Treating Depression: Which One Works Best?
Depression is a serious mental illness that plagues a lot of individuals. Sometimes, people don’t even know they are suffering from depression. Undiagnosed, it can spiral into more serious conditions. Nowadays, there’s a lot of treatment options for depression – from...
Raising Grounded Children in Hong Kong
It’s easy to let our kids indulge in Hong Kong, what with all the access to shops, technologies, entertainment and attractions. Everything is practically within reach, it’s a challenge for every parent in Hong Kong to raise their grounded children. I spoke to Expat...
DIVORCE: BREAKING UP WITH DIGNITY
Divorce is never easy. Ending ties with someone you vowed to live with and love for the rest of your life is not a walk in the park. While some couple end up their marriage amicably, the opposite can also happen. In some instances, extreme emotions like anger and...
Coronavirus: How to Make Home a Stress-Free Place for Your Family
The corona virus outbreak has been tough for everyone else. As schools are on a lockdown to keep our kids safe, studying at home posed many challenges for parents - dealing with boredom, looking over their kids' lessons, making sure they complete their home works and...
Hong Kong-raised teen who’s never been on Facebook or Instagram so she ‘can have the best life’
Social media has its perks in that it connects people from anywhere without being physically present. However, that absence of human interaction also impacts how children and teens build empathy and compassion. I was interviewed by the South China Morning Post to...
Are You Happy Living in Hong Kong?
Wherever you choose to live, it’s important that you are happy where you are. Living in the city, especially major cities, have its challenges. Hong Kong is not immune to that. Living in Hong Kong, while it has its perks, also has its challenges. With what has been...
Nature vs. Nurture: Influence of Genes and Environment on Who We Become
Professor Robert Plomin, a behavioural genetics professor at King’s College London, explains, “Parents have little effect on their children’s outcomes, beyond the blueprint that their genes provided. Experiences matter – family, friends, school – but they do not...
8 Ways to Stress-Proof Your Family from the Pressures of Expat Life
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 imperative to strike a balance for you and your family’s mental wellbeing. “When those of us lacking a good support network encounter...
Why Giving the Right Christmas Present Can Make You happy
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 why giving makes us feel great. In this South China Morning Post, Dr Zaidi says “scientifically and biologically, the...
‘HONG KONG IS A MARRIAGE GRAVEYARD’
It’s challenging enough for married couples to move to any new city, and Hong Kong is no different. If expat couples are not vigilant enough to recognise the pitfalls of living in Hong Kong, this can lead to divorce. I spoke to Expat Living to examine these pressures...