Monday, December 24, 2018

A Very Special Counsel Christmas 2018-12-24T06:57:44.000Z

So funny! Merry Christmas to all.
via Facebook https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=j2aExkRrebk&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DggC1e4jb6EU%26feature%3Dshare From our Late Show family to yours, we wish you 'A Very Special Counsel Christmas.' Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube F...

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Best Christmas Ever - SNL 2018-12-20T05:02:39.000Z

All parents can relate to this. Absolutely love how chill Matt Damon is! 😂
via Facebook https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=QdmisPMRvbc&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4WvwX18oMR4%26feature%3Dshare A couple (Matt Damon, Cecily Strong) sits down to reflect on a great Christmas with their family as they quietly remember the horror. #MattDamon #MileyCyrus ...

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The Untold Story of Robert Mueller's Time in Combat 2018-12-10T20:29:44.000Z

God bless Robert Mueller and his legal team (who might potentially be "the Avengers" to save America)!
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2Kokqy9 Special Counsel Robert Mueller's job is to make sense of how Russia hacked the 2016 election. But to make sense of Mueller, you have to revisit Vietnam's bloodiest battles.

Friday, November 30, 2018

Why your 3-year-old acts like a ‘threenager’ 2018-11-30T07:16:36.000Z

I am totally smitten with my 3YO! 👩‍👧😍
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2x8YTId “Definition of a threenager: the little human living with you, who according to their birth certificate is 3, but according to their attitude is a teenager.” – Unknown“Shhhhh. Mommy, I busy. Go away.”“No, mommy, you are in timeout.”“Mommy, I do it by myself!”These are all statement...

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

I walked 15,000 steps today and got the Urban Boot badge with Fitbit! 2018-11-27T12:16:27.000Z

Just half a day walking around Tulum.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2KAaAdR Psst...you can track steps, distance traveled, and calories burned with Fitbit Trackers. We can get fit (and even compete) together!

Sunday, November 25, 2018

19 Podcasts Worth More Than an MBA 2018-11-25T03:06:50.000Z

More learning opportunities.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2DIoKbB These business podcasts can hone your business skills without forcing you to spend months in a B-school classroom.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Sylvia L (@Sylvia94777140) | Twitter 2018-11-21T22:31:04.000Z

A keen observer in the Silicon Valley; former corporate attorney in SEA; Fenwickian; polyglot; PR strategist; Googler's spouse; devoted mom of a Choogler.
via Facebook https://twitter.com/Sylvia94777140 The latest Tweets from Sylvia L (@Sylvia94777140). A keen observer in the Silicon Valley; former corporate attorney in SEA; Fenwickian; polyglot; PR strategist; Googler's spouse; devoted mom of a Choogler. Mountain View, CA

Monday, November 19, 2018

There’s a Stress Gap Between Men and Women. Here’s Why It’s Important. 2018-11-18T17:34:28.000Z

Totally agree!
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2BebslB Between domestic duties and emotional labor, research shows, women are more stressed than men are — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s what the data says, and how to take care of yourself.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Chronic Negativity Can Literally Kill You, Science Shows 2018-11-18T07:30:08.000Z


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2qPnT17 Ditching moaners and drama queens won't just make you happier, it'll make you healthier, too.

This Flu Season, Consider Whiskey over Modern Medicine 2018-11-17T18:25:36.000Z

Bookmarking for the flu season...
via Facebook https://ift.tt/21NOoQx Way tastier than DayQuil.

Sunday, November 04, 2018

Fathers Need To Show Mothers Love Through Their Actions November 03, 2018 at 11:07PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2AKYnzP If you don’t show the mother of your children you love her, then what are you showing?

Friday, November 02, 2018

Down by the Bay 5k & Tot Trot November 02, 2018 at 08:36AM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2QdgC6f Down by the Bay 5k & Tot Trot! Nov 12, 2017 Where: Baylands Park, Sunnyvale Fantastic family event! We welcome runners, walkers, and strollers!

Monday, October 29, 2018

Friday, October 26, 2018

Dutch courage—Alcohol improves foreign language skills October 25, 2018 at 09:26PM

I think it is all true. I become even more fluent in any language I speak after a few drinks! 🤣
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2gNMSgz A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool, Maastricht University and King's College London, shows that bilingual speakers' ability to speak a second language is improved after they have consumed a low dose of alcohol.

