Asian parent stories bring a bittersweet memory to many of us. Getting hit, not crying and being compared as an Asian kid. A mom is changing the next generation by not following these stereotype Asian parenting practices When I read or hear about Asian stereotypes, I get this burning urge to Read more…
Growing up with Asian immigrant parents, we always had a disconnect. However, the way they raised me affected me significantly and shaped how I am in other relationships. Although the title of this series is “5 Steps to Having a Better Relationship With Your Asian Parent,” it really isn’t about steps. Read more…
Ever heard the phrase, “You choose your friends but not your family?” Here’s why you don’t have to like your Asian immigrant parents but you can still love them. You can learn to accept them for who they are. Each step in this series talks about Why What and How to Read more…
Asian immigrant parents don’t share our mindset. They grew up differently than us. How can we talk to them when they don’t understand you? Now that you’ve taken some time to think about why and what you want to improve in your relationship with your parents. How do you actually do it? Read more…
Talking to my Asian parents wasn’t easy. For a long time, I didn’t know what to talk to them about because it seemed like we couldn’t talk about anything. Here’s what you need to know to figure out what you can talk to them about So hopefully you’ve read the Read more…
How can we deal with Asian immigrant parents when we barely understand one another? Here is the first thing you should do. Oh, Asian Parents. I am one and I have them. Can we all agree that our parents can be annoying? Different generations, different upbringings, different cultures, different languages…it’s Read more…
Growing up with Asian parents be like what? What is a Tiger Mom? Why is there a High Expectations Asian Father meme? **Click Below To Listen** Remember Amy Chua back in the early 2010s when her controversial book about Tiger Mothers blew up around the world? Chua’s idea that Chinese mothers were superior Read more…
In honour of Pink Shirt Day, I wanted to share 2 true stories of myself standing up to bullies as a kid. Although I’ve met bullies at all ages, it’s when you’re a kid that you’re the most vulnerable, where the hate hurts the most, and horrible, unnecessary shit Read more…
So parents or parents-to-be, do you ever hear that piece of advice, “Cherish these moments while your children are still young because, in a blink of an eye, they’ll be all grown up” I’ll admit I’ve said something like this to other parents a bunch of times without even thinking Read more…
Momsomnia, restless nights, insomnia, broken sleep. Why can’t we just go to sleep and wake up all refreshed? So I mentioned I suffered from insomnia when I was in grade 8. For 3 months straight, I didn’t sleep. It was a freaky experience and I will never forget it. It Read more…