COVID-19: What You Can Do while Quarantined
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 a challenge that comes with social isolation. Prolonged periods of quarantine can lead to depression, which can result in...
Giving Love A Second Chance
Some couples get back together, no matter how messy their times had been, because there is still love between them. It is no secret that reconciliation has its challenges, it is not the end of things. It takes two to tango – and two people to repair a relationship. I...
Methods, Mantras and Ideals of Parenting from Experts Around The Globe
Regardless of race and culture, every parent’s goal is to raise their kids well so they are responsible individuals when they are on their own. In this SCMP article, I was interviewed to share parenting methods along with other experts from around the globe. Read the...
Helping Your Child Handle Bullying
Bullying has increasingly been a serious concern for every parent. The effects of childhood bullying can have a negative, long-term impact on the wellbeing of a growing child. Because bullying can come in different forms, some instances can be dismissed as just kids...
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...