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CHILDREN | Teens | PArenting
• Is Anxiety a Teen Epidemic In Hong Kong?
• Is Your Child Struggling With Anxiety?
• Tips On How to Help Your Child Handle Bullying
• ADHD and Teens: How To Help
• Teen on Technology Negative Effects of Too Much Screen Time
• Can You Raise Grounded Children In Hong Kong?
• Social Media and Your Child’s Mental Health
• Is Your Child Being Bullied?
• How To Help If Your Child Has ADHD
• Does Your Family Need To Do A Digital Detox?
• How To Help If Your Child Has ADHD
• Teenage Health in Hong Kong: How To Tackle Teen Stress
•Meet Hong Kong’s Youngest Entrepreneurs
• Stuck in Quarantine? Forget Being an Adult and Do Something
Just For Fun
• What Are Phobias and Why We Get Them
• Why Having Fun Is So Important
• Instagram eating disorder ‘recovery accounts’ offer support – but shouldn’t replace professional help, experts say
• Noise annoys: daily din of Hong Kong life ‘is making city residents sick’
• If your child is scared of Halloween these expert tips can help them feel safe
• Covid Update
• Long Covid Podcast
• How parents can support their children’s mental health ahead of exam results
Supporting your teenager with their mental health
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 parents must feel equipped to
Navigating divorce with a neurodivergent child
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 sense of connection and belonging,
The Power of Social Skills
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 skills give children valuable abilities.
Will Divorce Affect My Child’s Sense of Security?
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 make sense; divorce can be
Children and emotions
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 need them to survive. Understanding
How EMDR can help children process traumatic experiences
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 and well-being, leading to a
SCMP Article: Stuck in quarantine? Forget Being An Adult and Do Something Just For Fun
Checking into quarantine is not an experience many look forward to. Often, quarantine can be exhausting, and we may feel drained, overwhelmed or anxious being away from our loved ones.
Relationships during a pandemic and the importance of maintaining them
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 just how adaptable it could
Understanding child therapy to better support your child’s needs
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 someone going through child therapy,
Is your child being bullied?
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 Kong. What is bullying? Bullying
Is your child struggling with anxiety?
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 linked to behaviours exhibited by
Mindful Parenting: Raising Grounded Children in Hong Kong
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 the access to shops, technologies,
WHAT ARE PHOBIAS AND WHY WE GET THEM
Do you belong to the 10% who have something in common with Kylie Jenner and Sylvester Stallone? What are phobias and why we get them No fame and fortune can
IS ANXIETY A TEEN EPIDEMIC IN HONG KONG?
Let’s talk about something that’s becoming impossible to ignore – our teenagers are struggling. You might be surprised to learn that the National Institute of Mental Health has found around
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
Social Media ‘recovery accounts’ offering eating disorder support should not replace professional help – an expert’s advice From selfies and motivational quotes to photos and videos of meals and gym
SCMP Article: Stuck in quarantine? Forget Being An Adult and Do Something Just For Fun
Checking into quarantine is not an experience many look forward to. Often, quarantine can be exhausting, and we may feel drained, overwhelmed or anxious being away from our loved ones.
WHAT ARE PHOBIAS AND WHY WE GET THEM
Do you belong to the 10% who have something in common with Kylie Jenner and Sylvester Stallone? What are phobias and why we get them No fame and fortune can
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 to succeed? And, how do
If your child is scared of Halloween these expert tips can help them feel safe
- October 25, 2024
A psychologist explains how children process fear and gives advice to parents on how to help kids cope and have a happy Halloween
Noise annoys: Hongkongers driven to distraction by daily din which experts say is making the city sick
- March 5, 2023
From the constant racket of construction to rowdy neighbours, noise pollution is a major problem in densely populated Hong Kong. In the past year, more than a million people have been left ‘distressed’ by at renovations alone, say experts
Instagram eating disorder ‘recovery accounts’ offer support – but shouldn’t replace professional help, experts say
- July 25, 2019
Social media is often blamed for fuelling some eating disorders, but it has also helped people who are recovering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. While social media recovery groups have helped some people, experts caution it should not replace professional treatment
Couples | Marriage | Family
• Parenting Matters: The Discipline Dilemma
• Talking About Mental Illness Helped Unify Our Family
• Is Hong Kong A Marriage Graveyard?
• Staying Connected With Your Partner
• Staying Happy in Hong Kong
• How To Break Up With Dignity
• Is ADHD Affecting Your Relationship?
