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We’re going to talk about the Hot Chocolate Breathing technique. If you have our interactive parent-child journal "The Story Of Us", you can turn to page 64.Once you’ve learned this technique, try practicing it with your child from time to time.That way, when they really need to calm down, you can gently remind them:“How about we pretend to take out a cup of hot chocolate and try to cool down together?”

Did an hour run, then went to a cha chaan teng for lunch and cake at night

Have you heard of these 3 songs about mom?

I’m unboxing and setting up my stand-up desk for the treadmill. It’s time to put those steps in while getting things done, no more excuses! 

Siu-ding is back to celebrate my birthday! Should we invite her back more often? Let’s vote — yay or nay?

our 5-minute podcast about The Story of Us — our parent-child interactive journal 📔Timestamps:1:12 — The most precious thing about this journal1:53 — How often do I use this journal2:13 — Which topic should we choose?2:26 — Page 86🎧 Full audio episodes: www.cantonese4parents.com👀 Video episodes with English subtitles: Spotify & YouTube🔎 Search “cantonese4parents”

Update about the garage sale and my early bday celebration

We are having a sale now! Guess what the best-selling thing is? I was totally surprised!

In today’s 2-min episode, I’m reviewing a beautifully translated set of two books originally from Korea, designed to support young girls through puberty. One book focuses on understanding the body, while the other explores the emotional and psychological side of growing up. Original Author: 孫京伊 (Sohn Kyeong-i)Translator: 申昊鑫Language: Traditional ChinesePublisher: 三采文化Chinese Title: 《9歲小女生的性教育寶典【全2冊】》Includes:身體篇（The Body）心理篇（The Mind）

What's in my grocery bag this week

My half marathon (no English subtitles)

How was your weekend? Mine was a good busy: Catching up with friends I haven't met for over a year, picking up my race kit, and dealing with a little car problem.

Most bullying happens when peers are around — nearly 90% of the time. But here’s the powerful truth: if a peer steps in to support the person being bullied, the bullying usually stops within 10 seconds.That means the people who see bullying happen have the power to stop it. Staying silent gives more power to the bully. But speaking up or stepping in helps take that power away.If the kids witness bullying, they can say something like:“Stop! You’re hurting them!”Or they can simply go over, stand beside the person being bullied, and walk away together.This can feel really hard to do alone, so try to stick with a friend or two who will support them. Being brave together makes a big difference.

Got new microphone for the podcast

In today’s episode, be talking about 3 simple but powerful games you can play with your kids to build courage

In today’s episode, we’ll use real-life examples and positive parenting phrases to walk through three gentle, practical steps that parents can use to help their children build courage over time:Acknowledge fear — without judgmentSet small, doable goalsCelebrate effort — not just outcomes

In today's episode, we'll talk about how a child speaking up in class, even when they’re afraid of being judged, is actually a powerful act of bravery.

Tired of eating the same old breakfast every day? Me too. That’s why I asked my dietitian friend to help me switch things up. Note: Subtitles are auto-generated and lightly reviewed, less polished than my usual work. Thanks!

A quick video on buzzwords people use to describe older generations online. ***Heads up: This episode may include some rude or inappropriate words. Just a reminder in case you’re listening with your kids.

Self reflection: parenting.Audio version at www.Cantonese4Parents.comNote: Subtitles are auto-generated and lightly reviewed, less polished than my usual work. 🙇🏻‍♀️ Thanks!

There was a post on Threads that blew up.A 15-year-old was talking about his first trip to Japan and used trendy Gen Z buzzwords to make a joke, he was making fun of himself.But a lot of grown-ups didn’t catch the tone.They thought he was seriously trying to act superior just because he went to Japan.Then different people started leaving comments like, “I brought my child to Japan when she was one.” They completely missed the joke and started comparing with each other instead. ((🫣 As a grown-up, I felt secondhand embarrassment.))🗳️ Is comparison deeply rooted in Cantonese culture?

