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Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Parenting: newborns to toddlers
The early years are vital for your children's development. During this time they learn to walk, talk, feed themselves and interact with others. We share parents' stories and tips on what to do, where to go, what to expect and how to give your offspring the best start in life.
last updated:
22 August, 2024
Christmas 2024 gift guide: formal dress and more fun presents for the kids from Ralph Lauren and more. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: present ideas for the kids, from the formal to the fun

Lane Crawford Baz & Friends, Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch, King Fook and Scotch & Soda all have appealing ideas for stylish gifts and cute stocking fillers.

Good Schools Guide

Managing your child’s time: which and how many extracurricular activities?

Trending in China

China mum jailed for deserting son with brain injuries inflicted during family row

China’s Communist Party

Chinese health body takes down propaganda aimed at boosting birth rate

In deleted post NHC listed physical changes and said pregnant women and their families should focus more on the positive values of birth.

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China’s NHC said pregnancy and birth was a “difficult and beautiful journey, where women will go through physical and psychological changes” - until the post was removed without explanation. Photo: Shutterstock
Art

The ‘mini-Picasso’, 3, whose paintings sell for 6-figure sums

German toddler Laurent Schwarz loves to paint, and fans can’t get enough of his art. Galleries have shown interest, too.

Gender

Boys and girls play differently. Is nature or nurture to blame?

Girls and boys play with toys differently, but how much of that is down to nature and how much nurture? Experts consider the evidence.

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Wellness

Baby massage relieved her postnatal depression. Now she teaches it

Baby massage classes helped Hong Kong-based Jen Cooper beat severe postnatal depression. Having seen their benefits she became an instructor.

Baby massage eased postnatal depression for Jen Cooper (centre), who is now a teacher of baby movement classes in Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 18-20

From the Hong Kong Ballet to the Asian Film Festival and World Shochu and Awamori Festival, our pick of the best things to do this weekend.

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.

Art

How two of Asia’s coolest creative names launched this giant new installation

He’s worked with Louis Vuitton and Blackpink – now, Japanese graphic artist Verdy has joined forces with his pal, Hong Kong entrepreneur Kevin Poon, to create Visty Playground at Pacific Place.

Verdy and Kevin Poon in the Visty Playground ball pit in Pacific Place, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Trending in China

Fuss-free ‘hanging’ China baby triplets praised for calmness on train with dad

Video of infant trio ‘hanging’ in baby carriers in separate, paid-for seats goes viral as online observers label father a ‘super dad’.

A father in China has been labelled a “super dad” for the way he handled his infant triplets while they were travelling on a high-speed train. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Fame and celebrity

Who is Dave Abrams, husband of Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Jennie Garth?

The pair met on a double blind date, married the year after and separated briefly before reconciling; Garth recently revealed that their IVF attempts strained their relationship.

Trending in China

China woman who survived attempted murder by husband in cliff fall has IVF baby

Son born on September 17 during Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunions under the full moon.

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.

A kindergarten in China faces criticism for asking parents to pledge civility, sparking national discussion. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Trending in China

Proud China grandma, 36, criticised for not prioritising son’s education

Woman says her family has long tradition of early marriage and childbirth.

Three generations of mothers: the baby’s mother on the far left, the paternal grandmother in the middle, and the paternal great-grandmother on the far right. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China society

Being Chinese | I am a Chinese mother. Hear me worry

Like Mencius’ mum, I want to give my son a better learning environment, including by moving house. Yet I also want him to be happy.

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Trending in China

Struggling China couple add quadruplets to 2 kids criticised for donation plea

The poorly paid Chinese parents of newborn quadruplets, who already have two children, faced criticism for asking the public for help with their medical bills and living expenses.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s community living rooms should cater to children’s needs

Readers discuss how underprivilged children can be provided with the space to develop, people sleeping in libraries, and Hongkongers’ attitude towards the homeless.

A woman and her chid in a subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po in October 2016. Photo: Edward Wong
Trending in China

China father makes children kneel on busy road to force return of estranged wife

A video that attracted 63 million online views, shows traffic in China hurtling past three youngsters forced by their father to sit in the middle of a busy road in a misguided attempt to make his estranged wife return home.

Fame and celebrity

8 celebrities who’ve written kids books – from Meghan Markle to Kevin Hart

From Neil Patrick Harris’ book about a group of child magicians to Madonna’s English Roses, here are 8 celebrities who flexed their literary muscles to produce fun and inspiring books for kids

Hong Kong society

Over 80% of Hong Kong mothers want more, cleaner breastfeeding facilities

Survey of 1,400 mothers and in-depth interviews with 30 by Equal Opportunities Commission show they also faced discrimination from employers.

A baby care room near the female toilet at the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
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

Scratching your head over podcasts that work for both you and the kid? We have five recommendations here, from musicals to crime. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

She is their miracle baby – yet she has a rare, fatal disease with no cure

The life expectancy of an infant with Tay-Sachs disease, which has no cure, is two to four years. The Hong Kong-based parents of Freya Maclay talk about their mission to raise awareness of the disease.

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Trending in China

China father gives daughter cabbage to keep her quiet on train trip

A smart father in China found a cheap and easy solution to entertain his toddler while the two travelled together on public transport, leaving him free to nap and play games.

Icons and Influencers

Who is Candice Miller, Mama & Tata blogger and widow of Brandon Miller?

Property mogul Brandon has died suddenly at the age of 43, leaving behind his influencer wife Candice and 2 children, according to cemetery records

Brandon Miller and Candice Levy in 2008. Photo: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Trending in China

China father orders daughter to fill bowl with tears for watching too much TV

A father in China who lost his temper with his toddler for not hearing him because she was watching television has been criticised for his harsh parenting style.

A father in China has been criticised after he ordered his three-year-old daughter to fill a bowl with her tears as punishment for watching too much television. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Viral stories

Japan influencer films daughter, 2, trapped in hot car before getting help

Instead of calling emergency services when his toddler got locked in the car on a sweltering day, a Japanese father made a video of her in distress, sparking anger on social media.

Trending in China

China girl believes on-duty border guard father lives inside surveillance camera

A little girl in China whose father works about 2,000km from the family home talks to him so often via camera that she thinks he actually lives inside the device.

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