• Tips To Help With Relationships and Conflicts
• Counselling In Hong Kong: Common Issues Expats Face
• Managing Anger In A Pandemic
• Surviving The Four Stages of A Relationship In Hong Kong
•Couples Coping with ADHD
• An Alternative to Conflict
• 5 Tips for Mindful Parenting
• Beyond Boundaries
Future proofing your marriage from grey divorce
It’s been about a decade since Brown’s research popularised the term “grey divorce” to describe this phenomenon – something that used to be a rarity, but now has become much
The Discipline Dilemma
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 no greater responsibility, no greater
Divorce: how to break up with dignity
Divorce is often perceived negatively, despite its prevalence. In the US, nearly 41% of first marriages end in divorce, and the emotional turmoil that follows can be overwhelming for both
Anger management for couples – how to defuse the inevitable conflicts that coronavirus lockdowns are spurring on
Conflict and anger are natural in any relationship. But when the parties involved don’t know how to manage, contain or neutralise these suppressed emotions, these bottled-up feelings more often than
‘HONG KONG IS A MARRIAGE GRAVEYARD’
It’s challenging enough for married couples to move to any new city, and Hong Kong is no different. If expat couples are not vigilant enough to recognise the pitfalls of
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PARTNER
It would be no surprise to many that expat living in Hong Kong can put pressure on a relationship. Couples living in Hong Kong, including those with young families, often
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICT
It can be easy to assume that good relationships are effortless and frictionless, with each party able to completely be themselves, and ask for anything and get it. As DR
TALKING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS HELPED UNIFY OUR FAMILY
Talking about mental illness amongst family members is difficult and not a subject most people are comfortable discussing. Mental illness of a family member affects everyone in the family. But
IS ADHD AFFECTING YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
DR Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife discusses strategies for adult relationships where one or both partners have ADHD and how to spot ADHD symptoms. The meaning of ADHD is Attention Deficit
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 country, new job, new house
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 lovely metropolis, but it doesn’t
Couples Coping with ADHD
- June 1, 2023
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife discusses strategies for adult relationships where one or both partners have ADHD.
BEYOND BOUNDARIES
- March 1, 2024
In the landscape of therapeutic interventions, the term “boundaries” has gained widespread popularity.
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife explains why she’s reluctant to get on the bandwagon.
5 Tips for Mindful Parenting
- December 1, 2023
Being a parent is tough, and
it can be easy to let emotions
take over when a typical dayto-day challenge arises. As Dr. Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife explains, more and more mums and dads are turning to mindfulness as a parenting tool in these situations.
An Alternative to Conflict
- September 1, 2023
The decision to end a marriage is challenging – and it kick-starts a cascade of events that require many more important decisions. One is how to actually get the divorce – in Hong Kong, this might be through the courts or via mediation.
Why AI girlfriends or boyfriends via romantic chatbot apps could cause real-life harm
- August 25, 2024
Developing an emotional connection with an articial intelligence (AI) chatbot once seemed like science action, reminiscent of the 2013 American sci- romcom Her, which tells the story of a lonely man who forms a relationship with a virtual assistant personied by a female voice.
Keeping Your Marriage Happy
- December 10, 2023
How to avoid a ‘grey divorce’? Expert tips on keeping your marriage happy in older age, and how to salvage it when things aren’t right
• Coping Strategies & Tips For New Mums
• Stress and Unrest: Hong Kong Protests
• Becoming a Mum: How To Tackle Worries
• Stress Test: 10 Tips To Learn To Identify Anxiety, Stop Panic Attacks and Quell Adrenaline Surplus
• The Impact of Isolation on Mental Health
• Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
• Prenatal Anxiety: Signs and Support
• Managing Menopause: How To Get Help
• Reclaiming our Focus
Stress Reduction | Women
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 a well-being scale. Too little
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 changes isn’t exclusive to physical
The Impact of Isolation
You Don’t Have to Grin and Bear It: Understanding and Managing Menopause Symptoms
It’s estimated that up to 80% of women experience menopause symptoms, and for around 25%, these symptoms are severe. Yet many continue to suffer in silence—believing it’s just part of
Perinatal Anxiety: Signs and Support
A state of distress or anxiety considered distinct from other anxious states. Perinatal anxiety primarily relates to worries about the baby’s health, and one’s own experiences related to pregnancy and
Ease the Stress of Relocating to Hong Kong
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 little options but to move
Manage Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it usually happens in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reactions vary from crying, running away, trembling in fear or
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
Little Steps Asia Interview – Coping With Covid Fatigue ft. MindnLife
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be difficult sometimes with restrictions placed
Victim BLAMING
- April 18, 2023
Victim blaming: how a woman sexually assaulted in Hong Kong was criticised herself when warning others, and how such responses can re traumatise people
ADHD in Adults: Understanding Its Impact on Romantic Relationships
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t just a childhood condition—it often persists into adulthood, presenting unique challenges in various aspects of life, particularly romantic relationships. This article explores how ADHD