It can be hard to entertain the kids during Shelter-in-Place so I wanted to share my easy cardboard box crafts that kept my kids entertained for half a day. The first is an easy DIY cardboard box car. I generally like to make one car per kid and have them decorate the car with washable…
Category: Parenting
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My Shelter-in-Place Coping Strategies
How is everyone holding up? We are in unprecedented times and I hope that everyone is well. I have to say that I feel very fortunate to be able to shelter-in-place. I am so grateful to everyone out there who is supporting those of us at home: delivery people, post office workers, grocery store employees,…
Designing For Good: $30k grants to Nonprofits!
I’m proud to announce that Aquent, the company that I co-founded in college, is giving away three $10,000 grants to non-profits. This is our way of giving back by helping non-profits and also supporting innovation through design. Designing for Good 2020 Competition Open for Entries! Since 2016, the Designing for Good grant competition has enabled…
Teen Entrepreneur: indigo clothing co. co-founder presents at Entrepreneurship Day
My daughter spoke at her school’s Entrepreneur Day: Senior Ali Lee, co-founder of indigo clothing co., talks about her accidental journey to starting a popular clothing company with her sister. (photo by Ian Dickerman) From The Newtonite written by Maya Demissie November 26, 2019 Local Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Success in the Business World Business owners gave…
Free Resources to Keep Kids Active
With schools closing, sports for kids is also uncertain for the upcoming spring season. But for those who want to plan ahead, here are free resources for coaches courtesy of How To Coach Girls. Pre-Season Logistics Check Off Form Emergency Medical Kit Check Off Form Player Code of Conduct Printable Form Champions Creed Printable Parent…
My father, Dr. Chien Chet Wenjen (闻人乾): His Life
My sister asked me to write up our father’s life history. Because she’s four years younger than me, she knew some of his life milestones, but not all. In writing this up, I realize that I don’t have all the information either. This will be a work in progress as I dig a little deeper….
Covid-19 Corona Virus Primer for Kids
It’s hard to avoid hearing about coronavirus and not start to feel a moment of panic. Kids, especially, might be hearing things about the coronavirus that may or may not be true. I’ve rounded up some resources to share with your kids about the coronavirus and hand washing, our best defense against it. I’ve also…