Summer is fast approaching and it is important to keep the little ones active and social. We've done the legwork for you and rounded up summer camp programs available all around Shanghai in a nice list below.
Arts:
Harmony Road > Music Course
Every Saturday
Ages: 18 months - 11
Instill ... Read More
Looking to gather around the old flatscreen for a good old fashioned family movie night but you don’t know what to watch? Get out the buttery popcorn and check out our kid and parent friendly picks.
The New Kids on the Block
Toy Story Trilogy
Yes, the original is ... Read More
When the air outside (and often inside) is so cold it makes your bones hurt and your spirit sag, don’t limit your exercise to mindless treadmill pounding and dumbbell lifting. Yoga has many loyal followers, and there are plenty of places here to ease your mind and stretch your ... Read More
Winter in Shanghai means you’re inside a lot, spending much of your time in smoky bars and restaurants. Bacteria and allergy-provoking agents can lead to conjunctivitis, which is highly infectious and hellishly irritating. Weepy, crusty eyes are annoying and unsightly, and the constant itch is intolerable. Desperate to know ... Read More
“We are paying a fortune in annual health insurance,” my husband, Luca, recently yelped at me. “Please help me figure out a way to lower this cost.” Unfortunately, after some investigation, I unhappily reported to my disappointed hubby that finding a low-cost, family friendly insurance plan in Shanghai is no ... Read More
Did you know that expats can donate blood in Shanghai? We didn’t. Donated blood saves lives; America’s Blood Centers says that in the US, someone needs blood every two seconds and that one pint, extracatable in 10-15 minutes, can help up to three adults. It’s an easy ... Read More
Fancy cooking dinner tonight? I asked my 10 year old wannabe masterchef. 'Er.....no...?' came the expected reply. All aspiration, no ambition. She loves watching TV shows about cooking, but when it actually comes down to getting her hands dirty in the kitchen...well, that's my job apparently. I ... Read More
Shanghai’s winters are brutal, and spending lots of time indoors, cooped up with the coughing and germ-ridden, can leave your immune system in rough shape. When it’s compromised, so are your white blood cells, which is what your body uses to fight off infectious diseases. How to maintain ... Read More
The word “hypnosis” may conjure up images of mysterious figures waving pocket watches in front of their patients’ faces, but hypnotherapy is actually a method of behavioral therapy that can work to treat some people’s phobias and addictions. It is a relatively fast and non-medicinal form of treatment and ... Read More
Shanghai isn’t one of those cities where you can turn on the tap and enjoy a glass of water. Chances are you’d end up with problems–from diarrhea to much worse (the city’s water contains an array of pollutants linked to cancer, says the Beijing Tianjin Water ... Read More
It’s those hazy mornings when the skyscrapers are barely visible that you realize just how bad Shanghai’s air really is. Sixteen of the world’s most polluted cities are in China, reports the World Bank, and a look around proves Shanghai’s no peach. It’s a given ... Read More
Finding ways to work out with your children was the topic of my last blog. “Exercising with mommy”, while all well and good, however, should not be your kid’s only response when asked: “What sports do you play?”
Especially in Shanghai, with its heavy focus on academics and limited ... Read More
For many people, acne doesn’t stop when they leave their teenage years behind. While mostly associated with adolescents, persistent skin eruptions can also affect older people. At some stage in life, around 25 percent of men and 50 percent of women will suffer from adult acne, and there has ... Read More
AirpollutioninchinaView more presentations from myhealthbeijing.
Dr. Richard Saint Cyr may be up in Beijing, but a lot of what he writes about has total relevance to expats in Shanghai. For example, on his blog he recently published this interesting slide show about air pollution in Beijing. Sure, it tells ... Read More
Camryn Phillips, Age 2
I live in Lujiazui with my Mom, Dad and my new baby sister Anna. Mom and Dad like to take us to places near, like to the seventh floor of the Super Brand Mall --its really exciting!! I can romp around or take rides on the ... Read More
P&K News
Bringing Up Bei Bei
Looks like the authors of the Chinese edition of "Baby Names" have some revamping to do. Since news of Beijing's winning bid to host the Olympics broke out in 2001, 7,491 Chinese couples have opted to name their newborns in honor ... Read More
Playtime With moms & minis
Founded in September of 2006, Bumps and Babes provides a platform for new and expectant moms to discuss parenting, seek advice and share information on parenting in Shanghai. The group also serves as a way for moms to meet and form friendships for themselves and their ... Read More
Three-year-old Florian Naumann makes new friends in Chengdu (and tries to sneak in some spicy food, too)
Did you know that pandas eat 40 kilograms of bamboo a day? I learned that when we went to Chengdu.
We flew to Chengdu from Shanghai in the late afternoon and when we ... Read More
New mom Joanne McNamara takes her family of three to Adelaide
We were considering a trip and weren't sure where to go with a 'bub' in tow. Deciding that we needed a relaxing trip away, my partner Ben, baby Jay and I chose to head to Adelaide, the capital ... Read More
By David Kaptzan of Shanghai Community International School Hongqiao
I have traveled to many places, but one of my favorite trips was driving through Italy with my family and grandmother in the summer of 2007.
In Rome, we went to the Coliseum and took pictures with people dressed up as ... Read More
By Joshua Wang of Yew Chung International School
The Year 8 Education Outside the Classrom Xi'an trip was an eye-opener for my classmate and I in many areas of Chinese history. The highlight of this trip were the Terracotta Warriors. It was a magnificent sight seeing all the warriors ... Read More
Bedtime Bookworms
Head to Chaterhouse Booktraders at the Shanghai Center and pick up a new bedtime read. This popular bookstore has stocked up on classic fairytales, favorite bedtime stories and activity books so there's sure to be something for every night of the week. Moms and dads, too, can ... Read More
Cookie-ing Up a Storm
They watch curiously while mom and dad are cooking, so instead of just playing pretend, why not let them give it a go in the (supervised) kitchen? Round up some simple ingredients and let your little chef imitate you and learn some kitchen basics. If all ... Read More
A Date with Ferguson
The family-friendly former French Concession offers plenty of discoveries for children. Plan a stroll around the old neighborhood, gawk at the grand architecture, then stop by Ferguson Lane for a break. Moms and dads can enjoy a coffee (or two or three) at Coffee Tree while ... Read More
Fancy Feet
Maybe it's not necessary for prom, but we know you've got a dancer in you that's just waiting to show off your moves on the dancefloor. Souldancing holds regular classes for young dancers (and dancers-to-be), providing professional instruction and teaching dance routines that'll have ... Read More