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CONTENTS Cover Story

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4 Behind the scenes A backstage view of this issue’s cover shoot 6 Urban Blurbs Shanghai news in short Life & Culture 8 Our Favorite Things 10 Crafts DIY vegetable art 12 Made in Shanghai DJ school at CTRL Sound Academy 13 Review: Shaun the Sheep Movie Misadventures in the city 14 Fashion Back to school trends 16 Travel Must-see places in Asia Learning

18 Roundtable Discussion Parents talk about school lunches in Shanghai 22 Healthy Choices for Children Food advice from Wellington College 24 Tips from a Teacher How to prepare for the new school year 2

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28 Window Farming How to grow your own produce at home 30 Wet Market Guide What every food shopper needs to know 32 Snacks for School Healthy treats kids can prepare Food & Fun 34 Kids in the Kitchen Urban Family cooking class at Pizza Express 36 Restaurant Review Summery BBQ at the Kerry Hotel 37 Recipe Apple Pie from the Peninsula Hotel 38 That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Awards 2015 Best places to eat in Shanghai Wellbeing 40 Spa Review Best packages for the season 42 Fitness Managing your highs and lows in exercise 44 Food for Thought Dietary habits and children’s wellbeing 46 Urban Scenes Latest events around town 47 Events All the upcoming events you need to know about 53 Listings Shanghai’s most sought-after spots 56 Tigerfather How to keep the kids full, every day

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s I finish up my last issue of Urban Family and get ready to leave Shanghai, everything seems to be about food. For a while, I have been fantasizing about all the good food I’m going to eat once I’m back in my home country but, as the date is getting closer, I’m concerned about remembering all the things I want to eat before I leave Shanghai. Here, one day you can enjoy your dinner somewhere on the gazillionth floor, overlooking the city, eating dishes prepared by some French superstar chef and drinking something that has been aged for god knows how many decades. The next day, you find yourself sitting on a bucket in the street, having a feast for two for the price of a bottle of water in Europe. And the great thing about it is that it’s often difficult to tell which meal was better.

This issue of Urban Family is all about making it easier for families to enjoy their meals. We know that many new families arrive in Shanghai this time of the year, so if you’re one of them - or if you just haven’t been fully integrated into Chinese society – there is a wet market guide for you on page 30 that we think could be useful. Don’t trust the locally grown produce? No problem. On page 28 our urban farming expert Ben shows you how easy it is to grow the stuff yourself as long as you have a window at your place.

Fields China also brings you a great guide to healthy snacks your kids can prepare themselves and bring to school.

So, we’ve got the healthy stuff covered but don’t worry, you’ll see we also indulged in some food for the soul, which is equally important if you ask me! Don’t be too obsessed with eating healthily; it’s just not reasonable to willingly forego all the amazing food in this city. Those are my last wise words for you (at least in this space). Thank you for reading!

Camilla Ohlsson Chief Editor

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On the cover of this issue of Urban Family we see some of the kids who joined us at a pizza making party at Pizza Express. Here’s what the photo shoot looked like behind the scenes.

Photos by Nicky Almasy.

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urban blurbs events

Mandarin Mastery Food

Dinner

食品 [Shípǐn]

晚餐 [Wǎncān]

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Vegetables

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Pork

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厨师 [Chúshī] 厨房 [Chúfáng]

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午餐 [Wǔcān]

蔬菜 [Shūcài]

鸡 [Jī]

牛肉 [Niúròu]

猪肉 [Zhūròu]

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Rice

饭 [Fàn]

// This section is contributed by Mandarin House (6137 1987, www.mandarinhouse.com)

Selfie Stick Ban at Disneyland Resort If you’re planning on visiting Shanghai Disneyland Resort with your family after its scheduled opening in 2016, then you’d better make sure everyone leaves their selfie stick at home. According to a Disney spokesperson, the amusement park has made the decision to ban the popular gadget due to safety regulations. Although no other attractions in Shanghai have implemented a blanket ban on selfie sticks (yet), some theme parks have prohibited them in certain places including on roller coasters – probably a good idea. Incidents such as visitors dropping phones into aquariums and injuries resulting from swinging sticks have previously occurred, so for your own (and others’) safety, go back to basics and let someone be behind the camera!

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Chinese Parents Supportive of Gap Year According to the National Bureau of Statistics in Shanghai, many Chinese parents find it acceptable for their children to take a year off before they apply for jobs after graduating from college. In fact, 55 percent of parents who took part in the survey said that as long as their children had a good reason, they could accept a decision to take a gap year, meaning that no higher education would be pursued and no job hunting would take place, with the main reason for the time off being rest or travel. The survey also showed that 51.5 percent of parents would prefer if their children ended up as civil servants and 27.8 percent would like to see them as state enterprise employees. Only 15 percent would gladly accept an employment by a foreign company and 2.2 percent think private companies are the best employers. Compared to last year’s survey, an increasing number of parents prefer civil service occupations, especially those who work in this sector themselves. The survey broke down the six main factors influencing job decisions: salary and benefits, hukou (household registration system), location, future prospects, personal interests and work environment. Salary and benefits are the main concerns with 79.9 percent of parents voting them the most important issues. Parents of college graduates expect an average salary of RMB5,100/month at their first job.

Apartment in Shanghai Sold for RMB240,000,000 In case you had some extra cash lying around (or more like truckloads of it), you just missed your chance to buy the most expensive apartment in the history of Shanghai. Recently sold for the astonishing price of RMB240 million, the Tomson Rivieria pad is one of the 194 luxury properties (luxury meaning a cost of at least RMB100,000 per square meter) sold during the first half of 2015; a dramatic increase compared to last year.

UK Kids Lazy according to Chinese Teachers

New Regulations for Work Visas

In a recent experiment carried out for the BBC Two documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough, five Chinese teachers were invited to hold classes according to Chinese standards for a month at a school in Hampshire, UK. The visiting teachers were shocked by the lazy and undisciplined nature of the school kids and argued that the reason for the lack of motivation is the welfare system. “Even if they don’t work, they can get money, they don’t worry about it”, said teacher Wei Zhao.

Some of the unacceptable behavior included conversations, eating and makeup application during classes. One girl even ran out of the classroom crying when she found out that singer Zayn Malik was leaving her favorite boy band One Direction. “I found it difficult to understand such emotional behavior over a pop band", said Science teacher Yang Jun. “In China we don’t need classroom management skills because everyone is disciplined by nature, by families, by society.

Whereas here it is the most challenging part of teaching."

While official scores show that China’s education system ranks much higher in the world than the UK, the success comes at a price. Some of the students during the experiment were driven to tears during the competitive Chinesetaught PE class and head teacher of the school, Neil Stronger, was not impressed by the strict curriculum and described the classes as “mind-numbingly boring”.

If you are a foreign professional working in Shanghai, you know that obtaining a Chinese “Green Card” has been almost impossible. But you also probably know that official regulations change from one day to another, and it looks like something is going to happen that will take a load off many long-term workers. To be a candidate for this new five-year visa, you have to be considered a “foreign talent,” which usually favors mostly executive positions and other high profile jobs, commonly in the science and innovation industry. After living in Shanghai for three consecutive years, this type of foreign employee will also be able to apply for permanent residence.

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Our Favorite Things Bruno Bruesch Edited by Camilla Ohlsson

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or the food issue, we asked Bruno Bruesch, the new executive chef at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, about his favorite places and things to do around town. Bruno has come back to Shanghai for a second round, this time to lead the culinary team at Grand Kempinski and to oversee the operation of the hotel’s six dining outlets and lounges. Prior to his current appointment, Bruno cooked at the Marco Polo Hotel, Changzhou, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on the Bund, plus various assignments in Europe, Hong Kong and the United States.

Favorite place for…

Favorite place to travel

…Breakfast

I like Mr. Pancake House (several locations around town) and O-delice at Xinle Lu by Donghu Lu. Both are inexpensive options if you feel like having a more Western breakfast.

…Lunch

I’m a sucker for good dumplings so I usually head for Din Tai Fung to get my fix.

…Dinner

I go to Franck for some simple bistro fare with high quality ingredients cooked to perfection. A good hotpot is a nice option for a night out with friends to drink and relax.

Favorite place for culture

I haven’t had much time to explore Shanghai yet but I’d like to visit the temples around town and some of the museums once I get settled again. This is my second time working in shanghai.

Favorite place for coffee

I love the pastries and coffee at Farine Bakery – it almost feels like home, sitting outside in the street sipping on piping hot chocolate and coffee while enjoying the wonderful pastries.

Favorite place to relax

At home is where I can wind down and relax. Everyone needs to have their own space where they feel comfortable after a hard day of work.

O-delice 208 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路208号, 近东湖路 (3461 5657)

Franck Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu 武康路376号, 近泰安 路 (6437 6465)

I haven’t had time to travel in China, so I would like to go to Chengdu and get to know the culture there and to enjoy the local cuisine.

Favorite place to go with friends

I just like to enjoy a nice relaxed dinner with a bottle of wine and friends. It could be any place as long as we’re having fun.

We might end up at a karaoke place; my friends love it and we have fun together, although I’m not much of a singer.

Favorite place to shop for food

For groceries from Europe I like to go to Times Square Plaza. At the C!ty’super in the basement I can find all the things I miss from home to indulge in from time to time.

doing so for more than 20 years in my Western-style cooking.

Favorite child-friendly restaurant

I would say our hotel because we have a nice area for kids where they can play and watch movies.

Favorite place for a bargain

Especially for tourists, Yu Garden is exciting. There, you will find all the small knick-knacks to send to your family abroad as well as some traditional Shanghainese food stalls and restaurants.

Favorite indoor spot

IAPM mall has plenty of interesting restaurants and a good selection of shops.

There is also a nice cinema for the days when the weather is not playing its part.

Favorite tourist spot in Shanghai

Lujiazui for skyscrapers and endless shopping. Yu Garden for more traditional goods and Shanghainese fare.

Favorite summer activity

I’m more of an indoors guy as the summer here gets very hot, particularly this year. I play badminton and squash, which are some of my favorite sports to play with friends and colleagues.

Favorite area of Shanghai

I like to take a stroll around the French Concession area with its narrow alleys and pop in for a coffee or snack at the many restaurants there.

Favorite ingredient from China

Sichuan pepper and XO sauce because of their very distinct aromatic flavor. I love to use them when I cook and have been

Farine Bakery Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu 武康路376号, 近泰安路

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road, 陆家嘴环路 1228号 (3867 8888)

C!ty’super Times Square, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu淮海中路99 号, 近普安路 (400 653 8820, www. citysuper.com.cn)

Yu Garden 137 Anren Jie, by Fuyou Lu 豫园, 安仁街137号, 近福佑路 (6326 0830)

IAPM 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, 淮海中路999号, 近陕 西南路 (3326 6700)

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Celery Painting Make Your Own Art Using Vegetables!

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You will need some sticks of celery (six is a good number), elastic bands, paint and paper.

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You can create awesome pieces of art from them too!

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Tie the elastic band around the sticks of celery – you will see that the sticks look a bit like a flower!

Experiment with other fruits and vegetables and see what types of prints and patterns you can make!

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Print your flowers by pressing the celery into the paint and placing it onto the paper.

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Wash the top of the celery and repeat this step with different color paints.

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Draw some stems for your flowers by pressing the celery into the green paint.

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Made in Shanghai CTRL Sound Academy

By Andrew Chin

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s one of the bass lords on the Rankadank label, Q-Kraft has rocked most of Shanghai’s top underground clubs. He’s now ready to spread his knowledge to the next generation of beatmakers with the opening of CTRL Sound Academy.

techniques over a long time that they can pass onto our students.”

“What I want the academy to do is teach the basics,” the Brit explains. “When you’re learning, the worst thing is that you’re not sure of yourself. Sometimes it’s not necessarily your fault something isn’t working, but you get so caught up in it that you wind up working weeks on one bit. I hope the courses will give people good fundaments so they can practice and learn faster on their own.”

The end-of-term assignment is to produce your own mixtape through Ableton, which naturally segues into the production course. Students will have free use of CTRL Studios outside of class time to fine-tune their craft.

The ten-week course on DJing, producing and scratching will be taught by Shanghai staples like DJ Caution (Come Correct, Love Bang), Conrank (Rankadank) and Mau Mau (Yo Banfa). Classes are also offered in Chinese and given by domestic stalwarts like two-time DMC China champion HBD, Misloop (Rankadank) and Dexter (Darkmatter).

“There are a lot of shortcuts you can take to make your beat sound better,” Q-Kraft explains. “The lecturers have developed

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“It’s all about being comfortable with the tools,” Caution adds.

“If you’re not comfortable with a hammer, you’re not building a house.”

Students on the DJing course will start on vinyl decks, learning often-ignored basics like beat matching, before moving on to more modern methods like using Serato digital DJ decks.

An end-of-term party will be held at URVC with particularly promising students invited to perform if they have the proper chops.

“It’s a good time to do this. The Asian music scene is really emerging and a lot of young Chinese producers are coming up like Zean, 3asic and Dexter,” says Q-Kraft. // For more information or to enroll visit www.ctrlsoundacademy.com. Classes are available for RMB500 per session or RMB5,000 for ten-week course at CTRL Studios, No. 2, 700 Wuyi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu, 武夷路700弄2号, 近凯旋路 (135 6498 3193, info@ctrlsoundacademy.com)

Shaun the Sheep Movie

Misadventures in the City

By Andrew Chin

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ver since debuting in the 1995 Academy Award-winning short A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep has delighted fans in 180 countries thanks to his popular TV show. The Wallace and Gromit spin-off is back in the spotlight again for his film debut in Shaun the Sheep Movie.

The charming family-friendly feature is already a hit, grossing nearly USD60 million worldwide, while opening on the Mainland last month and across America in August. Like other Aardman Animations productions, the stop-motion animation is a visual treat, especially during scenes where characters whiz through the crevices of the big city modeled after London.

Storywise, it’s a simple one fueled by charming characters. In need of a day off, the unusually sharp Shaun the Sheep concocts a plan to distract the farmer, Mr. X. However, things go awry when Mr. X is whisked away to the city, awakening in a hospital with no memory. Blazer the dog immediately goes to the city to find the farmer. He’s followed by Shaun, and then the remaining flock who must deftly elude a fierce animal catcher.

Rather than rely on pop culture references like a lot of Disney and Pixar fare, Shaun the Sheep relies on classic hijinks.

When Blazer is finally able to sneak into the hospital disguised as a doctor, he finds himself leading surgery. Shaun and

friends’ misadventures at a fancy restaurant are full of slapstick fun.

As for Mr. X, he finds himself the toast of the town. Thanks to his sheep shearing ways, he’s stumbled onto the hair trend of the moment and becomes a stylist star. When Shaun and friends finally find the farmer, he shies away from them with no memory of them at all.

The final thirty minutes are devoted to Shaun and friends trying to remind the farmer of his past life, followed by a riotously fun ending with a touching scene back on the farm. // Shaun the Sheep Movie is now out in DVD stores.

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Back to School!

Prep Your Kids for the School Year

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ake sure your kids feel cool and comfortable on their first day of school.

With the right clothes and accessories, any child will feel excited about returning from summer vacation, so we picked out some favorites to help you with your back-to-school shopping.

