Family & Life Magazine Issue 4 | Page 2

Contents 4 SNIPPETS 4 Choice Products, Interesting News and More! COVERSTORY 8 Luxury jeweller Sara Taseer reveals a tragic tale of pain and hope 8 Tragedy & Triumph: Sara Taseer’s Story Happy Holidays! n we can finally wear t’s that time of the year again whe on the streets because it’s “cold fashionably thicker clothes eratures of 26°C due to monsoon out” (and by cold, we mean temp purses and wallets are feeling season). It’s also the time when our constant abuse as we buy gifts for the strain, having been subject to friends and family. I ember the good and a good time to take stock and to rem As we bid goodbye to 2013, it is also sophy t go on and that’s exactly the philo the holidays) mus the bad. Nonetheless, the show (and having her life. Despite jeweller Sara Taseer, adopts in her that our Cover Personality, luxury away from Salmaan Taseer, tragically wrested politician father, renowned businessman and ly (page 8). sanctuary in Singapore for her fami her, Sara soldiered on, and found FOCUS 10 Method In His Madness World-renowned horologist Dr Bernard Cheong entertains us essed eccentric Dr ion of life and we talk to self-prof The festive season is also a celebrat es his and living large than most. He shar e about living life Bernard Cheong, who knows mor e 10). ion (pag boyfriends and following one’s pass advice to his daugthers on choosing 12 Standing Tall She’s standing tall and proud despite being in a wheelchair of corporal punishment team delves into the murky world In Nurture and Health, our editorial ide-Atkinson about using hypnotherapist Jonathan Gars (page 17) and talks to experienced pleasurable affair (page 22). ing into a painless and some say, hypnosis to turn childbirth 15 NURTURE 14 Power Your Child With There’s a lot more to your brain than just IQ r your gifts from the crowds? Go online instead and orde Sick of battling the crazy shopping we’ve found (page 30). four of the most interesting retailers comfort of your own couch. We list Year party, we recommend prepare for your Christmas or New And if you do need to step out to salon in the heart of town (page 28). And . A, a new, luxurious hair Can your kids handle stress well? Or are they overwhelmed without you knowing about it? 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 Multiple Intelligences 15 Building Blocks For Happy Kids 16 If Theatre Be The Food Of Happy reading and happy holidays! 16 Learning, Play On! Teach your children about life with the power of the stage Managing Editor Gerald Woon 17 Let The Punishment Fit The Crime To cane or not to cane your kids? That is the question Discover suitable pets for your children at different ages 18 Happiness Is Just A Howl Away HEALTH 20 Under The Sea, Darling It’s Better familyandlife.sg 18 Managing Editor EDITORIAL Deep diving into the world of hydro-birthing CREATIVE 22 Pain-free Childbirth? Hypno-possible! Using hypnotherapy in childbirth 24 Beat The Bug It’s flu season again, so get ready to go to war Organic diets for children 25 Are You Going Organic Yet? RELAX 27 The Nursery Room Makeover! 26 Help! My Toddler Won’t Eat! Revamp for the festive season Handling picky eaters 28 The High Art Of Hair Styling 25 There’s a new luxurious hair salon in town Online Christmas shopping 30 Avoid The Christmas Crowd 32 Christmas Pampering For The Families There’s something for Mummy, Daddy and the kids BITES 34 The Festive Christmas Tree Pizza 36 A fun recipe for the family EVENTS 36 What’s Happening A list of upcoming family events OP-ED 38 My 2 Cents On... 2 Family & Life • Dec 2013/Jan 2014 Explaining loss to children SALES & MARKETING CONTRIBUTORS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Gerald Woon [email protected] Writer | Farhan Shah [email protected] Designer | Zach [email protected] Senior Marketing Executive| Emily Choo [email protected] Chef Derrick Ang Eliza Hamizah Jacqueline Bodnar Jade Tan Nasri Shah Neu Weetee Sherlin Giri Manager | Jessica Ong [email protected] CONTACT US Editorial Enquiries [email protected] Advertising Enquiries Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] MCI (P) 114/08/2013 Colour Separation & Printed by Times Printers Private Limited 16 Tuas Avenue 5, Singapore 639340 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Licence No. L021/09/2012 Distributed by MediaWheel Singapore 31 Toh Guan Road East #07-01 LW Technocentre, Singapore 608608 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] All materials printed within Family & Life are Copyright 2013 © and protected under the Copyright Act. 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