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Building blocks for brains
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/06/2013
» The first few years of a child's life are too precious to waste. It has been shown that brain development and growth is at its highest from birth to age six. Parents are aware of this, and many businesses have been established to meet an unprecedented demand for classes or tools to help small children develop to their potential.
Home is where the help is
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/05/2013
» The first thing that greets an outsider who steps into the small patch of garden under Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) is a strong stench of urine. Male underwear is strewn carelessly on the ground, while a toddler plays by himself _ not in a crib, but in a battered foam box. There is no roof. There is no toilet. There is no furniture except for a few floor mats.
For the love of science
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/05/2013
» Post International Media has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) in the "Making Thai Einsteins"campaign.
Love and the city
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/05/2013
» The life of Jirachote Kaewsathean, also known as Nicky, is a classic rags-to-riches story. Now the owner of the bustling new destination Mimosa in Pattaya, her life began in Isan as a child with little money but big ambitions.
A word to the wise
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/04/2013
» To every parent, a child is a gift from above, but sometimes that precious bundle comes with a quality that is not fully understood _ giftedness. The word is interpreted differently for each individual, and that's only fair, as each gifted child is an individual and should not be generalised as nerds, geeks, weird or even as a genius.
Learning to deal with disorders
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/03/2013
» For parents, children's school reports mean a lot. Those whose kids come home with straight As gloat proudly while those presented with less-than-perfect report cards feel a range of emotions _ disappointment, anger, worry or even fear.
Bringing sexy back
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/03/2013
» Making sure your skin is ready to rock low-back tops and dresses can be tricky, mostly because you can't really see what the skin on your back looks like. Is it ready for exposure? Is there ugly acne waiting to play peek-a-boo with passers-by? Is the skin tone even? With a proper skincare routine, your body skin can look as flawless as your regularly pampered face.
Filling the void
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 16/02/2013
» Wrinkles are an inevitable part of the ageing process, but thankfully they are concealable, or even treatable, depending on how far one would go to fight them. But for needle-phobic individuals, or those who want a more natural look, not the my-face-is-frozen effect, what are the options?
Chocolate indulgence
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/01/2013
» Chocolate. Even seeing that word makes your mouth water. There are so many positive claims related to chocolate. It's good for your health, and it lifts your mood. It also makes your skin glow.
A traveller's oyster
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/01/2013
» Singaporean duo Ning Cai and Pamela Ho come from two different worlds - Ning is an award-winning magician, escape artist and illusionist, whose talents have earned her three world records while Pamela is an award-winning print journalist who has won four journalism awards, a radio DJ, a TV producer, and a single mother of twin boys.