Polo Shirt

Backpack

around RMB70 www.uniqlo.com

around RMB500 www.fjallraven.com

Lunchbox

Notepad and clipboard

around RMB150 www.marksandspencer.com

around RMB60 www.marksandspencer.com

Notebook

around RMB60 www.marksandspencer.com

Sticky notes

around RMB50 www.marksandspencer.com

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Shoes Chinos

RMB149 www2.hm.com

around RMB100 www.oldnavy.gap.com

Dress

RMB169 www.zara.cn

T-shirt

RMB49 www.zara.cn

Lunchbox

around RMB115 www.marksandspencer.com

Floral notebook

around RMB30 www.marksandspencer.com

Backpack

around RMB310 shop.herschelsupply.com

Boots

RMB199 www.zara.cn

Pants

RMB69 www.zara.cn

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here is something for everyone in Asia. From Shanghai, you have easy access to some of the most amazing places on Earth. Recommended by Classic Travel, here are some of the best destinations for an October getaway.

Nature and Spirituality in BhutaN

Bhutan, the mystical Himalayan kingdom of South Asia, gives any traveler the opportunity to step back in time and experience something truly unique. Traditional culture at its most authentic combined with natural landscapes and spirituality makes this country full of surprises.

Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist country where nature and happiness are counted as more valuable than financial success. Many wild animals are protected in national parks and by law, 60 percent of the surface of the country must remain covered with forests.

Trekking through the mountain passes of Bhutan is a truly stunning experience.

Recommended Deal: Classic Travel offers an October Mini Group Tour Package deal with 7 days and 6 nights: “Discover Magic Bhutan� from RMB17,850/person. Fly to Paro via Bangkok and explore the highlights of Paro, Thimpu and Punakha - an ideal itinerary for first time travellers.

Culture and Beach Life in Halong Bay & Hoi An, Vietnam

For those seeking a luxurious beach escape and for the adventurous and culturally inclined, Vietnam is the perfect spot to soak in old iconic Asian imagery, bustling cities and boutique resorts.

Start the day with a Tai Chi exercise and go kayaking in Halong Bay, learn how to cook a dish from the deliciously fresh Vietnamese cuisine and experience nature by bike or on foot. The cities of Hanoi and Danang are not to be missed, where you can enjoy historical sites and experience city life and Vietnamese culture.

Recommended Deal: Classic Travel offers an October Halong Bay and Danang Half Board Package deal from RMB9,900/person. Treat yourself to a luxury Au Co Halong Bay cruise following beach relaxation in Danang.

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Rainforests and Water Sports in Sri Lanka

This hidden gem has everything a traveler might wish for: endless beaches, rainforests, historical sites and ruins, a warm and welcoming local population, a rich food culture, great water sports opportunities and diverse wildlife.

Distances are short in Sri Lanka, and within a few hours you could be meditating at a 2,000-yearold temple, visiting a colonial town, hitting the epic surf and more. There are plenty of trekking opportunities where you can enjoy some stunning tea plantations and rainforests and see hundreds of elephants gathered in Minneriya.

Recommended Deal: Classic Travel offers an October Private Tour Package deal with 7 days and 6 nights: “Best of Sri Lanka” from RMB14,000/person to give travellers a well-rounded experience of the best of the country.

Spa and Relaxation in Bali

For an easy and ultra-relaxing family vacation, Bali is one of the best options out there. Spend your days tanning on the pool deck of a luxurious resort, swim in the turquoise ocean water and enjoy a heavenly massage on the beach or at the spa. If you get restless, there are plenty of activities and attractions outside the resorts, such as diverse cities with vibrant markets, great street food and restaurants, cultural hubs and legendary surf spots.

Recommended Deal: Classic Travel offers an October deal with 7 days and 6 nights beach resort vacation from RMB7,800/person. Fly to Bali with Singapore Airlines and indulge in world class luxury hotels such as Ayodya Resort, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, InterContinental Bali Resort and Conrad Bali.

Powder Skiing in Hokkaido, Japan

The northernmost prefecture of Japan, Hokkaido offers some serious powder skiing for the active traveler. Niseko is the best spot in Japan for skiing, with consistently amazing snow and great views on the mountains. Easy accessibility, long ski runs and great after-ski activities are some of the reasons why Niseko has become extremely popular for skiers from all over the world. Off trail skiing and helicopter tours are some of the less traditional activities on offer at this haven for winter sports fans.

Recommended Deal: Classic Travel offers 6 days and 5 nights Ski Package from RMB9,600/person including return flight between Shanghai and Sapporo. Airport transfers, 5 nights accommodation at the Hirafu Village Condo Hotel plus a 4-day ski pass for Hirafu and Hanazono areas are included.

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Parents’ Roundtable Discussion School Lunches at the International Schools Edited by Camilla Ohlsson

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o you know what your kid had for lunch yesterday? We talked to three parents who definitely have things under control. This is what

they think about the selections at three major international schools in Shanghai.

Ali MacKenzie, two daughters: Freya (15) and Leila (11), attending British International School Shanghai, Puxi.

Melissa: In addition to the items they bring for their snack, my two younger sons enjoy the school lunch. They mention that they like to eat the noodle dishes and fried rice, the yummy dumplings, the Chinese style fish and all of the fruit.

Claire: When eating school lunches they have several choices.

These include carbs in the form of potato dishes, pasta, rice or breads and protein through a variety of meat options, eggs, couscous and fish. There is also a wide range of fruit and vegetables.

Melissa Rytokoski, three sons: Alex (6) Max (6) and Jack (8), attending Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS), Hongqiao Campus.

Do they have any snacks in between meals?

Claire Snoddy, a son and a daughter: Oliver (14) and Kate (13), attending Wellington College.

Melissa: All three boys bring snacks including three different items each day, such as a mix of dried fruit (mango or berries), cheese, chips, Yakult yogurt drinks, snack cakes, raisins, goldfish crackers, grapes, strawberries or bananas.

What do your kids eat for breakfast?

Melissa: My boys enjoy their favorite crêpe-style pancakes and berries/bananas almost every day. Each boy has his favorite fruit topping. They love to have yogurt drinks every morning.

Ali: They have a school snack which is usually fruit, and we supplement this with a cereal bar.

Claire: As they both participate in daily after school sports activities or sports academies they take additional snacks to eat at the end of the school day – usually some fruit or cereal bars.

Claire: On school days they both eat wholegrain and fiber cereal Do you feel that your kids get enough nutrients to last them through the day? and fruit for breakfast along with fresh fruit juice. Freshly Ali: They have plenty of healthy food to sustain them – if they squeezed lemon and water is a favorite at the moment. choose to eat it! Our youngest can be quite picky so What do they eat at school? we are constantly pushing her to make healthy Ali: Both my girls are vegetarian, so they will have different choices and to actually eat a bit more. The choices from the school canteen each day. They can choose the school staff also tries to watch out for this vegetarian hot meal such as lasagna or other pasta dishes, stir and encourage good eating habits. fried vegetables, noodles, vegetable bakes, samosas etc. These main meals come with fresh vegetables and a side salad, soup Claire: I feel that a balanced diet is provided over the course of a day, though I would aland fruit. If they don’t want the set meal they can have a main ways welcome an additional supply of fruit salad, a sandwich, sushi or wraps. Of course there are more choices for non-vegetarians but vegetarians are quite well caoffered at strategically-timed snack points and calcium in yotered to. gurts or skimmed milk drinks.

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How aware are you of your kids’ food habits during a school day?

Ali: The girls know what constitutes healthy eating and we trust them to make good choices, at least most of the time. Over the years, school staff has also been supportive in watching out for our youngest daughter to ensure she eats enough and makes balanced choices.

Melissa: I am aware of the snacks provided by the school as I have seen them given to each class. The teachers send home class schedules so I am aware of the times that snacks and meals will be provided. I periodically ask the boys about their snacks and if they feel full enough during the day. Just a quick check here and there.

Claire: I am quite on the ball when it comes to knowing what Kate and Oliver eat. We discuss daily what they both have had at school. I also know that if they have the opportunity to eat or drink a ‘sweet’ treat they will take it!

Do your kids think the school food is tasty?

Melissa: Yes. My twins often come home and mention that their lunch was “the best food ever.” Luckily, I haven’t felt insulted (yet). I have tried the dumplings and some other dishes during school events, and agree they have good flavor. In fact, my son Max and I were fishing yesterday, and he said he wanted me to cook the fish exactly as the school serves it.

Do you think your kids generally eat healthy?

Ali: Yes – for the most part they eat well and know what healthy food is. However, we believe in a balanced approach and all things are fine in moderation, so they do also get some treats and the occasional fizzy drinks.

Melissa: Yes. I think we do our best at home. Perhaps we don’t always succeed on a daily basis, but I am pretty sure we are doing well on a weekly basis when all is considered. I believe in Is there any way you think the school providing our boys with the best in nutrition, but I also think lunch could be improved? it’s fun to let them have a treat or two each week! I still rememAli: The lunches are good but of course there are always ways to ber when my mother would give me my favorite candy each Friimprove. All schools need to work hard to ensure they are sourc- day as a treat for eating well during the week. It makes me smile, ing high quality ingredients to provide nutritional meals, espe- and I want that for my boys as well as good overall nutrition. cially here in China. It is also important to make food that will be both healthy and appealing to children. Our school parent Claire: I am happy that they both eat a healthy and balanced food committee works closely with the canteen staff to continu- diet. They do like treats but ‘everything in moderation’ is my ally look at how they can improve menus and generally consid- mantra! er how the lunch offer can be better.

Melissa: I think the menu generally offers enough variety to meet the palates of most children, even when considering cultural and familial tastes. I think the actual process during lunch, which has teachers monitoring the students, is very efficient. It steers children toward eating versus talking, and helps them to pace themselves in order to eat the entire meal. For me, working around a child’s eating habits is the most difficult obstacle to good nutrition.

Claire: School lunches are always an interesting topic and I’m confident my two would say they would like more options.

However, if they were to pick the menu it might not necessarily be a balanced one!

Do you think there is any difference between the school lunches they are getting in Shanghai compared to what they would get in their home countries?

Ali: The menu choices are possibly a bit wider to cater to the internationally diverse student group as the school needs to respect all palates and preferences. They wouldn’t get sushi or Singapore noodles at home. It is also great that there is no vending machine in sight, so no fizzy drinks, crisps or chocolate available.

Melissa: We embrace the local palate and mix of cultures, and feel it in the school. Though the boys haven’t gone to school in the U.S. or Finland, we are aware that the school lunches include fare that is considered mainstream in those countries. That is to be expected, and acceptance of this is a vital part of life as an expat.

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New Pathway's ELA with Common Core Standards Puts Students on the Fast Track to

Lifelong Success

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ew Pathway’s English Language Arts program is already the fastest and most enjoyable way for students to get ready for their test prep or studies abroad. Able to employ advanced vocabulary, discuss and understand the themes in classic literature, and produce polished, insightful writing, ELA students tower above their peers. Starting from reading and understanding, and culminating in an ability to critically analyze and produce polished essays, the program has gained itself a loyal following in the last three years. This Fall, ELA will introduce a brand new, one of a kind textbook program aligned with U.S. Common Core Standards for middle school students.

About Common Core Standards Developed in 2009, then released in 2010. The Common Core Standards were adopted by 45 states within months. Common Core is a set of educational benchmarks designed to measure student progress, and set standard goals for educators nationwide. Additionally, they seek to ensure that there are no gaps in education quality or content from state to state. The Common Core standards with regards to English Language Arts focus on five categories: reading, writing, speaking and listening, language (vocabulary), as well as media and technology.

Why they matter Common Core Standards provide a clear understanding of what students will need to perform at the next level. By preparing students to achieve these standards and beyond, parents and educators can be certain that they have what they need to succeed in American schools. On the other hand, these standards make it easier than ever to assess a student based on their current strengths and weaknesses, as well as identify specific areas for improvement. Once parents, teachers, and students are made familiar with this set of standards, it becomes simpler than ever to quantify success, and understand the specific steps necessary to achieve it. Furthermore, Common Core Standards were developed from the elementary level all the way through high school to prepare for standardized tests such as the SSAT, ACT, or the redesigned SAT.

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an accelerated pace, allowing students to quickly get up to speed after school and between semesters. These textbooks, when used in combination with our Prepsmith blended learning platform, and a small class setting, give students a foundation for their test prep courses.

How ELA based on Common Core standards prepares students Ultimately, our students are focused on a long-term goal. Whether they are planning to attend a top international school in China, overseas boarding school, or one of the top universities, ELA is the way to get there. Our past students have gone on to study at Shanghai’s best international schools, gotten 90% or above on SSAT, and 110 plus on their TOEFL exams. Students who meet or exceed standards set forth in the Common Core will be ready for whatever their next step might be. ELA is the first to offer this standardized program. ELA now offers nine levels, each two semesters long, with each semester running year round to fit busy schedules. Students take a simple assessment test to decide where to begin, and they’re on their way!

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Healthy Choices for Children!

How to get your Child to Eat What You Tell Them

By Emma Button, Head of Pre-Prep – Wellington College International Shanghai

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fter 12 years in teaching, I have picked up a few ideas about children and their eating habits. I would never profess to be an expert, but a little experience and some common sense go a long way.

and what your expectations are. Also make sure you explain why. Children need to understand that this is coming from a place of love and care for them.

Try buying a special plate and cutlery for them. Make it a special occasion. Also, let Food is fuel, and the sooner children learn the children see the food being prepared, that the better. They need to learn that and make it exciting! Also, be careful of food is what powers our brains and bodthreats or sanctions - if you say that they ies, and poor choices can lead to both are- will not play on the iPad or go outside if as not working as hard, or as well, as they they don’t eat, then make sure you follow could. through.

ble. That suspicious looking meat in sauce, or indistinguishable beige vegetable never really excites children. In my experience, children also enjoy food that looks fresh – they like color and something they know.

Healthy, Healthy Treat!

It is not practical to expect that children will never eat anything that is bad for them. However, they must learn that balance is key. I would also be wary of saying “Eat your dinner and you can have a cake.” It is far better to use other rewards Praise and encouragement play a better Fussy Eaters – Born or Made? like going to the park or playing a game part in children taking a step forward I am afraid that in my experience they with their eating. Even if they eat the tini- together. I am a great believer in children are most definitely made – often by accivaluing their time with you more than est amount, it is a huge achievement. dent and with the best intentions from However, it often starts as a battle of wills. simple presents. It also gives you the opparents. No parent wants to let their child I often hear myself saying, ‘who is the par- portunity to link their diet to their behavgo hungry and therefore, some get to a ior: “Wow, you are so fast, must be the carent?’ You make the rules, you set the expoint where any food is better than none. pectations and children will follow, even rots!” or “You were great at that board However; children, being clever little game. See how your dinner helps you if it takes a period of adjustment. And souls, learn this almost from birth (I cry, I make no mistake that this period can be concentrate!” Such comments allow chilget fed). And even long after they have be- very hard work, but the results are worth dren to start making their own links begun to talk they continue with this behav- it. tween what they eat and what they can ior – if I cry or refuse, then maybe I will do. Another issue about giving treats is get what I want.

