Upon marrying my Chinese husband in 2014, I knew that eventually, we would have children of our own. One thing
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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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Four Highs and Lows of Raising a WWAM Baby in China
Our daughter recently turned one, and the milestone prompted me to reflect a little on the first year of her
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Sense of Place in a WWAM Relationship
Many years ago I moved to Hong Kong to study. I met a Chinese student and married him six months
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If You Went into Premature Labour in China, Would You Know What to Do?
Going into premature labour is a very stressful situation to find yourself in. However, there are ways to increase your
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When is the right time to let your child travel to Asia on his own?
When I divorced my first husband 17 years ago, the last thing I wanted was to let our two-year-old son
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How 4 Western Women Experience Birth with their Chinese Husbands
Pregnancy, childbirth and recovery is no easy feat, but WWAM couples must factor in cultural differences and attitudes toward pregnancy,
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When a Pregnancy Goes Wrong in China
An Introduction *The video below contains some images you may find distressing* Chinese video link: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjU3MDc1MTI0NA==.html?spm=a2hzp.8244740.userfeed.5!5~5~5~5!3~5~A “…not asleep yet…” I finished
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Five Tips for Raising Kids After A WWAM Break-Up
We all go into relationships hoping for the best. More times than not we just assume our happily ever after is
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Head Flattening – Foot Binding’s Cousin?
The history of foot binding is a well documented part of China’s history. The West is not without controversial fashion
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