Virginia Duan

A brief history of gun control laws
Common sense gun control laws: What is the current legislation being considered
Why are gun laws so hard to push through
Every time a mass shooting happens we are flooded with opinion pieces about violence, fear for our children, school safety, how to help our children process tragedy, and the requisite articles about U.S. gun control. Except, why is it that 23 years after Columbine, 10 years after Sandy Hook, and 3 weeks since Uvalde, gun regulation still ...

If your kids are anything like mine, they’re probably obsessed with TikTok, the viral social media site where users create and upload short videos onto the app. But TikTok isn’t just harmless fun full of viral life hacks, dance covers, or silly video clips. It is also home to dangerous trends and a lot of sexual content. Likely, you may have questions such as: Is TikTok safe for kids? Should my child be on TikTok? How do I keep them safe? Read on for what you need to know about online safety ...

Many of us are familiar with the term postpartum depression, and sort of vaguely understand what it means. Except, did you know that experts are realizing that depression and mood disorders during pregnancy are far more common than previously thought?
The collective term “perinatal depression” refers to both prenatal depression (depression during pregnancy) and postpartum depression (depression after birth). Read on for what perinatal depression can look like — specifically prenatal depressio...

As parents, we struggle with how to share scary information with our children. We don't want to create anxiety, but we don't want to ignore the facts of life either. If we don't tell them, maybe someone else will. Maybe another child at school. Or a teacher. Or maybe they will catch a glimpse on one of the zillions of screens surrounding them, because smartphones, iPads, laptops, desktops and televisions are everywhere. If you need some ideas on how to talk about tragedy with your children, r...

On Tuesday, at least 19 children and two teachers were killed when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It was the 212th mass shooting and the 27th school shooting of 2022; it was the 144th day of this year.
It’s been 23 years since Columbine, 10 years since Sandy Hook, five days since the last school shooting before Uvalde. It feels like so much time has passed, and yet nothing has changed. I, like millions of other parents, do not know if it’s safe t...

Many times when we celebrate special months like May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, we focus on notable historical figures, food, books, or movies. While that is awesome, we often forget that people of AAPI descent are not just in the past but are also in the present. When put like that, it seems super obvious and redundant, but too often, historically oppressed people are made to seem as if we only exist in the past and are not living and breathing in the world ...

When you’re a new parent, all you’re trying to do is keep your baby happy and healthy. Since babies can’t talk, the only real barometer you have to figure out if they’re happy is if your baby is crying or not. But what happens when your newborn wont stop crying and you can’t do anything to soothe them? If you're finding that your baby's crying is pushing you to the brink, here are some tips for you to keep your cool when your baby can't.

Why babies cry

First off, please know it’s totally norm...

Coming up with options for meal times is annoying even when you’re not living with a picky eater. But if you are, it can be hard not to get stuck with the same three things they’ll eat, while at the same time trying to make sure your kid gets all the vital nutrients. If you're running out of healthy foods to satisfy your child, here are some kid-friendly dinner ideas for picky eaters that even they will love.
How to deal with picky eaters: Why it’s so difficult
Beyond the obvious of it being ...

As a parent, we make decisions regarding the health and care of our children all the time. One choice that is increasingly more controversial is whether or not to circumcise baby boys after birth. Some parents regret it, some parents are adamant about not circumcising their sons, and others are looking for tips on how to care for their babies after circumcision. For those of you still weighing the pros and cons of circumcision, here is what experts and fellow parents have to say on the topic....

After much anticipation, the Apple TV+ drama series “Pachinko” premiered its first three of eight episodes on March 25. Based on the bestselling novel “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee, this high-budget production follows one Korean family through multiple generations, starting from Japanese-occupied Korea in the early 1900s through the late 1980s in the U.S. and Japan.
The story centers around Sunja, a young Korean woman from an impoverished family, and her struggle to fight for a better life in Jap...

One of the best things about the internet is that it can be a beautiful space full of found families, community, support, and that peculiar joy of encountering people who are weird in exactly the same way you are. Of course, people are also the worst thing about the internet.
We all know this, and yet it's always still such a shock when a seemingly benign post blows up (in this case on TikTok) and folks show themselves to be the mean, hypocritical, vile people they can be when a person with a...

Ever feel as if someone reached into your very being, stole a piece of your soul, and blasted it publicly so that anyone and everyone could examine your viscera at their leisure? Well, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” does exactly that.

Premiering March 25, A24’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is the latest movie by filmmaking duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as the Daniels). A maximalist film, it cranks the plot, visuals, and cinematography up by not one but a...

As an Asian American woman and stay-at-home mother, I constantly wish I were something more than I am now. Seeing Michelle Yeoh in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ gives voice to that desire.
I have a confession to make. I'm probably one of a very few Asian Americans who did not care about Crazy Rich Asians. I mean, sure. I watched it. I was glad for its success. It was okay.
But honestly, I felt out of sync with the rest of my East Asian peers who all seemed to be gushing about the leads ...

Ever wonder what goes on in your baby’s brain while they’re sleeping? Are they dreaming of snuggles and milk? Here’s what experts say babies dream.

How to talk about war without causing anxiety
How to explain war, and what to do if your kids are scared
Resources: Books about war, and how your child can feel more in control
When international conflicts such as Russia invading the Ukraine hit the news, not only are you possibly overwhelmed, you might be wondering what to tell the kids. Should you bring it up? If you feel the need to explain war to your children, how should you go about it? If you’re in need of some assistance, here are som...