That first day when I realised my third culture kid was global both in heritage and in mindset was when she was three. My mum and I were talking at the kitchen table, and the subject of China came up in conversation. My firstborn piped up, “Mama, did we fly over China to get to […]
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What parent does not want to share the world with their child? Especially if they’ve grown up or lived in another place on the globe that holds many good times and special memories. Even a quick glance at my name lets you know that my life has been a mixture of world cultures. As a
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It is fitting that Universal Studios set up in Singapore as this island state — one of only three in the world– is as close as you will get to a real life movie set. The island is lush and green, well thought out, and meticulously manicured. It’s a city ready for Action! A former
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These days you can find many books about the parenting strengths of one culture over another. No matter where you are from, many experts would have you believe that someone is always parenting better than you are. But educator and mom Maya Thiagarajan invites us to do away with these either/or, better/worse paradigms so we
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I was so glad when Multicultural Kid Blogs asked me to write about Indonesia. Even better, I am writing about an Indonesian craft! “Yippiiiie…!” said my heart. Crafting is my hobby and I like exploring unique crafts! In this article, I want to introduce you to a very unique Indonesian craft: “Damarkurung” (also known as
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