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Is Your Child Experiencing Separation Anxiety? 7 Methods to Help Alleviate Separation Anxiety!

14/10/2024

Is Your Child Experiencing Separation Anxiety? 7 Methods to Help Alleviate Separation Anxiety! Written by: Family Dynamics Psychotherapist Yuen Wai-man Little Hsuen is in the first grade. Her father passed away from illness when she was one year old. For a long time, her mother relied on her husband’s savings to take care of Hsuen at home. However, in recent years, as financial circumstances became strained, her mother had to take on a part-time job to support the family’s expenses. Recently, Hsuen has been unable to attend school peacefully; every time her mother takes her to school, she cries and throws a tantrum, refusing to let her mother leave. During class, she insists that her mother stay outside the classroom for over an hour so she can see her through the classroom window before she can reluctantly settle down to learn. Recently, Hsuen’s pet cat, which she cared for, unfortunately passed away due to illness, leaving her feeling gloomy and worried that other unfortunate events might occur, such as her mother passing away one day. Since then, Hsuen has become afraid to sleep alone and frequently experiences physical discomfort, including symptoms of vomiting and headaches. This situation has persisted for two weeks, and her mother is exhausted and increasingly worried and anxious. Through a friend’s recommendation, she sought help from a psychotherapist. The psychotherapist used play therapy to create a safe therapeutic environment for Hsuen, establishing a trusting relationship with her so that she could gradually explore and express her

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Is Competition Just Stress? 3 Major Benefits to Help Children Build Inner Strength

14/10/2024

Is Competition Just Stress? 3 Major Benefits to Help Children Build Inner Strength I believe all parents have heard the term “glass heart,” and no one wants their children to have a “glass heart.” Whether they are just starting school or entering the workforce, everyone faces various levels of competition. If they don’t know how to cope, it can lead to mental and physical exhaustion, even affecting personal development. Allowing children to participate in competitions based on their interests and willingness offers many benefits: Learning to Follow Rules Every competition or competitive game has its own set of rules that must be followed, such as arriving on time and adhering to size specifications for submitted work. These experiences teach children the importance of following rules. Parents can also explain why these rules exist, such as fairness in size specifications and convenience with deadlines. 2. Learning to Express Themselves Not every child is born with a strong desire to perform or is accustomed to showcasing their talents. Children who participate in competitions can boost their confidence by observing the behavior of other children and responding to the cheers and encouragement from the audience, learning to be more willing to express themselves. 3. Learning to Face Winning and Losing In any competitive situation, whether it’s a competition or a game, there will always be winners and losers, and often there is only one champion. When a child achieves victory, parents can provide appropriate encouragement

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Don’t Let Children Live Too Carelessly

14/09/2024

Don’t Let Children Live Too Carelessly by Mr Kwan, Principal of the Financial Education Academy (Regular Courses) Someone once said, “Raising children in poverty may be the best form of education.” However, born in an era of extreme material abundance, most parents have already become prosperous. On one hand, it is difficult to make today’s children understand the concept of “contentment,” and even harder to return to days of poverty to rekindle their “will” to understand how to live. But at the very least, parents should examine: Is their own concept of money correct? Has it been influencing the next generation? Don’t let children live in the same carefree way as adults. Many times, the author observes a common phenomenon in life, where whatever adults do, children naturally follow suit. Indeed, parents always provide the best quality of life for their children, good food… good housing… good things… as if they have closed the gap of life between the two generations, creating an illusion where both generations share the same way of life as a matter of course. For example, can a five or six-year-old child have bubble tea with their parents? Do you see the issue here? Have you noticed that many times parents (the world) inadvertently accelerate their children’s growth pace, and many education and psychology experts tell us that providing too much in life for children actually hinders their healthy development. Therefore, the author suggests that besides eating together at the same table and

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Childhood severe myopia: Parents should not neglect it. The more you strain to see, the more it impedes learning and growth.

14/09/2024

Childhood severe myopia: Parents should not neglect it. The more you strain to see, the more it impedes learning and growth. It is very common for children in Hong Kong to need to wear glasses due to myopia. Since myopia can affect children’s lives and learning, parents need to understand how to deal with it and seek medical attention early to control the progression of myopia, preventing it from worsening. Doctors remind parents to pay attention to the details of their children’s vision in daily life to check for any abnormalities. If needed, myopia control eye drops or suitable glasses can be used to correct vision. For children with severe myopia, close monitoring is even more essential. Dr. Chan Shun Kit, Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Glorious Hospital, stated, “High myopia” refers to myopia of over 600 degrees: “The longer the eyeball is stretched, the more severe the myopia becomes. The average length of a human eyeball is about 22 to 25 millimeters. For every millimeter of elongation, myopia may worsen by around 300 degrees. If myopia reaches 800 degrees or above, the risk of complications such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment increases. For children with severe myopia, the primary goal for parents is to prevent the degree from continuously deepening, as the impacts on various aspects of growth can be long-lasting.” Observing Children for Signs of Myopia in Detail However, children often have myopia without realizing it themselves; they may only feel that things appear blurry without explicitly

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Five Golden Rules of Parenting

14/09/2024

Five Golden Rules of Parenting As parents, we all want our children to excel. Parents bear a tremendous responsibility to raise children in the best possible way. But what constitutes good parenting? Good parenting emerges when parents provide a stable, nurturing home environment, serve as positive role models, and actively engage in their children’s lives. Good parenting is about fostering a child’s holistic development, imparting moral education, and guiding children through open communication and mutual respect. Responsible parents tailor their approach, instill good values, use rewards and punishments judiciously, and positively influence their children’s behavior. 1.Spend Quality Parent-Child Time Together The best gift you can give your child is your time! Be present for them! No matter how busy you and your child are, make time to “connect” together. Understanding your child more leads to family unity. Play games happily together, plan and do things together. Ensure that good habits and positive attitudes are cultivated during this time spent together. 2.Provide Unconditional Love Parental love and warmth are fundamental ingredients for a child’s happiness. The more children feel their parents’ love, the more willing they are to listen and learn. Before lecturing your child, provide them with unconditional love through hugs, kisses, and words. Research shows that a child needs 12 hugs a day. 3.Avoid Corporal Punishment and High-Pressure Education While the saying “spare the rod and spoil the child” holds some truth, excess severity can backfire. It’s essential to avoid corporal punishment.

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