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February 2016
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SITTING THE MONTH
We explore the tradition of ‘sitting the
month’, and discover it can be a great
– and sometimes luxurious - way of
spending your first weeks as a mum.
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WHEN LOVE BREAKS DOWN
Although we all hope it will never
happen to us it’s a sad fact that many
marriages end in divorce. Lawyer,
Philippa Hewitt has some advice on how
to handle things.
60
PICTURE THIS!
Editor-in-chief
Freya Paleit
caught up
with talented illustrator Mariko Jesse, to
discuss all things arty and imaginative.
64
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
We all know that coffee is the saving
grace of many parents on so many
levels, so we go in search of the best
spots for a cup of java in Hong Kong.
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BOOKSHELF
Perfect picks for reading with your child,
during the month of love.
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THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
Find inspiration for entertainment
on your travels and other useful or
informative ideas from these apps.
features
38 HOW TO MEDITATE (EVEN IF YOU
CAN’T SIT STILL!)
A regular meditation practice can have
a whole host of benefits, but how do
you manage to clear your mind in this
million-mile-an-hour world?
42
STRONG BONDS
Tips on increasing the loving bond
between parent and child.
46
VALENTINE'S DATES
Valentine’s Day - whether you love it or
hate it, you definitely can’t escape it.
68 DAY TRIPPERS
There are so many corners of Hong
Kong waiting to be explored – we share
three of our favourite day trips.
life/style
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FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE
Four delicious recipes from founder and
director of MAYYA+ Movement, Nealy
Fischer, for you to enjoy with the one
you love.
80 LAST WORD
Still haven’t found what I’m looking for,
says father-of-three
Nury Vittachi
.
DAY
TRIPPERS
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WAKE
UP AND
SMELL
THE
COFFEE
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