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Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

Parents Zone  Written by: Fong Wai Kwan, Dr. Kong's Professional Team of Registered Physiotherapist Parents should avoid letting their children develop the following bad postures, which can affect the development of the spine:  When children are doing their homework, they should avoid sitting sideways to one side, as this posture can easily lead to uneven use of force on the left and right sides of the spine, causing problems such as scoliosis. At the same time, they should maintain an upright posture in both the neck and waist....
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Enjoy Traveling During the Summer Vacation – What Else Besides Just Having Fun?

Enjoy Traveling During the Summer Vacation – What Else Besides Just Having Fun?

Parents Zone The summer holidays are here, and many parents choose to travel with their children during this long break, not only to spend quality time together, but also to rejuvenate. I wonder if there are any other reasons why people choose to travel during the summer? Some may say that traveling can also broaden children's horizons. Indeed, "it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books." If children have firsthand experiences, they will likely have a deeper understanding of the knowledge...
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Love Warms at Home

Love Warms at Home

Parents Zone Written by: Principal Cheung Jok Fong, Education expert Have you ever heard the theme song "Embrace Love" from a certain TV series? I really like some of the lyrics, which simply yet powerfully convey the essence of "home": home is a place that "shelters from wind and rain", your "shield" that will always "open its door" when you are "weary". The "love" mentioned refers to the familial love that is destined from the moment you were born - a bond thicker than water. Indeed, what...
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Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

Parents Zone Written by: Lai Shun Mei, Family Dynamics Counselor and Global Career Developer When a child is born, people like to discuss his appearance, using his resemblance to his parents as a topic of conversation, and talk about which attractive features he has inherited from them. As he grows older and his temperament begins to show, they also like to explore whose personality he resembles. It is generally easier to get along with someone who has a similar temperament because similar personalities and preferences make it easier...
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Encountering a ‘mismatched’ child is an opportunity for parents to grow

Encountering a ‘mismatched’ child is an opportunity for parents to grow

Parents Zone Written by: Lai Shun Mei, Family Dynamics Counselor and Global Career Developer When a child is born, people like to discuss his appearance, using his resemblance to his parents as a topic of conversation, and talk about which attractive features he has inherited from them. As he grows older and his temperament begins to show, they also like to explore whose personality he resembles. It is generally easier to get along with someone who has a similar temperament because similar personalities and preferences make it easier...
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Seize the holiday, be grateful, and laugh heartily

Seize the holiday, be grateful, and laugh heartily

Parents Zone Written by: Dr. TIK Chi-yuen, Director, The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education I enjoy cooking and inviting relatives and friends to gatherings at home. When gathering with family and friends, they share, laugh heartily, play games, and even laugh uncontrollably. Numerous studies have shown that laughter can reduce stress, boost the immune system, and lead to fewer illnesses, while also strengthening relationships. Scientific research indicates that regular family gatherings not only improve communication and strengthen healthy relationships but also help children avoid smoking, drinking, and...
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Training Children’s “Brain Power” & “Intelligence”-Early Childhood Edition

Training Children’s “Brain Power” & “Intelligence”-Early Childhood Edition

Parents Zone Written by: Ms. Carmen Leung, Specialist in Child Development Psychology DHA only provides nutrients for children's brain development. To make children smarter, their brains must receive proper exercise. This time, I will introduce some brain-training games that are very suitable for children aged 2 to primary school age! 1.       Maze or Spot the Difference Brain Exercises Although Maze and Spot the difference brain exercises were our childhood games, they are still good friends for children in this era. In addition to mazes...
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The most important thing in teaching children is values

The most important thing in teaching children is values

Parents Zone Written by: Senior Early Childhood Education Consultant, Miss Mok Loi Yan In recent years, news of parent-child tragedies has become increasingly common. The root cause lies in severe deviations in parent-child relationships, familial bonds, and individual roles in family responsibilities. This results in resentment, blame-shifting, and an inability to combat negative thoughts, sometimes leading to the desire to harm others as a form of self-relief. Guiding Children on the Right Path Through Parental ValuesAlthough parents may feel heartbroken, they cannot turn back time to rebuild affectionate...
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How to deal with a bad temper?

How to deal with a bad temper?

Parents Zone Firstly, we must understand that it is extremely important for children to be able to express the emotion of anger for their development of autonomy. During early childhood (around two to three years old), the developmental crisis is precisely 'development of autonomy' versus 'shame and doubt' (Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt). What we should address is the behavior resulting from the child's emotions, not to prohibit or even negate the child's emotions.  Additionally, anger is a common emotion, experienced by both children and parents. When...
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Why are children always distracted while eating?

Why are children always distracted while eating?

Parents Zone Written by: Heep Hong Society Educational Psychologist Team Many children aged 4 to 5 tend to look around and fidget during meals because they are not yet adept at using utensils. Additionally, their short attention spans, still-developing sense of time, curiosity about their surroundings, or even a desire to avoid eating may contribute to their lack of focus. Short Attention SpansChildren aged 4 to 5 generally need longer meal times than adults. This is partly because they are not yet familiar with using utensils, which can...
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Learning with movement and immobility

Learning with movement and immobility

Parents Zone Registered Educational Psychologist, Pang Chi Wah In situations where social resources are scarce, children have little that is fun or interesting to engage with; however, when the objects in front of them show no minor changes and there are no detailed verbal or written instructions, children can still observe the differences and similarities between what they see now and what they have seen before, or make associations with other things they have encountered. They even try to describe their observations in their own words. This...
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What should I do if a child is overly attached to objects?

What should I do if a child is overly attached to objects?

Parents Zone Written by: Heep Hong Society Educational Psychologist Team A friend's five-year-old daughter has been exhibiting "object attachment" since she was two years old. No matter what she does, she must hold her old, worn-out teddy bear, almost never letting it out of her hands. The old teddy bear is her most important possession, and she must hold it tightly wherever she goes. If she finds it missing, she becomes irritable and cries incessantly. Recently, her mother threw away the teddy bear for hygiene reasons, and the...
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Motivating children to study hard without relying on rewards and punishments

Motivating children to study hard without relying on rewards and punishments

Parents Zone Written by: Founder and Volunteer Secretary-General of GLP, Lam Ho Pei Yee Everyone already possesses an intrinsic motivation, and people have long had the desire to do things well. This is precisely why when we give children external rewards and punishments, trying to interfere with their behavior, their performance becomes worse, such as killing creativity, reducing judgment, and other negative effects, which are the bad consequences that rewards can bring. Whether it is material or psychological rewards, although they can temporarily stimulate children's enthusiasm, they...
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How to raise children with a sense of security?

