Tag Archives: parenting

Sofia’s 11 Questions

Posted on January 4, 2013 by bookjunkie

Another fun interview I did, answering Sofia’s 11 Questions. You can head on over here to check it out.

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Some Days this World is Hard to Fathom

Posted on July 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

I watched the movie The Dark Knight Rises and felt a chill when the random shooting scene came on. I can’t even begin to imagine how terrifying it must have been for the victims. The horrifying mass murder in a … Continue reading →

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I Would Never Let My Kid Use an iPad & Stories from My Childhood

Posted on March 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s my third post at White as Milk. Would love to hear what you think. I talk a bit about my own childhood too. And even though I am not a parent (so not qualified as such), I express some … Continue reading →

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The Amy Chua Tiger Mum Interview

Posted on March 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

I must admit I am as repulsed by Amy Chua’s methods as Kirsten was. I am totally against fear inspired bullying methods whether at home, at the workplace, or by government. The end does not justify the means. You can … Continue reading →

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Memories of Singapore’s Oldest Shopping Centre

Posted on January 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

If wormholes made time travel possible and a four year old me visited the future Singapore, Plaza Singapura would be one place that would be totally unrecognizable. Plaza Singapura opened way back in 1975. It’s anchor store used to be … Continue reading →

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