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I Was Jealous of the Attention My Parents' Gave My Eldest Sister Until I Became Mom
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I Was Jealous of the Attention My Parents’ Gave My Eldest Sister Until I Became Mom (4-minute read)

I have 3 sisters. For most of my life, my parents put a lot of attention on my eldest sister. Then I became a mom and it changed everything. Anything I accomplished, my sister had already done it… There are three of us: my eldest sister, my middle sister and Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsSeptember 22, 2021 ago
Why I Started Using Screens At Mealtime
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Why I Started Using Screens At Mealtime (6-minute read)

Mealtime with my firstborn was easy and stress-free. I would judge other parents for using a screen at mealtime. Then I had my second. When it was just the 3 of us… When I first became a mom, I wanted to do everything by the book. But of course, like a naive Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 23, 2021 ago
24 Reasons A Mom Is On Her Phone When She's Watching Her Kids
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24 Reasons A Mom Is On Her Phone When She’s Watching Her Kids (4-minute read)

The phone has replaced dozens of devices. What is a mom doing on her phone when she’s watching her kids? She’s doing a million things even though it doesn’t look like it. “She was on her phone the whole time…” Recently, I picked my daughter up from my parents’. They watch Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 17, 2021 ago
The Time I Listened To My Child Instead of Jumping To Conclusions
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The Time I Listened To My Child Instead Of Jumping To Conclusions (5-minute read)

When your child misbehaves, it’s easiest to lecture and discipline. However, sometimes it takes a bit of listening to truly understand what’s going on. Parenting is hard Motherhood has its ups and downs, fun moments and painful moments, times when we want to call it quits and times when can’t get Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 11, 2021 ago
How One Missed Call Reminded Me To Appreciate My Family More
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How One Missed Call Reminded Me To Appreciate My Family More (7-minute read)

As a working mom, the days are long and hard. Here’s my story of how one missed call reminded me that it’s all worth it. Sometimes thinking about the scary stuff makes the hard days easier. It’s a Wednesday afternoon.  I just finished drafting up an article when my son wakes Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJanuary 19, 2021 ago
How I avoided the Asian family drama at my Chinese Canadian wedding
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How I avoided the Asian family drama at my wedding (12-minute read)

It’s me and my husband’s day, not anyone else’s. So before I rant about the Asian family drama that happens whenever someone gets engaged and the things you can do to prevent that, let me share with you a few factors that I had absolutely no control over that helped me Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 17, 2020 ago
The Ultimate Guide To Deciding Whether You Should Have Kids
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The Ultimate Guide To Deciding Whether You Should Have Kids (12-minute read)

“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…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsAugust 29, 2019 ago
FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES 3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING
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3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING (PART 2 OF 2)

EPISODE 29: 3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING (PART 2 OF 2) WATCH PART 1 THE VIDEO NOW TO SEE BRIAN’S 1ST AND 2ND TIP From saving to spending to investing money. MONEY is a hot topic for many people. If managing your personal finances has been Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsAugust 13, 2019 ago
FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES 3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING
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3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING (PART 1 OF 2)

EPISODE 28: 3 SIMPLE TIPS ON MANAGING MONEY, SAVING AND INVESTING (PART 1 OF 2) WATCH PART 2 THE VIDEO NOW TO SEE BRIAN’S 3RD TIP From saving money, spending money, to investing money. MONEY is a hot topic for many people. If managing your personal finances has been on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2019 ago
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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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