They may be kicking and screaming, tugging on your shirt, running wild amok the house and pulling on your hair from dawn until dusk, but when the lights are out (and they're safely tucked in and drifting off to sleep), there's no denying it: your kids are still ... Read More
We sent father Nick W. and his daughter (age 4) to the Hong Wu Kung Fu Centre in Tianzifang to get some physical exercise and have fun. Here is his report.
The Hong Wu Kung Fu Centre is located in Tianzifang on Taikang Lu. It has classes for all ages ... Read More
We sent Penny Collins and her daughter to the Happy Valley Amusement Park in Songjiang for a day of thrills, spills and fun. Here is her report.
If you’re looking for something a bit more exciting than the tired rides at Fuxing or Zhongshan Park, look no further than ... Read More
Kathy G. and the Yew Chung International School Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-7) went to The Orden Bowling Center to let the kids experience this fun game. Here is Kathy's report on how it went.
With many fond childhood memories of family bowling, hitting the lanes has long been ... Read More
We sent father Nick W. and his daughter (age 3) to Shanghai's Natural Wild Insect Kingdom in Lujiazui to see just how family-friendly it is. Here is his report.
Stepping into the Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom, we were astonishingly greeted by a seal. She's not the most ... Read More
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, MiFan MaMa is busy putting together care packages to send to orphans around China. We caught up with volunteer Valerie Paddick to find out what the project's all about.
Tell us about MiFan MaMa’s holiday project.
As MiFan MaMa is ... Read More
Looking for a Christmas gift that's fun AND healthy? Wii Fit Plus gets your couch ridden teen on his feet, without dispensing with the ever-important fun element. Standing on the Wii Balance Board, users improve their center of gravity, balance and posture, which are essential to preventing everyday injuries ... Read More
Whether it's decorating gingerbread cookies or making peppermint eggnog, the holidays are a time to get the kids into the kitchen and have fun whipping up an array of delicious treats to celebrate the season. Here are some of our best picks around the city:
Gingerbread Delight
Swirlies Shanghai ... Read More
Medical research has shown that babies are born with certain natural swimming abilities such as the dive reflex, which allows them to instinctively hold their breath and open their eyes when submerged. Swimming classes at an early age help babies retain a number of these reflexes while assisting in the ... Read More
The weather may be cooling down, but your kid’s energy level isn’t taking a break anytime soon. To keep them from bouncing off the walls at home, head over to one of these gyms specifically designed to keep little ones safe, happy and moving around.
Shanghai Gymnastics provides ... Read More
Featuring basically every sport under the sun (and even those indoors), The Sports Book is the perfect book to get kids motivated and excited about getting outside and being active. Containing the facts, figures and history of over 200 different sports—including those featured in the Beijing Olympics—this coffee ... Read More