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Beijing Made Me a Better Mom: Reflections After Repatriation
We moved back to the US last July, and everyone asks the same questions about living in Beijing. They want to know what it was like (wild), how we liked it (a lot), how the kids liked it (they loved it, it was their home), do they know any Mandarin (basics), and are you happy to be back (not at first).
How do you answer those questions with small talk?
Questions Families Must Ask Before a Relo Adventure
Relocating your family is a huge adventure that should start with answering these questions…
So Long, Farewell, Zàijiàn, Goodbye: From Cindy
I can’t believe it’s already time for my family to leave Beijing.
The Expat Mom: Repatriating When Your Child Doesn’t Remember Their Home Country
Some kids were so young when they moved to China that they won’t remember anywhere else. Here are some tips for repatriating.
The Expat Parent: How to Clutter Clear When You’re Moving Away
I’ve done this a lot, and if you remove the stress before you pack, your international move will go a lot smoother!
Are You New to Beijing?
Beijing newbies, don’t struggle blindly about the city. Make the most of your new adventure here by putting our 14 years of history as Beijing’s go-to source for everything family-related to good use.
From One Expat to Another: Helping Beijing’s Expats Immerse Into Chinese Culture
One of the best things about living abroad is immersing oneself into the local culture.
Taking Your Pet Back Home? Here’s What You Should Know!
Anyone with a pet will tell you caring for a pet is a painstaking task,…
Furry Reunions: How to Bring Your Pet Home From China
Even though the onset of COVID-19 didn’t deter many Beijing expat families from weathering the…