Strengthening Family Bonds Under Lock Down
Due to the current pandemic, many families are experiencing significant disruptions in their daily lives which is causing an increase in feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and exhaustion. There is a lot of uncertainty as to when schools will finally resume and when it is safe for children to begin re-engaging in the world. Whilst our…
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…
Your Family’s Well Being
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 four of us will experience mental health issues during our lives, according to the latest statistics from the UK’s National Institute of Mental Health. These challenges are more common than we think and…
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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