Jiashan Market back September 6!
Jiashan Saturday Market returns after their summer break to bring you some of Shanghai's best artisan produce and handmade crafts.
By Urban Family, Aug 27, 2014 15:00
Museum Review: Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum
Marvel fans get ready. There is a place where you can celebrate the superheroes and villains you’ve been worshipping since you were a kid.
By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 11:30
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
This Weekend! What's Cookin' On Deck?
Kate & Kimi and Andes Premium Catch have teamed up to throw Shanghai's first community food fair!
By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:00
Restaurant Review: Pastamania
Affordable and fun Italian dining for all the family.
By Nuna Atadja, Aug 19, 2014 15:35
Family getaways at the Hyatt Regency Resort, Chongming
Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, Chongming Island is dotted with national parks and organic farms.
By Urban Family, Aug 19, 2014 14:11
Win! Hair cuts for kids worth RMB228 each at Qkuts!
Urban Family has 3 hair cuts including washing and styling valued at 228RMB each up for grabs.
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 17:02
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
Enjoying Shanghai Street Food Safely
Urban Family's top tips for eating Shanghai street food safely.
By Urban Family, Jul 15, 2014 15:06
Lead Poisoning Prevention: Limit Your Child's Exposure
Lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health. Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead than adults and lead exposure can leave lasting damage to a child’s developing nervous system and other organs.
By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00
Ready, Set, Swim! Poolside safety this summer
Having constant exposure to water will help children be comfortable and safe in a swimming pool. Here's out tips for water safety.
By Urban Family, Jun 26, 2014 15:00
BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna
“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce
By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09
Win! Painting class at Paintertainment Shanghai
Urban Family's weekly giveaway.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:00
Urban Family Parenting Lunch: June 24
Join us as life skills experts Yuliana Chernomord and Jeff Tan share financial tips and tools for kids of all ages at the second in a series of parenting lunches hosted by Urban Family.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:55
Art classes: Disocver your inner Picasso
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” --Pablo Picasso
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:50
Best in Show 2014 Submissions
As part of the <em>Urban Family </em>arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. Here is slideshow of a selection of submissions.
By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:31
Best in Show 2014 Winners
As part of the Urban Family arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. We were overwhelmed by the response. We received 110 works from seven different
By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:19
Life Saving Course in Shanghai
Britannica International School, Shanghai is pleased to offer the Royal Life Saving Society’s Bronze Medallion course here in Shanghai, June 21-22. The RLSSA Bronze Medallion is recognized as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. The award is r
By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 11:42
Just For Fun: How Local Are You?
Questions to test just how much influence China has had on you.
By Urban Family, May 28, 2014 15:46
One child policy worsens midwife shortage
A change in China's one child policy is set to put an even bigger strain on the country's midwives, china.org.cn reports.
By Urban Family, May 21, 2014 15:40
