2011 Mar 08 beijingkids March Issue Out Now
You asked for tech, so we delivered. The March issue is all about things that go "beep." Indulge your inner geek and check out our essential Top 10 Apps, see what three gadget-loving dads have to say about screen time, read about kid bloggers who are making a splash, and find out how technology is changing the classroom.
Elsewhere in the magazine, regular health columnist Dr. Richard Saint Cyr continues the tech theme and tells how to find reliable medical information online. Meanwhile, Nutritionist Olivia Lee reveals her favorite apps and websites for teaching kids (and adults) about health. What about a healthy home? See how you can protect your family from unwanted nasties using a few cool gadgets.
Looking for fun? Look no further. This issue is bursting with events the whole family can enjoy, including the India-ICB Bazaar and St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Take advantage of the sun and make a trip to Tiantan. If the weather is still too nippy for your liking, Kara Chin chats with children's authors and gives you the lowdown on the Bookworm International Literature Festival 2011 kids program.
In the kitchen, Xiyun Yang shares a delightfully fragrant lamb stew recipe, father and head chef of Grange, David Mitford, tells us how to prepare kid-friendly quesadillas, and we get a little extravagant with Top 5 Places to Brunch It Up.
See what our parent columnists are writing about this month. Beijing Baba Martin Adams says goodbye after years of loyal service and Jennifer Ambrose reveals how apps helped her teach. Former beijingkids columnist Sonia Cahill repatriated to Australia and straight into the worst flood the country has ever seen -- she tells her story.
As always, find kid-friendly events, search our Directories for anything and everything you’ll need in Beijing, and read about other families’ travel destinations.
Can't find the print edition? Send an email to distribution@beijing-kids.com or call 5820 7700.
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The beijingkids School Choice Fair
beijingkids are proud to announce the first-ever beijingkids School Choice Fair based on the February release of the beijingkids 2012-2013 School Choice Guide.
This will be an opportunity for parents to “interview” schools in one place, at one time, as well for parents with kids currently in the schools to share their experiences. Here’s the low-down:
Alan Paul's Big in China Movie Deal Sealed
Former BeijingKids columnist and renowned Panda Dad Alan Paul has officially announced that the movie rights to his book Big in China, about his experiences living and playing music in Beijing, have been purchased as an option by Ivan Reitman's (Animal House) Montecito Pictures.
For Alan Paul's take on his book and movie to-be, see the full post on beijing-kids.com.
Answer Questions, Win Prizes, Help Orphans
Tonight (June 15) it's once again time for you to put on your thinking caps to help a worthy local charity, have a great time and possibly walk home with stupendous goodies. Turn up at the Sanlitun location of Schindler’s for what is quickly evolving into an annual tradition: the Magic Hospital Charity Quiz Night.Teams of up to 8 are welcome to join (reservations suggested – team slots are filling quickly as of this writing).
For more information on signing up, what you can win, and the charity you can support, check out beijing-kids.
No Bombing, Dads: Win Tickets to Father's Day Pool Party
For any fathers reading this, look out your water wings, because our colleagues over at beijingkids have a great Father's Day event coming up for you and the family this weekend. The beijingkids Father's Day Pool Party takes place this Saturday (June 18) at the Westin Chaoyang, and the beijingkids team is giving you the chance to win tickets for you and your family.
Beijingkids April Issue Out Now
The April issue of beijingkids is out now and jam-packed with info for Beijing's international crowd. Read what three
teens have to say about their globe-trotting experiences. Parents and experts talk about the pros and cons of raising TCKs. Looking for something to remind you of home? Kara Chin shows you where to find treats from around the world. We asked kids to picture their hometowns. And the team from Slurping Soup share a fun excerpt and activity to help your kids get a handle on "home." Elsewhere in the magazine, we give you the low-down on this year's Easter activities: Chocolate eggs, brunches and Easter egg hunts - we've got you covered.
