Summer Camp for chess lovers

Fancy improving your skills and practising against people your age? The Shanghai Chess Academy comes to the rescue with their Summer Camp

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Mother-daughter bonding! Free manicures for kids at Dragonfly

All Dragonfly Spa locations in Shanghai are offering a free mini- manicure for kids when one normal nail service is purchashed.

By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2014 14:50

Expat moms top the parenting game

Whilst western moms worry about which paediatrician they will see, vaccinations, circumcision, breastfeeding or formula they will use, expat moms must consider whether to take a taxi with their 2 year old on their lap, or whether to go outside when the po

By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2014 12:58

Kiddies Summer Wet Party at Paulaner!

Paulaner is offering the chance to escape Shanghai’s summer heat and get ready to kick off the vacation season with its refreshing annual Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party!

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2014 14:30

Fight the bite: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these handy tips

We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.

By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00

Walk on the wild side: Moganshan Lu art district

For the edgier side of the Shanghai contemporary art scene, you won’t want to miss the Moganshan Lu area of the Putuo District.

By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00

BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna

“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce

By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09

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

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

Green City Mini World Cup

Shanghai's Mini World Cup hosted by Green City and Urbanatomy Media kicked off over the weekend, June 14-15 in Jinqiao. The teams played through the heat while the kids had fun in the bouncy castles. A big thank you to all of the sponsors.

By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 12:43

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

Langham Hotel 'Angels' Eyes' Painting Competition

On, Friday, June 13, students and teachers from the Luwan Special Needs Education School gathered at the Shanghai Langham Hotel at Xintiandi to participate in the official Angels’ Eyes painting competition. Fifteen students from this award-winning school

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 13:52

Celebrate Dad

Don't forget this Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of all the ways you can treat Dad on his special day in Shanghai.

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 17:05

Pizza Express: A Family Favorite

The restaurant may have a new name, but it’s still the same great taste. Shanghai’s well-loved Pizza Marzano restaurant is now known as Pizza Express like its counterpart in the UK. The name change still brings with it an abundance of tasty dishes that ev

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 16:05

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

Just For Fun: How Local Are You?

Questions to test just how much influence China has had on you.

By Urban Family, May 28, 2014 15:46

Fit Families: Where to break a sweat in the city

Don't let the fast pace of Shanghai slow down your fitness. Stay in tip-top shape, whichever way you- and your kids prefer. Check out our favorite Shanghai sporty spots.

By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 15:00

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

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