Encouraging Positive Behavior in Children: A Support Hub
In today’s society, parents face a wide range of parenting challenges—from supporting their children’s academic development to understanding their emotional needs. Many parents often feel helpless and isolated during the parenting journey, lacking effective support and resources.
This project aims to provide a comprehensive platform to support parents in their personal growth, help them learn effective parenting strategies, and foster positive behavior and mindset in their interactions with their children.
This 12-month program integrates psychological and educational theories to equip parents with the knowledge to nurture positive behavior in children and support their holistic development. At the same time, it establishes a mutual support network where parents can share experiences and resources, reducing the feelings of isolation and stress in parenting. The program also encourages parents to reflect on their own growth, enhance emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving skills, and ultimately improve relationships with their children and partners, fostering a more harmonious family life.
Target Participant：
Parents of children aged 12 or below, especially those who feel confused or stressed in the parenting process. Priority will be given to families with special educational needs (SEN) or single-parent families.
Activities：
Online and In-person Seminars
9 Aug, 2025
Provide professional knowledge and theories to help parents understand their children’s psychological, behavioral, and developmental needs.
Parent Bonding Workshop
Sep-Oct, 2025
Build connections with parents through workshops, encouraging them to open up and relieving their stress.
Positive Behavior Support Course
Oct-Dec, 2025
Help parents identify and manage their own emotions, enabling them to respond effectively to their children’s emotions.
Online Sharing Session for Parents
Oct-Dec, 2025
Establish a mutual support platform for parents to share experiences, exchange resources, and encourage each other in their learning journey.
Growth Activity for Parents and Children
Jun-Mar, 2026
Participants will gain knowledge and skills across various domains, while also creating meaningful shared memories that strengthen family bonds and harmony.
Graduation Ceremony
May-Jun, 2026
Create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to encourage parent interaction and connection; reflect on the learning journey and present certificates of completion to inspire continued growth.
Provide professional knowledge and theories to help parents understand their children’s psychological, behavioral, and developmental needs.
Build connections with parents through workshops, encouraging them to open up and relieving their stress.
Help parents identify and manage their own emotions, enabling them to respond effectively to their children’s emotions.
Establish a mutual support platform for parents to share experiences, exchange resources, and encourage each other in their learning journey.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills across various domains, while also creating meaningful shared memories that strengthen family bonds and harmony.
Create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to encourage parent interaction and connection; reflect on the learning journey and present certificates of completion to inspire continued growth.
Seminar Playback
Parent Bonding Workshop
Through workshops, we build relationships with parents, helping them open up, relieve stress, and be willing to learn with an open mind.
(Each parent can attend one class)
| Online and In-person Seminar (3 hours) Provides professional knowledge and theories to help parents understand their children’s psychological, behavioral, and developmental needs. |
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Lecture Hall, 18/F, Block A, St. Paul’s Hospital (2 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay) or Online via Zoom
| Parent Bonding Workshop (2 hours per workshop) Through the workshop, we build connections with parents, helping them open their hearts and relieve inner stress, encouraging an open mindset and willingness to learn. |
(Each parent attends one session only)
Family Puzzle: The Art of Intimate Relationships
September 14 (Sunday) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Through a cooperative puzzle game, participants will simulate the complementary roles of family members and experience teamwork.
Parent Workshop: Growing Together
September 14, 2025 (Sunday) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Through narrative reflection, peer sharing, and expert analysis, this workshop helps parents develop effective conflict management strategies to enhance family harmony.
Relationship Map: Exploring Family Connections
September 20, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Create family relationship maps and analyze case studies to help parents identify communication issues and develop improvement plans, fostering greater family harmony.
Parent-Child Bridge: Bridging the Generation Gap
September 20, 2025 (Saturday) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
A role-playing and communication skills workshop designed to help parents overcome parent-child communication barriers and build harmonious interactions.
Finding Balance: Harmony Between Work and Family
October 25, 2025 (Saturday) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Time management assessment and family ritual design to help parents balance work and family life, reduce conflicts, and build stable parent-child connections.
| Positive Behavior Support Course (6 hours per course) This course teaches parents how to recognize and manage their own emotions and effectively respond to their children’s emotions. It covers knowledge, communication skills, emotional regulation, and behavior management. The course helps parents cultivate a positive attitude in raising their children and strengthen family bonds. |
Course Dates:
(Each parent attends one session only)
October 11, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
October 25, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
or
November ９, 2025 (Sunday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
November 22, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
or
December 6, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
December 13, 2025 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
| Online Parent Support Group Sharing (6 hours per course) Groups of 10 parents each (6 groups in total) 1.5 hour per session, 4 sessions in total (6 hours) This program establishes a mutual support platform where parents can share experiences, exchange resources, and encourage and support each other’s learning. |
Date:
January to March 2026
| Parent-Child Growth Challenge Activity (4 hours per session × 2 sessions, total 8 hours) • Parents and children work together cooperatively to accomplish challenging goals, enhancing mutual understanding and team spirit. • Experience new roles and scenarios to break daily routines and deepen understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities. • Help parents guide and support their children through challenges, improving parent-child communication skills. • Provide opportunities for growth under pressure and challenges, fostering closer parent-child bonds. • Teach parents how to guide their children in daily life to build positive values and become wiser mentors. |
Each family is required to participate in two challenges.
Social Activities
Teams of 10 families will work together to design a community activity.
Visit to a social enterprise
Date to be determined
| Graduation Ceremony (3 hours) A tea gathering to conclude the entire program, providing parents with a relaxed atmosphere to connect and strengthen social bonds. Certificates of completion will be awarded to each participant. Highlights from the course and reflections on the learning journey will be shared to enhance collective memories and encourage parents to continue their learning and growth. |
Date to be confirmed
Around May to June 2026
Sponsor
This project is funded by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Family Council.
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