Interracial Parenting: Korean vs Mexican Discipline & Raising Twins

What happens when you’re raising three young kids—including twins—while balancing two different cultures? In Episode 3 of Seoul To My Salsa, Antonio and Kathleen share the honest reality of parenting a five-year-old daughter and twin toddler boys. The conversation explores the chaos, humor, and emotional challenges that come with raising kids while learning how to guide their development. Kathleen reflects on her upbringing in Korea, including martial arts discipline and intense training environments, while Antonio shares stories from growing up in Alaska, where survival skills and accountability shaped everyday life. Together they discuss how those experiences influence their parenting philosophy today and how they hope to raise resilient, capable children. Key Takeaways 🟪 Parenting twins brings unique challenges and dynamics 🟪 Understanding child psychology helps parents respond better 🟪 Discipline and structure build resilience early in life 🟪 Cultural backgrounds shape how parents approach raising children (01:09) Kids' New Superpowers (02:23) Meet the Family (06:06) How Draining Parenting Is (07:22) Parenting Tips (08:40) The Cousin in Argentina (11:13) Reframing Bad Behavior as Growth (12:01) Having Twins (17:57) Value In Moving Around (19:09) Alaska Vs LA (27:11) Discipline In Taekwondo (33:40) Bootcamp (36:26) Discipline In Alaska (38:59) What About a Bootcamp for our Daughter? (42:30) Disciplining Kids (45:59) Describe Each Kid in Three Words (51:08) Letting Your Sons Go (54:59) What Do You Wish for the Kids? (57:58) Happy Couples Are Hard to Find (01:00:33) Dad's Wishes For Kids 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes of Seoul To My Salsa—real conversations about intercultural marriage, parenting, relationships, and navigating Korean and Mexican culture under one roof.