FOUNDER'S COLUMNS | JEMSCharacterAcademy

Apr 11, 20194 min read

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, 20193 min read

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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Book recommendation - Trouble with money

Christine Ma-Lau

Jan 31, 20195 min read

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, 20195 min read

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, 20184 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20184 min read

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, 20186 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20187 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20184 min read

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, 20183 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20185 min read

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, 20186 min read

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, 20184 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

Practice Makes Progress

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20174 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20173 min read

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, 20172 min read

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, 20172 min read

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, 20163 min read

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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Self-Control is the Way to Go (Emotions)

Christine Ma-Lau

Dec 8, 20164 min read

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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What to Teach Our Kids After this Trump Win

Christine Ma-Lau

Nov 24, 20163 min read

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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Self-Control is the Way to Go (Thoughts)

Christine Ma-Lau

Nov 10, 20163 min read

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, 20163 min read