Last 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...
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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 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 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...
Read MoreI'm skeptical this is the "official" translation, but I made this to be a cute, fun, and silly activity. I loved swapping valentines in school. It was always fun seeing what designs kids chose. And, of course I loved receiving those folded cards that had...
Read MoreLike any holiday, Seollal comes with its own customs and traditions. Of course that includes delicious food. 떡굴 (tteog-guk) or Rice cake soup is one of the main dishes served for the New Year. I love the broth, I love the rice cakes, I love...
Read MoreAs an adoptee, I really love learning about all the different customs and traditions in Korean culture. 세배 (se-bae) is the special bowing at New Year to show respect and wish older family members a happy new year. Customarily, the phrase 새해 복 많이 받으세요...
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