How to raise children with a sense of security?

Parents Zone Written by: American Association for Play Therapy, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Registered Social Worker Chan Tsz Wai According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a sense of security is the second basic human need, just after physiological needs. Children who lack a sense of security may exhibit many behavioral problems. Without sufficient support to confidently explore the world, and without enough confidence that someone can provide safe protection, they may send misleading signals through problematic behaviors to express their emotional needs. Often, parents think that managing behavior...
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Parental education, willing to learn and dare to do

Parental education, willing to learn and dare to do

Parents Zone Written by: Dr. Chi-Yuen TIK, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education In the journey of parental education, I love to listen to parents share their experiences and reflections on disciplining their children. Exchanging and encouraging each other is the most comprehensive content of parenting education. There is no place in the world that requires parents to pass an exam before they can have children. Everyone is learning as they go, realizing things later on, and gradually becoming "experienced" parents. Children have expectations...
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Hot-tempered parents

Hot-tempered parents

Parents Zone Written by : Marriage and Family Therapist Rachel NgChildren easily become timid, reticent, and lack confidence when dealing with hot-tempered parents. However, some children may learn to solve problems in an aggressive manner, mimicking their parents. Obviously, both patterns are detrimental to a child's personality development! Can parents improve their hot-tempered nature?Personality tendencies and life stress It's undeniable that a part of one's temperament is innate, which we cannot overlook. Just like children have different traits, some parents are naturally more sensitive, react quickly, and...
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Is learning and being immersed in art really that important?

Is learning and being immersed in art really that important?

Parents Zone Written by: Director of Pario Arts, Lee Sou Jing Having worked in education for many years, I have encountered numerous parents who choose "quick-fix," short-term courses or extracurricular activities for their children, which can be described as somewhat utilitarian. Conversely, they tend to undervalue non-utilitarian courses or activities that pursue aesthetics. Generally, what most attracts parents' attention are subjects or talent classes where their children can participate in competitions, have certification ratings, or show significant results. Art Education Has a Long-term Impact on Children I firmly believe...
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Delaying Tactics for Cultivating Children’s Patience

Delaying Tactics for Cultivating Children’s Patience

Parents Zone Written by: Pang Chi Wah, Registered Educational Psychologist, New Horizons Development Centre Hong Kong is a society abundant in material wealth, but due to the overabundance of resources, when children have needs in life, parents quickly provide them with ample supply, allowing them continuous satisfaction. However, parents satisfying their children's needs too quickly can have a negative impact on them, failing to cultivate their ability to endure, and over time, their patience may become limited. Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to Cultivate Children's PatienceDelaying gratification or the fulfillment...
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Besides good grades and getting into a good school, what else do children need?

Besides good grades and getting into a good school, what else do children need?

Parents Zone Written by: Ms. Carmen Leung, Director of Curriculum Development, Steps Education Many parents ask what holistic education is. From the perspective of the wisdom of the Chinese people that has been passed down for thousands of years, it is the cultivation of a child's "morality, intelligence, physical fitness, social skills, and aesthetics"; from the perspective of psychologists, it is the cultivation of a child's multiple intelligences; from the perspective of education, it is not only the pursuit of knowledge, but also the cultivation of a...
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My child eats fruits and vegetables every day but still struggles with bowel movements. What should I do?

My child eats fruits and vegetables every day but still struggles with bowel movements. What should I do?

Parents Zone Written by: Registered Public Health Nutritionist (UK) and Nutritionist, Ng Pui Yu Many parents have encountered the issue of their children having difficulty with bowel movements. When this problem arises, parents usually increase the fiber content in their children's diet, but the effectiveness varies from person to person. What should be noted in this process? What is an appropriate amount of fiber? Many people know that eating foods high in fiber such as whole grains, nuts, beans, fruits (like prunes, figs, kiwis, bananas, apples, pears, etc.) and...
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Can children be naughty?

Can children be naughty?

Parents Zone Written by: Fung Ji Hei, Game Therapist When Ji Fung, a first-grader, didn't return from the restroom after a while, the teacher sent the male class leader to check on him. After a while, the class leader came back panting, saying, "The entire restroom is soaked!" So, the teacher went to investigate personally. Upon arriving at the restroom, the teacher saw a flood, with water and bubbles everywhere, and Ji Fung was "washing his hands" in one of the sinks. The teacher asked, "What are...
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How to discover hidden talents and potential?

How to discover hidden talents and potential?

Parents Zone Written by: geneDecode Genetics Education Professional Team Innate potential is an ability that everyone is born with, a genetic characteristic that is present before growth. From birth, each child possesses their own unique talents. In the process of a child's growth, emotional intelligence, IQ, and the ability to withstand setbacks, among others, are all necessary conditions for success. Among these conditions, each child's talents are different. Can we discover their innate talents in the innocent eyes of children? Can we be sure to capture these...
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How to reduce the side effects of rewards?

How to reduce the side effects of rewards?

Parents Zone Written by: Pang Chi Wah, Registered Educational Psychologist at the New Horizons Development Centre Some parents have the following thoughts about rewards: "The original intention was to praise the child's good performance, but now the reward seems to have become a bribe." "He has become utilitarian, calculating the degree of his effort based on the size of the reward." "Sometimes I even feel that the child has become greedy. The rewards that once attracted him no longer have the original effect. Only by providing richer...
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Smart learning depends on exercise

Smart learning depends on exercise

Parents Zone Written by: Ms. Fung Chi Hei, Game Therapist, Lok Sin Tong Leung Kau Kui Primary School I previously participated in a professional exchange activity for teachers in Taiwan and was impressed by the emphasis on using exercise to cultivate children's growth in the Taiwanese education system. This experience provided new inspiration, which I hope to share with parents. One of the schools visited during the exchange can be described as the elementary school version of a sports academy. Upon entering the school, the students welcomed...
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The reasons behind every child’s behavior

The reasons behind every child’s behavior

Parents Zone Written by: Child Psychological Development Association, Psychological Counselor, Mr. Ching Wai Keung We all know that different parenting methods have a significant impact on a child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. However, in this article, I do not intend to share expert theories but rather recount an incident I witnessed firsthand. Case Sharing: Witnessing the Use of Aggressive Parenting Once, while working in Beijing, I observed several mothers with their children waiting outside a shopping mall for it to open. Among them, a little girl (referred to...
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How to cultivate a positive learning attitude in young children from an early age?

How to cultivate a positive learning attitude in young children from an early age?

