Shanghai Family http://www.shfamily.com China’s best family magazine & community Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Get Physical http://www.shfamily.com/blog/2012/05/18/get-physical/ http://www.shfamily.com/blog/2012/05/18/get-physical/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:23 +0000 Lynette MacDonald http://www.shfamily.com/?p=14920

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There’s more to school life than hitting the books. Hitting (or kicking) a ball can be equally rewarding, for a variety of reasons, as these young sports stars prove. by Michael Oh photographs by Aiki Yamaguchi Skilled Performer Guillem Moregoand is crazy about soccer. He’s one of the best players on the WISS soccer team, [...]

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Questioning the meaning of life is almost a prerequisite for being a teen. We asked Shanghai’s teen artists to consider life, and this amazing gallery is the result. Enjoy!

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A teacher at Concordia told me that she slyly overheard the following conversation… American Girl: “I’m getting an A- in math; I think I should kill myself.” Korean Girl: “Why? Are you suddenly Korean now?!” The teen authors who are taking over my column this month, are three CISS middle school girls from South Korea, [...]

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Swinging a golf club, that is! Hiroshi and Yoko Tai may only be in Grades 5 and 3 at Dulwich College, but between them they’ve amassed a pretty impressive playing history. Having placed 6th and 3rd respectively in their age groups at the World Masters last year, this brother and sister team will line up [...]

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Sometimes here in Shanghai it feels like the amount of information coming at you from different sides can be overwhelming. Especially since most of us aren’t actually sure what to do with that information. But parents with kids who are suffering from asthma or bronchitis can now check the US Consulate website before deciding on [...]

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Concern about the benefits and disadvantages of social networking websites doesn’t only exist among parents; with some teens also questioning what’s really in it for them.by Priya Pahilajani, Donya Sabet, and Amy Bu Imagine your life without social networking sites. No Facebook, no YouTube, no Tumbler … Would you survive? Research tells us that roughly [...]

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There’s nothing like getting hands-on to make learning fun and effective, and it’s even better if it involves eating!Mandarin House’s new Language PLUS program is taught by qualified Mandarin teachers, and uses cultural insights and lessons in cooking, calligraphy and martial arts to enhance Mandarin learning. So you can learn all about “baoing” your “jiaozis” [...]

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Teen writer Johnathan Chen has wrestled the Shanghai Startup column from Rachel Middagh, with a wonderful story that proves that age is no barrier to success as an entrepreneur in Shanghai.by Johnathan Chen The App Store is really a remarkable innovation. It allows consumers to download or buy small “apps” that range from tools like [...]

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Been craving a decent cookie? Stop by Kiwi Cookies and try out their soft-baked, American-style cookies.With a variety of flavors, from rum raisin to white chocolate macadamia nut, their ingredients are imported from New Zealand and the cookies are freshly baked at the store. We recommend the triple chocolate cookie. From 12RMB; GF, Jinqiao Carrefour, [...]

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Strong, straight teeth are everybody’s desire, but did you know they’re also important for good oral hygiene? Well-aligned teeth make for far more effective brushing and healthy teeth. Alpha Dental Clinic is offering 67% off their Teeth Straightening Consultation Package for teens in May. Show this page to also receive 10% off orthodontic treatment. 800RMB; [...]

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