Tag: kids

Parenting with Psychology: Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development

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I spent a lot of time in psychology classes. I guess that's what happens when you decide you want to be a psychology major and then get a higher degree in it. Though my focus was on clinical psychology with the goal of working with people with psychiatric disorders, I was more interested in children … Continue reading Parenting with Psychology: Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development

The KonMari Method Won’t Work in My Household

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I grew up in a cluttered house. My mom did her best to keep it tidy, but it wasn't easy with 3 kids and a husband who collected furniture (we once had four tables and desks in the family room, not counting the coffee table). I wasn't the tidiest kid and my closet was where … Continue reading The KonMari Method Won’t Work in My Household

The Devices Stay Home

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My kids have free access to tablets and sometimes their dad's smart phone (I still proudly use a flip phone, so it's not as much fun). When we're home. With the exception of my husband's phone (of course), all devices stay home as a rule. I started this as soon as our oldest child had … Continue reading The Devices Stay Home

The Power of a Lullaby

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Growing Up With Music Growing up, music was important to my family. My siblings and I were forced into piano lessons, which we took for a varying number of years. But we also independently chose violin, guitar, clarinet, flute, and harp. Not that any of us claim any proficiency anymore. But, before we even began … Continue reading The Power of a Lullaby

How I…Am Selecting an Elementary School for My Child

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Before we moved, we lived in what felt like the suburbs of the suburbs. It was a quiet area, but had plenty for us to do. Actually, we loved living there. We had our son's entire educational career planned out. Then we moved to a bustling metropolis. L.A. is huge and sprawling to the point … Continue reading How I…Am Selecting an Elementary School for My Child

My Mom Truths

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Over the past couple of months, I've been thinking about the direction I want my blog to take. I loved doing what I was doing last year, but not when it comes to my motherhood posts. Sometimes I would write a post and then worry so much about it that it would never get posted. … Continue reading My Mom Truths

Respect

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Respect. We all want it. We all demand it. We parents especially demand it from our children. But it can be so hard to give. I was raised in a Chinese American family (emphasis on the Chinese and the American) with grandparents and a father who still upheld the traditions of the old world and … Continue reading Respect

Berry Yogurt Tart

Simple and easy summery tart using Graham crackers, thick yogurt, and fresh berries.
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had to go in every week for a progesterone shot. Most days were fairly routine: get my son into the car, drive over, get shot. But, on Wednesdays, it was: get my son into the car, drive over, walk through a farmer's market, get shot, walk out … Continue reading Berry Yogurt Tart

I Am A Perfect Mom

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It's true. I am. And, odds are, you are, too. But that's impossible! The perfect mom, that supermom, she is unattainable! Is she? Is she really? What is a perfect mom? The perfect mom is always presentable with absolutely adorable, presentable children who are always on their best behavior. She has her life together and … Continue reading I Am A Perfect Mom

Baking with Young Children Tip #4

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In lieu of a daily question on Fridays this month, I’ll be giving a baking with young children tip. I’ve switched up Fridays this month to highlight dads, but I can’t bring myself to forego food entirely. Baking tip #4: Utilize the measuring cups you aren't using to entertain your little ones. I don't know … Continue reading Baking with Young Children Tip #4