My son was born in Suzhou, at Kowloon Hospital, on a summery day in late September 2015. I must confess that when I discovered I was pregnant with my third child, I was shocked. We hadn’t planned to expand the family, so we hadn’t taken out any Maternity Insurance. I browsed the websites … Continued
Making Friends: A Shanghai Expat’s Guide by Casey Hall LifeLineShanghai Of the many challenges facing foreigners when they move to Shanghai – and there are many – the loss of a support network is often the hardest to overcome.Living as an expat can feel like an unreal existence. In “real” life, people form friendships through … Continued
Mindful Me, Mindful Little Me This increasingly popular life skill and mindset for adults can be cultivated through breath awareness meditation and other present moment practices, but is it possible to get little ones to sit still, pay attention and become more calm and focused too? Mindfulness is the practice of paying … Continued
The Sanctuary Spa – A Review by Shirani We have a very special offer for you! If you are suffering from the Winter Blues, need a perk-or-pick-me-up, a good clean after frolicking on the beach, or are just feeling mummy-harassed (er, all the time?!), then it’s time for a treat! Readers who quote … Continued
You might think that now we are in to March that the flu season is over, but unfortunately, it’s not so! Shanghai United Family hospital, one of our organizational sponsors, has the following information to share to keep you and your family safe and well this season. According to Shanghai Municipal Center for … Continued
An Interview With Dr. Chan, By Siobhan Brown For parents that are considering orthodontic work for their children (braces and wisdom teeth removal being the most common) this article has important information for you to consider. Orthodontists are specialists who correct alignment and straighten teeth and their work is essential to patients … Continued
By Doris Rathgeber, Founder & General Manager of Body & Soul – Medical Clinics Pediatric asthma is a fairly common condition, with approximately 10% of children suffering from it. Kids tend to develop asthma between the ages of four and five. When an acute outbreak occurs, early symptoms are mild chest … Continued
By Doris Rathgeber, Founder & General Manager of Body & Soul – Medical Clinics Pregnancy is a time of growth and change for a woman. A new life is growing inside her womb, so she needs to take special care of herself and that precious cargo. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that every … Continued