ARTCaffè is a monthly event run by Raffaella Gallo, and is offered free of charge, to anyone with an interest in the arts. Each month her living room becomes an arena in which a guest artist gives a talk to a multicultural and diverse crowd. The speakers share career stories, advice, works, and inspiration, ultimately … Continued
Healthy & spooky Halloween treats for the kids Halloween is almost upon us! If you’re looking for a fun & healthy alternative to candies and chocolates, here are a few hauntingly wholesome ideas that are perfect for any Halloween party or snack. And the best part? They are as simple to make as they are fun to … Continued
Sourcing Safe & Delicious Meat In Shanghai As parents, we constantly worry about what we are putting into our children’s mouths, and living abroad brings new questions and challenges. As guests in a foreign country we need to be more vigilant. From food quantity to food quality, feeding China’s massive population is no easy … 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
An Interview With Dr. Chan, By Siobhan Brown For parents that are considering orthodontic work for their children (braces and wisdom teeth removal being the most common) this article has important information for you to consider. Orthodontists are specialists who correct alignment and straighten teeth and their work is essential to patients … Continued
by Jackie Park Shanghai Mamas has very kindly been given permission to reprint this article, which originally appeared on Jackie’s blog, www.bringinguptheparks.com , bringing up her two small children in their Chinese-Malaysian-Filipina-Korean mixed family in Beijing. Please check it out for more interesting articles (no VPN required). Last week, Jackie featured Miss … 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
Most of us living here have faced the burnt of living in foreign land. During such hard times, it is difficult to feel grateful for all the rich experiences we have enjoyed, and all too easy to feel obsessed with negativity. Here are some simple guidelines to help negate those unhealthy feelings. By Rachel Middagh and Carrie Jones, LCSW You’ve been … Continued
