WHY HONG KONG PARENTS SHOULD NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT SAYING NO
Every parent wishes their child has everything they need, even things that they themselves never had. But is it possible to give your child everything
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Transitioning to Motherhood
Having a baby is an exciting, challenging and stressful experience. Welcoming your bundle of joy into this world should come with the most happy and
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SECURE DURING A DIVORCE
During a divorce, parents might experience intense emotions towards the other estranged parent. Often, unknowingly, one of the parents emotionally harms a child during and
NAVIGATING THE BABY BLUES
According to the Family Health Department, up to 80% of new mothers in Hong Kong are affected by the baby blues. For 20% of new
HONG KONG MATERNITY CONFERENCE 2017
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi will be a Guest Speaker at the Hong Kong Maternity Conference 2017 on Saturday, 21st October at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, speaking about the
HELPING TEENS COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE
Peer pressure is a topic that we are all familiar with. Regardless of age, the urge to change our behaviour to fit in with a
HAPPY FAMILIES
Despite the excitement of living in a new city, it is inevitable that you will experience the downside of moving. Leaving behind a familiar place,
GIVE BULLYING THE BOOT!
Did you know that 23% of kids who were victims of frequent bullying had sought help for psychiatric problems before age 30? Additionally, 20% of
Counselling in Hong Kong: Common Issues Expats Face
Some say that Hong Kong is a marriage graveyard. But can a particular city really have an effect on your marriage? Moving to a new
MARRIAGE IN HONG KONG – FIND THE SILVER LINING WHILE YOU CHASE THE BRASS RING
Hong Kong is an amazing city. One full of vibrant, interesting, and exciting people, places, and opportunities. Expats often find themselves living a life quite
INVESTING IN RELATIONSHIPS IN HK
(As published in Localiiz) We do a lot of investing in Hong Kong, and there is no shortage of investment advice. How well we invest
10 TIPS – HOW TO HELP IF YOUR CHILD HAS ADHD
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife discusses the learning challenges that can attend a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and suggests ways that you as
ANNIHILATE STRESS – THE QUIZ, 5 TIPS, AND THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
(As published in Localiiz) HOW STRESSED ARE YOU? TAKE THIS QUIZ AND FIND OUT. THEN, WE’LL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. If you
LOVERS IN HONG KONG – A GUIDE TO THE FOUR STAGES OF LOVE
PHOTO BY VIKTOR HANACEK I’ve previously written about how Hong Kong is a “marriage graveyard” due to some of the unique stressors in our
HONG KONG CHILDREN LEARN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON THEIR OWN
(As published in South Morning China Post, April 2016) In a pressurised environment such as Hong Kong, it is all too easy to drive our children
MEET HONG KONG’S YOUNGEST ENTREPRENEURS
Creativity sparks amongst the young and inspires us all. But how as parents, can we balance supporting bright ideas without putting pressure on our kids
9 THINGS EVERY PARENT WITH AN ANXIOUS CHILD SHOULD TRY
Let’s face it – you would move mountains to ease your child’s pain. Whether you feel your child worries and little or a lot, worry
MAKE RELOCATING EASIER FOR THE FAMILY
Remember moving out of home or moving to college for the first time? How did it feel? Can you even remember all the different emotions
FEELING BLUE – POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COPING STRATEGIES
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI EXPLAINS POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COPING STRATEGIES. The minute that tiny baby lands in your arms you are only supposed to
HOW TO BE A MINDFUL PARENT
Mindful Parenting or Mindfulness is much more than just a buzzword. As DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife explains, it’s being increasingly adopted as a parenting tool
NEW PARENT 101 – THE LOWDOWN ON LIFE POST-BABY
(as published in Expat Parent Magazine) By Mawgan Batt The arrival of a baby is a leap into the unknown and the beginning of a
TEENS ON TECHNOLOGY: NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME
I was recently asked to talk to teenagers about the impact of social media on teens, and the affect that too much screen time might
CONTEMPLATE BEFORE THE CLICK – TEENS & SOCIAL MEDIA
(As published in Healthy Living Asia) Teens management of their profiles can take a variety of forms – Pew Research asked teen social media users
DR. QURATULAIN ZAIDI SPEAKS AT THE 2015 CASBAA CONVENTION
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi speaking at the 2015 CASBAA Convention On 26th October, Dr. Quratulain Zaidi was honored to take part on a panel at the
ASK THE EXPERT: UNDERSTANDING ADHD
(as published in The HK Hub) In a recent meeting of SEN professionals I was asked to host one of the six round table discussions.
