Parent Education

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Years of experience as an educational psychologist have led me to the conclusion that while early intervention is preferable, ALL forms of accredited, positive, professional intervention during your child’s educational journey can be beneficial, even if the results are not immediately or glaringly evident. The effects […]

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Getting your child accepted to study at a desired school or institution can be a stressful process. As an educational psychologist in practice who sees many anxious families, all trying to do the “best” for their child, this is a very relevant topic for discussion.  Starting

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa There is much pressure in the Hong Kong system which highly values strong academic performance; the practice of many extracurricular classes from English to Mathematics and everything in between adds to the parental concern of getting your child into a “good” school. This has resulted in

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   As a psychologist, teacher and parent, I’m excited to share three effective ways you can bond with your baby and support their brain development. The best part is that these methods don’t require any special tools or purchases. In the first three years of life,

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Cognitive development includes mastering speech, using the imagination, learning new skills, learning what things are and how they work, and of course, REMEMBERING things. This is a skill essential for future academic success. Memory skills are closely tied to a child’s overall cognitive development. As toddlers

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   As a parent, witnessing your toddler sink their teeth into another child is an alarming and upsetting experience. Biting is a surprisingly common behaviour during the toddler years, but that doesn’t make it any less concerning when it happens. The good news is that with

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   In my practice as an educational psychologist, I am often asked by parents: Did I do enough? What MORE could I have done? Was there anything different I could have done? All these questions relate to parent stress around whether they are providing sufficient stimulation

Living in high-rise apartments with limited space can present unique challenges for new parents in Hong Kong. However, creating a safe and stimulating environment for your baby is entirely achievable. Here’s how you can adapt your living space to support your infant’s development while maintaining safety and comfort. Safety First: Babyproofing Essentials: Start by securing

Author: Dr. Amelia N.Y. Lee, MHAssociate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Earlier, I had a gathering with some university classmates, where we shared updates about our families and showed care for one another, chatting about work, children, and other topics. Suddenly, someone laughed and said, “Amelia is probably the

作者：沈愛道女士 (教育心理學家) 在育兒過程中，採用預防性和主動性的策略可以幫助家長更有效地引導孩子的行為，並促進「恩…