15 Feb 2019 | Children, Health and Wellness, Internet/Technology, Parenting, Stress Reduction, Teens |
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 recent survey carried out among 14-24 year olds in the UK showing that the use of various social media platforms lead to...
15 Nov 2018 | Children, Family, Teens |
A recent international survey into bullying has shown Hong Kong is the worst performer when it comes to the percentage of children being bullied, with at least a third of 15-year-olds fall victim. Dr Zaidi encourages parents to be alert for mood changes in their...
15 Oct 2018 | Children, Internet/Technology |
Are we, as parents, fostering a generation of internet addicts? In Dr. Zaidi’s experience, she has noticed that, in more recent times, eye-to-eye contact is decreasing as eye-to-screen contact is increasing. On a recent panel discussion at a parenting...
9 Jul 2018 | Children, Couples/Marriage, Parenting |
Relocation to a new home presents unique challenges, many of which particularly affect expat children. As we discovered in recent conversation with expert clinical psychologist Dr Quratulain Zaidi, it’s certainly not the only one. Making the transition to expat Hong...
25 Jun 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting |
People are social and long for human connection. This connection includes the knowledge that you are seen and heard, and that you are respected and appreciated for who you are. Children also need human connection; we can connect through play. Play is a child’s way to...
7 May 2018 | Children, Parenting, Teens |
ADHD and Teens – growing up with this disorder presents some unique challanges for youth today. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or...
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