Appreciating China’s Invisible Army of Ayis
China’s invisible army of service personnel In our daily life in a small town in…
Content by: Ruth Silbermayr-Song
Age in East Asia: Why My Son is Both Two and Four Years Old in China
Asking about a child’s age: A simple conversation starter in China “What’s your age”, a…
Does Keeping Baby Safe the Chinese Way Work with Two Children?
A baby being held is a safe baby A good Chinese grandma is one who…
I Taught My Son to Love Wearing an Anti-Pollution Mask
The first time my son had to wear an anti-pollution face mask was when my…
How much culture is in food?
Three months ago, my toddler son and I attended a party held by one of…
“A Chinese Child Should Have a Chinese Mother” – Raising Mixed Children in China
“Are you Chinese?” “Are you Chinese?” On a sunny winter day in December, an ayi…
Celebrating The Arrival of Spring, One Chinese Superstition a Time
SPRING festival To me, celebrating the arrival of spring sounds like one of the best…
Buy Me A House: Why I Should have Insisted on a Bride Price
House ownership in a Chinese marriage When my Chinese husband and I got engaged on a…
A Flake of Fresh Air
Snow in Austria’s countryside When I was a child growing up in Austria’s countryside, far…
Why You Should Make Soup This Winter
“Yummy, this is the best Austrian dish I’ve ever had,” my Chinese husband proclaims, complimenting…