Surviving the Influenza Apocalypse: A Week of Chaos with a Newborn, Toddler, and Tween

Let me paint you a picture. It’s 2 a.m. The baby is cluster feeding (again), latching on my hung-out boobie. My toddler is screaming from a night terror episode (again). My tween is coughing and missing yet another day of school. The house smells faintly of unscooped cat litter. My …

Mind Hacks for Stressed-Out Parents: Psychology Tips That Actually Work

My Parenting and Mental Health Toolkit 🔦 Parenting is already a full-time quest. Throw in mental health challenges like ADHD, bipolar disorder, and the pressure of trying to hold it all together — and it feels like juggling flaming swords while blindfolded. 🎭🔥 So how do I keep my cool, …

We’ve Unlocked a New Player: Welcome to the World, Baby Z!

Hello people — I’ve been MIA this past week and I owe you a cozy update. 💙 I usually love showing up here to chat about parenting, mental health, and all the wild ups and downs in between. But this past week? I was deep in one of the biggest …

Co-Op Parenting: How My Partner and I Manage the Chaos Together

Parenting is easily the most challenging multiplayer game I’ve ever attempted—no pause button ⏯️, constantly changing rules, and difficulty levels that spike without warning. But like any good co-op game, having the right partner can make all the difference between barely surviving and actually thriving. Here’s how we split the …

Game Night Wins: How Family Gaming Strengthens Our Bond

In our home, game day/night is more than just a pastime – it’s our weekly ritual of laughter, teamwork, competition, and connection. While others might gather around for board games or movie night, we reach for our Joy-Cons and power up the Nintendo Switch. From Super Mario Party Jamboree to …

Burnout is Real: How to keep going on low stamina

Science-Backed Hacks for When You’re Running on Empty (or your 4th cup of coffee☕) Let’s get real: burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s your nervous system waving a white flag after months of parenting + work + grad school = the unholy trinity of exhaustion (I still don’t know what makes …

Parenting XP: How Gaming is (almost like) Raising Kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

If there’s one thing gaming has taught me, it’s that leveling up takes time, effort, and a lot of grinding. And if there’s one thing parenting has taught me, it’s… pretty much the same thing, but without the ability to log off. 😅 Back in the day, I was a …

A Day in the My Life as a Parent: Boss Level Edition 🎮

Ever wondered what it’s like to juggle parenting, a full-time job, household chores, and grad school, all while growing a tiny human inside you? Well, buckle up, because this is Boss Level Parenting—where the stakes are high, sleep is low, and snacks are a lifeline. 🌅 Level 1: The Early …

Welcome fellow adventurers!: Parenting, Mental Health, and Leveling Up!

Let me tell you about the moment I realized I needed this space—needed it, in the way lungs need air, in the way a drowning person needs solid ground beneath their feet. I was 18 years old, holding my firstborn in a Malaysian hospital, surrounded by the sterile scent of antiseptic …