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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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Wellness
How social media can be terrible for teens and the people fighting back
Phone and social media use have led to a youth mental health crisis and transformed teens’ lives but schools and governments are stepping in.
18 May 2025 - 9:45AM
Good Schools Guide
Junior astronaut training programmes are sparking interest in space
12 May 2025 - 6:00AM
Trending in China
‘Reverse parenting’ sees parents relax as kids handle housework after school
8 May 2025 - 9:00AM
Good Schools Guide
Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?
To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.
8 May 2025 - 5:34PM
Wellness
How to get your kids to sleep earlier and the signs of sleep deprivation
Teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever, and mobile devices play a large role in this. Experts in adolescent sleep give parents tips.
19 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM
Religion
Colourful Buddhist tradition in Thailand is a rite of passage for Shan boys
The Poy Sang Long celebration is a vibrant three-day ritual before boys of Myanmar’s Shan people enter monastic life for up to one month.
16 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM
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Good Schools Guide
The importance of regular sleep routines for children
Consistent bedtime routines are key to a healthy and restorative sleep regime for children, and essential for their development.
14 Apr 2025 - 6:15AM
Trending in China
China girl stuck in washing machine after crawling in to ‘cool off’ from family row
Emergency rescue team takes 16 minutes to dismantle appliance as girl remains curled up inside before setting her free.
8 Apr 2025 - 2:23PM
Good Schools Guide
How to balance your children’s screen time to ensure their well-being
Expert tips on the right amount of screen time for children to avoid negative effects on their health and development.
31 Mar 2025 - 6:15AM
Gen Z
From boomers to Beta, what do generational labels tell us about people?
Are Gen Z truly lazy? Will Gen Beta really suffer at the hands of AI? Experts talk about how generation labels do and don’t define us.
27 Mar 2025 - 5:15PM
Trending in China
Chinese boy’s daily ritual of caring for sister with partly amputated leg lauded
Their mum suggests that the boy may have overheard family discussions about his sister’s leg challenges, feels obliged to help her.
26 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
Wellness
‘A tsunami of addiction disorders’ facing young people, study suggests
More than a quarter of 10- to 17-year-olds show risky or pathological use of digital media, study says, with 1 in 20 considered addicted.
18 Mar 2025 - 4:24PM
Trending in China
China boy melts hearts by urging mum to pamper herself, saying her happiness matters
‘Your husband and your child are not the sole sources of light in your life. You must cherish yourself,’ boy tells mum.
14 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
China dad who creates robot toys for son praised by mainland diplomat Mao Ning
Father-son team develops array of impressive mechanised figures from cheap, second-hand materials, attracts widespread interest on social media.
10 Mar 2025 - 2:30PM
International Women's Day
3 Hong Kong working mums on balancing childcare and career
International Women’s Day is on March 8. We speak to three Hong Kong working mums on the challenges of juggling a career and family.
6 Mar 2025 - 6:43PM
Wellness
How do you keep your child’s heart healthy? 5 things to keep in mind
From modelling good eating habits to promoting exercise to learning CPR, parents can lay the foundation for a child to have a healthy heart.
25 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
Wellness
Children’s mental health at risk from chatbots, advocacy groups say
An autistic boy urged by a chatbot to kill his parents? A teen driven to take his own life? Lawsuits make case for regulating AI companions.
25 Feb 2025 - 6:37PM
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Trending in China
Chinese mum stops on highway to beat son who threatened to jump out of car
Viral video shows roadside beating of boy, mother says domestic rules dictate that others cannot intervene when discipline being administered.
24 Feb 2025 - 2:35PM
International schools in Hong Kong
How schools are preparing students to make the right financial decisions
Parents discussing their own moneymaking decisions can inspire children to make fiscally sound choices – and giving them pocket money can help
24 Feb 2025 - 12:25PM
International schools in Hong Kong
How parents and schools can work together to boost students’ development
Open communication and active engagement allow both sides to gain valuable insights into a child’s strengths and challenges
17 Feb 2025 - 11:21AM
Trending in China
‘Naughty’ China boy calls police after dispute with dad over New Year lucky money
Youngster uses father’s mobile phone to call law enforcers who side with dad but urge him to improve the way he educates son.
15 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
International schools in Hong Kong
Top Hong Kong schools that offer bilingual education
Fluency in multiple languages not only prepares students for a globalised world, but also enhances cognitive development and develops empathy
31 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
Trending in China
China boy tells police about dad’s poppy husks after being scolded over homework
Anti-narcotics unit takes over investigation from local police after son seeks ‘revenge’ on dad over pressure to perform well academically.
30 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
Apple
How Apple’s parental control features are child’s play to override
Security measures on Apple iPhones, iPads and Macs to protect children from unsuitable content don’t work, recent software tests show.
24 Jan 2025 - 4:45PM
International schools in Hong Kong
Hong Kong schools embrace physical education post-Paris Olympics success
The Education Bureau has proposed a grading system revision where PE scores will count for assessment – this is to enhance well-being and physical literacy
24 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
Artificial intelligence
How AI pets help young people in China combat anxiety, isolation
In the 90s there were Tamagotchis. Now a new generation of sophisticated AI pets is providing connection in an increasingly stressful world.
21 Jan 2025 - 5:15PM
Wellness
Dementia risk for obese, physically inactive teens found by study
Teenagers and their parents had better watch out. An unhealthy lifestyle in childhood has been linked to the onset of dementia in adulthood.
19 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
Trending in China
Wife catches Chinese dad using AI to tutor son, sparks online amusement
Errant father plays on his mobile phone in son’s bedroom after offloading parental responsibility for homework help to artificial intelligence.
7 Jan 2025 - 6:06PM
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