Family & Life Magazine Issue 3 | Page 6

SNIPPETS And . A Pampering Experience awaits What Are You Curious About? “Science is cool beans!” Kindle your children’s curiosity for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with Sparticl.org, a new online and mobile destination that curates the best and most relevant content the web has to offer in the STEM field. Sparticl.org features articles, videos, games and hands-on activities from a myriad of sites, all vetted by a team of experts who ensure the content is of a certain standard and is appropriate for tweens and teens. The best part: it’s completely free! Whether your child is looking for relevant material for his school project or just curious about a certain topic, Sparticl.org will keep them occupied for hours while learning at the same time. We should know; we were on the site for quite a while too! The site also incorporates social media and gamification elements that will keep your kids coming back for more. So, why not let your child be entertained while learning about the world at the same time? Sparticl.org is jointly created by Twin Cities Public Television and 3M. The site has been extensively beta tested by hundreds of teens. Check it out at www.sparticl.org. In today’s fast-paced society, sometimes, it’s great to take a short breather and receive a little pampering. That’s exactly what new high-end And . A salon promises to give to you, elevating the humble act of hair styling into a sophisticated indulgence. Your pampering experience begins in the posh waiting room, complete with plush, comfortable couches. You are then led into the inner sanctum where experienced hair stylists, all of whom were handpicked by the founder Angela Lee, work on your crowning glory. While most, if not all, hair salons have a communal washing area, And . A boasts individual glasswalled hair washing basins and state-of-the-art Takara Espoir shampoo stations. You’ve probably heard about probiotics, the friendly bacteria found within your body that’s responsible for many things including healthy digestion and body immunity. However, what you might not know is that most of the probiotic supplements you consume are actually destroyed by your stomach acids before they actually reach your colon, where they do their work. grab a box today. Your body and those of your family will thank you for it! Neobiotics is available in Guardian, Unity Healthcare, Watsons, Mustafa Centre, hospital pharmacies and more. They’re also suitable for vegetarians. The Neobiotics range of probiotic and prebiotic supplements don’t face such problems. Their clever scientists have micro-encapsulated the good bacteria so that they can travel through your stomach safely before doing what they’re good at within your colon – making you healthy. Specially formulated for your whole family, Neobiotics are easy to consume and has five strains of live probiotic bacteria, so go ahead and The number one fear in a lot of adults is surprisingly not death but giving a speech in front of a group of people. If that scares you, can you imagine how children feel about it? The folks from InHerShoes and The School of Positive Psychology understand this more than most, and have joined forces to create Puddleworld, a public speaking and drama course specially designed for children. During the 3-day workshop, your kids will: • Build self-confidence • Overcome stage fright • Learn public speaking skills and relaxation techniques • Have fun! No lectures and tutorials at Puddleworld! Instead, your children will discover more about themselves through educational games and fun- Family & Life • Nov 2013 And . A is targeting to open its doors to the public on 11 November 2013. Discover a posh pampering experience at 14 Scotts Road, #02-29 Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213. Fortify Your Body Conquer The Soapbox 6 Give your tresses an unparalleled experience and walk away after the session not only looking fabulous but feeling great as well. filled activities, facilitated by experienced trainers and actors like Amanda Tee, a regular face on the okto channel, and Kim, a children’s instructor from The School of Positive Psychology. Puddleworld is undoubtedly fun, immersive and engaging while still being beneficial for children! That’s a winner in our books. We highly recommend Puddleworld, a healthier and more entertaining alt ernative to a whole day of iPad swiping. Puddleworld runs from 11 to 13 December 2013 from 10 am to 1 pm at The School of Positive Psychology, 100 Orchard Road, #03-20 Concorde Hotel. The course fee is S$350 but early bird discounts are available! For more information about Puddleworld, e-mail [email protected] or fire up your browser and head on to www.fb.com/Puddleworld.