Robert Pereira, an international educational consultant and author of Why We Bully, is coming to Shanghai. Join in one of his workshops Oct 24 or 25 to learn more.
By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 12:57
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
The world-famous Vienna Boys' Choir is here to serenade you in Shanghai!
By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2014 14:43
The ISTA Performing Arts Academy Shanghai has announced new dates for their extra-curricular performing arts classes this winter.
By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2014 13:59
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
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
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
Although the process of selecting the food to fill your fridge is complicated by an abundance of horror stories from bird flu infected chicken to hormone infused milk - there is no shortage of organic options in Shanghai.
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 15:45
Where to go for a bite to eat with your furry friends
By Urban Family, Jul 16, 2014 15:00
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
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
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
Shanghai’s original English-language company, East West Theatre, returns to the stage this week. David Johansson (Almost, Maine) directs an adaptation of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies from June 18 to 23 at The Pearl. An outrageous farce, it follows young H
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 13:15
Food safety is one of the top concerns of parents in Shanghai. One way to take control of food safety is learning how to properly wash your fruits and vegetables.
By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 14:00
From a nutritional perspective, all cow’s milk is basically the same for major nutrients; it is in the processing of milk that questions arise.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 13:00
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
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
How to turn a pancake into something special this Mother's Day
By Urban Family, May 05, 2014 17:00
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