Behind the Scenes of an Animal Adoption Event with YCIS Student Reiren

Reiren, a Year 12 student at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has recently been using her language skills to help animals and families in Shanghai. Since last October, she has been volunteering at a local Japanese animal organization call

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2015 10:43

Mom Blogger: Taking My Fitness to the next Level

When you’re a mom sometimes you forget to do things for yourself. Your days are filled with getting kids dressed, taking kids to school, doing grocery shopping to make sure the kids have enough of whatever they’ve decided to only eat this week, picking up

By Urban Family, May 25, 2015 17:50

Wellington College 1 Year!

Shanghai's only school cricket pitch saw over 800 of the Wellington Community celebrating the end of the College's first year last weekend. The Summer Fayre was filled with student- and parent organized games and activities, and a handful of Shanghai's lo

By Urban Family, May 21, 2015 16:04

Once Upon a time in Shanghai

WISS Hosts the ISTA Middle School Festival, February 6 – 8th

By Urban Family, May 21, 2015 10:59

Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair (May 30-31)

The yearly SHKP Reading Club Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair is taking place for the third time, this time sponsored by Sung Hong Kai Properties Reading Club. Following the theme “Let’s Play Together!”, the fair takes advantage of Shanghai Culture Squar

By Urban Family, May 19, 2015 17:17

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

Shanghai Summer Camp Roundup

Still haven't made any summer plans for the kid's? Here's a list of some of the best camps on offer in Shanghai this summer.

By Urban Family, May 15, 2015 12:43

Spring Fling Fair

Britannica Event March 27

By Urban Family, Mar 24, 2015 16:52

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

Shanghai Centre Family Fun Fair

Sunday activities for the family

By Urban Family, Mar 16, 2015 15:04

Wellington College Arts Festival

Upcoming Events

By Urban Family, Mar 06, 2015 11:03

Pass Love On!

Charity event at New Pathway

By Urban Family, Feb 25, 2015 12:18

Pass Love On!

Charity event at New Pathway

By Urban Family, Feb 25, 2015 12:15

Jack and the Beanstalk at Wellington College

Urban Family visits the Wellington theater

By Urban Family, Dec 16, 2014 12:07

Concordia Presents: NASA Engineer Tracy Drain

Don't miss Concordia International School Shanghai's special guest speaker, Tracy Drain, this Friday, Oct 17 at 7pm.

By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 12:29

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

Wellington College International Shanghai Officially Opens!

Monday 25th August saw the anticipated opening of Wellington College International Shanghai

By Urban Family, Sep 02, 2014 15:19

Kiddies Summer Wet Party Part 2 at Paulaner!

Paulaner Shanghai's flagship outlet on Fenyang Road will host part two of it's Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party this weekend as a refreshing way to kick off the new school year!

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

Third Culture Kids - Bridging the Gap

Many expat parents find it difficult to understand and deal with the challenges of raising global-minded children. Not many people know the various psychological effects of growing up in a culture (or cultures) different to their own. 'Third Culture Kid'

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 16:10

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