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

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

Once Upon a Mattress: A Fairy Tale Ending

Being a part of Concordia’s 2015 spring musical, Once Upon A Mattress, was absolutely magical—and not just because it’s a fairy tale. As a cast member, it’s amazing how quickly the five months of rehearsal whirl by.

By Urban Family, Jun 04, 2015 10:44

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

Banish Boring Lunches

Lunch break is time away from class, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less educational. Creative meals can spark your child’s imagination and are sure to open up their attitude toward new foods in the future.

By Kirk Chu, Aug 19, 2014 16:00

8 of Shanghai's Best Parks

Time to let the kids run free at some of Shanghai's most popular parks. Here's our pick of the best.

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

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

Best in Show 2014 Submissions

As part of the&nbsp;<em>Urban Family&nbsp;</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

Brushing Up With Fluoride

Fluoride is an essential part of children’s dental health, helping to make your kids’ teeth stronger, which prevents decay. Nothing makes a parent prouder than hearing their child come from the dentist’s office flashing their pearly whites declaring, “No

By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:50

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