The Old College Try: Camps vs Summer School – Are Traditional Camps Better Than Summer School?
I was pondering this question today when a friend whose family has run a summer…
Browsing: Parenting
LAYman’s Chronicles: The Global Reach of Childhood Friendship
When I was a kid, it was a pretty big deal to have a pen…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Is China Actually Pampering Foreigners?
Lately I’ve been doing some haphazard research into the hazards of social media and…
The Benefits of Altruism
Last week I enjoyed a big hit of helper’s high. I found a guy’s wallet,…
Should I Let My Child Play Rugby?
For those unfamiliar with the game of rugby, it’s a contact team sport which originated…
LAYman’s Chronicles: How the Hell Did He Just Do That?
There are a few linguistic talents that do not come naturally to everyone, not even…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Dig This!
Wangjing International Commercial Center mall isn’t exactly a magnet for discerning shoppers. Besides restaurants on…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Chinese Tutor to the Rescue
It happened rather unexpectedly. Our daughter missed a week of school due to illness and…
LAYman’s Chronicles: The Ayi Strikes Back
Over the past five years, we have endured our share of “issues” with landlords in…
Come One, Come All to Parentcraft Classes at International SOS
In March, International SOS Beijing Clinic began a three month-long series of “Parentcraft Classes” which…