Canadian and American kids of Asian heritage may grapple with a pressure to succeed that’s tied intimately to the myth of the ‘Model Minority.’ Here we unpack what that myth is, where it came from and how parents and teachers can help counteract its negative effects. In her 2011 book, “The Battle Hymn of the…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 165 of The New Family Podcast where we take a look back at some of the best parenting advice we received this year. Becoming a parent is hard work — after all “it takes a village to raise a child.” And if you’re a new…
How do you get at least a little of your family’s focus off of the consumer elements of the holiday and onto the stuff that matters? Here are some ideas for cutting down on the stressful parts and getting everyone into a giving spirit. “Are you ready for the holidays?” It’s a kind of conversational…
From the outside looking in, we are two moms who shouldn’t be best friends. In fact, we shouldn’t even get along, really — at least that’s what society expects of people in our situation. But we made a decision to break the mold. Here’s the story of how we made two families become one. We…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 164 of The New Family Podcast where we discuss how our current school system fares when it comes to engaging, educating and nurturing our kids. I’m joined today by a woman who has a very personal story to share about her daughter’s journey with the…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 163 of The New Family Podcast where we talk about a more meaningful way to celebrate the holidays. This is a special episode exploring some concrete ideas for simplifying the holiday season. I asked a bunch of different people to tell me what they’ve done…
One family’s dramatic makeover to a sustainable, more meaningful lifestyle in a beautiful part of the world. In four short years I’ve had two babies, launched a business (and am about to launch a second), flipped a house, transitioned our family of four onto a completely plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, became an animal-rights activist and moved…