June 2014
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VEGGING OUT
We all want our children to eat healthy,
nutritious meals to fuel their growing
bodies, but our best intentions may be
doing more harm than good.
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NATURE CALLS
It’s the perfect season to head outside
on a family adventure.
84
THE ATHLETIC EDGE
Rather than simply drawing time and
attention away from crucial study
time, participating in athletics might
actually enhance your child’s school
performance.
92
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
Do you crave a health-focused holiday,
but don’t want to leave your family
at home? A trip to The Farm in the
Philippines might fit the bill.
BACK TO
BASICS
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53 EDUCATION IN EMPATHY
Head-shaving has become an annual
tradition at one Hong Kong school,
where brave students raise money for
cancer research.
54
INJURY TIME
For today’s young athletes, dedication
to their sport can lead to huge personal
rewards. But what happens when injury
strikes?
62
HEAD OVER HEELS
Are your child’s wobbly steps more than
a sign of general clumsiness? It may
pay to check, since experts say early
detection of problems can have far-
reaching results.
96 HOME OF THE MOMENT
Peek inside one Hong Kong family’s
home.
104 ON YOUR MARKS
Here’s the game plan: upgrade your
summer wardrobe with fast-paced
sporty separates that put you ahead of
the pack.
110 BACK TO BASICS
With affordable, relaxed clothes, kids
can still look good while they play hard.
124 LAST WORD
Kids and adults are different species,
and statistics confirmed it in a scary
way for father-of-three Nury Vittachi.
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