Monday, October 22, 2018

PSA: Don’t Let Your Kids Dress Up In These Costumes October 21, 2018 at 09:37PM

Wow, this is one of the dumbest articles I have ever read! The author proposes that we should only wear costume of my own race for Halloween. Based on her dumb theory, Abby should not be wearing any white princess costume because she is not white. Wow, really? Abby is mostly "color-blind" when it comes to princesses. She loves almost all of them! They are just kids. Why make it so political?
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2yUmidZ Bottom line: not everything is ours to take.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent October 20, 2018 at 09:54PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2ev4nSt New neuroscience research helps us maintain a work-life balance, handle job stress, increase success and wellbeing, and experience more happiness.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Disney princess Kristen Bell has some real concerns about ‘Snow White’ and consent October 20, 2018 at 12:20AM

Abby fell in love with all her favorite princesses without even watching the movies beforehand. She told me she just likes their fancy dresses. I love dresses too so her princess obsession never really bothers me. In fact, I often take the opportunity guiding her to learn from the good and bad of those princesses. For instance, read lots of books like Belle; love your parents like Mulan; don't fall in love at first sight like Anna; don't take any food from stranger like Snow White; don't wait for Prince Charming to come to your rescue like Aurora; and the list goes on.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2JbDVLe Celebrity moms Kristen Bell and Kiera Knightley are speaking out about their issues with Disney princesses.

A day in the life of an HSBC exec who wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to work out, always eats green, and studies at Stanford in her free time October 19, 2018 at 11:25PM

When I see the brag, I know for sure that this person doesn't have to manage a kiddo. My week-day mornings are usually spent on power struggle over clothes with my daughter; after work evenings are dedicated to another set of power struggles over bath time and bed time. Seriously, does any lady I know in the SF Bay Area live such an "easy" life like this? 🤔
via Facebook https://read.bi/2RYVu55 Melania Edwards is part of HSBC's International Manager Program, which trains senior executives for leading the international bank by putting them in top roles across different businesses around the…

Sunday, October 14, 2018

The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Shapes Your Life October 14, 2018 at 12:03AM


via Facebook https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=oMwaISiPYaQ&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWjOowWxOXCg%26feature%3Dshare The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life, is critical to our development. I...

Friday, October 12, 2018

The New York Times October 11, 2018 at 10:49PM

And the opposite of it? Just keep talking about yourself without listening or giving others a chance to talk.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2A698fL Just keep asking questions, listening to the answers and being as genuine as possible.

Friday, October 05, 2018

Perspective | My wife and I swapped traditional parenting roles. It’s been harder than we expected. October 04, 2018 at 10:15PM

You can't expect a child to prefer you (even as her biological mother) if you haven't invested the time and effort to care for her. Period. This funny stay-at-home dad has a tough job.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2Qu4Sfr Perspective Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events

Perspective | Motherhood gave me an identity crisis. Solving it was simple, but it wasn’t easy. October 04, 2018 at 09:40PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2Nkw7XP I needed to accept my children and my role as mother — our interconnectedness — more deeply. To let it all in, but not at the expense of my own happiness.

Thursday, October 04, 2018

Early Academic Training Produces Long-Term Harm October 03, 2018 at 11:17PM

Just play, Abigail. Play to your heart's content! She comes home with boo-boos and dirt everyday but she is a happy preschooler again. Thanks to these researches that confirm my belief in play-based education.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2P8CEqn Research reveals negative effects of academic preschools and kindergartens.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Toddlers Want to Help and We Should Let Them October 02, 2018 at 10:42PM

Always proud of my little helper. At 3, she is capable of sweeping, wiping, cleaning up, folding undies, breaking eggs, mixing and kneading cookie dough, and sometimes, grooming her mom. 😍
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2NFuCZi If allowed to help, toddlers become great work partners later in childhood.

Monday, October 01, 2018

9 ways parents can help bullied kids learn resilience September 30, 2018 at 09:58AM

Very helpful tips in dealing with bullies. My daughter had her very first experience in her previous preschool before she turned 3! 😔🤦🏻‍♀️
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2OXGXEL Being the victim can be traumatic, but by taking control of the narrative, kids can gain valuable life skills.

Friday, September 21, 2018

'Nothing short of remarkable': Study finds parents' chats with their toddlers pay off 10 years later | CBC News September 20, 2018 at 11:08PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2x8AD5Q Attention exhausted parents: The next time your toddler starts making strange noises or babbling about Paw Patrol, try to strike up a conversation — it could make a big difference later, researchers say.

