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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Apr 11, 20194 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Mar 28, 20193 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jan 31, 20195 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jan 17, 20195 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Dec 20, 20184 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Dec 6, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Nov 22, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Nov 21, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Nov 1, 20184 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Oct 17, 20186 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Oct 4, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 19, 20187 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Aug 23, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Aug 8, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jul 26, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jul 25, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jul 11, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jun 14, 20184 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
May 31, 20183 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
May 30, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
May 16, 20185 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Apr 18, 20186 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Apr 5, 20184 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Oct 19, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 29, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 28, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 14, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Aug 31, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Aug 3, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jun 22, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jun 8, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
May 26, 20173 min read
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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....
Christine Ma-Lau
May 10, 20174 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Mar 15, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Mar 1, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Feb 16, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Feb 1, 20173 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jan 19, 20172 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jan 5, 20172 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Dec 22, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Dec 8, 20164 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Nov 24, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Nov 10, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 15, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Sep 1, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Aug 18, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jul 7, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jun 23, 20163 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
Jun 2, 20164 min read
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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...
Christine Ma-Lau
May 19, 20165 min read
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