Note: This is the third and final part of a 3-part series of Family Trip to Japan: Travel Tips and Guide to Osaka and Kyoto Day 5: Arashiyama 嵐山 and Pontocho 先斗町 After a night in Kyoto, we spent one … [Read more...]
A Lazy Parent’s Guide to Family Camping
Our last camping trip happened about 3 years ago. That’s long. It’s about time to have another one. When my schoolmates suggested to go camping, I gladly accepted the invitation. The trip was … [Read more...]
A song with hidden parenting messages
K started listening to music not long ago but most of the songs he recommended me I can’t appreciate. The opposite is also true. He doesn’t appreciate the songs I like when I was in my teens. It’s … [Read more...]
What pork ball noodle seller taught me about parenting
It’s not an exaggeration if we say J and K grew up with it. Everyone in the family loves his pork ball noodle. We have been patronizing this particular pork noodle stall for a long time. So … [Read more...]
How to teach children contentment even if they suck at life when they grow up
Here is one truth that I feel we should let our kids understand and practice it. This is important so that they will look at life as it is rather than seeing the world through colored glasses. So … [Read more...]