Monday, September 17, 2018

The Hidden Meaning of Kids' Shapes and Scribbles September 16, 2018 at 11:01PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2OubKsN Your child’s quirky art isn’t just cute—science suggests that even the most bizarre depictions can have deep creative intention.

Friday, September 07, 2018

This Is What It’s Like To Parent Without A Village September 06, 2018 at 08:19PM

So damn true...
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2wNdd6v It means loneliness, and no breaks. It means babysitters and missed days of work.

This Is What It’s Like To Parent Without A Village September 06, 2018 at 08:18PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2wNdd6v It means loneliness, and no breaks. It means babysitters and missed days of work.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

Barack Obama's Eulogy for John McCain September 01, 2018 at 12:46PM

So much grace in commemorating and celebrating political differences. RIP, Senator McCain. We miss you, President Obama.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2NBpelR “What better way to honor John McCain's life of service than, as best we can, follow his example.”

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

The Most Exhausted You Will Ever Be Is Not When You Have Infants and Toddlers. It’s This. August 28, 2018 at 10:39PM

Enjoy this cutest moment of 3 yo Abby while it lasts. The worst is yet to come... 😭
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2HK12uL People told me it would be harder. The been there done that empty nest mothers. They said, “Just wait until they’re older.” Lovely, I would think. They would stop me in grocery stores (they were sh…

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Silicon Valley's reluctant housewives: immigration law bars women from work August 18, 2018 at 10:41PM

I was there and I am grateful to be out of it. Taking one baby step at a time.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/1OBfwt9 When engineer husbands relocate to pursue dream jobs, their H4 visa-holding wives must cope with the resentment and loneliness of losing their own careers

Saturday, August 18, 2018

A ‘Generationally Perpetuated’ Pattern: Daughters Do More Chores August 17, 2018 at 04:07PM

That was my life as the only girl in the family.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2MuOx8T They also earn less allowance, suggesting that the gender inequality in pay begins at home, and early in life. But there are signs the gap is narrowing.

Friday, August 17, 2018

13 Secrets To Surviving Life With A Toddler No One Tells You About August 16, 2018 at 10:55PM

Still living it right now. Item #7 is particularly true. Abby has razor sharp vision when it comes to anything sweet! 😅
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2fDIrYh It’s only a couple years of hell.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Parents Who Are Addicted to Their Cell Phones Affect Their Children’s Development - According to Scientists August 14, 2018 at 07:46PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2nba7UJ Most often, the older generations like to point fingers at the Millenials and younger generations for being attached to their technology, the reality is that parents and older adults aren’t any better! As adults spend more and more time on their phones, tablets, and laptops, what impact is that ha...

Sunday, August 05, 2018

Chores, teamwork and high expectations: The 15 habits that raise responsible kids August 05, 2018 at 12:04AM

One of the best parenting articles of the week.
via Facebook https://trib.al/GZPxQSH Even when it's more work for you, let your child help.

Saturday, August 04, 2018

Mom Mortifies Teenage Son With Awesome Jumbotron Dance August 04, 2018 at 12:10AM

This is really funny! This hot mom is my inspiration 😆
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2MfKrB7 Mom dances at Padres game, embarrasses son.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Angie Ward July 29, 2018 at 10:36PM

I was very good at this once upon a time!
via Facebook https://ift.tt/1QvYNKk So this is what we did before we had #smartphones & #beforeFacebook!

Thursday, July 26, 2018

10 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Get Smarter July 25, 2018 at 10:42PM

Dealing with too many intelligent people in the Silicon Valley everyday... 😅
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2uPVBpK Intelligence is a work in progress

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Masculine Dads Raise Confident Daughters July 23, 2018 at 09:18PM

My dad was quite chauvinistic but he did his best for me so that I could get a decent education. I would never forget that 😭. My daughter will never be treated as more inferior than boys as long as I live.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2zUdgBz My father never let me get away with self-pity. Never allowed me to win an argument with tears.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Kids of Working Moms Grow Into Happy Adults July 22, 2018 at 10:00PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2LzdLlG In earlier research, Kathleen McGinn and colleagues discovered that adult kids of working moms are high achievers at work. Now it turns out they are happy, too.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Pregnant women don't learn about profound brain changes - The Boston Globe July 19, 2018 at 11:25PM

