Reading Harry Potter in Beijing
"Ron you know full well Harry and I were brought up by Muggles!" said Hermione.…
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Hongbao-addicted Kid Refuses to Go to School Without Red Envelopes
Chinese children get rich during the Chinese New Year. A Beijing News survey of 90…
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LAYman’s Chronicles: Duplo Versus Tinker Toys
I recently made the pilgrimage to Roundabout to see what I might find for our…
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When our Children leave Home for Good
Somehow when our daughters were growing up, discussing the future had always implied the years…
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LAYman’s Chronicles: Home Alone – Again
Now that our twin boys are nearly 1.5 years old, I keep foolishly thinking that…
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Equestrian Spirit: Top 7 Horse Movies for Children
In a recent beijingkids article, we discussed how horseback riding can help children develop independence,…
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New York Times: Age Approriate Chores for Children and Why They’re Not Doing Them
In a recent New York Times article titled, "Age Approriate Chores for Children and Why…
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Moon Month: Release
My moon month is over. I was released from “house arrest” on Thursday and after…
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Mother Begs Son to Come Home for Chinese New Year
For families who live far apart, the New Year celebrations are usually preceded by much…
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Parenting in the Age of FaceTime
The sight of people glued to their gadgets is ubiquitous in Beijing. Some play games…