Family Activities & Information
Where can I go for an afternoon out with my toddler? What are the options for schooling in Hong Kong? How do I find a dentist who is good with kids? Can we adopt here? Where can I buy the essential baby equipment? Who do I call in an emergency?... As a new Mom, or as a Mom new to Hong Kong, there are many practical things to figure out. Hopefully these links, suggested by experienced Hong Kong Moms in our group, will help point you in the right direction.
ACTIVITIES WITH KIDS IN HONG KONG
For January 2013 only: LOGOS HOPE boat in Ocean Terminal, TST
Parks
Hong Kong Park
Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
Kadoorie Farm & Botanical Garden
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Kowloon Walled City Park
Museums
The Museum of Coastal Defence
The Science Museum
The Space Museum
The Museum of History
The Maritime Museum
The Railway Museum
The Fireboat
Lamma Fisherfolk Village
Beaches & Pools
Beaches & Swimming Pools
Theme Parks
Noah's Ark
Ocean Park
Disneyland
Play Centers
Leisure Centre Playrooms
Fun Zone
Bumbletots
Markets
Bird Market & Goldfish Market
EDUCATION IN HONG KONG
Local Schools
Education Bureau - Local schools for non Chinese speaking children
English Schools Foundation (ESF) Schools
English Schools Foundation
International Schools
International Schools - Article about schooling in Hong Kong, includes a list with links to all International Schools
International Schools - Links to all ESF and International Schools in Hong Kong
International Schools Statistics
Christian International Schools
Generations Christian Education - Small World Christian Kindergarten, Island Christian Academy, Trinity International School
International Christian School
Christian Alliance International School
International Kindergartens
Woodlands Preschools
Sunshine House Preschools
Tutor Time Preschools
HEALTHCARE IN HONG KONG
Hospitals
Hospital Authority - Information on government run healthcare
Accident and Emergency - Contact details for all Hospital A&E departments, find your closest one
Private Hospitals - Links to Hong Kong's private hospitals
Doctors
HK Doctors - Find a doctor
Dentists
HK Dentists - Find a dentist
Dr Denise Giles - Paediatric Dentist recommended by many of our Moms
SPECIAL NEEDS IN HONG KONG
Medical
Child Assessment Service - Government funded medical assessment and support for children with delayed development.
Child Development Centre - Medical assessment and treatment for infants and preschool children with delayed development.
Integrate - Assessment and Therapy Centre.
Educational
Schools - for English speaking children with special needs.
Watchdog - Early intervention and education centre for children aged under 6 years with developmental delay.
F.O.C.U.S. - Support for children with specific learning difficulty or ADHD.
Springboard - Education and services for English speaking children and teenagers with special needs.
Hong Chi Association - Education, training and work for people with special needs.
Services
Local Information - for families with children with special needs.
Services - for people with special needs.
SHOPPING FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG
Maternity & Baby Equipment
Bumps to Babes - Central, Ap Lei Chau
Eugene Club - Central, Kowloon, Shatin
Mothercare - Central, Causeway Bay, Kowloon, TST, Shatin
Toys
Toys Club - Central, Ap Lei Chau
Wise Kids - Central, Causeway Bay, Admiralty, Cyberport
Toy R Us - Everywhere!
Books
Book Buddy - Stanley, TST
Dymocks - Everywhere!
Page One - Causeway Bay, Kowloon Tong, TST
Bookazine - Central, Wanchai, TST, Discovery Bay
FAMILY RESTAURANTS IN HONG KONG
American
Ruby Tuesdays - Causeway Bay, Quarry Bay, Kowloon Bay, TST, Shatin
Dan Ryans - Admiralty, Kowloon Tong, TST
Italian
Pizza Express - Central, Wanchai, Kwun Tong, Quarry Bay, Stanley, Kowloon Tong, TST
Grappas - Admiralty, Central, Quarry Bay, TST
Wildfire - Causeway Bay, Midlevels, Soho, Stanley, Kowloon, TST
Indian
Spices - Repulse Bay
WEBSITES FOR FAMILIES IN HONG KONG
Little Steps
HK with kids
Asiaxpat
Geobaby
Sassy Mama
Community Advice Bureau - Useful information about living in HK plus advice by phone or email
Hong Kong Moms - Facebook Group
FOSTERING & ADOPTION IN HONG KONG
Adoption Service - Social Welfare Department
Considering Adoption - Hong Kong Information Leaflet
Mother's Choice - Adoption Information and Service
Foster Care Services - Social Welfare Department
Adoption: The heart of the gospel - message by John Piper
Together for Adoption - resources for anyone considering adoption and links to adoption blogs
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES IN HONG KONG
Info at:
Little Steps
Sassy Mama
Discover Hong Kong
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police, Fire, Ambulance 999