Play Therapy – Much More Than Just Play!
Since the birth of her sister a few years ago, 6-year-old Jean* had been experiencing daytime and night time wetting almost daily, despite having been successfully toilet trained in the past. After consulting a physician to rule out medical causes and trying bedwetting alarms to no avail, Jean’s parents brought her to see me. I…
Take Your Time
It’s all too easy to find yourself caught up in the day-to-day hustle of Hong Kong living when you have children; shuttling the kids here, there and everywhere, wall-to-wall activities, and responding to requests to visit theme parks, to go to shopping malls to buy the latest toy and to make a trip to the…
Know Their Limits – How Much Screen Time For Kids?
Are you worried that your children are becoming addicted to their screens? In this world of ever evolving technology, it’s always a challenge to ensure that our children have the tech skills that they need, without allowing them to spend too much time on the myriad of apps and games that they love. We have…
Teen Stress – a Toolbox for Providing Support
Our teens are exposed to the kind of stress that we, as adolescents, did not know. Daily stressors today include technology and social media, school demands, relationships, blurred boundaries, and academic expectations in a highly competitive educational environment. On top of that, we are a generation of achievement-oriented parents. We place extra demands on…
Treating Moms, Protecting Babies
Catching pre-and post-natal depression early saves more than one life. The minute that tiny baby lands in your arms you are only supposed to feel joy, or so you’re told. Having a baby can be difficult and challenging. It’s hard to admit to feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and afraid. These feelings are common — so why is there…
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