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Miss Fu
Play Therapy & Counselling
Certified play therapist and counsellor with a postgraduate diploma in Play Therapy and an MSc in Counselling from HKU. Left private practice to become a full-time stay-at-home mum. Mother of two boys (ages 1 and 2), with a third boy on the way. Writes from the chaos of the living room floor — all the training, all the theory, and still completely outnumbered.
The 5-Minute Reset: A Brain Break That Actually Helps Focus
Not all breaks are equal. Based on attention restoration theory, here are specific 5-minute activities that genuinely restore your child's focus.
The Homework Routine That Survives Chinese New Year
Re-establishing your child's homework routine after the CNY break doesn't have to take three weeks. Here's the 3-day reset method.
Screen Time Before Homework: The 30-Minute Rule Nobody Follows
There's a measurable cooldown period between screen use and focused homework. Here's the science — and a practical routine that actually works.
How Much Sleep Does a P3 Student Actually Need? (More Than You Think)
Hong Kong P3 students are chronically under-slept. Here's the data on how lost sleep affects homework accuracy — and what to do about it.
Reading Before Bed: The Research on Bedtime Stories Beyond Early Childhood
Most parents read to children in the toddler years, then stop when children become independent readers. The research suggests this is a significant missed opportunity.
Sleep and Academic Performance: How Much HK Children Actually Need (vs. How Much They Get)
Sleep research is some of the most consistent in educational neuroscience. Hong Kong children are chronically under-slept, and the academic and mental health costs are measurable.
Homework-Free Schools: What the Research Actually Says (It's Complicated)
Some schools are abolishing homework, citing wellbeing and research. What does the evidence actually support — and what does it mean for Hong Kong families navigating this debate?
Cognitive Load and Homework: Why Busy Worksheets Make Children Learn Less
Cognitive load theory is one of the most practically useful ideas in educational psychology — and it explains why the busiest, most colourful worksheets are often the least educational.
Self-Directed Learning in Primary School: The Skill That Predicts University Success
Research consistently shows that self-directed learners outperform their peers in higher education. The foundations are built in primary school, and most Hong Kong children aren't getting them.
Digital Detox and Homework Focus: The Science of Attention in a Distracted World
Smartphones don't just distract children when they're on screen — even the presence of a device in the room degrades cognitive performance. Here's the evidence.
Learning Styles (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic): The Research That Changed My Mind
The idea that children are 'visual learners' or 'kinesthetic learners' is enormously popular — and largely unsupported by evidence. Here's what the science actually says.
Memory Techniques for Primary School: What the Science Says About How Children Really Learn
Mnemonics, spaced repetition, and retrieval practice are far more effective than re-reading notes. Here's what cognitive science tells us about memory and how to use it.
The Pomodoro Technique Adapted for Children: How to Make Focused Work Feel Less Overwhelming
The Pomodoro technique is a proven productivity method, but the standard 25-minute intervals need adjusting for children. Here's how to make it work for different ages.
Designing a Study Schedule for Primary School Children: The Psychology Behind Routine
A good homework routine does more than manage time — it builds the self-regulation skills children need for secondary school and beyond. Here's how to design one that works.
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