Newborns in China Enjoy Longer Healthy Lifespan than US

Chinese healthy life expectancy at birth has surpassed that of the US for the first time.

By Yuzhou Hu, Jun 05, 2018 15:54

Tickets to Earlybirds' Production of The Jungle Book On Sale Now

Grab a ticket to see Rudyard Kipling's classic story come to life onstage.

By That's Shanghai, Apr 11, 2018 15:19

The Importance of Self-Reading from an Early Age

From Early Reading to Reading for Life

By Frances Chen, Sep 14, 2017 13:45

Book Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

An extraordinary true story about an individual's power and inventiveness can change one's life and better the whole community. Ideal for children ages 10 to 14.

By Kendra Perkins, Jun 16, 2017 10:47

Advice From Dad: How Do I Prepare My Child for College?

Answering tough questions from a parent's perspective.

By Leonard Stanley, Jun 13, 2017 10:39

Dragon Mama: Panda Porn

How to breed pandas and other life lessons.

By Shirani Alfreds, Apr 24, 2017 09:53

Dad's Expertise: Lessons That Only Fathers Can Teach

By Paul Johnson, Mar 30, 2017 10:18

6 Places for Kids to Play Sports in Shanghai

Where your kids can get their game on.

By Alyssa Wieting, Feb 06, 2017 17:17

How to Keep Cultural Ties While Living Abroad

Living an international life.

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Dec 15, 2016 16:02

Our Favorite Things: The Marolho Family

On life and living in Shanghai.

By Urban Family, Nov 03, 2016 12:37

Wok It Out: How One Family Kept Their Relationship Close Through Food

We interview Sarah Leung of popular Asian food blog Woks of Life.

By Celina Huynh, May 31, 2016 16:19

Family 5: Charles Belin on Raising Shanghai Foodies

This F&B marketing guru tells us the best ways to pass on the good life to your kids

By Charles Belin, Mar 01, 2016 16:18

Feeling Gloomy? 3 Quick Facials for Tired Moms

All parents are sometimes in need of a quick pick-me-up. We tried out these three treatments, and must say we feel pretty refreshed.

By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 18:03

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

5 of the Best Specialty Museums in Shanghai

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

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

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

Bring out the tiger: Vintage Zoo Festival

Don your wildest animal/zoo outfit and immerse yourself in KTGA’s Second Summer Grand Bazaar.

By Urban Family, Jul 01, 2014 10:40

Kiddies Summer Wet Party at Paulaner!

Paulaner is offering the chance to escape Shanghai’s summer heat and get ready to kick off the vacation season with its refreshing annual Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party!

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2014 14:30

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