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3 Differences Between Family Values in Eastern and Western Cultures
Family is a complex thing. Our concept of family is shaped by many factors such as our cultural background, personalities and experiences. In particular, family values tend to be very different in Eastern and Western cultures. Having my family and close friends across Asia and Australia, diverse dynamics are enriching yet also chaotic in my…
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Where Do You Really Feel At Home?
Home may be a place that you know well. Or a space that resonates with you. Or something that seems elusive. The feeling of being most at home is a multi-layered, complex construct, and it can be hard to explain. As someone who is often caught in between Eastern and Western cultures and has lived…
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6 Reasons To Not Wear Shoes At Home
It’s customary to take your shoes off at home in many parts of the world. For instance, in many Asian households it’s often shoes off at the door. There’s also a no shoes rule when walking around indoors at home. Having grown up in a Chinese household, this is a habit that comes naturally to…
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7 Reasons Why I Don’t Use The Dishwasher In My Chinese Home
All my life I’ve never liked using the dishwasher. Washing the dishes by hand after after a meal by myself or with five others at home is something I do. Most people around me baulk at my refusal to use the dishwasher. They argue you don’t need to spend time washing up with a dishwasher.…
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8 Simple Ways To Feng Shui Your Home
If you want to feel connected to where you live, you might want to cultivate good feng shui at home. Practicing the art of feng shui can help attract positive energy and create a more balanced atmosphere at home. When you feel good vibes at home, chances are you’ll feel better about your life. When…
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What Does Home Mean And Feel Like For A Third Culture Kid?
Home. It sounds like a simple word to define. But it’s a word that has layers and layers of meanings. For many migrants, third culture kids, parachute families, expats, travellers, interracial couples, refugees, asylum seekers, Asian Australians, Asian Americans, African communities, Indian diaporas and really anyone who has moved around or hangs around different cultural…
Mabel Kwong 