Dragon Mama: Lost in Translation

The struggle of learning the language in your host country.

By Shirani Alfreds, Mar 20, 2017 10:56

Dragon Mama: The Social Parent

What's okay to post publicly about our children?

By Shirani Alfreds, Feb 09, 2017 15:37

Dragon Mama: What Does it Mean to be Internationally National?

And where is 'home'?

By Shirani Alfreds, Jan 19, 2017 14:21

Dragon Mama: Time Out

Parents need time outs too.

By Shirani Alfreds, Jan 03, 2017 10:32

Dragon Mama: Balance and Trade-offs

Discovering the fine line of socializing kids and socializing for yourself.

By Shirani Alfreds, Nov 21, 2016 11:16

Dragon Mama: Losing Your Shit

Why can't we all pull it off as well as Princess Kate?

By Shirani Alfreds, Nov 02, 2016 16:01

Dragon Mama: The F-Word

Deciphering the children's 'code'.

By Shirani Alfreds, Oct 10, 2016 21:04

Dragon Mama: Mommy Style

Learning about your 'parenting' style.

By Shirani Alfreds, Sep 26, 2016 17:04

Dragon Mama: How Not To Travel with Kids

The Toddle Edition

By Shirani Alfreds, Sep 18, 2016 10:15

Dragon Mama: Parenting Time-Outs

There will be times when you need a summer break of your own from being a parent.

By Shirani Alfreds, Aug 19, 2016 15:04

Dragon Mama: The ‘Us’ and the ‘Them’

Our Dragon Mama's motherly instincts kick in when she has to take her child to the doctor's office.

By Shirani Alfreds, Jul 21, 2016 07:59

Dragon Mama: Next-It

Our "Dragon Mama" blogger Shirani Alfreds learns to deal with friends who have become family leaving Shanghai.

By Shirani Alfreds, Jul 11, 2016 13:12

The Ultimate Family-Friendly Shanghai Pool Guide

Dive right in...

By Caleb Jasso, Jun 21, 2016 13:33

Dragon Mama: Strange in Shanghai

Our "Dragon Mama" blogger Shirani Alfreds plays a game of "How Far Can I Take This?"

By Shirani Alfreds, Jun 14, 2016 15:12

'How To Train Your Dragon 2' in Shanghai Theaters

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Shanghai movie theaters August 14

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 12:20

The Ultimate Guide to Shanghai's Swimming Pools 2019

Where to keep cool this summer!

By Urban Family, Jun 03, 2019 09:40

6 Family-Friendly Swimming Pools Around Shanghai

Best swimming pools for kids around the city!

By Urban Family, May 17, 2019 17:43

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Around China: The Old Town of Lijiang

Step back in time

By Natalie Foxwell, Nov 07, 2018 11:22

Instagram of the Week: @runwild.mychild

Our favorite pic of the week!

By Mandy Tie, May 18, 2018 12:23

The 5 Best Family Events in Shanghai This Week

We have made a list of the best things to do with your family this week.

By Yuzhou Hu, Jan 15, 2018 12:05

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