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Keeping Kids Entertained on a Long-Haul Flight

Keeping kids entertained on a long-haul flight can be quite the challenge. If you’re looking for alternatives to handing them an iPad, here are six tips to fend off mid-flight

June 14, 2024

Best Places for English Kids Books in Chiang Mai

My fondest memories of my kid’s early years are snuggled up in bed reading hundreds of books to them. Reading books to kids is their first introduction to the art

June 13, 2024

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Soul Building Words for Kids

These days, our kids’ mental health has never been more fragile, largely due to the impact of technology and self-esteem crushing apps like “Ask Me,” or platforms like TikTok and

May 31, 2024

Lanna International School Thailand

Lanna International School was established in 1993, and is considered the premier British international school in Chiang Mai, cultivating excellence from early childhood through Year 13. We follow a rigorous Cambridge curriculum, preparing

May 14, 2024

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Depression as an Expat Parent

As parents, we all understand that rough days come with the territory. But what happens when those rough patches stretch into weeks, and the weeks into months? Clinical depression can

May 13, 2024

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8 Health Tips for Families in Chiang Mai

Ensuring your family’s well-being in Chiang Mai presents unique challenges, from the rainy season’s bacteria breeding grounds to the city’s poor air quality and intense heat. Drawing from our decade-long

April 26, 2024

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Children

Dengue hemorrhagic fever in children can prove to be fatal. However, it’s important to know that early treatment can save a child’s life. Dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome

April 26, 2024

What You Need to Know about the Zika Virus

The recent increase in the number of Zika virus transmissions in Thailand has raised alarms in our community. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has reported to Reuters that they have

April 26, 2024

Common Allergies

Dr. Donna Robinson of MedConsult Clinic addresses common allergies, saying that while such allergies are more prevalent in children, it is not uncommon for adults to develop them. Allergies will vary from

April 26, 2024

Essentials of Food Safety

Despite their robust appearance, children are still classified among at-risk populations, alongside pregnant women and the elderly, who may have compromised immune systems. It’s essential to understand the fundamentals of

April 26, 2024