Parenting
Mother, Baby & Child
So, How Was School Today?
25 Ways to Ask Without Asking.
5 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
5 Ways Parents Can Help Teachers This School Year
A child's first and most important teacher is their parents and it’s proven that, when parents are involved in their child’s schooling, they do better and have a more positive attitude atowards learning. Consistency is key to instilling positive school-home links so it’s vital that, right from the outset, a strong relationship is formed between Parents and School.
2 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Trick Or Treat
10 Candy-Free Alternatives for Halloween Fun.
2 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Very Dubai! Beating The Baby Blues, Dubai-style
You had the baby you’d always dreamt of, you got through the pregnancy, birth and hospital discharge. Now, you’re back home, your husband is at work and you’re feeling a little down. It’s normal: You’re tired, your hormones are playing havoc with your emotions and you feel lonely.I too have just had a baby girl, and while I’m on cloud nine and so in love with her, I also miss my independence. Luckily, in Dubai, there are many ways to beat the baby blues. So, as a newly-exhausted mum, I’ve pepped myself up with coffee and made a handy list for you fellow new mums. Here are your ‘essentials’ for now:
5 min |
July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
10 Pregnancy Tips That Will Save You Thousands
1 Preparation is key. Financially savvy mamas know that saving is a step-by-step process.
3 min |
July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
15 Ways To Keep Kids Healthy In Dubai
1 Practice positive parenting. Happy mum, happy baby, we can’t say it enough.
3 min |
July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Summer
School’s out and classmates may be travelling or still in town, but summer is the time to make some new friends whether it’s at the pool, summer camp or playdate. Making friends is important for children’s development and self-confidence as it’s a mutual choice relationship where they feel protected, loved and get to have fun.
3 min |
June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Tammy Tusek
Collegiate American School
3 min |
June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Fun Ways To Stop Summer Brain Drain
Kids may not really be aware that learning is for life. As soon as school’s over, they leave their ‘curriculum’ in the classroom and head out for fun. So how, as a parent, can you teach them that education is actually a lifelong process? By making summer learning fun!
1 min |
June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
10 Back-To-School Shopping Tips
Did you know that back-to-school is the second biggest shopping season of the year (seriously, what’s first…maybe Christmas)?
2 min |
August 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Ready, Set, School!
Helping Your Kids Prepare For The First Day And Beyond.
4 min |
September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Choosing The Right Electronic Toys​​​​​​​ For Your Child
Toys can offer children much more than meets the eye. While traditional toys do foster development, they can fall short on fun and fail to take your child’s play experience to the next level. Electronic toys give your child the opportunity to grow, learn and have fun with interactive features which may not be otherwise available in older or more basics toys. Make sure you choose the right electronic toy for your child with these tips:
3 min |
September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
10 Ways To Encourage Your Child To Read
Children usually feel excited about things like playing with their iPads, buying new toys, visiting fun dining spots and play time at their favourite play areas. When it comes to reading, not every child will embrace the idea of picking up a book and reading.
2 min |
September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Household Safety: Preventing Choking
Babies and children explore the world through putting things in their mouths. From food and toys to other small objects, your little ones may be in danger of choking whenever they eat, play or do any other activity. With an increase in choking cases locally, doctors are urging parents to look out for choking hazards and protect their children from the fourth leading cause of ‘unintentional injury’ death globally.
3 min |