If your child is a reluctant eater at school, their size. I once took a child on a school trip who was given a huge slab of chocoplease remember to support the teacher This is where tough parenting has to late as a treat. He was four. It contained in their aims. Too often have I had parmake an appearance. No one wants to be enough fat and sugar to keep him going ents who fully agree with me playing the the bad guy, but in this area it is essential. ‘mean teacher’ who makes the child eat, for a week! I broke off four small pieces Otherwise, they will never change. and the rest went home with him. Chilbut then this work is undone when they dren shouldn’t eat adult size portions of greet their children at the end of the day First of all, it is important to identify what with a cookie, bag of chips or sweets. Chil- anything, but this is especially true of unit is about food that’s is the issue; is it healthy foods. dren will think, ‘Well, I can hold out until color? Taste? Texture? Amount? Do they 3pm because mom will come with my only eat the same things? When did this cookies’! Making them wait until dinnerattitude begin? Unpicking their behavior time means they are much more likely to Sitting at the Table I once knew a mom who had four chilcan often help in solving it. cave in at lunch and eat something. dren. Every night she cooked five different meals, one for each child and one for her Always start small and with realistic exhusband and herself. The children ate on pectations. A ‘fresh start’ attitude can also What do They Like to Eat? Every child is different but, on the whole, the sofa, watching TV and she wondered help with this. Have a talk about how most children like food that is recogniza- why her youngest child was not eating his mealtimes are going to be from now on,

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school lunch properly. First of all, children have to learn that what is offered for lunch or dinner is the only choice. As soon as you get into the ‘I want peas not beans’ territory, you are creating a problem. It is also so important that children sit down at a table to eat their food, and eat with adults. This teaches good manners, how to eat and also improves their conversation skills.

You are What You Eat

The health and physical impact of a child’s diet can be quite profound. All children can be adversely effected by a poor diet.

As adults, we often grab a coffee or snack for a much-needed caffeine or sugar hit. But we know and can control the effect it has on our bodies. After all, that’s why we choose to have such foods in the first place.

However, children do not have the same level of control. A sudden rush of sugar can make some children hyper, causing them to display poor behavior. Equally, the ‘coming down’ from such foods can make children tired, unhappy and irritable. A generally poor diet that is high in sugar, salt and fat, especially from processed foods, can also impact a child’s ability to concentrate.

Finally, there is also the issue of dental hygiene. “Over the years I have seen some truly dreadful teeth in children as young as two, simply from the foods and drinks they have had so far. I once heard of a mother who dipped her child’s pacifier in sugar, and another who put fizzy drinks in her baby’s bottle.”

Those stories came from a speech therapist - she was working with children experiencing speech issues because their teeth were so rotten that they had to be removed. Some parents think “they are only baby teeth”, but what they don’t realize is that large amounts of decay in baby teeth can begin to affect permanent teeth when they come through. Children require nothing more than water to drink. Other drinks such as fresh juice and fizzy drinks are laden with sugar and should only be given rarely and in small amounts.

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Keep it simple but enticing: small portions and pieces, a mix of natural colors.

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Give the child their own plate and cutlery.

• Stick to your guns! You have to be firm and consistent. Give in once and they will remember.

• Keep trying: it is not going to happen overnight, or even in a week.

• Maintain a balance – it is not realistic to never have a cake, a chocolate or an ice cream, but it must not be an everyday occurrence. And portions should be child-sized. admissions@wellington-shanghai.cn | +86 21 5185 3885 www.wellington-shanghai.cn

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Tips from a Teacher

Getting Ready to Head Back to School

By Katelyn Bornholdt

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ugust is here and the new school year is just around the corner. It’s been a great summer, but now it’s time to go back to school.

Here are some “Tips from a Teacher” about how to prepare your children for their first weeks back on campus.

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Contact your child’s teacher.

Once you know who your child’s teacher will be, reach out to them and introduce yourself and their new student. Ask any questions you might have, and let the teacher know any relevant information about your child.

Are they wiggly? Do they have a hard time meeting new people? Or, simply tell your child’s teacher how excited they are to get back to school. It’s good to start the school year off with some solid parent-teacher communication.

If it’s a new school, try to visit the classroom and roam the halls to make your child feel more comfortable in the new environment. Walk the route from classroom to cafeteria, check out the library or art room, and make sure you know where the bus picks students up. Especially for nervous children, this will make a big difference on the first day — now they already know what’s coming.

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Buy back-to-school materials.

Stock up on pens and pencils, paper and scissors, so your child has all the materials they’ll need for school projects and homework. Buying new folders or cool pencils will get them excited to get back in the classroom!

Also, prepare a “homework station” in your home. This will give your child space and the responsibility of doing their schoolwork without the excuse of stuff being on the kitchen table, or their room being messy. This is their space to cleanup, organize and do their work in, and it will help them have a better attitude towards their homework. Setting a schedule and arranging a space for homework will promote good study and time-management habits in the future.

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Get back-to-school clothes. No matter their age, make sure your child has clothes they feel comfortable in. Young children need to move freely and shouldn’t have to worry about spilling anything on a frilly outfit.

This goes for teens too, who should feel comfortable and confident in their backto-school wardrobe. For pre-school and kindergarten kids, make sure you prepare an extra set of clothes to bring to school —accidents happen.

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Return to a school-friendly sleep schedule. Go to bed earlier, set that alarm clock, prepare breakfast and get everyone in your family back on school time. Start doing this about a week before school starts and the firstday-of-school mayhem will (hopefully) be avoided.

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Enjoy your last couple of weeks of summer! Treat your child to an extra ice-cream cone, a weekend trip or a long jaunt in the park. We all deserve to enjoy the final weeks of summer rest and fun before we head back to school.

// Katelyn Bornholdt is a teacher at Weihai Road Kindergarten’s International Division.

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The Food Issue

By Camilla Ohlsson

a hot topic, espeFood: always cially in China. From the endless stream of food pics on WeChat moments to the Michelinstarred restaurants popping up throughout the city, it’s safe to say people are obsessed - not only about eating the food but about cooking it, reading about it, taking classes in it, shopping for it, experimenting with it and growing it.

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n 1982, China’s ministry of health undertook a massive survey to get an overview of food-related health issues in the country. It was found that about seven percent of citizens were overweight, a relatively low number compared to many Western countries. Fast forward 30 years and the numbers have risen dramatically - 28 percent of Chinese men and 27 percent of women are now facing off against expanding waistlines. Even more concerning are the figures for children – 23 percent of boys and 14 percent of girls are now considered overweight. These numbers put China high up on the list of the fattest nations in the world, ranking just below the United States.

So what are the reasons for this extreme collective weight gain? Just like anywhere else in the world, fast food, fizzy drinks and a lack of exercise are common villains; however, the situation in China seems to be a little more complicated than that. According to the International Association for the Study of Obesity, the richer urban areas of China have the highest numbers of obesity both in adults and in children, and this seems to be connected to high accessibility to food and low awareness of health risks connected to weight. A study at the University of Birmingham has shown that grandparents play a big role in the health of children and that many of them tend to indulge, overfeed and spoil their grandchildren by letting them avoid physical chores and eat until they’re bursting. In fact, weight problems are twice as common in children raised by their grandparents. Add the one child policy and the stereotypical “little emperor” culture to the mix and it is not difficult to imagine that both parents and grandparents have something to do with the growing waistlines of China’s children.

You already know that it’s important to look after your kids’ health – and you also know that it’s easy to slip up once in a while. Health issues are especially high on the list of concerns for many parents living in Shanghai, but every family has their own mindset when it comes to being healthy. Our intention with this issue’s cover story is to inform parents of the different options that just might make your family’s life in Shanghai a bit easier, healthier and more fun.

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Window Farming: How to Grow Your Own Produce in Your Window

By Ben Xie & Maxi-Ann Campbell

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hinking about starting a family project this summer? Want something fun but challenging, requiring little investment but offering big rewards, and benefitting your family as well as the environment? If so, developing a hydroponic window farm might be right for you.

Window farming is part of the larger urban farming movement. Rapid urbanization has led to a decrease in farm land, which severely changes the environment, causing problems like food insecurity, pollution and degradation of food's quality. Urban farming brings agriculture to cities in creative ways. One of these is through vertical farming without the use of soil. Hydroponic farming uses water to deliver nutrients to the plants, and the vertical design of window farms makes efficient use of the limited space available in cities.

As long as you have a window, you can farm. This farm can provide you with fresh, local produce, cleanse the air in your home and bring you the healing power of nature.

To build the simplest window farm, you can start with things that get thrown away every day: Nine 550ml water bottles (We recommend three Nestlé and three Nongfu Spring bottles; the final three can be any brand) Cardboard (Choose the sturdiest you can find) Packaging string (RMB8 for a big roll; check your local supermarket) One S-shape hook (RMB5; check your local supermarket) Clay balls (RMB10 for a 2kg bag on Taobao) Seeds (Prices vary; easily found on Taobao, we recommend starting with herbs) Nutrient water for the growth of the plants (RMB40 for one- year supply on Taobao) Bucket to catch water Optional: rubber bands and straws Tools needed include a pair of scissors, a utility knife and a big sewing needle. Now let’s get started!

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Cut the top 1/3 of the Nongfu and the top 3/4s of the Nestlé bottles; save the parts that look like funnels.

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Poke six holes in each Nongfu bottle cap. Make sure the holes are big enough to allow water to run through smoo thly, but small enough to stop cla y balls. Create one bigger hole at the center of each Nestle bottl e cap.

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bottle tops Poke holes in the cture pi as shown in the e the resat lit ci fa (these holes ants’ roots). piration of the pl top securely Stack a Nongfu e to make on inside a Nestle one “pot.”

Draw three CD-sized circles on cardboard and cut them out; on eac h disk, cut out a bottle-cap-sized circ le from the center. Afterwards, make three evenly distributed slits on the edge of each disk. These three disks will help you stack the pots.

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Tie two secure knots next to each other on one end of each of the three packaging strings (each 2.5 meters long); slip one end of the S-hook between the knots and hang it in front of a window.

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Insert the Nestlé bottle tops into the center hole of each disk. You can wrap rubber bands around the neck of the bottle tops under the cardboard to secure them in place. Then add clay balls to 2/3 height of the Nongfu tops to complete your pots and frame.

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// Ben Xie is a registered dietitian nutritionist, trained and certified in the US and currently has his own private practice. Email: benjamin.xie7@live. com or call 133 3864 4336 // Maxi-Ann Campbell is a language and culture writing faculty member at Duke Kunshan University. Email: maxi.campbell@dku.edu.cn

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Navigating China’s Wet Markets What Every Food Shopper Needs to Know

By Jamie Barys, Glutton Guide Publisher

Decapitated fish still gasping for breath, wriggling eels in plastic bins and unrecognizable vegetables – these are the shockers that frighten many of Shanghai’s new expats away from the wet markets, but don’t give up on your local grocer so quickly. Foreign markets and online grocery stores may have plenty to offer when it comes to imports, but nothing tops wet market freshness.

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et markets get their name from their slick floors, a combination of produce vendors spritzing their veggies to enhance shelf life, fishmongers selling live fish that thrash in tubs and butchers slaughtering chickens to order (although this rarely happens now in a post-avian flu world).

Today, wet markets are made up of regulated vendors who source local ingredients and sell them at peak freshness. Produce is usually bought during the pre-dawn hours at wholesale markets, and these fresh-from-the-farm veggies are predominantly sourced from suburban farms within 50 kilometers of the city.

The lack of refrigeration and packaging at wet markets actually works in favor of the customers, as produce is bought and sold daily without being left for weeks in a cold storage facility before making it to the storefront.

Twenty years ago, ration tickets would have been required to purchase a daily allotment of grains and greens, but haggling is now

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your ticket to a good deal. In the 1980s, wet markets became one of the many “liberalized” businesses released from state ownership, allowing vendors to set their own prices. Now almost 80 percent of the stalls in Shanghai’s wet markets are privately owned, so it’s important for shoppers to arm themselves with some knowledge of what’s in season and how much things cost.

The best bet is to find the sweetest little old lady selling cucumbers and go back to her often – she’ll start throwing in fistfuls of cilantro or a bulb of garlic for free after she realizes you are a regular.

Chinese customers tend to shop at these markets daily to maximize freshness, and thanks to the municipal government directives, Shanghai is supposed to have one wet market per square kilometer by 2020. That doesn’t mean wet markets aren’t falling victim to the city’s rapid urbanization. The famously stinky Jiashan Market at the corner

of Taiyuan Lu and Jianguo Lu was shut down earlier this year, and Tangjiawan and its neighboring market streets are slated for demolition in August.

But Chinese wet markets as a whole aren’t going anywhere. The ones that are being torn down are the ones with the most character, but often the ones that have unlicensed vendors on the street (Tangjiawan) or shoddy construction that was originally only intended to be temporary (Jiashan).

The government has made it very clear that food security is a top priority, and while hypermarkets like Carrefour generally have higher hygiene standards than typical wet markets, they also rely more on imported products while wet markets support local agriculture.

Here’s a primer on some of the more interesting and exotic eats available at local wet markets:

Celtuce (莴笋 wōsǔn) Also known as “asparagus lettuce” or “stem lettuce,” you shave the outside off to get to the semi-translucent stem, which is good for stir-frying. It’s high in vitamin C and potassium. It’s now being touted by Western celebrity chefs like April Bloomfield (who called it the most underrated vegetable) and Dan Barber who grows and cooks it at Blue Hill.

Garlic Scapes (蒜苗suànmiá know when you leave yo o) You ur garlic for too long and a green shoo t co of it? This is the garlic scap mes out e. It has a very mild ga rlic grilled – look flavor, and is great for them am ongst the other green veggies at yo ur local street barbeq ue spot – an d can replace green onions when thinly sliced or even be m ade into pes to. N know what to do with them ow you than chuckin rather g your old ga rlic.

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The best bet is to find the sweetest little old lady selling cucumbers and go back to her often – she’ll start throwing in fistfuls of cilantro or a bulb of garlic for free after she realizes you are a regular.

Pagoda Vegetable (塔菜 tǎ cài) Part of the mustard family (which includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage) the pagoda vegetable has many names, including Tatsoi and spinach mustard, and is common in China and Japan. A popular preparation is stir-fried with thinly sliced winter bamboo or niangao (glutinous rice cakes). his is actuǒu piàn) T 片 藕 f ( t o o the stem o Lotus R r as this is e as m g o n n is lo s m ws a ally a t, which gro gant flown la p s tu lo the e ele d ends in th West four feet an ave seen floating on h y k a a m les m e ers you ou. The ho p toward zh g n a H in oats u Lake yant so it fl tting the o u b m e st the r, le of the wate two varieties the surface re a re e h ole. m. T flower bloo seven-hole and nine-h r tte t: e o b ro s s u tu th of lo archier, st is le o ole -h The seven stews, and the nine-h s d o n h a s more le for soup es has even is better m ti e m so aller) (which them are sm conas many of it has a higher water s a for grilling s up nicely. isp tent and cr

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ant light bas kets”) Related to to matillos (and part of nightshade fa mily along w ith matoes), thes e bite-sized fr touits are available in late summer . Sheathed in a husk of thin paper, th ey fall to the ground w hen ripe.

Century Egg (pídàn 皮蛋) Known as preserved eggs, hundred-year eggs, thousand-year eggs, century eggs and millennium eggs, these are eggs preserved in an alkaline material. The pH of the egg is raised to 9-12 during the curing process, and the white of the egg turns to a translucent dark brown while the yolk becomes a creamy gray orb. Usually served sliced with soft white tofu, century eggs allegedly originated in Hunan province 600 years ago.

