Exploring the Differences between Chinese and Indian Parents’ Beliefs and Practices
Why do parents act the way they do? Why are Western parents perceived as cuddly pandas while Asian parents are seen as […]
Common Core Standards & Holi
The common core standards were created to raise student achievement and to help teachers and parents have a clear understanding of what […]
How is Culture Passed on from Generation to Generation?
So what is going on with the third-generation? How much of the culture are we passing on to them and are they […]
College Decisions & Cultural Worldviews: Leaving the Family Nest and Learning How to Fly
When it comes to helping your children make decisions in life such as college, parents must think more about how their own […]
Beyond Asian: Looking Beyond Usual & Unusual Stereotypes
I recently visited schools in the bay to read-aloud my new book: It’s Time for Holi! From this experience, I became aware […]
Raising Bicultural Children: Being Indian, Being American
It is very challenging to raise bicultural children. Bicultural children are children who are a part of two (or more) cultures. This […]
“Time-Outs” or “Cool-Offs”?
I recently went to a seminar in Mountain View on Children’s Anger by early childhood specialist Sue Dinwiddie who helps parents understand […]