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The Best Family Events in Shanghai

We have made a list of the best things to do with your family this week

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The Best Family Events in Shanghai

We have made a list of the best things to do with your family this week

The Best Family Events in Shanghai

We have made a list of the best things to do with your family this week

Stretch and Connect With Family Yoga

Whether you are an experienced yogi or have never done a downward dog, a family yoga practice can help parents and children unwind and connect.

By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:50

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine and your child

When should a child see a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor?

By Urban Family, May 13, 2014 15:00

Men undergo 'simulated childbirth' for Mother's Day

Volunteers in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province underwent simulated labour contractions Sunday to experience the pain of childbirth,

By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:50

C-Sections still favored by women giving birth in Shanghai

The Chinese government wants more women to undergo natural childbirth, but many mothers-to-be still prefer caesarean sections according to new figures

By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:00

Shanghai's best: Mother's Day Dining

Moms deserve a special treat this Mother's Day, we've hunted down the best deals in town

By Urban Family, May 07, 2014 16:18

China tightening control on imported baby powder

China has tightened controls on imports of infant formula

By Urban Family, May 01, 2014 12:00

Shanghai's Bird and Flower Markets

Among the best things about living in Shanghai are the bird and flower markets that scattered around town, carry much more than just birds and flowers.

By Urban Family, Apr 29, 2014 16:30

Shanghai Quiz: Test Your Local Knowledge

Think you know everything there is to know about Shanghai? Try our quiz full of fun facts.

By Urban Family, Apr 28, 2014 07:10

Shanghai's top summer camps

Warm weather and school holidays are nearing the horizon so Urban Family's rounded up the best summer camps in Shanghai to keep your little (or larger!) ones occupied.

By Urban Family, Apr 24, 2014 11:00

5 easy steps for healthier air and water

Don't let the sometimes shocking news about China's air and water quality to scare you away. Follow these simple solutions to ensure your family's safety.

By Urban Family, Apr 18, 2014 14:00

Brushing Up With Fluoride

Fluoride is an essential part of children’s dental health, helping to make your kids’ teeth stronger, which prevents decay. Nothing makes a parent prouder than hearing their child come from the dentist’s office flashing their pearly whites declaring, “No

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:50

Back To Basics: Feeding a Family in Shanghai

For a veteran Shanghai expat like me it is truly remarkable how far the grocery experience has evolved here in Shanghai. When I arrived here in 1996, food delivery meant you sent the ayi to the wet market and she brought the vegetables back to your hou

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:40