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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 …
7 signs of expat child syndrome: What is it and how can parents help?
Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat child syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …
Your guide to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with kids
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China, following Chinese New Year. Traditionally falling on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival occurs in September or October. The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on September 21st this year. The festival, which is also called the …
8 tips to help your child when starting at a new school
Whether you’re moving to China or it’s your child’s first day of elementary/high school, starting at a new school can be daunting. Children often worry about whether they will fit in at a new school, what their peers will be like, and so much more. Fortunately, there are some things you can do before moving …
8 free things to do with your family in Shanghai
Living in a city like Shanghai isn’t exactly cheap. With high-end malls, luxury boutiques, and upmarket restaurants, the city appears to be catered to expensive tastes. Add you and your family’s penchant for Western food, activities, and places to visit and you might start to wonder how you’re going to afford to live in Shanghai. …