A baby self-feeding meat using Baby Led Weaning method

Baby Led Weaning : Our Family’s Journey & Why It Was Worth It

When I first introduced solid food to my kids, I chose the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) method. As a mom from Korea, where most babies typically start with thin rice porridge (미음), this approach felt truly unusual—even a bit shocking to my own mom and my French mother-in-law! But I had a clear goal: I…

Close-up of a surprised owl, representing common culture shocks

From Singapore to Québec: Everyday Culture Shocks That Surprised Me

What really surprised me after living in Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and finally settling in Canada. When you move abroad, you expect some big changes—new language, new seasons, new taxes. But honestly? It’s the small, everyday things that can trip you up. I’m originally from S.Korea, and I’ve lived in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand,…