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Contents 4 SPECIALFEATURE 4 The Sound of Silence Happy Birthday to Us! 14 We explore the amazing engineering that goes into a piano in the past year and we’ve certainly had a lot of fun ime flies when you’re having fun e to you month ugh deadlines to bring this magazin working late nights and rushing thro g to take a look back Issue, we thought it would be fittin after month. For this Anniversary onalities (page 12). ting our past cover page pers and bring you on a journey documen T SNIPPETS 6 Products, Services & More! Boy oh boy, do we have a bumper spread of stuff for you! apore - the mothers, issue to the strong women of Sing We’ve also decided to dedicate this gth, not just physically ladies who are the epitome of stren the wives, etc. - and feature two a woman who needs no y to bring to you an interview with but mentally as well. We’re happ the age of 30, that she 14) and a woman who decided, at introduction, Ivy Singh-Lim (page fashion line, Dorothy Loh to school and then, start her own was going to quit her job, go back COVERSTORY 12 A Nostalgic Look Back 14 It’s our Anniversary Issue! We take a look back at the past year (page 16). FOCUS ), we’ve put together a children as well (Children’s Day! With October being the month for ly see. These are the of Singaporean children you rare photo spread that showcases a side gth, encouragement neglected and who have found stren kids who have been abandoned or k it out on page 18. ng heroes i.e. foster parents. Chec and bravery thanks to a bevy of unsu 14 The Farmer, The Patriot & The Future Politician Ivy Singh-Lim wants to start something new ed up a couple of s, well, we’ve gone around and pick And if you’re looking for home idea it spick and span make your home look good but keep beautiful products that will not only for this month is the monthly giveaways and the prize as well (page 26)! As usual, we run haste to page 31. We have 10 to give away, so make gorgeous Corelle dinnerware set. 16 Threading a Fine Line Motherhood ain’t slowing down this entrepreneur NURTURE free to drop us an email , opinions and more, please feel If you have any questions, thoughts we will love to publish your views. at [email protected] as 18 A Different Sort of Fairy Tale We reveal a side of Singapore’s children you’ve never seen y reading! We hope you enjoy this issue. Happ 20 New Kid on the Block They might be new but this pre- school is all set to rock your world Managing Editor Gerald Woon 21 Laying the Foundations for 22 Future Success The qualities your child needs to succeed in the future might surprise you 18 HEALTH 22 Allergies Begone! 12 What can you do when your child is struck down with allergies? familyandlife.sg MANAGING EDITOR EDITORIAL CREATIVE 24 Brain Booster SALES & MARKETING We spend a day in a middle brain training class Gerald Woon [email protected] Writer | Farhan Shah [email protected] Designer | Zach [email protected] Senior Marketing Executive| Emily Choo [email protected] Sales Administrator| Michelle Lee [email protected] RELAX CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Wu Tim Meijers PHOTOGRAPHY Benjamin Lim Daniel Chan Glenn Lim Koh Sze Kiat 25 What’s Happening? Upcoming events for you and the whole family! ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 26 Your Home Just Better Products you need to make your home that bit smarter and prettier? BITES CONTACT US 28 28 The Ruffian Makes Good The former star of local movie 15 is now cooking up a storm Our fine dining chef has a family- friendly seafood recipe for you Distributed by Region Periodicals Distributor Pte Ltd 20 Bedok South Road Singapore 469277 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] All materials printed within Family & Life are Copyright 2014 © and protected under the Copyright Act. All rights reserved 2014. Family & Life is published monthly by Cogent Media Pte. Ltd. 100 Beach Road #32-01 Shaw Tower, Singapore 189702 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Registration No: 201231255H We take a look at the humble grain - rice - with YES Supermarket LASTWORD 30 The Running Mummy Diary 2 Who says mummies cannot be fit and caring at the same time? Family & Life • Oct 2014 Advertising Enquiries [phone] [email protected] Colour Separation & Printed by Times Printers Private Limited 16 Tuas Avenue 5, Singapore 639340 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Licence No. L021/09/2012 29 Rice, Rice, Baby! 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