One day after my workout, I checked my phone and saw two missed calls from my daughter’s kindergarten. If you’re a parent, you probably know that feeling already. When a school or daycare calls unexpectedly, your heart drops for a…
Why Korean Parents Are So Focused on English Education, korean english education If you look into parenting culture in South Korea, one thing becomes obvious very quickly: Korean parents care a lot about English education. Some children attend English kindergarten…
What to Wear for a Korean Mudflat Experience With Kids Before taking my kids to a Korean mudflat experience for the first time, I honestly thought it would feel similar to a beach trip. I imagined the kids digging for…
Many foreigners are surprised when they hear about Korean kindergarten culture, but one thing that often shocks them the most is how many things Korean parents prepare for kindergarten. For Korean parents, it feels completely normal. But when I stop…
Understanding Korea’s “Family Month” Culture If you visit Korea in May, you might notice something interesting very quickly. Flower shops become crowded.Theme parks fill with families.Children carry carnations home from school.Parents suddenly start searching for gifts, restaurant reservations, and family…
How I Plan a 5-Day Long Weekend with Kids (Real-Life Mom Routine, No Travel Needed) Long weekends sound exciting… until you realize you’re responsible for filling five full days with kids. I used to think we had to go somewhere…
Korean parenting culture In Korea, there’s a joke among parents: “If your child needs even one of these, dad has to work 10 more years.” It sounds funny, but there’s a bit of truth behind it. Many Korean parents feel…
How to discipline a 5 year old Earlier this week, I received a message from my child’s preschool. It wasn’t for something positive. There had been an issue with another child, and in the end, my child had made someone…
Preschool behavior issues Recently, I had a chance to sit down for a parent-teacher meeting regarding my child.It wasn’t something I expected, and to be honest, it left me with a lot to think about. As a parent, moments like…
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Seoul with kids Last weekend, the weather was just too good to stay home, so we decided on a spontaneous family outing. We originally thought about going to the Han River, but it was already a bit late in the…