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Beijing Parents Speculate on School Reopening Date
On Feb 24 we asked the question that’s on every parent’s mind. When will schools…
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Blown Away by the Wings of Coronavirus and a Longing to Return Home
This year’s Chinese New Year period had all the promise of unbridled joy for family…
Coronavirus Splits Beijing Family (For Now)
The Coronavirus outbreak hasn’t been easy for any family in Beijing. Some expat families have…
Going Abroad? Prepare for the Beijing Backlash
“I’m just visiting from Beijing. We came to celebrate Chinese New Year with family here”…
Education 2.0: Teachers vs. the Internet
Remember those days when you’d sit around with your friends and debating for hours the…
We All Speak Unconditional Love
Visiting your Chinese in-laws during Chinese New Year can sometimes be a stressful experience. They…
400 Not Out: 4 Years in a Changing Beijing
As I sat down to write this post, I noticed an odd fact: this is…
Keeping In Line with Your In-Laws Over CNY
If you think falling in love is the hardest part, wait until you need to…
How About Just a Little Sip? Beijing Parents’ Views on Underage Drinking
Is it really that big of a deal to let your child have a sip…
Who Are Beijing’s Great Wall Heroes?
Home is where the heart is and for many of us reading this blog, Beijing…