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Find out more about wet markets, as well as the best places to eat, cook and drink in Glutton Guide Shanghai: The Hungry Traveler’s Guidebook. Written by foodies for foodies, Glutton Guide highlights the city’s most authentic and delicious foods by leading expats to local treasures that are easy to miss and often hard to find – unless you know exactly where to look and what to order. In addition to an overview of Shanghai’s best street foods and the regional cuisines of China, readers will find a guide to the city’s best international restaurants and bars as well as handy safety tips and food shopping information. // www.gluttonguides.com

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Foodie Family Fun:

Easy Snacks to Bring to School Words by Nathan Rippin, recipes and photos by Magdalena Skalkowska

With the demands of the day weighing on you it can be hard to make sure that you spend enough quality time with the kids.

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e all know how it goes – they’re off to school at the crack of dawn and the next time you see them they’re tired, hungry and weighed down with a satchel full of homework to finish by bedtime.

So how to fit real family time in? What if there was an obvious and easy way to bring you and the kids together, in a manner that suited your hectic schedule to boot…

Kitchen lessons What better place to get you all together than the kitchen – the traditional heart of any home. And yes, we know, it’s hardly revolutionary to state that fact, but it remains a space where the family can be both literally and metaphorically nourished. So if the kids can squeeze in there with you – without getting under your feet – all the better.

Snack packs

Cut out and keep We’ve compiled a list of 5 cut-out-andkeep recipe ideas that make for perfect snacks, each one tasting great – and each one easy for the kids to prep themselves with just a little help from you.

So while you’re working your magic on the evening’s family feast, have the children practice tricks of their own with snacks to take to school. Snacks that, because they’ve made, they’ll love – ones they’re far more likely to eat, enjoy and be proud to share with friends and teachers alike.

The kitchen rules!

To start them off on the right foot, you should explain that they should use a different utensil per ingredient. Although they won’t be chopping raw meat, it’s a good practice to get into – to hammer home that ingredients shouldn’t be contaminated.

And do you really want yogurt in your honey jar?

So if you happen to be hanging over the stove, getting the family’s dinner ready, why not call in the Also stress the importance of really washing fruit kids and get them preparing and packing their and veg. Given the state of the water here – if unvery own snacks? filtered – you might want to invest in a special, eco-friendly vegetable wash: there are plenty of By teaching them to wash and cut nibbles thembrands to choose from, including Soapnut Repubselves, you’re instilling basic food practices that will lic, EchoClean and more. serve them well for the rest of their lives – practices that are arguably more important here, in ChiOur snacks are also nutritious – start them off earna, than anywhere else! ly when it comes to understanding the basics of nutrition and you’ll be amazed how quickly their And with all the weighing, pouring, dividing to do, interest – and knowledge – grows. why not also add a dash of simple math to the equation?

Spending time in the kitchen together will quickly become one of the social highlights of your week Of course, with smaller kids in particular, you want – chatting easily with the kids, each of you busy to avoid recipes that involve too much chopping or with your own special task. And before you know heat – and aim to make it all as healthy as can be, it, you might just have a little Jamie Oliver or Marwith just the occasional treat thrown in to keep tha Stewart on your hands. things sweet.

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Yummy Yogurt Parfait – a calcium hit!

Tuesday

Fresh Fruity Salad – vitamins, see!

In a small container place a few chunks of a soft fruit (mango or papaya for example) then layer in 3 spoons of unsweetened yogurt and a spoonful each of crushed nuts and cereal. Add a generous scoop of honey and finish with a few blueberries. To crush the nuts, ask the kids to place them in a plastic bag and then use a heavy skillet or pan to grind them. Store in the fridge overnight.

Choose soft fruits that can be cut with a plastic knife or ‘scooped’ with a spoon. Slice half a banana and then add the flesh of a small mango and a kiwi – you may want to peel and/ or halve the mango and kiwi yourself, first. For smaller kids, mix a child-size handful each of blueberries, seedless grapes and raspberries, making sure that the kids have washed the fruits well beforehand. Add a bit of math and ask your child to count out exact numbers of berries. Store in a container in the fridge overnight.

Ingredients

Mango, banana and kiwi; or blueberries, seedless grapes and raspberries.

Mango, unsweetened yogurt, nuts (we used almonds), cereal, honey and blueberries.

Ingredients:

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WednesdaY

Rainbow Fruit Mousse – pure fruit goodness!

Granola Goody Bars – full of fiber!

OK, so this requires a little more work and supervision from you... But only a little. First, heat the honey and brown sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved and allow to cool. Next, get the kids to mix the rest of the ingredients together, then pour the honey mixture into the bowl and mix by hand. Cover the bottom of a baking tray with parchment paper and pour the granola mix on top. Now get everybody’s clean hands in to pat and flatten it down. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight (it’ll need at least an hour to set). You can break off shards or cut out bars in the morning.

Ingredients 1½ cups of muesli, ¼ cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, ½ cup of roasted unsalted nuts, a handful of dried fruit.

You’ll need one small bowl for each color of fruit you’ll be using. Wash the fruit well and peel if necessary. Now cut or scoop into small chunks, divvying out into the bowls by like-color. Now mash and blend contents of each until smooth. If the mixtures are too thick, add a teaspoon of mineral water. Now spoon into an airtight container, layering and alternating the colors, and store in the fridge overnight.

Ingredients Your kid’s favorite fruit!

Friday

Banana Muffins – a sweet hurrah for the end of the week!

The first step is for you – melt the butter and then leave it to cool. Now ask the kids to weigh out and mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda (or baking powder) and a pinch of salt. Separately, mix yogurt, egg and melted butter. Now combine these two bowls – but don’t over mix!

Smash the banana with a fork and add it to the bowl. Spoon the mixture into a muffin tin, filling each cup ⅔ full. Bake in a preheated oven (220°C) for 20 minutes or until browned.

Ingredients (for 10 muffins) 1½ cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda (or baking powder), ¾ cup of brown sugar, 1 smashed banana, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 1 cup of sugar-free yogurt, 1 tablespoon of melted butter.

// Contributed by FIELDS (www.fieldschina.com), your online grocery store. FIELDS stocks fresh fruit and veg, imported and domestic meat, plus the brands from home that you love and miss.

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Pizza Making Party Pizza Express Invites Urban Family Readers!

By Camilla Ohlsson

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n a sunny Sunday morning, the winning families of Urban Family’s cooking class WeChat competition came together for • Remember that yeast is a living thing a pizza making party at Pizza and it wants to wake up to a warm enviExpress. Some of the kids got ronment. It eats sugar and then lets out a gas that becomes the air bubbles you to try their hand at pizza making for the first time while need for a perfect pizza crust. Too much salt or hot water can kill the yeast. others enjoyed learning some new tricks from the pizza • If you leave your dough too long it can rise too much and deflate to a flat mess. masters at the restaurant.

The best thing about making pizza is that it’s fun and creative and you can experiment with different ingredients and toppings to make it any way you want it. A great pizza starts with the dough, and here are some professional tips from head chef Rahim at Pizza Express:

So don’t leave it while you go and watch an episode of Mad Men. Make sure to check on it every half hour.

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Once the dough has rested, it is ready to be stretched and flattened. Never use rolling pins because you want to avoid compressing the air bubbles the yeast has worked so hard for. All you need is a flat surface and your hands.

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For the tomato sauce, the most important thing is to pick high quality fresh tomatoes for the base.

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If you need some inspiration for toppings, here’s what’s on top of the most popular mouthwatering pizzas offered at Pizza Express: Parma: Prosciutto, ricotta, parmesan, rosemary, polenta (no mozzarella) Alba: Spiced Calabrian style salami, mascarpone, fennel seeds, parmesan La Regina: Portabella mushroom, black olives, ham, fior de latte mozzarella, parsley, truffle oil, garlic oil, bechamel sauce (no tomato) Le Rose: Pancetta, chicken, prosciutto, spiced Calabrian style salami and basil Sassi: Fennel & chili sausage, red onion, thyme, rocket, parmesan chips, cream (no tomato)

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The PATIO

Summery BBQ at Kerry Hotel, Pudong

By Tongfei Zhang

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here’s nothing like sitting around with friends, firing up the barbeque and having some good drinks and conversation in the fresh air. That’s easier said than done in Shanghai, but now the Kerry Hotel, Pudong, has delivered these summer indulgences with The PATIO.

Located in the Kerry Parkside Courtyard, The PATIO is a lovely outdoor space outside The COOK restaurant near the posh Pudong Kerry Center. Every Friday to Sunday, this is where you can try out their char grill series, featuring finely selected BBQ meats, seafood and fresh vegetables.

Pork spare ribs (RMB48/300g), pork belly (RMB38/200g), beef short rib roll (RMB98/300g)... this place has a bit of everything, and the prices aren’t bad. On our visit we went for the assorted meat platter (RMB238), boasting quality flank steak (Marbling, 8+), pork belly, beef rib rolls and pork spare ribs served along with naan, lettuce leaves, onions and a variety of sauces. We were impressed. The

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PATIO has proved itself to be a luscious heaven for meat lovers.

It was a lot of fun grilling on the charcoal fire, and we slotted the meat into wraps and panini sandwiches as we cooked. The result was extremely juicy and flavorful, complemented with a special charcoal scent.

Bring your little ones to The PATIO, where vintage bazaars, kids’ events and music festivals will take place monthly. // Fri-Sun, 5.30-9.30pm. 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 浦东嘉里大酒店, 花 木路1388号, 近芳甸路 (6169 8886)

Pastry Chef Recipe Apple Pie by Lucien Gautier

By Camilla Ohlsson

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n February, star chef Lucien Gautier took on the role of executive pastry chef at the Peninsula Shanghai. After prestigious positions including pastry chef for the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, where he was the dessert man for the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Cinq, Chef Lucien has relocated to Shanghai. He is currently responsible for the delightful selection of pastries and breads served at Sir Elly’s restaurant,

Apple Pie

with Caramel Whipped Cream and Pecans Recipe for two pies

Roasted Apples • 4 green apples • 100 grams of brown sugar • 100 grams of salted butter -Peel the apples and slice into eight pieces.

-Roll the sliced apples into melted butter and brown sugar and place on a cooking tray.

-Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Leave resting for at least one hour.

Caramel Whipped Cream • 200 grams of sugar • 600 grams of cream • 6 grams of gelatin -Cook the sugar until it caramelizes. Deglaze it with cream and add gelatin. (This step must be done a day in advance.)

Crust • 90 grams of butter • 135 grams of cake flour • 15 grams of corn starch • 25 grams of almond flour • 1 gram of salt • 1 egg • 62 grams of icing sugar

the famous Peninsula Afternoon Tea served at The Lobby, and the hotel’s in-room dining menu.

Urban Family can confirm that Chef Lucien’s treats are extraordinary. In fact, we think you need to try them yourself to understand just how good they are. So here you go: Chef Lucien’s exclusive apple pie recipe!

-Mix all the ingredients one by one; make sure that the butter is soft but not melted. (It is better if the dough is made one day in advance.)

-Roll the dough until it is three millimeters thick. Bake for 30 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.

Pastry Cream • 500 grams of milk • 3 eggs • 100 grams of sugar • 40 grams of corn starch • 1 vanilla bean -Mix the eggs, sugar and corn starch together.

-Boil the milk with the vanilla bean.

-Poor the milk over the eggs

and cook in a pan.

-Bring the mixture to boil and let it cool.

To Finish:

-When the dough is baked and cooled, pipe some pastry cream on top of it (about 100 grams).

-Place the roasted sliced apples one by one. Make sure they are arranged tightly together.

-You can glaze the roasted apples with some clear glaze to make them shiny.

-Whip the Chantilly cream and make a few quenelles on top of the pie.

-Garnish it with a few roasted pecans.

-Serve and enjoy!

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That’s Shanghai

Food & Drink Aw 2015 winners

Shanghai’s most popular family venues, as voted by readers

By Betty Richardson

Best Child Friendly Restaurant Nominees:

With a menu full of yummy pizzas, pastas, salads and mains, Alla Torre has now expanded to over five locations in Shanghai, including Lujiazui, Jing’an, Hongqiao and Global Harbor Mall. We say you can’t beat their classic Margherita pizza, but we also love their Bolognese pizza – all the fun of the spaghetti original, but on a freshly baked thincrust pizza! Alla Torre’s menu contains enough grown up dishes to keep parents happy, as well as more simple dishes, such as linguine al pesto genovese for kids.

Pizza Express

Hunter Gatherer

Bella Napoli

Green & Safe

Element Fresh

Kabb

Paulaner Brauhaus (Fenyang Lu branch)

Organic Kitchen

Blue Frog

Winner: Alla Torre

Alla Torre

// Multiple locations, see www.allatorre.net

Nominees:

Best Family Brunch Located slap bang in the middle of town at People’s Square, the enormous family weekend brunch here has been blowing minds since it opened. With an epic buffet spread of cuisines from all around the world, there’s literally something for everyone to be found at the Marketplace Sunday brunch. // Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre, 3/F, 555 Xizang Zhong Lu, by Fengyang Lu 西藏 中路555号3楼, 近凤阳路. (2312 9888)

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai Yi Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Pudong Kommune Cafe Mr. Pancake House Shanghai City Bistro, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Center Cachet, The Langham, Shanghai Xintiandi

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Pistolera

Winner: Shanghai City Bistro, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Center

wards

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t’s that time of the year again, when our sister magazine That’s Shanghai puts the city’s restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels head to head against each other to be voted best in category by readers in the That’s Shanghai’s Food & Drink awards, 2015 edition!

Here we’ve announced the winners of our family friendly categories, as well as best café and best bakery. For the full list of winners, look out for the September issue of That’s Shanghai.

Best Café Nominees:

Sumerian Coffee has been saving us Shanghai-ren from bad coffee for several years now and has fast become a Shanghai institution.

It also serves some of the best house-made bagels in town. Pulled pork? Lox and cream cheese? You'll find it hard to choose from their delicious combos. Kids love their two adorable dogs Burrito and Dou Dou who prance around the bright interior and lounge around on bags of coffee beans. They also stock Lizzy's All Natural Smoothies, perfect for kids who aren't into the black stuff just yet...

Cafe de Volcan

The Press

Egg

Coffee Tree

Amokka

O Delice!

Lanna

Beast Cafe

Sumerian

MCQ Coffee

Cambio Coffee

Fuel Espresso

Citron WS Cafe

Winner: Sumerian

// 415 Shanxi Bei Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu陕西北路415 号, 近北京西路. www.sumeriancoffee.com

Best Bakery A mainstay on the Shanghai food and drink scene, Baker and Spice's large spaces across town make it the ideal place to bring the kids for a drink and a snack, or the whole family for brunch on the weekend. Australian Craig Willis's chain of bakeries has become synonymous with fantastic quality and perhaps the biggest choice of breads, cakes and treats anywhere in town. We love their salads, fresh juices and croissants, not to mention their convenient central locations.

Whatever the recipe, they've nailed it, it's no wonder you voted them best bakery.

Nominees: Farine Baker & Spice SunFlour Pain Chaud

Winner: Baker & Spice

// Multiple locations, see www.bakerandspice.com.cn

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Summer Retreats Best Spa Packages of the Season

By Camilla Ohlsson, Marianna Cerini and Tongfei Zhang

Spa Party Concept at Waldorf Astoria This package is perfect for any special occasion that you might want to share with a friend or significant other in an intimate setting. It includes a 90-minute bamboo massage, foot reflex massage, afternoon tea for two and a bottle of champagne, all in the comfort of your own private suite featuring a large bath tub and a steam room.

