Mandarin Mama Chitchat

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Welcome to Mandarin Mama Chitchat! Join Trista and Yaoyao, two Taiwanese moms, as they explore bilingual parenting through intriguing conversations with incredible guests from various fields. This podcast is your go-to for connection, inspiration, and sharing valuable insights. Tune in for a delightful chit-chat and embark on this enriching journey with us! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandarin-together/support

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Serena's Journey: Overcoming Postpartum Depression Through Books and Building Duck Duck Books and empowered mother of colors

Jun 17 2024 56 mins  
Join us on today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chit Chat as we sit down with Serena, a remarkable publisher and author who created Duck Duck Books. Serena's story is nothing short of inspiring. Having immigrated to the United States at the age of 14, she faced the challenge of navigating middle school without knowing a word of English. But it was during the pandemic, after exp

Story time with YaoYao: The Crying Princess 愛哭公主

Jun 12 2024 12 mins  
Welcome to another delightful episode of "Story Time with Yao Yao!" In today's enchanting tale, we will be reading "The Crying Princess" (愛哭公主). Join us as we embark on a journey with an animal character who happens to be a princess but finds herself crying all the time. Her constant tears have a negative impact on her surroundings, ruining her parti

Mandarin Episode: From British Native to True Taiwanese Soul: 李大豐 Robert's Journey

Jun 10 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of our Mandarin Chinese podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Robert 李大豐, a British native who has made Taiwan his home for the past 8 years. Despite being a foreigner, Robert's deep connection and love for Taiwan shines through in our conversation. Robert shares his story of how he discovered a job opportunity in Taiwan and instantly fell in love

Mini Lesson with Trista: Bedtime Routine

Jun 05 2024 8 mins  
Today on Mandarin Mama Chitchat, Trista is here to teach you all about bedtime routines in Mandarin. Join us as we dive into the essential vocabulary and phrases to help you establish a relaxing and effective nighttime routine. Whether you're a parent with young children or simply interested in expanding your Mandarin language skills, this episode is packed with practical tips

Mengsha: A Mom, Scientist, Blogger, Podcaster, and Enthusiast of Chinese Language and Literature - Exploring the Wisdom of "Journey to the West 西遊記”

Jun 03 2024 56 mins  
In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we have an exciting interview with Mengsha, a mother, scientist, podcaster, and language enthusiast. Mengsha's passion for Mandarin language and literacy led her to start a blog and podcast. In her podcast, she and her husband read stories from the book "Journey to the West." Despite immigrating to the United States at

Story time with YaoYao: Mom's 100 Faces 媽媽的100張臉孔

May 29 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, it's story time with YaoYao! YaoYao will be reading "Mom's 100 Faces" (媽媽的100張臉孔), a book originally written in Korea and translated into Mandarin Chinese. YaoYao shares her love for this book, as it resonates with her experience as a mother who wears many different faces and experiences a range of emotions while taking

Resilient Panda: Empowering Kids with Asian American History ft. Essie and Hsin-Fu

May 28 2024 57 mins  
In this bonus episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we are delighted to have Essie and Hsin-Fu, the founders of Resilient Panda, join us. Resilient Panda is an incredible guide to Asian American history, dedicated to promoting Chinese and Asian American knowledge for kids. Designed as a fun, engaging, and educational resource, it serves as a valuable tool for homeschooling parents or

How Do You Raise Kids in 4 Different Languages? Claudia, a Teacher in Singapore, Reveals It All!

May 27 2024 65 mins  
In today's episode of "Mandarin Mama Chitchat," we have the pleasure of interviewing Claudia, a teacher currently residing in Singapore. Originally from Hong Kong, Claudia immigrated to Canada and grew up there. She now teaches at a bilingual school and has two children. What makes Claudia's story unique is that her husband is American Japanese, resulting in their

Mini Lesson with Trista: Outing

May 22 2024 11 mins  
Join Trista in today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat Mini Lesson as she teaches everyone how to say popular outing places in Mandarin. From your kids' favorite spots like the park, zoo, and swimming pool, to other exciting destinations, Trista provides easy-to-follow Mandarin translations. Whether you're planning a family outing or simply expanding your Mandarin voc

Challenging Beauty Standards: Samantha Ong, Founder of Joey Dolls, Empowers Asian Little Girls to Believe that Any Color Can Be Beautiful

May 20 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we have a special interview with Samantha, the founder of Joeydolls. Join us as Samantha shares her personal journey of growing up in Australia as a Malaysian descent and how it affected her perception of beauty and self-worth. Samantha opens up about the lack of representation and the beauty standards she encountered, which made her feel