Urban Family Shanghai

Dad's Expertise: Lessons That Only Fathers Can Teach

By Paul Johnson, Mar 30, 2017 10:18

Shanghai Dads on How They Bond with Their Kids

Daddy and me.

By Alyssa Wieting, Mar 06, 2017 15:06

JZ Festival is Back This Weekend

It's a jazz thing.

By Andrew Chin, Oct 12, 2016 10:26

Where to Celebrate Easter with the Family in Shanghai

We've hunted and gathered events around town for you to celebrate Easter 2016.

By Urban Family, Mar 24, 2016 12:18

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

Father's Day Gifts: DIY Photo Message

Father’s Day is on June 21 and it’s about time to start thinking about gifts. Living in Shanghai, this part can be difficult because more stuff is often the last thing families need!

By Urban Family, Jun 15, 2015 10:26

Father’s Day at Le Royal Meridien

Dads get their day of celebration in June, and it’s the perfect opportunity to reach out and tell him how much he means to you. Whether he loves fine French cuisine, traditional Italian tastes or Cantonese delicacies, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai can offer

By Urban Family, Jun 10, 2015 10:08

East West Theatre's The Learned Ladies

Shanghai’s original English-language company, East West Theatre, returns to the stage this week. David Johansson (Almost, Maine) directs an adaptation of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies from June 18 to 23 at The Pearl. An outrageous farce, it follows young H

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 13:15

Green City Mini World Cup

Shanghai's Mini World Cup hosted by Green City and Urbanatomy Media kicked off over the weekend, June 14-15 in Jinqiao. The teams played through the heat while the kids had fun in the bouncy castles. A big thank you to all of the sponsors.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 12:43

Best in Show 2014 Submissions

As part of the <em>Urban Family </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

Langham Hotel 'Angels' Eyes' Painting Competition

On, Friday, June 13, students and teachers from the Luwan Special Needs Education School gathered at the Shanghai Langham Hotel at Xintiandi to participate in the official Angels’ Eyes painting competition. Fifteen students from this award-winning school

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 13:52