We arrived at the stunning suite where a bath with flower petals and some tea were waiting for us. The suite was spacious and tastefully decorated, with a spa section and a relaxing area with a couch and two massage beds. We started with a candlelit bath and moved on to the combined shower and steam room. Once we were all nice and tender, the massage therapists arrived and filled up a foot bath while we reclined on the couch and continued to sip on our tea. We received a sea salt scrub and a quick foot massage before moving on to the massage beds.

This is where the real magic happened: 90-minute of blissful kneading and rubbing using both bamboo sticks and hands brought us to complete relaxation. We particularly enjoyed the foot, shoulder and scalp massage. As this was a full body massage we expected quite a thorough

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treatment, but we were not prepared for receiving a stomach massage. Although it was actually quite comfortable, this may feel slightly strange to some and we would have preferred if this time was spent on other areas.

We finished with a 30-minute foot massage which kept the same high standards as the body massage, and once the treatments were finished we moved on to the next delight. Waldorf Astoria’s Red Velvet Afternoon Tea including some very tasty sandwich bites, scones and mini cakes was served with a bottle of champagne in our suite.

The final verdict is that our afternoon at Waldorf Astoria was one of the best spa experiences we ever have had. Although it is not exactly cheap at RMB2,500 per couple (plus 15 % service charge), a lot is included in the package. We recommend this experience for special occasions such as birthdays, romantic celebrations and girls’ nights.

// Waldorf Astoria Spa, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu, 中山东一路2 号, 近广东路 (6322 9988 Ext. 3620)

Venus Swan Therapy at Yuan Spa Spread over 3,000 square meters of the lower lobby of Hyatt on the Bund, Yuan Spa is one hotel spa that had somehow been missing from our radar. What fools we were. Dedicated to all aspects of health and wellbeing, this urban retreat features 12 treatment rooms; spacious changing areas that lead to whirlpools, cold plunge pools, steam, sauna and relaxation rooms; an indoor swimming pool; a fully equipped fitness center; and a juice bar, all accessible by non-guests like us when using the spa. treatment and non-surgical body contouring. We had a facial – a blissful one With a focus on Traditional Chinese Med- hour during which our masseuse applied icine, highlights on the menu include gua copious amounts of unguents, creams sha, huo guan, tui na and moxibustionand masks to our dehydrated skin before inspired treatments, blended with the turning on the radio frequency machine beauty philosophies and modern apand administering a face massage that proach of European skincare treatments. left us truly rejuvenated and with a glowing complexion. Yuan spa recommends On a recent visit, we tried their new Venus doing six or eight sessions for long-lastSwan therapy, a treatment that uses the ing results, and they might be right: our latest radio frequency technology for skin skin felt much suppler just after 60 mintightening, wrinkle reduction, cellulite utes.

Until the end of August, a 60-minute light contouring facial or body treatment goes for a promotional rate of RMB780 net instead of RMB880, plus 15 percent service charge, while promotional packages of 10 treatments are priced at RMB6,800 net.

// Hyatt on the Bund, Lower Lobby, 199 Huangpu Lu by Wuchang Lu 上海外滩茂悦大酒店, 黄浦路 199号底层大堂, 近武昌路(6393 1234 ext. 6527)

Summer Awakening at Spa InterContinental Looking for somewhere quiet and luxurious to pamper yourself? We couldn’t think of a better spot than Spa InterContinental. Spread over the fourth floor with 11 oversized treatment rooms as well as a foot reflexology massage area overlooking the Huangpu River, this personalized sanctuary offers a full range of treatments combining the best of East and West.

pists’ nimble hands dancing on our back and shoulders, which made all our worries melt away. The grapefruit and rosemary scented aroma oil quickly eased our mind and we felt so comfy and relaxed that we soon dozed off, until a gentle voice reminded us that the journey was over.

A cup of tea was served at the end of the treatment, leaving us energized again.

Would we go back? Absolutely!

To save you from the tiring summer heat, Spa Intercontinental has launched a new Summer Awakening package, which includes an energizing body massage with a // Package available until August 31. 4/F, InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye choice of a purifying facial or a head & Lu, by Shibo Dadao 雪野路1188号上海世博洲 shoulder massage, priced at a reasonable 际酒店4楼, 近世博大道(3858 1188-5460) value of RMB580 plus 15 percent service charge for 90 minutes.

Furnished in sleek Chinese style, Eastern elements and patterns can be found everywhere from pillars to door handles. After being led to a vintage-style room with a bathroom, a resting room and a giant bathtub, we started off with a shower before lying down on the bed. The therapist started working her magic on our lower limbs, gently pressing and rubbing with special care that gradually extended to the whole body. We could feel the thera-

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Down and Out? Managing the Highs & Lows of Training

By Alan Leung

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ometimes everything seems to be going your way – the sun is shining, you’re doing well at work and your personal life rocks. You have an extra bounce in your step.

Everything makes sense and it all seems so easy and simple. You are high on life and your confidence level is through the roof. We all experience those moments. Some of you may attribute your recent training success to your awesomeness; or you may think you’re just running on a lucky streak. You are also probably well-aware by now that the feeling of elated happiness of athletic achievement doesn’t last forever and is usually followed by ‘lows.’ Some of you may even be so used to this cycle of highs and lows that when you’re in the middle of a high time, you start thinking to yourself, “Oh no! When is this great run I’m on going to end, and how bad are things going to get?”

Life has its ups and downs – that’s nothing new. What you don’t want is to percieve the downs as worse than they actually are, and then have that magnified by your actions. To give a simple example of what I mean, it’s like when you lose a game of tennis, and then think that you shouldn’t really be playing tennis because you just don’t have the talent for it – then quitting the sport and not playing again. That may sound overly dramatic, but it actually happens a lot. You’re in a rut and it’s lasting for more than just a tennis match. In fact, it’s lasting for over a week and you still can’t seem to shake this dry spell. You may even start to feel down and depressed.

Then something happens and things get better again. You don’t really know what shifted your mood but you’re happy again. You probably think you have no control over it, and so you ride out the highs and lows like a life raft lost at sea –

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going up and down with the tides. Well, guess what – training is the same.

You’ll have good days and you’ll have bad days. Some days you’ll be able to do more than you ever have – reaching personal bests and feeling extremely focused and in the zone. Other days, you’ll be completely out of it – unfocused, feeling lethargic, barely able to do half of what you normally could.

You start thinking to yourself, ‘Oh no! When is this great run I’m on going to end and how bad are things going to get?’

And then there are the times when you get completely derailed from your training routine. Perhaps due to a two-week work trip or an injury like a pulled muscle or a sprain. Or maybe it’s the holiday season when you’re going to Christmas din-

ners every night for two weeks and you party and stop exercising completely (does this sound familiar?).

These are the times when hopes of sticking to your training regime usually collapse. And for good reason, too. You’ve lost all momentum; all the muscles you’ve worked so hard to gain, all the conditioning you’ve done to get yourself fit has pretty much dwindled. This is caused by the adaptability of your highly efficient body trying to re-allocate resources where they are needed most. So if you stopped exercising, your extremely responsive muscle tissues will be stripped down and the amino acids used to build them will be recombined for other uses.

That is actually a good thing; your body is constantly on auto-pilot, balancing the internal with the external. The bad part is that you are now weak and out of shape again and the inertia to kick-start seems even harder to overcome than when you first started. Life sucks again.

I’d like to present a new way of looking at this bleak picture. This is what I often tell my private clients when they train with me because they also experience bad runs when they feel like giving up on the program and going back to DVDs and fast

food instead of training and eating well.

doing well. Don’t let the downs get you down and – more importantly – don’t “Training and fitness is like the stock mar- let them make you give up. ket.”

So you go out binge drinking on Yongkang Lu Friday night, and had McDonalds at 5am; shake it off and go do your Sunday workout. You may only be able to do 70 percent of what you normally do, or maybe you can only do half the workout. A couple of days later, you’ll be at 85 percent, and then 100 percent a week after that. Two weeks after that, you may be doing more than you ever have. But if you took the other fork in the road and decided you didn’t want to do the Sunday workout because you know it will suck and you don’t want to do worse than your usual performance, There will be periods of ups and you may go down a very slippery slope downs. The lows may seem like they are that may last a week or even more of endless and unrecoverable and span skipping out on your workouts. weeks or even months, but if you look at the stock market for the long-term, say Momentum is a magnifier. It can carry five, ten or even 15 years, they always track you forward into leaps and bounds of upwards. That’s how you should look at progress, or it can beat you down and your training and fitness. It’s something make it even harder to start. Manage that’s a part of your life and as long as your psychology to manage your moyour health is tracking upwards, you are mentum. Know that even if you do fall

Momentum is a magnifier. It can carry you forward into leaps & bounds of progress, or it can beat you down and make it even harder to start.

down that slippery slope of not exercising for over a month, you can start the routine again and make gains almost immediately.

Think long-term. Don’t let the recent downs hold you down. They will pass and you will rise up again and be worth even more than before. Always be tracking upwards.

// Alan Leung is a Fitness & Nutrition Consultant, PICP, Pn1 and Founder of Olive Branch (www. olivebranch.life, alanleung@olivebranch.life)

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Food For Thought The association between dietary habits and a child’s mental wellbeing stronger than we thought

By Dr. Nate Balfanz, JJ-Premier Medical Care

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ny pediatrician will tell you that a balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients is an essential component of your child’s developing physical health.

Research and clinical practice continue to demonstrate how our physical wellbeing has a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, and vice-versa. Thus, it should come as no surprise that researchers are now turning their interests towards better understanding how the food we put into our bodies has an influence, whether positive or negative, on the manner by which our mind functions.

What the Research Tells Us In October of 2014, the American Journal of Public Health published an article by Dr. Adrienne O’Neill and her colleagues reviewing 12 psychological studies focusing on the relationship between diet quality and the mental health status of chil-

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dren and adolescents. Initially, the results were mixed with regards to whether an unhealthy diet at a young age led to the development of mental health-related symptoms, or whether children with mental health-related symptoms consumed an excess amount of food as a

“If you begin to observe a noticeable shift in your child’s daily food intake, it may be worth considering a trip to the pediatrician”

form of self-medication. That being said, the findings would also suggest that there is an inverse relationship between depressive disorders observed in children and diets high in folate, zinc, and magnesium, as well as an inverse relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and childhood-onset anxiety disorders. While we might question the strength of the association between these two sets of variables if it were found in a single research study, a metaanalysis review like the one conducted by Dr. O’Neill helps to support the likelihood that a vitamin-rich diet and optimal mental health go hand-in-hand.

Tips to Consider for a Mental HealthConscious Diet Monitor your child’s eating habits. The

DSM-V notes that fluctuations in your child’s eating habits can sometimes be considered a symptom of a more significant mental health-related issue. In addition to the two major eating-related disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, depressive and anxiety-related disorders will also often list fluctuations in eating habits as a common core symptom. If you begin to observe a noticeable shift in your child’s daily food intake, it may be worth considering a trip to the pediatrician and/or scheduling a consultation with a mental health professional.

Consider incorporating a vitamin supple-

ment regimen into your child’s daily meal plan. While a more health-conscious diet alone cannot guarantee to safeguard your child from potentially developing a mental health-related disorder, a regular dose of either a multivitamin or nutrient-specific supplements with his or her morning breakfast may help to reduce the likelihood of developing anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Remember the importance of a family dinner. Most of life’s special moments — birthdays, marriages, graduations — are celebrated with a good meal. And while family dinners might seem like a thing of

the past, this does not devalue the importance of gathering around the dinner table as a family and celebrating one another’s company. Family dinners have been linked to stimulating a child’s cognitive development, improving healthy eating habits, as well as reducing stress and enhancing a child’s emotional resiliency.

// Dr. Nate Balfanz is the Senior Clinical Psychologist at JJ-Premier Medical Care, a comprehensive mental and medical health service clinic for expat children, adolescents, adults, and families living in Shanghai.

For more information on clinic services, contact Dr. Balfanz at: nbalfanzpsyd@jjpremier.com

10 years ago, the first clinic of Global HealthCare (GHC) was opened on Nanjing West Road. Till 2015, GHC’s two comprehensive medical & dental centers located in Jing An Temple and Lu Jia Zui has been providing international standard healthcare services to expats and locals in Shanghai for years. On the special occasion of GHC’s 10th anniversary, we are delighted to offer a series of special offer to celebrate.

Follow us on wechat, you will get special service offers include huge discounts and free services!

Follow us now and show to our front desk!

TEL: 52986339 (Puxi), 68775093 (Pudong)

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YCIS Summer Concert Series

“Swim for Love” Challenge at YK Pao

Primary and secondary students at all four YCIS campuses welcomed summer with a series of concerts for the community. The students showcased the skills that they developed in the school’s diverse music and violin programs, to bring the sounds of orchestras, choirs, rock bands and instrumental troupes to the ears of concert attendees. Parents, faculty and friends enjoyed the wide range of student talent on display, and the concerts were a great way to celebrate the start of summer!

The annual “Founder’s Challenge” at YK Pao School was held in June and this year. There was a specially organized Swim for Love competition in honor of the athletes from the Starwalker swim team and Rainbow Mama Workshop – organizations for children with autism. The school’s Senior Swimming Coach Johnson Wu said: “This event combines our sports culture with the school’s efforts to teach our students the importance of showing interest and care for their community. We hope to build awareness of autism in children and help them achieve their sports dreams” The intense eight-hour competition day raised RMB55,300 in admission donations which will be used for the construction of swimming facilities for children with autism.

Concord Summer Music Camp This year, Concord Music held its second summer camp and it was even more successful than last year’s. It took place at Concord Music in Gubei/Hongqiao. The weekly five-day camps offered a rich and diverse program with three to four classes and activities per day, from June 29 – August 14, every Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12.30pm. The students (aged four to nine) were guided through a well-rounded music program by professional foreign teachers and were offered an inspiring environment to discover or refresh their interest in music. The camp gave children hands-on experience of up to four instruments per week, allowing them to discover which instrument they find the most interesting. Concord's Music Camp goes beyond just music classes. With fun themes like the Disney or Nutcracker week, children's creativity and self-expression were improved, also thanks to the drama and singing classes. Every weekly camp concluded with a showcase performance that put a smile on parents’, teachers’ and children’s faces!

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Dutch Kitchen Design in China Dutch kitchenware company Berk Kampen (BK) has brought their new innovative design to China. The shoe-shaped iron ingot pan comes with a blue and white porcelain pot cover, featuring a decorative peacock symbolizing happiness and reunion – a national present to Chinese customers from Berk Kampen.

Calendar August 20 Chinese Valentine’s Day at Miyabi

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What's on in

Concord Music Semester Opening Concert

Until August 20 Fashion Workshop for Kids

august/September Until September 3 Exhibition: Take in Nature

Until August 31

August 11 Fitness and Aging Lecture

Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea

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September 3 – 4

August 30

QPQ Weekend Farmers Market

Classic Whisky Cocktailthemed Nights at the Waldorf Astoria’s Long Bar

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

September 14

Bon Jovi Live in Shanghai August 20 Teacup candles and beeswax candle making class for adults

Until September 30 All You Can Eat Dim Sum at YUE

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Until August 20 Fashion Workshop for Kids If your child has a dream of designing their own collection, the Pippa Studio Fashion Summer Camp is perfect. Learn about fashion history and how to sketch and design clothes and accessories.

