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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-
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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.
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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.