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Maximizing the 21st Century Childhood
People everywhere are more the same than they are different. As parents, although our cultural…
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The Value of Internships
“You don’t have enough experience”. No fresh graduate wants to hear those dreaded words. Employers…
Autism Services for Children in China: A Therapist Responds
Our recent post about a Beijing mom’s search for the therapy needed by her young…
New Rules Prohibit Bringing Dead Children’s Bodies to School
A new set of guidelines issued by Chinese authorities has highlighted the tragic and sometimes…
Sharing Scales: Is the The Rainbow Fish Really a Positive Story?
As parents, we are always trying to give our children the best, most thoughtful environment…
Student Voice: We All Think Differently
If you’re a parent of a teen, there must be one question that’s always running…
Game or Shame: Are Video Games Bad for You?
Video games, like many other things in life, can obviously be bad for you. Many…
Help! Raising “Defiant” Teenagers
I wouldn’t describe my teenage years as defiant, but I most definitely had some defiant…
The Rising Trend of Authoritative, Controlling “Toxic Parenting”
Forget oft criticized and debated parenting styles of the past like “tiger” and “helicopter,” the…
The Third Degree: 14 Things Not To Say To A Single Parent
With parenthood comes a whole host of unsolicited advice, comments, and questions. We’ve all been…