LAYman’s Chronicles: It’s Always Time for a Pillow Pool Party!
Several years ago, I wrote about a novel use for an inflatable wading pool in…
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Expat Kids in Local Schools: Why Do They Join and How Do They Like It?
The beijingkids magazine staff invited me to attend their 2014 Spring School Choice Fair…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Practice Makes Perfect
Growing up as a child, I hated practicing the piano. Sure, I wanted to sound…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Back to the Chiropractor
Like the virtuous Britney Spears, oops, I did it again. Last May, I found out…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Finding Reasonable Swimming Lessons
Despite my long tenure in Beijing and my legion of fantastic friends here, I’m often…
LAYman’s Chronicles: Sometimes the Parent is the Problem
It seemed simple enough, my daughter had to write an English reading response (i.e. book…
LAYman’s Chronicles: The Best Money I’ve Spent
There are a lot of things that kids need and even more things that they…
LAYman’s Chronicles: A Feast for the Entire Family
As a general rule, I don’t like going to buffets. Family friends often invite us…
Traveling (Visa) Circus: Part 2
When we got back to Beijing, I went to our local police station to register…
Not Saving for Your Children’s Future Yet? Start Now!
When any couple starts a family, they are bound to have considered the financial implications…