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The Parent-Teenager bonding Window

Dear concerned Parents, In the course of my work, I have frequently observes this phenomena called the “The Parent-Teenager bonding Window”. This Window represents a limited period of time for us as parents to bond and connect with our preteens or teenager emotionally. This means to be able to have a close relationship with them. […]

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Emotional garden

Our hearts and emotional well being is like a garden. We need to nurture and care for our  “emotional garden”. It is important to spend time watering our garden, allowing appropriate sunshine, pruning the unhealthy branches and adding fertilizers to it.  We also need to pull the weeds and remove the pests that may harm […]

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Mental (Psychological) health and happiness

Here are some interesting data on mental health and its relationship with well being and happiness. Source : World Happiness report 2013 1) *Mental Health or Psychological well being is the single most important determinant of happiness. 2)  Happy people live longer, are more productive, earn more and are better citizens   2)  Published research from Psychological […]

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Fond memories

The late actor Robin Williams has a very special place in my heart. It was a role which he has acted  in a movie called “ Patch Adams” in 1998. In that movie, which was based on a real life story, he took on the role of a medical student who was passionate about being […]

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Fraser Hill, Malaysia

Recently, I went for a family trip at Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia and managed to squeeze in time for my personal retreat. I truly felt that it was a much needed break from my daily routine. The thing that I enjoyed most at Fraser’s Hill was the cool morning walks at a temperature of 20 […]

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