Hello, Monday readers

Is there anything better than those summer days, down at the beach when the crowds have cleared, with your kids and your pup? How lucky are we to live where we do. I say this to my family every week – because it's true and we shouldn't take it for granted. Our pup has finally had her last shots so we can take her out with other dogs. It's definitely added another layer of stress to beach visits, but she's also so much fun. She runs around the waves with the kids, and tries to save them when she thinks they are drowning. A pup is the most wonderful addition to our little family.

To help you choose the right pup for you and your family, we interviewed Jenny North, senior receptionist and veterinary nurse at Austinmer Veterinary Hospital. Below she shares her recommendations on choosing your new furry family member.

This week's newsletter also covers the changes to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and tips on oral hygiene for kids from Dr Mohit Tolani of Dapto Dentists; Michelle Barry's top three parks with a jetty; and a quick and simple Rice Paper Rolls recipe from Healthy Cities Illawarra.

Plus, a new physiotherapist and Pilates instructor at The Physio Pilates Movement, Amy Pappas, explains abdominal separation during pregnancy and how to manage it.

Be safe and I'll see you out there.

Your Monday Editor

Kasey Simpson

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