Celebrating the Year of the Monkey at YCIS
Chinese New Year festivities at Yew Chung International School
By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2016 12:51
"East vs West" Education
A look into the new documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School.
By Janie Dong, Feb 22, 2016 14:18
Mom Blogger: Decorating Your Shanghai Home
Navigating those Chinese knick-knacks and not over doing it!
By Urban Family, Nov 09, 2015 11:30
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
A Colorful Cultural Holiday
Wellington College celebrates its first Chinese New Year
By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2015 10:00
Toddlers and TVs
Groundbreaking study shows technology helps infants learn sign language
By Urban Family, Feb 13, 2015 12:00
Mom Blogger: Get Out of Dodge!
Spending the Chinese holiday at home? No problem. Mom blogger shares her tips on avoiding the crowds and making the most of your holiday at home.
By Urban Family, Sep 26, 2014 13:10
Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia
I remember being bewildered by this big grey city, full of people that spoke a really difficult language that I had no idea how to navigate. All my life I had lived in Toronto, Canada, so I mean, I’m used to cities, but never had I lived in somewhere so a
By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:11
Third Culture Kids - Bridging the Gap
Many expat parents find it difficult to understand and deal with the challenges of raising global-minded children. Not many people know the various psychological effects of growing up in a culture (or cultures) different to their own. 'Third Culture Kid'
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 16:10
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
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
C-Sections still favored by women giving birth in Shanghai
The Chinese government wants more women to undergo natural childbirth, but many mothers-to-be still prefer caesarean sections according to new figures
By Urban Family, May 12, 2014 13:00
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