Jiwon Yoon, Author at Jiwon Yoon, Ph.D.

Trusting Your Parental Gut: When to Sidestep the Experts (Getting Started – Prelude 3)

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From the moment my child entered the world, the countless hours we’ve spent together have taught me an invaluable lesson: as a parent, you likely understand your child more profoundly than anyone else. In parenting, absorbing expert advice and professional guidance is essential, but equally important is tailoring that advice to your child’s unique needs. Before I put on my hat as a communication and media expert, I want to emphasize that in the realm of young children, you are the unparalleled expert on your own child. Trust your parental instincts more than any external advice.

Learning the Ropes of Parenting: A Journey of Discovery and Growth (Getting Started – Prelude 2)

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Welcome back to my blog, an exploration into the nuanced world of parenting.
Beginning this journey reminds me of my professorial days, when I would prepare and discuss the syllabus at the start of each semester. I remember including details some might consider common knowledge, but in academia, you learn never to assume. Students often won’t peruse the syllabus unless guided to, necessitating an explicit walkthrough on day one.
Now, as I write this blog, I find myself reprising that professorial role, sharing perhaps more than necessary upfront. Yet, I feel it’s essential, just like those first-day syllabus readings. Every detail, every piece of information, has its place and importance.

Better, Happier, Healthier Me – The Gift of Motherhood (Getting Started – Prelude 1)

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I entered motherhood later than most, after 13 years of marriage, and now I’m nurturing a vibrant 5-year-old. My journey to parenthood wasn’t planned; in fact, for years, I actively chose not to have a child. Despite all precautions, life had its own plans and brought me the unexpected gift of motherhood.

The reasons behind my delayed entry into parenthood are complex. A key factor was the fulfilling life my husband and I shared, deeply immersed in our careers and each other. To me, having a child felt synonymous with sacrifice and selflessness – perceptions likely shaped by my cultural upbringing, which often highlights parental sacrifice, and witnessing my parents’ own life-long dedication to family.

Dr. Jiwon Yoon on Korean Parenting, Effective Communication, Digital Literacy, and Cultural Intelligence – For you to raise Resilient, Resourceful, and Adaptable Children

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Trusting Your Parental Gut: When to Sidestep the Experts (Getting Started – Prelude 3)

Learning the Ropes of Parenting: A Journey of Discovery and Growth (Getting Started – Prelude 2)

Better, Happier, Healthier Me – The Gift of Motherhood (Getting Started – Prelude 1)

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