Hi, I'd really like to connect with more parents in Kunming.

I'm starting a new facebook group here

www.facebook.com/kunmingwithkids

I'm hoping that it can become a place for parents to get to know each other, plan events, and help each other out. If you're interested, hop over to facebook and check it out. Because I know not everyone can easily bypass the great firewall, if we have events, I'll try to post them over here too.

Wishing all my fellow parents good sleep and drama-free days.

Cheers!

Why not use a Chinese stie as well like Wechat? It will make it easier for parents living in Kunming.

I actually think that's a great idea... but as I understand it, without an official ID number, I'd need help setting up a page from someone who has one.

And I don't fully understand wechat, so if anyone is volunteering to set that up... :)

you don.t need an ID for a wechat group. just a phonenumber. actually i think you may not even need that either, just a gadget to install wechat on.

i think i can try to set one up. i could send you the password, at the moment i don.t have enough time to admin a group.

let me know if you are intetested.

Is there English WeChat for the computer, or is it only gadgets?

Tuna, are you talking about a group chat?
I don't see any other group options on my wechat account. But I'm FAR from proficient with wechat.

I have a personal account associated with my phone number, but I'd rather keep that personal...

...if I'm missing some important functionality here, please enlighten me. I'm just not finding it.

Alex, we've only been able to install it on our phones. We have an English version from the google play store.

Lastly, had to switch that page to a facebook group instead. Here's the new link. Technical issues and set up aren't my strong point, but I think the idea is worth working through the rough spots. :)
www.facebook.com/groups/kunmingwithkids

If your fb doesn't pan out, try eating your family weekend dinners at Wicker Basket South or West. Other families tend to show up at those locations.

Please specify where you are based in Kunming. Doing an event in Beichen area might not be easy for parents living in Guandu or even in Chenggong.

Having them play with Chinese kids in your area would, I think, help them adjust to life in China and give them the best chance they'll ever have to learn Chinese.
Note: Previous comment of mine deleted - by moderator, I assume - about 15 minutes ago.

Alien, I got your previous messages. Our kids ARE learning Chinese, and even attend a Chinese kindergarten—though not full time.

I love them playing with Chinese kids, and we even have some Chinese families in the group already.

The goal isn't to create a homogeneous group, but a place for parents to connect within Kunming. Group activities will hopefully be a part of things, but there are also many other benefits to being connected.

Silvio, I live in the North, but we are inviting parents from all over. I'm personally not opposed to hopping the subway down to Chenggong for a fun activity. Also, because this is a group—anyone is invited to plan an event, so if someone feels that they would like to plan something in their neck of the woods, they should definitely feel free.