Private Tour: Wulai Hot Springs and Aboriginal experience
A perfect experience for families or groups visiting Taiwan, this tour lets you explore the Atayal tribe while the beauty of nature at the Wenshan Farm Jungle, Wulai Waterfall and Bitan Green Lake creates a perfect backdrop for a fun full day outing in Ta
By Urban Family, Aug 05, 2015 11:59
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
Summer Recipe: 5-Step Nutty Avocado & Egg Salad
The summer heat calls for light, nutritious and refreshing food; try this summer recipe from Fields China!
By Magdalena Skalkowska, Aug 03, 2015 10:36
Urban Farming: Green Hope in Shanghai
How do you feel when seeing food scandals in China popping up as regular front-page stories? Scared? Angry? Hopeless?
By Ben Xie, Jul 30, 2015 15:24
Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup
Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:
By Urban Family, Jul 29, 2015 15:51
Vacation in Paradise
Palawan: The Last Frontier of the Philippines
By Urban Family, Jul 28, 2015 12:16
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
The Love Drug: We are All Addicts
Although the concept of romantic love is believed to be only 800 years old, our brains and bodies are hardwired to love. Whether romantic love has existed for only a handful of centuries or since the dawn of man, humanity has wasted little time pouncing u
By Matt Kuykendall, Jul 23, 2015 17:05
Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup
Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:
By Urban Family, Jul 22, 2015 14:49
Lizzy’s All-Natural: Super Healthy Smoothies
“These are smoothies, not juices. We blend all the fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins and superfoods in a blender and bottle it, basically like a pre-digested salad that you can drink any time of day.” - Elizabeth Schieffelin on her new smoothie store Liz
By Betty Richardson, Jul 22, 2015 11:15
Cat Lover and Part-time Shanghai Resident
Meet Valentina, PPAR Shelter Volunteer
By Urban Family, Jul 21, 2015 15:52
YCIS Director Receives Third Honorary Degree and Global Recognition
Dr. Betty Chan Po-king, Director and School Supervisor of Yew Chung International School (YCIS), one of the leading international school networks in China and Hong Kong, has been awarded honorary degrees on three continents – North America, Asia, and now
By Urban Family, Jul 20, 2015 15:23
Mom Blogger: Volvo Front Seat Probably Safe
If you have been anywhere close to social media this week you'll know that Volvo Europe has released a YouTube video about their new concept car and it's making parents all over the place heads’ explode.
By Urban Family, Jul 17, 2015 11:45
Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup
Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:
By Urban Family, Jul 15, 2015 12:00
Aerial Yoga, Combat and more at Shanghai's revamped Chi-Qi Wellness Studio
There's something for everyone at this colorful Jing’an wellbeing space
By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 18:09
Feeling Gloomy? 3 Quick Facials for Tired Moms
All parents are sometimes in need of a quick pick-me-up. We tried out these three treatments, and must say we feel pretty refreshed.
By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 18:03
Tips from a Teacher - Summer Studies for Young Kids
Here are some “Tips from a Teacher” about how to get that extra review and practice at home this summer.
By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 17:57
Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup
Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:
By Urban Family, Jul 08, 2015 12:00
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
Mom Blogger: A Splash in Shanghai
Getting sick of the wet weather yet? I bet you are! But don’t worry – after all this rain is done Shanghai will turn into a terribly hot desert of sun and unbearable humidity. Gotta love summer!
By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2015 10:11
