Singapore's Child July 2014 issue 152 [Preview]

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KidZone,

now a magazine on its own.

Just for kids!

Find out if your child is a BULLY

(Or the victim‌)

PLUS

A Delicious Mission

+ 10 home products for a cleaner house every day + Simple cures for colds, coughs and flu + Top power foods that you should eat

Slipping veggies into kids’ food The rules of dining decorum Our must-try list on where to eat

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In Every Issue

3 Foreword 4 Our Experts 21 Snips & Snaps 54 Beauty Fix 56 What’s On 58 Recipes 60 In The Know 61 Eat 63 Stockists

Win! 21

Kids Designer Name Labels from Stuck On You

55 32 Sneaking in the Greens

Ways to get your fussy eater to eat veggies

Family 48 Superfood Champions

Develop

Recommended superfoods that you should eat

36 Educating the Whole Child

50 What’s Your Mummy Style?

Raising a successful child beyond the academics

38 Parenting the Anxious Child Help your child to overcome their anxieties

41 Bully-Proof Your Child

Ways to minimise bullying

44 Table Time

Tips for a pleasant restaurant experience

Stand a chance to win one of our beauty team’s favourite mascaras

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A set of dining vouchers

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Take this quiz to find out how you can be more effective in supporting your child’s development

53 Efficiency Tips for

Busy Parents

Follow our nine time management tips

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Help your child enjoy eating!

Can’t wait to grab a copy of Singapore’s Child from the newsstand every month? You can now read Singapore’s Child & KIDZone while on the go.

“No, thank you.” Polite but definite, and that’s how some kids have responded to most foods. As parents, can you relate?

Changes in our kids’ eating patterns can make life difficult and frustrating for a while. And as parents, we often think that eating well is the same as developing well, and we become worried that our children are not getting enough of the “right” food.

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However, at three years old onwards, it’s typical for children to begin to have very strong ideas of what they like to eat and just how they like to eat it.

Find out if your child is a BULLY

(Or the victim…)

It’s important to realise that a child needs to begin to make decisions for themselves, and there just aren’t many ways they can control what happens to them.

Eating or not eating is one choice they can make.

PLUS

A Delicious Mission

+ 10 home products for a cleaner house every day + Simple cures for colds, coughs and flu + Top power foods that you should eat

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Slipping veggies into kids’ food The rules of dining decorum Our must-try list on where to eat

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Instead of arguing with your child, we suggest joining them. According to the experts, parents should let a child this age decide whether to eat and how much to eat. At the end of the day, we all enjoy sitting around the dining table and having a good meal with our loved ones.

Bon appétit,

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Foo Mei Siah

PUBLISHER

experts

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

education

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Annabel Seargeant Founder I Can Read

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fiona Walker Principal Director Julia Gabriel Centre and Chiltern House

Kelen Koh Aris Lai

Emmeline Lee

editorial DEPUTY EDITOR

Raja Jumira

Michael Corbidge Educator DR PETUNIA LEE Principal Motivation Coach Motivation Genome

WRITER

Regina Chin Advisor to childcare centres and Early Childhood projects

CONTRIBUTORS

Steve Coolican Founder, CEO LCentral Learning Centres

Shaistah Munawar Agnes Goh, Chew Hui Ling, Disa Tan, Geraldine Tan, Kenneth Goh, Rachel Yohannan

art

Veronica Denise Goh Early Childhood Education Specialist and Lecturer

family and parenting

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

AGNES GOH Parenting Specialist Focus on the Family Singapore

Contributing Designer

mental well-being

PHOTOGRAPHER

Geraldine Tan Principal Psychologist The Therapy Room

Mabel Leng

Michelle Lim Justin Loh

advertising and marketing BUSINESS MANAGER

Lavonne Lam

Associate Managers (Marketing & Communications)

Maggie Mok, Darran Ong Executive (Marketing)

Lim Chin Yee

COORDINATOR (SALES & MARKETING)

Audre Teo

Jessie Ooh Lead Psychologist Department of Paediatrics National University Hospital

nutrition Jaclyn Reutens Dietitian Aptima Nutrition and Sports Consultants

paediatrics Dr Veronica Toh Specialist in Paediatric Medicine Special interest in Neonatology Raffles Children’s Centre

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photography Justin Loh Art Direction & Styling Mabel Leng & Shaistah Munawar

When you have picky eaters, get inspiration from everyone’s favourite nursery rhyme.

DINERA plate, $2.90, Ikea, Dessert fork, stylist’s own

ideas

The Art of Here are some ideas for sparking creativity and fun in your house.

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et ready for silly surprises with these easy, ongoing “guerrilla art” projects. Whether Mum plants them in a covert operation, or the family teams up to do them, they’re bound to spark creativity and conversation – and bring your crew together in unexpected ways.

Perpetual poetry ] Forget about rhyme (or reason). There are no rules for this evolving verse. Choose an easily accessible wall with a good amount of space on it or make room on your fridge door. From a roll of craft paper, cut long, thin strips (wide enough to fit your space).

Using a coloured marker, write a poetic line on a strip and stick it up with blu-tack.

