While we know the benefits of connecting family members, we also know that this can also be a stress-inducing experience for some.

The question “What does Asian Heritage Month mean to you?” led us to really assess relationships and commitment to our culture. In this article Anika thoughtfully recounts her reaction to the question, what questions it brought up as a result, and how she will move forward as the month approaches. 

April 24-30 marks Global Intergenerational Week, a worldwide campaign that encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. In this article Anika shares a first-person account of what it’s like to be that bridge, why it feels like a natural and obvious place for them to exist, and how the “way we gather” in families matters.