Going the Distance: Successful Long-Distance Parenting

Going the Distance: Successful Long-Distance Parenting

By: PathFinders For most mothers, being away from their children for most part of the year is extremely hard to imagine. Yet this is the reality of many Migrant Domestic Workers (MDW) who are mothers. MDW mothers make the very difficult decision to work far away from home, sacrificing precious time with their children,so as to create better opportunities and brighter futures for them. Successful long-distance parenting is not easy. Yet, it ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice June 23, 2020

children playing on the beach, happy faces

Childcare , Relationship management

Is My Domestic Helper Taking Good Care of My Children?

Entrusting someone with the care of our children is in itself a pretty big leap of faith. Part of the job of being a parent is to make sure that our little ones are safe and always well taken care of. No matter how much we trust our domestic helpers, it is natural to worry – especially when we are away most of the day – and wonder whether our ...

by Rodney from HelperChoice March 2, 2020

Childcare

7 Personal Hygiene Habits To Teach Your Kids

Personal hygiene has been one of the major concerns when it comes to taking care of young children. They are too young to realize our environment is full of germs and dust, and they are too curious to explore the surroundings with their little hands. Therefore, as parents, it is essential to teach your kids to have good hygiene habits in order to keep them away from certain sicknesses and ...

by Rodney from HelperChoice February 10, 2020

Childcare , Hiring Preparation

6 Skills Domestic Helpers Must Have for Baby Care

The arrival of a baby is a blessing for every parent. But it can also be a source of anxiety, especially if you need to return to work. Living in a busy city like Hong Kong, new parents usually find it difficult to strike the balance between work life and baby care. Therefore, many families seek external help -- foreign domestic helper. However, for new parents who have not had ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice August 6, 2019

Childcare , Parenting

10 Back-to-school Tips for Parents

Summer is coming to an end. Very soon, it is already that time of the year (again) when our little ones will are heading back to school. It can be a stressful time for them and for us – let’s face it! Planning everything ahead with your domestic helper can make all the difference in the world and help your kids get ready for school with total peace of mind. Here ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice August 6, 2019

Back to school, organise everything with your domestic worker

Childcare , Home management

Back to School: Organise Everything with Your Domestic Helper

Summer holidays will soon officially be over. Kids will back to school, adults back to everyday life and work. You may have taken some time to step back during your vacation and think about how you could improve your daily life in Hong Kong. If you want to succeed, you’ll need the support of your family and the involvement of your domestic helper. When it comes to her duties, take ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice August 2, 2019

little boy playing and laughing, in splash of water, sunset

Childcare , Hong Kong

9 Activities for Helpers to Do with Kids in Hong Kong

Our children spend a lot of time with our domestic helpers and as such we expect them to bond and spend quality time together. What better way than through fun activities? Our children are fond of them (and let’s face it, so are we!), and on top of contributing to helping them connect with others, activities are a great way for our little ones to develop cognitively and emotionally. One ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice May 29, 2019

Childcare , Parenting

Have Your Domestic Helper Support Children Development

Since infancy and childhood are the very important periods of a person’s development, you want to make sure that the person who spends the most time with your children, that is your domestic worker, is on the same page with you. Different age groups have different training needs, such as you might want your 2-year-old to stop using diapers and learn to go to toilet, and you would want your ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice November 27, 2018

Childcare , Safety

What Cleaning Needs to be Done to Make Sure Your Kitchen is Baby-proofed?

Cleaning is an important task for many domestic helpers, but how specifically should the helper handle the housework when there are little ones around? It’s vital to ensure babies and children are protected from harmful germs and microbes. With a little bit of knowledge and some guidance, it’s easy to ensure your domestic helper is able to do just that. From sterilizing bottles to cleaning kitchen cupboards where you store feeding ...

by Mahee from HelperChoice June 21, 2018

Is your helper experienced in babysitting?

Childcare , Trainings

Six Steps to Make Your Domestic Helper Ready to Care for Your Baby

It's never easy to let someone else take care of your baby. Are you ready for your domestic helper to take care of your baby? In Asia, it is common practice for parents to let the domestic helper take care of their baby. Although everybody agrees on how convenient this arrangement is, it is often pretty tough for mummies to leave their little love to the care of a stranger - ...