Adoption Options
I adopted my first daughter from Anhui province (Lydia, now almost 9) in 2001 and…
Browsing: Family
Self-esteem: The (Inverse) Power of Praise
New York Magazine has an interesting article about the problems with over-bolstering your kid’s self…
Putting Down Roots
November holds a special sentimental place in my heart. Elsa and I first arrived in…
Tell Me if This Hurts
Stop. Take a breath. Relax. Everything is going to be fine.” These thoughts interrupted…
Combating the Common Cold
These days, more and more people are seeking alternative treatments to cure their illnesses. There…
Wailing Out Words: Newborns Cries Reflect their Parents’ Spoken Language
Every new parent rejoices (and loses sleep) over the sounds of their newborns crying, but…
Come and Play: Sesame Street Turns 40
My childhood fixation with Sesame Street has extended well into my adult years, especially now…
Doctor’s Orders
My father is a doctor, and in our family, any scrape, cough, rash or other…
Moms Around Town
Guo Yu Hong Where are you from? Anhui province. How old is your daughter? 14…
Say Hello to Beijing’s Smallest
Ethan Shenzhe Auyeung American. Born to Emily and Shan O-Yuan on May 25 at Beijing United…