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…
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.
The world’s waterways are choking on tons of plastic waste that makes its way into the oceans and seas each year. Landfills the world over are full to the brim with single-use bags, straws, and bottles. What can we do to reduce this massive use of plastic? It all starts with no plastic July!
The unfortunate truth is that renting in China as a foreigner is not easy due to cultural, legal, and linguistic differences that can confuse even the most experienced world travelers.
In the long run, I think there will be even bigger changes such as in customers’ habits and perceptions caused by the re-discovery of the preciousness of our health. I believe that this will influence the food choices in the future leading to more health-conscious and mindful consumerism.
Parents and children alike will have to create a new normal for themselves where the uncertainties of living in a foreign country are met with greater preparedness, awareness, and calm.
Get ready, Beijing, because the carnival of capsaicin, the jamboree of jalapeño, the party of peppers, is here to shake you out of your lockdown slumber.
YIYA is back with a bigger, better, more interactive, and fun-filled plan for Beijing’s kids, with a picnic and soccer day lined up for Beijing’s teachers on May 30, and a huge day of fun planned for the upcoming International Children’s Day on May 31.
More questions about learning disabilites are being answered each day due to the tireless work of professionals in the mental health field, who are constantly redefining ‘normal’.
Kids have never been so excited to go back to school. On Apr 27, Beijing…