By Melinda Weber, MA, LPC Living in a foreign country can be a thrilling adventure for children. New homes, new schools, new friends from diverse backgrounds, and new languages are all exciting stuff! However, the exhilaration of broadening worldviews and exotic travel can make children anxious. Big changes can be particularly overwhelming for them, as … Continued
I can hear my fellow health teachers now: “Here we go again. More new resources, just as we had the unit figured out.” They like to give me a hard time, but it’s one of the reasons we love teaching health: There is no shortage of new information to share with the kids, and … Continued
by Shirani It may have been blindingly obvious to my husband, but it took me a little while longer to realise that there wasn’t one right way to raise a child. Being an avid reader, I had accumulated a shelf full of pregnancy and baby books even before our daughter was born. Despite my determination … Continued
by Gillian Four month sleep regression. “Gaaaaaaaaah” the baby complained, eyes half closed, small fingers reaching for the toes he had just discovered. “I know darling,” I crooned gently, “it’s ok. Now just go the f-… uh… just go to sleep.” He gave a shuddering sigh, peered at me from beneath half-closed, … Continued
by Siobhan E Brown I recall my first apartment after University, when I was truly living on my own and responsible for my own finances without any parental oversight. While the money I had was plenty to live on, I was woefully unprepared to manage it. I lived in downtown Boston, rent was expensive, I … Continued
Strolling along leafy Dongping Lu to D.O.C., our family of four (including our daughters aged seven and two) looked forward to our first brunch there. Let’s face it Mamas, we all love good Italian food, and what better than enjoying the freshest of foods with the family in a great environment? Oh and did I … Continued
by Bec Lots of parents want to instill a love of music in their kids, myself included. There are so many great opportunities in Shanghai for kids to experience and learn about music. From music appreciation classes for babies and their caretakers to music schools that allow kids to explore making music themselves, we’re … Continued
by Gillian The preschooler is obsessed with Duplo towers. A few weeks ago, as the tower swayed and eventually crashed earthward, she fell apart as spectacularly as the Duplo itself. The floor was a disaster site of Duplo, snot and tears. I even thought I saw dried blood, but realized she used the curtain to … Continued