logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2022
15m 16s

Newbie | Your Baby is So Cute!

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

Not every baby is cute, but here in China, almost all of them are, so you'll probably find yourself in many situations in which you'll feel the need to tell parents just how adorable their little one is. In today's Newbie lesson, learn all about how to compliment a baby without holding back, because it's not really about that baby's self-esteem anyway - it's about the parents'. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1932

Up next
Mar 11
Elementary | Handsome Foreign Student
In this lesson, Joe and Lyn will show you how to fight for the right to use your bathroom by annoying the person that’s using it. After watching this, I’m sure nobody will ever come between you and the toilet in the future! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4329 
14m 55s
Mar 11
Newbie | Very Cool, Very Ok
If you're a foreign student in China, or planning to be one, you should probably learn the word for "foreign student." And since all our listeners are good-looking, the word for "handsome guy" might just come in handy as well. Learn all this and more in this Chinese lesson. Episo ... Show More
13m 16s
Mar 9
Elementary | Sleepy
You are getting sleepy, very sleepy. And you know it's lame, but you just want to go to bed early. Learn to express these sentiments and more in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1631 
15m 43s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2025
Intermediate | Daddy Changes a Diaper
Everyone loves babies, right? Well today's lesson will cover some essential language for talking about (and to) these little bundles of joy! You'll be learning some great ways to compliment the baby (which always makes new parents proud)... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.co ... Show More
16m 52s
Jun 2025
Upper-intermediate | Celebrating a Baby's First Month
In Chinese culture, there's a special celebration when a baby turns one month old. The gift-giving details can be a little confusing, even to the Chinese, so listen to this lesson for an explanation. While you're at it, learn what gift is given to celebrate a newborn's birth. Epi ... Show More
17m 23s
Jan 2023
The Best Activities for Healthy Development for Your Baby & Toddler - From Birth
"What we see in the crib is the most powerful learning machine in the universe."New parents often ask … what do I do? Do I have to entertain???Does it matter?YES … it matters, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or uncertain.Communication starts with that initial (unforgettabl ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2020
Drowning in Guilt Over Giving One Child More Attention
<p>Do you feel like you give one child more attention over another? It feels awful, right? And yet sometimes simply because of the age and stage of your child, it is the instinctual way you parent.&nbsp;</p> <p>Many Montessori mamas feel guilty for playing with the preschooler wh ... Show More
38m 30s
Aug 2025
Calm, Connect, and Communicate With Your Toddler
Join Dr. Cathryn in this episode as she guides you through handling tough toddler moments with calmness and empathy. Learn to see past the surface behavior and understand your child's emotions. For example, if your toddler says, "I hate the baby", instead of ignoring these feelin ... Show More
8m 55s
Sep 2025
The Reality of Being A New Montessori Parent
tail spinning
19m 7s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ... Show More
33m 51s
Jun 2022
Calming an Upset Baby at Mealtimes with Aliza Pressman, PhD
#234: Why is my baby so upset during mealtimes? How can I make feeding less stressful? An upset baby often results in a stressed-out parent, especially during mealtimes. Inadvertently our emotions can also trigger an upset baby but it is necessary for parents to co-regulate with ... Show More
38m 5s
Sep 2025
Intermediate | Going to the Toy Store
Today we're following a mother and her daughter to the toy store. Unfortunately for this mom, there's nothing her child doesn't want! Learn how to discuss kids' playthings, as well as how modern parents deal with their demanding little emperors in this intermediate level Chinese ... Show More
21m 31s