Childhood Memories: You Never Really Get Over It
I recently brought back an assortment of books, toys and supplies from the States for…
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My Life in Beijing: Back to School
I may be starting a tad later than your little ones, but it’s back to…
The Do’s and Dont’s of Baby Care
We here at BeijingKids are all about dispensing sound parenting advice. So in the spirit…
My Life in Beijing: Wo lu ma and the Ancient Art of Chinese Hairdressing
In my previous blog I mentioned that I would perform practical yet humiliating tasks…
Have Sex, Save Money
A recent survey conducted by charity organization YouGov found sex to be Britons’ most popular free…
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Monkeys Fishing for the Moon 猴子捞月 hóu zǐ lāo yuè Meaning: In pursuit of…
Pandamonium – Is It The Year Of The Panda?
2008 may be the Year of the Rat, but so far it’s seems more like…
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In China, the saying goes: 乐不思蜀 (lè bù sī Shǔ) “Too joyful to think of…
Local Lingo
In China, the saying goes: 胸有成竹 xiōng yǒu chéng zhú “To acheive bamboo, the bamboo…