Tag: Parent

On a rainy Friday afternoon, my boss entered the lab and told everyone to go to the lower floor because of a tornado warning. I looked outside and saw heavy rain. I worried about my son at daycare, but I couldn’t leave. So, I was stuck there with six other coworkers, waiting for the tornado...

It made me smile, recalling that just a couple of days ago, I experienced the same feeling. If you are a parent reading this, I’m sure you’ve sometimes felt that way — wondering if you’re doing enough for your children. Let me assure you, these doubts are entirely normal a...

My friend once confided: “there are days when I doubt myself and feel so inadequate as a parent.” It made me smile, recalling that just a couple of days ago, I experienced the same feeling. If you are a parent reading this, I’m sure you’ve sometimes felt that way &...

It happens every year: oh god we’ve got to organise a children’s party. But maybe this time, you don’t want your house trashed or to feel the burden of entertaining. We’ve put together this list of alternative venues for kids parties, that will certainly earn you the &l...

Being a parent of someone on the autism spectrum does bring forth some unique challenges. One is always on guard and is always prepared to expect the unexpected. There is always the sense of unpredictability of not knowing what will happen next. One of the most challenging aspects of autism is me...

Life, in all its vibrant shades, can be a tumultuous journey of laughter, tears, and everything in between. For someone like me, this journey has been a rich tapestry woven with threads of culture, identity, and the ever-present influence of my immigrant parents. It’s a story that resonates wi...

There’s an art form that is uniquely mastered by Asian parents. It’s delicate, intricate, and oftentimes so subtle you might not even notice it unless you’re looking. It’s the art of saying “I love you” without actually saying the words. It’s almos...

One of the biggest misconceptions about family in our country is that we owe them something. Many Americans feel that there should be a duty to parents and extended family, regardless of the situation. This is absolute bullshit. Just because two knuckleheads get drunk on their first date and deci...

Children experience long-lasting harms when they are forcibly separated from their families. Even just brief separations can cause deep, permanent damage. This isn’t based on hypotheticals or assumptions — it’s something we know to be true. Given the overwhelming ...