Parents Zone Source: Dr. LAU Yee-hung, Associate Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Early Childhood Education, The Hong Kong Institute of Education Many parents hope that their children will develop a love for learning from a young age. However, children don't automatically develop a liking for learning; it requires parents to gradually nurture them, bit by bit. Encouraging Children in Interactions Children won't initially learn to persevere on their own. It's the parents' responsibility to encourage them to persist in the process, instilling in them an anticipation of success....
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How to handle the awkwardness when grown-up children find it awkward to have heart-to-heart talks with their parents?

How to handle the awkwardness when grown-up children find it awkward to have heart-to-heart talks with their parents?

Parents Zone As children grow up, many parents may find that their children become increasingly resistant to having heart-to-heart talks. The children may feel awkward, or perhaps the family relationships have not been very close since childhood. Dr. Wong Chung Hin, a specialist in psychiatry, points out, "It is crucial for parents to establish a good parent-child relationship from an early age. If parents suspect emotional issues in their children, in addition to observing changes in their behavior, they can guide their children to express their...
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Storytelling education, what can parents do?

Storytelling education, what can parents do?

Parents Zone Written by: Senior Early Childhood Education Consultant, Miss Mok Loi Yan Many parents have asked me about storytelling topics that are challenging to explain to young children, such as stories involving death, like "The Little Match Girl," or stories with violence, like "Little Red Riding Hood." Due to the detailed depiction of events in the storybooks and lifelike illustrations, children may experience significant fear of death after listening to or reading such stories. They might be unable to express their inner discomfort, and some children...
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Enhancing Resistance through Lifestyle Habits

Enhancing Resistance through Lifestyle Habits

Parents Zone Written by: Registered Public Health Nutritionist (UK) and Nutritionist, Ng Pui Yu In my online community, parents often ask, "What should children with sensitive airways/frequent colds eat to strengthen their immunity?" When children are sick, it's not only hard for them but also for parents who care for them day and night. There are many viruses that can cause colds, and since young children haven't been exposed to them before, they haven't developed the necessary antibodies, making them more susceptible to illness. It's normal for young...
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Reject the Busyness: Build Parent-Child Relationships Every Day

Reject the Busyness: Build Parent-Child Relationships Every Day

Parents Zone Parents should first handle their own emotions to help their children express their inner feelings. Whether parents are working or full-time homemakers, they are busy every day with work, household chores, and taking care of their children. After school, children are also busy with homework, tutoring, and reviewing for exams. Leisure time is limited, and bedtime comes early. Dr. Wong Chung Hin, a specialist in psychiatry, points out, "Parents and students in Hong Kong are very busy, but we need to learn to 'preprocess'...
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Willing to share – Parents set an example

Willing to share – Parents set an example

Parents Zone Written: Education expert, Cheung Wai Ching The crow accidentally found a piece of soap. After washing its feathers in the basin, the crow became fragrant all over. Deciding to share this soap with other animals, the mouse, rabbit, little monkey, and big bear all took turns using it. Finally, it was the elephant's turn. After the elephant finished bathing, the soap was nowhere to be found. The crow found it strange and anxious, thinking the elephant was playing a joke on it. The crow, with...
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Children react differently to stress; parental trust is the most important

Children react differently to stress; parental trust is the most important

Parents Zone In recent days, there have been continuous reports of students attempting suicide, a situation that is cause for concern. As parents, we often feel that adults face much greater pressure dealing with work, family, and financial issues than children do. However, Dr. Wong Chung Hin, a specialist in psychiatry, reminds us: "Clinically, cases of emotional distress due to stress are observed in primary, secondary, and university students. Parents should carefully observe any changes in their children's behavior, patiently listen to their thoughts, and refrain...
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Is your eye sensitive when the seasons change? What is keratoconus?

Is your eye sensitive when the seasons change? What is keratoconus?

Parents Zone Source: Ophthalmologist,Yu Wang Hon During seasonal changes, children often rub their eyes, and their eyes may become watery, mostly due to eye allergies. About 10 to 20 percent of children experience eye allergies, and the severity can vary depending on the season, with more severe cases occurring in the fall and winter. Common symptoms when children have eye allergies include redness of the eyes, eye swelling, frequent eye rubbing, dark circles under the eyes, and excessive tearing. Sometimes, there may also be swelling of the eyelids...
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How to help children who are rather clumsy?

How to help children who are rather clumsy?

Parents Zone Family Marriage & Art Therapist, Ko Wing Oi (Wendy) Parents often mention that their children are clumsy, often tripping or dropping things easily. This is related to hand-eye coordination and even the development of finger muscles. Many toys are now designed to train a child's finger muscles from as early as a few months old. Many parents are aware that various games can train finger muscles. But besides finger muscles, how can we train children to handle, grasp, or manipulate objects using their fingers? Balance is...
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Don’t treat books as miracle cure

Don’t treat books as miracle cure

Parents Zone Parent-child reading senior worker: Choi EE Do parents face many issues when it comes to shared reading? One common issue I often share with parents is that when their children encounter problems like bedwetting or fear of the dark, they often ask me, 'Is there a book that can help them solve this problem?' In the context of shared reading, we purposefully use a book to influence the child, hoping it will eliminate their fears, stop bedwetting, or improve their performance. In reality, this goal...
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Be a parent with multiple expressions and poses!

Be a parent with multiple expressions and poses!

Parents Zone Written: Founder & Volunteer Director of Good Love Passion, Lam Ho Pui Yee When a child is around 6 months old, they start babbling, constantly making sounds and single words. They also enjoy playing with toys that make sounds. However, even before they learn to speak, they already understand how to communicate with the people around them using crying, sounds, facial expressions, gestures, or body language. In fact, children first learn to communicate with people using facial expressions and gestures, then they learn verbal communication,...
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What is interactive reading? What are the techniques and steps for engaging in interactive reading with children?

What is interactive reading? What are the techniques and steps for engaging in interactive reading with children?

Parents Zone Source: Educational psychologists, Shum Ka Man and Tang Wai Yan Interactive reading is when parents and children engage in reading through conversation. The main difference between interactive reading and traditional reading aloud lies in the fact that traditional reading aloud often involves parents telling stories to children or, in some cases, parents' intention to teach children to recognize words, focusing primarily on word recognition. However, the advantage of interactive reading is not just about word recognition; it aims to foster a positive parent-child relationship...
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A quick method to calm down young children

A quick method to calm down young children

Parents Zone Source: Pediatric Behavioral Therapist, Yip Wai Lun Many times, as parents, when we see our children experiencing negative emotions like anger, tantrums, or extreme unhappiness, we often want to quickly resolve the situation by saying things like, "Don't be so angry!" or we may scold them, sometimes even yelling, "Shut up right now!" or using a countdown like "One! Two! Three!" to command them. Some parents may try to reason with their children, saying, "We shouldn't behave like this; we should stay calm." However,...
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Does a child having few friends indicate tendencies toward autism or social disorders?

