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Parentville – Land of the Sleep Deprived
Welcome to Parentville. Population: you. Current status? So tired you could cry. In your mind…
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Foreign-Born Players Bring Controversy to China Soccer Successes
Chinese newspapers have been celebrating the national soccer team’s 7-0 thumping of Guam in a…
Take the Annual Ayi Survey
Whether you once called them housekeepers or nannies, a few months in Beijing and we’ve…
Think the Shame Away: Discovering the Art of Mindful Eating
Many (dare I say most) of us are seeking to improve our relationship with food.…
Maximizing the 21st Century Childhood
People everywhere are more the same than they are different. As parents, although our cultural…
The Value of Internships
“You don’t have enough experience”. No fresh graduate wants to hear those dreaded words. Employers…
Autism Services for Children in China: A Therapist Responds
Our recent post about a Beijing mom’s search for the therapy needed by her young…
New Rules Prohibit Bringing Dead Children’s Bodies to School
A new set of guidelines issued by Chinese authorities has highlighted the tragic and sometimes…
Sharing Scales: Is the The Rainbow Fish Really a Positive Story?
As parents, we are always trying to give our children the best, most thoughtful environment…
Student Voice: We All Think Differently
If you’re a parent of a teen, there must be one question that’s always running…