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 whether [...]

If you are looking for a fresh new perspective on interior design here in Shanghai, head over to Avori on Xinguo Lu. It is definitely off the beaten track. In a small “apartment-type shop” Avori sells beautiful home accessories, furniture and design items. In addition to the small shop they can offer design services as well.  LingLing and [...]

I was 60 years old, my first time in Shanghai, visiting my daughter Helen who works for Ikea. By: Ron Heald It was a lovely autumn day and Helen was at work so it was time to go for a walk by myself to explore my new environment. She lived in Xintiandi so I started with all the [...]

We want to congratulate the two winners of our Eco&More Competition! Shanghai Family member Jenessa Van won the Body Pack from Eco&More and Lana won the Home Cleaning Pack! We also want to thank everyone who entered for their admirable Green Gap commitments. Everyone at Shanghai Family Magazine hopes that you are able to keep up with your commitment and [...]

Don’t miss out on your chance to win our fantastic Eco Competition only a day left! Just tell us ” What is your Green Gap Commitment? ” and you are registered to win! All it takes is a minute and you’ll be in our competition to win one of two great prize packs from Eco&More! Click HERE to enter and you [...]

Vitamins and minerals are essential for health, especially during preconception, pregnancy & breastfeeding. By: Jeanine Most vitamins & minerals can be obtained through eating a variety of nutritious foods, but as many pregnant women are away from their home countries, their normal dietary cuisine is a little harder to access.  I think women feel they are doing the [...]

Remember the ad that showed a massive stack of spinach next to a small lean steak, indicating how much you would need to eat of each to get the same amount of protein? That ad certainly worked for the beef industry, but is eating steak really the best way to get those important body-building proteins? By: Kimberly Ashton [...]

Henricus Peters reports on the next step to be eco-friendly after Earth Hour. Earth Day, this past Saturday 22 nd April, was another key moment to ‘think – plan – take positive action’  for the environment. From Earth Hour – the world–wide phenomenon on 31 st March, launched in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, spread by YCIS teacher Mr Daniel D’Andreas [...]