Does a child having few friends indicate tendencies toward autism or social disorders?

Parents Zone Source : Education Expert, School Supervisor,Wu Shan-ying Parents often worry about their children and ask, "Have you made any friends at school?" However, when the child responds with "I don't have any friends" or consistently mentions the same friend, parents may begin to worry if their child has tendencies toward autism or social disorders. In reality, some children have been this way since childhood. They may have a preference for playing with objects or toys rather than socializing with peers. Even in higher grades,...
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Being a parent can be stressful; it’s important to manage anxiety promptly

Being a parent can be stressful; it’s important to manage anxiety promptly

Parents Zone Source: Psychiatrist Dr. Wong Chun Yin As parents, we have to juggle work and family responsibilities. Under significant stress, it's easy to experience anxiety. Anxiety is a natural, built-in response, and it can protect us when our lives are threatened. However, excessive worry can lead to physical discomforts like a racing heart, stomachaches, muscle tension, rapid breathing, headaches, trembling hands, sweating, or frequent urination. If not addressed in a timely manner, it can lead to more serious emotional issues and can also affect family relationships. Here...
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Parental Relationships and Child’s Physical and Mental Health

Parental Relationships and Child’s Physical and Mental Health

Parents Zone Written by: Marriage and Family Therapist, Child Play Therapist, Lee Wai Zi Whenever a child is born, it brings about changes to the family. Many times, parents, caught up in taking care of and disciplining their children, can easily overlook the quality of their own marital life. Over time, marital life becomes reduced to a pile of responsibilities and pressures. I once heard a friend say that when he comes home from work every day, it's like an assembly line of checking his children's homework,...
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Happy kindergarten, how about elementary school?

Happy kindergarten, how about elementary school?

Parents Zone Written by: Octopus parent, Mr. Leung Wing Lok. I've heard many parents share their experiences, and within the three years of kindergarten, the biggest concern is the transition to elementary school. How much should be done for the child? Should interview classes be arranged? Should extra English lessons or etiquette coaching (not a typo, there are actually training classes for etiquette) be arranged? Among the myriad of skills, is having sixteen talents out of eighteen enough? Or should the child learn niche skills to stand...
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Is an electronic pacifier a quality toy?

Is an electronic pacifier a quality toy?

Parents Zone Written by: Speech Therapist, Lee Wing Yan With the advancement of technology and material abundance nowadays, it's not hard to see that tablets are being used as "electronic pacifiers" for young children. Regardless of the occasion, whenever parents bring out this "electronic pacifier" and play YouTube videos, children sit quietly, and adults can focus on their tasks. Since tablets and smartphones can calm young children and provide educational games and videos for learning, does that mean they are quality toys? The key to selecting "quality toys"...
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Three sentences of family life: Love warms within the home

Three sentences of family life: Love warms within the home

Parents Zone Written by: Education expert, Principal Cheung Jok Fong Have you ever heard the theme song of a certain TV drama called "Embrace Love"? I really like a few lines from it, as these few words capture the essence of "family." A family is a place that provides shelter from the wind and rain, your "support." When you're feeling "weary," the door of your home will always be open for you. The mentioned "love" refers to the deep-rooted bond of kinship that's destined from the moment...
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Parents need to learn the “language of love.”

Parents need to learn the “language of love.”

Parents Zone Written by: Dr. Tik Chi-yuen, Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Family Education In a study conducted earlier, it was found that nearly sixty percent of children felt that their parents did not communicate with them using the language of love, and nearly half of the parents tended to use authoritarian and indifferent approaches when disciplining their children. In fact, the mode of parent-child communication is crucial for establishing a strong parent-child relationship. In this article, I would like to share the results...
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Happiness is actually simple – enjoy quality time with children

Happiness is actually simple – enjoy quality time with children

Parents Zone Written by: Marriage and Family Therapist, Child Play Therapist, Lee Wai Chee Everyone hopes to find happiness, and parents are certainly no exception. Many times, parents are even willing to sacrifice their own immediate needs and happiness, hoping to exchange them for their children's "happy life" in the future. Most parents understand that their children's future "happiness" is by no means guaranteed one hundred percent. However, many parents believe that not striving today will inevitably lead to failure tomorrow. In addition, the social atmosphere...
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Children are two different beings at home and school?

Children are two different beings at home and school?

Parents Zone Written by: Dr. Szeto Wing Fu, Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Family Education A teacher asked me, "Many parents seek my advice on education and disciplining their children. As a new teacher with limited life experience, I often feel inadequate in dealing with complex education policies and child-rearing issues. What should I do?" Every semester, the school arranges one or two opportunities for parents to meet with teachers and discuss their children's performance at school. As a father, I always strive to...
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Regarding the issue of enrolling in preschool, experts will answer you

Regarding the issue of enrolling in preschool, experts will answer you

Parents Zone Source: Education experts Leung Wing Lok and Chiu Wing Tak Question: My daughter is currently in K2, and I want to apply for a private school for her. I plan to start her with tutoring and learning the violin. Is the chance slim? What kind of interest classes or academic classes should she take to increase her competitiveness? Chiu: I think if you choose interest classes, you should consider what type of activities the school prioritizes. For example, many schools have orchestras, dance classes,...
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Three years old determines eighty? What influences personality?

Three years old determines eighty? What influences personality?

Parents Zone Written by: Registered educational psychologist, Pang Chi Wah When I arrived at a friend's birthday party, I saw a group of children milling around, having a good time. In another corner of the living room, several children were engrossed in reading their beloved extracurricular books, completely absorbed in their activity. The distinction between active and quiet children became immediately apparent. Are these traits of being active or quiet innate qualities encoded in our genetic makeup, or are they shaped by the nurturing and parenting...
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How can parents deal with a more self-centered child?

How can parents deal with a more self-centered child?

