Fancy cooking dinner tonight? I asked my 10 year old wannabe masterchef. 'Er.....no...?' came the expected reply. All aspiration, no ambition. She loves watching TV shows about cooking, but when it actually comes down to getting her hands dirty in the kitchen...well, that's my job apparently. I ... Read More
Finding ways to work out with your children was the topic of my last blog. “Exercising with mommy”, while all well and good, however, should not be your kid’s only response when asked: “What sports do you play?”
Especially in Shanghai, with its heavy focus on academics and limited ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Saint Cyr may be up in Beijing, but a lot of what he writes about has total relevance to expats in Shanghai. For example, on his blog he recently published this interesting slide show about air pollution in Beijing. Sure, it tells ... Read More
Camryn Phillips, Age 2
I live in Lujiazui with my Mom, Dad and my new baby sister Anna. Mom and Dad like to take us to places near, like to the seventh floor of the Super Brand Mall --its really exciting!! I can romp around or take rides on the ... Read More
If you're lucky, your Shanghai family extends to include your ayi. P&K columnist Kathy Lawn reminds us that while our special helper is a gift, we still need to create healthy family dynamics to ensure our kids' safety.
Whenever I'm talking about expat living in Shanghai, what ... Read More
Expat parents sound off on their ayi experiences in Shanghai
Why do you have a full-time ayi?
How did you know that you could trust her?
What's a memorable moment with her?
Advice for other expats?
George Kuan (U.S.A.) in Shanghai for two and a half years ... Read More