Urban Family Shanghai

Dad Advice: How Can I Help My Kids Balance School and Hobbies?

Got a question? Ask Leonard. This month, how to help your kids balance their schoolwork and extracurriculars.

By Leonard Stanley, May 01, 2016 13:56

Settling in the City: Eliminating Clutter in the Home

Turns out, decluttering is an art...Shirani Alfreds shows us how to master it.

By Shirani Alfreds, Apr 21, 2016 11:15

How-to Guide: How to Use Taobao

A must-read guide on how to use Taobao.

By Cathy Wu, Apr 20, 2016 15:03

Win! A Family Trip to Taiwan with Topology Travel

Find out how to win a family trip to Taiwan.

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2015 14:20

Tips from a Teacher - Summer Studies for Young Kids

Here are some “Tips from a Teacher” about how to get that extra review and practice at home this summer.

By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 17:57

Mom Blogger: How to Survive the Rainy Season

I will admit, of all the seasons in Shanghai rainy season is my least favorite. I have this thing about being damp. Even if it’s hot outside, if I’m damp, I’m miserable.

By Urban Family, Jun 03, 2015 13:22

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

Workshop: How to Bully-Proof Your Children

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

Mom Blogger: How to Manage a Bad Day in China

Urban Family's mom blogger Nicole Chia on how to cope when you're having a bad China day.

By Urban Family, Sep 03, 2014 15:23

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

Fight the bite: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these handy tips

We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.

By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00

Fruit and Veg: Wash the pesticides away

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