Parents Zone Source: Registered Clinical Psychologist, Yiu Fong Lee Many parents find that their children can be quite self-centered. When playing games or interacting with a group, they always want others to follow their rules. For example, a 5-year-old girl insists on playing with building blocks while her friend wants to play with cars. In such a situation, what should parents do? If the child becomes unhappy and self-centered, she may throw a tantrum and refuse to play with others. People may perceive this child as...
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Setting boundaries is better than trying to prevent children from making mistakes

Setting boundaries is better than trying to prevent children from making mistakes

Parents Zone Written by: Peggy Ho Pui Yee, Founder and Volunteer Executive Director of Good Love Passion Being overly critical is the most common mistake parents make in disciplining their children. The phrase "love deeply, scold severely" reflects the emotions of most parents. Parents often fear that their children will develop any undesirable behavior during their growth, which may have lifelong consequences. Therefore, when disciplining their children, parents often resort to meticulous criticism as a way to remind them. In reality, making mistakes is an essential...
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How to handle a child’s anxiety about starting primary school?

How to handle a child’s anxiety about starting primary school?

Parents Zone Source: Marriage and Family Therapist, Ng Yee Kam When a child enters first grade and fails to adapt, some may frequently express their longing for their mothers at school and even experience a loss of appetite. Parents are concerned about their child's anxiety and may continuously tell them, "As long as you do your best, Mom doesn't care about grades!" But does this approach effectively address the child's anxiety, or does it backfire? First of all, parents need to understand that the transition from...
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How can I avoid being biased when caring for two children?

How can I avoid being biased when caring for two children?

Parents Zone Source: Registered Clinical Psychologist, Yiu Fong Lee Parents are sometimes overwhelmed when faced with two children. For example, when the older sibling comes to you, the younger sibling is crying. Often, we only care for the younger sibling and neglect the older one, who may say that the parents are biased and only care for the younger one. How do we try to balance the care between the two children and make them feel equally loved? In the case of the above, perhaps when...
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How can parents solve the situation when children frequently throw tantrums?

How can parents solve the situation when children frequently throw tantrums?

Parents Zone Source: Senior Parenting Education Expert, Bally It is easy to see whether parents are competent based on how they handle a child's tantrums. If a child is yelling and screaming, can parents quickly calm the child's emotions? Some competent parents simply crouch down, make eye contact, and hold their child tightly while gently asking, "Why are you crying? Don't throw tantrums." Our first priority is to help the child regain control of their emotions. If they can't control their emotions, they won't be able...
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How can parents help young children adapt to primary school life both psychologically and physically?

How can parents help young children adapt to primary school life both psychologically and physically?

Parents Zone Source:  Professor Chiu Wing Kai, Chair Professor of Sociology at the Education University of Hong Kong. It's already been 5 months into 2023 and summer vacation will be coming soon, followed by the start of the new school year in September. For K3 students to start their primary school life. However, these students have spent most of their 3-year kindergarten education in online classes due to the pandemic, with little face-to-face interaction. How can parents help them adapt to their new academic and social...
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There are various claims about eye protection. Which one is true?

There are various claims about eye protection. Which one is true?

Parents Zone Source:Specialist in Ophthalmology, Dr. Chan Cheuk Ki Eyes are the windows to our souls, and we should take good care of them. There are various claims regarding eye protection, so which ones are true? Claim 1 — Looking at more green scenery can prevent myopia? To prevent myopia, we can start with environmental factors, such as cultivating good reading habits. We can follow the 20-20-20 rule, which means taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes of reading. During the break, you can close your...
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After promoting to primary school, classmates are completely different. How can we assist the children in adapting?

After promoting to primary school, classmates are completely different. How can we assist the children in adapting?

Parents Zone Source: Psychologist, Dr. Lee Wai Tong During the kindergarten years, children spend four years from N class to K3, and they will also make some friends, forming their own circles of friends. But after the summer break, when they will be promoted to primary school, everything can suddenly change. Some classmates may continue to attend the same school but may be placed in different classes, causing anxiety and discomfort. Of course, some children who start primary school and make new friends may forget their good kindergarten...
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What parents can do when children start to rebel?

What parents can do when children start to rebel?

Parents Zone Source: Founder of Family Dynamics and Marriage and Family Therapist, Rachel NgAs children grow up, they begin to learn to say no and may seem to rebel against their parents in everything. This is related to the child's temperament. When faced with a child who is very persistent, parents may easily feel that the child is not obedient or mischievous, but in fact, this only reflects some of their personality traits. If a child often says "No, no," parents need to spend more time...
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Is it important to establish a secure attachment with children?

Is it important to establish a secure attachment with children?

Parents Zone Source: Specialist in psychiatry, Dr. Leung Yuen Shan Every time the child is sent to school, they cry non-stop and have a difficult time separating from their mother. This may be a sign of a lack of security. Many studies have shown that a secure attachment is a foundation for a child's success in life. How can parents establish a secure attachment with their children? In fact, a secure attachment requires deliberate effort and a lot of hard work from the mother. A child's trust in...
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How can parents help young children adapt to primary school life both psychologically and physically?

How can parents help young children adapt to primary school life both psychologically and physically?

Parents Zone Source:  Professor Chiu Wing Kai, Chair Professor of Sociology at the Education University of Hong Kong. It's already been 3 months into 2023 and summer vacation will be coming soon, followed by the start of the new school year in September. For K3 students to start their primary school life. However, these students have spent most of their 3-year kindergarten education in online classes due to the pandemic, with little face-to-face interaction. How can parents help them adapt to their new academic and social life...
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How can eating habits make your child’s skin healthier?

How can eating habits make your child’s skin healthier?

Parents Zone Source: Registered Dietitian (Public Health) (UK), Ng Pui-Yu Many kids have dry skin or even eczema, and their parents work hard to find the right moisturizers and other skin care products for them. In fact, in addition to topical skincare products, we should also pay attention to children's diets. The most direct way, of course, is to drink more water. How much water should be drunk? In fact, our body's need for water is deeply influenced by the weather. For example, in dry weather, we need...
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How do parents show love to their children?

How do parents show love to their children?

Parents Zone Source: Parenting Education Specialist, Ken SirParents may worry that expressing too much love to their children will spoil them and therefore do not know how to express love to them. Generally speaking, Chinese are more introverted and often dare not express their love. Especially when you originally wanted to express that you were very worried about your child, it often turns into another attitude.Once, I saw a mother and her child get lost in Shatin and then reunite. What was the mother's behavior like...
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After promoting to primary school, classmates are completely different. How can we assist the children in adapting?

After promoting to primary school, classmates are completely different. How can we assist the children in adapting?

