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Balancing Cultural Values and Emotional Health: A Parenting Reflection cultral heritage Nov 29, 2024

In many Asian families, values like respect, hard work, and the importance of education are deeply rooted. Growing up, my mother and uncles often reminded me that studying hard was the only path to a secure future. This mindset became a core part of my identity and later shaped my parenting...

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This Thanksgiving: Reflect, Connect, and Heal cultral heritage Nov 29, 2024

Family relationships can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging parts of our mental health journey, especially for many of us in the Asian community. With Thanksgiving approaching, this is a time when many of us think about going home—or maybe not going home—and the complex...

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Healing the Past, Building the Future: A Message to Our Generation cultral heritage Nov 28, 2024

Have you ever carried words from your parents that still echo in your mind?

Words that shaped how you see yourself, even years later?

For many of us, these moments leave unseen wounds, impacting our mental health and relationships in ways we might not always recognise.

For many Asian parents,...

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How One Word Changed Everything: A Reflection on Parenting, Words, and Healing cultral heritage Nov 28, 2024

When my daughter was young, she loved to eat. She had such a healthy appetite and pure joy for life. But as a parent, I worried. What if she became overweight? What if others judged her? These fears, rooted in my upbringing and cultural mindset, led me to make a mistake I’ll never forget.


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Cultural Identity: Helping Your Kids Feel Proud of Their Roots cultral heritage Nov 04, 2024

Cultural Identity: Helping Your Kids Feel Proud of Their Roots

In a world that’s increasingly connected yet often challenging for those straddling multiple cultures, helping children embrace and feel proud of their heritage is more important than ever. As parents, we have the unique...

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Why It’s Okay to Ask for Help (and How to Do It) cultral heritage Oct 28, 2024

Why It’s Okay to Ask for Help (and How to Do It)

For years, I wore my independence like a badge of honor, believing that asking for help was a sign of weakness. I felt that as a mum, a professional, and a friend, I had to handle everything on my own to prove my strength. Sound familiar? If...

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Integrating Traditional Values in Modern Parenting: A Holistic Approach cultral heritage Jul 29, 2024

Parents constantly seek the best ways to raise their children in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world. While modern parenting techniques offer valuable insights, traditional values offer a timeless treasure trove of wisdom that can provide a solid foundation for raising well-rounded...

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