No big events, no perfect routines, no aha moments. Not the kind of day people usually talk about. But even on days like this..when nothing really “happens”, life is still happening. Hope it felt like I was just chatting next to you :)

I worked on the RICE comics the whole day today, and it’s moving at a snail-like pace. Here’s the response from my daughter after watching yesterday’s video.

My feelings towards the video on IG (when the child dress like teenagers /adults)

We had an unwanted visitor yesterday! And our dinner game with the Cheung-lo emotion cards.

my busy grocery shopping morning

Love this movie! Here is my short 1-min review.

A quick hello! I was so focused on working on my book yesterday. Today is a full day for me. What about you?

In today’s episode, I share how we used the flashcards and menu template from the Breakfast Book Kit to review both math and what we learned in our Cantonese class.

I recorded two parts of this podcast. The first part was while I was outside enjoying the beautiful weather. The second part is the audio version of the YouTube video my daughter and I made together for our breakfast book.

Just saying hi on my way to pick up my daughter. Crazy weather here at YYZ — how about you?

We went on a mini getaway over the weekend. Here’s our breakfast.

In this episode, I share the story of my first food allergy reaction. Have you ever had a sudden reaction to food and didn’t know what was happening?*allergen 致敏原 zi3 man5 jyun4

I recently shared my thoughts on iPads and Roblox on Threads and got many reactions from parents.

Today’s workshop didn’t go as planned (frustrating)! But that's life right? So I took a deep breath, reminded myself to focus on what I can control, and chose to enjoy the moment.

2-min podcast: To some, these treats might just be a simple snack, but to me, they carry a powerful message: “Your efforts are seen,” “You are appreciated,” and “You are not alone.” It’s a beautiful reminder that kindness and recognition go a long way.

At 0:40, I talk with my daughter about her thoughts on AI-generated images versus hand-drawn art: does drawing still hold meaning in an AI-driven world?At 1:15, a joke the classic question: “What do you want to do when you grow up?”Beccawww.Cantonese4Parents.com

"You see how smart your cousin is? Why can’t you be like them?” Sound familiar? Our culture puts a huge focus on competition—getting the best grades, landing the best job, being “better” than others. How can we teach our kids to compete in a healthy way without stressing them out?

Today, we’re pulling a question straight from The Story of Us journal (p.108): What’s something you’d love to do but feel too scared to try?We’ve all been there. We wanting to do something but feeling that little (or big) voice of fear holding us back. But wait… what do we do when our kid’s “big dream” is something we really don’t want them to follow through on? In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s actually behind answers like this, how to respond without shutting the conversation down, and how to turn it into a chance to connect (without just saying “because I said so!”).

Today's 2-min episode is about "Curiosity Questions", a parenting tool by Dr. Jane Nelsen. It is based on the idea that when kids feel like they have a choice rather than just following orders, they are more likely to cooperate.www.Cantonese4Parents.com

Moving from reacting with anger and punishment to responding with curiosity, openness, and connection. www.Cantonese4Parents.com

This is the Animal Chess game and its extended play cards. You can get a digital copy of this game board at www.Cantonese4Parents.com. A video tutorial is also available on YouTube.

Welcome to our season 2! In this season, we will focus more on different social-emotional learning games. In this episode: Emotion Cup Overflow 《杯水倒瀉喇》 Please note it is recommended that you play this game outdoor with cautions (and you’ll save yourself a lot of cleaning up). Please note there’s a risk of slipping⚠️⚠️⚠️ 0:24 Materials you need for this game 0:57: scenario cards 2:14 Start of the game 4:01 Level 2 This is a Cantonese video podcast. 🎧Listen to my Podcast or 🎥watch the full episode with English subtitles on Youtube or Apple poscast. ➡️ linktr.ee/cantonese4parents 📔Support my Canto Positive Parenting Projects ➡️https://cantonese4parents.etsy.com 🔗 Comment below and I will send the link to you directly 📥 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] 📥 DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/⁠

