Expat 101: Tips for Newcomers to Shanghai

New to Shanghai? These are what you need to know!

By Dr. Jack Chen, May 23, 2017 15:07

Adult Book Review: Once Upon An Expat

An entertaining collection of stories from trailing spouses who have raised their kids in foreign countries.

By Ilona Dielis, Apr 20, 2017 09:26

Win! Tickets to the Expat Show Shanghai

Our win of the week!

By Urban Family, Aug 22, 2016 10:57

Power Mom: Expat Blind Dating Misery

New Blogger: Rachelle Blasingame

By Urban Family, Feb 27, 2015 10:47

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

Dragon Mama: The Exbrat Syndrome

How to raise grounded children!

By Shirani Alfreds, Oct 12, 2018 12:49

Book Review: Lisa Ferland - Knocked Up Abroad

A great read for expat parents!

By Alyssa Wieting, Jul 26, 2016 14:35

Mom Blogger: The Thing About Uber

Nicole Chia muses on the car service taking Shanghai by storm

By Urban Family, May 12, 2015 12:32

Mom Blogger: The Awkward Greeting

How do you greet new friends in the expat world? As Nicole Chia finds out, it can be a minefield...

By Urban Family, Apr 29, 2015 09:50

Power Mom: The Trailing Spouse

Rachelle Blasingame on Balancing Family, Marriage and Work

By Urban Family, Apr 07, 2015 15:32

Mom Blogger: The Halloween Spirit in Shanghai

Coming to Shanghai I figured that Halloween was one of those worldwide phenomena that people just participate in everywhere. Turns out Shanghai kind of doesn’t.

By Urban Family, Oct 14, 2014 14:31

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

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

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