Kathy Lawn (United States) Home town: Roanoke Rapids, NC Job: Former CW Parents&Kids Columnist, Full-time Mommy to Tanner, freelance writer for That's PRD (Shenzhen)

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I love how Shanghai really is the land of opportunity. Anyone can take an idea and turn it into something tangible and actually become quite successful. Cost of living is relatively cheap (although it's getting more expensive) which makes living quite easy. The mere fact that I haven't done my own laundry or cleaned my own bathroom in 5 years makes me love this city. But I also love the fact that Shanghai is such an international city and I probably haven't been to the same restaurant more than 3 times.

Joined the site 12 Jul 2007

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(20 most recent posts)
Added Feb 23

Farewell Shanghai and FM

Article Hard to believe that this is my last ...

Added Feb 16

Why Mothers Are Always Mad at Dad

Article Not sure if anyone noticed the recent...

Added Feb 09

Schools. . .

Article So I've written about schools, presch...

Added Feb 02

Taiwan is closer than ever

Article It used to drive us crazy that we had...

Added Jan 19

Moving House

Article since my husband has been working awa...

Added Jan 12

Finally -- a baby monitor that works!

Article For the past 15 months, we've been wa...

Added Jan 05

Another indoor play space

Article As the weather is freezing outside an...

Added Dec 29

Looking through a child's eyes...

Article With the close of the year just days ...

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All I want for Christmas is a non-sick child...

Article With Christmas just a few days away, ...

Added Dec 15

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Article How lovely are your branches.... <b...

Added Dec 08

And the Cold Cycle has Begun. . .

Article **When I used to teach I remember col...

Added Dec 01

Reflections: My First Year as a Mom

Article Can't believe I'm turning my calendar...

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Bilingual Cookbook

Article So I was browsing through my latest u...

Added Nov 17

Home is Where the Heart Is

Article **So little Tanner and I travelled do...

Added Nov 10

It's a Flat, Flat World

Article A long time ago I read [_The World is...

Added Nov 03

Eggs...Now What Else?

Article So as we've all heard that they found...

Added Oct 27

Last minute Halloween parties

Article Just a few additions for some Hallowe...

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To Grandmother's House We Go...

Article You've always heard the sayings that ...

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New Favorite Family Hangout: Taikang Lu

Article So as many of you have read, **Taikan...

Added Oct 08

Disappointed that the grass really isn't any greener on this side...

Article So the big milestone came and went --...

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Oct 06

When does a child's long term memory begin? I have to disagree with your friend too. I know for a fa...

Sep 15

"Mama, Dada, Don't Go!" Right on Fiona -- you know your child best and you can ma...

Jul 07

Ways to Increase your Breast Milk Supply I totally believe in the rest more technique. I was talk...

May 27

Growing up without mosquito bites: Do I want to raise my children in a concrete jungle? nail that coffin girl!!!! seeing as how most of your tim...

Apr 29

Night Terrors: Is your child possessed by evil spirits? Tanner just started having these too! Does it mean he's ...

Apr 11

magnus1977's profile hey there!! how are you guys doing? we've settled in sz...

Apr 11

Stupid mistakes I will not make as a second time mom This was hilarious Fi!!!!! Loved #4, 8, and 11. hhahaha...

Mar 02

Should we allow our toddlers to watch television or DVDs? oh i totally am in your camp Fiona!!! As I'm typing this...

Feb 09

Taiwan is closer than ever We go through my husband's company which is a Taiwan base...

Nov 12

To Grandmother's House We Go... haha good point! :D

Oct 20

New Favorite Family Hangout: Taikang Lu Forgot to add -- Bing! my favorite ice cream place looked...

Oct 08

Home Delivery of Safe Milk Thanks for the info. I haven't been hearing much on the ...

Aug 19

Keeping up with the Jones's -- version 2008 Here's the link for the original article that provoked me...

Apr 01

Daddy Day Care? So true!! I guess as kids get older and more independent...

Mar 26

Parents: Take Responsibility!!! Hi Delia, I agree completely with what you said about ...

Mar 26

Parents: Take Responsibility!!! Hi Delia, welcome to the Family Matters blog. I appreciat...

Mar 04

Parents: Take Responsibility!!! Thanks for your comment tmk! I was beginning to think I w...

Feb 20

How Many Diapers do I Need to Pack? First time traveling with a baby Just an update on our trip. I finally got everything pac...

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emta

Hi Kathy,

Good luck in Shenzen - I've enjoyed reading all of your articles! I noticed in your photo that you have a dauchsund, I am looking for a good breeder here in Shanghai. Did you get your dog here or bring him from the US? Thanks! Emily

1 year ago

magnus1977

Love the little blurbs from you. I find it funny that a couple years ago when I moved to China I read all the other articles and stuff and now that I'm married and have an almost 1 year old I am always reading your article. FUNNY!

I can totally relate to your situation. I keep telling my wife that same line. Remember when he was just lying there? Remember when it was easy to change his diaper? Remember when we were propping him up just so he could sit up? Remember when we could put him in the crib and he would stay there? Remember when he bit and it was cute??

Love it now. He won't come back to this stage again... drink it in. That's what we keep saying... love the stages now...

1 year, 5 months ago