Kimmie Fink
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How I'm Teaching My Kids About Their Asian Heritage When I'm Disconnected From My Own
Having grown up mostly estranged from my Vietnamese family, teaching my own children about their heritage has been a challenge. But giving my kids what I never → Read More
How the Atlanta Shootings Affected Me as a Half-Asian Woman
The news that a gunman had killed six Asian women in Atlanta hit me hard — but beyond my anger, grief, and fear was something else: a feeling of guilt → Read More
I'm Jealous of How Much My Son Loves His Nanny, but I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
It hurts that my son prefers the comfort of his nanny sometimes, but I know the secure attachment benefits his development. → Read More
10 Reasons Why I Refuse To Tell My Kid To Stop Sucking Her Thumb
The fact that our now 3-year-old daughter still sucks her thumb is a point of contention between my husband and me. He's ready to try an intervention, whereas I'd prefer to let it run its course. We need to be on the same page, though, and it's a con… → Read More
12 Stereotypes About 2-Year-Olds That Are Totally True
Everyone will tell you that 3 is worse, but you still have to navigate the terrible (or is it terrific?) twos before you get there. If you ask someone to picture a 2-year-old toddler, they'll likely describe a charming cherub gleefully engaged in pla… → Read More
Pregnant & Craving Chewy Candy? Here's What 15 Fellow Moms Suggest
Skittles. Starburst. Snickers. Everyone has a favorite candy. Because this is America, people — land of the free and home of the refined sugar. For those without dietary restrictions, satisfying a chewy hankering is as close as your nearest grocery s… → Read More
7 Ways Your Baby Is Trying To Say They Feel Safe
In those first weeks of new motherhood, it can feel like you need an interpreter for your newborn. With their limited means of communication, figuring out what message your baby is trying to get across to you can be a challenge. With time, however, y… → Read More
7 Reasons Why I Refuse To Apologize For Carrying My Toddler
The general public has developed the unfortunate habit of inserting itself into a person's parenting decisions. Perfect strangers will tell moms and dads that their child is clearly too big for that stroller, too old for that pacifier, and definitely… → Read More
8 Everyday Activities That *Totally* Count As Exercise When You're Pregnant
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy pregnancy. Well, that's what my husband keeps telling me. He's not wrong, though, and a regular exercise routine can help alleviate pregnancy discomforts, stress, and help prepare your body for childbirth. C… → Read More
9 Things To Say To The Mom Who Feels Like Quitting
"Someday you'll look back and miss this" is just about the worst thing you could say to a struggling mom. A mother who's had enough needs empathy and encouragement, and she feels guilty enough without anyone insinuating that she should appreciate thi… → Read More
The Challenge Of Navigating Pregnancy When Your Loved Ones Struggle With Infertility
The moment I saw those two pink lines on the pregnancy test six months ago, the first thing that crossed my mind was, "How am I going to tell my sister?" My oldest sibling is not only my beloved big sister — she's my best friend. Over the past severa… → Read More
7 Things I Wish I'd Known About Braxton Hicks Contractions, Before I Experienced Them
When you think about the intense strain and the massive load of work required during labor and delivery, is it any wonder that your body needs to prepare? It made sense to me that, as I neared my due date, my would ligaments soften and my cervix woul… → Read More
7 Things Your Toddler Is Trying To Say When They're Having A Complete Meltdown
I'd just picked my daughter up from preschool when my she started to wail from the back seat. She wanted her teacher, a snack, and to wear her winter hat in 80 degree weather. I pulled over when she said she had to pee, but she didn't and was indigna… → Read More
8 Of The Kindest Things You Can Do For A Pregnant Woman In Her First Trimester
In many cases, you won't know if a friend or family member is in the early weeks of pregnancy. Why? Well, a lot of expectant moms choose to wait until 12 weeks to announce their pregnancies. So if a newly-pregnant woman has decided to confide in you,… → Read More
You're Ready For Another Baby If You Notice These 9 Signs
They say that if you wait until you're really ready to have a baby, you'll never have one. But for planners like me, there are definitely moments that are more ideal than others. Figuring out whether or not to try for a baby the first time is a major… → Read More
I Refuse To Lie To My Kid About The Death Of A Pet
In the grand tradition of lying to our children, is the whopper we tell them when a beloved pet has died. Even before I became a mom, I never understood why parents would tell a child that their dog or cat went to live on a farm, ran away, or took a … → Read More
9 Reasons Why I Refuse To Spoon-Feed My Kid
Graduating to spoon-fed is an important milestone in a baby's young life, but it's important to remember that it's a stepping stone, not an endpoint. If you play the "here comes the airplane" game for too long, you could be in for a world of hurt. As… → Read More
I'm Ready To Quit Co-Bathing, But My Kid Isn't
Growing up is all about transitions, and that often means giving something up. As parents, we guide our children through these changes, helping them through relinquishing the bottle, pacifier, or lovey. Fortunately, we don't have to do it on our own.… → Read More
7 Surprising Stats That Show Millennial Moms Are Actually More Traditional Than Their Parents
When you think of millennials, you probably put them into one of two categories: coddled, self-obsessed snowflakes or educated, tech-savvy progressives. Neither description really captures the generation fairly, but that's what millennials are genera… → Read More
Can We All Just Agree That Playing With Toddlers Is The Goddamn Worst?
I love my child. Truly, madly, deeply adore her. She's my sun and stars. She's the funniest, most charming, weirdest, best 2-year-old I know. I enjoy spending time with her reading books, sharing a bowl of popcorn, or talking about our day before bed… → Read More