In this solo episode of Raising the Next Gen, we go back to 2011—before I became a mom and was inspired by the Tiger Mom philosophy made famous by Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. As an expectant parent and fellow Asian woman, I resonated deeply with the ideas of Tiger Parenting and thought that this was the path for me.
Now, 14 years later, I realize that becoming a parent unraveled many of those once-strong beliefs. From struggling through sleepless nights to the emotional weight of perfectionism, I had to re-examine everything what I thought I knew. Tiger parenting may have been familiar, but it wasn’t sustainable — for me or my children.
I discovered that I could choose my own path, and implemented a gratitude practice with a healthy dose of self-compassion to free me from letting go of labels like “Tiger Mom.” Tune in hear about this part of my parenting journey, and find tips to help you create a style that works for your unique families — rooted in flexibility, intentionality, and growth.
Whether you're breaking generational cycles or simply questioning your parenting defaults, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to parent the way you were parented. You get to change. You get to grow. You get to choose.
🎧 Tune in and be encouraged to raise resilient, happy, and emotionally healthy kids—without the grind of perfection.
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For more on Sonia's journey from perfectionism to gratitude, read her story in Chapter 18 of the co-authored book Mamas Gotta Grow.
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