Gearing up to the year of the Dragon
Preparing to welcome the Lunar New Year It is that time of the year again... straight after Christmas, everyone is back to preparing and welcoming the Lunar New Year. [...]
Happy New Year 2024
It is the start of a brand new year and I would like to wish all of you (and your families) a Happy New Year. When it comes to reflecting [...]
Connections, Culture and Childhood Favourite Dishes
I had previously written about bridging the cultural and generational gaps through childhood dishes and why I am an advocate for introducing your favourite childhood dishes to your friends [...]
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father's Day Wishing all fathers, stepfathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, guardians (e.g. foster parents), and family friends who have been a father figure to any child on a very Happy Father's [...]
Happy Mothers Day 2021
One day before this wonderful special day, I am already receiving wonderful wishes from family and friends, and I am sure there will be many more well wishes arriving tomorrow [...]
Have I Done Enough
This is a question many families like myself who live overseas would be familiar with and will ask themselves frequently: have I done enough? This is especially when it comes [...]
The Taboo subject with your parents and when is a good time to discuss it
I am not sure how  your relationship with your parents may be and whether you are in a position to discuss or converse about anything and everything with them. If [...]
When the international borders are closed and your loved ones need you
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have witnessed a lot of changes worldwide. One of them in particular is the lock down of international boarders in most countries, which means [...]
Happy Chinese New Year 2020 – the year of the rat!
Chinese New Year 25th January 2020 The year of the rat Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. How are you celebrating Chinese New Year this year? As for my [...]
Wishing you a Happy New Year 2020
Just a short message to wish all of you a Happy New Year 2020! I hope you are enjoying your end-of-year break and getting ready to welcome the New Year. [...]
Turn daily chores with your children into connections and bonding opportunities
How to turn daily chores with your children into family connections and bonding opportunities Ideally, parents would love to spend as much time as they possible could with their children; [...]