The Taming of the Twos
What causes the terrible twos, and how do you navigate this incredibly important but very difficult developmental phase?
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Early Education Center Scams: What Are the Red Flags?
Too many bad actors are dressing up a poor curriculum and untrained staff, then hooking parents with scare tactics. Don’t fall for it.
Process, Not Product: Let Your Kids Try … and Fail
Parents naturally want their kids to succeed at whatever they put their mind to. But can there be value in failure?
A Fluent Transition: How CISB Supports Bilingual and Multilingual Learners
Most people would agree that one of the best things about Beijing’s international community is…
Digital Penpals To Expand Our Kids’ Horizons, Safely
Connections are made and lost in a matter of clicks, and we have so many “Friends” and “Likes” but still feel lonely and misunderstood. Pen pals might be a way to change that.
Brush Up On Your Monster Lingo
Here are a few Chinese twists on spooky Western mythology.
Is Portfolio Panic Replacing Test Anxiety?
The test scores might get you considered but the portfolio sets you apart. So what should be in your student’s application?
Ask An Educator: Is My Kid Anti-Social?
If they don’t want to participate, should you force it?
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.
Being In China Brings Out The Tiger Parent In Me
When in China, do as the Chinese parents do? Perhaps not…