November Issue Hot off the Press!

Get out the sweaters, scarves, boots and….the tissue! It’s officially autumn and, unfortunately, flu season, but the November issue of beijingkids answers your H1N1 questions. Doctors from Beijing United and SOS give tips on how to avoid catching the virus and what to expect if you do. If you’ve ever wondered about alternative medicine, check out Melissa Rodriguez’s comparison of traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine with Western medicine – and get tips for easing the symptoms of the common cold. 

Looking for the right healthcare in Beijing can be tricky but Kaatje Schreurs Harrison gives the lowdown on what to expect from local and foreign hospitals (and where to buy children’s medicine). Donna Scaramastra Gorman investigates the options for children with learning disabilities. Elsewhere in the issue, an expat mom in Beijing shares her story and advice on adopting from China. 

Have a free afternoon? Use our easy itinerary for a family outing around Gongti – visit the aquarium, jump into a ball pit, eat hotdogs and go bowling. Stay warm with our top five hearty soups, stay slender with a healthy recipe for an autumn salad, and read our monthly suggestions for family restaurants and date spots.