Journals

First, I need to admit something: I am terrible at saying no to my daughter. I am incapable of it. I know that is not a good thing. It is an area I am definitely working on because I agree that learning boundaries is important — for her growth, confidence, and development. So, I want to step up in this area. Why Saying “No” Is Difficult. My partner seems much more at ease saying “Non” when it's a moment for us to step in. Second snack is definitely not good for her. But, when

How do I prepare my child for a future I cannot predict? Every now and then, I often find myself circling back to this big fat question. At this point, it's almost haunting me because I don't know the answer. It's clear that our children will grow up in a world profoundly different from the world today. It will be a “reality” shaped by technologies we cannot fully understand, fluid career landscapes, global shifts, and entirely new ways of “human” connection. What would that

Many ask us about raising children in bilingual family in the context of child language development. "Do you speak Korean to her? French? English?" But beyond the language itself, I am always reflecting on how to reconcile our two vastly different heritages as multicultural parent couple to ensure our little girl grows up with a deep rooted sense of her own identity, belonging, and self-love. When the City Girl met the Country Boy Our family is a study in contrasts. I am a ci