What would it mean to you if your child could have the opportunity to grow up as a bilingual, globally-minded student who was nurtured in a stimulating environment that offered them a dual diploma upon graduation? And one of...
Let’s face it, shopping for home appliances is never as fun as shopping for new shoes or the latest iPhone. Appliances are a major investment, and it can be intimidating to even think about replacing them. But there comes...
When food connects to memory, there is a sense of warmth that crosses the heart. That time, those days, chatter, loud laughter, the aroma of food, one thought after the other and I am suddenly transported to our home...
I never thought I'd be dealing with anything beyond seasonal allergies with my offspring. Alas, here I am, with a child who is multiple food allergic and more experience with trips to the ER and stays at the ICU...
I have two children who are mixed race. Their father is African-American and I am Southeast Asian. Fortunately for me, my fears are not as heightened as other mothers who have children that are 100% black. My children get...
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As we learned of pods creating and family cohorts forming, we found ourselves left out. Left...
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Today, more than ever, time and money are two things that families need more of. Even though we may be working from home and our kids are in distance learning, being home does not necessarily mean we have more...
A woman comes home from work and begins undressing. Before she knows it, 12 armed police officers break into her house and handcuff her. It happens so fast that she can’t cover herself and she’s completely naked. She remains...
For those of us who have had severe allergic reactions and/or children who have severe allergies, we may find the news surrounding COVID-19 vaccines quite unsettling, especially with reports of anaphylaxis being reported among health care workers who have...
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