My housemate and I were discussing the political status of Asian Americans in comparison to African Americans’ last night…and TT decided to offer her view: Me: Black folks in fact constitute the majority of the city, and so they can amplify their voices and galvanize movements in ways that are more politically impactful. Asian AmericansContinue reading “Discussing politics.”
Category Archives: Family
You don’t love me anymore!
It was past 11pm and T was still awake. She asked for warm milk. T: the milk is hot!Me: *open the cup lid and put it under the ceiling fan*(Few minutes later…)Me: *take a sip* OK, it’s not hot anymore.T: It’s still hot!Me: can you at least try the milk? It’s not hot. I justContinue reading “You don’t love me anymore!”
Bad TT
Sometimes my daughter says the scariest sh*t that sounds like they come out from a horror movie. This was a conversation T and I had when we were playing in the playroom last night. T: Let’s close and lock the door!Me: Why?T: Because there’s a bad TT hiding in my room.Me: Where does she comeContinue reading “Bad TT”
For Asians, Normalizing Mental Health Is More Than Raising Awareness
How intergenerational trauma, family conflicts, and racism block us from healing Most recently, I was tasked with creating a community program that provides mental health care for and addresses the impact of racism/xenophobia and COVID-19 on the Chinese immigrant families in the city. For the past two months as everyone scrambled to find and adjustContinue reading “For Asians, Normalizing Mental Health Is More Than Raising Awareness”
Social Distancing
Me: We need to practice social distancing now so that might mean you can’t go to your friend’s house. T: How about she comes to my house? Me: Not really. T: Then how can I have friends?! I can’t go to their house and they can’t go to my house! I will have no friends!Continue reading “Social Distancing”
I have a voice!
T was walking down the stairs. I have a voice. A voice! ARGH!!!! ARGH!!!! ARGH!!!! I have a voice! THIS IS MY VOICE! ARGH!!!! #momlife #TTchatter #toddler #pandamom #raisinggirls #sketches #drawing
Bed Time
Recently T has been going to bed late. In effort to convince her to go to bed earlier, I told her I would take away her playtime if she goes to bed late. Me: T, if you go to bed late, you will lose play time the next day.T: Why?Me: Because there are only 24Continue reading “Bed Time”
Finding Dory
Forgetful Dory noticed the shells laid out on the ground at a time when all hope seemed to be lost and she followed them. Two dark shadows swam toward her from afar. Then, two blue tangs emerged. Dory said hesitantly, “Hello, I am…” “Dory!” Her parents cried. They dropped the shells they were holding. TheContinue reading “Finding Dory”
Coronavirus is Coming!
Me: time to put away your toys. T: but I have so much work to do!Me: well, finish your work tomorrow.T: no I can’t. My work office is closed tomorrow.Me: why? T: because the coronavirus is coming! And my boss will be angry if I don’t finish my work! #toddler #momlife #covid-19 #coronavirus #kidtalk #preschoolContinue reading “Coronavirus is Coming!”
Minimal Supervision Kid Activities During Quarantine
It’s been a week since I am stuck at home with my almost 4 year-old only child while trying to work from home. Other than screen time, here are a few activities that require little to no supervision that worked for me. Play-Doh Time My child LOVES Play-Doh! In particular, she enjoys making food itemsContinue reading “Minimal Supervision Kid Activities During Quarantine”
