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Written by: Director, The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education Dr. Tik Chi-yuen To maintain good and intimate family relationships, three elements are needed, including family planning, family communication and family empathy. Whether it is an individual, a group or a community, there is a need to have a plan. These plans should include directions, goals, actions and solutions to problems. Likewise, every family needs to have its own family plan. In simpler terms, planning for home ownership, savings, travel, and children requires clear planning and action. In the process of talking about these plans, it is important for all family members to share them, and for everyone to agree on them so that they can
Written by: Speech Therapist, Lee Wing Yan I once encountered a 5-year-old child in my work. He appeared well-behaved and polite, just like other children his age. However, he had a distinguishing feature—he wore a hearing aid in his left ear. He was a child with hearing impairment. As the term suggests, hearing impairment refers to “disabilities caused by hearing loss, ranging from mild hearing loss to complete deafness.” But does hearing impairment only affect a child’s ability to hear? Understanding Surrounding Sounds to Build Concepts Think about it: before toddlers can articulate meaningful words, what ability do they first possess? It’s the ability to “babble.” So what is an essential step for toddlers before they
Written by: Dr. Tik Chi-yuen, Director of Hong Kong Institute of Family Education A coin always has two sides. While we strive to establish a close relationship with our children, conflicts are inevitable in daily life. To reduce disputes, parents need to understand that children are independent individuals; they are not accessories to their parents. The authority that parents exercise is meant to protect their mentally immature children, not to showcase their own power. Young children will inevitably have their mischievous moments, and rebellion during adolescence is a normal part of growth. While appropriate reprimands are necessary when children make mistakes, saying, “I am your father; you must listen to what I say!” is not suitable
Written by: Gigamind English Primary School, Principal Kenneth Law The Primary 1 application process has begun. How can parents choose the right school for their children? How to determine if a school is the right one? While a child’s individual traits are certainly important, young children are highly adaptable. Therefore, the parents’ expectations for education and whether the school can meet those expectations become more crucial. Parents can learn about a school through the following methods: Many parents would use the school website to understand the school, but the design direction of different school websites varies, making it difficult to compare them. However, websites generally provide some basic information, which can be considered a convenient way
