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There is no shortage of theories about parenting. As a new mom with countless questions, devouring every book and online resource I could get my hands on, I would often find opposing answers that sounded perfectly reasonable. Sometimes the only way out of the dismaying labyrinth of confusion was to laugh about it, and ultimately follow my own instincts.

In this section I offer you my perspective on parenting with a healthy dose of humor, and the most balanced and thoughtful observations I can provide. With any luck, you’ll come away laughing, and with a little more courage to follow your instincts and your heart.

How bad are bad parents these days? This is a sign…

Posted March 12, 2013 by LIChiong

A sign for bad parents Are parents so lax these days that they actually need a reminder like this to recall that they brought their kids to the store with them? Pathetic!… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Commentary, Humor, parenting

Preschooler’s art auctioned for $20,000

Posted March 12, 2013 by LIChiong

How far are we willing to take it to make our kids feel “special”? There are no limits, apparently. It killed me when I heard that a preschooler’s art was auctioned for $20,000 at a fundraiser for one of the local private schools. This was probably a parent’s attempt to show off while boosting his… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Commentary, parenting

Celebrity haters: Is America really this crass and sexist?

Posted March 4, 2013 by LIChiong

Anne Hathaway most hated actress: Why? Here is a recent headline from CNN: “Why you love to hate Anne Hathaway.” The article states that hating Anne Hathaway has become a national pastime. This is news? Really? How this is passed off as legitimate reporting is beyond me. It’s misogynist and pointless drivel by celebrity haters.… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Celebrities, Commentary, Society

If I were arrested for blogging

Posted February 9, 2013 by LIChiong

Blogging is something I do every day, and I take it for granted that I can say what I need to say and hit “publish” with impunity. I don’t have to worry about the authorities pounding on my door in the dead of night because I said the wrong thing. I don’t have to be… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Bloggers, Causes, Commentary, Society

Spandex and Tex Mex don’t mix: My journey to better health through insane workouts

Posted January 31, 2013 by LIChiong

I haven’t sweated this much since I gave birth. Since I joined a gym, I’ve been working to fulfill my New Year’s resolution the healthy way: through insane workouts, from Zumba to kickboxing to the most insane of all workouts, Cardio Boot Camp. I had to, after eating like this every day over the holidays.… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Commentary, Humor

DOWNTON ABBEY beloved character killed off in Season 3: Why the writers got it wrong

Posted January 29, 2013 by LIChiong

It’s no secret that I’m a “Downton Abbey” fanatic, and rather than buying the DVD series of season three, I’m waiting for the PBS broadcast each week. It’s incredible that I didn’t read anything that might have spoiled Sunday’s episode for me. So fair warning, here’s a major SPOILER ALERT for anyone who is waiting… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Commentary, TV

Helicopter moms: Why I might become one, or Nervous parenting 101

Posted January 17, 2013 by LIChiong

When my daughter was born, I swore I wouldn’t be a helicopter mom. In the popular vernacular, a helicopter mom is one that swoops in at every opportunity to “rescue” her child from some problem or challenging situation. She hovers nervously and panics when the child is out of her sight. Helicopter moms are tempted… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Adventures in Motherhood, Commentary, parenting

Twitter humor: “Eat up, dear, then you can tweet all your friends what you had for breakfast.”

Posted January 11, 2013 by LIChiong

Filed Under: Commentary, Humor, Photography, Society

Golden Globes 2013: Maggie Smith vs. Sofia Vergara — cat fight?

Posted January 10, 2013 by LIChiong

“Downton Abbey” is a feast for the eyes. It’s beautifully filmed, written, and acted. I could talk about it as an important and riveting period piece unabashedly scrutinizing the class system in England, but the real secret of its success is that it’s a guilty pleasure. It’s the story of the Earl of Grantham, his… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Awards Season, Celebrities, Commentary, TV

Remembering the victims of Sandy Hook in pictures

Posted December 19, 2012 by LIChiong

If you would like to help the victims and their families, I came across this great article: How to Help People of Sandy Hook and Newtown, Conn. It contains links to numerous charities helping the families of the victims and the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary. Also, the plan is to Help… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Commentary, Our World, parenting