Could Wasian Children Have Unique Advantages for Developing High Intelligence in a Globalized World?
By Linh Hoang, father & co-founder As the father of a Wasian son, I have spent a lot of time thinking about a question that I suspect many multicultural parents quietly ask themselves. What kind of future might our children have because of where they come from? My son Lincoln is Wasian. His mother is Estonian, and I am Vietnamese. He was born into two cultures, two family histories, and two different ancestral worlds. As he grows, he will not simply inherit physical traits fr
Sep 214 min read
My Wasian Baby Is a “Golden Child”: The Story Behind Lincoln’s Birth
by Linh Hoang, father & co-founder When my son Lincoln was born, I knew immediately that he had changed my life forever. Every father probably feels that overwhelming emotion when he first holds his child, but for me, Lincoln represented something even bigger. He was the coming together of two families, two cultures, two ancestral histories, and two very different parts of the world. Lincoln is my Wasian son. His mother is Estonian, and I am Vietnamese. From the beginning, I
Aug 118 min read
Will My Wasian Baby Have Blonde Hair? Lincoln's Hair Color Journey, Genetics, and What Every Mixed Asian Parent Should Know
by Linh Hoang, father & co-founder One of the most searched questions among multicultural parents is, "What color hair will my Wasian baby have?" Closely behind it are questions like, "Can a half Asian baby have blonde hair?" and "Does a baby's hair color change as they grow?" As the father of a Wasian son, I've spent the past eight and a half months watching those questions unfold in real time. My son Lincoln has become my greatest lesson in genetics. His mother is Estonian
Jun 266 min read
