What Age Should You Send Your Child to Preschool? ECE Experts Engage on Ideas
When should parents start preparing for preschools? Three of Beijing’s ECE experts shed some light on the subject.
Content by: Julie Wolf
Dr Shelly Ochs: A Modern Physician’s Take on TCM
Yesterday we featured a short Biography on Tan Yunxian, China’s first documented female physician. Today we wanted to profile Dr. Shelley Ochs. A modern Physician specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) right here in Beijing.
Building up STEAM
STEAM curriculum is a popular selling point for many preschools. But what is it, why is it important, and how do you know if it’s the real deal or a marketing ploy?
The Women Time (Almost) Forgot: The Doctor
Disparity in women’s health outcomes is nothing new. Social customs during the Ming Dynasty prevented many women from getting care. But Tan Yunxian was determined enough to not only make a difference in the lives of her fellow women but to ensure her contributions were documented for posterity!
How Young is Too Young and How Soon is Too Soon for Camp?
Summer camp can help your child create some of their most cherished memories. But can you send them too young or too quickly after a relocation? A teacher answers parent questions about when to send them to camp and when to keep them home.
Claudia Masüger: There’s no ‘Wine’ing in Business
Claudia Masüger is the spirit and heart behind CHEERS Wine. Her intoxicating mix of hard work, inspiration and community building are what make CHEERS so special. We sat down with this expat entrepreneur to find out her secret to a happy business and a happy life.
Ching Shih 鄭氏: Pirate or Entrepreneur?
In this weeks throwback Thursday we look at another forgotten figure in Chinese history. Ching Shih is one of the most interesting women in history, but she has been banished to it’s footnotes. Why has a character who should have her own movie franchise been relegated to a cameo in The Pirates of the Caribbean?
The Little Things I Wish I’d Known About Beijing Life
There are a few of the things I wish I had known when first moving to China. They would have made a big difference in adjusting to expat life in our city.
Welcome to Confession!
Got a great secret? I know you do and secrets were meant to be shared. Join us as we spill the tea on the strange existence of expat parents and teachers…all anonymously of course!
Mier Tang: Beijing Girl Takin’ Over The World
Mier Tang is a Beijinger with an eye for art, a head for business and a dream of making Chinese animation a universally recognized powerhouse. I sat down with her to find out whats now and next for this modern art form.