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Autumn 2019
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THE QUALITY
OF THE AIR
WE BREATHE
education
34 EDUCATION MATTERS
Local education news
35 BACK TO SCHOOL
A few snapshots capturing the first
week back to school
36 SCHOOL CAMPS
What to do if your child resists going
39 BOOKSHELF
Beautifully illustrated nature themed
books by author illustrators
42 BUILDING CREATIVITY
Willow Hewitt encourages parents to
let their children enjoy creative free play
44 SCREEN TIME
How much is too much and do you
have the appropriate rules in place?
AUTUMN
FASHION
50 AMPLA EDUCATION
Founder Julianna Yau explains how
Ampla can help families looking to
study overseas
52 THE QUALITY OF THE AIR
WE BREATHE
How does your child’s school cope
with the air quality?
56 OCTOBER CAMPS
Start planning for the half term holidays
lifestyle
58 STYLE AROUND TOWN
Everything you need to know to look
your best
59 SHOPPING
Whether it’s a picnic on the beach,
relaxing on your balcony, or to add
an alfresco feel to your home, these
stylish items will help you achieve
the look
60 A IS FOR AUTUMN
Autumnal fashion among the
stunning hiking trails of Hong Kong
68 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT
HONG KONG
Just some of the things that make
Hong Kong so special
travel
73 TRAVEL BUG
Inspiration for your next trip
76 SEATTLE TO CANADA
Tiffany Beeson travels from Seattle on
to Victoria
80 LAST WORD
Nury Vittachi on why parents can
never have secrets
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