Hanukkah for Beginners
If you know the “Hanukkah O Hanukkah” song, but not much beyond that, here are some beginner recommendations for teaching kids and parents the story of Hanukkah!
Content by: Cindy Marie Jenkins
Get Your Lunar New Year Gear Here – Already!
It isn’t too late to start shopping for the inevitable CNY school concerts.
Live Streaming School Shows: A New Kind of Parent Participation
We’d spent a good bit of time explaining to our kids, especially our youngest, why we couldn’t be there. Our 4-year-old didn’t quite understand what a live stream is, so we told them it’s like we have a private YouTube channel that’s just for the parents of their classmates.
Join us on Saturday at Rumble in the Jumble’s Christmas Vintage Bazaar
You may have a lot of choices this weekend, but why not join your favorite international family magazine at the Christmas Vintage Bazaar?
The DiDi Update of Our Dreams + DiDi Bikes!
No more waiting in the rain to get to work, helplessly checking my app until I decide to brave a crowded subway during rush hour or throw in the towel and work from home. No more wondering what would have been, if I had just stuck with that first 20 minute wait instead of switching between different price points?
We Have Spiders to Thank for Tinsel, and Other Odd International Christmas Stories
Beijing attracts people from all over the world, and with international families come global stories.
Staying in Beijing? Books & Toys for Kids Who Can’t Travel
If we’re staying in Beijing this winter, we better hunker down with some good books that show us the world.
Roblox: Use Parental Controls to Connect Safely With Friends Around the World
With their 7-year-old cousin, more and more I heard that Roblox is a good way to “play together” and even my parents have accounts to play with him. I get nervous about games that involve online chat rooms, but I was assured those can get turned off.
Telling Our Family’s Expat Stories Through Our Trees
We may live a life in transit, but a Christmas tree allows us to recall good times and good friends through its ornaments.
Most Schools Suggest You Stay Put for Winter Break
You knew you shouldn’t travel outside of China, but even if an area isn’t high risk, now, it could cause problems upon your return.