For the first few years of my kids’ lives, I thought that yelling at them was my way of disciplining and teaching them. But over time, I came to notice that 1) I wasn’t consistent in what I yelled at, 2) I had some specific triggers, and 3) while some things might have made aContinueContinue reading “Raging at Kids is Signal: Need Self Care!”
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Aargh, Homework!
Somehow whenever I ask them if they have homework and it’s still light out, the answer is ‘no mommy’ and yet somehow 2 minutes before bed, someone panics about homework that is due tomorrow.
Mommy, I’m Glad You Don’t Spoil Us
Why? Well, my 9-year old heard a story about a spoiled rich kid. His father bought a TV and wanted to test it using the kid’s X-Box, which A2 pointed out, was probably paid for by the dad. The kid got so upset that he had a temper tantrum and threw a something at theContinueContinue reading “Mommy, I’m Glad You Don’t Spoil Us”
Don’t Grow Up, My Little Tweens!
The parents of teenagers scare the bloody heck out of me with their stories of moody gangly monsters who no longer think their parents have any valuable advice to give.
Perfect Mama, Exhausted Mama
Most Moms I know pretend to be perfect in front of their kids. We pretend to be calm, logical, organized, strong, thoughtful, loving, honest, with it, put together… but I’m not all those things even half the times.
The Perfection of Mediocracy
“Mommy,” my 11-year old gravely starts off, “Mommy, I know that you probably won’t be too happy about this, but I think I have to tell you anyway.” As a parent, you are always worried about your children, their safety, their happiness, their future… As I braced myself for his confession, I tried to guessContinueContinue reading “The Perfection of Mediocracy”
Being Asian in a Western World
Like the Joy Luck Club 25 years ago, Crazy Rich Asians is one of very few mainstream movies depicting a primarily Asian montage of characters. We aren’t just sidekicks with funny Fu Man Chu Ching Chang Chong accents. Shows like Fresh Off the Boat or Kim’s Convenience have proved that we too can flaunt ourContinueContinue reading “Being Asian in a Western World”
Sherry Yuan Hunter 