Parents Zone Source: Psychologist, Dr. Lee Wai Tong During the kindergarten years, children spend four years from N class to K3, and they will also make some friends, forming their own circles of friends. But after the summer break, when they will be promoted to primary school, everything can suddenly change. Some classmates may continue to attend the same school but may be placed in different classes, causing anxiety and discomfort. Of course, some children who start primary school and make new friends may forget their good kindergarten...
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How to effectively calm children when dealing with parent-child conflicts?

How to effectively calm children when dealing with parent-child conflicts?

Parents Zone Source: Parenting Education Specialist, Ken Sir From time to time, conflicts may arise between children and adults. In handling these conflicts, communication skills with children are very important, and there is a big difference between starting with "you" and starting with "I." Once, I was at the elevator entrance and saw a child trying to press the elevator button, but another child pressed it first. The child's emotions immediately became volatile, and although the mother tried to bend down and deal with the situation, she found...
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Getting sick after blowing air conditioning, how can we strengthen children’s immune system?

Getting sick after blowing air conditioning, how can we strengthen children’s immune system?

Parents Zone Source: Senior Nutritionist, Ng Yiu Fun Many children and their parents go outdoors in the summer and feel very hot afterwards, so they want to go into the shopping mall to enjoy the air conditioning. At this time, if someone sneezes, children are easily susceptible to catching a cold or flu. How should parents deal with this problem? The first part is how to take care of them, and the other part is the diet to strengthen their immunity. First of all, we should...
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When there are differences in parenting, remember that “avoidance is not shameful and can be useful.”

When there are differences in parenting, remember that “avoidance is not shameful and can be useful.”

Parents Zone Source:  Family Dynamic Psychotherapist, Yuen Wai Man Parents' upbringing backgrounds, education levels, or family of origin may differ in parent-child interaction, so it is quite normal for parents to have differing opinions on something. When there are indeed different opinions, parents should find a calm environment to discuss their own perspectives and views on the problem. In any situation, we don't want parents to argue directly in front of their children. For example, Dad can explain to Mom, "When I'm unhappy or under work...
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Learn English from games without difficulty

Learn English from games without difficulty

Parents Zone  Source: Speech therapist, Miss Carley Often, we want children to learn English vocabulary, which may be difficult and boring for them. In fact, parents can try to create some simple games for children to learn these English words through the process of playing. The first game is called "Covering the Card." It is similar to the card game we usually play. Parents can write some words that children need to learn on white paper and draw more sheets with laughing faces. How do I...
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Does the child cry non-stop when they are a little dissatisfied?

Does the child cry non-stop when they are a little dissatisfied?

Parents Zone Source:Family Dynamic, Psychotherapist, Lai Shun Mei Sometimes, children may cry when they are slightly dissatisfied, and parents may have tried different methods to comfort their children, but the children still cry from time to time. This may make parents feel tired, helpless, and even annoyed. In fact, children's crying is usually a way of expressing their emotions. Because their language is not yet developed enough to convey a complete story, their own feelings, and some thoughts, they will use the most direct or fastest...
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Does the child cry non-stop when they are a little dissatisfied?

Does the child cry non-stop when they are a little dissatisfied?

Parents Zone Source:Family Dynamic, Psychotherapist, Lai Shun Mei Sometimes, children may cry when they are slightly dissatisfied, and parents may have tried different methods to comfort their children, but the children still cry from time to time. This may make parents feel tired, helpless, and even annoyed. In fact, children's crying is usually a way of expressing their emotions. Because their language is not yet developed enough to convey a complete story, their own feelings, and some thoughts, they will use the most direct or fastest way...
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How do we develop children’s reading habits?

How do we develop children’s reading habits?

Parents Zone Source: Shirley Loo, Executive Director, Family Development Foundation           Reading habits are best cultivated from a young age, and every school and every teacher should encourage students to read. I think a "book" at the starting line, which is a book, will allow children to win at the end of the line. It can be cultivated in infancy. There are many kinds of books available for babies, such as Muppet books, soft books, books with no words and only pictures, and many tactile ones. Let him...
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How can children learn to take care of themselves?

How can children learn to take care of themselves?

Parents Zone Source: Shirley Loo, Executive Director, Family Development Foundation As we may notice, in today's society, the children of the previous generation have grown up and are now working in society, but it seems that their parents are involved in many things. It made me think back to my own childhood—did our moms always take care of us in a pampering role? Did everything seem to be taken care of so well that the kids could just focus on school and academics? In fact, this is definitely...
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What can parents do when preparing their children for elementary school?

What can parents do when preparing their children for elementary school?

Parents Zone Source: Unleashing Mind, Psychotherapist, Dr. Lee Wai Tong Next semester, K3 children will start to prepare for elementary school. Apart from getting to know the new school, preparing stationery, and learning to wear school uniforms, what else can parents do to help their children transition smoothly and make a good transition to elementary school? It is often the case that children will feel anxious when they encounter many unknown things. To deal with the anxiety of children, it is best to prepare for the situation...
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Why don’t children want to do homework ?

Why don’t children want to do homework ?

Parents Zone Source: Senior Parenting Education Expert, Bally After school every day, asking children to sit down and do homework is like sending them to war. Usually, there are several reasons why children do not like or do not want to do their homework. How can parents help their children? First, they really do not know how to do it. How can we tell if they really don't know how to do it? I have found that many children go home and find that 80% of...
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Are you a “competent parent”?

Are you a “competent parent”?

Parents Zone Source: Senior Parenting Expert, Bally How can we know if we are competent parents? We can find out how the children get along with their parents and how they behave by observing them, and here are five things we can observe.First, trust the parents. If a child trusts their parents, we can see it in their eyes and in their responses when they communicate with their parent. When a parent talks to a child, the child looks intently at the parent, understands what the parent...
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Is it true that children who can sit still are learning well?

Is it true that children who can sit still are learning well?

Parents Zone Source: Family Dynamics Counselor, Chan Tsz WaiUnder the current social trend, many parents are worried that their children will not be as smart as other children, that they will not be able to go to a good school, and that they will not have a future. But in fact, the earlier a child can sit still and listen to instructions, the better he or she will learn in the future. We first need to understand the brain development of children. In simple terms, the brain...
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How should parents express their love for their children?

How should parents express their love for their children?

Parents Zone Source: Parenting Specialist, Ken Sir,Some mothers often ask me, "How should I show my love for my children?" Will it be spoiled by expressing too much? I think that Chinese people are more introverted and are often afraid to express their love. Especially when you want to express your concern for him but end up with a different attitude.I once saw a mother and her little child lost in Shatin and then reunited. How did the mother behave after the reunion? She grabbed him...
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How to build self-confidence from a young age?

How to build self-confidence from a young age?

