At Little Steps, one of our aims is to educate parents on important issues we are facing as families. One that we’ve probably all struggled with at some point is how to manage kid’s screen time and set healthy limits around this. Our kids are often on devices, whether it’s smartphones, tablets, games consoles or...
At Little Steps, one of our aims is to educate parents on important issues we are facing as families. One that we’ve probably all struggled with at some point is how to manage kid’s screen time and set healthy limits around this. Our kids are often on devices, whether it’s smartphones, tablets, games consoles or...
Ensure that your child develops a love of reading. Reading Eggs brings together an enormous range of lessons, motivational games, eBooks and a comprehensive reporting system, creating an engaging and effective learning environment for 3-11 year olds. The perks we love from this program? *Reading Eggs is the complete “Learn to Read” and “Read to...
Especially since the introduction of online school, measures that restrict our activities, and anxiety about the future surging, screen time has come into parents' focus with even more immediacy. We’ve talked to an expert in the field, Dr Leith Stewart, occupational therapist and founder of Young Folk Therapy, about the impact of too much screen time...
Struggling to limit screen time for your tech-savvy juniors and keep them within the kid-friendly realms of the internet? YouTube Kids is now available in Hong Kong when these worries are becoming real threats as kids roam the internet and digital platforms within and outside of the school curriculum. YouTube Kids is a separate app that offers...
You’ve had enough meltdowns with the whole family stuck at home, your repository of ideas to keep kids occupied indoors is running. So, what do you do? Grab some popcorn, curl up on the couch and watch a show (or four!) on Netflix for some great family fun. Scroll below for our Netflix roundup, that’s...
Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, you can still keep your young ones entertained while expanding their knowledge with educational apps. There are plenty of apps available that encompass all kinds of topics from Math to Biology. Check out some of the best kid-friendly apps that you can download to your phone or tablet now...
Just about everyone has jumped on the digital bandwagon these days, including our old friend up North! Santa is living in the digital age right alongside your kiddos. Check out Santa’s Portable North Pole this Christmas. Portable North Pole keeps it simple: enter your child’s wish list, details, and photo. Santa will then send a...
Attention! Attention! Read all about it! Or should we? The news can be graphic and at times even frightening, yet it is important for children to be aware of current events and engage in the news. Little Steps has done some digging and found some fantastic apps and websites that have appropriately adjusted content. This...
You don’t have to be a tech geek to get excited about the opening of the new Apple store at IFC Mall in Hong Kong. Actually, maybe you do. Still, you don’t want to be the only one who hasn’t checked out this sparsely-furnished and heavily-staffed techie heaven. Kids, eat your iHeart out! Cruise up...
Your little bookworm will love selecting stories from the animated bookcases available in these free e-readers! Download and let your kids read anytime, anywhere. Best Free E-Books For Kids In Hong Kong: Magic Keys Gateway To The Classics E-Books on Amazon Oxford Owl International Digital Library For Children
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