My Twelve Years in Beijing
Dear China, You’ve been my surrogate home for quite some time now. Twelve years actually.…
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Free Virtual Book Club For Kids Aged 2-5
Remember I said I’ve been worried about my son’s speech development? I consulted Olivia’s Place…
Geographic Separation: The Inevitable Side Effect of a Cross-Cultural Marriage
We married so we could be together. Today, separations are a big part of our…
Keep Cool in the Remaining Beijing heat with Homemade Iced Tea
Autumn might be drawing near, but the Beijing sun is still as hot as ever.…
“Civilized Chaoyang” Cartoon Girl Gets Own Animation Series
You may already be familiar with Luo Baobei. She’s the cartoon girl featured on the…
Schooled: Dish It Out – The British School of Beijing Shunyi and the House of Knowledge present their nutritional agendas
Are schools responsible for instilling healthy eating habits in their students? Unlike schools back home…
Are You Teaching Your Kids To Tell Lies?
We all have our own approach to parenting, shaped by our beliefs, our lifestyles, and…
Talking Frankly with your Kids about … You Know, “It”
Few parenting topics are more fraught than sex education. Many of us do as little…
Rio 2016: All That Glitters…
The Rio Olympics are now over halfway through, and as we predicted, many of the…
Beijing Cafés for Mom and Dad Downtime
It’s a hot summer, no doubt, with an extra touch of humidity. Some days are…