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Family & Relationships

Empty nest syndrome is a set of emotions many parents feel when their children have all left home. Photo: Shutterstock

5 signs that you have empty nest syndrome, and ways to cope with it

Watching your children leave home triggers a wave of mixed emotions. An expert shares how to process the shift and move forward.

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‘My driving force’: how a Hong Kong-born mother built a legacy for her disabled son

23 Oct 2026 - 10:12AM

Singaporean grandma, 73, couldn’t walk without pain. Now, she deadlifts 67.5kg

14 Oct 2026 - 11:51AM

Meet the Hong Kong-Swiss siblings who are conquering marathons in their 50s

Joanne Nixon and her brother, Elliot Froidevaux, have transformed their lives through running. Now, keeping active is a family affair.

7 Oct 2026 - 12:26PM

Siblings Joanne Nixon and Elliot Froidevaux in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. The duo, born in Switzerland and raised in Hong Kong, talk about how running has changed their lives. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Nixon and Froidevaux running in Quarry Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Nixon and Froidevaux working out in Quarry Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong

How much sex should a couple have? Focus on quality over quantity

Satisfying sex boosts relationship happiness more than frequency, and intimacy thrives on connection, not a number, according to experts.

19 Sep 2026 - 7:15AM

Should you walk your cat? Los Angeles pet owners and vets weigh in

From harnesses to strollers, owners are taking their pets outdoors for enrichment. But experts warn that cat walking is not for every feline.

14 Sep 2026 - 4:15PM

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How to care for your pet during Hong Kong’s summer heat and thunderstorms

Extreme heat and storms can severely affect dogs, both physically and emotionally. Here are some expert tips on caring for yours.

6 Sep 2026 - 12:15PM

Golden Doodle “NaNa” plays with water at the lawn of training centre “Dogather” in Yuen Long. 02SEP26 SCMP / Elson Li

Hunger replaced joy: Hong Kong woman’s 20-year eating disorder after dad’s death

Janet Leung lost more than two decades to severe food restriction. Now, at 46, she reflects on finding peace, therapy and the joys in recovery.

3 Sep 2026 - 1:00PM

Sex and intimacy change when a partner has dementia. How to manage it

Dementia often alters relationships beyond the sufferer’s urges. Experts share tips on dealing with this part of the condition few discuss.

24 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM

When the child you raised cuts you off. Why parental estrangement is on the rise

As more adult children in Hong Kong and beyond break contact with their parents, experts talk about causes and how to rebuild relationships.

22 Aug 2026 - 7:33AMvideocam

Parental estrangement is quietly spreading across Asia, including Hong Kong. Experts explain what causes it, how it can affect our health both emotionally and physically, and the conditions that facilitate reconciliation. Illustration: Henry Wong

Fit after 50: How Indian influencer couple beat chronic pain with exercise

Tara and Sushila Thapa overcame chronic pain by getting fit in midlife. Now their Instagram page and running group encourage others.

25 Jul 2026 - 7:55AM

Tara (left) and Sushila Thapa run a 10km race in their home city of Dehradun, India, in 2025. Both have overcome chronic pain since taking up running in middle age, and now inspire others to do the same. Photo: Tara Thapa

She traded Wall Street for acupuncture to solve pain that had derailed her life

The daughter of a Hong Kong surgeon, Winnie Chan Wang reveals how wanting to ‘hack’ her body led her to learn traditional Chinese medicine.

19 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

No more swiping? The promise and pitfalls of AI in the search for love

As falling user numbers affect dating apps, many are turning to AI to boost matchmaking efficiency. Is it worth it or a waste of time?

9 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Sex and relationships

How do you get a girl to fall in love with you? Ask Emily Lin

Emily Lin’s dating advice – such as saying ‘tell me more’, shutting up and listening – on social media has gone viral with men.

8 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Emily Lin became a full-time content creator in 2024. Her “School of Women” series on social media teaches straight men emotional literacy and how to develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with women. Photo: Instagram/therealemilylin

Sunburn in children can cause skin cancer later in life. How to protect them

A dermatologist and a cancer research expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety.

6 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Children should wear sunscreen with a high SPF and UVA protection, and should reapply regularly, according to a dermatologist and a cancer research expert, who explain why sunburn is so dangerous for children and how to protect them. Photo: Shutterstock

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 3-5

Indulge in an all-American spread on July 4, dive into some retro Cantopop fun at Ocean Park, enjoy pipa music and more this weekend.

2 Jul 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

‘Darling, we made it’: 67-year-old completes 2,200km run to honour late wife

Lim Shyang Guey’s 86-day run around Peninsular Malaysia to raise money for cancer treatment in honour of his late wife finished on June 21.

1 Jul 2026 - 4:18PM

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100kg dad struggled to keep up with his 4-year-old. How he lost 27kg in 6 months

On Father’s Day, Ayo Canlas reveals how he rapidly lost weight after ballooning to 100kg and now even competes in Hyrox races.

21 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM

Canlas with daughter Arya in August 2022 (left) and June 2026. Photo: Ayo Canlas

They all seek their birth mothers. The park where adoptees leave tags of hope

More than 900 tags at South Korea’s Omma Poom Park form a quiet monument to years of mass child-parent separations in the country.

6 Jun 2026 - 5:36AM

She quit smoking, then ran an ultra-marathon. How she finally kicked the habit

On World No Tobacco Day, we discover a marathon runner’s secret to quitting smoking and look at Hong Kong’s goal of a smoke-free generation.

30 May 2026 - 7:15AM

He lost his wife to a rare brain cancer. Here’s how he keeps going

After losing his wife Charissa to a rare, aggressive brain cancer, Antoine d’Haussy celebrated her life by starting a fundraising campaign.

1 Jun 2026 - 12:51PMvideocam

Charissa Chau and Antoine d’Haussy at their intimate seaside wedding ceremony at Jaspas Beach Club in Sai Kung in 2021.
Photo: KC Chan

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

10 Japanese parenting tips to raise well-behaved, mindful and creative children

US-based author Lisa Katayama, who grew up in Tokyo, chose the Japanese way of parenting to bring up her kids. She shares 10 simple principles.

13 May 2026 - 7:15PM

Adopting Japanese parenting principles can nurture more well-behaved, creative children, says author Lisa Katayama. Photo: Fabio Formaggio/Alamy

Is your family addicted to screens and junk food? How to change their habits

In her book Dopamine Kids, Michaeleen Doucleff examines our reliance on ‘magnets’ that hamper happiness and explains how to overcome them.

23 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM

SCMP Highlights

Family of 7 ‘hot’ dentists; Hainan chicken rice roots: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Joey Yung’s journey to Cantopop stardom to a mother’s inspiring weight loss story, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

16 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM

She was a 102kg diabetic with a ‘death wish’. After losing 40kg, she’s thriving

Keya Wingfield comfort-ate to morbid obesity after her baby son died. An epiphany led to her losing 40kg and reversing type 2 diabetes.

12 Apr 2026 - 11:15AM

Award-winning chef Keya Wingfield overate to numb her grief after the death of her newborn son in 2021, reaching a weight of 102kg by 2023. She shed 40kg by 2025. Photos: Instagram/keyaandco, courtesy of Keya Wingfield

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