Category: General Wellbeing

Aug 31
Dealing with Mosquitoes around Kids in Chiang Mai

Mosquitoes can be quite a nuisance here in Chiang Mai, especially during the rainy season when these pesky insects breed in stagnant water. Not only are they annoying, but they […]

Aug 31
Health and Safety Tips for the Rainy Season

The Thai monsoon season has definitely now arrived in full force and while it starts with a few one-off storms and a little rain over night, it soon swings into […]

Aug 14
“Where Are You From?”

Helping your Third Culture Kid adapt, adjust — and answer that question with a smile. Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city where the culture of children is often in contrast to […]

Aug 13
10 Children’s Books that Help Explain Death and Tragedy

Explaining tragedy and death to a young child can be incredibly difficult. Everyday events can put even a well-balanced adult on an emotional roller coaster. Personal loss, community and national […]

Jun 18
Tips for Maintaining Routines During School Holidays

SCHOOL HAS ENDED! Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, right? School’s out and the sense of relief is palpable – no blaring alarm clocks, and no rushing off […]

May 28
The Benefits Of Tapping To Reduce Anxiety For Kids

All kids (and adults) suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives but for kids it alwasy feels like the end of their world. There are many ways to […]

May 28
Depression as an Expat Parent

As parents, we all understand that rough days come with the territory. But what happens when those rough patches stretch into weeks, and the weeks into months? Clinical depression can […]

Apr 29
Sun Awareness for Families in Thailand

As few as 7-10% of young Thai children are given sunscreen, and according to Professor Siriwan Wananukul it is never too soon to apply such protective lotions on children. Spending a […]

Apr 29
5 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Heat

With the hottest time of the year upon us, everyone in Bangkok will inevitably find themselves wilting from time to time. And it goes without saying that kids can be […]

Apr 28
6 Tips for Keeping Children Hydrated

As children are more prone to dehydration than adults and Thailand is definitely having one of the hottest summers in five decades, with thanks to our friends at Samitivej hospital […]