Although the school year is fast approaching, there are still a few weeks of summer left. Make the most of this remaining time by checking out this great book list from the wonderful teachers at YCIS. You’re sure to find a fascinating and educational book for your child, no matter what their age! Research shows … Continued
Shanghai Mamas coffee mornings are back! Our Jing’an and Jingqiao coffee mornings are meeting actively again. If you’ve been itching for adult conversation and/or new playmates for your little ones, you’re in luck. Drop us a note if you would like to be added to the WeChat group near your neighborhood and find out when they meet next. RSVP is … Continued
By Sarah Krasicki If you’re familiar with the Dianping mobile app you’ll know there is little to no English to be found anywhere in the app making Dianping daunting if not impossible for most of us. However, the deals and discounts offered via the app make it a fantastic resource if you’re prepared … Continued
Want to get more involved with Shanghai Mamas? Join our volunteer Executive Committee. We’re looking for a Sponsorship Lead in particular. If you’re interested, please send your CV and a self-introduction to shmamas@gmail.com. Click on the roles to learn more about becoming a Executive committee member and Sponsorship Director. Shanghai Mamas is a diverse community of thriving international … Continued
By Joana Molgaard In this series, Shanghai Mamas will feature amazing people within our community. You may have seen their names in WeChat, or have met them in person. Now you will learn what makes them thrive in Shanghai. This week, we introduce you to long-time Shanghai Mama Louise Roy. Louise has been an integral … Continued
Summer is here and there’s never been a better time than now to get the kids out of the house to meet new friends and make lots of happy memories!This summer, Shanghai Mamas is curating another round-up of summer camp options for children of all ages. Whether your kids like to explore nature, improve their … Continued
Shanghai Mamas is teaming up with Mandarin Community to translate and contextualize some of the trending topics on Chinese social media. Additionally they are providing some helpful vocabulary to further grasp the meaning and concept- thanks, Mandarin Community, for bridging our communities! Image sourced: https://www.smhc.org.cn/ Located at 600 Wanping South Road, Shanghai Mental Health Center … Continued
By Sarah Krasicki We are so grateful to have a resident travel blogger on our Exec team! Check out this article about the Dragon Boat Festival that is coming up tomorrow and her Adventuring We Go blog for more! We would love to hear of your travel itineraries, experiences, and recommendations. If you would like to … Continued
Not sure about you, but the descriptive sentence ‘strange and unusual times’ makes me want to throw my coffee cup…yet, here we are in strange times indeed. It’s farewell season, and this year the organization Shanghai Mamas is losing some longtime friends and supporters. We are the longest running international parent support community in Shanghai. … Continued
Children’s Day : A wonderful occasion to introduce your kids to fresh and healthy cooking! In May we celebrated Mother’s day. Now it’s time to celebrate our little ones! If you don’t have any idea for Children’s day, why don’t you try a little cooking? The recipe below is perfect for warmer summer weather … Continued
Leaving Shanghai and need to lighten the shipment home? Leave your pre-loved books with us for future book lovers, young and adult, to enjoy. Shanghai Mamas has previously hosted four successful Book “Swap and Shops” (Click here to read about our latest book swap). We invite anyone departing Shanghai to contribute books for future book swappers to enjoy by … Continued
Maybe your kitchen is still well stocked with effective, safe and efficient cleaning products. Or maybe you’re running out of your usual cleaners, or are more conscious of chemical cleaners whilst the whole family is at home 24/7. Check out these tips from Carol Ong. No nonsense Mommy tips: Cleaning hacks from the kitchen Cut … Continued
By Melanie Ham 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 the year before. This year will likely be the biggest year of … Continued
May 15th marked the 5th anniversary of World Orthodontic Health Day as proclaimed by the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). It is a day to celebrate and highlight the importance of orthodontists and orthodontic healthcare. Orthodontists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of misaligned teeth to ensure longevity of teeth life and oral health. We … Continued
By Jiahui Health During this period, most of us are spending more and more time in our kitchens. We may be encountering foods that we haven’t used before, and plenty of us are worried that we may not be getting all of the nutrients that we need. Our Clinical Nutritionist, Katrin Lee, provides … Continued
