Shanghais' best bookstores for kids
Top Picks for the best bookstores Shanghai has to offer
By Urban Family, May 13, 2014 15:00
New IB Career-Related Program at SSIS
The Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS) just received its candidacy status for the new International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC). It is the first school in China to offer this new program for grades 11 and 12.
By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 19:00
Men undergo 'simulated childbirth' for Mother's Day
Volunteers in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province underwent simulated labour contractions Sunday to experience the pain of childbirth,
By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:50
C-Sections still favored by women giving birth in Shanghai
The Chinese government wants more women to undergo natural childbirth, but many mothers-to-be still prefer caesarean sections according to new figures
By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:00
Students hacked into college website to help classmates skip PE
Two college students have been arrested after allegedly being paid by classmates to hack into the school's website to alter morning run records, Shanghai Daily reports.
By Urban Family, May 09, 2014 13:00
Shanghai's best: Mother's Day Dining
Moms deserve a special treat this Mother's Day, we've hunted down the best deals in town
By Urban Family, May 07, 2014 16:18
Almost half' of urban Chinese kids using social media
Over 50 percent of Chinese children living in cities aged between 6-12 have social media or microblog accounts, the Global Times reports.
By Urban Family, May 06, 2014 16:00
Art Smart: Make a Monet inspired collage
Children are never too young to appreciate art. Using art history as her muse, every issue Colorbox Arts creator Monika Lin provides a project that can be done at home and incorporates a brief lesson.
By Urban Family, May 05, 2014 17:50
Kids in the Kitchen: Perfect Pancakes
How to turn a pancake into something special this Mother's Day
By Urban Family, May 05, 2014 17:00
China tightening control on imported baby powder
China has tightened controls on imports of infant formula
By Urban Family, May 01, 2014 12:00
Shanghai's Bird and Flower Markets
Among the best things about living in Shanghai are the bird and flower markets that scattered around town, carry much more than just birds and flowers.
By Urban Family, Apr 29, 2014 16:30
Shanghai Quiz: Test Your Local Knowledge
Think you know everything there is to know about Shanghai? Try our quiz full of fun facts.
By Urban Family, Apr 28, 2014 07:10
Shanghai's top summer camps
Warm weather and school holidays are nearing the horizon so Urban Family's rounded up the best summer camps in Shanghai to keep your little (or larger!) ones occupied.
By Urban Family, Apr 24, 2014 11:00
Trains, Planes and Automobiles - Getting from A to B
The Urban Family run down on getting from A to B in Shanghai
By Urban Family, Apr 18, 2014 15:00
5 easy steps for healthier air and water
Don't let the sometimes shocking news about China's air and water quality to scare you away. Follow these simple solutions to ensure your family's safety.
By Urban Family, Apr 18, 2014 14:00
Kid-Friendly Libraries in Shanghai
For many foreign families in Shanghai, public libraries are one of the things kids and parents miss most from back home. While you won't find the same variety of books and activities in Shanghai, we found three libraries worth checking out.
By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 11:13
Brushing Up With Fluoride
Fluoride is an essential part of children’s dental health, helping to make your kids’ teeth stronger, which prevents decay. Nothing makes a parent prouder than hearing their child come from the dentist’s office flashing their pearly whites declaring, “No
By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:50
Back To Basics: Feeding a Family in Shanghai
For a veteran Shanghai expat like me it is truly remarkable how far the grocery experience has evolved here in Shanghai. When I arrived here in 1996, food delivery meant you sent the ayi to the wet market and she brought the vegetables back to your hou
By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:40
The Homework Homestretch
Implementing these study tips will not only help students gain the most from their studies, they will also ensure that students set and develop good habits for college and beyond.
By Urban Family, Apr 15, 2014 14:50
Walk This Way: Family-Friendly Tours
Bogged down by the daily grind, it is all too easy to take the same old sights every day for granted. A walking tour provides a great way to discover or rediscover parts of the city that might otherwise be forgotten.
By Urban Family, Apr 15, 2014 14:50
