“This is the Bahasa Indonesia version of "Settled Is Not the Same as Finished", written for Indonesian readers.” Dalam perjalanan parenting saya, ada satu prinsip yang terus saya pelajari dan dalami: untuk membentuk anak yang baik, tangguh, dan selaras dengan zamannya, orang tua perlu terus bertumbuh membentuk versi terbaik dirinya. Dan di titik inilah banyak … Continue reading Beres bukan Berarti Selesai
In our parenting journey, there is one principle worth holding onto: if we want to raise children who are kind, resilient, and able to live well in their time, parents need to keep growing into better versions of themselves. Not because we are expected to be perfect, but because growth cannot be forced. It spreads … Continue reading Settled is Not the Same as Finished
Yesterday, my daughter posted something on Instagram. Nothing bad, really, just..not necessary. It wasn’t harmful, but it wasn’t aligned with her focus either, not the kind of post that reflected her goals, her direction, the thoughtful person she’s becoming. My husband and I noticed it, and as parents do, we exchanged that quiet glance, the … Continue reading The Art of Raising Character, Not Just Children.
I laugh so hard when I read my son's (14 years old) WhatsApp text (Yes, I'm still checking my kid's phone every day, what can I say? I'm an asian parent, there's no privacy until they become an adult. Agree or disagree? It's up to you.) Basically, it's between him and the other kids that … Continue reading Let Them Clash, Let Them Heal, We Don’t Interfere.
My main idea about parenting is simple: children watch and imitate us. They observe our every action and reflect it back. We like to imagine we’re raising them with deep values: patience, gratitude, kindness. But kids are clever little detectives. They don’t just listen to our words; they study our habits. And that's why parenting … Continue reading The Parents’ Survival Guide to the Social Media Jungle
