Tag Archives: Family

A Mother: My definition

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Stephanie Park

A mother is not defined by a blood line, adoption papers, or the court document. She is someone with warm heart and strength to take actions when a child is in need. My maternal grandmother raised me, she was around … Continue reading →

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Posted in Child Development | Tagged aviation, Family, Health, home, hugs, human touch, medicine, mental-health, Mother, parenting, Preterm birth, Rachel | Leave a comment

Raising Confident Children

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Stephanie Park

I have written a blog in the past about building confidence and promoting positive behavior in children. In the blog, I’ve bulleted some ideas on how to build confidence. This blog is an extension of those bulleted ideas. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Posted in Character Building & Parenting, Child Development | Tagged building confidence, Child, Child development, confidence, confident child, confident self-esteem, Family, home, motherhood, Parent, teach confidence | 3 Comments

20 Spring Time Activities for Young Children

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stephanie Park

This is my collection of activities for Spring. I always believed Spring is the time for new beginning or a fresh start. It lifts my sprite when I think about fresh showers, rainbows, butterflies, ladybugs, green meadows, duck pond, spring … Continue reading →

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Posted in Arts, Crafts, and Games, Child Development, Cooking With Young Children, DIY Ideas, Good Things | Tagged arts, Egg carton, Family, food coloring, home, indoor fun, kids craft, Pipe cleaner, Shaving cream, spring activity, spring time fun, thigs to do with kids | Leave a comment

A Daddy Blogger’s Protest Against Pinterest : Funny Stuff

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Stephanie Park

Lately, I am enjoying some posts written by daddy bloggers. They seem to deliver some good points with humor. Daddy Blogger: & Squatch makes 3.wordpress.com You Ruin Everything Pinterest! Have a good laugh! Enjoy!

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Posted in Child Development, Good Things | Tagged culture, daddy blogger, entertainment, Family, home, humor, marriage, parenting | 2 Comments

How to Help Your Child During Stressful Times

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Stephanie Park

In the car, on the way to school… Daughter: mommy, what can I do when something or a kid reminds me of the bad times, and makes me get scared all over again? Me: Yes, sometimes that happens to me … Continue reading →

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Posted in Character Building & Parenting, Child Development | Tagged Bully, bully proofing, Child, community, confidence, Family, home, mental-health, motherhood, Parent, parenting, Personality, Personality type, Psychology, school, self esteem, self image, Violence and Abuse, Youth | Leave a comment

How to Build Confidence and Promote Positive Behavior

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Stephanie Park

Growing up as an Asian Girl, I was taught to believe, confidence meant arrogance and disrespect. As a mother, I find myself wanting to encourage confidence. For some time, I was thinking about what I can do to promote positive … Continue reading →

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Posted in Character Building & Parenting, Child Development | Tagged Behavior, Child, Children Youth and Family, confidence, confident child, culture, Developmental psychology, Family, leadership, Optimism, Parent, Psychology, teach confidence | 2 Comments

Did You Know Our Mom has Superpowers?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Stephanie Park

I needed a power nap. I let my daughter take over and play with her little brother. After her several attempts in making her brother behave and failing miserably, she asks her little brother, “Did you know our mom is … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Start Seeing Little Things

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Stephanie Park

Sometimes my battery runs low. I need charging. I adventure to the blog: finding joy by Rachel Marie Martin. She seems to know what to say … she charges my heart. I can BE again. 10 Ways to Start … Continue reading →

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Posted in Good Things | Tagged Building famiily culture, Family, family time, LIFE LESSONS, Parent, parenting, rachel marie, style | Leave a comment

Am I Creating Narcissistic Extensions?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Stephanie Park

Last year, I read a disturbing article on mothering and parenting. It still triggers and stirs me up emotionally. Article: Why Chinese Mothers are Superior. When I read this article for the first time, two thoughts briefly came to my … Continue reading →

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Posted in Character Building & Parenting | Tagged Family, family ties, mama bear, mothes, Narcissism, parenting, Personality, Tiger Mom | 2 Comments

Creative Play with Rocks for Toddlers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Stephanie Park

I gave my son a bag of rocks for Easter. I am not a mean mother! That is what he asked for… seriously! I wanted to show him some fun activities he can do with rocks; besides throwing. Thankfully, … Continue reading →