June 2014
news
8
WHAT’S ON
A look at what’s going on this month
10
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Hip new shops, services and products
18
FINGER ON THE PULSE
Relevant news from around the world
20 ECO HERO
Ideas and products for greener living
advice
22 RATED PG
When you find yourself unable to enjoy
anything, it’s time to ask for help, writes
Orla Breeze.
24
IN YOUR OPINION
Readers’ thoughts on timely topics
28
LOOK AWAY
Vision problems in children are on the rise
and experts say modern technology is
partly to blame.
30 RACING AHEAD
Running a family, a company and a
marathon are all tough work. Here’s how
one dad juggles his parenting duties, a
demanding job and training for a recent
marathon win.
32
QUIZ: GETTING TO KNOW YOU
How well do you know your child?
resources
34 TOY BOX
Toys that get the kids up and moving
36
BOOKSHELF
Perfect picks for reading together
38
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
There’s a technology solution to help every
member of the family achieve their fitness
and activity goals.
40
HAPPY CAMPERS
This summer, why not try a camp that
piques new interests or stretches your kids’
muscles, both mentally and physically?
118 STOCKISTS
See something you like? We’ll tell you
where to get it.
Eco Hero
pg 20
Photography
Melanie Adamson
Model
Mackenzie
Clothes
Mackenzie
wears Aztec-print
singlet, $400, Ralph Lauren.
62
HEAD
OVER HEELS
40
SUMMER
CAMPS
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Game time
Can sport improve
academics?
Athletic
afflictions
Specialise too young
and risk injuries
Outward
bound
Hit the trails
with thekids
fitness
Food smarts: Teach yourkids toenjoy veggies, rather than trying to trick them.
family
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Bookshelf
pg 36
Toy Box
pg 34
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