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Shona Has Contributed to the Following Articles in Newspapers and Magazines
Sat, Oct 04, 2008
‘Mind Your Body’, The Straits Times
‘Children, let's talk about sex’ by June Cheong
‘Start early and take a step-by-step approach to the subject, advise parents and psychologists.’
To see a copy of this article go to:
http://www.asiaone.com/Just%2BWoman/Motherhood/Stories/Story/A1Story20081003 -91382.html
For a book review by Shona which was also published with this article click to go to
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Thurs, 1st Jan, 2009
‘Mind Your Body’, The Straits Times
‘How to keep New Year resolutions’ by June Cheong
http://www.divaasia.com/article/1470
Psychologist Shona Lowes said: 'By actually saying your resolutions out loud to other people, it makes you want to follow through on what you said. If you share your plans with friends and family, they can support you and reinforce what it is you're trying to do.'
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‘March 2009
‘Simply Her’ magazine
‘Who will give your kids the best care? Grandma, Nanny, Daycare or
Relatives’ by Elizabeth Scott
‘Choosing your child’s care-givers while you are at work can leave you in a bind.’ Elizabeth Scott seeks the advice of three mums and a child Psychologist.
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March 28th 2009
The Straits Time
‘Teach Child Art of Socialising’ by June Cheong
http://www.divaasia.com/article/2863
'The first signs of socialisation are seen in babies who make eye contact with their mother.
Parents are already starting the socialisation process with babies by talking to them and responding positively to the babies' attempts to communicate.'
'If a child is quieter and more anxious, he may need more encouragement to approach others. The more they interact, the easier they will find it.'
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‘Simply Her’ magazine
Article by Aileen Lai
To be published May 2009
This article will look at the effects of retrenchment on the family
‘Young Families’ magazine
Article by Aileen Lai
To be published May 2009
‘How to help kids learn better’
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