Stuff, and More Stuff
At the beginning of our summer vacation, my two daughters and I left China with…
Browsing: humor
My Child, the Screaming (Bilingual) Banshee
Speaking a language like a native isn’t solely to do with whether you get…
No Twins Allowed!
I was simultaneously amused and befuddled by the sign taped up on Reina’s bedroom door;…
Dear Kids: What I Want for Father’s Day
Yes kids, it’s that time of the year again … time to pay homage to…
Another Bad Hair Day
Bad hair days don’t usually bother me like they did when I was younger. While…
What to Do If Your Children Speak Better Mandarin Than You
I always thought there would be some way of making my child pay me back…
Just Be Thankful Men Don’t Write It
One of the great joys of pregnancy is sharing the details of the changes going…
Lost in Translation: Learning Chinese Phrases
When I sent my child to a Chinese school, I didn’t realise how…
5 Things I Learned About Education from Taking 42 High Schoolers to China
Lillie Marshall is an American teacher who lives in Boston, US. She is a Teach…