Tag: Parenting
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Learning to See Each Other Clearly
A few days ago, my children had another fight. At first, it felt really small, just another mix-up like tons of others. But this time, it didn’t get sorted out in a day. They stayed away from each other. The usual chatting just stopped. There was some awkward vibe hanging in the air between them.…
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Settled is Not the Same as Finished
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…
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The Art of Raising Character, Not Just Children.
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…
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Let Them Clash, Let Them Heal, We Don’t Interfere.
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…
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The Parents’ Survival Guide to the Social Media Jungle
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…
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