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New mothers are physically and emotionally exhausted, and their husbands have two simple tricks to help them relieve their emotions

2024-09-12

Written by Chinese Doctor Yiu Yee Chiu   It is not easy to build a healthy and happy family. Starting from the first trimester, mothers-to-be have to face internal and external changes such as physical appearance, weight and weight, and even psychological and emotional changes. Mothers-to-be who are pregnant for the first time are more stressed and nervous. In addition, the stress may come from the partner and family members around her. I have seen some mothers who are pregnant with their second child and are overly worried because of the urgency of the sex of their child. In fact, children are a gift from God, so we should open our arms and obey God’s will, and our families should support us. However, there are many cases of postpartum depression. Therefore, I will share with you the treatment of postpartum depression from the perspective of Chinese medicine.   Prenatal and postnatal depression and blood stagnation In Chinese medicine, there are six types of depression: qi depression, blood depression, phlegm depression, damp depression, heat depression and food depression. Postpartum depression is quite complex, with qi and blood depression being the most common. The theory of Chinese medicine is that “when evil qi is injured, the right qi will be deficient”. The body of the mother-to-be has to give a lot of nutrients and blood to the baby during pregnancy, and the pain, qi depletion and blood loss during the delivery process will cause the mother’s body to suffer a lot.  

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Having breakfast makes you smarter. What breakfast can “wake up our brain and morning “?

2024-09-12

Written By: Founder of Kat-Spirit Nutrition Centre Senior Nutritionist Ng Yiu Fun The school year has started, did the children have breakfast before school? Many children have different reasons for not eating breakfast, but parents should pay attention to the fact that breakfast has a great impact on the growth of children! Earlier, a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong showed that breakfast has a significant impact on the academic performance of students. Students who have the habit of eating breakfast every day, test scores are more than 5 points higher than the average student who did not eat breakfast. Why does breakfast make us smarter? Because the brain needs blood sugar for nutrient absorption and consumption, but when our body sleeps all night without food, the body has consumed our blood sugar for the whole day. Therefore, we need to eat breakfast to replenish blood sugar, so that our response becomes faster. Parents may ask, “What is the best breakfast for children? What breakfast can “wake up our brain and morning”? 1.      Starchy food This includes porridge, flour, noodles, rice, bread and biscuits, so we can eat a sandwich, a bowl of macaroni or rice flour as well; even drinking milk, eating oatmeal or corn flakes is fine. 2. Protein supplement Since protein itself can make us react faster, for example, shredded chicken is rich in protein, so for breakfast, you can choose a bowl of rice noodles in shredded chicken soup or macaroni in shredded chicken

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Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

2024-08-27

Written by: Pang Chi Wah, Registered Educational Psychologist In recent years, environmental awareness has been on the rise. As a parent, you can cultivate an eco-friendly and meaningful hobby like stamp collecting for your child. This can also serve as a simple and convenient parent-child activity. Parents who work in an office often need to open various types of mail, which often come with used stamps. While we may think those stamps are worthless, they can actually be great materials for a free parent-child activity. We can bring the different types and sizes of envelopes and stamps from the office back home, and let the children go through the whole process of stamp collecting: Cut the stamps off the envelopes. Soak the stamps in water for a while. Slowly peel the stamps off and let them dry. Once the stamps are dry, they can be placed in a stamp album. This process of handling the stamps can not only train the children’s patience and focus, but also enhance their self-management abilities. They can also learn different information from the envelopes and stamps, such as the names of different countries and regions, various denominations, and stamp designs, thus developing their multiple intelligences. Some parents like to use toys as rewards to encourage their children, such as rewarding them with stickers after they finish their homework. Stamps can actually be more effective rewards. Whenever the child completes certain tasks, they can be given a stamp as a reward, and the more beautiful

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Is My Child a Little Bully?

2024-08-27

Written by: Miss Jody Lee, Senior Registered Social Worker Whether it’s fighting over toys, losing games, or rushing to be first in line, it is common to see children using pushing, shoving, and hitting to deal with situations that don’t go their way – which is also a constant headache for parents. Why does a child exhibit bullying behavior? Are emotions and behaviors conflated?   “You cannot get angry and hit people!” The child may experience an emotion – “anger”, which leads to a behavioral response – “hitting”. However, while parents can prohibit the child’s hitting behavior, they cannot prohibit the child from feeling “angry”. The child will not immediately calm their emotions just because the parents have banned “anger”. Parents need to teach the child to separate emotions and behaviors – “I understand you are very angry that your brother took your toy, but you cannot hit him!” Don’t eat Meal A if it’s not good for you!   “You cannot hit your brother, just don’t hit him at all.” Parents may simply tell the child not to engage in an undesirable behavior (Meal A) without providing any alternative (Meal B, C, D) options. If the brother takes the child’s toy again, the child will likely continue to “eat Meal A” (hit). Parents should not only prohibit the undesirable behavior, but also provide alternative, appropriate ways for the child to respond – “You cannot hit, but if your brother takes your toy, you can tell him: ‘The toy is

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Blank Days During the Summer Vacation

2024-08-27

Written by: Lam Ho Pui Yee, Founder & Volunteer Director of Good Love Passion Many parents make great efforts to fill their children’s summer vacations with activities, as in the parents’ eyes, if the summer time is not spent on learning, it will be wasted. Attending tutorial classes, hobby classes, and summer camps, or even going abroad for study tours, have become the norm. But what would a summer without any extra classes or talent training be like? Can parents give their children a true summer vacation? Who says that giving children a summer vacation without extra classes and crammed schedules means they lose learning opportunities? Alvin Rosenfeld, the author of “The Over-Scheduled Child” and an American scholar, has pointed out that reserving enough blank time for children actually allows them the space and opportunity to find and develop their personal interests. Many groundbreaking theories were also born during periods of unstructured time. For example, after graduating from university, Einstein was unemployed and had to work at the patent office cataloging strange inventions. He used this blank time to ponder constantly, and eventually discovered the revolutionary concept of relativity. Similarly, during the great plague outbreak in London, Newton had an entire year to retreat to the countryside and lie on the lawn, thinking freely without distractions. It was then that he observed an apple falling from a tree – something he likely would have missed had he remained in the bustling city of London. Therefore, by leaving blank days during

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Summer Sandals: A Comprehensive Guide

2024-08-27

Written by: Fong Wai Kwan, Registered Physiotherapist   During the summer, many people turn to sandals to keep their feet cool and airy, relieving the stifling heat. While sandals have become a summer essential for both mothers and children, parents need to be mindful of the factors to consider when choosing the right pair. By keeping the following tips in mind, you can ensure your loved ones wear comfortable and healthy sandals!   Full-coverage sandals distribute plantar pressure evenly   Since children’s feet are still developing, extra care is needed when choosing sandals. For children under around 4 years old, whose heels have not yet fully developed, it is recommended to choose sandals designed for young children, with a mid-height design and a firmer heel cup to better stabilize the hindfoot and effectively protect the heel. Moreover, parents can choose a pair of “full-coverage sandals” for their children, as they utilize “pressure distribution technology” to evenly distribute plantar pressure, making the children feel extra comfortable. The special “toe bone groove” design helps stabilize the forefoot during walking, and the gentle “arch support” effectively supports the arch to prevent excessive pressure and fatigue. The “heel cup design” increases the contact area of the heel, allowing the back of the shoe to fit snugly against the feet, thereby evenly distributing the plantar pressure and effectively relieving the symptoms of flat feet. Children can thus wear them comfortably and healthily!   “Toe Bone Groove” design reduces callus formation In addition to considering children’s

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