An Expat Identity Crisis: Understanding The Impact of a Global Lifestyle on the Mental Wellbeing of Expats and Their Children
Living lavishly, far away from “home” – the expat lifestyle can by many, be likened to an extraordinary adventure, enabled by a salary much higher than that of the local average and limited only by the amount of time one is expected to be at the office. It can be tempting to think that expats […]
Gaming Addiction in Youth: How parents can help
Online gaming has become a widespread phenomenon all around the world. And it takes far less time than one can imagine to turn into addiction. Like other addictions, this too is driven by emotional upheavals or problems, feelings of loneliness, lack of belongingness or low self-worth or self-esteem. Individuals suffering from these concerns may therefore […]
The ‘Good Child’ Complex: How Filial Piety Harms Mental Health in Asian Families
Filial piety is a concept deeply rooted in Confucianism and has a significant impact on the people belonging to East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. It comprises ideas related to how children should behave towards and treat their parents. Honouring, respecting and obeying elders is at the crux of filial piety and children are socialized […]
How to Deal with Academic Pressure and Stress in Students?
In the past years, academic pressure and stress has taken a rise around the world. With examinations, performance tests, assignments, interviews on the rise at every step of the academic process, the burden is ever increasing for students. While some amount of stress and pressure is effective in sharpening the mind and reflexes, excessive and […]
How Parental Mental Health Shapes a Child’s Future
Parental mental health plays a monumental role in a child’s social, emotional, behavioural and psychological development. Parents and caregivers are central to a child’s life – shaping their self-esteem, sense of belonging and social behaviour. Like sponges, children absorb everything that this environment has to offer, including worry and distress. Therefore, even subtle shifts can […]
Empowering Gen Z: Prioritizing Mental Health in a Digital World
Generation Z, popularly known as Gen-Z, is the class of individuals born between 1996 and 2010. These individuals were born directly into the tech era – a world of peak technological innovation – and are referred to as the “digital natives.” For them, information is easily accessible and social media is ever-present. However, mental health […]
Empowering Every Child: A Parent’s Guide to Advocacy
The journey of raising children comes with countless moments where they need our support and guidance. Whether our children are typically developing or have learning differences, they all need advocates who understand and champion their needs. As parents and caregivers, we play a crucial role in helping our children develop the confidence and skills they’ll […]
World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD)
The World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day was first initiated to highlight the importance of mental health, starting from the early years and going right up to adolescence. It advocates the promotion of mental well-being and prevention of mental health conditions in infants, children and adolescents. Recognizing these needs, 4 organizations – the […]
Understanding the Empathy Gap: Parents and Children’s Mental Health
I started playing the piano when I was 4 years old. I used to miss out on playdates to practice for 3-4 hours every day. By the time I was 9, I had completed the highest grading ABRSM exam. When my eldest son turned 4, we started him on the piano. He has an extraordinary […]
Cultural Perspectives on Parenting: Building Resilience in Kids
Parenting is a universal experience, yet the approaches to raising children vary widely across cultures. In some contexts, independence and individuality are emphasized, while in others, family harmony and interdependence take priority. These cultural values shape parenting styles and influence the emotional bonds children form with their caregivers. This article explores how these differences impact […]