Relationships Australia : Healthy Conflict in Relationships

"Conflict is a normal part of any relationship."

How to manage it and resolve problems in a way that improves relationships rather than harms them is the focus of this one night seminar.

Strategies discussed include:
* Defining what constitutes conflict and the importance of healthy conflict resolution.
* Common Strategies used while handling conflict.
* Learning new skills for healthy resolution.
* Looking at a step-by-step approach to a healthy resolution.

Where:	Busselton Family Centre
	19-21 Kent St, Busselton
When:	Thursday 25th August 2011
Time:	6.30pm - 9.00pm
Cost:	$25 per person

For bookings and payment please call (08) 9792 1111.
Concessions are available for concession card holders.

For more information please visit the Relationships Australia website.

Words of Wisdom from Dr Seuss

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."


^{- Dr Seuss (1904-1991) -}

The Busselton Library has plenty of Dr. Seuss' books for you and your family to enjoy,
so come in and have a look!

Busselton Public Library Opening Hours:

Monday	9.30am	to	5.30pm
Tuesday	9.30am	to	5.30pm
Wednesday	9.30am	to	5.30pm
Thursday	9.30am	to	7.00pm
Friday	9.30am	to	5.30pm
Saturday	9.30am	to	12noon

Ray Village Intergenerational Playgroup

School Holiday Activities @ The Busselton Public Libraries

School Holiday Fun

TREASURE MAPS
Learn how to make your own authentic treasure map
that would fool even Captain Jack Sparrow
and finish it off by finding some treasure of your own!

Busselton Library	Wednesday 13th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm
Dunsborough Library	Thursday 21st July	2.00pm - 3.00pm

DETECTIVE TRAINING
Ever wanted to solve mysteries and crack cases?
Come along and learn your BBI
(Busselton Bureau of Investigation)
Detective Certificate by completeing our detective training course.

Busselton Library	Wednesday 20th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm
Dunsborough Library	Thursday 14th July	2.00pm - 3.00pm

BOREDOM BUSTERS
Don't forget to come into the library to collect your 'Boredom Buster' activity pack - it's full of cool things to do at home. They're dynamite!

All activities suitable for primary school aged children.
All sessions are free.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited

Please contact:

Busselton Library	(08) 9754 1588	email
Dunsbourough Library	(08) 9756 7111	email

Telling Tales in Balingup

Children's Story Telling Festival

W.A. Authors and Illustrators

Saturday 16th July    10.00am - 4.00pm

  Sunday 17th July    10.00am - 2.30pm

For full program details and enquires visit:

http://www.balinguptourism.com.au/

Real Healthy Kids : Natural First Aid Workshop

Event: THE NATURAL FIRST AID KIT FOR YOUR CHILD : Supporting Your Child’s Health Naturally
Date: Saturday July 2nd
Time: 9.30am – 12 noon
Cost: $50 (small classes only)
Contact: Sally Gray ND 0433 542 189 Child Health Specialist - Naturopath – Nutritionist – Educator – Author

You will learn:
• The Natural First Aid kit – including herbs, homeopathics and nutrition
• 12 month plan for child health maintenance naturally
• Natural remedies to use for common acute and chronic conditions
• How to support your child’s immunity
• Including immune boosting foods into everyday life

Precious Playtime for Better Baby Brains

^{Image by Francis Vachon}

Watching a baby at play is an amazing, beautiful thing. Journalist and doting parent Francis Vachon has shared with us his time lapse recording of baby Edward’s 4hrs of playtime, compressed into two and a half minutes. Apart from being very cute(!) the footage helps us understand the enormous value of play. Vachon explains the power of babies’ brains:

Here’s the thing about babies. When we’re born, we get the brain cells we need, but the connections between cells haven’t formed yet. In those first few years as we explore the world, the cells begin to link up at a dizzying pace, forming tens of thousands, even millions of new links. When you watch Edward you can almost feel it happening.

You can read more here.