Place extra strips, blu-tack, and a jar of coloured markers nearby.

Invite family members to add a line – silly or serious – as the mood strikes, with each person using a different coloured marker.

The eyes have it o Everyday objects gain a playful personality with simple additions. Randomly stick self adhesive googly eyes of various sizes on objects around the house – from fruits to toothbrushes, phones, and mugs.

For added humour, make an assortment of moustaches from card stock and use blu-tack to stick them on photographs and other items. Leave a tray of extras in a handy spot and encourage your family to join in the fun.

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Mirror messages | Who’s the fairest of them all? Let your family know with a soap note. Using the corner of a dry bar of opaque, soft soap, write a message or draw a picture on the bathroom mirror.

The tone can be funny or supportive, such as “Hello, beautiful”, “Here’s looking at you”, or “You’re awesome!”

Drawings can also work with your reflection. For example, you can draw a strange hat for viewers to position their faces under, or a fancy frame around the glass.

When you’re ready for a new note, just wipe the old one off with a damp cloth.

It’s a draw! | Even the littlest artists can shine in this communal creation. First, use a black marker to draw a one-inch border inside a sheet of poster board (the border will prevent spill over). Using blu-tack, stick the sheet to a wall in a heavily trafficked spot, such as a hallway or at the dining area, where doodlers can sit as they work.

Draw one black line across the paper, border to border, to get the ball rolling. It can be curved, loopy, zigzag – whatever you like. Then leave the marker by the board and invite others to contribute their own lines. When shapes start to emerge, add a jar of coloured markers and encourage family members to fill in spaces as inspiration strikes. Stand back and be amazed!

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executive (marketing) lim chin yee executive (sales & marketing support) audre teo

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Science Factor

Read about the amazing world of water and its properties Animal Planet

Interesting facts and misconceptions about dinosaurs In SG

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Experience your parents' childhood memories

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Your very own chef hat so you can spend quality time in the kitchen Fun Facts

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Weird food that people in other countries eat

Puzzles

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Have you ever wondered why things come in different shapes and colours? Join Smallest Dragon on a magical adventure in this whimsical production

by I Theatre, which will be showing at the Alliance Francaise Theatre from 21 to 27 July. The story begins when Smallest Dragon discovers a moon in the sky, and becomes fascinated by how round it is. Look forward to engaging puppets, black light magic and fun songs to dance along to! Tickets are now available on www.sistic.com.sg

Happy Birthday, Bugs Bunny!

Who would have imagined that a rabbit would become such a big hit back in 1940? First introduced through an animated short film on 27 July, Bugs Bunny has since brought laughter into our lives; not forgetting his famous catchphrase, “What’s up, Doc?” Despite his annoying personality, he actually has a lot of knowledge and wisdom hidden behind his playful self! Will the real Bugs Bunny please stand up?

Get crafty at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Be the next Rock Star of Science Back for another round of fun science, the Singapore Science Festival will be taking place from 18 July to 3 August. Kicking off the event with X-Periment, this carnival brings you hands-on activities and performances for the whole family. Get your hip-hop groove on with The Dancing Scientist, as he delivers an unforgettable show at “So You Think You Can Do Science”. Or head over to The Star Lecture to learn more about biology. Tickets are now available on www.sciencefest.sg

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Unleash your creative side at the Asian Civilisations Museum for Saturdays@ACM: Crafty Kids. Every first Saturday of the month till November, the museum will be abuzz with plenty of activities for budding artists.

On 5 July, get fired up about performing arts and share tales with the storytellers on site. Those with a knack for crafts can also create and take home your very own masterpiece. The adventurous duo of Dora and Diego, from Nickelodeon’s hit preschool series, will also be there for a meet-and-green session! Admission is free.

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Retails for $99.90 at major department stores

Blast into battle with this Guardians of the Galaxy Milano Starship vehicle! This fastmoving star cruiser’s lights and battle sounds make the action more intense as your included Star-Lord figurine pilots it into the fight against the forces of evil.

Milano Starship to the rescue

Retails for $39.90 each at Toys’R’Us and major department stores

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It’s a new Scare-Mester at Monster High, and that means new fashion! Give yourself a ghoulishly great gift with the latest collection of Monster High Dolls! Each doll comes with a signature-style brush, doll stand and character-specific diary.

Frightfully fun

Retails for $49.90 at Toys’R’Us and major department stores

IMAGINA TION

It’s time to get Ulfstead Castle ready for the Earl of Sodor’s celebration, so Thomas and the Troublesome Truck are racing down the track to get the job done. With flags unfolding, knights appearing and a drawbridge dropping, this Thomas & friends Adventure Castle playset delivers an engaging experience that you will love.

An epic adventure

Suncoatgirl Natural Play Make Up Kit and Natural Salon Kit retail for $26.90 and $23.90 respectively at Kiddy Palace and selected department stores

Enjoy this water-based, non-toxic Suncoatgirl nail polish that is perfect for little divas like you! These nail polishes come in great girlie colours, cute packaging, and each colour has a really adorable name. Plus, you won’t need a nail polish remover at all – simply peel from the corner when you’re ready to change colour.

