How to Protect Kids’ Smiles in Sports

When it comes to protecting our children’s health, it’s essential to consider all aspects of their well-being, including their teeth. Did you know that participating in sports can be hazardous to your child’s oral health? Every year, many kids and teens experience dental injuries on the playing field, basketball court, or while engaging in other … Continued

25 Products to Keep You Warm This Winter

By Lisa Renstroem   Shanghai winter is here and with the temperature bound to dip below zero degrees, I’ve started looking for things to keep me toasty and warm this season. Check out these random (but luckily pretty cheap) products below: Shanghai Mama Weather Pro Tip Have you discovered one of the most useful groups … Continued

Shanghai Guide to Children’s Stores

By Lisa Renstroem “Where can I buy baby strollers, clothes, toys in a store in Shanghai?” This is a question I often see people asking in our different Shanghai Mamas WeChat groups. But even in the land of eternal Taobao bliss where friends send you product links on the daily, where image search makes it … Continued

Protect Yourself & Your Family Against Covid-19

With the recent changes in the pandemic prevention and control measures, many people have questions about how to best protect themselves and their families during winter. Jiahui’s Family Medicine Physicians provide insights into the most commonly asked questions related to these recent changes. Q1 Is the recommended list of Covid-19 medication posted online reliable? What medications should I … Continued

Keeping Kids’ Smiles Healthy with Early Orthodontic Treatment

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