Third Culture Kids - Bridging the Gap

Many expat parents find it difficult to understand and deal with the challenges of raising global-minded children. Not many people know the various psychological effects of growing up in a culture (or cultures) different to their own. 'Third Culture Kid'

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 16:10

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

Win! Painting class at Paintertainment Shanghai

Urban Family's weekly giveaway.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:00

Art supplies: The essential guide to help kids get creative at home

Most times, basics items - along with recycled objects and a few specialty materials - are all one needs for successful art making.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:00

Art classes: Disocver your inner Picasso

“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” --Pablo Picasso

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:50

Celebrate Dad

Don't forget this Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of all the ways you can treat Dad on his special day in Shanghai.

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 17:05

Life Saving Course in Shanghai

Britannica International School, Shanghai is pleased to offer the Royal Life Saving Society’s Bronze Medallion course here in Shanghai, June 21-22. The RLSSA Bronze Medallion is recognized as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. The award is r

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 11:42

Shanghais' best bookstores for kids

Top Picks for the best bookstores Shanghai has to offer

By Urban Family, May 13, 2014 15:00

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

Trains, Planes and Automobiles - Getting from A to B

The Urban Family run down on getting from A to B in Shanghai

By Urban Family, Apr 18, 2014 15:00

Kid-Friendly Libraries in Shanghai

For many foreign families in Shanghai, public libraries are one of the things kids and parents miss most from back home. While you won't find the same variety of books and activities in Shanghai, we found three libraries worth checking out.

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 11:13

Hiring Help: Ayis and Drivers to the Rescue

Our tips for getting the best help in Shanghai

By Urban Family, Apr 01, 2014 09:20

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