Notes
Notes on parenting, education & culture
What I am learning about raising children, how education shapes them, and the differences I notice between the US and China.
A program built from these ideas
Youth Tech China Trek
I helped create this program with a simple observation: most kids will not become curious about China simply because an adult tells them what happened there 2,000 years ago. They notice humanoid robots, driverless taxis, and smart factories—the things they can experience themselves and will want to show off to their friends afterward. Cultural interest has a much better chance of growing once China feels current and cool to them.
Ages 10–18 + adults · Beijing · Nov & Dec 2026
Explore Tech China Trek →Browse
By category
6 notes
Parenting
5 notes
Six Questions I Teach My Children to Ask
The six questions we use in our family to slow down, understand what is happening, and make a more thoughtful choice.
Last updated August 16, 2026·5 minutes
How I Help My Kids Explain Their Thinking
The questions I use to help my children understand why they believe something—and become comfortable checking, correcting, and changing their minds.
Last updated August 16, 2026·4 minutes
Technology in Our Family Life
What I am really trying to teach through screen-time limits: planning, stopping, and control over your own actions.
Last updated August 16, 2026·4 minutes
Raising Chinese-English Bilingual Children
Why I try to make Chinese part of my children’s identity and daily life, not simply a useful skill they are expected to maintain.
Last updated August 16, 2026·4 minutes
Every Parent Should Take One Developmental Psychology Class
Why learning how children develop changed what I explain to my kids, what I expect them to understand, and when I begin important conversations.
Last updated August 18, 2026·6 minutes
About
1 note