Gross Motor Development Milestones
Every Child is unique and develops gross motor skills at their own pace. It is important not to compare your child to these common milestones. Rather, we should understand what to expect at every stage so you can provide the
Eco-Friendly Christmas Hacks for Parents
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Here are some of Happy Baton Team's favourite eco-friendly Christmas hacks for parents. Eco-Friendly Gifting Creating a culture of eco gifting in Hong Kong starts with you! "Experience" gifts are zero waste and eco friendly. A museum
Lessons from my Baby’s First Year of Toy Rental
As a first-time mom, I love studying infant development I was recommended so many baby toys by other parents. When I was researching these toys, I couldn't help but want to try every single one of them. That was when
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 –
Pink? Blue? Let toys be toys.
Have you walked down an aisle of toys being divided in blue and pink? Cars and robots on one side while cubby houses on the other? After fighting centuries of equality for women, it baffles me to see how we instill ideas that
The Power of Pretense.
What is pretend play? Also known as imaginative play, it serves a critical role in a child’s social and interpersonal skills. Whether your child feeds a doll, or pretend she’s in space talking to aliens, she’s engaged in a form of social