March 11 marks the beginning of the first-ever International Parental Mental Health Awareness Week, a critical initiative aimed at highlighting the growing need to support parents' mental well-being.   In Hong Kong, new mothers encounter significant mental health challenges that require immediate attention. Approximately 30% of mothers experience postnatal depression, a figure

  This #IWD, let’s ask: what can we give to moms who give us everything? In every workshop I run — whether in schools, organisations, or NGOs — I see the same truth: mothers give. They give patience, guidance, and love that fuels their children’s growth.   This giving is not new. Long before

  The Year of the Horse brings with it three enduring symbols for parenting: strength, perseverance, and self-development.   Strength in parenting is not about control or authority. It is the quiet ability to remain calm in moments of chaos, to hold boundaries with kindness and to be the steady presence a

  Valentine’s Day often celebrates love as easy—flowers, romance, alignment. But real love also holds conflict. Not as a failure, but as proof that two people are still showing up, still growing, still willing to navigate the tougher parts of life together.   When conflict is handled ineffectively between parents—through silence, contempt, or unresolved

As parents, we’re navigating a digital world that didn’t exist when we were growing up. Our kids are learning, socializing, and exploring online - and that means our mental health and theirs are more interconnected than ever.   Parent Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder that effective parenting begins with a

  It’s International Hugging Day! Hugs can be powerful tools for connection — but only when they’re wanted.   Here are 5 ways hugs can strengthen your relationship with your child: Start the day with a hug: A morning hug sets a positive tone and reassures your child they’re loved. Use hugs to

This Christmas, we pause to reflect on a year that has held both immense beauty and sorrow. In both, we have seen families come together, communities support one another, and children reminding us of love in the simplest of ways. Christmas is a season that embraces this balance — celebrating the

It was a joy to gather with graduates from 2015 to 2025 — reconnecting, sharing memories, and reflecting on the lasting impact P.E.T. has had on our families and hearts. The day was filled with meaningful moments: A thoughtful session by Casey McGrath on nurturing emotional balance—for ourselves and our children.

This year’s International Men’s Day theme, “Supporting Men and Boys,” calls us to act—not just to recognize a challenge, but to be part of the solution. Men’s mental and emotional health is facing a crisis, rooted in long-standing social messages like “man up” and “don’t show weakness.” These messages start early,

While International Day for Tolerance calls on us to think globally, its most powerful practice begins within the walls of our own home. As parents, the appreciation and respect we model within our families directly shapes the next generation. The 'Line of Acceptance,' a concept from Parent Effectiveness Training for understanding