Listening without judgement is what makes Lifeline a trusted source of comfort for thousands of callers and chatters each year. Twice a year, we select a small group of dedicated new volunteers to take a four-day intensive training course, plus six months of mentorship. “I thought the New Volunteers Training was very educational and on … Continued
In line with other organizations in the city in an effort to contain the coronavirus, all Shanghai Mamas coffee mornings will be delayed until further notice. (This includes our partnership Wednesday Coffee in Gubei with The Expatriate Center.) Please add ShanghaiMamasOrg on WeChat (QR below) to join the correct group for your neighborhood to … Continued
Below you can find shareable infographics in English and Chinese with everything you need to know about the virus, protecting yourself and family, and when to get help. Share with your community, including ayis and drivers, to keep them and your family safe. By Dr Laura Jordhen, MD Chief of Family Medicine Shanghai United Family … Continued
by Eve Wee-Ang We are very grateful to Parents&Kids Shanghai for their permission to reprint this article As parents, we want to do our bit to leave behind a safer world for our children and their children. But might there be a balanced way to do this? So that we don’t drive ourselves crazy … Continued
IS IT SAFE TO EAT PORK IN CHINA? Plenty of stories have appeared around the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in recent months, so you may be wondering whether it is safe and healthy to eat pork. As the name suggests, African Swine Flu is derived from Africa and may have been around since … 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
by Melanie Global statistics for domestic violence reflect that 1 in every 3 women experience domestic violence at some point in their life*. When people think of domestic abuse, they typically associate physical violence but there can also be emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse that makes someone feel victimized and hopeless. There … Continued
Shanghai Mamas was approached by Felicity, the author of this article, who asked us to share so that other moms in a similar position may learn something from her experience. This is the story of what happened to Felicity in 2011, when her baby was born prematurely in Shanghai. Going … Continued
