Should dads be in the delivery room? We look at the pros and cons
A number of Chinese traditions persist around pregnancy and delivery. There is the practice of sitting the month a centuries-old custom that prohibits new mothers from eating certain foods or leaving...
View ArticleThese US kids try Malaysian food, and some Malaysians are not happy
The kids Clara, Crystal, Austin and JayQue were given plates of nasi lemak, roti canai, laksa and apam balik. Overall, the kids likedmost of the dishes,though they did not care for thespiciness of some...
View ArticleVolunteerism during the school break
The adage charity begins at home certainly holds true in Titus Fernandez family. His daughters Isabel Meng Shinn,14; Annabel Pui San, 12; and Rozabel Hui Ling, 10, have been involved with charity work...
View ArticleWhen to see a doctor about your child’s tummy ache
A stomach ache that recurs more than four times a month for more than two months is classed as chronic andan intestinal illness may be responsible, according to the Cologne-based Professional...
View ArticleShould a father be in the delivery room? Here are some pros and cons
A number of Chinese traditions persist around pregnancy and delivery. There is the practice of sitting the month a centuries-old custom that prohibits new mothers from eating certain foods or leaving...
View ArticleA fight with the dreaded head lice
The Hong Kong Science Museum got into a spot of bother recently after parents took to social media to rant about children becoming infested with head lice after donning helmets while playing with one...
View ArticleHow to pick the best British boarding school for your child – and make sure...
British boarding schools continue to be a popular option for families in Hong Kong and China the 20 plus schools, consultancies and colleges that exhibited at the recent British Boarding Schools Fair...
View ArticleHow kids benefit from speaking different languages
Many families are from multiple cultures and live in one that is not their own, potentially exposing children to different languages at the same time and from a very young age, says Scarlett Mattoli, a...
View ArticleHow a Hong Kong family sports day keeps students on a healthy track
As more research highlights poor physical and mental health among Hong Kong students, more than 100 local kindergartens and schools will join a family sports carnival hosted by the Physical Fitness...
View ArticleHow to get Hong Kong children eating healthily and off junk food – six expert...
Encouraging children to adopt good eating habits and healthy attitudes to food early in life is crucial for their future well-being. This is especially so given doctors warnings that Hong Kong...
View ArticleBritish boarding school fees: how parents can save on the costs of putting...
Many expatriate parents want to provide their children with a British boarding experience for at least part of their school career. The schools are also popular with Hong Kong families as seen at the...
View ArticleGay parents wish some in Hong Kong wouldn’t rush to judgment about them and...
My job comes with the privilege of being able to disguise a curiosity about people whose lives are different from mine with questions; journalism endorses my nosiness. But the real privilege is...
View ArticleSports is good for children, but not all are good for kindergarten kids
Many parents sign their children up for sports when they areas young as three years old, and there are many options available even for kindergarten-age kids. That is a good thing in principle, says...
View ArticleWhy no nursery rhymes at Hong Kong kindergarten? They’re a great way of...
A Hong Kong parent writes: We often sing nursery rhymes with our daughter at home, but she doesnt seem to sing any at her international kindergarten. I presumed this was an important and natural part...
View ArticleMalaysian couple gives Cambodian villagers their first framed photos
In 2014, Reuben Teo and his wife Fann Saw travelled to Siem Reap, Cambodia for a holiday. With its ancient temples, scenic lakes and vibrant pace, the ancient location was inspiring to Teo, who is a...
View ArticleNine Christmas traditions explained – from crackers to figgy pudding, holly...
Its impossible to ignore the imminence of Christmas. From October or September, officially, in the Philippines the organised among us begin to send cards, the smug enclose letters detailing their...
View ArticleDon’t force kids to hug or kiss people… even grandma or grandpa
A gentleholiday reminder about kids and forced hugs: Dont. Girl Scouts of the United States of America offers the following evergreen advice, which it just released to help families prepare for a...
View ArticleWe need to get our children moving and we have to act quickly
Holding a ball in front of him, five-year-old Shane William Mohammed Shazlan dives into the pool head first, his legs kicking to help him get to the bottom of the pool. The ball pops up and Shane...
View ArticleFather Christmas: should you tell your children the truth or encourage them...
Do you encourage your children to believe in Father Christmas? Do you promote the elaborate myth of a man with a full white beard and red hat, a string of reindeer and a sledge of presents? Do you, as...
View ArticleHoliday fun with mum, dad, grandma and grandpa
When you hear family vacation, you might think mom, dad and the kids. But its not that simple these days. Grandparents are increasingly accompanying their grandchildren, while grandma and grandpa often...
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