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

Turn up the romance!

How to create the perfect Valentine's Day as parents

By Urban Family, Feb 12, 2015 14:20

Learning Music: Nurturing the Muse

So you've signed up your child for lessons on a musical instrument? What every parent should know.

By Urban Family, Dec 16, 2014 11:38

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

China Travel: Yunnan

Scenic Highlands Full of Diversity

By Urban Family, Sep 02, 2014 14:08

Lead Poisoning Prevention: Limit Your Child's Exposure

Lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health. Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead than adults and lead exposure can leave lasting damage to a child’s developing nervous system and other organs.

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

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

Ready, Set, Swim! Poolside safety this summer

Having constant exposure to water will help children be comfortable and safe in a swimming pool. Here's out tips for water safety.

By Urban Family, Jun 26, 2014 15:00

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

Almost half' of urban Chinese kids using social media

Over 50 percent of Chinese children living in cities aged between 6-12 have social media or microblog accounts, the Global Times reports.

By Urban Family, May 06, 2014 16:00

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