By Dr. Liqun Hu, Clinical Psychologist at GHC Covid-19 has profoundly affected everyone, increasing our stress levels and adversely affecting the health of individuals, families and the wider community. The pandemic has seen a sudden and shocking change to our everyday lives; frequent nucleic acid testing, isolation, home-based working, online learning and a … Continued
By Shanghai Hong Qiao International School (HQIS) This past month has marked the beginning of E-Learning, and everything has been even smoother than expected. All of our staff, teachers, and students knew what to do, the online platforms and lesson plans were ready, and all the scheduled classes and activities took place regularly. During the past … Continued
By Britannica Shanghai As we near the end of the third week of online learning, there is much to celebrate. Our teachers have made the rapid transition to delivering lessons online, doing all that they can to ensure continuity and stability for our children. Students have shown remarkable resilience, independence and maturity while settling … Continued
By Dulwich Pudong When we received word that all schools in Shanghai were to transition to online learning, our academic team quickly took action, getting us up and running with a full online provision covering Early Years to our IB students starting Monday, 14 March. At the same time, knowing full well that … Continued
Are you finding it hard to sit still while others are dashing around fighting the virus? Here are a few opportunities to volunteer and help the community right now. The Expatriate Center (TEC) is a non-profit organization registered and supported by the Shanghai municipal government to help expatriates “Build A Home Away From Home”. … Continued
So you have gotten a phone call from the CDC or maybe Baymax is at your door advising that you are a close contact, or perhaps have tested positive for Covid-19. You have a bit of time to pack a bag, but aren’t sure what you’ll need. We’ve compiled a list based on the experience of … Continued
By Amanda McNeice & Melanie Ham We gave a few ideas about supporting a friend through isolation here, but thought we would brainstorm some ideas about supporting kids, too. Read along Kids of many ages, LOVE being read to…even if it’s over Zoom. While audiobooks can be an option, it’s more engaging to … Continued
So what can you do if a friend or colleague finds themselves in central quarantine or medical isolation? We often feel helpless to watch a friend struggling, and want to support them but aren’t sure how. Keep the lines of communication open. A simple check-in with a ‘how’s it going’ can help your … Continued
