Playtimes HK Magazine February 2018 Issue

contents February 2018 50 TABLE FOR TWO 48 UNDERWATER WORLD advice features 28 WHAT WILL THE YEAR OF THE DOG BRING? If you were born in the year of the Dog, or will bring a child into the world during the year of the Dog, we’ve got the lowdown on what you can expect 36 BRAIN GAIN Six ways you can help your baby’s brain grow 30 MUM, I WANT A DOG! What are the things to consider before getting a dog? Sally Anderson of Hong Kong Dog Rescue gives some pointers 32 MIDDLE EAR INFECTION We look at how osteopathy might be able to help middle ear infections, one of the most frequent illnesses of early childhood 41 BREAKING UP THE CONFIDENCE GENDER GAP Confidence is key in the push for female empowerment; we look at how this can be achieved. 48 UNDERWATER WORLD Step into the waters of Lady Elliot Island, the southernmost Island of the Great Barrier Reef 52 TABLE FOR TWO Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or for a weekly date night, we’ve got you covered for restaurant options 58 HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW HONG KONG? Test your knowledge and top up on local trivia in our fun quiz 64 CHINESE NEW YEAR CAMPS Keep the little ones occupied over the holidays 68 LAST WORD Nury Vittachi on gender changing fish www.playtimes.com.hk 2 www.playtimes.com.hk

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