Golden Cub Club

Mina Han

Korean American parenting, school years, family dynamics

Mina Han writes about family life, school years, and the emotional weather of raising kids between cultures.

Guides by Mina

Grandmother smiling while holding a newborn with the baby's mother nearby
Family Dynamics

How to Set Boundaries With Grandparents

When grandparents want to help and you need space, a framework for respectful, clear conversations that protect both love and autonomy.

Mina Han · 7 min read

Grandmother hugging her young grandson in a sunlit bedroom
Baby & Toddler

When Parents Think You Are Spoiling the Baby

Holding, responding, and feeding on demand when grandparents call it spoiling.

Mina Han · 6 min read

Parent watching a toddler play with wooden blocks on the floor
Baby & Toddler

Gentle Parenting When Your Parents Were Strict

Choosing calm limits and emotional coaching when you were raised with fear, rank, and rules.

Mina Han · 6 min read

Child doing crafts at a small table in a bright playroom
School Years

When Your Child Is the Only Asian Kid in Class

Being the only one is a common experience for Asian American kids. Here is how to support identity, belonging, and everyday confidence at school.

Mina Han · 6 min read

Young child drawing at a chalkboard easel with an adult nearby
School Years

How to Talk to Teachers When You Were Raised Not to Make Trouble

Many Asian American parents were taught to respect authority and stay quiet. Advocating for your child at school can feel uncomfortable and necessary at once.

Mina Han · 6 min read

Adult child gently caring for an elderly parent resting in bed
Grandparents & In-Laws

Filial Piety and Boundaries in a Modern Family

Honoring parents and protecting your own household can feel like opposite commands. Here is how some families hold both without living in permanent guilt.

Mina Han · 6 min read

Younger family member supporting a grandparent during a mobility exercise at home
Grandparents & In-Laws

How to Accept Help Without Handing Over Your Household

Grandparents want to help. You need the help. You also need your routines, rules, and voice at home. Here is how to take support without losing the wheel.

Mina Han · 6 min read