Totally explain how motherhood is a transformational experience for me. I have been telling everyone that it is like a rebirth of LaiTT and I can't no longer go back to my old self. I am glad I am blessed with this opportunity to be Abby's mom. "Women experience a flood of hormones during pregnancy, childbirth, and breast-feeding that primes the brain for dramatic change in regions thought to make up the maternal circuit. Affected brain regions include those that enable a mother to multitask to meet baby’s needs, help her to empathize with her infant’s pain and emotions, and regulate how she responds to positive stimuli (such as baby’s coo) or to perceived threats. In the newborn months, a mother’s interaction with her infant serves as further stimulus to link her brain quite tangibly to her baby’s."
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2uLbE7o So why does prenatal care ignore the topic altogether?

Thursday, July 19, 2018

18 Cool Kids Crafts Ideas | Red Heart July 18, 2018 at 08:55PM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2LvXuOD Crafting is a great way to keep your kids creative all summer long. From basic crafts we have all done for years, to fun modern ideas, we have craft ideas for all ages.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Playfull July 16, 2018 at 09:03PM

Totally spot on! The only method I didn't use with Abby was driving around the neighborhood 😭. Thank God we have passed all that now.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2JgAQc4 What method always put your baby to sleep?

Monday, July 16, 2018

#HowToRaiseAHuman July 15, 2018 at 05:25PM

Awesome resources for parenting.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2KIJccJ What parenting books don't tell you

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Why Didn't Anyone Warn Me About Stay-at-Home Mom Depression? July 02, 2018 at 11:26PM

Very well said... "Gallup doesn’t explain why this was the case, only that it was a very real trend they saw. They suggest that perhaps mothers who feel depressed may find more fulfillment by working. But they also acknowledge that SAHMs might feel more happy and fulfilled if their roles were simply more acknowledge and celebrated." But more often than not, only things undone get noticed and reprimanded.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2m2zzdb It's a real thing and it sucks

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Motherly June 29, 2018 at 10:49PM

So so true... 😭😭
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2NcyD3E The newborn phase is beautiful, but let's be real—it is also hard. Hold fast, mama—before you know it, you and your baby will be in the next phase. 💜 Read more: https://trib.al/mg75jtt

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Goalcast June 16, 2018 at 09:29AM


via Facebook https://ift.tt/2t2R9Df Today is the first day of FIFA's Worldcup, so let's remember the story of one of world's soccer star, Lionel Messi. The boy who was once too small to play football with his cousins is now the winner of five Golden Balls, three European Golden Shoes, and is considered to be one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.

Monday, May 07, 2018

Remedies for the Witching Hour May 07, 2018 at 12:12AM

Accidentally stumbled into this useful article.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2FR3A8w Surefire strategies for preventing evening meltdowns

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Magical Bridge April 21, 2018 at 02:11PM

Mostly in San Francisco and the North Bay.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2F6b9I4 Honored to have Magical Bridge listed as one of Mommy Nearest's COOLEST playground in the Bay Area!

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The New York Times April 11, 2018 at 10:59PM

Perhaps it will help me find myself again after downloading my own Facebook data? 😆
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2JFkV7u Our tech columnist Brian Chen: "When I downloaded a copy of my Facebook data last week, I didn’t expect to see much. My profile is sparse, I rarely post anything on the site, and I seldom click on ads. (I’m what some call a Facebook 'lurker.') But when I opened my file, it was like opening Pandora’s box."

Sunday, April 01, 2018

Quartz March 31, 2018 at 08:07PM

Be true to yourself. Just don't fake liking something you don't care about due to peer pressure or social expectation.
via Facebook https://ift.tt/2GsZZyR Not everyone thought Angela Ahrendts was cut out to lead a team. That's why she learned this invaluable lesson. (Via Inc. Magazine)

Sunday, February 25, 2018

【給十年後的我】中二女生作文感動網民:走出半生,歸來仍是少年 February 24, 2018 at 11:07AM

Very well written. Bookmarked for future Abby.
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2ouZ88Y 「這十年來做過的事,能令你無悔驕傲嗎?」北京中二女學生,日前寫了一封信《願你》,給未來的自己,希望自己「平安無事地度過青春期,但別平安無事地度過青春」……

Friday, February 23, 2018

Mastering the Recruiter Phone Screening (For Adults ONLY) February 22, 2018 at 04:19PM

http://ift.tt/2F1aKe3
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2F1aKe3 When you are on the hunt for your next job or promotion, talking to recruiters over the phone is a necessary process to get an interview. Often times it can be time consuming, frustrating, and at times, hopeless. Learn from our speaker how to master the recruiter phone screen. Find out tips and tric...

