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In early 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs released the world’s first tablet PC – the iPad. This spring, Apple will release the third generation of iPads, which are sweeping the world like a tide and putting an “Apple” in the hands of people of all ages. With tablet computers and smartphones come electronic games, puzzles, [...]
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As parents you may have questions and concerns about your child’s physical or cognitive development, learning, or behavior. Many children face physical or cognitive challenges that require special attention at home, at school or in the community.
TheDepartment of Pediatrics at Beijing United Family Hospital & Clinics (BJU) recently started the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Services [...]
In today’s world of celebrity glitz and glamour, touch-up technology and glorified weight-loss tricks all over the media, it’s not uncommon for young girls to stare in the mirror and wonder, “Am I too fat?”
This is part of a problem that many parents worry will lead to eating habits in their children’s lives. There seem [...]
There is a wide range of information and opinions on whether we need to supplement our water with fluoride. Here are some basic facts to help you decide what is best for you and your family.
Q: What is fluoride, and what does it do for teeth?
A: Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral that has been [...]
Once again, the temperature has gone up, and summer is upon us. Having worked in Beijing for the past six years, I’d like to share some insights and tips for managing rambunctious balls of energy with loads of free time. Yes, I’m talking about our kids on their summer vacations.
Safety Tips for Indoors
I don’t imagine [...]
For those of us who grew up in Beijing in the ‘60s and ‘70s, bicycles were common transportation vehicles for most families. In preschool, we sat on the backs of our parents’ bikes as we cruised around town. In elementary school, we streamed through the hutongs, peddling with one foot propped under the bike frame. [...]
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Putting your child’s healthcare in the hands of another person is not a simple task. You can, however, have a rewarding relationship with your child’s pediatrician. This is best accomplished by establishing trust in your physician and ensuring that you have a good understanding of one another. Here are some suggestions for what you can [...]
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I am invincible. Okay, you got me, I’m not, but I use to think I was.
I thought I was able to handle family, friends, a social life, academics, sports and other leadership positions. My brain was working and the wheels were churning. Maybe somewhere during that time, my insides were attempting to punch their way out [...]
On the 15th of January 2010, 12 people stood together watching the sunrise from “The Roof of Africa”. They looked down at a sea of clouds and across snow filled valleys to magnificent glaciers. Their bodies were shattered, they were utterly exhausted, but they had done it; they had climbed the tallest mountain in Africa. [...]
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Having visited 6 host cities for the Olympic Games in 365 days, Greg Groggel, a young American guy chased the flames of Olympics on his own. “Are the fundamental principles of the Olympic Charter achieved when a country plays host to the world?” This is the question which fascinated Groggel and which drove him, in part, to make this great journey.
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