Entries Written By Jantra
Menopause: Why we need to normalize the natural process
Menopause is a natural event for women, yet the narrative surrounding it has been skewed. Just mention the term and many have a list of preconceived ideas of what it entails. In reality, the definition of menopause is a point in a woman’s life 12 months after her final period. The menopause age for most …
How to improve reading habits so they become part of your lifestyle
On World Book Day 2022 (which falls on April 23rd every year), China’s President Xi Jinping encouraged Chinese people to develop good reading habits in a congratulatory letter to the nation’s first reading campaign. He mentioned that reading was vital for acquiring knowledge, gaining wisdom, and raising moral standards. Likewise, Xi added that the Chinese …
How to talk to your kids about their mental health
While there are some discussions you can wait to have until your children are older, mental health is worth talking about now. Stress, anxiety, and fear are normal and affect people of all ages, and approaching mental illness as a taboo subject only stigmatizes it. Even so, talking about mental health or emotional wellbeing can …
All you need to know about the Chinese Lantern Festival
When we think of traditional Chinese celebrations, red paper lanterns often come to mind. But have you ever wondered why they are found everywhere, from Chinese restaurants to streets in China Town? On occasions like Chinese New Year, these objects hang prominently in front of homes and throughout cities. To understand why they are an …
Things to do on Chinese New Year in Beijing in 2022
With Beijing’s biggest holiday less than two weeks away, people are wondering how they’re going to spend it. That’s right, we’re talking about Chinese New Year – otherwise known as the Spring Festival or CNY. There’s no better time to visit and soak in the local culture than during Chinese New Year celebrations. Not only …