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Mother, Baby & Child is your partner in parenting in the UAE. With you every step of the way, from pre-conception, to pregnancy and giving birth, as well as baby and toddler, leading up to the pre-teen years. www.motherbabychild.com

FACE MASK HYGIENE

We know that face masks and coverings are important to help control the spread of Covid-19 and its variants, but how do we make sure that we keep our face coverings safe?

2 mins

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Every year, the 2nd of April is World Autism Awareness Day, which was created to highlight the need to improve understanding of autism and improve the quality of life of those affected, so they can lead a full and meaningful life as an integral part of society. Here, we look at the emotional development of children with autism.

5 mins

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF FASTING DURING RAMADAN

Although millions around the world have successfully observed the spiritual cleansing of Ramadan for more than a thousand years, some people fear that fasting over such a long period of time will have detrimental effects on their health. If you’re one of those worriers, then check out these seven health benefits you’ll enjoy during and after Ramadan.

3 mins

TIPS TO EAT HEALTHIER AT HOME

The kitchen is the heart of a family home, but can also be at the centre of your weight loss efforts. It’s not just about the foods that you choose to keep in your cupboards, there are also some clever changes you can make to your kitchen to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

4 mins

PREMATURE BABY DEVELOPMENT

Having a premature baby can be a deeply stressful time for parents, including the worries about how development will be affected by their prematurity. Here, we look at the typical developmental challenges and norms of premature babies.

5 mins

THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR POSTPARTUM BODY

Pregnancy is the ultimate miracle and your body needs to adapt and change to facilitate the growth and nurturing of your new baby. Some of the bodily changes in pregnancy and after childbirth are expected, and others are not simply commonly discussed, says Pregnancy PA Founder, Aneta Haider.

3 mins

9 WAYS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in 160 children have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). And with education continuously evolving, more and more teachers are welcoming into their classrooms students on the autism spectrum.

4 mins

PUTTING STUDENT WELLBEING AT THE FOREFRONT IN SCHOOLS

One of the most obvious outcomes of life over this past year has been the reduction in overall wellbeing, especially among children. In response, parents are increasingly valuing schools that provide wellbeing programmes for their students.

4 mins

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Mother, Baby & Child is your partner in parenting in the UAE. With you every step of the way, from pre-conception, to pregnancy and giving birth, as well as baby and toddler, leading up to the pre-teen years. www.motherbabychild.com