A good sense of humor is one of the most important – yet often overlooked – character traits. Bringing humor to the home not only creates a positive and relaxing environment, but also strengthens the relationship between parents and children. At this talk, Professor Yue and Percie Wong will share their expertise in the ‘science’… Continue reading Bringing Humor into Families through Picture Books
Dwight Gardner’s recent article in the New York Times/International Herald Tribune raises the seemingly inescapable problem of children (over)using technology. In itself, this problem is nothing new: children watching too much TV and spending too much time playing video games are problems that have been giving parents headaches for decades.
It was an honour for me to participate in the First Teachers Training Workshop promoting family literacy for volunteers which was organized by Bring Me A Book Hong Kong. I really learned and changed a lot over the past three days since joining the workshop. I used to think reading is simple. My initial view… Continue reading The Change – My Perspective on Reading Aloud to Children
Recently I have observed a disturbing trend of “electronic parenting” amongst adults with young children. If you eat out during the weekends, you will find many parents using smart phones, gadgets or other electronic media to ‘mind’ their kids while the adults are eating or talking amongst themselves.
My seven-year-old son dislikes reading. I used to buy him different children’s books hoping that one or two may happen to arouse his interest. However, I was too impatient to read to him and explain the stories. Storytelling had become a stressful chore and I was discouraged by his interrupting questions. I gained a precious… Continue reading The Unexpected Experience
A recent study conducted by Scholastic Inc. in 2010 revealed that young people like to read because they read for fun and more importantly they have parents who are frequent readers. The report also featured some parental tactics that might be more effective than others:- • Parents are a key source of ideas for finding… Continue reading Parental Tactics on Raising Readers
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Dad is too tired after work, why not let Mum read with the children? Children need stories and books to help them make sense of the world. Books can be a wonderful way for parents and children to share feelings, concerns, and emotions. According to research summarised by the organisation Minnesota Fathers and Family… Continue reading The Fabulous Dad – Great Model Demonstrating Reading Aloud
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