Children experience trauma in ways that are profoundly different from adults, and supporting them calls for patience, sensitivity and compassion.   A parent talk themed around children's trauma and recovery was held on December 16, 2025. We were honoured to have Prof. Yip Kam-shing, Adjunct Professor at Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences of Saint Francis University, as our guest speaker. The talk was conducted in a hybrid format, supporting both online and in-person participation. Over 200 parents and child care workers attended the session.   Professor Yip shared insights into how children respond both physically and emotionally when faced with trauma. He also offered shared practical guidance for parents, carers, social workers, and educators on how to walk alongside children, helping them untangle complex feelings and give voice to the pain that little ones often struggle to express. With love and care, we can gently embrace every child and support their healing journey.   We want to remind all caregivers not to neglect their own well‑being. Supporting children can feel heavy at times, and it is essential to recognise your own emotions and stress. Reach out for support if you ever feel burdened. It is a sign of strength, and allowing yourself to be cared for is just as important as caring for others.

  坊間的育兒資訊日新月異，家長很多時候都想嘗試一些新的育兒方法。然而，經常更換生活習慣和日程，可能令孩子無所適從，為家庭帶來不必要的衝突，適得其反。   我們希望在今期的文章與家長分享「系統化育兒」的重要性。家長如果能夠讓生活的每個環節保持規律，孩子便知道什麼時候該做什麼；而當孩子有感受和需求的時候，亦能夠透過一套具體步驟表達自己的情緒。   此外，現今科技發達，家長可以合理運用一些手機功能和應用程式，建立生活規律和計劃，讓育兒更輕鬆。近年亦有專業人士運用最新科技，透過數據記錄、活動追蹤等科學方式，分析特殊教育需要的孩子的行為和情緒，並及時調整他們的康復訓練。   「系統化育兒」可以從日常生活、孩子成長和學習等各方面，帶來龐大的助力和優勢。家長不妨從今天起，為家庭和孩子建立穩定的生活模式！   按此閱讀《童心．家Fun》Vol.8 「育兒不靠運氣：系統化育兒的優勢」 瀏覽《童心．家Fun》其他期數     關於《童心．家Fun》 於2023年5月份創刊，以向家長及公眾分享本會累積多年的專業育兒知識為宗旨。雜誌每期主要收錄數篇幼兒照顧、幼兒教育、家庭服務等界別之專業人士的撰文，對於公眾的育兒知識有所增益。每期雜誌於各地點免費向公眾派發，派發地點包括本會屬下單位、私人診所、健康中心、各大母嬰健康院等。雜誌亦可從各大院校圖書館或公共圖書館借閱。

香港保護兒童會（保會）心繫大埔宏福苑火災每個受影響的家庭。自火災不幸發生後，我們已啟動緊急援助措施，即時聯繫就讀保會位於大埔的香港保護兒童會林護幼兒學校的服務對象，表達深切關心，並向社區提供緊急暫託及延長時間服務，確保受影響家庭獲得即時、適切的照顧。保會的臨床心理學家亦立即到校為學童提供諮詢服務及遊戲治療。   是次慘劇對受影響的家庭及幼童以至整個社會帶來巨大傷痛，影響極之深遠。為此，我們除加強對現時服務使用者提供持續性的支援外，更已推出為期三個月首階段的「災後兒童及家庭療癒計劃」，為全港1-12歲兒童及其家長提供免費的講座、遊戲與藝術治療，讓尤其在火災中受影響的家庭可以在安全的環境中舒緩情緒、撫平創傷，兒童得以有效釋放壓力，重建親子連繫及心理韌性。預計有900個家庭受惠。   是次計劃由保會轄下多個服務單位攜手推動，並獲註冊遊戲治療師及專業臨床心理學家支援，詳情如下：   緊急幼兒暫託服務(2-6歲兒童) 服務啟動日期：2025年12月1日 服務提供單位： 查看本會16間幼兒學校分校網絡 兒童遊戲治療及親子輔導（3-12歲兒童及家長） 服務啟動日期：2025年12月20日-2026年3月31日 服務提供單位： 童創探知館 香港保護兒童會長沙灣幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會聖誕老人愛心粉嶺幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會兒童及家庭服務中心 (九龍城) 香港保護兒童會兒童及家庭服務中心 (深旺區) 互動遊戲及藝術活動 服務啟動日期：2026年1月5日 服務提供單位： 童創探知館 香港保護兒童會長沙灣幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會聖誕老人愛心粉嶺幼兒學校 情緒支援及其他查詢 服務啟動日期：2026年1月5日 服務提供單位： 查看本會16間幼兒學校分校網絡 童創探知館 守護兒童專線     ------------------------------------------   查詢及報名：   童創探知館 地址：旺角砵蘭街387號低座地下 電話：3184 6600 香港保護兒童會長沙灣幼兒學校 地址：長沙灣社區中心5樓 電話：2361 5516 香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校 地址：九龍城馬頭涌道107號2-3樓 電話：2711 0787 香港保護兒童會聖誕老人愛心粉嶺幼兒學校 地址：粉嶺華心邨華冠樓B翼及C翼地下 電話：2676 4000   香港保護兒童會兒童及家庭服務中心(九龍城) 地址：九龍城馬頭涌道107號地下 電話：2760 8111 網上登記表格 香港保護兒童會兒童及家庭服務中心 (深旺區) 地址：旺角砵蘭街387號5樓 電話：2309 1690 網上登記表格 守護兒童專線 電話：2691 0188   合作機構： 親子遊戲愛連繫協會（CPRTHK） 香港樹仁大學輔導及心理學系 私人註冊遊戲治療師 -完-

