Providing Clarity on China’s Charities
Now may be the time, more than ever, to get your family involved in charitable organizations in Shanghai.
By Virginia Werner, Apr 27, 2016 10:56
This Airplane Received A Custom Disney Paint Job
Disney will accompany you from the beginning of your journey all the way to the final destination.
By Cathy Wu, Apr 26, 2016 11:52
Settling in the City: Eliminating Clutter in the Home
Turns out, decluttering is an art...Shirani Alfreds shows us how to master it.
By Shirani Alfreds, Apr 21, 2016 11:15
7 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep
Tricks to try to sleep better at night
By April Rixon, Mar 25, 2016 11:11
Urbanites Sky Walk
On May 30, Urban Family magazine and the Canton Tower joined hands and hearts to organize a fantastic fundraising event at the Sky Walk to help Hopeful Hearts Charity, which supports children with life-threatening heart diseases.
By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30
Students hacked into college website to help classmates skip PE
Two college students have been arrested after allegedly being paid by classmates to hack into the school's website to alter morning run records, Shanghai Daily reports.
By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30
Barks for the Brain: Why Having a Pet is Healthy
Neuroscientific research findings suggest that owning and caring for a pet can have a significant positive impact on the biochemical makeup of our brains.
By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Aug 04, 2015 17:52
Smooth Transition for Students During Their Journey of Learning and Growth
As an experienced school inspector, having worked for a number of school accreditation teams, I have learned that one of the issues I am most likely to end up commenting on in a school inspection report will be issues regarding transition and continuity o
By Urban Family, Jul 28, 2015 11:58
Recipe: Tataki Tuna with Avocado Sauce
A few weeks ago, Urban Family hosted a fun cooking class at Raphael's at Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel. Here is one of the recipes the ten families got to try out under the direction of chef Alejandro Pico Bellas.
By Urban Family, Jul 03, 2015 10:00
Peppa Pig enters China!
International kid favorite, Peppa Pig, is now hitting China where the show will be broadcasted on CCTV’s children’s channel, CCTV 14.
By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 09:53
Recipe: Salpicon Seafood Salad
A few weeks ago, Urban Family hosted a fun cooking class at Raphael's at Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2015 15:48
Recipe: Spanish Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho
A few weeks ago, Urban Family hosted a fun cooking class at Raphael's at Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel. Here is one of the recipes the ten families got to try out under the direction of chef Alejandro Pico Bellas. This cold tomato and strawberry soup
By Urban Family, Jun 08, 2015 13:09
Urban Family Travel - Myanmar, An Undiscovered Adventure
Despite a late emergence onto the tourist scene, Myanmar offers a surprisingly stress-free travel experience
By Urban Family, Sep 17, 2014 11:55
Urban Family Travel - Nepal's Himalayan Wonderland
A trip to Nepal is great for adventurous families and a magnificent way to introduce kids to the Himalayan landscape.
By Urban Family, Sep 17, 2014 11:52
Expat moms top the parenting game
Whilst western moms worry about which paediatrician they will see, vaccinations, circumcision, breastfeeding or formula they will use, expat moms must consider whether to take a taxi with their 2 year old on their lap, or whether to go outside when the po
By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2014 12:58
Fight the bite: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these handy tips
We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00
Fruit and Veg: Wash the pesticides away
Food safety is one of the top concerns of parents in Shanghai. One way to take control of food safety is learning how to properly wash your fruits and vegetables.
By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 14:00
Can TCM Cure Childhood Asthma?
Asthma comes in different forms and levels. While Western medicine merely controls attacks, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can cure the root of the asthma. Even in the most severe cases, a reduction in symptoms can usually be achieved.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:30
Students hacked into college website to help classmates skip PE
Two college students have been arrested after allegedly being paid by classmates to hack into the school's website to alter morning run records, Shanghai Daily reports.
By Urban Family, May 09, 2014 13:00
