Travel Tips: Know Before You Go!

Urban Family's Tips to keep your travel as smooth and stress free as possible

By Urban Family, Sep 02, 2014 15:31

WIN! Travel Cubes for your October Vacation!

Get your family and luggage organised with these awesome travel cubes from Shanghai United Family Hospital.

By Urban Family, Sep 02, 2014 15:00

Jiashan Market back September 6!

Jiashan Saturday Market returns after their summer break to bring you some of Shanghai's best artisan produce and handmade crafts.

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:00

Museum Review: Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum

Marvel fans get ready. There is a place where you can celebrate the superheroes and villains you’ve been worshipping since you were a kid.

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 11:30

Kiddies Summer Wet Party Part 2 at Paulaner!

Paulaner Shanghai's flagship outlet on Fenyang Road will host part two of it's Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party this weekend as a refreshing way to kick off the new school year!

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 11:30

Family getaways at the Hyatt Regency Resort, Chongming

Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, Chongming Island is dotted with national parks and organic farms.

By Urban Family, Aug 19, 2014 14:11

Win! Hair cuts for kids worth RMB228 each at Qkuts!

Urban Family has 3 hair cuts including washing and styling valued at 228RMB each up for grabs.

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 17:02

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

BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna

“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce

By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09

Best in Show 2014 Submissions

As part of the&nbsp;<em>Urban Family&nbsp;</em>arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. Here is slideshow of a selection of submissions.

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:31

Best in Show 2014 Winners

As part of the Urban Family arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. We were overwhelmed by the response. We received 110 works from seven different

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:19

Just For Fun: How Local Are You?

Questions to test just how much influence China has had on you.

By Urban Family, May 28, 2014 15:46

One child policy worsens midwife shortage

A change in China's one child policy is set to put an even bigger strain on the country's midwives, china.org.cn reports.

By Urban Family, May 21, 2014 15:40

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

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

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