH21 1ED Activities include games, crafts, bushcraft creatures of the night! Woodhouse Gardens, Blandford Forum and camping. Register your interest at: 6 October DT11 7DN [email protected] Half Term Fun at Corfe Slades Park, Bournemouth BH10 4EP Taster sessions 9 & 16 Sep for ages 6–9. Expectant & New Parent Event Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EZ Bring a picnic, listen to live music and soak Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ Take part in the Great Escape (teddy bear up the great atmosphere, with free activities 14 September Free talks, taster classes and demonstrations zip wire) and watch missiles launch from for all the family. Wimborne 7 Sep, Blandford from some of the best local maternity and the castle's medieval siege engine, plus Circus Spectacle 2019 & Bournemouth 14 Sep. 11am–3pm. baby businesses. First 100 families receive a family castle quest and crafts. 10am–3pm. High Street & Quay, Poole BH15 1AW free goody bag. 10am–2pm. Free. 8 September A circus extravaganza including jugglers, 29 October, 1 November rope walking, acrobats, arts and crafts and Until 13 October Family Roller Disco much more, on the High Street and Quay Family Pond Dipping New Milton Memorial Centre, New Milton throughout the day. 10am–6.30pm. Free. Daily Steam Train Services Hengistbury Head Centre, Bournemouth BH25 6DE Swanage Railway, Swanage BH19 1HB BH6 4EN Come and enjoy the friendly environment 16, 23, 30 September, The picture postcard branch line to the Discover the weird and wonderful of a Roller Disco, with all the latest music 7, 14, 21, 28 October seaside, with award-winning heritage creatures lurking in the pond. Join this and games. Fun for all ages. 3–5pm. steam trains running for 6 miles through guided family pond dipping event! £3 Skater £6, skate hire £1. Naturetots Woodland Playgroup the Purbeck countryside, between per child, suitable for ages 5+. Booking Stanpit Marsh, Christchurch BH23 3ND Swanage and Corfe Castle / Norden in essential. 10–11.30am & 12.30–2pm. PetFest Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and Dorset. Under 5s free. Child £3. Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe BH23 4LE their parents can explore and discover Pet-related trade stands and dog all that mother nature has to offer in this competitions with a petting zoo, snake woodland setting. 10–11.30am. £4. handling and birds of prey on display! 15 September FREE Event 10.30–4pm. Adult £2, child £1. 21 September Free-Expression Community Arts Festival Blandford Market Place & Beres Yard, Blandford Forum DT11 7AD Try Rugby Sports Morning Longham Lakes Open Day Wimborne Rugby Club, Wimborne BH21 2AP Longham Lakes, Longham BH22 8AB Free Expression is a vibrant community arts festival set in the centre of the picturesque riverside town of Blandford Forum. This FREE family event celebrates all Wondering if your child would enjoy Enjoy a variety of ‘have a go’ activities areas of the arts, covering a wide range of styles to introduce people to areas with in playing rugby? Rugby workshops for girls suitable for the whole family the arts they may not have seen before. With drop-in workshops covering arts, crafts, and boys plus sports taster sessions for the including fishing, canoeing, kayaking, music, circus and more, performances, stalls, tasty food and exhibitions to enjoy. whole family. Just come along in sports paddleboarding, pond dipping and kit! Age 5-16. 9.45am–12pm. Free. birdwatching. 11am–4pm. A truly all-encompassing arts event, suitable for the whole family and all ages, and best of all its free with plenty of free parking. 10am–4pm. Free. www.free-expression.com

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14 Families Dorset familiesonline.co.uk Animal Encounters at Kingston Maurward Kingston Maurward Animal park & gardens At Kingston Maurward Animal Park, it’s an animal lover’s paradise with a host of close encounters feeding rare breed goats, sheep, ducks and chickens. Plus, during weekends and school holidays daily activities include wallaby feeding, pony grooming and even guinea pig fishing! Wander further and discover giant rabbits, ferrets, alpacas, birds of prey, Rhea & Peafowl and Saddleback pigs. The stunning formal gardens and parkland offer picturesque walks to the Walled Garden and lakeside, while the shop and café offer take-home gifts, food & For Sat Nav, refreshments and great coffee. Dorchester, DT2 8PY / 01305 215003 / visitkm.co.uk use DT2 8PX Opening September, the new indoor play barn guarantees all-year-round discount Voucher: One child free with a paying adult! fun, whatever the weather. One Voucher per group per visit. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.

31 October Beastly Monsters Feel The Magic Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe BH23 4LE A theatrical show for children and young WANT TO of Vintage families, join Alice Quatermain as she PROMOTE YOUR recounts several of her daring escapades LOCAL EVENT Train Travel from the Edwardian era. Encounter IN THE marauding monsters, deadly dinosaurs NEXT ISSUE? Swanage Railway is the picture postcard and fiendish fauna! 6.30pm. £7.50. email [email protected] branch line to the seaside. Steam trains run for six miles, weaving 5 November their way through the beautiful Purbeck Poole Quay Fireworks countryside from Norden, home of the Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1BW Purbeck Mineral Mining Museum, past Come and join the party on one of the the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle to biggest nights of the year with live music, the sandy beach of Swanage, the eastern gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a family entertainment, jugglers and fire World Heritage site. Swanage Railway offers an intensive heritage steam performances plus children’s rides, train service with departures up to every 40 minutes in the summer season. bouncy castles and workshops! From 5pm. Firework finale starts 8pm. Free. Special events, including steam galas in the Spring and Autumn, a diesel gala in May and our acclaimed Santa Specials in December, run each year. Underwater Wonders at Weymouth SEA LIFE Park Explore an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey Great Value to the ocean depths at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park. Get up close to over 1,000 creatures in 15 different zones, including our Family Fares playful family of Otters and magnificent rescued Sea Turtles. Then meet the world’s smallest penguins at Fairy Penguin Island. Native to Australia, s Steam services they are the only colony of Fairy Penguins in the UK! GO UNDER daily until 13 UNDER5 th Find out how it feels to touch a Starfish, crab and other creatures in our FREE October interactive rock-pool and take on a new adventure in Caribbean Cove, Dorset’s greatest adventure playground! This Halloween, you daren’t miss the Ascarium and help the Sea Witch unlock the treasure chest, open from 12 October to 3 November! With fun talks, animal feeds, our Dive Adventure Quiz Trail and The easiest way from Castle to Coast special events throughout the year, there’s plenty to enjoy at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park. swanagerailway.co.uk

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