2011-05-30My husband is balding, although he's only 33. His father went bald in his 40s. We're both Chinese. I read that sons inherit the bald gene, so I'm desperate to give birth to a daughter. Is there anything I can do during pregnancy to prevent baldness for my baby?
2011-05-26How do you see the prospect of the special bus lane? Do you think it'll effectively benefit bus takers?
2011-05-25I recently discovered that my 16-year-old son is having sex with his Chinese girlfriend, who is one year younger. We are from the United States. Is there a sexual age of consent in China and, if so, could my son potentially face legal charges if the girl's parents find out and complain?
2011-05-24My dog is about 18 months old and quite active. Should she be eating once or twice a day? She seems to snack all day. Someone told me to regiment her water drinking times too.
2011-05-12Pop singer Gao Xiaosong crashed his SUV into three vehicles in Dongzhimen on Monday night when he was drunk. Do you think he and other celebrities will really take this as a lesson?
2011-05-11If an expat dies in Beijing, what happens to the money in his bank account? Would it matter if they had a last will and testament?
2011-05-10My shorthaired Pug seems to shed nonstop all year round. Everything we own is covered in fur and it's driving us crazy. What can we do to reduce her shedding?
2011-05-09My boyfriend is showing less interest in me since we moved to Beijing from the United States. Is it a sign he's cheating on me?
2011-05-05During the May Day holiday, Beijing was hit by strong sandstorms, creating the worst weather of the year. You were born in Beijing and have lived here for decades. Is the situation better or worse?
2011-05-04I want to start a charity where I collect used clothes and give them to poor people in Beijing. I have about 100,000 yuan in capital to get the ball rolling. How do I start going about setting something up?
2011-05-03I suspect my puppy is teething because he is chewing on everything in sight. How long does it take for a puppy to change to his new teeth and what can I do to help him with teething pains?
2011-04-25My daughter comes in late stinking of cigarettes and alcohol when she goes out with friends from her international school. She's only 15. Whenever I confront her she says all the other kids' parents let them go out. I'm from Beijing, but my husband is from Europe and is more relaxed about all this. I'm afraid she'll get in trouble or worse.
2011-04-20What should I do if the car I'm driving is involved in a road collision? I'm not Chinese, but I do have a Chinese driving license.
2011-04-19What is heartworm and should I be concerned about it in Beijing?
2011-04-18I'm about to meet my Chinese girlfriend's parents for the first time. I'm 27, she's 23. I was transferred to Beijing from the United States last year but I don't speak much Chinese. How do I make sure I don't do something stupid that offends them?