Coronavirus: What to do with the kids when school is closed

The idea of not going to school sounds great to many kids. However, it may be a nightmare if you’re struggling to get to work or work from home and supervise at the same time. Summer holidays are already in full swing four months earlier than usual (having started March 7th, 2022) amid COVID-19 in …

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How to financially prepare for maternity leave

If you’re a career woman hoping to welcome a little one in Hong Kong, you’ll be glad to know that you’re entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave benefits. This statutory requirement has been extended from 10 weeks to 14 weeks under the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2020  and maintains the current rate of maternity leave …

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Giving birth in Hong Kong: Public vs private maternity hospitals

Whether you’re planning to have a child or have a baby on the way, one of the first things you’re going to need to think about is where you’re going to give birth. In Hong Kong, you have two options when it comes to giving birth. You can either go through childbirth in a public …

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5 tips to survive the summer holidays for working parents

Schools out! Whether you’ve sent your child to a public or international school in Hong Kong, this time of year marks the long summer break that every child looks forward to and every working parent dreads. That is – if both parents have full-time jobs. Are you at your wits end regarding how to juggle …

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Your guide to newborn insurance in Hong Kong

Preparing for the arrival of your bundle of joy in Hong Kong? Between baby-proofing your home, buying essential supplies, and getting yourself mentally ready for parenthood, newborn insurance may not be very high on your newborn checklist. Or maybe it’s not on your list altogether. Either way, Pacific Prime Hong Kong is glad you’re here. …

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