How Do Tiger Moms Think About Summer Courses?

When I first started Motherly Notes, people started calling me “THE” Tiger Mom. I laughed. I was the youngest of three girls—the one who woke up late, had the messiest room, and got nagged all the time.

Launching Motherly Notes helped me find my soul again. In our wild, joy-filled classrooms, I got to be the carefree person who cracked jokes, danced around, and didn’t always need to be proper.

Let’s Clear One Thing Up About Tiger Moms

Yes, I have high standards. I expect respect and follow-through. But I’m not the traditional mom who nags, yells, and micromanages every move.

Growing up, my summers were full of meaning—but I chose those things. That gave me purpose. That’s what I want for my children, and for yours too.

So… What Is Summer For?

To me, summer is a time to catch up or create. Sometimes you need rest. Sometimes you need a challenge. Sometimes you need to do something completely outside your comfort zone.

Try the hard Chinese class. Try the new sport. Stand in front of a crowd, stutter, sweat, and learn. That’s what summer is for: becoming someone new.

Breaking the “No Pain, No Gain” Myth

Motherly Notes began with one mission: break away from the idea that learning Chinese has to be painful. Kids can laugh, move, and still learn deeply.

Our classes are rooted in research. We create real situations, mix children at different levels, and let them experience language. Some begin two years behind and finish reading more than 500 characters with new confidence.

Our Secret Sauce

We don’t do endless worksheets or soul-crushing one-to-ones. We create group classes because communication and connection matter.

We’re more than a Mandarin program. We build bridges, self-regulation, resilience, and joy. Let’s raise kids who know how to thrive in any language.