Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger

I’ve always been a pretty independent person. I take initiative to find resources and solutions to problems without much guidance, I’ll sit in a diner or coffee shop by myself and just read, study, or work on stuff. I’ll navigate my way through busy...
What A Difference A Dad Makes

What A Difference A Dad Makes

Growing up, I played a lot of softball. We were at the community field most nights of the week for practice or games. My dad was a firm believer in keeping his kids active in sports to learn teamwork, self-discipline, and to generally “stay out of...

Not Naughty: Parenting the Strong-Willed Child

In my late twenties, I found myself opening and directing a preschool center for our church in their new building in downtown Honolulu. I already had a degree and license as a public school teacher, but soon found out that I needed more training in early childhood...

Mother’s Day Memories

I live 2,611 miles away from my Mom. Across one ocean and at least three major cities. It’s true – I Googled it. I feel the distance more each time a new holiday rolls around because in my family, we were always together on holidays. Every Mother’s...

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