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
We have exciting news about a great family music event coming up on April 29 and May 1, run by a Shanghai Mamas member and her musician husband. Even better, they are offering a special discount for Shanghai Mamas members (see below for details)! Date: April 29, May 1 Times: Early Show: 10-11:30am, … Continued
Thanks again to all our members! The Executive Committee would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who completed our member survey and/or attended our annual meet and greet event last month. We are very proud to be the largest online community group for international families in Shanghai and to be powered … 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
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