September brings the hint of fall, the start of school, and as the ninth month of the year, the beijingkids pregnancy issue. Kaatje Schreurs Harrison, a mother of two, writes about the ins and outs of giving birth in Beijing, Imogen Kandel gets expert advice on how to get bodies back to pre-pregnancy fitness, and our month by month pregnancy calendar outlines where and when to find birthing, nursing and prenatal yoga classes in Beijing. Find stylish and practical maternity clothes – our Goodie Bag section features international brands sold in local shops. Also, get the scoop on where to find prenatal nutrition essentials and what the Chinese traditionally eat to promote a healthy pregnancy.
For those whose pregnancy days are behind them, professionals from Sino Bright and ISB weigh in on the best ways to motivate students in school. Bullying blues? Imogen Kandel gets to the heart of the delicate matter and tells you what you can do to help. Also in this issue, teenagers from three different schools discuss their concerns with the swine flu and students from the British School of Beijing meet an acclaimed violinist.
Brisk autumn weather is the perfect time to explore parks – Ellis Pugh provides an afternoon itinerary for Yuyuantan Park, complete with the Military Museum, a play area for kids, and paddle boats. As the weather begins to get chillier, consult our guide to a fun family night at home: tried-and-true books, movies and games for the whole family to enjoy.
Back to school also means back to packing lunch boxes: Xiyun Yang puts a delicious Chinese twist on the classic sandwich. Also in our dining section, find family-friendly restaurants, eateries with high chairs and the top five places to procure pizza pie.
And as always, hear from our resident columnists, Sarah Cooper and Christopher Lay, find the best family-friendly events around town and search our Directories for anything and everything you’ll need in Beijing.
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