Urban Family Shanghai

Zuo Yuezi: An Ancient Postpartum Practice Adapted Over Time

Our look at the Chinese practice of zuo yuezi, the month after giving birth when a woman needs to heal from the birthing process.

By Alyssa Wieting, Apr 29, 2016 11:45

Worst Smog of the Year Recorded in Beijing

Northern and eastern China saw some of the worst smog recorded this year over the weekend.

By Bridget O'Donnell, Dec 01, 2015 12:00

Mom Blogger: Getting Trendy in Shanghai

Keeping up with fashion trends in China

By Urban Family, Oct 14, 2015 16:20

Urban Farming: Green Hope in Shanghai

How do you feel when seeing food scandals in China popping up as regular front-page stories? Scared? Angry? Hopeless?

By Ben Xie, Jul 30, 2015 15:24

Aerial Yoga, Combat and more at Shanghai's revamped Chi-Qi Wellness Studio

There's something for everyone at this colorful Jing’an wellbeing space

By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 18:09

Feeling Gloomy? 3 Quick Facials for Tired Moms

All parents are sometimes in need of a quick pick-me-up. We tried out these three treatments, and must say we feel pretty refreshed.

By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 18:03

Celebrate Children's Day at 10 Corso Como this weekend!

10 Corso Como is celebrating Children's Day with a kid's cooking lab, sign up now!

By Urban Family, May 27, 2015 09:19

Summer Festival at BISS Pudong, Saturday May 30

BISS Pudong’s Summer Festival kicks of on Saturday May 30 with fun games and activities for children of all ages.

By Urban Family, May 15, 2015 17:00

Disney to open largest ever store in Shanghai next week!

Disney fans unite! This could be the news that will keep you going while Shanghai Disney World is under construction.

By Urban Family, May 13, 2015 11:22

Shanghai's Best Mother's Day Activities 2015

We've rounded up the best of the city's activities: brunches, markets, cocktails, dinner and spa treats galore.

By Urban Family, May 07, 2015 14:27

Mom Blogger: Saying Goodbye

It’s that season again. The season when some of us are creating our packing lists for heading home for the summer and others are packing up for good.

By Urban Family, May 06, 2015 09:52

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

Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa

Looking for a tropical vacation in China? This place has you covered...

By Urban Family, Apr 28, 2015 10:03

The Many Faces of Nazi Germany talk at BIS, Wednesday 25 March.

Historian, writer and Cambridge University Lecturer Dr. Hester Vaizey will be visiting The British International School in Puxi on Wednesday the 25th and Thursday the 26th of March

By Urban Family, Mar 24, 2015 12:05

Asia Wellness Summit in Shanghai, March 28

Sprout Lifestyle and Pivot Marketing are hosting a wellness summit to get us all on a healtheir track for 2015.

By Urban Family, Mar 23, 2015 09:59

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

Awesome Kids Club Halloween Dungeon Party October 31

Awesome Kids Club's Dungeon Party returns to The Shelter for a fun and scary evening

By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 15:30

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.