Urban Family Shanghai

Peppa Pig enters China!

International kid favorite, Peppa Pig, is now hitting China where the show will be broadcasted on CCTV’s children’s channel, CCTV 14.

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 09:53

Performing in Visual Arts – Year 12 Student Spotlight

The IB Visual Arts course provides a great opportunity for students to explore ideas in a broad range of art media. Often perceived as a subject primarily focused on painting and drawing... Sculpture, Video Installation, Printmaking, Animation and Photogr

By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2015 11:00

Recipe: Salpicon Seafood Salad

A few weeks ago, Urban Family hosted a fun cooking class at Raphael's at Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2015 15:48

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

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

Father’s Day at Le Royal Meridien

Dads get their day of celebration in June, and it’s the perfect opportunity to reach out and tell him how much he means to you. Whether he loves fine French cuisine, traditional Italian tastes or Cantonese delicacies, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai can offer

By Urban Family, Jun 10, 2015 10:08

Recipe: Spanish Tomato and Strawberry Gazpacho

A few weeks ago, Urban Family hosted a fun cooking class at Raphael's at Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel. Here is one of the recipes the ten families got to try out under the direction of chef Alejandro Pico Bellas. This cold tomato and strawberry soup

By Urban Family, Jun 08, 2015 13:09

Mom Blogger: How to Survive the Rainy Season

I will admit, of all the seasons in Shanghai rainy season is my least favorite. I have this thing about being damp. Even if it’s hot outside, if I’m damp, I’m miserable.

By Urban Family, Jun 03, 2015 13:22

AKSIL Big Success in Youth Soccer

Top-level soccer players from several AKSIL Teams (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were highly successful this past weekend (23-24 May) at the Novozymes Cup 2015 Tournament hosted by Sports Beijing.

By Urban Family, Jun 02, 2015 11:09

Celebrate Children's Day at 10 Corso Como this weekend!

10 Corso Como is celebrating Children's Day with a kid's cooking lab, sign up now!

By Urban Family, May 27, 2015 09:19

Take it Outside!

Summer is here and we should all be outside enjoying the beautiful weather before it gets too hot. Kids need to have some nature experiences and even if you live in Shanghai it is possible to have some outdoorsy fun!

By Urban Family, May 22, 2015 18:03

Wellington College 1 Year!

Shanghai's only school cricket pitch saw over 800 of the Wellington Community celebrating the end of the College's first year last weekend. The Summer Fayre was filled with student- and parent organized games and activities, and a handful of Shanghai's lo

By Urban Family, May 21, 2015 16:04