Urban Family Shanghai

No Evidence' Pollution Caused 500 Students To Be Seriously Ill

Contradicting stories behind the illness of students

By Josh Peachey, Sep 02, 2016 11:33

We're Hiring! Urban Family PRD Editor

Want to work for China's number one English-language media company?

By Urban Family, Apr 15, 2016 17:09

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

Behind the Scenes of an Animal Adoption Event with YCIS Student Reiren

Reiren, a Year 12 student at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has recently been using her language skills to help animals and families in Shanghai. Since last October, she has been volunteering at a local Japanese animal organization call

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2015 10:43

Grand Opening of EIC Yangpu Campus

With already 4 campuses at People Square, Xujiahui, Gubei and Pudong in Shanghai, EIC Group is happy to announce a new campus opening on May 29, 2015 in Yangpu District.

By Urban Family, Jun 05, 2015 10:33

Shanghai Summer Camp Roundup

Still haven't made any summer plans for the kid's? Here's a list of some of the best camps on offer in Shanghai this summer.

By Urban Family, May 15, 2015 12:43

Toddlers and TVs

Groundbreaking study shows technology helps infants learn sign language

By Urban Family, Feb 13, 2015 12:00

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

Shanghai's Best Art Museums

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

The summer slide: Keeping young minds active this vacation

Students of all ages digress two to three months in their academic skills during the summer if they do not have intellectual stimulation

By Urban Family, Jun 19, 2014 18:00

East West Theatre's The Learned Ladies

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