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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 …
Customs and traditions regarding pregnancy and childbirth in China (updated 2023)
Living in China as a foreigner can be challenging on its own. However, those who are planning or expecting to have a baby here should be prepared that the concept of maternity and maternity care might differ from what’s acceptable at home. In this article by Pacific Prime we will discuss the difference between giving …
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6 things to do to slow memory decline in old age
Average life expectancies are rising. While living up to 80 years used to be a mild achievement, these days, even centenarians are not that rare anymore. To enjoy our golden years, we need good mental health as much as physical health. And while our risks for dementia are influenced by our genes, there are things …
Tips for traveling safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many of you must be busy cleaning your home, putting new cash notes into red packets, and dressing up your kids and yourself. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and there are things we should do to protect ourselves and others, particularly if …
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 …