Is it just me? Didn't 2023 pass in the blink of an eye? I feel like just yesterday I was full of resolve and hopes for Tigerboom. There were calendars, spreadsheets, plans...
Read MoreLast year around 설날, I was entering my third trimester and struggling to keep up energy. So, we didn't do much for the holiday. This year, I feel like I am starting to catch my breath and I really wanted to do more! My son's...
Read MoreCelebrating Seollal with Korean traditions always feels a bit awkward for me. Obviously, I didn't grow up practicing these customs. Everything I teach my son is something I learned about as an adult. And, I often feel I am approaching it as an outsider. I...
Read MoreWork, birthday's, groceries, laundry, and now...
Read MoreLunar New Year is just around the corner (February 2nd!) We are a mixed family and have a few ways we get to celebrate. When it comes to Korean holidays, I sometimes feel a bit like a newbie, apprehensively dipping my toes in the water....
Read MoreThe last few weeks have been a struggle for us due to stormy weather and a bit of good old-fashioned quarantining. It's really essential to get some outside play time to really let Little Guy use up his energy, have fun, and run around. But,...
Read MoreIf you've been following along on Instagram, I've been sharing a bunch of Caregiver Corner phrases related to playing with play dough. Play is one of the best times to incorporate a second (or minority) language. Instead of making the focal point of the activity...
Read MoreKoreans celebrate Children's Day on May 5th. It was created in 1923 by the children's author and advocate 방정환 Bang Jeong Hwan. The day is a reminder to all to cherish, respect, and care for our children. It sounds like fun to celebrate as a...
Read MoreLike many others, when I watched Amanda Gorman deliver her work The Hill We Climb, I was moved. I found the core of her message so important, incredible, and impactful. After learning more about her, I continued to be inspired and impressed. It made me reflect...
Read MoreRecently, it seems like staying home with Little Guy presents a new challenge each day. It felt like as soon as we blew out his two-year-old birthday candles, his emotions and expression of them came in like a whirlwind. I'm definitely a "reader and researcher" and have...
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