Bringing People & Cultures Closer Together
We believe with our hearts that we can bring the world closer together one conversation at a time.

Hi there! I’m Joseph. After barely talking to my parents for over a decade, I spent the last few years rebuilding our relationship.
I co-created Parents Are Human to get to know my mom and dad before it was too late, and to help others do the same.
I started pulling one card a week from the deck, and after a year, we had grown so close that we started working together every day.
My family is living proof that it's possible to rebuild almost any relationship. Now, it’s our life’s work to create the best connection decks to help people deepen their most important relationships.
I hope our cards can help you as much as it has helped us. ♥

Joseph Lam, Co-founder & CEO
Our Community Translators
Parents Are Human is a community-created card game. Each bilingual deck wouldn’t exist without the help of our community translators, who have committed their time and energy to ensure that we fully honor the unique nuances of each language and culture. These humans are the reason families around the world can now start priceless conversations in their mother tongue.
The Parents Are Human Team
Parents Are Human wouldn’t be possible without these incredible humans.

Mama Lam
Customer Love & Fulfillment

Papa Lam
Customer Love & Fulfillment

Alexis Galamay
Brand & Social

Krista Aoki
Brand & Social
Sandy Wan
Wholesale & Partnerships
Ginika Echendu
Customer Happiness & Operations

Stella Kang
Translations & Partnerships

Chrislyn Choo
Brand Integrity & Community
Want to Help Parents Are Human Grow?
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Become a Translator
Help your community play Parents Are Human in your mother tongue! We can't do it without you. Apply below to join our Translation Team. We’ll honor your contribution forever.
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Join Our Team
We need your help! Your time, energy, and resources will be greatly cherished whether you just want to share a few ideas, take on a project, or lead an entire department. Join us!
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We Care About Mother Earth & Future Generations
What we’re doing to protect our one home called Earth.
Durable
Built to last for years, each deck comes in a sturdy two-part box made from 1200 GSM cardboard with a velvety soft matte finish we think you'll fall in love with.
Recyclable
Designed with care for the planet, every part of our packaging and products are recyclable. We partnered with EcoEnclose to reduce shipping waste wherever we can.
Natural
Printed with eco-friendly ink made from soybean oil and organic pigments, each deck features gorgeous Pantone colors that bring every detail to life.

Our Origins
Parents Are Human wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for a special human named Candace Wu. It was her original idea and efforts in the beginning that led this company starting. We are forever grateful for you.
Read How It All Started
My Journey
My name is Joseph Lam (林嘉泉 – lín jiā quán). I’m a second-generation Chinese American and the Co-founder & CEO of Parents Are Human.
I spent the last few years healing a broken relationship I had with my immigrant parents for over a decade and now I’m on a mission to help people from every culture connect deeply with their loved ones.
If you’re curious to learn more about my journey, I spent hundreds of hours documenting the raw and real challenges I went through so you can learn from my mistakes.
Read My 30 Reflections

Thank you for being a part of our story.
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