Private Tour: Wulai Hot Springs and Aboriginal experience

A perfect experience for families or groups visiting Taiwan, this tour lets you explore the Atayal tribe while the beauty of nature at the Wenshan Farm Jungle, Wulai Waterfall and Bitan Green Lake creates a perfect backdrop for a fun full day outing in Ta

By Urban Family, Aug 05, 2015 11:59

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

Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup

Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:

By Urban Family, Jul 15, 2015 12:00

Urban Family Shanghai - Weekly Event Roundup

Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this week's events:

By Urban Family, Jul 08, 2015 12:00

Shanghai by Bike - WeeRide

Shanghai is a city best seen by bicycle according to many. Without the crowds of people, careless taxi drivers and traffic congestion, riding a bicycle has many pros.

By Urban Family, Jun 15, 2015 12:21

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

Once Upon a Mattress: A Fairy Tale Ending

Being a part of Concordia’s 2015 spring musical, Once Upon A Mattress, was absolutely magical—and not just because it’s a fairy tale. As a cast member, it’s amazing how quickly the five months of rehearsal whirl by.

By Urban Family, Jun 04, 2015 10:44

Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries

Advice from a Certified Athletic Trainer on how to avoid sports related injuries.

By Jared Maisel, Apr 16, 2015 15:54

Could an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?

By Dr. Amali Sajeewika

By Dr. Amali Sajeewika, Mar 27, 2015 12:40

Wellington College Arts Festival

Upcoming Events

By Urban Family, Mar 06, 2015 11:03

A Colorful Cultural Holiday

Wellington College celebrates its first Chinese New Year

By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2015 10:00

Turn up the romance!

How to create the perfect Valentine's Day as parents

By Urban Family, Feb 12, 2015 14:20

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: The Halloween Spirit in Shanghai

Coming to Shanghai I figured that Halloween was one of those worldwide phenomena that people just participate in everywhere. Turns out Shanghai kind of doesn’t.

By Urban Family, Oct 14, 2014 14:31

Vienna Boys' Choir Perform in Shanghai!

The world-famous Vienna Boys' Choir is here to serenade you in Shanghai!

By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2014 14:43

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

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

Summer Camp for chess lovers

Fancy improving your skills and practising against people your age? The Shanghai Chess Academy comes to the rescue with their Summer Camp

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Shanghai's Best Art Museums

The city’s art scene is booming making this the perfect time explore the multitude of museums, sculptures and galleries around town.

By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:00

Fete de la Musique

Shanghai's going to be in a musical mood when this worldwide celebration of music returns to the city for the fifth straight year. Expect plenty of free concerts and music performances, from Pudong to Songjiang, from large outdoor public spaces to intimat

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:37

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