Praise Character, Discipline Action
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (April 11, 2019) “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me” I think...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Staying calm
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (March 28, 2019) I love this quote by author and child-advocate L.R. Knost – “When little...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jan 31, 2019
- 5 min
Book recommendation - Trouble with money
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (January 31, 2019) With Chinese New Year coming up, it’s a great time to capitalize on holiday...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jan 17, 2019
- 5 min
It takes a village
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (January 17, 2019) Yesterday was an emotional day for me. My two and a half year old son...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Dec 20, 2018
- 4 min
The Gifts of Christmas
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (December 20, 2018) Christmas is one of the favourite times of the year for me – there are...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Dec 6, 2018
- 5 min
Share the joy of a wish
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (December 6, 2018) Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the privilege of working with...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Nov 22, 2018
- 5 min
The art of parenting
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (November 22, 2018) When I first became a parent, people asked me whether it helped me...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Nov 21, 2018
- 5 min
The Art of Parenting
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (November 22, 2018) When I first became a parent, people asked me whether it helped me...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Nov 1, 2018
- 4 min
How was school today
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (November 1, 2018) One question that seems to pose annoyance to both the question asker and...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Oct 17, 2018
- 6 min
Temper Tantrums
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (October 18, 2018) One of the common questions we get asked is how to help a child who has...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Oct 4, 2018
- 5 min
Let’s Bring Hope
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (October 4, 2018) Last week, we had the honour of hosting Character Day in Hong Kong for the...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 19, 2018
- 7 min
DENIM Model (Part 1 & 2)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 20, 2018) Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting Professor Marvin Berkowitz from...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Aug 23, 2018
- 5 min
Lessons from Professor Marvin Berkowitz
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (August 23, 2018) This week, our foundation, the Character Education Foundation, has the...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Aug 8, 2018
- 5 min
Head – Heart – Hands
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (August 9, 2018) I find that as I speak to people about character education, everyone will...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jul 26, 2018
- 5 min
Sowing and Reaping Gratitude
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (July 26, 2018) Two weeks ago, I had one of the happiest days of my life. My son was eating...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jul 25, 2018
- 5 min
Sowing and Reaping Gratitude
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (July 26, 2018) Two weeks ago, I had one of the happiest days of my life. My son was eating...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jul 11, 2018
- 5 min
Transitions
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (July 12, 2018) I grew up with a lot of transitions in life. I had many stabilities like my...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jun 14, 2018
- 4 min
Distinction
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (June 14, 2018) I don’t remember much about my higher primary years. I had just moved back...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 31, 2018
- 3 min
Let it ripple
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 31, 2018) Just this past week, I was with my son at a playroom and as he was playing with...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 30, 2018
- 5 min
Let It Ripple
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 31, 2018) Just this past week, I was with my son at a playroom and as he was playing with...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 16, 2018
- 5 min
Emotions
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 17, 2018) Just this past week, I was leading a training session for in-service school...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Apr 18, 2018
- 6 min
The Deficit Model vs the Gem Model
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (April 19, 2018) I was once hosting a workshop for parents and asked them if they could each...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Apr 5, 2018
- 4 min
Honesty is the best policy
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (April 5th, 2018) I remember before having my son, my husband and I would have a lot of talks...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Oct 19, 2017
- 3 min
How Healthy Are You?
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (October 19, 2017) "I was leading a teacher training session last week and the topic was on...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 29, 2017
- 3 min
The Key to Happiness
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 29, 2017) "I was sitting in a car on my way to a doctor’s appointment the other day...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 28, 2017
- 3 min
How Do You Praise?
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 28, 2017) "I was at a dinner with my family and some family friends one evening and...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 14, 2017
- 3 min
Falling Well
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 14, 2017) "Just last week, I was on holiday with my husband and 14-month son and we...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Aug 31, 2017
- 3 min
Choose Kindness
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (August 31, 2017) "The other day, I was in a shopping mall and leaving the building. I pulled...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Aug 3, 2017
- 3 min
Practice Makes Perfect
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (August 3, 2017) "Today, a friend of mine shared a story with me about a pottery teacher. This...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jun 22, 2017
- 3 min
The 3 Ps
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (June 22, 2017) "This week, I was honoured to attend a Youth Global Entrepreneurship Forum and...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jun 8, 2017
- 3 min
Who's to Blame?
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (June 8, 2017) "I recently saw a situation where a little boy fell down on the ground and an...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 26, 2017
- 3 min
Why Do Children Lie?
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 26, 2017) "I once did an informal survey asking parents what they think the most...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 10, 2017
- 4 min
Are You Listening?
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 11, 2017) There’s a big difference between hearing someone and listening to someone....
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Mar 15, 2017
- 3 min
Show Not Tell
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (March 16, 2017) I was recently at a charity dinner for an organisation that helps people in...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Mar 1, 2017
- 3 min
Engage with Empathy
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (March 2, 2017) As a Character Educator, I have always been a supporter of teaching empathy...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Feb 16, 2017
- 3 min
Communicating With Your Teens
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (February 16, 2017) I was recently invited to give a talk to parents of teenagers on the topic...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Feb 1, 2017
- 3 min
I Have A Dream
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (February 2, 2017) “I want to be a ninja!” When I asked a class of primary one students what...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jan 19, 2017
- 2 min
Self-Control is the Way to Go (Habits)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (January 19, 2017) Watch your thoughts for they become your emotions; Watch your emotions for...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jan 5, 2017
- 2 min
Self-Control is the Way to Go (Actions)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (January 5, 2017) Watch your thoughts for they become your emotions; Watch your emotions for...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Dec 22, 2016
- 3 min
Self-Control is the Way to Go (Words)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (December 22, 2016) Watch your thoughts for they become your emotions; Watch your emotions for...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Dec 8, 2016
- 4 min
Self-Control is the Way to Go (Emotions)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (December 8, 2016) Watch your thoughts for they become your emotions; Watch your emotions for...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Nov 24, 2016
- 3 min
What to Teach Our Kids After this Trump Win
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (November 24, 2016) This week has been an emotional one for many people, and not just people...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Nov 10, 2016
- 3 min
Self-Control is the Way to Go (Thoughts)
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (November 10, 2016) Watch your thoughts for they become your emotions; Watch your emotions for...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 15, 2016
- 3 min
Recommended Reading (7) - Chrysanthemum
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 15, 2016) It’s that time of the year again – the beginning of the school year! This...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Sep 1, 2016
- 3 min
Recommended Reading (6) - The Case of the Lost Temper
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (September 1, 2016) I like books that can teach a moral lesson and if the book can make me...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Aug 18, 2016
- 3 min
Recommended Reading (5) - My Best Friend Sunny
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (August 18, 2016) It’s always a joy and delight to support local artists and this week, I have...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jul 7, 2016
- 3 min
Recommended Reading (2) - Zero
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (July 7, 2016) Summer is nearing and it’s a wonderful time for children to delve into some...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jun 23, 2016
- 3 min
Recommended Reading (1) - Spoon
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (June 23, 2016) Summer is soon approaching and it’s a wonderful time for children to delve...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- Jun 2, 2016
- 4 min
A Balanced Diet
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (June 2, 2016) We all know the importance of having a balanced diet and how it affects our...
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Christine Ma-Lau
- May 19, 2016
- 5 min
Growing in Gratitude
Featured on the Hong Kong Economic Journal (May 19, 2016) If there was one character trait that I think goes at the top of the list for...
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