Four different camps for young fashionistas will take place over the summer. // 9am – 6pm, Studio M, 11/F, 831 Xinzha Lu, by Shimen er Lu, 新闸 路813号, 近石门二路 (For more information, call 0002 9305 or 0213 2673 or email pippastudio@gmail. com)

Until August 28 Summer Camp at the Genius Workshop The Genius Workshop (formally known as Children’s Technology Workshop) is offering summer camps as an addition to their regular LEGO-based workshops at four centers across Shanghai.

Let your children stretch their imagination as they build cities, put together business plans for their inventions of the future and even film their own LEGO movie. With a range of themes and projects, and different camps for different age groups, there will without a doubt be something to suit everyone. Half day and full day camps are available. // rMb2,400/3,800 (Visit g-workshop.com.cn, email info@ g-workshop.com.cn or call 6446 6766)

Until August 31 Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea Celebrate the joy of summer at Salon de Ville and Peacock Alley with

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Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea. Finger sandwiches, assorted tarts, pastries and the famous red velvet cake, accompanied by Perrier Jouët Rosé Champagne are the perfect choices to make afternoon tea truly special. Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea is available from July to August, priced at RMB358 for one person and RMB688 for two. Each person will be presented with a glass of Perrier Jouët Rosé Champagne. // Salon de Ville, Waldorf astoria club Lobby Level no. 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Yan’an Dong Lu, 华尔 道夫会所大堂楼层 中国上海市黄浦 (6322 9988)

Until August 31 Chinese Language and Culture Camp Chinese culture is one of the richest in the world. Five thousand years of Chinese history is presented as a short story at the Shanghai Mandarin Garden Chinese summer camp. Children will learn about China, learn to speak Chinese and experience Chinese culture. // Monday to Friday, 9am – 12.30pm, 3/F no. 1358 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Dingxi Lu 延安西路1358号3楼, 近定西路 (5258 9881)

Until August 31 BBQ at Pudong City Bistro Come and celebrate a BBQ and beer carnival at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East. Enjoy free flow draft beer and a large array of scrumptious delicacies like succulent oysters and seafood, various vegetables, tempting chicken wings, beef cube rolls, lamb, pork ribs and sausages of multiple styles. // rMb268 per person including bbQ buffet and free flow draft beer, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, by Hongfeng Lu, 新

金桥路15号5楼, 近红枫路, for more information or reservations, call 6036 8855.

Until September 3 Exhibition: Take in Nature This group exhibition at We Gallery explores nature and our perception of it, and claims that landscape is just a social perception.

A compilation of works by Michael Bodenmann, Barbara Signer,

Songxi, Tu Lang, Ester Vonplon, Nina Wiesnagrotzki, Wu Ding and Jiajia Zhang aim to redefine the concept of landscape not simply as an object to be seen, but as an instrument of cultural forces. // We Gallery, no. 29, 1436 Jungong Lu, by Minzhi Lu, 军工路1436号29幢, 近民治路 (18601688222)

Until September 30 All You Can Eat Dim Sum at YUE

Enjoy more than 30 varieties of tasty traditional daily dim sum lunch treats at YUE, including specialties like prawn dumplings and baked crispy durian pastries. // rMb108 (Mon-Fri), rMb128(SatSun), Sheraton Hotel, 59 Siping Lu, by Hailun Lu, 四平路59号, 近 海伦路 (www.sheraton.com/ shanghaihongkou, 2601 0088)

August 11 Fitness and Aging Lecture

the resulting loss of biodiversity. Can we protect our natural resources while the global demand for oil is so high? Is it possible to successfully conserve our natural environment with all its species while maintaining our oil dependency?

The screening will be followed by a short discussion. // rMb50 for registered attendees, rMb70 for non-registered (including wine, soft drinks, fruits and snacks) 7–9pm, Jing an Kerry centre, 1515 nanjing Xi Lu, by changde Lu, 南 京西路1551号嘉里中心, 近常德路 (info@greeninitiatives.cn, www. greeninitiatives.cn)

Dr. Yong Lee, Head of Shanghai United Family Hospital’s Family Medicine Department, and Lifestyle Coach Fionn Wright from Octave, will discuss the physiological and psychological changes that come with aging. These experts will offer keen insights and practical information on personal health and happiness. Among the topics covered will be how to counteract bodily change (weight gain, loss of strength) and mind-body practices (yoga, meditation) for holistic personal development.

Attendees will learn a number of scientifically proven steps and dayto-day activities for increasing one’s physical and mental wellbeing. // 10am–12pm, Living room by Octave, 357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu 建国西路357号, 近太原 路 (For reservation, email events@ seashanghai.org)

YK Pao School is hosting a college fair at its primary school campus.

This event is free and open to the public. Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend with their parents. Currently, 25 colleges and universities in Austria, Canada, Singapore and the U. S. are attending including Brown University, UCLA, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, YaleNUS and many more. Register in advance on the school’s website. // 12–3pm, no. 20, Lane 1251, Wuding Xi Lu, by Jiangsu Lu, 武定 西路1251弄20号, 近江苏路 (www. ykpaoschool.cn, 61671999)

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August 18

Virunga: Green Drinks August Film Screening At the 53rd Documentary Film Screening, Green Initiatives takes attendees through a jungle trek with mountain gorillas during the screening of Oscar-nominated film “Virunga.” The film portrays the destructive impacts of our oil dependency on natural habitats and

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August 18 Classic Whisky Cocktail-themed Nights at the Waldorf Astoria’s Long Bar Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is partnering with Chivas Regal 18 & 25 year-old Scotch to feature four unique whiskey-cocktail themed nights on the 18th of each month from June to September. In the vintage surroundings created

by Long Bar and Chivas Regal, you can savor classic cocktails and travel through times, from the Classic Age

(1888-1920) to the Post-War Boom (1945-1960), from the Disco Years (1975- 1990) to the Age of Revivalism. // 9pm–1am, 1/F, Waldorf astoria, 88 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu, 四川中路88号, 近 广东路 (shawa.fb@waldorfastoria. com, 6322 9988)

August 19 Imagine Dragons Live in Shanghai Shanghai will be one of the stops on this American band’s Smoke + Mirrors Tour 2015. The Las Vegasbased alt-rock band has previously released hit songs such as “On Top

YK Pao School College Fair

Ceramic Mosaic Plant Pot Workshop for Kids Children can learn to make their very own plant pot mosaics. When they’re are done with decorating their pots, they will arrange the plants themselves. Simple snacks will be served. // 4.30–5.30 pm, for more information, message craft’d

Until August 21

AKS Summer CETA Fun Camps

Join Active Kidz Shanghai for their weekly Summer CETA Fun Camps for ages 4-10. With a great variety of physical and creative activities, your child will experience an exciting well-rounded weekly adventure.

Morning activities include basketball, swimming, mini-tennis and motor skill development. In the afternoon, kids can enjoy arts & crafts, storytelling, games, drawing, cooking and movies. // rMb2,430/week for aKS members, rMb2,580/non members (www. activekidz.org, activekidz@gmail.com, 6406 6757)

events of the World”, “Demons” and the Grammy Award-winning single “Radioactive”. // Tickets start at rMb380. 1111 caoxi bei Lu, by ciyun Lu, 漕溪北路1111号, 近慈云路 (Tickets are available at en.damai.cn)

August 18 - 23 Dance for Unity with BDC Belly dance China (BDC) is hosting one of the biggest and most lavish belly dance events from August 18 to 23 at the Kerry Hotel Pudong. Top international artists will attend and conduct workshops and there will be gala events and competitions with fabulous prizes. // all day, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu, 花木路1378号, 近芳甸 路 (dhawan.namrata@gmail.com, 15157177328)

August 20 Teacup candles and beeswax candle making class for adults During this two-hour workshop organized by Craft’d Shanghai, adults will make three teacup candles and eight beeswax candles.

Spots are limited so register through WeChat: craftd_sh or send a message to 4183 7908. // rMb250/class including glass of wine/coffee/tea, 7–9pm, for more information, email sh_craftd@ yahoo.com

August 20 Chinese Valentine’s Day at Miyabi Experience a romantic Chinese Valentine’s Day at Miyabi on August 20 with a specially designed set menu for two. Celebrate the romantic moment with a view over The Bund on the 37th floor. Each couple gets a rose and a box of chocolates. Book a special room at a Valentine’s Day price of RMB888 for the night including breakfast for two at Feast. // rMb1314/couple, 5–10pm, Sheraton Hotel, 59 Siping Lu, by Hailun Lu, 四平路59号37层,近海伦 路 (2601 0088 x6750)

August 21 Wine Pairing at Shanghai Slim’s Via Pacifica Selections and Shanghai Slim’s present a special evening of delicious American food paired with great California wines. It begins with a welcome glass of wine and an introduction to David Duckhorn, who grew up in a wine family. Then, attendees will receive a wine pairing with each of the five meal courses.

David will talk about the pairings and answer questions. // rMb350, 6–9pm, Sinan Mansions, block 26D, 523 Fuxing Lu,

by Sinan Lu, 复兴西路523号, 近思南 路 (for reservations, email events@ seashanghai.org)

August 17 – September 27

Mooncakes at Waldorf Astoria

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund will be offering an exquisite selection of tempting mooncake delicacies from August 17 until September 27. The selection of mooncakes includes Supreme Custard, Assorted Nuts, White Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk and Red Bean. // rMb228/deluxe gift box (four pieces), rMb588/luxury gift box (eight) (order by email shawa.fb@waldorfastoria.com or by phone 6322 9888)

Until August 21 2015 Kids Golf Summer Camp @ Shanghai Links Come, enjoy and learn at the Children Boutique Summer Camp in Shanghai Links Community 2015.

This is the summer to learn new things: kids’ golf, swimming, arts & crafts, musical theater, tennis, creative writing, food art and more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to create a memorable experience and a summer adventure. Workshops and camps are for children 5 – 8 years and 9 – 14 years. // Shanghai Links Golf Villa, 1600 Linbai Dong Lu, by renmintang Lu 浦东凌白东路1600号, 近人民塘 路(info@childrensh.com, www. childrensh.com, 5897 7313)

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Until August 31

Grill Thrill at IEins Bistro & Lounge

The amazing steak feast returns once again to IEins Bistro & Lounge.

Experience fine dining and taste the most succulent steak prepared by German Executive Chef Andre. The environment is quiet and relaxed, as well as sufficiently private, drawing in the business crowd especially during lunch, but the restaurant is also great for groups and families as well. // Three-course dinner at rMb218 net per person, 601 Fengyang Lu, by nanjing Xi Lu. For reservations, call 6157 1688 (www.kempinski.com/ shanghai)

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Summer Family Kids Club Summer BBQ 2015 Bid farewell to summer in style.

Grab your swimsuits, sunscreen and appetite for the Shanghai Family Annual Summer BBQ Bash!

Located at the Crown Plaza Harbor City, sponsored by GEMBA (USCSJTU Global Executive MBA Alumni Association), this event will be hosted in a fun way so families can spend time together and say adieu to summer. There will be plenty of activities for everyone, like access to the outdoor swimming pool, water

games, jelly bean crafts contest, face painting and much more. // rMb300/adults and children over 12, rMb150/children age 6-12, children under six are free. 11am– 4pm 1 nandao Lu, South Island, Harbour city, Pudong, 临港新城 南岛1号 (021-60398220, nini.qi@ ringierchina.com)

August 24 – 30 Shanghai Gymnastics Welcome Back Week After a summer off, it’s time to get back to the gym. New students of all ages (3-18+) and all levels are welcome to join for a free trial as Shanghai Gymnastics welcomes their students back for a new season of training and competitions. Train with certified coaches in a facility that’s both safe and fun. This is an opportunity for kids to get in shape while learning and having fun at the same time. Shanghai Gymnastics has two fully-equipped centers in Pudong and Puxi. // 789 Hong Zhong Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu, 虹中路789号,近延安西路 (www.shanghaigymnastics.com, shanghai.gymnastics@gmail.com, 2178 1281)

August 28 Shanghai Flaneur walk: Cars, Clubs and Couture with Peter Hibbard

Some things in Shanghai just don’t change - or not that much anyway.

The area around Nanjing Road West, which was largely developed as a swanky commercial and residential section of the former Western District in the 1920s and early 1930s, is being redeveloped in much the same manner - and a cocktail of historical threads and tracks remain.

From its construction, beginning in 1862, the former Bubbling Well Road was the place for that horse-driven evening drive and by the 1920s it was home to the classiest car showrooms and garages in town.

It was also home to some of the swankiest clubs and offered the best in high and low couture in the ‘land of a thousand nighties’ on Maoming Road. While some of the spirit of the district survives, massive areas of important architecture and whole local communities have been swept away. Shanghai historian Peter Hibbard will call in on his old home - a building in the heart of the area that has survived on Weihai Road and will be displaying numerous photos from his personal archive over the evening. // Park Hotel bakery, 170 nanjing Xi Lu, by Huanghe Lu 南京西路170号, 近黄河路

Cucina. Enjoy the meal you prepared together with all the other “chefs in training.” The menu will include heart-shaped ravioli, chocolate pancakes and lunch (including wine). 20 slots are available. // rMb168 including ingredients for two dishes. 10am–12pm, 3033 Kaixuan Lu, by Wending Lu, 凯旋 路3033号，近文定路(expatcucina@ gmail.com, 15000965074)

August 30 QPQ Weekend Farmers Market Trying to find a natural oasis in the concrete jungle of Shanghai? Look no further for fresh local produce, sustainable vendors and fun ecofriendly activities! QPQ Weekend Farmers Market is a monthly event focused on bringing together likeminded, fun loving foodies to appreciate food and an eco-friendly lifestyle. Come buy some of the best produce Shanghai has to offer, enjoy tasty treats made by artisan vendors and participate in some ‘green’ activities, ranging from DIY wooden shelves to tutorials on how to grow your own vegetables and fruits. // 11am–5pm, crystal Galleria, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by changde Lu, 愚

园路68号, 近常德路 (1874 7230, rainelester92@gmail.com)

August 31 Vegetarian Cooking Class The Chinese Cooking Workshop believes that cooking is about creating, collaborating and teamwork. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Mike will teach you how to make two vegetarian Chinese dishes: celery with ginkgo nuts & lily bulbs and a fried potato, green peppers & eggplant dish.

Afterwards, everyone will sit down together to enjoy the meal. // rMb160, 10am–12pm, chinese cooking Workshop 2 Dongping Lu,

by Hengshan Lu, 东平路 2 号, 近 衡 山路 (register by email events@ seashanghai.org)

September 1 Taobao for Expats Get anything you need in China delivered to your door, for less!

What you can buy on Taobao is only limited by your imagination.

This class will teach you how to translate Taobao to English, sign

up for a Taobao account, search, pay for, negotiate and return items.

