China Air Pollution Update: mapped, color-coded and in real time
The air pollution map released last week has nothing on this. These new maps are in real time.
By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2015 13:20
Map shows worst places in China for air pollution
A new map has been published to show the extent of air pollution throughout China.
By Urban Family, Sep 01, 2015 14:40
Food For Thought
The association between dietary habits and a child's mental wellbeing are stronger than we thought.
By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Aug 17, 2015 15:20
Barks for the Brain: Why Having a Pet is Healthy
Neuroscientific research findings suggest that owning and caring for a pet can have a significant positive impact on the biochemical makeup of our brains.
By Dr. Nate Balfanz, Aug 04, 2015 17:52
Urban Farming: Green Hope in Shanghai
How do you feel when seeing food scandals in China popping up as regular front-page stories? Scared? Angry? Hopeless?
By Ben Xie, Jul 30, 2015 15:24
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
Mom Blogger: Taking My Fitness to the next Level
When you’re a mom sometimes you forget to do things for yourself. Your days are filled with getting kids dressed, taking kids to school, doing grocery shopping to make sure the kids have enough of whatever they’ve decided to only eat this week, picking up
By Urban Family, May 25, 2015 17:50
Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries
Advice from a Certified Athletic Trainer on how to avoid sports related injuries.
By Jared Maisel, Apr 16, 2015 15:54
Could an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
By Dr. Amali Sajeewika
By Dr. Amali Sajeewika, Mar 27, 2015 12:40
Canadian Lobster or Blueberries from Chile? Get it Online!
Online Food Retail Increases in China
By Urban Family, Mar 02, 2015 16:50
Toddlers and TVs
Groundbreaking study shows technology helps infants learn sign language
By Urban Family, Feb 13, 2015 12:00
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
Fete de la Musique
Shanghai's going to be in a musical mood when this worldwide celebration of music returns to the city for the fifth straight year. Expect plenty of free concerts and music performances, from Pudong to Songjiang, from large outdoor public spaces to intimat
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:37
Touring 'panda' exhibition to highlight environmental protection
One hundred pandas made from bamboo were put on display at Shanghai's Jing'an Kerry Centre on Monday to raise public awareness of environmental protection.
By Urban Family, Jun 04, 2014 18:35
Fruit and Veg: Wash the pesticides away
Food safety is one of the top concerns of parents in Shanghai. One way to take control of food safety is learning how to properly wash your fruits and vegetables.
By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 14:00
Stretch and Connect With Family Yoga
Whether you are an experienced yogi or have never done a downward dog, a family yoga practice can help parents and children unwind and connect.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:50
Can TCM Cure Childhood Asthma?
Asthma comes in different forms and levels. While Western medicine merely controls attacks, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can cure the root of the asthma. Even in the most severe cases, a reduction in symptoms can usually be achieved.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:30
Kid-Friendly Libraries in Shanghai
For many foreign families in Shanghai, public libraries are one of the things kids and parents miss most from back home. While you won't find the same variety of books and activities in Shanghai, we found three libraries worth checking out.
By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 11:13
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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