Shanghai Family's September Issue is Out Now!

Editorial Team Note

Congratulations! We are officially back into a new school year! 

As we look forward to an incredible academic year ahead, our cover story in this special Health and Wellness edition puts mental health in centre stage. Life coach, Nicki Leaper, explores how the quest for perfection (16) impacts mental health and how it affects the individual and immediate family members. Our dad contributor, Sal Haque talks about managing cancel culture (24) while raising his son. Consequently, medical experts weigh in on the impact of stress on physical health (26). 

Autumn is the flu season and children are more vulnerable to the flu virus. Columbia Clinic discuss how the flu affects kids (37) and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

Going back on a high note, what are one of the things that we enjoy about school? Weekend sleepovers of course! Stylish mom, Eve Wee-Ang give us some easy tips to make any sleepover (46) absolutely memorable. With the October holidays drawing closer, allow our travel specialist, Sam Braybon to show us the beauty of Guizhou (49). 

We wish you and your family a wonderful start of the year!

Anabela Mok, Managing Editor

On behalf of the Shanghai Family editorial team

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