Parenting
I’m Not Responsible For My Child…
I don’t think I’m responsible for my children. I know that’s a bold statement to put out there. Even irresponsible, perhaps? But hear me out.
September 18, 2023
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Author: Iris Chen
Untigering
Stepping into the Spotlight
As an Asian American woman, I sometimes feel invisible. I’ve been conditioned to stay small, blend in, not make waves. In public or large group
March 29, 2023
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Parenting
The Not-So-Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
The other day, as a P.E. requirement for the charter school that he is enrolled in, KK (my 13yo) had to participate in a physical
February 22, 2023
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Parenting
5 Ways Schoolishness Affects Our Parenting
Many of us in the unschooling world talk about how school conditioning has harmed us and affected our relationship to self and others. When it
January 17, 2023
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Parenting
8 Battles NOT to Pick With Your Child
As I was scrolling through my IG feed the other day, I was surprised to see a post titled “8 Battles to pick with your
November 2, 2022
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Parenting
Instead of Chores, Build A Team Mentality
A few months ago, Jason and I went out for a date night. When we returned home, we noticed how the dishes were done and
October 11, 2022
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Parenting
Intergenerational Healing in “Turning Red”
“Honoring your parents sounds great, but if you take it too far, you might forget to honor yourself.” The animated movie Turning Red is probably
March 16, 2022
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Parenting
How to Foster Sibling Relationships
The other day at dinner, NoNo was complaining that he wasn’t feeling well. “My stomach hurts,” he moaned. My partner and I started peppering him
December 2, 2021
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Parenting
The Gift of Resentment
NoNo and KK made dinner all by themselves the other day: panko chicken, mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus and cauliflower. 😋 It’s was a proud
August 30, 2021
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Unschooling
5 Unschooling Principles to Practice in Any Context
I’m often asked what unschooling or deschooling principles families can practice even if their children attend traditional school. While I don’t want to encourage participation
June 27, 2021
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