What’s a “Normal” Relationship with Food?
Let’s take a look at the healthy aspects of dieting and how our minds relate to our food intake.
Content by: Jack He
Junior Year, 2020: I’ve Never Faced a ‘Back to School’ Like This Before
There’s so much uncertainty in everything we do right now. However, with this uncertainty comes anticipation for adventure. That’s what I’m hoping this school year’s going to be like: adventurous with ups and downs.
Hoop With Your Friends at These Reopened Basketball Courts
As coronavirus concerns subside, public basketball courts are among the many public venues and businesses that are reopening. Here’s a list of some of the best indoor and outdoor public basketball venues in Beijing.
Grandfather’s Tsampa Isn’t for Everyone, but It Means the World to Me
Food can be a powerful way to link ourselves back to our culture and family and the dishes that we love the most usually aren’t the fancy restaurant dishes. They are the ones we grew up with, which are steeped in childhood nostalgia. For me, that one unforgettable dish is tsampa.
Do You Spank Your Children? If So, Why?
The effect of corporal punishment has been found to be associated with more aggression and anxiety, but this correlation was strongest in countries where corporal punishment was the least normative.
Government Condemns Online Education Program for Inappropriate Content
Online learning programs have become increasingly popular since the “suspended class, ongoing learning” (停课不停学 tíngkè bù tíngxué) initiative, but XRS education (学而思), an online tutoring program based in Beijing, has recently got into trouble for displaying “vulgar videos, inciting puppy/early love among other issues”.
Aaachoo! Understanding Childhood Allergies in China
Jul 8 was World Allergy Day! While not something you would usually celebrate, this holiday brings light to allergy diseases and issues facing millions of people across the globe, and is an interesting opportunity to compare how allergies stack up here in China.
Are You Paying Your Ayi Enough? The Results of Our Survey Are In
For many foreigners (and locals, for that matter) the ayi industry is shrouded in mystery. What exactly does an ayi do? How much should you pay her? What are reasonable working hours? We answer these questions and more…
Homeschooling in Beijing: What You Need to Know
Last week, we reported that 8% of surveyed Beijing parents have decided to homeschool their children for the next semester. We dive into the world of homeschooling, so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you and your family.
Public Roads Are Still Largely Off-Limits to Kids, Officials Warn
Just a few weeks into the annual summer holidays, the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau has released a set of reminders about the use of e-bikes, scooters, shared bicycles, and other ‘gliding vehicles’ by children, following three consecutive traffic incidents involving children on scooters.