Power couple Brandon and Jenny Chau forge strong love bonds with their sons

Bonding with their boys is the key for Brandon and Jenny Chau, son and daughter-in-law of the late Chau Kai-bong.

Known for being Hong Kong socialites, Jenny and Brandon Chau were both career-focused until they had children. Looking back, Jenny describes investment banking as having “bad hours”, but becoming a mother altered her priorities, as concern over the early years of bonding and education came first. Brandon feels that work has become important in a new way – he has a responsibility to provide for his family. Meanwhile, he strives to find as much time as possible to spend with his children.

How do you keep your balance between work and family?

Jenny: At first I found it hard to get the balance – I do charity work and other projects. I think our generation is encouraged to do more than just stay at home. I spend a lot of time with the kids, looking after them daily and considering their education – but I do limit the number of dinners I go out for.

Brandon: I come home quite early if I don’t have to entertain clients, so I can eat with the family and play with the kids before they go to sleep. I try to read to them as many nights a week as I can, and at the weekend I take them to playgroups and find things to do together; we have two boys, so we schedule boy time.

What are the most precious family moments?