Opinionated content from personal perspectives
The Power That Drama Has on Me
One students’ journey into the magic of theatre.
Browsing: Opinion
Letter to My Future Self
Dear Older Hélène, I am now halfway to 30, and I never, rarely, sometimes, often,…
A Case For Why Children Need Playfighting And Bad Guys
We discuss the need for the latest censorship of kids’ cartoons such as Ultraman.
Would You Change Your Name Or Is It Your Identity?
What’s your name? For third-culture kids living in Beijing, a seemingly straightforward question such as…
Will This Be on the Test? What Testing Really Tells Us About Our Kids
Recent changes to testing rules are an opportunity to reevaluate evaluations.
School’s Back in Session… for You, Moms and Dads!
After the Chinese government banned after-school training classes for kids, flailing centers are searching for a new market to sell to…
Sustainability Sunday: “I Had Designer Suits, Shoes, And So Much Stuff…But I Wondered, Why?”
Joe Harvey from The Bulk House says that you can start your zero-waste journey by being selfish and aiming to make your life better!
Being In China Brings Out The Tiger Parent In Me
When in China, do as the Chinese parents do? Perhaps not…
I Spend 3 Hours Playing Video Games With My Kid On The Weekends
Video gaming might deserve a new place among family-time activities.
Angeli Zhao, 15: “Don’t Treat Us Like Children While Expecting Us To Act as Adults”
Every Monday, we feature a prominent member of our expat community and get to know them a little bit better.