Messy Motherhood February 22, 2018 at 01:36PM

Abby is always good and gentle with other people, except for mommy. It is also true that she will always "reward" me with thousand crafts, hugs and kisses after every meltdown. It is OK. In this mostly very unforgiving adult's world, I would rather provide a safe harbor for her to come home and rest... 🤖👩‍👧💐⛈🌈🏡❤️#bizarretotbehavior #myfunnytoddlyvalentine
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2B1DZXX A tiny sweet, grandmotherly type approaches me at the end of one of our religious meetings. “Your daughter is so well behaved—you’re doing such a great job with her!” I smile graciously, hoping my grin is masking my deep-seated confusion. My daughter? My mind flashes to earlier in the day. To the screaming tantrums over (apparently incorrect) lunch choices. To the swatting hits when I don’t give her the makeup brush she’s crying for. To the timeouts—oh, the timeouts!—for “not listening,” followed by wailing “I’m sowwyyyyyyyy!” echoing through our townhouse (though, hopefully not through our shared wall—sorry, neighbors!) while she’s confined to her crib. The woman’s comments make me feel like a fraud. I’m doing such a great job with her? Me? Are you sure?

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Finland's knitting passion is latest Pyeongchang yarn February 19, 2018 at 04:35PM

Love it! Knitting probably helps me through many challenging moments of motherhood :)
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2EBwbyV Yarns, stitches, loops and purls, instead of spins, flips and slides... the Finnish team in Pyeongchang are using the soothing effects of knitting when Olympic pressure becomes too great.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Science Just Discovered Something Amazing About What Childhood Piano Lessons Did to You February 18, 2018 at 05:19PM

"The study found increased thickness in parts of the brain responsible for executive functioning, which includes working memory, attentional control and organizational skills. In short, music actually helped kids become more well-rounded. Not only that, they believe that musical training could serve as a powerful treatment of cognitive disorders like ADHD..." Need it to prove that my previous music training doesn't go to waste!
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2Fcoe4n Practicing scales changed your life.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Doodle Snow Games - Day 8 - Lunar New Year February 16, 2018 at 01:31PM

#GoogleDoodle
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2C2wwNk Day 8 of the Doodle Snow Games! ❄️ #GoogleDoodle

Monday, February 12, 2018

How to Maintain Friendships February 11, 2018 at 08:45PM

Really need these tips. My friends from everywhere are too precious for me!
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2nT0TgL Keeping cherished friendships afloat doesn’t need to be a huge time commitment.

The world’s most nutritious foods February 11, 2018 at 08:40PM


via Facebook http://ift.tt/2BUiSfl The surprising ingredients that you're not eating (yet)

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Flu Prevention | Ask Dr Sears January 27, 2018 at 09:38PM


via Facebook http://ift.tt/2Bx3l0q Despite what advertising may imply, flu prevention is possible. Learn how you can prevent the flu through simple natural methods.

Saturday, January 27, 2018

How to Manage Your Career January 26, 2018 at 10:21AM

Awesome article before I go back to work full-time!
via Facebook http://ift.tt/2DHCYLe You need to pay attention to your career. Here's how.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Little Donny's First Year: The Daily Show January 24, 2018 at 12:56AM

A toddler in the White House?! 🤦🏻‍♀️😆
via Facebook https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=Hr-Lqcr8hoM&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSIcEVSfFdTs%26feature%3Dshare Between his lax approach to work, his short attention span, his diet and his demeanor, Donald Trump ensured his first year as U.S. president was as juvenile ...

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

INFOGRAPHIC: 24 Things Every Parent Needs to Know to Raise Happy, Healthy Kids January 22, 2018 at 08:15PM


via Facebook http://ift.tt/2BlyXpA What are the most important factors when it comes to raising happy kids? Here's what scientists know that you should, too.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

BBC Entertainment News January 15, 2018 at 09:48AM

I used to blast her songs in my little chamber whenever I needed a way out to vent my anger as a teenager. And now, she is gone. Too young to go... 😪
via Facebook http://bbc.in/2FGtXzg The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan has died in London at the age of 46, her publicist says. bbc.in/2rbXzRK