By Dr. George Hu, PsyD Credit: Melanie Ham In 1997, while a university student at UC Berkeley, I stood on the edge of a cliff in the Berkeley Hills with the express desire to end my life. I asked myself a question that many have asked before—Why should I not jump and end my … Continued
We’ve got a fantastic day lined up for the Shanghai Mamas community on Sunday, October 18th. There will be games/activities for the kids, lots of friends and families to meet, AND amazing food from one of the newest hotspots in town! We’ll be sharing more details and how to register soon, but save that … Continued
By Laetitia Lemin In this new series, Shanghai Mamas features some of the amazing people within our community. You may have seen their names in WeChat and now you can learn a bit more about them and what makes them thrive in Shanghai. Our first feature is of the one and only, Nikki Malek. Nikki … Continued
By Angela Cruz It’s an exciting time to be a Mama! Sharing resources and advice, bringing together international families, and connecting Shanghai Mamas across the world is as relevant as ever and our growing team is eager to keep the conversations and fun going. While our grassroots efforts are mostly led by individuals chatting on … Continued
Enjoy a gourmet experience by watching professional chefs and baristas in action and learn from them, enjoy food and drinks, and taste and try exciting and wonderful quality products. When? Saturday, August 8 – 3 to 6 pm There will be 3 show stations (2 kitchens and 1 bar) to watch a demonstration and taste the finished … Continued
One of our favorite mamas, Sarah, is back sharing her experiences and reviews out and about in Shanghai. Check out her latest article from her blog, Adventuring We Go featuring the Baoyan Paradise Kids Play Center. Thanks again to Sarah for letting us share this article with our Shanghai Mamas community. Waking up to torrential Plum Rains … Continued
I’ll be honest. Like many of us, I wasn’t planning on spending this summer in Shanghai, and now that school has finished, I’m busy looking for ways to keep the kids occupied and entertained until September. Summers in Shanghai are brutal – high temperatures and high humidity mean I’m always on the hunt for indoor activities, preferably … Continued