The course also includes a detailed book for reference when shopping at home. Please come with your laptop (no iPads), address in Chinese (electronic one), cell phone and RMB102 (if you want to put a small amount of money in your account during the class). If you do not have a laptop, please request a loaner from CCS: email pudongclass@ communitycenter.cn. // rMb300/session, 9.30am– 12pm, for more information call 3382 1770 or email pudongclass@ communitycenter.cn

September 3 – 4 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs This classic fairy tale theater performance offers the best of the Grimm brothers’ magical world. It tells us about the all-conquering power of good and is a must-see at the Shanghai Children’s Theatre. // rMb80/180, 800 Miaojiang Lu,

by Xizang nan Lu, 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (Tickets available at en.damai.cn)

August 29 Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party PART II at Paulaner at Fenyang Lu On Saturday, August 29 from 10am to 2pm, Paulaner at Fenyang Lu will turn once again into a refreshing getaway spot to escape from Shanghai’s sweltering summer heat. Surrounded by a green landscape in the heart of the former French Concession, it is the perfect place to enjoy this special kiddies’ day with the whole family. The little ones will be kept busy with several exciting water activities and games featuring a kids’ swimming pool, a water ball game, a bubble machine with gleaming soap bubbles, a DIY station to make your own umbrella, a cocktail bar to create a refreshing drink and much more. // rMb78 for kids 3-9 years, rMb108 for kids 10-15 years, rMb228 for adults, kids under three are free.

10am–2pm, 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu, 汾阳路150号, 近岳阳路 (6474 5700, mkt46@bln.com.cn)

August 29 Valentine’s Day Cooking Class with Xinwei Cook Xinwei Cook products will be used for a cooking session tutored by Chef Daniela Ingrosso from Expat

August 10

Mum and Bump Prenatal Yoga

Join this yoga class for pregnant women in the first, second and third trimester. It is an opportunity to connect with your body in the process of pregnancy as well as to meet other women at the same stage of life. Aches and pains connected to pregnancy can be relieved and most of all, this class promotes relaxation and harmony. // 10.15–11.45am, casa Lakeville, 506 Huangpi nan Lu, by Zizhong Lu, 黄陂南路506号, 近自中路(laurengarrett@ lifeiscomingfromme.com, 6248 4990).

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September 13

Sophie Zelmani Live in Shanghai

TORN Work Shop Series: Songwriting Workshop

After her debut in 1995 with a hugely successful first album, Sophie Zelmani became an internationally acclaimed singer.

Because of her shyness, she has made few public appearances over the years, so enjoy a rare chance to see her live act at the Shanghai City Theatre on September 5. // Tickets starting at rMb80, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu, 都市路 4889号, 近名都路 (Tickets available at en.damai.cn)

Phillip Jarrell will give a workshop on the process and artistry of writing pop songs. Few, if any, are as qualified to do this in China: Jarrell was a staff writer at the legendary Muscle Shoals Studios; co- wrote a #1 pop single (“Torn Between Two Lovers”), released solo albums on major labels, including Motown and 20th Century Fox Records and produced music for other acts. It will be offered in English and Chinese.

“I’ll explain how to ride the wave of energy in the music,” says Jarrell.

He’ll also go into what you need to do as a songwriter, either as a form of expression or if you’re just looking to sell some songs. // rMb100, rSVP to jarrelltorn@ yahoo.com

September 6 TORN Work Shop Series: Celebrity Fashion Photography Lecture Phillip Jarrell will give a lecture concerning his 30-plus years as a top-level fashion photographer on three continents. Celebrities Jarrell has photographed include: Chen Hao, Ding Zi Jun, Han Xue, Catherine Hung, Zhao Wei and Wang Wen Qin. He’ll share stories and give insight on how to break into the industry, including Jarrell’s journey into professional photography after a career as a musician. It will be offered in English and Chinese. // rMb100, rSVP to jarrelltorn@ yahoo.com

September 14 Bon Jovi Live in Shanghai One of the most important bands in rock history, Bon Jovi, is coming to Shanghai for the first time. The show will be held at the MercedesBenz Arena and is presented by AEG Live. // Tickets start at rMb480, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu, 世 博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (Tickets available at en.damai.cn)

August 18

Vietnamese Cooking Class

Learn how to cook authentic Vietnamese cuisine and impress your friends at your next dinner get-together. In this hands-on cooking class, a professional chef will use safe ingredients from FIELDS to show attendees how to make, taste and master popular Vietnamese dishes including brisket pho, spring rolls, and seafood sour soup. // rMb250, 10am–12.30pm, Studio 101, 1488 Hongqiao Lu, by Gubei Lu, 虹桥路1488号, 近古北路 (for reservations, email events@seashanghai. org)

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September 27

Concord Music Semester Opening Concert

Longemont Hotel Moon Festival

Concord Music is throwing a warm welcome to all expats and students returning to Shanghai!

Come witness the musical passion of Concord teachers and students as they perform on piano, violin, ukulele and guitar. The concert will feature young performers aged four to six, and will celebrate their love for music. Tickets available over the phone, children below the age of 12 are free. // 1.30–2.30 pm, STcc banquet Hall, 46 Luding Lu, by Guangfu Xi Lu, 泸定 路46号，近光复西路 (021-5235-7297, info@concord-music.com)

This Mid-Autumn Festival, The Longemont Shanghai is once again bringing you some impressive pastry and artistic creations to enjoy on the upcoming Moon Festival.

Mooncakes make an elegant and thoughtful corporate gift or to enjoy with your family, The Longemont Shanghai has prepared a special mooncake gift box for this year’s festivities. Irresistible varieties include three classic custard mooncakes and three cheese custard mooncakes (60g each). // rMb238/set (order by phone 61159988 *8211)

September 21 MUSE Live in Shanghai

Until August 31

Time for Two Spa Package

Escape the hectic pace of life and enjoy a slow day designed for comfort, rest, relaxation and the finer things with the Waldorf Astoria “Time for Two” spa package. The package for two includes Oriental Stress Massage (90 minutes), Refa Facial Treatment (30 minutes) and a dinning voucher for a two-course set lunch at the Grand Brasserie. // rMb1,088, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu, 中山东一路2号, 近广东路 (for reservations, email shawa.spa@waldorfastoria.com or call 6322 9988 x3620)

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One of the biggest bands in Britain, MUSE, are bringing their internationally renowned show to Shanghai for the first time. MUSE has a reputation for spectacular live performances, so make sure to buy your tickets in advance for this Mercedes-Benz Arena Show. // Tickets starting at rMb380, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu, 世 博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (Tickets available at en.damai.cn)

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listings Education Early Childhood Education Canada & China International School affiliated with the Vancouver International Educational Development Centre.

Whole day kindergarten program for ages 3 to 6, 9am - 3.30pm.

After school programs available on weekends: Emergent Art, Science, Drama and Literature. Block B,C,D,F, 3/F, 1399 Beijing Xi Lu 北京西路 1399号3楼B,C,D,F座 (3207 1135) International Play Point @ Longbai GB2, Building 2, Longbai Service Apts, 2461 Hongqiao Lu 龙柏IPP, 虹 桥路2461号2号楼GB2 (6268 8320) Shanghai babyArt Education Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 705, Bldg A, Hongqiao Flourish Lotus Plaza, 1050 Wuzhong Lu 吴中路1050号虹桥盛世莲花 广场A幢705室 (5422 1000, www. babyart.cn) Totsgarten Play Center Odin Palace, Branch 88, Club House, 3001 Hongmei Lu 奥玎亲子坊早教中心, 虹梅路3001弄88支弄奥玎花园会所 (6401 8381, www.totsgarten.com)

Kindergartens American Kindergarten Stars and Stripes 138 Yingbin San Lu 迎 宾三路138号 (6268 5006, www. starsandstripes.cn, info@USL.com) Bright Start Academy 2F, 10-3 Cangwu Lu, by Tianlin Lu 苍梧路

10号3幢2楼,近田林路 (6451 7908, www.kidsbrightstart.com) Century Star Bilingual Kindergarten 169 Boshan Dong Lu, by Deping Lu and Jujiaqiao Lu 博山东路169号, 德平路居家桥路中间 (5850 6698, www.shsjx.com) China Welfare Institution Kindergarten 1361 Xiuyan Lu, by Hunan Lu 秀沿路1361号,近沪南路 (6819 2362, www.cwikin.com) Dulwich College Kindergarten Shanghai 425 Lan’an Lu, by Biyun Lu 蓝桉路425号,近碧云路 (5899 9910, www.dulwichcollege.cn) Fortune Kindergarten International School 1) 55 Lancun Lu (5875 1212, www.fkis.com.cn) 2) 201 Donghuan Long Lu 东环龙路201号(5039 8797) 3) 2151 Lianhua Lu 莲花路2151号 (5458 0508) Happy Bridge Kindergarten 489 Huaiyin Lu, by Linquan Lu 淮阴路 489号, 近林泉路 (6223 8870, www. happybridge.org) Harvest Baby Kindergarten 149 Hengbang Lu, by Tiantong'an Lu 横 浜路149号,近天潼庵路 (6587 8662) Learning Habitat Bilingual Kindergarten Block C, Blue Sky Villa, 1980 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongmei Lu 虹桥路1980号蓝天别墅C幢 (6262 7668, www.learninghabitat.org) Little Eton Bilingual Kindergarten 592 Wanping Nan Lu, by Lingling Lu 宛平南路592号 (6469 0445, www.little-eton.com, little-eton@ eastday.com)

Maryland Kindergarten 1/F, 59 Ronghua Xi Dao, by Suicheng Lu 华西道59号1楼, 近水城路 (6270 1393, 6270 2393, www.smlk.kr, maryland_sh@hanmail.net) Merrykids Kindergarten No.42, 21 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu 蒲北路21弄 42号,近柳州路 (6483 0206, www. merrykids.com) Montessori Children’s House English-German-Mandarin classes.

7.30am - 4.40pm. 56 Lingshan Lu,

by Yinshan Lu and Yunshan Lu 灵山 路56号, 近银山路和云山路 Montessori School of Shanghai 1) Qingpu Campus: 1230 Zhuguang Lu 诸光路1230号 (5988 6688, www. montessorisos.com) 2) 21 Donghu Lu 东湖路21号(5403 7699, www. montessorisos.com) Morgan Rothschild Childcare Center Building 161, 1358 Huqingping Gong Lu沪青平公路1358号161 幢 (6976 1000 ext 10/88, www. morganrothschild.com) SCIS Hongqiao ECE Campus 2212 Hongqiao Lu 虹桥路2212号(6261 4338, Fax: 6261 4639) Shanghai Angels Kindergarten 281 Panlong Cun 蟠龙村281号 (5988 3458, www.angels.org.cn) Shanghai Greenfield Kindergarten 1980 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongmei Lu 虹桥路1980号,近虹梅路 (6261 4446) Shanghai Ladder Bilingual Kindergarten 910 Yingkou Lu, by Xiangyin Lu 营口路910号,近翔殷路 (6534 7515)

Tweety's English School No 66, 60 Jinhui Nan Lu, by Wuzhong Lu 金 汇南路60弄66号,近吴中路 (6406 0846) Shanghai Montessori Kindergarten No. 20, 1117 Zhuguang Lu 诸光路 1129号20号(3319 9422, www.s-m-k. org, montessorikindergarten@ yahoo.com.cn) Shanghai Victoria Kindergarten 1) No 1, 71 Huating Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu华亭路71弄1号,近淮海中路 (5403 6901, www.victoria.edu.hk) 2) No 15, 155 Baocheng Lu 宝城路155弄 15号 (5415 2228, www.victoria.edu. hk) 3) No 38, 39 Yinxiao Lu 银霄路 39弄38号(5045 9084, www.victoria. edu.hk) 4) No 81, 300 Gumei Lu (6401 1084, www.victoria.edu.hk) Shanghai Weihai Kindergarten International Division 730 Weihai Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu, 威海路730 号, 近陕西北路, Ages 3-6, Bilingual English/Chinese classrooms, Montessori-based Curriculum Phone: Mr. Kobe (136.4175.2501) Email: happyweihai@gmail.com WuNan Kindergarten International School 14 Wulumuqi Nan Lu 乌鲁木 齐南路14号(6433 7993) YCIS Shanghai Kindergarten 1) HongQiao Campus: 11 Shuicheng Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 水城路11号, 近 虹桥路K1-Year 4, Ages 1-8 (6242 3243, enquiry@sh.ycef.com) 2) Regency Park Campus: 1817 Huamu Lu 花木路1817号K1-Year 4, Ages 1-8 (5033 1900, enquiry@sh.ycef.com)

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listing events International Schools Britannica International School Shanghai 1988 Gubei Nan Lu, by Wuzhong Lu 古北南路 1988号, 近吴中路 (6402 7889, www.britannicashanghai.com, admissions@britannicashanghai. com) British International School 1) Pudong Campus: 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Lu 南公路2729弄康桥半岛600 号 (5812 7455, www.bisshanghai. com enquiries@bisspudong. com) 2) Puxi Campus: 111 Jinguang Lu 金光路111号 (5226 3211, www. bisshanghai.com admissions@ bisspuxi.com) Concordia International School Shanghai 999 Mingyue Lu, by Huangyang Lu 明月路999号,近黄 杨路(5899 0380, www.ciss.com.cn, admissions@ciss.com.cn) Deutsche Schule Shanghai 30, 399 Zhuguang Lu 诸光路399弄30号 (3976 0555, www.ds-shanghai.org. cn, info@ds-shanghai.org.cn) Dulwich College International School 266 Lan’an Lu, by Mingyue Lu 蓝桉路266号 (5899 9910, www. dulwich-shanghai.cn, admissions@ dulwich-shanghai.cn) Livingston American School 580 Ganxi Lu 甘溪路580号(6238 3511, www.laschina.org, Info@laschina. org) LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SHANGHAI 1) 350 Gaoguang Lu (3976 0555, http:// ef.shanghai.online.fr) 2) Bldg D, 1555 Jufeng Lu 巨峰路1555D楼(6897 6589) Hong Qiao International School 218 Yi Li Nan Lu, by Lanbaoshi Lu 中国上 海伊犁南路218号, 近蓝宝石路 (6268 2074, 6268 3121, www.hqis.org) Shanghai American School 1)Pudong Campus: 1600 Lingbai Gong Lu 凌 白公路1600号 (6221 1445, www. saschina.org) 2) Puxi Campus: 258 Jinfeng Lu, by Beiqing Gong Lu 金 丰路258号,近北青公路(6221 1445, www.saschina.org) Shanghai Community International School 1) Hongqiao Campus: 1161 Hongqiao Lu虹桥路1161号 (62614338, Fax: 6261 4639) 2) Pudong Lower School: 800 Xiuyan Lu秀沿路800号(5812 9888, Fax: 5812 9000) 3) Pudong Upper School: 198 Hengqiao Lu 横桥路198号(5812 9888)

