The Ore Family’s Summer Plan is No Plan At All!
Summer is a time of adventure, relaxation, and new experiences. In this series, we asked…
Browsing: Parents
Meet Other Lifelong Learners in Beijing
Just because we’re no longer in school doesn’t mean the learning should ever stop.
What To Do While the Kids Are at CNY Camp
CNY deals, activities, and fun for parents while the kids are at camp.
Are You Spoiling Your Children? Confronting the Pitfalls of Helicopter Parenting
Today, parents enjoy helping their children with anything they ask for. However, can this practice go too far and cause children developmental problems?
Schools Reopen to Parent Events – Cautiously
I never thought I’d be so happy to see the words: You are invited to….
Managing the Stress of School WeChat Groups
Nothing prepared me for the WeChat groups between parents and the schools. There’s an all-school group, one for each set of grades, and one for the individual classes of our children. Never mind the buy and sell groups and probably a few more I already deleted myself from.
CandleX Creates Space for Honesty Between Teens and Parents
When you’re a parent, it can be difficult to remember that you were once moody,…
Son of a Teacher, Man: A BCIS Graduate’s Perspective
My name is Finn Todd, a Beijing City International School (BCIS) graduate of 2018, and…
Date Night: Find “Purity and Quiet” at Hakuro by Hatsune
Last Saturday (Jan 11), Hatsune unveiled the second location of their upscale concept restaurant, Hakuro…
Mandarin Monday: Open House Lingo – Get the Most Out of Your School Visit
Attending a prospective school’s open house is definitely one of the best ways to get…