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
ShanghaiMamas is pleased to present a behind-the-scenes look at our newest sponsor, Epermarket. If you are one of the thousands of families that now order your groceries online, you may have questioned how this process works exactly. How do the online supermarkets get products from the warehouse to your home in a timely fashion, while … Continued
by Shirani It may have been blindingly obvious to my husband, but it took me a little while longer to realise that there wasn’t one right way to raise a child. Being an avid reader, I had accumulated a shelf full of pregnancy and baby books even before our daughter was born. Despite my determination … Continued
By Rashmi Most couples heading to Shanghai focus on the tactical and practical aspects of their relocation. They hire movers, engage real estate agents, and identify schools. Once here, they find grocery stores, and hire ayis to help them. While many couples know that moving to China will add stresses and strains to … Continued
by Shirani Well mamas, this is not the usual family friendly food review – anyone for freshly sliced snake meat?! We recommend you leave the babies at home for this one and instead grab your partner, visitor wanting cultural exposure, stranger, or generally anyone game to follow this less well travelled foodie road… What is … Continued
by Jamie Barys, Chief Eating Officer of UnTour Food Tours So you read about the 10 best Xibei restaurants in Shanghai and are addicted to the cumin, lamb and naan bread? Here are some of the province’s best dishes that will please the whole family. 1.Lamb Fried with Naan 羊肉炒馕 This dish showcases … Continued
By Sascha Matuszak At first glance, repatriation from a foreign placement back to a home country may seem like a return to familiar waters. But more often than not, people returning “home” from abroad find that almost everything has changed, including one’s own outlook on what home truly is. Culture shock is a two-way … Continued