Family & Life Magazine Issue 3 | Page 2

Contents SNIPPETS 14 4 Choice Products, Interesting News and More! COVERSTORY 8 Standing Strong is hard. There’s the media, eing a parent in this day and age rnal influences offering the Internet and a host of other exte advice. you a lot of different opinions and B its rned-hotelier Loh Lik Peng, adm Our Cover Personality, lawyer-tu past compared to now, but in the how vastly different parenting was DeFRED founder Fred Ho ing hard at it (page 8). Similarly, he’s work ness life (page 10). busi gives you a peek into his family and The Accidental Hotelier An interview with hotshot hotelier Loh Lik Peng FOCUS itional approach, just when you decide to take a non-trad It becomes even more challenging Vong Hin would be a when the both of them decided that like Yap Vong Hin and his wife did, children (page 12). stay-at-home Dad to look after the 10 Love Amidst The Glitz & Glamour Jeweller Fred Ho reveals his glitzy approach to parenting children? We talk to too difficult between you and your But, what happens when things get yet manageable (page 16), reveals that conflict is inevitable mediation expert Dr John Ng who teenage children (page 17). t about communicating with your and chat with Dr Ian Gordon Mun 12 It’s A Hard Day’s Night A Dad shares what it’s like to be a househusband in Singapore 14 A Smart Cookie, He Is difficult but common th coverage as well, dealing with We’ve continued our extensive heal ren’s diets (page 22). childhood myopia (page 21) and child issues that today’s parents face - Her world crumbled when she discovered her son’s condition school vacations, we h, the tough go on holidays. For the Of course, when the going gets toug sea (page 26 and 28). ces both on land (page 24) and at cover a few interesting holiday choi exciting family activity children instead? Check out our Feeling like just a day out with the spread (page 30). NURTURE 26 16 Lay Down Your Arms What happens when parents and children start fighting est that you would like azine with us or any topics of inter Share your thoughts about the mag dlife.sg or leave your us an e-mail at editorial@familyan us to consider covering. Just drop m/familyandlifemag. comments on our Facebook at fb.co 17 Houston, We Have A Problem Teenage communication 101 18 Your Child, Future Fund Manager Teach your children how to manage rding job in the world. nt, but many agree it’s the most rewa Yes, it might be difficult to be a pare their money Happy reading! HEALTH Managing Editor Gerald Woon 20 My Little Bundle Of 12 Depression Heading down into the depths of post-natal depression The fight against short-sightedness Plan your children’s diet 21 Stop Childhood Myopia 22 Food For The Brood RELAX 24 Not Your Usual Vacation BITES 32 Come Hungry, Leave Happy A family-friendly dining destination Paradise on the high seas On board the family cruise line Go outdoors with the family 30 Discover a side of Singapore you and your family have never seen 24 Head indoors with the family 26 A Floating Metropolis 28 SuperStar Service 30 Certified Outdoor Fun! 31 Certified Indoor Fun! 36 With A Contemporary Twist A list of upcoming family events Family & Life • Nov2013 Oct 2013 Alethea Tan Chef Derrick Ang Dr Ian Gordon Munt Dr John Ng Dr Sandy Umboh Robin Leong Syafiq Rafid Manager | Jessica Ong [email protected] Family & Life is published monthly by Cogent Media Pte. 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