September 2012

features

45 HARVEST MOON

Mid-Autumn Festival presents a great opportunity for you and your kids to learn about an important Chinese celebration.

48 NO ROOM AT THE INN

What happens when the schools are full and there’s no space available for your child?

56 STAY-AT-HOME … TEACHER?

Homeschooling looks to be gaining popularity in Hong Kong.

64 ALL TOGETHER NOW

Is mainstream school in Hong Kong an option for children with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum?

70 THINK ABOUT IT

Learning is about more than repeating facts and fgures.

76 DEGREES OF SUCCESS

Can education consultants really get your kids into the Ivy League?

82 SCREEN TEST

With technology playing an ever-increasing role in 21st-century life, what does this mean for our children?

88 BACK TO SCHOOL BUGS

Kids and teachers aren’t the only ones heading back into the classroom.

90 HEADS UP

If you catch your children clawing at their heads, there's a good chance they have head lice.

94 HONG KONG ABCS

Learn the stories behind Hong Kong's streets and neighbourhoods.

106 FIT FOR YOUR PRINCESS

When your family stays at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, it’s not just Mum and Dad who should expect VIP treatment.

110 FRAME FOCUS

This season, trend-setting is all about the glasses. Here, we show you the shapes and styles in the spotlight.

121 SUPERFOOD HEROES

Kick-start your day with these recipes from gourmet raw food chef and mum, Priscilla Soligo.

140 LAST WORD

Education is not just for kids: adults can enhance their careers with academic magic, says Nury Vittachi.