Habits For Humanity: Books to Nourish Gratitude in Children
Get kids into the habit of reading with these great recommendations.
Content by: Cindy Marie Jenkins
Best Buddies with Zhichao: Harrow Students Learn from Children With Learning Differences
Harrow Beijing students help others and learn a lot in the process.
8 Ways to Give More Meaningful Presents
There are more ways to celebrate the holiday season than just presents.
Turn Boxing Day on its Head: Upcycle All Those Empty Boxes
So it was that with gift boxes, old moving boxes, duct tape, and our friends, we created a little fantasy in our home. There were spots to hide and many crawl spaces where adults could not go, and the kids loved it.
That Present is Poop! Beijing Kids React to Questionable Toys
It all started with sharing photos of silly toys in a WeChat group. But we had to test these poop toys out on their target market.
The Latest Issue of Beijingkids Magazine is Out!
“Giving back” is such a loaded term. We say it all the time, yet the phrase itself assumes that you have more than you need, and then it feels like only something the very rich and privileged can do. But the world holds many ways that people can give back to their communities, and in this holiday issue, we cover the most important topics to Beijing families.
Would You Track Your Kids on an App?
News of Zenly, an app that only works when you allow it to track you all the time, brings up some uncomfortable parental conversations.
Kids + Arts Camps = Empathy
empathy serves an even bigger purpose to “help children to build a sense of security and stronger relationships with other children.” The arts can help, he says, because “Arts are intertwined with feelings, emotions, and creativity, therefore it can induce greater empathy in people, especially children.”
Careful Your Sanya Getaway Isn’t Extended for 14 Days
Murmurings of “is this a good idea?” were heard once schools began to release the knowns and unknowns about traveling outside of Beijing. But this situation shows us how quickly a simple trip can escalate into a quarantine situation should the location or anywhere you travel through become a mid to high-risk area while you’re there.
Calling all Girl Scouts (Leaders): Teach STEM and Make New Friends
“Being a Girl Scout leader has meant ready-made friends and support for me in four of our international moves. I have made life long friends and even went on holiday with some of these women.”