[Written with help from Poe. Image credit] To my beautiful daughters, As I sit down to write this, I’m flooded with memories and emotions that weave together the fabric of our family. Reflecting on my own teenage years, I can’t help but chuckle at the rebellious spirit that once drove me to challenge my parents.ContinueContinue reading “A Note of Gratitude to My Teenage Daughters”
Category Archives: Parenting
Parenting Through the Lens of Charlie Munger: 25 Human Tendencies That Help or Hinder How We Raise Our Kids
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit] In Poor Charlie’s Almanack, Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, introduces his “Psychology of Human Misjudgment,” a framework of 25 cognitive biases—or human tendencies—that frequently steer people toward irrational or suboptimal choices. Drawing from psychology, behavioral economics, and his own rich experience, Munger unpacks these mental patterns with clarityContinueContinue reading “Parenting Through the Lens of Charlie Munger: 25 Human Tendencies That Help or Hinder How We Raise Our Kids”
Book club: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
[Written by ChatGPT] Language is one of humanity’s greatest powers—it can deepen our connections or, just as easily, cause harm and resentment. Many of us grew up in households where words were wielded unconsciously, often as weapons rather than bridges. Criticism, yelling, sarcasm, passive-aggressiveness, or even the cold withdrawal of the silent treatment—these forms ofContinueContinue reading “Book club: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg”
Mastering Life’s Game: Capturing the Essentials for Every Decade
Life isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s a game we play, whether we realize it or not. Some people stumble through the levels, reacting to whatever comes their way. Others master the rules, anticipate the moves, and achieve extraordinary results. The difference? Clarity, strategy, and an understanding of what truly matters at every stage.ContinueContinue reading “Mastering Life’s Game: Capturing the Essentials for Every Decade”
Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book
[Image credit] One of my friends recommended an excellent parenting book to me recently called “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Won’t Work and What Will” by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. The book’s core message—challenging traditional discipline, fostering connection over control, and encouraging conscious parenting—resonated deeply with me. I have fully embraced these ideas andContinueContinue reading “Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book”
From “Sugar Makes Your Tummy Hurt” to Understanding Digestive Science: A Lesson in Critical Thinking
[Image credit] As a parent, I find that almost every moment in daily life turns into a teaching opportunity. Yesterday, my daughter mentioned she had a mild tummy ache and confidently claimed it was because she had eaten too much sugar. Curious, I asked her how she knew that. She simply replied, “I’ve just heardContinueContinue reading “From “Sugar Makes Your Tummy Hurt” to Understanding Digestive Science: A Lesson in Critical Thinking”
The Evolving Truth of Parenting: Respect, Exploration, and Connection
[Written with help from ChatGPT] A few days ago, my older daughter was tearing up, reflecting on how her younger sister, who had turned 14, was growing up too fast. The irony was not lost on me—these same sisters who bicker over the smallest things, who claim annoyance with each other over trivial matters, areContinueContinue reading “The Evolving Truth of Parenting: Respect, Exploration, and Connection”
Monday Gratitude: Inner Peace
[Written with help from ChatGPT. Image credit] A few years ago, I stumbled upon a life coach’s classes on parenting quite by chance. Initially, my goal was straightforward: to help my kids thrive in ways I felt I hadn’t yet figured out as a parent. What I didn’t realize at the time was how profoundlyContinueContinue reading “Monday Gratitude: Inner Peace”
It’s All Connected
[Image] I recently finished binge-watching “The Manifest”. There’s a line from the series that has etched itself into my brain: “It’s all connected.” A bit spooky if you dwell on it, and yet, it perfectly describes where I’ve landed with my recent reads and discoveries. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon the bookContinueContinue reading “It’s All Connected”
From Expectation to Hope: A Parenting Perspective
When I was pregnant with our first child, a wise man gave me some unexpected advice: “Don’t have any expectations for your child.” At the time, I was baffled. What? Of course I have expectations! I expected my kids to get an education, become independent, think for themselves, and create a life that’s better thanContinueContinue reading “From Expectation to Hope: A Parenting Perspective”
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