WeChat Groups Parents in Beijing Must Join

One of our most popular posts of all time is the compilation of WeChat Groups for Moms in Beijing. Times change, and none faster than on the WeChat circuit, and so we find that some groups disbanded, merged, or the Admins moved. Some are still viable, but we thought the list could use a refresh!

First, why join a WeChat group? Especially if you’re just moving to Beijing, it might seem like joining the groups is something you can handle once you get here. But even if you’re one of the expats with a company relocation firm behind you, they’re not as helpful finding you that brand of cereal your kids really want as they are in other areas.

What I’ve learned from these groups is that there is no stupid question when it comes to living in a new place. As long as you’ve tried to find the information by searching the group archives or the internet beforehand, it’s a more direct line when you’re in a group with people who can just shoot you a name card of the exact person who can help. In this way, I’ve gotten bunk beds neatly separated, found my favorite brand of toothpaste, learned how to use Meutian and Dianping, and even found one of my first friends in Beijing when I asked about a good coffee shop where a parent can work during school days.

Beijing Parenting and Beyond

Truly one of the more useful groups on WeChat. Admins are long-term Beijing residents and you can find all you need from pet supplies to medical referrals to location pins.

How: Add WeChat ID Shareehebert and ask to join BP&B

Family Events Only Jingkids

Although many groups are a combination of events and advice, this group is run by our founder Mike Wester and sticks strictly to events that kids can attend. This way you don’t have to comb through event posters and decipher via Google Translate if that tea tasting requires a babysitter or you can take the kids.

How: WeChat mwinchina and ask to join the Events group

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