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Priced at $47-$52 per kg at all Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s outlets

Having a ‘Frozen’ themed party? Make it even more enchanting with Swensen’s New Disney Frozen Ice Cream Cake, which comes in eight designs. Cakes are also customisable in four different shapes – heart, square, round and rectangle – and are available in 23 ice cream flavours.

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By Adan Jimenez & Felicia Low-Jimenez

It was dark out. The bedroom with the two single beds was chilly from the air-conditioning turned on high. The rest of the house was quiet. At least, it was quiet now. It wasn't quiet just a moment ago.

Melissa peeked out from under her blankets. The figure in the bed next to her was utterly still. Like an Egyptian mummy.

“Janet,” she whispered. “Janet, are you awake?”

Silence greeted her.

“Jaaaaaaaneeeet!” she whined, reaching out from under the blanket to poke her still sleeping big sister in what looked like an arm (she couldn't quite tell since Janet was completely covered by the blanket). What's the point of having an older sister if she wouldn't wake up when you wanted her to?

“Ummm… wha?” Janet mumbled, turning to face the source of the offensive poking. “What are you doing, Mel? What time is it? Go back to sleep.”

She was already turning back and getting herself more comfortable under the blanket again.

“Wake up, wake up, wake up!” Melissa hissed. “The Sound is back again!”

“What are you talking about, Mel?” “The Sound! The Sound!”

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Janet suddenly sat up in her bed, her hair messy and her eyes wide. “The Sound?”

“Yes! The Sound! It's back!” Melissa replied, her eyes just as wide as her sister's, although Melissa's hair was a bit neater as she liked to braid them in neat plaits before she went to bed.

“Shush, Mel,” Janet whispered. “Not so loud. The Sound might hear you.”

“What? How can The Sound hear me?” Melissa said, rolling her eyes. She was also sitting up in bed. Just then, a streak of lightning flashed in the sky followed by a boom of thunder. Both girls dove under their blankets once again.

After a moment, a messy haired head poked out from under the blankets and said, “Are you sure it wasn't just the thunder?”

“It wasn't, Janet,” Melissa whispered. She gulped, “I think… it's back.”

Janet had to press her hands against her mouth to prevent the small scream from bursting out.

“What are we going to do?” she asked her younger sister. Melissa was eight years old, a year younger than Janet was. However, according to their mum, Melissa was far more advanced when it came to getting into trouble. She had once heard her mum

“Okay,” Janet replied. “Wait, wait. What does sound look like?”

“Hurm. Good question. I've got it; we'll have to look for the source of The Sound!”

“You mean… the creature?” Janet said, her eyes huge.

“You know, I've never really thought about what was making The Sound,” Melissa thoughtfully replied. “I've always just thought of it as The Sound. But I suppose you're right. Someone must be making The Sound.”

“Someone... or something,” her big sister retorted. say, “It's like that girl is a magnet for trouble”.

Janet didn't quite understand what her mum meant because she learned about magnets in school and no matter how many times she tried to get her metal paperclips to stick to Melissa, it never worked.

Melissa considered her big sister's question seriously. She finally took a deep breath and said, “I don't think we have a choice, Janet. We're going to have to catch it.”

“Catch it? How do we capture sound?”

“With a recording device, of course!” Melissa replied. “We'll use the tablet!”

“Okaaay.” Janet looked sceptical.

Neither girl moved from their respective beds.

“You go get it,” Melissa suggested with a sly look at her big sister.

“What? No way. It's out in the living room… where it's closer to The Sound.”

“You're the big sister!” Melissa replied, wrinkling her nose. Sometimes it seemed like Janet only wanted to be the big sister when it was convenient for her. Or when ice cream was involved.

“It's your idea!”

“Okay, fine. We'll go together. That way, one of us can grab the tablet and the other can watch for The Sound.”

“What sort of thing do you think would make a sound like The Sound?” Melissa asked, her eyes huge.

“Hurm… I suppose something big,” Janet replied, her head tilted in thought. “Something slimy.”

“You might be right. Especially since The Sound is loud and also a little gooey sounding,” Melissa said.”

The two sisters sat in bed quietly for a moment longer. Finally, Melissa pushed her covers off and gingerly put both of her feet on the cool marble floor. “Oh, it's cold!” she exclaimed with a shiver.

Janet decided to pull her bunny slippers on to avoid the same fate as her younger sister. The two sisters then quietly pressed their ears against the door.

A moment passed.

“Do you hear anything, Melissa?” Janet asked.

“I think... I think I do,” Melissa replied, clutching tightly on to her big sister's hand. “But it sounds far away. It should be safe for us to go into the living room to pick up the tablet.”

“Okay,” Janet replied. She took a deep breath, looked at her sister and turned the door knob.

The door creaked as it opened. Both sisters froze.

The Sound was louder now that the wooden door to their bedroom was opened. At times, The Sound had a rhythmic quality to it, a tempo of sorts. Other times, it was just a mess of nearly-snorts.

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