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Wellness
How Inside Out 2 writers looked to own pasts and kids for inspiration
‘That feeling of not feeling good enough is where a lot of this began,’ says director of starting point for record-grossing animated film.
24 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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Good Schools Guide
Should you send your child to boarding school? The pros and cons
15 Nov 2024 - 7:15AM
Trending in China
China mum seeks compensation after ‘wild’ son falls in shop, ignites debate
13 Nov 2024 - 4:53PM
Wellness
Can playing video games be good for your child? An expert’s view
Learn what sorts of game preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach kids.
9 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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‘Money justifies everything’: row as China actor pays fine so child can pick fruit
Top actor ignites social media parenting storm for ‘indulging’ child after park security guard invokes persimmon picking penalty.
8 Nov 2024 - 2:02PM
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China dad criticised for not holding bullies accountable after daughter bled
Father suggests that living in a small county of 210,000 residents, making enemies is unwise.
25 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, October 18-20
How active do you want to be this weekend? Pick from a historic walking tour, toddler’s play and yoga, a women’s self-defence class and more.
17 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM
Social media
Australia plans teen social media ban, raising concerns about isolation
Experts warn a proposed age-based ban on social media access could reduce social support for vulnerable young people and is unrealistic.
17 Oct 2024 - 4:35AM
Trending in China
China mum sits kids on 23rd-floor outdoor air con unit to rile husband
Video clip of little kids dangerously perched outside high-rise flat viewed 55 million times on Weibo.
15 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
Viral stories
Malaysia dad sets son’s motorbike on fire due to late-night safety concerns
Father defends his actions, believes bike has transformed his son into a ‘monster’.
2 Oct 2024 - 4:00PM
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China actress warned by doctors after adding ‘height-boosting’ drugs to son’s food
Video was viewed over 100 million times, sparking concerns from doctors about false promises with potential side effects.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:09AM
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China mum wins applause for pouring water on son after he wilfully wet classmates
Woman makes son stand close to their flat, pours water on him from second floor to teach him a lesson.
29 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM
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Viral video shows Chinese teen viciously attacking mum for not giving him money
Boy caught chasing, kicking mother, could not contain his rage after being subdued.
25 Sep 2024 - 8:46PM
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China father ties son with rope and speaks with police about his school dropout
Father travels over 1,000km from job to discipline boy, who had stopped going to school and was drinking and smoking.
22 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
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China dad transforms home into toy castle to distract daughter from electronic devices
Father has built over 300 toys for daughter, with many being extremely intricate.
19 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
Kindergarten principal suspended for collective pledge to ‘not be bear parents’
Story sparks national discourse on parent-teacher relationships, attracting 13 million views online.
13 Sep 2024 - 2:32PM
Viral stories
Malaysia woman says office bullying led her to vent frustration and hit young son
Compatriots outraged by woman’s willingness to openly admit she took emotional distress out on son.
11 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
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China mum’s lesson backfires as son earns US$1,400 in 10 days, drops out of school
Ironically, mother’s plan to teach son about hardship backfires, fed-up teen decides to pursue road stall business.
10 Sep 2024 - 9:21AM
Hong Kong society
Conflicts arise as Hong Kong parents struggle to control children’s gadget use
About 28 per cent of parents say their children’s use of electronic devices resulted in verbal insults, physical threats or unreasonable punishment.
29 Aug 2024 - 8:36PM
Wellness
What is oppositional defiant disorder and how to help Gen Z sufferers?
Using real cases they have handled, Hong Kong psychologists explain oppositional defiant disorder in young people – what it is, why it develops, and what parents can do about it.
25 Aug 2024 - 11:15AM
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17-year-old’s story highlights Gen Z’s struggles with ADHD
Jasmine Chan had long shown symptoms of ADHD – the third most common mental health diagnosis for Gen Z – before proper recognition saw her get the treatment she needed.
18 Aug 2024 - 7:45AM
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Wealthy China couples pay ‘professionals’ up to US$4,200 a month to ‘develop’ kids
Affluent, career focused young couples in China are forking out US$4,200 a month for “professional child companions” to fulfil their parental responsibilities.
17 Aug 2024 - 2:00PM
Celebrity children
Meet Clay Aiken’s teen son Parker, who just appeared on Celebrity Family Feud
Clay Aiken and his son Parker just made a rare public appearance together on Celebrity Family Feud – so what do we know about the teen, and will he follow in his father’s musical footsteps?
12 Aug 2024 - 7:00PM
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Gen Z risk of eating disorders shown in 2 Hong Kong women’s stories
Around the world, young people struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, experts say, with social media such as TikTok a factor. Two Hong Kong women reveal their battles.
15 Aug 2024 - 5:17PM
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Chinese culture
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Why must Chinese parents make children dread piano?
Music lessons are practically a rite of passage for Asian children but when forced, they can strip our kids of a lifelong enjoyment of music.
12 Aug 2024 - 5:42PM
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Celebrity Families
Meet Lisa Wilson, rising NFL star Zach Wilson’s ‘hot’ influencer mum
Zach Wilson has said it’s ‘not [his] favourite’ thing when pundits and online commenters focus on his young-looking mum at his NFL games – here’s what you need to know about Lisa Wilson
8 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Malaysian family faces anger, xenophobia over boy’s car joyride with siblings
Many took to social media to demand punishment for Pakistani father and his son,12, who was caught on video driving a car with his younger brothers.
8 Aug 2024 - 1:54PM
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Podcasts
5 family-friendly podcasts for kids that won’t bore adults
From Music Blocks to Mission Responsible, here are podcast recommendations for curious kids that steer clear of gore and profanities
3 Aug 2024 - 6:45AM
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Parenting: teens
It's the stage that every parent dreads:hormones are raging, moods are swinging and bodies are changing. But it is also a time of idealism, increasing independence and preparing for the journey to adulthood.
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25 August, 2024
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