The best and worst of Shanghai – making friends & saying goodbye Spring. That dreaded time of year in Shanghai when we tally up all the friends who have just told us they will be leaving as soon as school lets out. Every year it seems like a bigger number than … Continued
by Eve Wee-Ang We are very grateful to Parents&Kids Shanghai for their permission to reprint this article I used to wonder… why bother returning things when you might need them later? Doesn’t it make more sense to pile them up like a landfill on the table and dumpster dive through the mess? Five years ago, … Continued
by Melanie Ham It started with an Instagram ad of a beautiful place and a traveling company with a quirky name. One of my wishes has been to travel more, but with kids in school and a husband who travels often for business, it seemed we had limited opportunities to go new places … Continued
The end of the year – a time for reflection. This is the first piece of writing from Liz Anderson, who we hope will soon become a regular contributor! We are coming up on the end of 2018, which for me has been the fastest year on record. A new baby always makes … Continued
Siobhan Brown was lucky enough to meet the Mike and Kay from Greenwoods this week, and here we share their story of entrepreneurship and creating an all-American summer camp in Shanghai… “It was scary getting on the plane that day”, said Kay. “Three days before, I had landed back in the … Continued
Coping Tips for Major Family Transitions by Renee Brossman (MA), School Counselor, Yew Chung International School of Shanghai My husband, two pre-teen children, our family pup, and I recently moved from the US to Shanghai and successfully completed our first year. The year leading up to the move was fraught with anxieties, fear, excitement and logistical challenges. … Continued
Kindly written for us, by FIELDS online supermarket, one of our organizational sponsors Food safety. It’s not just an issue in China – it’s a worldwide problem. While China has had its fair share of food scandals, things have improved since the government passed tougher food safety laws in 2015. The after effect of these … Continued
How to Explain Work Travel to Your Child By Chantal Chen, occupational therapist at ELG, and Shining Sun, clinical psychologist at ELG, with writer Sam Lu As the world becomes more and more interconnected, travelling for work is increasingly becoming a common part of many jobs. While for some it can be an exciting … Continued
