A couple years ago I wrote this article about my bad temper in China. After posting, I was surprised to
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Author: Julia Chen
Julia is from Seattle, Washington, and has been living in Chongqing, China for eight years. She has two children and works as a curriculum developer and singer/songwriter.
I am a Feminist and a Boy Mom
“Feminist” can be a controversial word, but to me it just means that I believe people should do what they
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Being a Confident Mom in China
Being a foreign mom in China is just like being a mom anywhere, except with an audience. Picture this: You
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Three Fights I’ve Had With My Chinese In-Laws After Having Kids
I have the best parents-in-law. They are generous, patient, warm, and truly treat me like their own daughter. Save for
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Why Seeing My Pediatrician in China Feels Like Failing a Test
My 18 month-old son is running, talking, growing, and thriving. Full of energy and curiosity, he plays, eats, and chatters
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Cognitive Dissonance and My Temper in China
It’s no secret that living abroad changes you. While those changes are usually positive — becoming more accepting of others,
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Having a Miscarriage in China
We started thinking about having kids in the summer of 2014. At this point, my husband and I had been
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