“Should I have kids? Maybe if I meet a guy who wants them but for now, nope.” “I don’t want my life to change right now but that stupid biological clock is ticking.” “Parenting seems so hard and tiring but then why do all these people do it?” “I’m on Read more…
“I’m not scared; I’m just not motivated to start my goals right now.” “I’ll start my diet on Monday.” “Watching Netflix on a Friday night is way more fun than going out and meeting someone.” “I don’t have time to workout.” “Paying off that student loan can wait; these shoes Read more…
“It’s called freedom of speech and I’m entitled to my opinion.” “I say what I want when I want.” “It’s called free speech and I’m entitled to my opinion.” “I don’t care what you think. That’s just how I feel.” “Whatever, I do what I want!” Like many other bloggers, Read more…
EPISODE 26: WHEN MY CHILD SAYS THANK YOU, IT’S FOR THEM, NOT YOU How can make sure our children understand and practice gratitude? It’s about going beyond getting them to recite the words, ‘Thank you.’ A stranger holds the door for you… Your mom babysits so you have can have Read more…
EPISODE 22: HOW I LEARNED TO EMBRACE MY CHINESE CANADIAN CULTURE https://youtu.be/sjSsXmQlzAI “In my life, I’ve been called many things.” Growing up in the 90s in a predominantly Caucasian community, I got the usual questions and comments. Here’s a sample with answers I should have given back instead of silently Read more…
When you want your kid to grow up tough enough to face the world but you don’t want to become your parents…What do you do? “Suck it up.” “Stop crying.” “Toughen up.” “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.” Asian Values Around Hard Work and Perseverance Growing up with Read more…
EPISODE 21: 3 THINGS ASIAN PARENTS WITH GROWN KIDS NEED TO STOP DOING https://youtu.be/17fPVsje91k You can’t seem to get through to your 20 something or 30 something-year-old “kid”. They don’t want to talk to you. At family dinner, they’re on their phones, not much eye contact or they’ll bark one-word Read more…
It’s being at work and feeling guilty about not being at home. Then it’s being at home and feeling guilty about not being at work. Last November, I experienced my first bout of working mom guilt. I shared some helpful tips for how I was managing these feelings. However, the Read more…
Let’s get comfortable talking about our vaginas, breaking through taboos and redefining how we think about women’s health Vagina. Kegels. Vulva. Clitoris. Labia. Female genitalia. How do you feel when you hear these words? Skirmish? Icky? Giggly? Growing up as an Asian Canadian Growing up as an Asian Canadian, talking about Read more…
An interview with Hoang Samuelson Writer. Mom. Expert coffee drinker. Early riser. She writes about money, culture, work and families www.lilyplusjames.com The other day, I was googling “Asian parents,” gathering ideas for blog ideas, when I stumbled upon a wonderfully written article in Medium, titled, “What it’s like to grow Read more…