Blown Away by the Wings of Coronavirus and a Longing to Return Home
This year’s Chinese New Year period had all the promise of unbridled joy for family…
Browsing: opinion
Coronavirus Splits Beijing Family (For Now)
The Coronavirus outbreak hasn’t been easy for any family in Beijing. Some expat families have…
My Life as an Expat Mum in China
The life of an expat is often viewed as glamorous, stress-free, and full of fun,…
Opinion: I’m Expecting a Baby, Not a Boy or a Girl – Avoiding Gender Biases Early On
Perhaps you already know that, in China, it’s illegal for healthcare professionals to disclose the…
Moms Speak Out: Is Light Drinking OK During Pregnancy?
On February 2, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a widely-panned press release about…
I’m Not Fat, I’m Pregnant!
Today, while talking to a dear friend on Skype, I was telling her how grateful…
Mandarin for Gamers: Learning Chinese by hook or by crook
When we decided to homeschool our children for another year rather than send them to…
UNIT-E: The Washing Away of Ignorance
Living in China is an interesting experience … no, looking back on the ten…
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…
Justifiable Business and the Guilt of Staying at Home
Theodore Ross is a writer, journalist and former editor of Harper’s magazine. He now finds…