Tips to thrive through your first Christmas alone
I have always loved Christmas, not just for the mince pies, mulled wine or those corny Christmas movies and songs. Though I am usually...
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Lora Lee
Oct 16, 20205 min
How to Break the News About Divorce to Your Children
If you are getting divorced, whether you are the leaver or the left behind, you are probably worried about your children. If you are the...
Lora Lee
Oct 1, 20204 min
The Benefits Of Boredom For Children And How You Can Help
Your children’s own company is more valuable than you might think.
Lora Lee
Sep 18, 20202 min
Co-parenting with a difficult parent?
Every family faces its own challenges; however, many high conflict divorces share the same dilemmas and woes. One that I frequently see,...
Lora Lee
Sep 10, 20204 min
Don't put child in the middle of a parenting conflict with your ex-spouse
My child came home with bruises after his visit with his dad over the weekend. When I asked him how he got those bruises.
Lora Lee
Sep 8, 20204 min
How Conflict Between Separated Parents Affects Their Children
The longer children are put in the middle of parental conflict, the more emotional and psychological trauma they will experienceme.
Lora Lee
Sep 8, 20204 min
Why Cyberbullying Is So Hard On Teenagers, & What Hong Kong Parents Can Do
'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.'
Lora Lee
Sep 7, 20203 min
Will Separation Damage My Daughter? How To Manage Split Damage
How To Manage Split Damage
Lora Lee
Jan 21, 20203 min
How To Prepare Your Child For Your Baby’s Arrival
Help reduce sibling rivalry and promote excitement and acceptance about the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
Lora Lee
Sep 28, 20194 min
How parents can help their child face the challenges of Asperger's syndrome.
My nine-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Having the diagnosis is useful, so that we know she is struggling...
Lora Lee
Aug 2, 20173 min
Celebrate and Support Neurodiversity
Those of you who have perfect 20/20 version might never experience the headache of going a day without your glasses.
Lora Lee
Jun 9, 201611 min
Toxic Society or Wicked Teenager?
I was at the museum, looking at the painting “Bar at the Folies Bergere”. It wasn’t Manet’s commitment to realism or his clever...
Lora Lee
May 7, 20164 min
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of parenting
Even though I’m a professional child psychologist, I sometimes wonder whether I have been a good enough mother, writes Lora Lee The...
Lora Lee
Mar 7, 20164 min
What Hong Kong parents can do to flag drug and alcohol risks to children
Tips on how to broach the subject of addiction with your offspring without alienating them My 14-year-old daughter came home past...
Lora Lee
Nov 9, 20153 min
Labelling your ex-partner won't help the children.
How to deal with narcissistic personality disorder in a former spouse It's three years since my divorce, and I have been reading a lot on...
Lora Lee
Aug 18, 20153 min
What to do if your child is anxious about starting school
Get your child to prepare a holiday diary so they have something to talk about at school, show them the way to school a few times, and...
Lora Lee
Mar 3, 20153 min
Divorce: should you rule it out just for your children's sake?
Children make a painful decision even harder My wife doesn't want a divorce and she is telling our children we could stay together as a...
Lora Lee
Dec 23, 20143 min
Divorced dad struggles to set boundaries with ex-wife for parenting
Christmas can be a tough time for divorced parents I divorced two years ago and this will be the first Christmas I am not spending time...
Lora Lee
Dec 15, 20146 min
Reach out to the lonely at Christmas
The holiday season can amplify anxiety and feelings of loneliness, but we can make a difference by reaching out to those feeling down in...
Lora Lee
Oct 28, 20143 min
Selective mutism requires personalised care
My son is 13. He has been a selective mute for three years, and was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD), even though he can...
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