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Shanghai Rego International School 1)159 Diannan Lu 淀南路159号 (5488 8320, www.srisrego.com) 2) 189 Dongzha Lu, by Shuying Lu 东 闸路189号,近疏影路(5488 3431, www.srisrego.com) Shanghai Singapore International School 1) Minhang Campus: 301 Zhujian Lu 朱建路301号(6221 9288, www.ssis.cn , info@ssis.cn) 2) Xuhui Campus: 1455 Huajing Lu 华 泾路1455号(6496 5550, www.ssis.cn , info@ssis.cn) Shanghai United International School 1) Hongqiao Campus: 999 Hongquan Lu, by Jinhui Lu 虹泉路 999号,近金汇路(3431 0090, www. suis.com.cn) 2) Gubei Secondary Campus: 248 Hongsong Dong Lu 红 松东路248号(5175 3030, www.suis. com.cn) 3) Pudong Campus: 48 Xueye Lu 雪野路48号(5886 9990, www.suis.com.cn) 4) Shangyin Campus: 185 Longming Lu龙茗路 185号 (5417 8143, www.suis.com. cn) 5) Jiao Ke Secondary Campus: 55 Wanyuan Lu 万源路55号 (6480 9986, www.suis.com.cn) Western International School of Shanghai 555 Lianmin Lu, by Huqingping Gong Lu 联民路555 号, 近沪青平公路 (6976 6388, 6976 6969, www.wiss.cn admission@ wiss.cn) Wellington College International Shanghai1500 Yaolong Lu, by Yaoti Lu 耀龙路1500号, 近耀体路(5185 3866, www.wellington-shanghai. cn info@wellington-shanghai.cn) Yew Chung International School of Shanghai 1) 18 Ronghua Xi Dao, by Shuicheng Nan Lu 荣华西道18号, 近水城南路(2226 7666 ext 2345, www.ycef.com, enquiry@ycef. com) 2) Century Park Campus: 1433 Dongxiu Lu, by Jinhe Lu 东绣路1433 号, 近锦和路(2226 7666 ext 2345 www.ycef.com, enquiry@ ycef.com) 3)Hongqiao Campus: 11 Shuicheng Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 水城路11号,近 虹桥路(2226 7666 ext 2345, www. ycef.com, enquiry@ycef.com) 4) Pudong: Regency Park, 1817 Huamu Lu, by Liushan Lu 花木路1817号, 近 柳杉路(2226 7666 ext 2345, www. ycef.com, enquiry@ycef.com) YK Pao School 20, 1251 Wuding Xi Lu 武定西路1251弄20号(6167 1999, www.ykpaoschool.cn)

Language Center Panda Chinese Language & Culture Training Centre iMandarin “Ting Bu Dong” is Long gone! 1) Shanghai Centre Campus: Suite 720-721, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路1376

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号(3222 1028, www.iMandarin. net, study@imandarin.net) 2) Yuandong Campus: Room 1916, Bldg B, 317 Xianxia Lu, by Gubei Lu 仙霞路317号B座1916室, 近古北路 (5239 2807, www.iMandarin.net, study@imandarin.net) 3) Xintiandi Campus: Suite 1708, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang lu淮海中路333号瑞安广场1708室 (3308 0508, www.iMandarin.net, study@imandarin.net) 4) Gubei Campus: Suite C207, Shang-Mi Ra Commercial Centre, 2633 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Shuicheng Nan Lu延安 西路2633号美丽华商务中心C207 室, 近水城南路(3223 1046, www. iMandarin.net, study@imandarin. net) 5) Suite 2312, Bank of China Tower, 200 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Lujazui Dong Lu 银城中路200号 中银大厦2312室(5037 2711, www. iMandarin.net, study@imandarin. net) 6) 1779 Yunshan Lu, by Biyun Lu云山路1779号(6105 9572, www. iMandarin.net, study@imandarin. net) Youmandarin Language Center YouMandarin , whatever your objectives - personal training, corporate training, cultural acclimation, providing your children with an opportunity for a head start, or even just fine-tuning your accent- our customized training system ensures that all your needs can be met in a timely fashion. Quality assurance is our foremost concern. (www.youmandarin.com, info@ youmandarin.com) Jing'an Campus: Suite 4I, Crystal Century Tower, 567 Weihai Lu (5204 7618) Hongqiao Campus: Suite 1812, Tower A, City Center, 100 Zunyi Lu (6090 6068)

Bioscor Shanghai Clinic 5, 89 Xingguo Lu 兴国路89弄5号(6431 8899, www. bioscor.com.cn, info@bioscor.com.cn) 9am-6pm

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International Medical Care Center of Shanghai First People’s Hospital, 585 Jiulong Lu 九龙路585号上海第一人民 医院(6324 3852) Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

People's Square: 12F, 650 Han Kou Rd 黄浦区汉口路650号亚洲大厦12层 Hongqiao: Room538, 321 Hong gu Rd 长宁区虹古路321号538室 Xujiahui:

Health Health Services AmMed Cancer Center 20/F, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital OPD, 197 Ruijin Er Lu 瑞金二路197号瑞金医 院门诊大楼20楼 (6415 5988, www. ruijin-ammed.com)

Chiropractic-ESI Spinal Clinic 551 Pudong Nan Lu 浦东南路551号(5879 9999) Mon-Fri 9am- 8pm, Sat- Sun 9am- 1pm.

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Puxi Suite 303, Eco City 1788Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu (5298 6339, 5298 0593) 南京西路 1788号1788国际中心303室, 近乌鲁木 齐北路 Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Pudong Shop 212, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 5093, 6877 5993 ) 世纪大道100号上 海环球金融中心商场212室, 近陆家嘴 环路 Healthway Family Medical Centre 1) 1228 Biyun Lu 碧云路1228号近红枫路 (5030 1699, 800 988 1103) Mon-Sun, 8am - 11.30am, 1.30pm-5pm 2)371 Xinzha Lu 新闸路371号(6359 1082, 800 988 1103, www.healthwaychina. com)

New Vison Eye Clinic Plaza C, No. 777, Centruy Avenue, by Nanquan Bei Lu (www.rjeye.com). Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Shanghai DeltaWest Clinic Building B-5F, 2558 West Yan’ an Lu 延安西 路2558号B座5层 (400 821 0277/ 2213 9777, www.deltahealth.com.cn, patientservice@deltahealth.com.cn) ParkwayHealth Medical Centers 1)Corporate Office: 7/F, 108 Zhaojiabang Lu 肇嘉浜路108号7楼

(6445 1515) 2)Hong Qiao Medical Center: 2258 Hongqiao Lu 虹桥路 2258号Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm 3)Jin Qiao Medical and Dental Center: 51 Hongfeng Lu 红 枫路51号 9am-7pm 4) Mandarine City Medical Center: Mandarine City, Suite 30, 788 Hongxu Lu 虹许路788 号名都城30号底层 Mon-Fri 9am7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm 5)Shanghai Centre Medical and Dental Centers: 203-4 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路1376号西峰2032044室Medical: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm; Dental: MonSat 8.30am-6.30pm 6) Specialty and Inpatient Center (Women’s Health & Birthing Center): 2/3 Floor, 170 Danshui Lu 淡水路170号2-3 楼 7)Tomorrow Square Shanghai Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Center: 4/F, Tomorrow Square, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Lu 南京西 路389号明天广场裙房4楼(24-Hour Appointment Service: 6445 5999) Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics 1) 1139 Xianxia Lu, by Qingxi Lu (2216 3900, 2216 3999) MonSat: 8.30am-5.30pm 2) Shanghai Racquet Club, Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu,

by Baole Lu Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 3) 1/F, area A & B, 525 Hongfeng Lu,

by Mingyue Lu (5030 9907) MonSat: 8.30am-5.30pm 4) 8 Quankou Lu, by Linquan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am5.30pm www.ufh.com.cn 1)仙霞路 1139号,近青溪路 2)金丰路555弄上海 网球俱乐部内,近保乐路 3)红枫路525 号A&B区1楼,近明月路 4) 泉口路8号, 近林泉路 SinoUnited Health, Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine 1) Gubei Clinic: 491 Yili Nan Lu, by Huangjincheng Avenue 伊犁南路 491号近黄金城道 (6124 9979) 2) Jinqiao Clinic: No. 16, 300 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu 桥红枫路300弄16号, 近碧云路 (5030 7810) 3) Shanghai Centre (Portman) Clinic: Suite 601, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城西峰601室 (6279 8920) Shanghai ConBio Aesthetic Surgery Hospital 259 ,Xikang Lu 西康路259 号(6289 5163, 6289 5165, www. chinameirong.com/english) Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 8am5pm, 24/7 (6196 3333) marketing@ redleafhospital.com www. redleafhosptial.com 淮海中路1209 号, 近东湖路 Sunshine Children's Clinic 85 Yili Nan Lu, by Guyang Lu 伊犁南路85号,近 古羊路 (5477 6480)

Wooridul International Spine Hospital (Shanghai) No. 106 Shi Guang Yi Cun, by Wujiaochang 市 光一村106号,近五角场(6117 9900, www.wolide.com/en) WorldPath Clinic International 399 NanQuan Bei Lu 南泉北路399号 (2020 7888, www.worldpathclinic. com, service@worldpathclinic.com ) Mon-Fri 9am-8pm,Sat-Sun 9am4pm

Chinese Medicine Body & Soul - Medical Clinics 1) Huangpu: 14/F, An Ji Plaza, 760 Xizang Nan Lu 西藏南路760号安基 大厦14楼5室(5101 9262, huangpu@ bodyandsoul.com.cn) 2)Minhang: Zhi Di Plaza, 211 Chengjia Qiao Zhi Lu 程家桥支路211号(6461 6550, minhang@bodyandsoul.com.cn) 3)Jingan: 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu 威海路500号上海 四季酒店6楼(5101 9262, jingan@ bodyandsoul.com.cn) 4)Pudong: Room 1303, Jin Ying Bld. (B), 1518 Minsheng Lu, by Hanxiao Lu 民生路 1518号,含笑路80号金鹰大厦1303室 (6162 0361, pudong@bodyandsoul. com.cn)

Pregnancy Health Services American-Sino OB/GYN Service 1) Inpatient: 14/F, Complex Building Huashan Hospital, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu 乌鲁木 齐中路12号华山医院综合楼14楼, 近长乐路(6249 3246, 5288 7240) 2) Outpatient: 3/F, Block 6, Clove Apartment, 800 Huashan Lu, by Zhenning Lu 华山路800弄丁香公 寓6号裙楼3楼近镇宁路(6210 2299) Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am 5pm Parkway Health Medical Center Services include family medicine, birthing, paediatrics, infertility treatment, ultrasound scanning and 24-hour in-patient & urgent care. 2/ F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6385 9889, 24 hour hotline: 6445 5999) Mon-Sun 9am - 9pm Shanghai East International Medical Center 551 Pudong Nan Lu 浦东南路 551号(5879 9999, www.seimc.com. cn) Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu,

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路1139号, 近青溪路(2216 3900, 400 639 3900, www.ufh.com.cn) MonSat 8:30am -5:30pm VIP Maternity & GYN Center VIP 13-15/F, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu 乌鲁木齐中路12号,近长 乐路 (5288 9999, www.upmg.us) WorldPath Clinic International 399 Nanquan Bei Lu 南泉北路399号 (2020 7888, www.worldpathclinic. com, service@worldpathclinic.com) Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am4pm

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Our experienced foreign teachers provide 1-on-1 instrument lessons to all ages and group classes for children aged 2-9. Address: 678 Gubei Lu near Xianxia Lu, Suite 803 | Phone: 0215235-7398 | Email: info@concordmusic.com | Website: www.concordmusic.com Active Kidz Shanghai A not for profit youth sports organization offering recreational and competitive sports’ programs for children 3- 15 years old in Pudong and Puxi. More information on www.activekidz.org.

OTTO Packing & Transport Co., Ltd Office move experts, over 300 office relocations annually, each project over 300 headcounts. We provide professional International, domestic and local household goods relocation service and office move. As well as warehousing and records managements service.

OTTO has headquartered office in Beijing, branch office in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Tel: 8621-54246872, Mob: 13801604452, Email: eason. luo@ottochina.com, Hotline: 4008101279, http://www.ottochina. com ANNABEL LEE SHANGHAI is a Shanghai-based luxury home and fashion accessories brand that reflects beautiful Chinese tradition and culture. It boasts sophisticated modern Chinese design in the form of the finest Chinese silk, cashmere and jewelry. Silk pouches with delicate embroidery, intricately-woven cashmere shawls made of the highest-quality cashmere from Inner Mongolia, breath-taking jewelry made of beautiful gemstones, all of which make perfect gifts! 1) No. 1, Lane 8, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Fuzhou Lu (6445-8218) 10am-10pm 2) Unit 3, House 3, North Block Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Lu,by Huangpi Nan Lu (6320 0045) 10am-10pm 1)中山东 一路8弄1号,近福州路 2)太仓路181 弄新天地北里3号楼3单元,近黄陂南 路

The Little Gym Programs include parent/child classes, gymnastics, karate, dance and sports classes.

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What’s for Dinner?

How to Keep the Kids Full, Every Day

By Trevor Marshallsea

W

e all know the feeling, us stay-at-home parents. Every so often we have to ask ourselves some scary, tough questions. And by every so often I mean every day, around the same time.

The questions are: “What, in God’s name, will I cook these kids for dinner?” And: “Must they really have dinner every single %*^#%* day?”

If you’re anything like me you’ll start asking these questions each day, at about 6:30pm. This could explain two things: 1: Why I’ve been accused of being an unimaginative cook. And 2: The huge bags under my children’s eyes.

Still, I resent the accusation from certain members of my marriage that I’m not quite as creative as those chefs she sees on the TV. They’re mostly about nine years old! My point is they’re so young they don’t know what they like yet. I, being old, have developed a finely honed belief in what I like. And it’s so good I want to pass it on to my kids. And unimaginative? Even as I type this I’m contemplating boldly overhauling my signature dish and renaming it “Meat and FOUR Veg.” Yes, family cooking is demanding. I now know why my own mother seemingly simply gave up, alas, some years before I was born. I’ve heard that some people get organized on a Monday and plan and shop for all the dinners they’ll cook that week. This to me sounds like dabbling in the dark arts. Or at least it’s risibly nerdy. It also doesn’t account for what food mood you might be in when 6:30 rears its ugly head on the ensuing, locked-in days.

I can perform in the kitchen when I try, a bit, but sometimes with kids you wonder about the point of it all. A friend once asked our nine-year-old Lani her favorite of all dad’s meals. I puffed out my chest as a pleased, if not smug, smile spread across my face. This was a no-brainer. Years ago I was moved to look up something called a “recipe” (more dark arts, as I see it). This was because we were living on the coast and I felt like seafood chowder. It takes some trouble to make, but I can honestly

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say that whenever I do, people gasp, and in a nice way. Lani served up her answer without hesitation.

“Leftovers!” she said.

I resent the accusation from certain members of my marriage that I’m not quite as creative as those chefs she sees on the TV. They’re mostly about nine years old!

I served up a smile, on wry. Leftovers have long been a signature dish of the harried parent. One parenting writer recently said the biggest bafflement of his childhood was that leftovers was all he ever ate, and that “the original meal was never found.”

To be fair, my leftovers are special.

little patties and fried them up. I then added the key ingredient of surprise, by calling it “Dad’s Leftover Surprise,” and voila, a sort of miracle was born.

The kids love it. I love it, because it avoids waste, and we have fun while learning the beautiful art of food preparation, or “chucking stuff into the blender.” There are usually enough vegetables amidst the beloved “lefties” to make sure it’s even nutritious. Mostly though, I think the kids love it because it usually gets drowned in tomato sauce.

That’s possibly what I’ve learned the most clearly about feeding kids. They’ll eat almost anything if it’s covered in ketchup.

And spaghetti. Never forget the spaghetti.

But one parenting/cooking tip beats them all: When you really are about to cook their favorite meal, always ask them first what they’d like for dinner. Chances are they’ll say what you’re about to prepare.

Nothing aids kids’ appetites more than having the empowering choice of picking dinner. Or at least feeling like they had it, I once beheld a fridge full of old meals and anyway. thought how terrible a lump of sweet and //Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign sour pork would look beside a slice of correspondent in Beijing in the 1990s and pizza and half a sandwich. In a burst of returned a decade later. This time around he inspiration I threw them all into the stays at home to raise the kids. Read more of his blender. I added an egg (there’s nothing that can’t be improved with an egg) made domestic adventures at www.thetigerfather.com.