Shanghai Sunrise is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization committed to creating access to education through scholarships for underprivileged Shanghai youth. Since 1996, they have raised 34 million RMB for high school and university scholarships. This has enabled 3,200 students to continue their education and have a chance at a brighter future. With your help they can … Continued
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong’s ‘Find Your Passion Day’ gives your child the opportunity to try a range of activities including Robotics, Chinese Drums, Fencing and the Arts at one of Shanghai’s top international schools. Additionally, parents will have the chance to visit the campus and meet the head of the Junior School. Don’t miss out! Spaces are … Continued
Our children spend most of their waking hours at school, so the schools we choose for them can have a critical impact on their lives. If you’re still searching for a school that’s the right fit for your family, we invite you to check out the impressive academic programs offered by our new organizational sponsor, … Continued
Do you… Speak English fluently and confidently? Enjoy interacting with children? Want to improve the education and general welfare of disadvantaged children? Join Stepping Stones to create a better future for migrant and disadvantaged children in Shanghai. Along the way, you’ll meet like-minded volunteers from around the world and discover your inner talent for teaching … Continued
While most of us associate braces with adolescence, children as young as 6 can sometimes benefit from early orthodontic treatment. Getting your kids the treatment they need can help reduce the amount and extent of additional treatment that’s required when they’re older, but early orthodontic treatment isn’t for everyone. To find out whether your child … Continued
Recently, our Shanghai Mama community groups have played host to some interesting discussions and questions regarding laser hair removal, not only for themselves, but also for teens. We reached out to the experts at Jiahui to understand a bit more about the process and the different kinds of lasers. Check out the resulting collection of … Continued
If you’re hoping to meet some new mamas in your area, you may already know that checking out our Shanghai Mamas Coffee Mornings is the thing to do. But do you know who hosts these Coffee Mornings, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? In this article, we introduce you to our intrepid team … Continued
By Jiahui Health team Shanghai has continued to experience scorching temperatures, and it is having an impact on our bodies. Currently, we are living in air-conditioned apartments, and riding in air-conditioned cars, providing a cool respite from the heat outside. Although air-conditioners make living in Shanghai in summer bearable, if they are used improperly, … Continued
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
