Anxiety and school refusal
Everything filed under development in our parenting coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.

Family Reviews One World International School After Seven Years
A family shares their long-term experience with an international school, while a flexible baby class program in Hong Kong aims to support early...

Play School reboot brings slower-paced viewing to CBeebies
The BBC is reviving the classic children's show Play School for CBeebies in 2027 or 2028, part of a push for trusted, slower-paced content.

ESF Admissions Head Clarifies Hong Kong School Application Process
ESF's Head of Admissions, Julie Wong, answers key questions from Hong Kong parents about school preferences, waitlists.
Adrian Chiles on the anxiety of tracking his family
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles describes his compulsive use of location-tracking apps to monitor his adult daughters and mother during travel.

Norwegian International School Emphasizes Outdoor Learning
The Norwegian International School in Hong Kong promotes a close-knit community and a curriculum centered on outdoor learning and forest play for...

NAIS Hong Kong Opens Sixth Form Centre with Three Pathways
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong's new Hung Hom Sixth Form Centre offers students aged 16+ a choice between the IB Diploma, A Levels, and...

St Mary's Calne Hosts Hong Kong Open Day for Parents
St Mary's Calne, a UK boarding school for girls aged 11-18, is holding an admissions event in Hong Kong on October 16, 2026.

Tested: The Best UK Lunch Boxes for Leaks and Kids
A Guardian product tester, a parent of three primary-school children, has put 40 lunch boxes through rigorous real-world trials to find the best...

Hong Kong School Open Days For Parents
Hong Kong international schools are offering free open days and campus tours in September and October 2026 for parents to see facilities and...

Choi launches well-being campaign as Hong Kong pupils return to school
Primary students in Hong Kong returned to school on Tuesday with mixed emotions. Education chief Christine Choi Yuk-lin launched a new 'Forging...

Jenny Meredith on Overseas Family School
Parent Jenny Meredith shares how Overseas Family School (OFS) provides an academically-focused, inclusive environment for her daughters in Grades 3...

Singapore's 2026 September Holiday Camps
A guide to ten holiday camps for children aged three to 18 in Singapore during the September 2026 school break.

Diocesan Boys' School to Offer International Advanced Level Curriculum From 2027
Hong Kong's Diocesan Boys' School will offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, pending government approval.

HoneyKids Asia International School Fair
The 17th HoneyKids Asia International School Fair will be held on 19 September 2026 at Suntec Singapore. The free event features over 20 schools...

Kellett School Focuses on Resilience
Kellett School in Hong Kong is prioritising resilience and critical thinking over exam performance, offering a bespoke wellbeing curriculum, a...

SISB Schools Marks 25 Years of Educational Excellence
SISB Schools celebrates its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its growth from a small campus in Bangkok to a network of six schools across Thailand...