As a Chinese-American therapist, I see many second-generation Chinese-American clients and interracial couples who seek support in navigating the Chinese culture and family dynamics. Well, the Lunar New Year is almost here, and I thought I would make a light-hearted and informative post about an aspect of our culture during this important time of the… Read More ›
Setting Social Media Boundaries for your Teenage Daughters
You may find it difficult to set social media boundaries with your young girls. Sometimes, they can be very sensitive to matters of privacy, freedom, and decision-making. Even though you would like to offer them guidance, you think you might intrude on their privacy, so you’re afraid to do so. Now, how would you help… Read More ›
My child sets up a fake social media account, what should I do?
So, you walked into your teen’s room and found out they used a fake account on their devices (finsta, faketok, etc. Take your pick). You oversee them chatting with friends about being cyber stalking their crushes or enemies’ in stealth mode. Teenagers hide things from us from time to time. To some extent, it’s a… Read More ›
Couples fight about housework: How to stop
Hi, Mabel. I am so exhausted from constantly telling my husband to help with housework. Over time, I became so accustomed to shouting and yelling that I realized I had become someone else. I used to be calm, patient, and understanding. I needed help around the house since our baby was born a year and… Read More ›
Fighting about holiday plans due to COVID-19?
Are you fighting about holiday plans? Nowadays, deciding where, how or to whom to celebrate Christmas this year is even more difficult compared to the last decade due to the impending threat of COVID-19. Gathering in large crowds, visitation, and going to public places have been restricted, making the season less special. You might have… Read More ›
How to Choose a Career Based on Your Personality
How do you choose a career? When you’re at a restaurant and have to choose a meal from the menu, how do you decide? Remember, the dish you order now will stay with you for the rest of the night. It’s a pressuring decision, isn’t it? Not to mention the exorbitant cost of dining outside.… Read More ›
Differences Between Self-Care and Selfish?
As women, most of us have a hard time prioritizing ourselves. It’s almost ironic to think that while we want to make the world better for the people around us, we do nothing of the sort for ourselves. Motherhood and femininity are a continuous cycle of service to others with very little return. Sadly, this… Read More ›
Why Gender Equality Is Everyone’s Issue
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a prosperous, peaceful, and sustainable world. We are currently in the midst of complete destruction of the patriarchy that has dominated society for far too long. But there is still a long way to go. As a result of activism, many organizations… Read More ›
Perfect Responses For the Next Time Someone Asks About Relationship Status
People are noisy nowadays and they love to poke their noses into your business. There are a few personal questions that should not be asked out so anyone might hear in a social event. Out of the many most irritating questions, someone can ask is about relationship status such as, “Why are you still single?”… Read More ›
Fun Hacks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important holidays of the year. If you’ve got a lot on your plate and are worried about how to host a dinner minus the stress, don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place. Here are some solutions to help you through the holiday: 1. Fake a Sick We… Read More ›
