Giant 5-Story Slide Set to Open in Shanghai Mall

You may want to hold off on this new attraction for the kids...

By Angus Stewart, Feb 16, 2016 14:37

Date Night: Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen

Call the ayi, leave the kids at home for a night and enjoy some much needed one-on-one time with your significant other.

By Alyssa Wieting, Jan 15, 2016 11:09

Date Night: elEFANTE

Leave the kids at home and treat yourselves to a fantastic date night!

By Alyssa Wieting, Nov 19, 2015 09:40

Tiger Father: What's For Dinner?

How to Keep the Kids Full, Everyday

By Trevor Marshallsea, Aug 21, 2015 09:50

Shanghai’s Disneyland Focusing on Local Needs

How the future Shanghai theme park will attract national visitors

By Urban Family, Aug 05, 2015 12:30

Smooth Transition for Students During Their Journey of Learning and Growth

As an experienced school inspector, having worked for a number of school accreditation teams, I have learned that one of the issues I am most likely to end up commenting on in a school inspection report will be issues regarding transition and continuity o

By Urban Family, Jul 28, 2015 11:58

AKSIL Teams Enjoy Huge Success in Shanghai’s SIYSL 2014/15 Soccer League

Teams from AKSIL (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were hugely successful in the Shanghai International Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) 2014/15, picking up the championship prizes in the Division 1 competition for years U10, U12 and U14. AKSIL team

By Urban Family, Jul 01, 2015 10:27

Dulwich Students Building an Orphanage in Uganda

A team of students and teachers from Dulwich College Shanghai are working alongside Peace and Golden Magezi in Bukinda, Uganda, in order to build, support and run an orphanage that will give 40 kids some hope of love, family and education for the future.

By Urban Family, Jun 29, 2015 13:22

Peppa Pig enters China!

International kid favorite, Peppa Pig, is now hitting China where the show will be broadcasted on CCTV’s children’s channel, CCTV 14.

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 09:53

Rain, Rain and More Rain – Creative Indoor Fun

Rainy day? Stuck with your kids inside your house? Don’t let this stop you from doing something fun! Here are some ideas for a great time indoors!

By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2015 13:00

Mom Blogger: The Thing I look Forward To Most

Summer brings a lot of excitement to Shanghai. Whether you’re leaving for good, have a child who’s graduating school, or getting ready for a summer vacation; this time of year is all about chaotic last minute lunch dates and trips to the fake market (agai

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2015 10:19

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 Gifts: DIY Photo Message

Father’s Day is on June 21 and it’s about time to start thinking about gifts. Living in Shanghai, this part can be difficult because more stuff is often the last thing families need!

By Urban Family, Jun 15, 2015 10:26

AKSIL Big Success in Youth Soccer

Top-level soccer players from several AKSIL Teams (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were highly successful this past weekend (23-24 May) at the Novozymes Cup 2015 Tournament hosted by Sports Beijing.

By Urban Family, Jun 02, 2015 11:09

Petit Bateau Opening at the Kerry Centre

On Saturday May 30, French clothing brand Petit Bateau held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new flagship store at Jing An Kerry Centre.

By Urban Family, Jun 01, 2015 12:35

20 organizing hacks for every parent

We all know kids tend to make a mess within five minutes from stepping into a room. There is no need to worry too much about it; a warm and inviting home doesn’t have to be perfect, but using some simple organizing and time saving tricks will give you som

By Urban Family, May 27, 2015 09:55

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

Forever Young @ Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel

Everyone still has an inner child and what better way to enjoy your youth and a day with your kids than with the Children’s Day Buffet at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel’s Brassiere.

By Urban Family, May 26, 2015 11:13

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

Take it Outside!

Summer is here and we should all be outside enjoying the beautiful weather before it gets too hot. Kids need to have some nature experiences and even if you live in Shanghai it is possible to have some outdoorsy fun!

By Urban Family, May 22, 2015 18:03

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