Parents Zone

Don’t Let Children Become the “Third Party” in a Marriage

Written by: Aunty Anne Parents StationWhen a man and a woman meet, get to know each other, and fall in love, they then getmarried and start their own family. Husband and wife promise to love and respect eachother regardless of the circumstances, and their marital relationship naturally becomes thefoundation of the family.The arrival of children completes the family structure, but also makes the situation morecomplex: from the original couple relationship, it evolves into parent-child and grandparent-grandchild relationships. When facing the well-being of the children, everyone has their ownopinions and positions, and blending them is not an easy task.If we think carefully, we will understand that although husband and wife are the same twopeople, the two roles

Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

Written by: Fong Wai Kwan, Dr. Kong’s Professional Team of RegisteredPhysiotherapistParents should avoid letting their children develop the following bad postures, whichcan affect the development of the spine:When children are doing their homework, they should avoid sitting sideways to oneside, as this posture can easily lead to uneven use of force on the left and right sidesof the spine, causing problems such as scoliosis. At the same time, they shouldmaintain an upright posture in both the neck and waist. When children use computers, they should not lean their necks too far forward tolook at the screen, as this can easily lead to neck strain. Parents should also remindchildren to keep their necks and backs straight, and

Obsession: Separation Anxiety

Written by: Hong Kong Registered Psychologist, Ching Wai KeungAround nine months of age, babies become unusually clingy. Even if themother goes to the bathroom, the baby may appear extremely anxious,clinging tightly to the mother and even crying loudly.Separation anxiety can lead to two different types of reactions. In some cases,when separated from the caregiver, the baby will exhibit attachment-seekingbehaviors, such as clinging to the mother, trying every possible way to find themother, or crawling wherever the mother goes (Ainsworth, Bell, & Stayton,1971). Separation can also result in behaviors such as despair, resistance,and detachment, depending on the duration of the separation (Bowlby, 1960;Robertson & Robertson, 1989).A child’s reaction to separation can also change depending on theenvironment. For

Why are children always distracted while eating?

Written by: Heep Hong Society Educational Psychologist TeamMany children aged 4 to 5 tend to look around and fidget during meals because theyare 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 avoideating may contribute to their lack of focus.Short Attention SpansChildren aged 4 to 5 generally need longer meal times than adults. This is partlybecause they are not yet familiar with using utensils, which can lead to clumsiness,and partly because their chewing and digestive abilities are still developing,necessitating longer meal times. Furthermore, due to their short attention spans, lowself-control, and lack of time awareness, they are easily distracted by theirenvironment.