Month: March 2019

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  Travel Thailand: Hua Hin

  A holiday in Hua Hin is sure to please your whole family. Jenny Rephaeli shares what’s on offer for all ages, plus a hidden gem that keeps her family wanting to return again and again. By Jenny Rephaeli You have probably heard of Hua Hin and maybe even visited this beach resort town situated around 140 […]
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  Child’s Play: This Dad’s Perspective

    Father and Bangkok resident, Greg Boudah shares a few unusual children’s activities which have proven to be both fun and rewarding. By Greg Boudah / Photos courtesy of author In a city as vast, wide and bustling as Bangkok, we expats parents are spoiled with an amazing, often unique choice of kid-friendly activities to choose from. School […]
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  Practice Makes Perfect: Making Music Practice More Enjoyable

  Many parents struggle to get their child to regularly practice their musical instrument. Nattagan Pettong, piano teacher and educator, provides some tips for parents. By Nattagan Pettong Music is just like any other subject. It has to be repeated and reviewed or children will forget what they have learned. But many parents struggle to get […]
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  Screen Time: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

  Digital play can be handy for developing a number of skills. But how can we establish a system at home for using digital technology, so that we can use it without being used by it? By Francine Kaye Acelar As a parent in the digital age, you’re probably already aware of the news about the […]
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  Nurturing Self-love in Our Children

  We teach our children to look after their bodies and care for others but it is just as important to teach them about self-love too. Teacher and mother Angelica Cosgrove shares her tips for nurturing self-love. By Angelica Cosgrove We spend every moment of our lifetimes with ourselves, making this relationship the most important relationship […]
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  Common Medical Tests in Pregnancy

  Whether it’s a first-time pregnancy or not, navigating healthcare in Bangkok can be scary and costly. Midwife Emma McNerlin explores common routine tests offered in pregnancy.By Emma McNerlinWhen you decide on a hospital you will either choose or be allocated an OB/GYN to oversee your care. Each doctor has a different approach or standards of […]