Expat Parents Share Their Tips For Cultivating Multilingualism In Third Culture Kids
I grew up in a bilingual household so I know firsthand how beneficial it is…
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Parenting Third Culture Kids: Who Are TCKs and How Can You Help Yours?
The term third culture kid (TCK) refers to a person who spends a significant part…
Melting Pot: Fun Facts About Living in a Multicultural Home
There’s something beautiful about the thought that you and your significant other, whether they be…
Three Former Third Culture Kids on Going Back to Beijing as Adults
As parents of children growing up in an international environment, it’s natural for us to…
Making All the Difference: When Third Culture Kids Are Bullied
Brooke and Aeijaha are best friends at a Chinese private school in Beijing. Brooke is…
Adapting and Defining: Teaching About Identity and Community in Beijing’s International Schools
Beijing now has nearly 150 English-medium, K-12 international schools, and the number is growing every…
The Echo Chamber: No Specific Geography Required
It’s nearly bedtime and my kids are brushing their teeth. I overhear this discussion from…
Mental Connections: The Effects of Multiculturalism on the Mental Health of Children
As expats come and go to Beijing, they bring with them their culture, which brings…
Cultured Kids: Beijingkids’ May 2019 Issue Celebrates the Mixed Culture Family Experience
What is it that motivates us to pick up everything we can and firmly plant…
The Benefits of Living in a Multicultural Community
The first time I lived abroad was as a student learning Mandarin here in Beijing.…