LIH Olivia’s Place has announced its 2019 autumn semester “Twilight Series” for teachers. The program aims to help kids to reach their full potential through giving teachers the right kind of coaching and guidance. Each session on their series of learning outcome-focused workshops works towards fostering a productive exchange of ideas between professionals in Education.

The ‘Twilight Series’ covers speech and language development, social and emotional challenges, learning difficulties, and support for children with special needs. Each attendant will receive a certificate for his or her participation.

Highlights of the series

• Creating a communication friendly environment in schools
• Say “No” to bullying: creating a friendly environment for our schools
• Normal posture and postural disorders
• ADHD and behavior management techniques
• Emotional regulation for children and adolescents

The five-week program is an exciting and informative opportunity for teaching professionals. Teachers will learn how to support students with speech, language, and communications needs within the classroom. Participants will also be taught the skills needed to deal with bullying in order to combat the long-lasting psychological impairments that can be caused in students who suffer from mental or physical abuse at the hands of their peers in school.

From being aware that students may be wearing inappropriate shoes and backpacks, to monitoring the overuse of technology, and being able to recognize students who may be suffering from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder are all part of the comprehensive series on offer. Learn these and more and fast track your way to a better overall understanding of what it is to be a teacher in the 21^st century. RSVP via WeChat: Yvonne.xu@lih-oliviasplace.com or scan the QR code attached for more information.

Adults. Aug 30 – Dec 13 (once a month). 2 – 4pm. Eliot’s Corner, B203, F/2, Building 8, SK Work No. 18, Jiuxianqiao East Road, Chaoyang District. (1770 224 8323).

Photos: Courtesy of LIH Olivia’s Place

My little one’s first birthday is coming up, and I have been thinking of ways to memorialize the day in a special way. There are baby smash cakes, celebratory jello, and maybe baby’s first refined sugar intake, but what are these moments if not captured and shared? Photos are a great way to forever embrace the most special moments the family share in celebrating the changes and progress of the little and not so little humans in our lives.

To do this, you need more than your smartphone camera to hand. Let a professional take hold of the lens and take home quality and unique images that you can cherish forever. Here are our top five Beijing based family and baby photographers who will help keep your memories alive in the most beautiful of ways.

Dave’s Studio

With a wealth of experience and background in producing photos for various commercial brands, Dave Hanssen is a dab hand at creating some of the most stylistically creative and memorable images of kids and their parents. Back in 2010 as a first-time father Hansen, went about capturing every moment of his newborn son’s life and so his passion for photographing children and families began.

Prices start from RMB 1,000 for a one-hour session, and families can choose from a number of different packages to suit their needs. (WeChat ID: dlhzao, 139 1026 8205)

Nicole Photography

Nicole Ni has been working as a family photographer in Beijing for five years and has been churning out sharply distinctive and organic photos of little ones in her Shunyi studio. There’s little that this fine photographer wouldn’t be able to capture with nuance. Ni produces artistic, vintage, and unscripted stills that will impress any family looking for something a little special. Whether to celebrate a special occasion for your little one or the whole family, or just because, you will walk away with something enchanting.

Prices start at RMB 3,500 for a studio session, or get in touch to discuss your requirements for a tailored service. (WeChat ID: nicolenz, www.nicolephoto.net)

Baxter Studio

Mexican photographer Priss Baxter has over 12 years experience and has collaborated with one of the celebrated big guns of photography, the National Geographic Traveller Magazine. Baxter has experience shooting weddings, journalistic-style photos, architecture, editorials, and more. Baxter offers pregnancy sessions, couple sessions, and of course family and baby sessions. Her work is seamless and classic, and really embodies capturing timeless moments that exude spontaneity and charm.

Prices start at RMB 1,500 for a 30-minute in-home photo shoot. (WeChat ID: prissbaxter, www.baxterstudio.net)

Chiara Ye Photography

Visual artist and commercial photographer Chiara Ye has been working in Beijing for six years and has recently been offering and taking private family commissions and other projects. Ye’s business focuses on tailor-made services that keep the client at the forefront of her approach to each photography session. Ye notes that she tries to understand the client’s needs and build upon those with her team to create bespoke packages for individual needs. Ye will talk through makeup, styling, location, etc., using a process similar to that used in commercial photography.

Prices vary depending on client needs. (WeChat ID: chiarayeph, www.chiaraye.net)

Elizabeth Albrecht Photography

Last, but certainly not least, is children and family portrait photography Elizabeth Albrecht. Whimsical and magical should be the words to best describe the adorable baby portrait photos captured by Albrecht, who has been photographing families and children in since 2012. Using fairytale-like accessories, her outdoor photography sessions with newborns and young babies are particularly impressive. Sweet as honey and cute as pie with a cherry on top, Albrecht’s striking creations will have you swooning for days.

Prices start from RMB 1,000 for family and baby portraits. (WeChat ID: LisaAlbrecht, www.lisaalbrecht.pro)

Photos: courtesy of featured photographers