You dread seeing them and when you do, you feel like a warm body. Is it normal to not like your parents? Friday dinner at their house, Sunday morning Dim Sum, having your parents over at your place… How does it feel thinking about those things? Frustrated? Burdened? Dread? Like Read more…
From baby boomers to Generations x, y, z, can we really understand one another? My parents’ generation was more traditional. They were more conservative. Their parents were more strict. The didn’t grow up with screens and they didn’t raise us with screens. They didn’t have instant access to information at Read more…
What do new moms really need to hear during those first months with their newborns? When a baby is born, a mother is also born. Some people may not realize this because all they focus on is the baby. We can’t blame them since babies are the epitome of joy. Read more…
Two important life lessons I learned from spending an hour at the local Starbucks with my dad. A Chinese Canadian story that crosses 4 generations, spanning from Hong Kong to Canada. It’s Friday morning and I’m at my parents’ house working on my blog. My dad’s downstairs doing his thing. Read more…
Pregnant women get attention. They’re signs of hope and the future, restoring faith in humanity. With that attention comes people who say the darndest things. You see her burgeoning belly, her waddle, her loose, comfortable clothing. She’s carrying a miracle inside her! She’s growing a human. She’s a glowing figure Read more…
Think you’ve found the one? Make sure you’re on the same page with these 4 things. Only 4 things? Seriously? While getting ideas from friends, family and other blogs for this post, I heard tons of things that felt important to talk about. This could blog post could have easily Read more…
We all want what’s best for our husbands. But when do we become over-responsible for their well-being? What is ‘Over-functioning’? The other day, I came across the term ‘over-functioning’ while browsing through some self-help articles. It’s a type of behaviour where someone manages their anxiety by functioning for others who Read more…
Growing up as an Asian Canadian, I often felt I needed to prove my English skills worthy to the white folks. “Your English is pretty good for a Chinese person.” “Are you sure you don’t want to participate in the school’s ESL (English as a Second Language) program?” “Do you Read more…
“We’ve all yelled at our kids. It’s inevitable. I call your bluff if you say you haven’t.” “I can’t help it. It just happens, especially when I’m exhausted at the end of the day.” “I yell when I’m tired. I shout when I’m angry. I scream when I’m stressed. I Read more…
“Science says cursing, cussing, using profanity to express emotions can be a good thing…but what about the children?” “Their innocent ears and naive brains cannot possibly process the horrendous meaning behind those words.” “If it’s okay to do so in front of children, then why do movies and TV shows Read more…