The power of choices
Endorsed by many teaching philosophies, offering choices to young children is a powerful way to improve communication, reduce tantrums (yes we can end those power struggles!), foster creativity and teach them responsibilities! By toddlerhood, they begin to develop independence and
Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia – what do they even mean?
You may have come across these philosophies and teachings, but what do they exactly mean? We're here to debunk it down for you so you can decide what's best for your child! At Happy Baton, we draw on the benefits of
Prepping for school interviews
As most HK parents know, preparing and getting your little one into a kindergarten is competitive and stressful. However, there are ways you can prepare your child and set them up for success! Encourage your child to be independent –
Decoding Autism
Did you know? There are over 25,000 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Hong Kong. As we celebrate #AutismAcceptanceMonth, let's look at what Autism is 👇 There use to be various classifications on the "severity" of Autism, such as Aspergers (referring to a
Sensory Play for the brain 🧠
Importance of Sensory Play From birth to early childhood, children use their senses to explore and learn the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing. Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses through
Regulate tantrums through PLAY! 🧸
If we could add to the school curriculum, we'd vouch for emotional well-being. You may already notice, little souls have BIG emotions, and it's important for them to recognise & regulate these feelings! As a matter of fact, research shows that children
Tickle your senses with music 🎵
Multi-Sensory Experience through MUSIC 🎵 Music is more than just what the ear hears! As grown-ups, we tend to take our sensory experiences for granted and integrate them seamlessly in our daily activities. However, for a young child, these sensory input is all
How to raise bilingual children? 🇭🇰🇺🇸🇬🇧🇯🇵
How should we raise bilingual children? Living in multi-cultural cities like Hong Kong, many children are exposed to different languages from a young age. There are numerous benefits and myths about this subject, and whilst there is simply no one-size-fits-all approach
🥁 I’m not musical, can I teach my child music?
Parents can often feel hesitant about teaching their children music, but you don't have to be musical to help your children develop musical skills! Let's hear from Crisel Consunji, a professional singer, actress and the co-founder of Baumhaus and hear
Simple tips for children with ADHD
Affecting over 6% of all children in HK (that's 2 in a class of 30!), kids with ADHD typically experience difficulty in sustaining attention, and often display hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour, so being parents of ADHD children is no easy