How to Talk to Your Kids About Thanksgiving
Its origins may be cringe-worthy, but you can turn the myth of Thanksgiving into a great lesson in gratitude.
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#Parenting: Parents From Different Cultural Backgrounds Share Their Views of Tech at Home
When do you give a child their first phone? Do you have their passwords or put parental controls on devices? Parents from different cultures share their thoughts.
A Ticking Tech Time Bomb?: Screen Time & Your Child’s Mental Development
Even though kids in Beijing are back on campus, there are many more that are still caught in the distance learning loop, unable to unglue their eyes from their devices. And this techno-vortex has not only sucked kids into it, but has dragged parents in right along with them, as now parental feedback, and even parent-teacher conferences are performed online.
Long Distance Holidays: Making Memories Over Zoom
Need a special way to connect with your family over Zoom this holiday season?
How This Beijing Teen Keeps Herself Safe Online
I post photos of my life and pictures that I take on my camera along the way. I also post updates of my soccer career. I am working to become a college athlete and social media is a great way to attract opportunities in sports.
So You Want to Be a KOL: Keep Your Content Creating Kids Safe
“If children grow up believing their worth is tied to their intelligence, character, and they have a strong support system at home and with healthy friends, I think they can avoid the superficiality of social media while enjoying the benefits of digital citizenship.”
Screen Time Isn’t All Bad: Lessons to be Mined From Mario, Minecraft and More
We use their game time to explore how hard it is to stay persistent and try your best, understanding that your best only gets better the more you practice.
It Can Be Done: A Phone Addict on Airplane Mode
I used to work in social media marketing and often live-tweeted events. I’m the one at every baby shower and birthday party who has their phone out to catch the important moments. I taught executives at all levels and all ages that if there isn’t a photo, it didn’t happen.
The Generous Ghosts of Giving: A Post-Halloween and Pre-Christmas Generosity Lesson
Who are the hungry ghosts and how can they help you parent? A lesson in fostering generosity.
New Arrivals: Say Hello to Beijing’s Smallest
Who needs to smile? These new additions to our Beijing community can help!