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.
Browsing: Culture
“That’s Not Bing! It’s Roti!”: When Indian and Chinese Food Unite
Having lived in China since I was one year old, I consider myself very fortunate to have stayed connected to my native Indian food. While living in Beijing, I have not only been able to try the famous and recognizable dishes like samosas and palak paneer but also regional delicacies like rasgullas and dosas.
West Meets East: “Do You Think It’s Important for Children to Travel?”
In our regular magazine piece ‘West Meets East’, we interview two Beijing families from two different cultural backgrounds about the same topic. This month, we talked to the Monte-Wen family from Italy and China and the Yong-Xing family from China about their approach to family travel.
“That’s Not a Youtiao! It’s a Churro!” Culinary Similarities That Connect Us All
I come from a beautiful tropical country, Nicaragua, located in the middle of Central America, a perfect destination for beach lovers, volcanoes, hikers, or anyone who loves to stroll through colonial towns admiring the slow pace life of the locals or the colorful colonial houses. One aspect you can not overlook for sure is having a taste of the Nicaraguan food.
Beihai Park Scavenger Hunt Is the Perfect Weekend Family Activity
When one of our favorite local travel companies Bespoke Beijing announced that their First Ever DIY Beihai Park Scavenger Hunt was up and running, we were over the moon.
Is COVID-19 The Beginning of The End of Chinese Dining Culture?
But ever since COVID-19 dining hasn’t been the same, especially here in China where food culture is all about sharing! Nowadays, whenever I go anywhere in Beijing there’s always a packet of tissues, disinfectant wet wipes, and some type of liquid hand sanitizer. COVID-19 has made us all suspicious of where one another has been and what germs are still lingering on surfaces.
Free Printable Holiday Learning Resources for Beijing Families
We believe that there is room to make learning fun, creative and exciting for kids so that they can reinforce what they’ve learned in ways that don’t even feel like homework. Here are some free, printable learning resources that we love.
Meet the Young Mind Behind Beijing’s Latest Foodie Sensation, Savour
Unsatisfied with what she found on the food media landscape, Lauren Z took things into her own hands and created Savour, a WeChat official account that serves as a weekly digest about food and the stories behind them.
Meet “el Moraito de Pekin” the Man Behind Casa Flamenco
When you think of flamenco, Beijing is probably not the first city that springs to mind. Yet here in Beijing, fans head to Casa Flamenco, to learn the all about the unique art from founder Qiao Liu, who has been teaching there since 2010.
Throwback Thursday: On Chinese Mothers-in-Law, and Raising the White Flag
Since coming to China, I’ve had lots of opportunities for cultural comparisons. Marrying a Chinese man stepped it up a notch, and having just given birth to our daughter in January, I’m witnessing a whole new level of culture clash. Enter the mother-in-law…