PARENTING EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHARE THEIR METHODS, MANTRAS, AND IDEALS
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 their own children and what values they feel are most important. Representing Asia, Dr. Zaidi...
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SMILING CAN IMPROVE RUNNING: HOW TO MAKE IT GENUINE, SUCH AS THINKING HAPPY THOUGHTS OR LISTENING TO SOMETHING UPBEAT
Smiling can improve running? Could a simple smile really be the key to getting more out of your next run? Read what Dr. Michael Eason has to say about the importance of smiling and power of positive thoughts in this recent SCMP article to learn more. Dr. Michael Eason...
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10 COPING STRATEGIES FOR NEW MUMS
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 event from which a woman should “bounce back” – even within a few days. As a result, many new mums experience a...
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WHY AM I SO ANGRY?
Humans have emotions for a reason. Some emotions keep us safe, social and on a certain life path. Anger is an emotion that tells others, “don’t mess with me,” or “I want to feel in control.” Anger helps us to feel powerful and it can motivate us. Anger is not a...
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FORGET ABOUT BEING THE PERFECT PARENT
We all strive to be that perfect parent, one that has the perfect response in any situation, always provides the best advise, and never over-reacts. Clearly an impossible feat, but nevertheless something we all aim to achieve. But it's OK to be less than perfect and...
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HONG KONG KIDS FIGHT OFF SCHOOL BULLIES
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 clinical psychologist in the city’s Central district, treats bullied children. She says bullying is a huge problem in Hong...
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HOW TO RAISE BROAD-MINDED CHILDREN
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. How can we go about raising an open-minded child? Quick answer - listen more and talk less. Read what Dr. Zaidi has to say...
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WHY STRESSED HONG KONGERS SHOULD TAKE A HIKE, NOT A PILL, AND LET NATURE HEAL THEM
Recently, the South China Morning Post asked Dr. Michael Eason to comment on the benefits of eco-therapy. His thoughts on how eco-therapy can be integrated into treatment for stress, anxiety, and depression are included in this article. Dr. Michael Eason is a...
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FORGET PARENTING BOOKS, CLASSES, AND DR. GOOGLE – PERFECT PARENTS DON’T EXIST
Ever wish your child came with a manual? Or that someone, or even a website, could just tell you all you need to know to parent your child? Forget parenting books and read what Dr. Zaidi has to say in this interesting article on SCMP. She discusses why we should give...
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WHY IS MY TEENAGER CUTTING?
The modern teenager is under immense social and academic pressure. Not only are teenagers going through rapid hormonal and brain changes, their social life is also rapidly changing with the advancement of social media. Some parents struggle to maintain a healthy...
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