Parents Zone Source: Aristle International Kindergarten, School Supervisor, Vivian WuParents may ask what tips are available to help children build confidence easily from a young age. I think young children need love. He may be more self-centered and place a lot of emphasis on his relationship with his caregivers, so I think relationships with parents and caregivers are very important. If he has enough trust in the people around him, it will be easier for him to build relationships with the people around him in the...
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3 big tricks to let young children know the emotions & improve their social skills

3 big tricks to let young children know the emotions & improve their social skills

Parents Zone Written by: Speech Therapist Mother, Miss CarleySince children are only about two or three years old, their knowledge of the world will become deeper and deeper, teaching them to understand emotions can help them express their feelings and encourage them to put themselves in the position of understanding the feelings of others, thereby enhancing their social skills.Tip 1: Parents and children watch cartoons togetherParents can watch more cartoons with their children. Often, the expressions of the characters in these cartoons are exaggerated so that...
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Before becoming enraged at their children, parents should ask themselves these three questions

Before becoming enraged at their children, parents should ask themselves these three questions

Parents Zone Written by: Caritas Rehabilitation Services,Clinical Psychologist, Yu Kwok TingSome parents may be more impulsive and even have a habit of blaming their children for problems such as disobedience, deliberate anger, or naughtiness. When children fail to do what they want, they become angry with their parents, but this will gradually alienate them from their parents, which will damage the parent-child relationship in the long run.Parents' personalities, families of origin, and parenting methods learned in different ways will affect parent-child relationships. And the adults' thoughts...
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Spinal problems should not be ignored. How to do the test at home?

Spinal problems should not be ignored. How to do the test at home?

Parents Zone Written by : Chiropractor, Dr. Wan Man HoChildren are prone to sitting problems, even scoliosis and kyphosis. Parents should find out their children's problems early and make corrections. But how can parents tell when their children have scoliosis and kyphosis problems?For scoliosis, parents can try the Adam Test, a common test used by chiropractors, by asking a child to bend forward with his hands on the ground and see if there is a problem  with the muscles on either side of the spine. If...
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Three steps to teach children to eat on their own

Three steps to teach children to eat on their own

Parents Zone Written by: Senior Parenting Specialist,Bally When children go to school, they have to eat on their own. It is not an easy challenge to teach children to eat well, as they have to eat attentively and refrain from playing with food. In fact, parents only need three steps to teach their children to eat on their own. First, parents need to teach their children to eat on their own. Parents are frequently anxious for their children to finish their meals quickly, fearing that they...
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Siblings often quarrel with each other and the role of parents is especially important.

Siblings often quarrel with each other and the role of parents is especially important.

Parents Zone Written by : Founder of Family Dynamics Marriage and Family Therapist Children Play Therapist Ng Yee Kam In recent play therapy cases, several of the children's emotional problems were related to their young siblings' relationship. Most of these problems were not caused by major arguments, but rather by subtle interactions in which each child was seeking the mother's attention, comparing how much positive feedback they received from each other, and comparing who the mother "loved" more! Children often fight with each other because they...
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Nurturing children’s interest in reading

Nurturing children’s interest in reading

Parents Zone Written by : New Horizons Development Centre Registered Educational Psychologist Pang Chi Wah A hundred years ago, illiteracy was a normal thing. But since education became widespread decades ago, it is now necessary to go to school to receive an education. Learning is not only through the direct transmission of knowledge by teachers through language, students also need to read textbooks by themselves. When doing homework or taking exams, students are tested on their concentration and speed when reading. More than 30 years ago,...
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Letting go and letting your child become an independent person

Letting go and letting your child become an independent person

Parents Zone Written by: Founder & Volunteer Director of Good Love Passion           Lam Ho Pui Yee From childhood to adulthood, independence does not happen overnight. From the cradle to society, this journey is made up of countless small steps, and every small step in a child's development is an opportunity for parents to learn to let go. Because we can't be with our children all our lives and take care of them until they grow old, we as parents should know how to let go in a timely...
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“Baked in sweat” when fever. Does sweating help reduce fever?

“Baked in sweat” when fever. Does sweating help reduce fever?

Parents Zone Written by : Dr Chiu Cheung Shing There are some "folk wisdoms" about dealing with fever, and the most commonly heard one is that if you are “baked in sweat” when you have a fever, you will naturally get better. However, is there any medical basis and effectiveness for this saying? In fact, sweating will never cure any disease, and there is no medical basis for this claim. Although some children can get rid of fever after “being baked in  sweat”, 4 out of...
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Let your child learn to face failure

Let your child learn to face failure

Parents Zone Written by: Director of Curriculum and Training, Financial Education Association Mr. Kwan Hin Bun In many cases, the biggest blow to a child is not the failure itself, but his or her understanding of the failure. For example, if a child is not selected to represent the school in an inter-school competition, the usual reason they think of is that they are not as good as their classmates. But there may be other reasons behind it. Maybe the teacher is worried that if he...
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“No!” “Not allowed!” “No!” Does it really work?

“No!” “Not allowed!” “No!” Does it really work?

Parents Zone Written by : Child Behavioral Emotional Therapist Ip Wai Lun Many times, parents get angry because their children don't follow the rules or challenge some bottom line. For example, if a parent doesn't want a child to touch something, the parent will just say, "Hey! Don't touch it!" and "No!" and "Stop", the child will hear many of these "No! and "No! In fact, this will often make children feel that they have done something wrong, which in turn will undermine their confidence and...
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“I’m so tired” How to improve the feeling of tiredness?

“I’m so tired” How to improve the feeling of tiredness?

Parents Zone Written by: Chinese doctor Yiu Yee Chiu   As a parent, it can be exhausting to take care of a family and work. In my spare time, I like to watch talk shows and listen to the unique views of celebrities on life and their outlook on life. Once they talked about the busy life of Hong Kong people and how fatigue seems to be an inevitable "by-product". However, we were told that we are not tired because we are all like that and...
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What can I eat to refresh my brain and enhance my memory?

What can I eat to refresh my brain and enhance my memory?

