These are things we wish we knew before jumping in to buy a house. There are so many things to be aware of so you can lessen any surprises or regrets. Tune in now and share this episode!

008: Kid's Task - Cooking

Jul 20th, 2021 14m 21s

007: Kids' Task at Barnes & Noble

Jul 13th, 2021 12m 57s

This is our adventure to impromptu trip to Barnes & Noble and how we made it into a learning moment. Hear what we did, what happened and our mistakes as we tried to instill lifelong skills for for our kids

BONUS: CAs Great America

Jul 11th, 2021 11m 20s

In this bonus episode, we made a not-so unexpected trip to California's Great America amusement park. Find out what made this trip even more memorable for our kids!

006: Important Tasks for Kids to Succeed

Jul 4th, 2021 19m 14s

One of the best ways to build confidence in our kids is to give them tasks. We'll explain what they are why they are important for our kids to succeed.

005: She's pissed about the kids not doing their chores

Jun 24th, 2021 16m 36s

The lack of initiative and inconsistency is messing up this important part of being a family. How do we get the kids to do their chores? Let us know what you think!

004: Is the Tip Worth It?

Jun 22nd, 2021 20m 57s

We explore our experiences with tipping among Asians and Asian Americans and how this simple act can lead to something better. Let us know what you think!

003: We Had to Drop Certain Things to get Where We Need to Go

Jun 15th, 2021 33m 22s

Part 3 of our origin story: We screwed up more as we tried to get ahead.

002: We Can't Stay Here Forever

Jun 15th, 2021 14m 25s

We struggled when life hits us hard. But it has also found a way to nudge us forward into a new path that we weren't truly ready.

001: We Had it Going On but This Happened

Jun 15th, 2021 17m 57s

We had everything going for us, but life has a messed up tendency to punch us in the face knocking us out. This is part 1 of our origin story.

000: Helllo World! Introduction

Jun 10th, 2021 11m 21s

15: One Way to Save Money While Sheltering in Place

Mar 22nd, 2020 16m 33s

An update to our first real week of sheltering in place and how we are dealing with our kids while teaching online. Also, we share one tip to save money during sheltering in place. Do Listen, subscribe and share our show! Find us on: Facebook

014: Do This At Home Now

Mar 18th, 2020 27m 5s

As many of us are struggling to get some sense of normalcy during sheltering in place, S and I share these tip(s) to get you started. Get your kids on a schedule and get them on a project so that they can continue to grow and learn. Simple e

013: COVID-19 First Thoughts

Mar 17th, 2020 14m 13s

Coming from Northern California, I share what's been happening with us and what we're going to be doing in the next few episodes as we are facing the COVID-19 Pandemic. Listen, subscribe and share! Find us on Facebook Instagram Our favor

012: What Kobe Can Show Us About Parenting

Feb 12th, 2020 24m 5s

The tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, Payton Chester, Sarah Chester, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, John Altobelli, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan hit us hard. Fred, a basketball fan, loved watching Kobe and Sharon, from Lo

011: What Life & Digital Skills Should My Kids Have By Now?

Jan 27th, 2020 46m 58s

Listen in as we break down what life and digital skills your child should have from ages 2-18! Are there some that you already do? Are there some that you did not think of? We sure did! Together, let's set up our kids for success! Download th

010: It's 2030! Our Hopes and Dreams for the Decade

Jan 21st, 2020 37m 13s

Instead of a new year's resolution, let's break down our hopes and dreams for the next decade- 2030! We're doing something different here by "looking back" at the last 10 years. What will our sons be doing? Will they be driving? What will scho

009: 4 Things to Consider When You Move

Dec 27th, 2019 25m

In this episode, we discuss why we moved from San Francisco to the Sacramento area and 4 things you should consider when you move: Jobs, salary Childcare cost Size of home Property taxes We hope this helps you as you consider your next move a

008: Manners

Dec 3rd, 2019 17m 19s

What is good manners and why it's important to instill this trait for our kids to succeed. Listen in and find out how we encourage good manners in our kids lives. Plus, Fred shares a story of one of his homies that lacked it and created an awk

007: Top Gifts for Your Family 2019

Nov 26th, 2019 26m 38s

The holidays are here and it is time to start thinking about cool things to get our kids, nephews, nieces and friends. In this episode, we share our favorite board games and STEM robots that will enhance your family entertainment time while am

006: Float - Run & Hide or Embrace?

Nov 18th, 2019 21m 25s

Today, we share our thoughts on the new Pixar short film, Float by Bobby Rubio. Being Asian Americans, and in this case, Filipino American, it's a big deal to have stories that features characters that look like us, and are facing the same chal

005: How to Teach Your Kid to be Assertive While not Becoming Entitled

Nov 11th, 2019 19m 39s

In this episode, we answer a great question from a good friend of ours. We share out thoughts and strategies on how to teach our kids to be assertive, while not developing a sense of entitlement. This is a great question as it challenges the

004: How to Get Kids to do Chores

Nov 11th, 2019 25m 25s

Fred & Sharon share their experience getting their kids to do chores. You'll hear how frustrating it can be--Sharon get so frustrated, she drops her headphones in this episode! We'll share out tips and and ideas that may work for you. Listen

003: How Much Screen Time is Okay for My Kids?

Nov 7th, 2019 34m 59s

One of the biggest challenges that we parents face is screen time. In this day and age of digital games, social media and technology infused homework, we parents are concerned about all the screen time our kids are getting. In this episode, we

002: Why are we doing this?

Nov 4th, 2019 25m 39s

Why are we doing a new second podcast? We've been podcasting since 2015 and our topic was all about our teaching careers. We enjoyed it very much and were able to meet many people who became guest on that show. Yet, like all good things, it wa