I would love to take the credit but can’t, this is from my high school friend, Wendy. A live cam for those cute pandas at the San Diego Zoo. Too cute.  I think my favorite is Su Lin.

Summer Camp – 夏令營 – xià lìng yíng

School is almost out, are you ready for summer camp? This year, School District of the Chathams is going to offer a Chinese Language Immersion Program, sponsored by the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland. I’m going to send in my application for my 7 year old tomorrow. Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly. For more information, please email us.

My kids love to watch TV, anything from Cartoons to Sports, they love them all! In an effort to curb that habit, I’ve been trying to limit the amount of TV time to weekends only. Of course, this doesn’t stop them from asking for TV every day and several times during the day. It was not easy sticking with the rule, but I’ve been very good until my creative 3 year old finally asked with “Mommy, can I watch TV? I’ll watch Chinese Dora, because Chinese Dora teaches me Chinese!?” as if to reward me for watching a Chinese show. So, I broke the rule, and he got to watch TV during the week. I was upset he manipulated me, but was ultimately happy that he was learning Chinese through the show. . .was I wrong for giving in?

You will soon be able to find Chinese Dora DVDs on our website. Stayed tuned for our actual launch date!

Shanghai Girls

Lisa See’s new book is out!  I haven’t read it yet, but I am always inspired by her books.  I can’t wait to read this one as it is set in the 1930’s, one of my favorite periods.  Shanghai Girls is about two sisters whose parents sent them to LA from Shanghai in pursuit of better lives for them by marrying “Gold Mountain Men”.  Their trip to LA was a nightmare and that was just the beginning of the story.  I am going to order a copy now, what are you waiting for?

How can you resist? Put a smile on your and your little one’s face for under $5.  You can’t go wrong with this cute little hair clip from Jack and Jane, or this little pony holder from Panda Cub.