Virginia Duan

After five-and-a-half glorious years of coddling what was to be our last baby, I discovered I was pregnant with our fifth child earlier this year. My friends are delighted because all of us were done having children and the only way to get a baby fix was to make new (and younger) friends. No thanks. They have thanked me for my sacrifice.
If I had to choose between an infant or a toddler, I’d choose an infant every time. They’re incredibly simple creatures. Few situations arise where a diaper ...

iHeartMedia and VICE's podcast series, "Authentic: The Story of Tablo," chronicles Tablo's experiences from the doxxing and mis/disinformation crusade brought on by the online forum Taijinyo. In this episode of The Kpopcast, Dexter Thomas Jr. imparts details on producing the series, how to sensitively tell this story, working wi

For many people, having a baby shower is a normal rite of passage in the course of a pregnancy. It’s a happy time where family and friends can gather to celebrate the upcoming birth with gifts, supplies, food, and other cultural or religious traditions of significance.
While I had a baby shower for my firstborn, I’m currently pregnant with my 5th child and people keep asking me if I’m going to have one for this baby. I always look at them askance (though I know they mean well) and say no.
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Wolftyla has come a long way since making six-second Vine videos at 16 years old. Over the last 10 years, the singer-songwriter has created a distinct sound and built a loyal fanbase of millions across platforms, releasing hit singles like “All Tinted” and “Candy” and collaborating with rapper, producer, and songwriter Jay Park. As a product of two different cultures, Wolftyla’s Black and Korean heritage has influenced the ways in which she expresses her artistic creativity.
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When I found out I was pregnant with my fifth child, my first words were, “Oh my god, NO!” I was alone in the bathroom while my husband was on a conference call, and all I could think of was how my life was ruined.
I texted my brother, asking him not to tell our mother yet because I was debating on whether or not to keep it. He texted back a “wrap it up” meme and I laughed, but inside, I was panicking.
I texted a friend, then multiple friends.
I waited impatiently by the door for my husband’s...

Art gave me the language to say who I am.
Growing up Chinese American and recently accepting my own queerness, I did not often see people who looked like me in the media I consumed, and I was an avid consumer.
However, that does not mean that these characters did not exist. Queer Asian cinema grew in prominence after the 1990s, with major successes from iconic directors like Ang Lee and Wong Kar-wai. Even though Asian representation in cinema, specifically Western cinema, is often interrupted...

As we get ready for the much anticipated long weekend, to light up the barbecue and fireworks celebrating all things red, white, and blue, there couldn’t be a better time for the premiere of “The Terminal List.” The jingoistic Amazon Original Series takes you down a tunnel of American government conspiracy theories. And while the show tries to offer a suspenseful, character-driven mystery-thriller, it gets caught up in a messy storyline of odd ethical conundrums that leaves the audience with ...

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 ...