TAKE YOUR TIME
(as published in Playtimes, September 2015) It’s all too easy to find yourself caught up in the day-to-day hustle of Hong Kong living when you
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
GETTING A GRIP ON STRESS
Many people experience stress on a daily basis. Many of the stressors are universal, including work, relationships, financial issues, health problems, parenting issues and, sometimes, just daily hassles and busy schedules. Each of
AGE APPROPRIATE INTERNET USE FAMILY AGREEMENT
The goal of this agreement is to incorporate technology into our lives in a meaningful way as a tool for education and work, that allows
What if, what if, what if…coping with stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Anxiety and what we can do to cope Stress and anxiety can be motivating and healthy in just the right amount. Think of it as
How to Communicate Our Sexual Needs with Our Partner
Communication We all hear about how important it is to communicate our needs to our partners, but it’s not always easy to know exactly how
How can we break repetitive cycles of relationship conflict?
In this blog post we explore why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns:
How Setting Healthy Boundaries Supports Your Wellbeing
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about
Navigating Bereavement during the Festive Period and Covid-19 Restrictions
Grief during the Holidays Holiday festivities are the times we usually gather with our loved ones to celebrate and create memories. This can make grief and
The Best Ways to Create Family-Cheer During Another Pandemic Christmas
Four Ways to create Family-cheer during another pandemic Christmas The holiday season, although traditionally a time of cheer and joy for many, can be notoriously
Couples and COVID: How Couples can Manage the Holidays
Intimacy during the Holidays The holidays are usually when people come together to celebrate, connect and bond with other family members and friends. However, here
The Benefits of Sexual Self Care
Taking care of the whole self It’s common these days to hear about self care and how one should value it. But what is self
A Preventative Approach to Mental Health: Five Ways to Bring Self-Care into your Life
Preventative Model Our current health model is reactive rather than preventative. The notion that many health issues can be prevented through daily habits and lifestyle
Self-care Strategies to Manage Childhood Trauma
Childhood Trauma and Self-Care Childhood trauma is our reaction to deeply distressing experiences that overwhelm our physical and mental coping abilities as children. Traumatic experiences
Tired? Sore? Inflamed? It might be your mental health
How our mental health is connected with physical symptoms Helena often felt like she had a chest infection. Her lungs felt tight, and she gasped
How To Use Self-Compassion as a Form of Self-Care
Healing through Self-Compassion “I’m going to fail; I just know it,” Andrea thought to herself before she started preparing for her exam. Then, her anxiety
Trauma and Covid-19
Trauma is our response to deeply distressing events that overwhelm our coping abilities. The global Covid-19 pandemic has brought about world-wide trauma, through the continuous
Sex and the Internet
When the internet became available, millions of people now had access to information that they normally would not have. They could explore all sorts of
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety has become more and more important as the world has become far more familiar with talking about mental health (thank you global pandemic),
Trauma and the Internet (Part 2)
The internet has made the world smaller. Now, tragic incidents that occur halfway across the globe, are easily accessible through news reports, video platforms, social
Online Dating Scams and Betrayal Trauma
Adrian was tired of feeling lonely. Her friends told her that she should try online dating. She was hesitant at first because she wanted to
Trauma and the Internet
Repeated exposure to violent news reports, videos, and images on media platforms can trigger both direct and vicarious trauma responses. Direct trauma describes our experience
4 Ways to Build Stronger Communication with your Children
One of the largest changes during the Covid-19 lockdown measures, was having children sit in front of a computer screen all day for school. Then
The Impact of Isolation
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife looks at the mental challenges arising from the pandemic – in particular, for those facing quarantine – and where we might turn for some relief.