Just as western society gives cards with little sayings, written words of congratulations, Hmong people tie strings. We call it “Khi Tes”. Tying strings onto the wrist is a tradition of not just Hmong people but other Asian cultures such …
Growing With The Final Days of School
The school year officially ended. Originally the last day should have been June 6th but treachours Wisconsin weather made children miss 5 days. In order for the teachers to fill in their missed lessons, the school district made the time …
Teppanyaki Me
I’ve been obsessed with teppanyaki lately, but only to this one specific restaurant. I haven’t done a restaurant (Anna’s palate) review lately so yes, Teppanyaki Me, Please! According to good old Wikipedia, Teppanyaki is post–World War II style of Japanese …
Hmong Is Who I Am
As much information that there is out in the “internet” world today, I still find myself meeting people who don’t know about the Hmong. Hmong is who I am, my ethnicity. Although I’m no expert, I’m finding more and more …
How to Potty Train Child with Autism
All along while going to appointments and testing Kyson was still in diapers. We didn’t even get the actual diagnosis yet, but he was 3. Yes, 3 and in diapers. How will I ever potty train my child with Autism? …
5 Reasons You’re a Great Mom
Becoming a mom is usually something no one is ever ready for. You bring life into the world whether you’re ready or not. You made a human that will rely on you for the rest of your life. How do …