Earlier this year, we were asked by our friends at Sassy Mama to share some tips on how to raise multicultural kids.

HOW PANCIT BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH PHILIPPINE CELEBRATIONS

Philippine Independence Day is celebrated every June 12th. It is a national holiday that commemorates the day when Filipinos broke free from three centuries of Spanish rule.

Kodomo no hi is celebrated in Japan during the spring and is a highlight of the season. It is known for the unique traditions and decorations that are associated with the holiday. It's about celebrating children and all the values their parents wish upon them. 

If your kids are like ours, Halloween is one of their favourite holidays. Any excuse for candy, dress up and getting spooked is always a fun time. Why not give your celebrations a Filipino twist this year? Check out our ideas for a fun fusion Filipino twisted Halloween celebration!

These women, who may not have been called entrepreneurs in their time, were the original start-ups whose innate business sense helped them create their own opportunities and forge their own paths.

Langit Lupa is a twist on a running around game where one is considered taya or untouchable if they are in an elevated place…

Not to be confused with the famous noon time show! This fun and easy game is your basic peekaboo. An easy way to introduce the little ones to Filipino humour. Once the older ones get the hang of it, get them to do it back to you! 

Color your own parol!

Download and print the full set from here!

Here are some strategies you can try to help your children connect to their Filipino heritage with the book, Ma Me Mi Mumu! by Jomike Tejido.

Campfire Crates X Filipino Storytime Seattle

Because of our love of books and what they do, we have partnered with Filipino Storytime Seattle to share some ideas about sparking conversation, curiosity and community and extending what your children learns about when reading books about their heritage.

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays in the Chinese Calendar and is celebrated by Chinese communities all over the world.

 Look familiar? Here are 5 tips for raising multicultural kids that are really easy to do... that I’ve personally tried and tested.

But first, let’s cover the basics.

Reading to your multicultural kids is one of the easiest and most effective ways to spark conversation with them. Here are a few of our favorites that feature multicultural images and global perspectives for every age.

I moved to Seattle three years ago after getting married. We decided to settle in Seattle since my husband had been working here for around 15 years and we were fortunate to already be living in a cute little neighborhood located in the northeastern part of the city. We have an active 18-month old daughter, a 10 year old puggle and another little girl on the way, so finding family friendly places and ways to help my children learn more about their Filipino identity has become a priority.

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia is also known as the big durian. Not only is the fruit abundantly found in the city but it is also a good analogy for how it’s like to live here — possibly not for everyone, an acquired taste with a lingering sensation that is uniquely its own. Among its loyal fans, nothing compares to the durian. 

This is me and my little family of three (soon to be four!). We’ve been in Hong Kong for four years.

Hong Kong has long been a favorite haunt for many Filipinos…

If you're a parent in search of resources to keep your kids connected to their Filipino roots then you've come to the right place!

WHO IS THE CREATOR OF SPEAK PINOY?

One of the members of the The Global Filipino Parenting Village started a great thread about Filipino children's songs and I thought it would be good to compile them here with links to samples. I've picked out the ones that felt the most familiar (to me at least) and included a list of the others mentioned by the other members at the end.