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By Urban Family, Mar 11, 2015 12:42

Mom Blogger: How did this happen - School Edition

Nicole Chia about becoming a soccer mom

By Urban Family, Jan 22, 2015 10:19

Mom Blogger: The Shanghai Christmas

Nicole Chia about staying put for the holidays

By Urban Family, Dec 16, 2014 11:07

Shanghai Mama's 8th Annual Party

Shanghai Mamas is throwing their 8th Annual Party and it's bigger and better than ever!

By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 16:28

Where to Find a Costume in Shanghai

Get your spook on in Shanghai this Halloween

By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 15:00

Daytrip: Take the Kids to their Food Source This Autumn

Shanghai may be one of the largest urban landscapes in the world, but it is also home to more than 330,000 hectares of farmland and boasts one of the highest yields per unit of crops in the country due to loamy soils and a sub-tropical climate.

By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 15:00

Mom Blogger: Get Out of Dodge!

Spending the Chinese holiday at home? No problem. Mom blogger shares her tips on avoiding the crowds and making the most of your holiday at home.

By Urban Family, Sep 26, 2014 13:10

Mom Blogger: Getting Artsy

Mom blogger Nicole Chia comes clean on her crafting obsession and shares some tips for DIY projects in Shanghai.

By Urban Family, Sep 17, 2014 12:00

Mom Blogger: What to Wear?

Mom blogger Nicole Chia ponders what to wear in Shanghai's humidity and often unpredictable weather.

By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2014 12:20

Weekend Waffle at the Kerry Centre!

Shanghai’s 1st carnival for the trend-conscious family returns to Jing An Kerry Centre Piazza, this time with a fun and funky mid-autumn festival theme.

By Urban Family, Sep 03, 2014 15:58

Mom Blogger: How to Manage a Bad Day in China

Urban Family's mom blogger Nicole Chia on how to cope when you're having a bad China day.

By Urban Family, Sep 03, 2014 15:23

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

Mom Blogger: Returning to Shanghai

Urban Family's new mom blogger Nicole Chia shares her amusing insight into beating jet lag with kids after returning to Shanghai from her summer break.

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:30

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

Philippines Vacation Inspiration - Cebu

Looking for a tranquil island retreat for the whole family? Look no further than Cebu in the Philippines.

By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 14:00

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

5 of the Best Specialty Museums in Shanghai

The dog days of summer are here. While most people are away on holidays, there’s still plenty to discover during before school starts.

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:30

Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia

Urban Family mom blogger Nicole Chia shares some of her thoughts when she first arrived in Shanghai

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:20

Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia

I remember being bewildered by this big grey city, full of people that spoke a really difficult language that I had no idea how to navigate. All my life I had lived in Toronto, Canada, so I mean, I’m used to cities, but never had I lived in somewhere so a

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:11

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