Parenting
Mother, Baby & Child
WEANING KIDS OFF SUGAR: HEALTHY FOOD SWAPS WITH LUKE COUTINHO
Luke Coutinho is an award-winning holistic lifestyle coach and author specialising in nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Here, he lends his expertise and recipe ideas to help you swap your child's sugary treats for healthy alternatives.
6 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
MANAGING SIBLING RIVALRY
Squabbles among kids are inevitable but what can you do to foster better cooperation between siblings?
2 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
WHY DOES EVERY CHILD NEED A REGULAR EYE CHECK UP?
The blue light emitted by phone and tablet screens is harmful to children's eyes. After a summer break with the freedom to stay up late and use devices later, longer and more frequently than normal, it is vitally important to arrange an eye check-up ready for the new school term.
4 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
LET'S TALKABOUT STRETCH MARKS
WELLBEING
2 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE IMPORTANCE OF SENSORY PLAY AT NURSERY
We look at why sensory play is so important for young children's brain development and shine a spotlight on the dedicated sensory processing programme at Ladybird Nursery Al Barsha.
4 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE ROLE OF PROTEIN
This month, we examine the importance of protein in maintaining children's health, as well as ways to increase their intake.
3 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
FINDING MORE ENERGY AS A NEW MOTHER
Most mums will tell you that at the start, they were tired all the time. Let's look at a few ways to reclaim some energy and stay positive through the tougher days.
4 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
BOUNDARIES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Teaching children about boundaries is a crucial aspect of parenting. Doing it properly will help your child to move through their whole life in a healthier way. Let's dive in!
4 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
5 TIPS FOR TALKING TO TEENS
Talking to your teen can be tricky. Here are a few tips that make communicating with them a much more effective and loving experience.
5 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
HOW TO CREATE THE RIGHT HOMEWORK SPACE
In this article, we look at setting kids up for a successful school term ahead with a fun and functional study space to call their own.
3 min |
September 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE PERFECT FAMILY VACATION ON…‘FAMILY ISLAND!’
What does a perfect vacation for families look like ? Let’s put the microscope on a tropical island paradise family resort just 4 hours away from the UAE in the Maldives, called Ailafushi - which translates as ‘family island!’
6 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
WHY VACATIONS ARE BENEFICIAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT
We look at why a family holiday is so important in shaking offthe past two years of pandemic disruption, refreshing and re-energising before the new school year starts.
4 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
DUBAI'S BEST STAYCATION HOTSPOTS
Are you in the mood for a rejuvenating break somewhere close to home? Well, why not opt for a staycation in Dubai this month.
3 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
RETURNING TO SCHOOL FOR THE ANXIOUS CHILD
Here, we examine the best strategies to support your child in overcoming their back-to-school anxiety.
4 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF ‘TOGETHER TIME’
Quality time with your child is part of the foundation of a great relationship. What tweaks can you make to build this into your everyday routines?
4 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
HANDLING YOUR CHILD’S REQUESTS
Managing your child’s requests is a huge part of everyday parenting. In this article, we examine the best way to handle this common struggle.
8 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
TOP TIPS TO COMMUNICATE WITH TODDLERS
Toddlers have a reputation for being tricky to reason with. Here, we have some useful tips for you to remember when communicating with your little one.
2 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE ROLE OF VITAMIN C
Getting enough vitamin C is an essential part of supporting kids’ health. Let’s take a look at what this incredible nutrient can do and where to find it.
2 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
SECRETS TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Quality sleep is one of the most important pillars of good health for children. Here are some tips to help little ones get the sleep they need.
5 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
FIVE WAYS TO KEEP KIDS ACTIVE
Check out our top five tips to help your child stay active in new ways.
2 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE BENEFITS OF HAIR OILING FOR CHILDREN
What can hair oiling do for your child and why should you include this ancient practice in their hair care routine?
5 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
CHEF 2 CHEF.ONLINE: QUALITY FAMILY FOOD & INGREDIENTS
Chef2Chef.Online is an online food and grocery service that supplies the same high quality foods and ingredients to families as they do to top restaurants. The difference however, is that you pay ordinary grocery prices, not restaurant prices for the same ingredients!
2 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
BOSPORUS RESTAURANT, JBR, DUBAI
Whether you are going for breakfast lunch or dinner, a trip to eat at iconic Turkish restaurant Bosporus in Dubai’s JBR, will give you memorable moments of an amazing food adventure.
3 min |
August 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
MANAGING THE SLEEP ROUTINE ON HOLIDAYS
In this article we discuss ways to help you keep a handle on your children's sleep routine while travelling, so everyone can stay on track.
3 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS FOR KIDS
In this article, we take a look at some relaxing and fun ideas for kid's summer entertainment.
4 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
MAKING YOUR CHILD FEEL SPECIAL
Raising a happy, self-confident child involves making sure that they feel like they matter to you and have individual worth. Here are five everyday ways to make that happen.
2 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
THE BENEFITS OF POCKET MONEY
Giving kids pocket money is a personal choice, but there are a number of benefits in terms of teaching children essential life skills. Let's take a look!
4 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
NEW DAD'S PARENTHOOD & BABY CARE EVENT
FREE BREAKFAST EVENT Sunday 31st July, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
3 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
SUPPORTING EXPECTANT FATHERS
Even though they are not physically carrying a new baby during the pregnancy period, expectant fathers go through profound changes too and also need our support. Ahead of our first ever event specifically to support new dads, we look at some important issues.
4 min |
July 2022
Mother, Baby & Child
TACKLING BATH TIME FEAR
This month we're inviting the husbands of pregnant mothers to a special event to help them prepare for fatherhood. (And lots more!)
2 min |