Kid’s Town at Solana
It was the first nice day in what seems like weeks. I know I’m exaggerating,…
Browsing: Parenting
Chinese Parents React to Schools’ Pollution Protection Measures
Beijing’s recent red alerts and ensuing school closures may have been designed, in part, to…
Annual Parental Leave
My friend (a friend who doesn’t have kids) was the first person who introduced this…
The Best Parenting and Education Longreads of 2015
As the year draws to a close, Longreads has released its Best of 2015 picks…
Living with Severe Allergies
As the holiday season approaches, many families will be planning a trip overseas. For those…
Swollen Eyes
My daughter came home from preschool with puffy eyes in early October. She just looked…
Staying Power of Snow
As I speak to my friend on Skype back in Montreal, she tells me it…
Beijing Kaleidoscope: Jungah Ryu’s Leisurely Home
In a city with millions of inhabitants, it’s easy to get lost in the vast…
Beijing Baba: Choose Your School – Picking just the right place to send our kids
I never thought I would be writing this, but choosing a school from amongst the…
Tips on Teaching Kids About Money: Older Children (Part 2)
Most people learn more about money skills from their parents than from any other source.…