Given the growing rates of depression, anxiety, and associated challenges in teenagers, supporting your teenager with their mental health is more important than ever, and
Responding to aggressive behaviour in children can be very stressful and upsetting for parents. It’s often assumed that it’s a behavioural or disciplinary issue or
In today’s world, the power of social skills is essential for children to achieve success. It’s not just about academic performance – strong social
Being an expat can be an exciting and challenging experience, not only for adults but also for children. Moving to another country brings new cultures,
It is common for people to stay together for their children. They fear that their child might come from a broken home. These ideas do
Children are innately emotional. From a young age, they go through various emotions like happiness, curiosity, sadness, and fear. Emotions serve an important function; we
Sometimes you can become so frustrated and resentful with your partner that it may seem easier to just end the relationship. You may feel like
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about
Four Ways to create Family-cheer during another pandemic Christmas The holiday season, although traditionally a time of cheer and joy for many, can be notoriously
One of the largest changes during the Covid-19 lockdown measures, was having children sit in front of a computer screen all day for school. Then
Mary was struggling to get her children ready to see their father, Darren, every weekend. It was always the same story. Her twelve year old
How to improve parent child communication and relationship during families transition through Separation or Divorce… Every Friday evening, Matt would go to his ex-wife’s house
Reunification therapy is best known as a court-ordered therapy for children who have been separated from one of their parents. However, reunification therapy does not
Divorce is often perceived negatively, despite its prevalence. In the US, nearly 41% of first marriages end in divorce, and the emotional turmoil that follows
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a year of unprecedented challenges, affecting every aspect of our lives. Children are more resilient than we give them
Why trailing spouses have it tough – stress, depression, loss of identity – and how to turn it into an opportunity! Expats are prone to
Moving is never easy. You’ve got your homes, family and friends to leave behind. When it calls for it though, you are left with very
Anyone who’s traveled to Hong Kong needs to quarantine – a government directive to slow down, if not stop the spread of COVID-19. However, there’s
One’s life is heavily influenced by the city they live in. When you live in a fast-paced and busy city like Hong Kong, it is
The holiday season is upon us, and for the longest time, gift-giving is a tradition that’s been attached to Christmas. Science says there’s a reason
A recent international survey into bullying has shown Hong Kong is the worst performer when it comes to the percentage of children being bullied, with
LIVING IN THE PAST CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION WHILE LIVING IN THE FUTURE CAN INCREASE ANXIETY. AIM TO LIVE IN THE HERE AND NOW! One in
People are social and long for human connection. This connection includes the knowledge that you are seen and heard, and that you are respected and
Talking about mental illness amongst family members is difficult and not a subject most people are comfortable discussing. Mental illness of a family member affects
(As previously published in Expat Living) ‘Hong Kong is a marriage graveyard!” When one of my patients declared this to me recently, I wasn’t surprised.
Recently worldwide parenting experts from Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa discussed raising children with the South China Morning Post, sharing tips on how they raise
There is still something of a stigma around postnatal depression (PND) in Hong Kong.Motherhood is typically viewed as a “happy time” and childbirth as an
Concerned about how your children may be affected by bullying? Want to help your child learn to fight off school bullies? Dr. Quratulain Zaidi, a
One of the big challenges parents face today is how to raise broad-minded children in a world where being different is still unsettling for many.