I love spring in Beijing. Actually, I love spring full stop. It is by the far the best season.
Winter, which we have thankfully left behind, is just oh so bitter. I usually start the season with a great big sigh of relief that the extreme heat has passed and ... Read More
Just as my youngest child is cutting his sixth tooth, my 6-year-old is finally experiencing his first wobbly one. He really took his time. Not only is he the only one in his class to have not lost a tooth, some of his friends have lost as many as six ... Read More
Children are often described as "curious" creatures. Fueled by their limited knowledge of the ways of the world, and a burning curiosity to better understand them, they often land themselves (and their parents) in some rather awkward situations.
A mother I know recalls a train ride she took several years ... Read More
There are a host of issues to worry about while pregnant, chief of which—at least among expats—is whether or not to travel. Trips back home aside, it’s common for newly pregnant couples to plan their last big adventure before their party of two becomes a thing of ... Read More
Eliott's Corner offers a range of therapy services for kids ages 0-12. To find out more about this unique learning center, we asked the Colletts (two kids, aged 3 years and 6 months) to share their experiences.
Our family has been going to Eliott's Corner for a year ... Read More
For those of us fortunate enough to celebrate with our moms in Beijing this Mother’s Day, make sure you show her just how important she is. Why not celebrate this year with a delicious meal at one of the many fantastic restaurants listed below. Make sure to show your ... Read More
When I ask friends and family “what do you think of when I say 'learning'?” I’m surprised by how many of them relate it to school and academics, and how few actually venture beyond these realms. Call me a romantic idealist, but doesn’t learning entail so much more ... Read More
After a recent six-day break with my family of five, I took a moment to reflect upon the fact that my husband and I have not traveled light in over six years. Having children does that to you.
Once upon a time, dear Husband and I would embark on a ... Read More
Deadlines and busy schedules are a daily thing here at City Weekend. To cope, we like to do silly things like play mad libs in the office. Here's one of our best efforts--we hope you enjoy!
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I went to my very first baby shower recently, which probably sounds rather odd considering that I myself am a mother of two. Even so, the concept was still new to me, which explains why my initial response to the invite was “baby what?”
As someone who likes to err ... Read More
We sent the Pulkkinens (three kids, aged 11, 8 and 6) to experience a multi-session diving course involving real sea creatures with SinoScuba at Blue Zoo.
We're a family that enjoys beach holidays with snorkeling trips and boat rides, so the diving course with SinoScuba at the Blue Zoo ... Read More
Growing up, our home was always populated with many animals. Some were of the domestic variety, others were not (i.e. the wayward hedgehog or injured pigeon found on the way home from school). But when my son asked me recently whether we could get a small pet, I felt ... Read More
On Friday, March 9, eight students from The British School of Beijing took part in the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) middle school theater festival. A total of 160 students from all over the world met here in Beijing as part of the festival, which involved three days of collaborative ... Read More
In life, it's inevitable that you have a couple of bad days. And on those days, nothing seems to go right. It's as though everyone is going out of their way to make your life miserable. I recently experienced one of those low moments, which wouldn't have ... Read More
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear
By Don and Audrey Wood
“This book is an emotional roller coaster for preschoolers, offering a heavy dose of both suspense and humor within its pages. It is beautifully illustrated and the simple story line is sure to ... Read More
We introduced a brand-new Mad Libs section on the back page of our revamped Parents and Kids magazine and are happy to introduce our very first submissions from Evie and Tongtong at The Children's House for your general mirth and amusement.
From Evie
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Clark Chen, Juno Lee and their 4-and-a-half-year-old daughter Nara love the outdoors, so CityWeekend sent them to explore the Shichahai Lake and their verdict is in.
Our family just moved to Beijing a few months ago, so this winter was our first here.
No matter where we are, my husband ... Read More
Yew Chung International School of Beijing welcomed a very special guest last Friday in conjunction with Capital M’s Literary Festival.
Travelogue author Jeff Fuchs arrived to speak with the school's primary and upper school students on his experiences travelling along China’s ancient Tea Horse Road. The trade ... Read More
Holidays are for sleeping in, reading books by the pool and taking that much anticipated rest, however our family beach holidays are less about relaxation and more about swim practice.
After a wonderfully uneventful flight, my family of four and I touched down in Bangkok and collectively breathed a huge ... Read More
Being sent to a corner of the classroom to read a book about greedy children isn’t necessarily the best way to teach a child about manners, but it worked for me.
My parents had raised me to be a well-behaved little boy, but something clearly short-circuited one day in ... Read More
It’s a good thing that babies can’t talk, because if they did, they’d have a lot to complain about. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, by the time a child has reached 3 years of age, he or she should have had at least nine trips ... Read More
Spring is almost here, meaning team tryouts are back on the roster and parents are busy stocking up on ice packs, bandages and any other first aid items they can find. We don't blame them. According to a recent study by the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American ... Read More
Thinking of moving house? It turns out that moving is the easy part, getting to know the inner workings of your new house is not a breezily accomplished task.
Having managed 10 hours of sleep per night over the course of several weeks, my darling baby daughter decided it was ... Read More
In an effort to get a jump on preventing heart disease, health authorities in the United States recently recommended that all children have their cholesterol checked before puberty.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute now suggests that children first get their cholesterol checked between the ages of 9 and ... Read More
We sent the The Kubiaks (two kids age 4 and 2) to Ritan Park to see if the park had the goods for a family-friendly adventure. Here is the report.
Our family loves to go to Ritan Park for year-round play. It’s our go-to place whenever we are stuck ... Read More
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