How Much is Enough for Lunar New Year?
Figuring out how much is enough for celebrating Lunar New Year as a Chinese-Korean-American family without our parents.
Staying Home for National Women Physician’s Day
Reflections on being a stay-at-home doctor mom - the myth of the work-life-balance - on National Women Physician's Day.
The Risks of Overnurturing with Multilingual Parenting
Overscheduling our life is like overnurturing. Like overwatering a plant, overnurturing can drown the fresh air & light needed for growth.
Chinese Reading Progress: Videos of My Daughter From Age 3-6 Years
These Chinese reading progress videos show how my daughter went from single words to fluid reading. It's humbling and encouraging to see the growth over time!
Learning How to Declutter After My Immigrant Mother’s Sudden Death
My immigrant mother was a sentimental hoarder, afraid to lose everything. Her sudden death forced me to become minimalist.
Surprising Changes in the Last Decade: Family, Career, and Language
Starting the year off with reflections of the last decade. Many ups and downs (rock bottom, really) which eventually led to this passion project.
Memory Journal with Letters to Our Children
When we are no longer here, I hope this memory journal can help, comfort, and remind our children about meaningful things we learned together.
Happy 6th Birthday, Dear Daughter | Reflections of Our Multilingual Journey
Happy 6th birthday to my daughter! Reflecting on 6 years of our language learning journey.
Auntie’s Advice on Accents: Be Patient, and Take the Time to Listen
I asked Auntie if my Chinese accent is improving. She replied in accented English: "I understand what you say. Just like you understand my English, even though this is the best I can do."
Overcoming Asian Guilt on Lunar New Year
Letting go of guilt over our lack of Lunar New Year decorations and Asian food. Culture can be shared and enjoyed in many ways, and we will make our own family traditions!