Category Archive For "Family Insurance"
Registering for a dog license in Shanghai, China
Did you know that you can’t own a dog without a dog license in China? The police can even take your dog away if you are reported or if something happens to a third party involving your pet dog. Other than these, there are many others too, which is why we’ve put together this Pacific …
When should you get your child a smartphone?
It’s a common question we all ask ourselves as parents. Should you provide your child with a smartphone at a young age? Or hold on until the right age? But then again, what is the right age, and what are the things you should consider to make a sound decision? This Pacific Prime article suggests …
8 places to visit in Beijing and Shanghai this Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or mooncake day to some, is one of the most important festivals in China, following Chinese New Year. Similar to Thanksgiving in the US, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture is a time for families to reunite. For those wondering “when do you eat mooncakes?”, the mooncake festival falls on September 10th …
How to talk to your kids about their mental health
While there are some discussions you can wait to have until your children are older, mental health is worth talking about now. Stress, anxiety, and fear are normal and affect people of all ages, and approaching mental illness as a taboo subject only stigmatizes it. Even so, talking about mental health or emotional wellbeing can …
7 signs of expat child syndrome: What is it and how can parents help?
Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat child syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …