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…
![A warm, illustrated thumbnail showing a family of four—a mother, father, and two young children—walking through a traditional Korean retro street. To the left, there are vintage-style shops labeled "Real Estate Office" (Bokdeokbang) and "Comic Book Shop" (Manhwabang), with old-fashioned transparent snack bags on display. In the background, a grand traditional palace gate stands under a bright blue sky. Text overlays read: "[Seoul Weekend Outing] National Folk Museum of Korea & Samcheong-dong Walk! 7080 Retro Street & Surprise LEGO Exhibition.](https://everijoy.co.kr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gemini_Generated_Image_dupgkrdupgkrdupg-768x768.png)
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…
In Korea, baby photos are not just photos.They are part of a culture. When I had my first child,I didn’t expect to spend so much money on photoshoots. But before I knew it,we were doing maternity photos, newborn shoots,100-day photos,…
If you’re living in Korea with kids,you’ve probably started thinking about what to do during the Children’s Day holiday. I was actually considering theAsan Yi Sun-sin Festival,but the distance and our schedule made it a bit difficult this time. While…
Children’s day gift ideas Children’s Day is coming, and if you’re a parent… you probably feel it already. “What should I get this year?” At first, it sounds fun. But every year, it turns into the same 고민. Because let’s…
Our homeschool routine after starting English kindergarten changed more than I expected. When my two kids started English kindergarten in March,I had a clear plan for our homeschool routine. I thought I knew exactly what to focus on,how much to…
If you’re looking for a spring festival in Korea that goes beyond just sightseeing, the 아산 성웅 이순신 축제 is one of the most rewarding places you can visit—especially with kids. We originally expected a simple cultural event. What we…
ZERO SODAS KIDS “Zero soda should be fine, right?” No sugar, no calories…it feels like a safer option for kids. But when it comes to teeth,that assumption might not be completely true. In our house, this comes up more often…