Tag Archives: parenting

In this episode, Dr. Amita explores the research behind what motivates an individual to become a parent. She explores the advantages and […]

The media has brought to our attention the stark differences between French and Chinese parenting styles. While the French having been “Bringing […]

Do your children believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Elf of a Shelf or the Leprechaun? I still remember when I […]

In my “Contemporary Parenting” class at San Jose State University, I always tell my students that it is important for parents to […]

Parenting styles evolve with our times.  Historically, parenting approaches were adult-centered. In ancient Greece and Rome, childhood ended by approximately the age […]

Hybridity is a term that has been synonymous to mixture. The term hybridity has also been used to develop an understanding of […]

The common core standards were created to raise student achievement and to help teachers and parents have a clear understanding of what […]

I recently visited schools in the bay to read-aloud my new book: It’s Time for Holi! From this experience, I became aware […]

It is very challenging to raise bicultural children who are a part of two (or more) cultures. This notion of being between […]