Dear Mio, I notice from your biography that you write books for children. I am a stay-at-home mum with two small children, and would love to write for children too. How would you suggest that I start?
Mio Debnam replies: Well, before you set pen to paper I’d suggest a little preparatory homework, but luckily, the ‘work’ should be lots of fun for you and hopefully your child too! more…
What exactly is the International Baccalaureate or IB?
Amy Stewart answers: The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit foundation that offers three programmes that cover children aged 3 to 19 years. The programmes focus on international mindedness, and students who participate in an IB programme learn a second language and skills to live and work with others internationally. more…
My son, who is 6 years old, saw someone having a seizure. He asked me if the lady was crazy, but she was having an epileptic fit. How do I explain this to him?
Stephanie Wong, Senior Social Worker from Enlighten-Action for Epilepsy answers: Witnessing a seizure especially a tonic-clonic seizure (what is called an epileptic fit in layman terms) can be a difficult and shocking experience for any child. Firstly, you are right to want to review the whole incident and give your child the right message about epilepsy. Ignorance can breed fear, which can lead to misunderstanding. more…
At what age should I start letting my child be responsible for paying bills such as topping up his mobile phone or pre-paid card? And do you think this is a good idea?
Sheila Dickinson answers: Learning to be responsible for expenditure is an important step in a child’s financial literary education. In general, children aged about 16 should have a good understanding of the concepts of spending and budgeting. more…
On November 7th, 2011, James McDaniel, Headmaster of Linden Hill School, Northfield Massachusetts will be in Hong Kong. He will be giving a talk at the F.O.C.U.S. office in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, at 7pm. You are cordially invited to attend this talk.
The Presentation Theme is: Solving the rubics cube: Understanding Specific Learning Differences/Attention Deficit diagnosis and intervention. more…
Don’t forget it’s Daily7/Daily10 Storytime at Dymocks this Friday, 28th October at 5.30pm. Children get to listen to stories, learn songs or rhymes, and get a FREE GIFT PACK with vouchers, toys and more.The venue is: Dymocks, Windsor House, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. You can register your child at dymockswh@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
