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…
Mothers are often hard on themselves and feel like they’re not good enough. Here’s what to do when you feel like an inadequate parent. Dropping the ball and picking it back up. Obviously, I know there’s no such thing as a perfect mom In my home, socks are unmatched. The laundry Read more…
Parents are not good or evil, heroes or villains. Seeing them as humans let us practice empathy and compassion for others and ourselves. “Respect your parents! They did so much for you.” As the author of the book “How To Deal With Asian Parents”, it’s obvious I’ve struggled with the relationship Read more…
Getting pregnant wasn’t easy for me the second time. But that experience made me more compassionate for those who struggle with infertility. Apparently, having unprotected sex does not guarantee a baby My fears about unplanned pregnancies Highschool sex education instilled a fear in me about doing the deed. Having sex Read more…
Working moms have it tough. Our social life is often at the bottom of our priorities. How can one minimize the loneliness of motherhood? https://youtu.be/4JD9yu1T4Xkhttps://youtu.be/7ddg21efJ9whttps://youtu.be/MK0xFzuyj8A Responding late to texts is merely the tip of the iceberg Does a good conversation lead to friendship? When I was 7, I went to Read more…
As the mother of a girl and a boy, I will get a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. What kind of mother-in-law do I want to be? Hopefully, one that doesn’t deserve to be punched in the face. https://youtu.be/nOe9mK_orqQhttps://youtu.be/GK9N4KUhgHc I have a daughter and a son. They’re both under 5 but Read more…