Parents Zone Written by : Registered Dietitian (Australia) Chung Yong Man It's exam season and students are studying hard for their exams. Many parents ask, "What are the best foods to help your child refresh and maintain a good memory? Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are digested and converted into glucose, which provides sufficient energy for the brain. Therefore, I recommend eating an appropriate amount of carbohydrates at each meal to maintain the effective functioning of the brain. Food sources include grains and cereals such as rice, noodles, bread,...
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Low toddler patience. Learning the importance of waiting

Low toddler patience. Learning the importance of waiting

Parents Zone Written by: Ms. Ng Ka Chun, Former Principal of Lok Sin Tong Leung Wong Wai Fong Memorial School  Young children always have low patience and have difficulty tolerating & waiting. Self-control is a comprehensive ability of an individual to properly control and regulate his or her behavior without external supervision, to suppress impulses, and persevere to ensure the achievement of goals. It is an important component in the construction of self-awareness and is an important psychological quality for the success of an individual. Waiting is the...
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Children wet the bed at night, but cannot control themselves.

Children wet the bed at night, but cannot control themselves.

Parents Zone Written by Chinese Doctor Yiu Yee Chiu Every parent wants their child to develop well and quickly, not to lag behind, if not to be better than others. In medicine, there is a condition between "disease" and "physiology" that both parents and children find very disturbing. This is "nocturnal enuresis in children". Nocturnal enuresis is a stage of physiological development, but it is a problem if a child is still unable to control his or her urination and wets the bed after the age of 5....
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Failure to adequately address anxiety in young children may exacerbate separation anxiety

Failure to adequately address anxiety in young children may exacerbate separation anxiety

Parents Zone Written by: New Horizons Development Centre, Certified Educational Psychologist Pang Chi Wah As the school year begins again, many children cry when they first go to kindergarten. However, there are also children who can go to school without any adjustment period because their parents can prepare them mentally and practice simulations. For children, entering kindergarten may be their first major challenge because some children are separated from their families for the first time when they enter kindergarten, but once they have enough time to...
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Educating your child is for primary school? Parent-child education is more important

Educating your child is for primary school? Parent-child education is more important

Parents Zone Written by:  Octopus parent, Mr. Leung Wing Lok I remember when my eldest son, Hay, was in K1, I wrote, "Son, are you happy to start school? I ask my child "Are you happy?" one school year later. I don’t have to consider answer. My wife and I are very happy and thankful for the love and effort of the kindergarten, and Hay is very happy every day and is eager to go to school every day (especially to meet the teachers). Someone reminded...
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Is it really necessary to establish the authority of the father?

Is it really necessary to establish the authority of the father?

Parents Zone Written by: Mr. Leung Wing Lok, an octopus parent Since I got a Kim Jong-un haircut by a hair stylist, I have been thinking about whether I should implement "Kim Jong-un style of discipline" at home to a pair of children, and to authoritatively promote my personal hero worship to my father, so as to regain my status and authority in the family, and to implement the "Great Father Leader", and I am planning to hang my own magnificent pictures in all rooms and play...
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Only want to stay in the air-conditioned condition during hot weather?  Beware of get air conditioning disease?

Only want to stay in the air-conditioned condition during hot weather? Beware of get air conditioning disease?

Parents Zone Written by: Yeung Ming Ha, Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners This summer is really "hot and heavy"! In the face of the alarmingly high temperatures, families always want to stay in air-conditioned rooms. In addition to the increase in cases of heat stroke, many patients have "cold" symptoms, suffering from air-conditioning disease. Because the hotter the weather, the more likely to covet air conditioning, when out of the air-conditioned room, equivalent to a seasonal temperature difference, in this "hot and cold" situation, it is prone to...
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Wear face mask for long time during Epidemic. How to make children learn to “look at people’s eyebrows and eyes”?

Wear face mask for long time during Epidemic. How to make children learn to “look at people’s eyebrows and eyes”?

PARENTS ZONE Written by: Hong Kong Speech and Swallowing Therapy CentreSenior Speech Therapist Eunice SiuIn our daily interactions with others, we not only observe others' behaviors, but also "explain" and "predict" others' behaviors. Theory of mind is the ability to infer or substitute other people's mental states, such as their thoughts, beliefs, desires, and intentions, etc., and to use this ability to explain other people's thoughts, perceptions, and predict their behaviors. Theory of mind can be subdivided into "emotion recognition", "beliefs" and "pretend play".The developmental period...
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To love children, first to love themselves, 3 moves to teach you to maintain the best mental state

To love children, first to love themselves, 3 moves to teach you to maintain the best mental state

Parents Zone Written by :Family Dynamics Child Play Therapist                   Marriage and Family Therapist, Ms. Lee Wai ZiIn today's society, it is indeed not easy for parents to maintain a good state of mind and body. I have met with many parents and found that the difficulty most parents face is not that they do not understand their children's feelings and needs, or that they do not know how their behavior affects their children, but that it is difficult...
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Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

Parents Zone   Written by: Fong Wai Kwan, Dr. Kong’s Professional Team of Registered Physiotherapist   Parents should avoid letting their children develop the following bad postures, which can affect the development of the spine:     When children are doing their homework, they should avoid sitting sideways to one side, as this posture can easily lead to uneven use of force on the left and right sides of the spine, causing problems such as scoliosis. At the same time, they should maintain an upright posture in both the neck and waist. When children use computers, they should not lean their necks too far forward to look at the screen, as this can easily lead to

Enjoy Traveling During the Summer Vacation – What Else Besides Just Having Fun?

Parents Zone The summer holidays are here, and many parents choose to travel with their children during this long break, not only to spend quality time together, but also to rejuvenate. I wonder if there are any other reasons why people choose to travel during the summer?   Some may say that traveling can also broaden children’s horizons. Indeed, “it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” If children have firsthand experiences, they will likely have a deeper understanding of the knowledge they have learned. For example, when children learn about the Great Wall of China, visiting the site in person would allow them to truly appreciate the grandeur of

Love Warms at Home

Parents Zone Written by: Principal Cheung Jok Fong, Education expert   Have you ever heard the theme song “Embrace Love” from a certain TV series? I really like some of the lyrics, which simply yet powerfully convey the essence of “home”: home is a place that “shelters from wind and rain”, your “shield” that will always “open its door” when you are “weary”. The “love” mentioned refers to the familial love that is destined from the moment you were born – a bond thicker than water. Indeed, what could be more important than family love? When you are down on your luck, your family will share your worries, listen to your woes, and accompany you through

Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

Parents Zone Written by: Lai Shun Mei, Family Dynamics Counselor and Global Career Developer   When a child is born, people like to discuss his appearance, using his resemblance to his parents as a topic of conversation, and talk about which attractive features he has inherited from them. As he grows older and his temperament begins to show, they also like to explore whose personality he resembles.   It is generally easier to get along with someone who has a similar temperament because similar personalities and preferences make it easier to connect. If a child has a temperament similar to their parents, it seems to make parenting easier. However, it often seems like God enjoys playing

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