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
Ready, Set, Swim! Poolside safety this summer
Having constant exposure to water will help children be comfortable and safe in a swimming pool. Here's out tips for water safety.
By Urban Family, Jun 26, 2014 15:00
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
Urban Family Parenting Lunch: June 24
Join us as life skills experts Yuliana Chernomord and Jeff Tan share financial tips and tools for kids of all ages at the second in a series of parenting lunches hosted by Urban Family.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:55
Art classes: Disocver your inner Picasso
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” --Pablo Picasso
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 14:50
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 <em>Urban Family </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