In light of the recent fire incident in Tai Po, HKSPC has opened emergency occasional child care services at 16 nursery schools to support affected families by providing child care assistance:   Service period: 1-13 Dec, 2025 Service time: 8:00am-6:00pm (extended service hours are subject to each school’s individual arrangements) Service fee: free Content: Diverse play and learning activities, with meal provision School locations: click here Contact number: 3184 6663 (Ms. Wong) *Please make a reservation by phone*

We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire in Tai Po. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and everyone in the community who has been affected. At this difficult time, the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children stands together with the community. We are here to care for and support children and families who need us most. To help families right away and in the weeks ahead, we have put the following support measures in place:   We have personally reached out to all families connected to our HKSPC Lam Woo Nursery School to share our condolences and offer help. We also offer occasional childcare services to ensure children receive timely care. Emotional recovery activities such as art-based and nature-based activities will be organised for our parents and children. Two clinical psychologists are available to provide consultations and child‑centred play therapy sessions for children in need on 27 and 28 November 2025 at our Lam Woo nursery school. Resources and simple guidelines for supporting children’s emotions have been shared through our website and school apps. We are also ready to provide emergency care for children under three through referral from the Social Welfare Department at our Children’s Residential Home. Temporary admission is open for affected children at our nursery schools across districts. HKSPC service users experiencing hardship as a result of the Tai Po fires are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the HKSPC Relief Fund.   We know this tragedy has brought pain and disruption to many lives. Please know that our team is here to walk alongside you and your children during this challenging time. If you need help or wish to talk to our staff, please contact our Child Safeguarding Support Line at 2691-0188. Together, we will continue to care for and stand with our community.   With heartfelt sympathy,Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children

香港保護兒童會對於11月26日大埔宏福苑發生的嚴重火警深表哀痛。我們向罹難者致以深切哀悼，並向其家屬及所有受影響的居民致以誠摯慰問。   家長與幼兒在家觀看新聞、直播或有關消息時，情緒難免會受到影響，感到難過和低落。如家長想知道如何照顧子女的情緒反應，可以參考右側小貼士。   家長也別忘了要好好照顧自己的情緒，自己的情緒也非常重要！

本會於9月27日舉辦了家長專題講座，主題為「『科學育兒』之認識人類早期發展」，邀得資深蒙特梭利導師劉詠思女士主講。講座反應熱烈，吸引了超過100名家長和業界同工參與。   幼兒早期發展是建構孩子性格的重要階段，因此父母的教育觀念與行為，對孩子的心理和整體發展有着深遠的影響。劉女士透過輕鬆互動的傾談形式，協助家長掌握科學育兒的核心理念。講座內容如下： 了解大腦學習機制 培養學習能力的基礎：何謂科學育兒、幫助孩子建立秩序感、獨立、協調與專注力 情緒發展與自我管理：家長如何處理孩子鬧情緒？   感謝劉女士的分享，讓家長掌握到如何用有效的方式教育孩子，從而減輕育兒的壓力。

Although babies don’t have teeth yet, their oral health should not be neglected. A joint-day-crèches parent talk themed around oral health was held on 25th October. We were honored to have Dr. Frankie So Hon-ching, a registered dentist, as our guest speaker.   The talk was conducted in a hybrid format, supporting both online and in-person participation. Over 100 parents and child care workers attended the session.   Dr. So shared several practical tips on baby oral health, covering key areas such as: Common causes of tooth decay in infants The important relationship between baby teeth and permanent teeth Effective oral and dental care methods for babies   We sincerely thank Dr. So for his insightful sharing, which equipped parents and child care workers with valuable knowledge to better protect the oral health of young children.

Busy working parents often forget, or are too tired to, spend time staying and playing with children every day. Ms. Mary Wong, Deputy Director (Child Care & Education) of HKSPC (centre), was invited by the Child Parent Relationship Therapy Association of Hong Kong to speak at a parent-child play effectiveness sharing session on 16th October. She shared her insights with education and social services partners on the value of parent-child play. Mary highlighted that parent-child play is a process of two-way interaction between parents and children, helping parents shift from the role of “instructor” to that of a perceptive “discoverer” and a warm “companion.” Through approaches such as experiential learning and play, parent-child play can be easily applied to various everyday situations, allowing parents and children to grow side by side and fostering stronger parent-child relationships.