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Love Warms at Home

Love Warms at Home 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

Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity Written by: Pang Chi Wah, Registered Educational Psychologist   In recent years, environmental awareness has been on the rise. As a parent, you can cultivate an eco-friendly and meaningful hobby like stamp collecting for your child. This can also serve as a simple and convenient parent-child activity.   Parents who work in an office often need to open various types of mail, which often come with used stamps. While we may think those stamps are worthless, they can actually be great materials for a free parent-child activity. We can bring the different types and sizes of envelopes and stamps from the office back home, and let the children go through

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

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

Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children 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