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
Shanghai Mamas sat down recently to catch up with Kimberly, the winner of the grand prize from the silent auction held at the Shanghai Mamas annual family day party on 19 November 2017. We were so excited for Kimberly and her family, the winners of a 5 day, 4 night Christmas cruise to Kochi, Japan. … Continued
The Shanghai Mamas book club usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month, at a central downtown location, and this year we have chosen twelve books which all revolve around the theme of redemption. If you weren’t able to join us but are still interested in following our reading list, read our short reviews … Continued
by Melanie Global statistics for domestic violence reflect that 1 in every 3 women experience domestic violence at some point in their life*. When people think of domestic abuse, they typically associate physical violence but there can also be emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse that makes someone feel victimized and hopeless. There … Continued
by Siobhan Brown There is something so special about the holidays. The lights, the celebrations, the decorations, and the music all help to bring on such a festive feeling. They can also make us nostalgic for our home countries, our loved ones and the past we had before Shanghai. During the holidays it … Continued
Date Night at Shanghai Slim’s Ok Mamas, this date night isn’t for the faint-hearted, or, for that matter, for dainty eaters. Sure, there are some pretty nice salads on offer, but this is a place to not just make your man happy, but to feed your own inner-man-appetite (we know you have one)! We’re … Continued
By Melinda Weber, MA, LPC Living in a foreign country can be a thrilling adventure for children. New homes, new schools, new friends from diverse backgrounds, and new languages are all exciting stuff! However, the exhilaration of broadening worldviews and exotic travel can make children anxious. Big changes can be particularly overwhelming for them, as … Continued
By Elisabeth J. Luu, Ed.M. . Many parents idealize the international school experience before they arrive in Shanghai. They imagine all the rich experiences their children will have, such as studying a new language, or making new friends from different countries. While an international school education will provide your child with unique opportunities, it can … Continued