Updated 04 November 2025 Hong Kong’s typhoon season typically runs from June to October, with strong tropical cyclones posing risks to both residents and domestic helpers. When the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issues a Typhoon Signal No. 8 (T8) or…
Hong Kong summers can get very hot and humid, especially between June and September. That means families need clear, simple ways to stay cool, protect children from heat-related illness, and still enjoy summer activities around the city. Below is practical…
Foreign domestic helpers leave their country and children behind to work overseas in order to support their family, which is definitely difficult for every parent. As an employer, you can support your helper by helping her get accustomed to Hong…
You might have never thought of the benefits of having a helper who manages her finance well. You might even have thought that her being in debts is good for you. This article will tell you why having a helper…
Your domestic helper’s, or actually anyone’s, work safety while doing household chores is often neglected. However, there are many hidden dangers such as robberies, falling from heights, electric shocks that can happen to your domestic helper, especially when she is…
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…
Establishing a positive and good relationship with your domestic helper through communication is important. Not only because it makes your life as an employer easier and because it can help prevent issues such as loans, but also because tensions in…
One common malpractice of employment agencies is that they will teach the helpers to misbehave so that the employers will fire them, which in turn benefits the employment agency. However, as employers become aware of such a practice, they also…
Domestic helpers are a blessing to many families, but managing them can be challenging. Drafting house rules for domestic helpers and specific helper guidelines will create some much-wanted peace. Every household has its own rhythms and habits. A new domestic…
Updated 19 January 2026 Celebrating Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May – which falls on the 10th of May this year is a tradition since the early 20th century. It is not a public holiday, however, it’s widely…