🎧A Cantonese video episode: the universal themes of connection and hope ---- ➡️Try this activity with your kids to integrate connection and hope ✨Making a "Hope Jar" together 1️⃣ Discuss Hope: Sit down with the kids and have a conversation about what hope means to them. Share examples of hopeful moments or things they look forward to. 2️⃣Decorate the Jar: Allow the kids to decorate the jar using the supplies provided. Encourage them to get creative and personalize it however they like. 3️⃣Write Hopeful Messages and Place them inside the jar: Invite each child to write down their hopes, dreams, or positive affirmations on the colorful paper. These can be anything from goals they want to achieve to things that make them happy. ---- In this episode: 0:32 Story one: Connection 3:02 Story two: Hope This is a Cantonese video podcast.   🎧Listen to my Podcast or 🎥watch the full episode with English subtitles on Spotfiy or at Youtube:  ➡️ linktr.ee/cantonese4parents 📔Support my Canto Positive Parenting Projects ➡️https://cantonese4parents.etsy.com 

Today, we will tackle the sensitive subject of supporting friends and family through loss, navigating the complexities of cultural norms and expressions of condolence. In this episode: 0:06 Traditional Cantonese expressions 0:47 Empathy and active listening with phrases 2:15 Things you can do to help This is a Cantonese video podcast. You can watch the video with English subtitles on Spotify or https://www.youtube.com/@Cantonese4parents 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] 📥 DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/⁠ 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️ ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/cantonese4parents/⁠ 🗞️Free Bimonthly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.cantonese4parents.com/⁠

Get ready for a heartwarming adventure with this book review episode. It is a book that can take readers on a journey full of feelings and big questions about life and death. With beautiful words and touching stories, the author teaches us about love, loss, and how to keep going even when things get tough. She shows us how even in sad times, there's still so much love and beauty in the world. In this episode: 00:16 Why I picked this book 2:00 first story 3:21 second story 5:10 my thoughts about this book This is a video podcast. You can watch the video with subtitles at https://www.youtube.com/@Cantonese4parents Title: 最後的笑顏：莎喲娜啦，讓我們笑著說再見 Author： 笹原留似子 譯者： 常純敏 出版社：四塊玉文創 出版日期：2015/03/10 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] 📥 DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/⁠ 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️ ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/cantonese4parents/⁠ 🗞️Free Bimonthly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.cantonese4parents.com/⁠

In this video podcast episode, we will talk about practical tips that I used to support my child overcoming her friendship challenges at school. In this episode: - 1:10: How we start the 5-min emotion talk - 1:58 Steps in using the emotion tools when kids have big emotions - 02:57 How to do this deep breathing exercise (for grown-ups) - 03:47 Sample script on how to teach your kids to use this deep breathing tool. This is a video podcast. You can watch the video with subtitles at https://www.youtube.com/@Cantonese4parents 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] 📥 DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/⁠ 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️ ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/cantonese4parents/⁠ 🗞️Free Bimonthly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.cantonese4parents.com/⁠

In this episode: - how i reacted to criticism on social media - what our kids need the most when they are sad This is a video podcast. You can watch the video with subtitles at https://www.youtube.com/@Cantonese4parents 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] or DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/⁠ 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️ ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/cantonese4parents/⁠ 🗞️Free Bimonthly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.cantonese4parents.com/⁠

We went to Winterlude in Ottawa for the long weekend. It was so much fun, yet parenting challenges never ended LOL! My patience was tested by my daughter once again. In this video podcast episode: - “Say what you want to say; fart if you need to” - patience 📧Email your questions and comments to [email protected] or DM me on IG @Cantonese4Parents https://www.instagram.com/cantonese4parents/ 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️ https://www.etsy.com/shop/cantonese4parents/ 🗞️Free Bimonthly Newsletter: https://www.cantonese4parents.com/

In this Cantonese episode, we explore the depths of bravery and resilience through unscripted mother-daughter dialogues. Using journal as a conversation tool, we navigate the complexities of facing fears, embracing personal growth, and discovering inner strength in the little kid's world. (No.. we are not selling the markers.. 😂) 📔Support Canto Positive Parenting Projects➡️https://cantonese4parents.etsy.com