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 apple for the financial assistance form 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.

成長過程中，幼兒日常生活的每個場景都是寶貴的學習機會。無論是跟父母到公園遊玩、上街市買菜，或是動手協助簡單的家務，這些看似平凡的體驗，都能幫助孩子鍛鍊感知肌能，以及建立自信心和效能感。 今期我們邀請到多個界別的資深人士撰文，希望與家長一同發掘生活日程的教育價值。我們可以將每一次重覆的常規變成孩子學習的契機，讓孩子從親身參與中學會觀察、操作與解決問題，在真實的經驗中成長。在此過程中，我們同時期望家長陪伴著孩子體驗，培養更緊密的親子關係。教育不只在課堂，也在生活中每一次嘗試裡。成長，從生活日常開始。   按此閱讀《童心．家Fun》Vol.7 實踐日常生活教育 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。

感謝「Sunday Kiss 親子童萌」網上親子平台和趙榮德先生（趙Sir）的整理，本會以下幼兒學校成功取得教育局的更高評級： 香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會百佳員工慈善基金幼兒學校 香港保護兒童會賽馬會學心幼兒學校 本會幼兒學校一直致力協助有育兒需要的家庭，為兒童締造優質的成長環境，以促進兒童的早期發展及成就快樂童年。   （香港保護兒童會馬頭涌幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   （香港保護兒童會百佳員工慈善基金幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   （香港保護兒童會賽馬會學心幼兒學校） 按此前往學校網頁   資料來源：https://mamidaily.com/article/231536/a優質幼稚園

Ms. Flora Fok, Senior Art Educator of HKSPC, was honored to be invited as a speaker at the PECERA Annual Conference 2025, held in Shanghai from 10 to 12 July. The Conference attracted over a hundred professionals and participants from various regions and countries, all gathered to exchange inspiring ideas on early childhood education and child care.   In the Conference, Flora presented two theses, titled "Artful learning : Enhancing Early Childhood Aesthetic Education in Hong Kong through Collaboration with Atelierista" and "Bridging Aesthetic Philosophy and Pedagogy: The Role of Aesthetic Education in Shaping Curriculum Design".   HKSPC is deeply honored to have the opportunity for this valuable exchange, and we sincerely thank Flora for her dedicated efforts and contributions in her professional field. We are happy to share our insights and decades of hands-on experience in child education with a global network of experts.

The HKSPC Child Safeguarding Academy hosted the “Safeguarding Children’s Holistic Development” Inter-professional Collaboration Seminar on July 2, which attracted over 130 social workers, teachers, other childcare professionals, and parents to participate.   The speakers include Dr. Ruby Lo (Chief Executive Officer of Social Policy Research Limited), Dr. Czarina Leung (Founder of Be Priceless), Mr. Angus Au (registered occupational therapist), Ms. Joyce Chan (registered dietitian in Australia), and Mr. Oscar Chan (educational psychologist of HKSPC). They shared insights on how to understand and support children's physical and psychological health as well as behaviors. They also provide tips to strengthen parent-child relationships to foster better lives and happy childhoods for children.   In addition to sharing their professional experiences, the speakers interacted with the audience by answering their questions and facilitating discussions on related topics. We are delighted to have built this platform, which enables practitioners in the field of child welfare to connect. This facilitated the exchange of social resources and opportunities for future collaboration. HKSPC will continue to strive for the child safeguarding culture to create a better future for our children.