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Kids Forever: The light in isolation
As New Zealand look towards Level 2 after keeping COVID-19 at bay, I take a look at my son's pre-school and how precious that time is before
May 7, 20204 min read
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NZ Lockdown Extension and DIY Science
Jacinda Ardern announced we would be extending the NZ lockdown. I've written up a few DIY science experiments you can do with your kids,
Apr 21, 20205 min read
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Zealand Locked Down
First day of New Zealand lockdown, and I write about how I've dealt with my anxiety around an uncertain time.
Mar 24, 20206 min read
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): #StopTheSpread
Coronavirus or COVID-19 was confirmed New Zealand three weeks ago. Breathe, be kind, and keep washing your hands so we can #StoptheSpread
Mar 18, 20203 min read
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2019: Rise of Sleepwalker
2019 has been a year of sleepwalking, sleep talking, and a mattress permanently next to our bed. Here's how I dealt with the lack of sleep.
Jan 22, 20205 min read
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My "Boy with Luv"
My four year old's love for BTS, and why our kids need more role models that look like them.
Sep 8, 20193 min read
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"I'm sorry...Your son is anaphylactic"
“I’m sorry…Your son is anaphylactic.” I paused. Suddenly my whole life flashed before my eyes. Growing up allergic to eggs, dairy, wheat,...
May 14, 20195 min read
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15/03/19
On this day my son turned four. He was going to have a Captain America party with the family that day and was so excited. Oblivious to...
Mar 17, 20195 min read
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Take a load off with St Lukes Shoppers' Creche
So it’s 2019. There’s no kindy because it’s school holidays. I desperately need to do some work but Mr "nearly4" is sucking my...
Jan 23, 20194 min read
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2017 - Year of the Night Terror
My son is eyeballing me, eyes wide and filled with panic and anxiety. He screams “no! no! no!” as if I’m the devil incarnate...
Jan 27, 20185 min read
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You're not like other Asians...
Read my blog on how I developed ethnic identity hangups as a Chinese New Zealander.
Aug 27, 20174 min read
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The lump in my breast was the size of a golf ball
We had found the lump...only three weeks ago...initial tests came back clear. Now.. It had changed. Bigger, irregular. I scanned my GP's...
Sep 18, 20163 min read
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Postnatal depression: had it but didn't know it
Postnatal depression (PND) is much more common than people think, people just need to talk more about it and the importance of mental health
Mar 6, 20164 min read
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This one is for the daddies
I'm going to be honest....it's been tough on our marriage. When you are sleep deprived, you just seem to lose all your patience and...
Nov 2, 20153 min read
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He stopped sleeping through...two months ago
My son slept through the night at twelve weeks and at four months, he stopped. For a while, I was an undercover parent, ashamed to admit...
Sep 17, 20152 min read
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Sorry...there is no rulebook
No-one ever tells you about the challenges you may/may not face as a parent. Here's my take about becoming a first time mother.
May 18, 20153 min read
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Are you ever ready to have a baby?
I don't think you're ever ready for this level of responsibility. We have a baby due any day now. Here's a few thoughts from our journey as
Mar 10, 20154 min read
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