Guest
Iris Chen
Iris Chen is a writer, speaker, and founder of Untigering, a movement dedicated to peaceful parenting, unschooling, and deconstructing authoritarian family dynamics. Raised in a Chinese-American household, she initially followed the high-expectation, control-based parenting model—until she saw its impact on her relationship with her children. Her book, Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent, explores her shift toward trust, respect, and connection in parenting. Through her writing and advocacy, Iris helps families move from control to collaboration, fostering healthier relationships with their children and themselves.