Mental Health, Parenting and Family Law: A Four-Part Series Family breakdown can become particularly complex when mental health, neurodivergence or addiction are part of the
1. Depression Research shows parents experiencing depression may exhibit reduced energy, diminished interest in activities, and impaired concentration. These symptoms can lead to less engagement
A child’s self-image is a crucial aspect of their development. It not only affects how they perceive themselves but also how they interact with others,
Given the growing rates of depression, anxiety, and associated challenges in teenagers, supporting your teenager with their mental health is more important than ever, and
Responding to aggressive behaviour in children can be very stressful and upsetting for parents. It’s often assumed that it’s a behavioural or disciplinary issue or
Neurodiverse children commonly face challenges with emotional regulation, executive functioning, self-esteem and belonging – all of which can be further impacted by divorce, affecting their
The end of a marriage can be harrowing for both partners. Sometimes, this pain makes people more reactive. These reactions include aggression, isolation, smear campaigns,
In today’s world, the power of social skills is essential for children to achieve success. It’s not just about academic performance – strong social
Being an expat can be an exciting and challenging experience, not only for adults but also for children. Moving to another country brings new cultures,
It is common for people to stay together for their children. They fear that their child might come from a broken home. These ideas do
Children are innately emotional. From a young age, they go through various emotions like happiness, curiosity, sadness, and fear. Emotions serve an important function; we
Children are vulnerable and can easily be traumatised by various events in their lives. Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on a child’s development
How can we get better at handling inappropriate jokes in children? We’ve all been there, a child makes a joke with words they don’t seem
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be
The world hasn’t looked the same since early 2020. When life just started to return to some level of ‘normalcy’ in 2021, coronavirus showed us
Three Differences about Child Therapy The process of child therapy has many distinct differences from that of adult therapy, and in order to better support
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
Mary was struggling to get her children ready to see their father, Darren, every weekend. It was always the same story. Her twelve year old
How to improve parent child communication and relationship during families transition through Separation or Divorce. Every Friday evening, Matt would go to his ex-wife’s house
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife looks at society’s tendency to normalise spanking and child discipline, and how we as parents can do better. “Life affords
Reunification therapy is best known as a court-ordered therapy for children who have been separated from one of their parents. However, reunification therapy does not
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a year of unprecedented challenges, affecting every aspect of our lives. Children are more resilient than we give them
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife discusses bullying, an all-too-common phenomenon found in schools (and, indeed, the daily life of adults) around the world, including Hong
Are your children anxious? Children as young as five are presenting for treatment showing signs of anxiety and stress. But how much of it is
Moving is never easy. You’ve got your homes, family and friends to leave behind. When it calls for it though, you are left with very
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
Mindful Parenting in Hong Kong: Raising Grounded Kids in a Fast-Paced City It’s easy to let our kids indulge in Hong Kong, what with all
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
A study last year in Hong Kong found that 14% of teenagers aged 13-18 suffer from severe or extremely severe depression. This month in the
This month, Dr. Zaidi talks to Expat Living Hong Kong about the impact that social media may be having on teenagers’ mental health. With a