Like many others in this new reality, with multi-generational family in 4 countries, we keep in contact through semi-regular Zoom meetings. Because we are a big group, casual catch ups…
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Most of us associate the word “dumplings” with Chinese wontons or Japanese gyoza. But the Chinese dumpling festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month does not refer…
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It is impossible not to have heard of black lives matter or other social issues of our times. But it seems very possible that many of us find it so…
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Toddlers are not colour blind, are they?
by Poh-Ling February 10, 2018There’s a common belief that babies are colour blind. I’m interested in the age kiddies learn to tell colours apart. A friend told me that her niece at age 3…
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Is your two year old an extrovert? Interested in how things work? Bookish yet tough? Felix, my grandson, was recently with me for a long weekend. He’s 2 years old,…
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Cluck cluck and cockadoodle doo- is chicken on the menu for you?
by Poh-Ling January 28, 201728th January 2017 marks the first day of Chinese New Year. Following the lunar calendar, it doesn’t always fall on the same day on the Gregorian calendar. Also called the…
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Let’s not be tiger grandmas! 3 tips for grandparental views on discipline.
by Poh-Ling November 1, 2016Don’t our grandchildren grow up quickly? They are absolute cherubs now and in the blink of an eye, reach the terrible twos. My grandbaby is going to turn one, and…
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Undoubtedly, we grandparents want to leave this world a better place for our grandchildren though problematic situations bombard us, and we may be suffering from compassion fatigue. News stories about…
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Myopia? Simple measures for protecting our grandchildren’s eyesight
by Poh-Ling August 21, 2016Do you have 20/20 vision? I certainly don’t but can see well enough to enjoy my grandbaby, and very thankful for this. It is not to be taken for granted…
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The Rio Olympic games is starting in a couple of days. While you and I will probably watch the fireworks and the parade on TV, there are grandparents who will…