Vote in the Young Eyes Photography Competition

Time to choose your favorites!

By Urban Family, Mar 28, 2016 20:39

Coming Soon: Voting for the Young Eyes Photo Contest

We're hosting a photography competition and exhibition for talented youngsters in Shanghai, and soon it will be time to choose your favorites!

By Urban Family, Mar 26, 2016 16:26

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

BLOG: Tiger Father: The Tyranny of Christmas

A time for presents and pressure...

By Trevor Marshallsea, Dec 09, 2015 10:20

China May Have Recorded Worst Pollution Ever

Air quality is reaching an all time low.

By Ella Wong, Nov 18, 2015 13:30

Thanksgiving Day Guide in Shanghai

Check out our full list of Thanksgiving Day restaurants, takeaways, and treats to satisfy you this holiday!

By Urban Family, Nov 13, 2015 10:00

Mom Blogger: Dying a slow death on the Chinese Internet

Most of the time I just want to throw an epic tantrum worthy of my 2 year old when the internet slows down to a crawl.

By Urban Family, Sep 06, 2015 12:10

Tiger Father: What's For Dinner?

How to Keep the Kids Full, Everyday

By Trevor Marshallsea, Aug 21, 2015 09:50

Private Tour: Wulai Hot Springs and Aboriginal experience

A perfect experience for families or groups visiting Taiwan, this tour lets you explore the Atayal tribe while the beauty of nature at the Wenshan Farm Jungle, Wulai Waterfall and Bitan Green Lake creates a perfect backdrop for a fun full day outing in Ta

By Urban Family, Aug 05, 2015 11:59

The Love Drug: We are All Addicts

Although the concept of romantic love is believed to be only 800 years old, our brains and bodies are hardwired to love. Whether romantic love has existed for only a handful of centuries or since the dawn of man, humanity has wasted little time pouncing u

By Matt Kuykendall, Jul 23, 2015 17:05

Lizzy’s All-Natural: Super Healthy Smoothies

“These are smoothies, not juices. We blend all the fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins and superfoods in a blender and bottle it, basically like a pre-digested salad that you can drink any time of day.” - Elizabeth Schieffelin on her new smoothie store Liz

By Betty Richardson, Jul 22, 2015 11:15

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

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

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

Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair (May 30-31)

The yearly SHKP Reading Club Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair is taking place for the third time, this time sponsored by Sung Hong Kai Properties Reading Club. Following the theme “Let’s Play Together!”, the fair takes advantage of Shanghai Culture Squar

By Urban Family, May 19, 2015 17:17

Awesome Kids Club October Holiday Camps

October Holiday is drawing closer and it's time for another Awesome Camp.

By Urban Family, Sep 17, 2014 14:40

Weekend Waffle at the Kerry Centre!

Shanghai’s 1st carnival for the trend-conscious family returns to Jing An Kerry Centre Piazza, this time with a fun and funky mid-autumn festival theme.

By Urban Family, Sep 03, 2014 15:58

China Travel: Yunnan

Scenic Highlands Full of Diversity

By Urban Family, Sep 02, 2014 14:08

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

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