Parenting
Mother, Baby & Child
Family Portrait Do's And Don'ts
“Aww, how precious!” Years ago, taking heart-warming family portraits was easy. Now, professional photogs compete with billions of others who display their work online, hundreds of other studios and self-proclaimed digital gurus and social media addicts.That’s why, in the age of Instagram, it’s important to take a step back and go back to basics. Zeina Abdalla, founder of videography, photography and social media solutions concept ‘fishfayce’, shares some family portrait do’s and don’ts:
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July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
School and Extracurricular Activities Finding the Right Balance
When it comes to schoolwork and extracurricular activities, children have so much on their plate. Experts have agreed that a balance between the two is crucial, but how can you help them achieve it so that they benefit from both?
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July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
10 Ways To Track Your Child's Educational Progress
School’s out, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop planning for the next academic year. Your children will be learning new skills over the summer, and it’s a good time to take a good look at where they’re headed in terms of educational progress while thinking of your involvement for the coming back-to-school season. Here are some ways to track your child’s development:
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July 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Balancing School, Homework And Sleep
Once, I met a child who was brought in for counselling by a very concerned father suspecting that his son had developed an addiction to adult media. The father told me that his son’s grades had dropped, he was up late nights, mostly stayed in his room with the laptop and didn’t participate in any outdoor activities.
3 min |
September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Struggling Learners
Learning Disabilities And The Early Warning Signs.
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September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Extra-curricular Fun
Choosing an after-school activity for your child.
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September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Children On Board - Car Safety Tips
We often hear about the importance of driving safely, but it’s even more important to be extra careful when it comes to driving with children. "Dubai car insurance companies’ data shows that the likelihood of you getting into an accident is around 35%. Young children are particularly susceptible to injuries, even in minor car accidents, therefore extra measures should be taken to ensure their safety while driving,” Emre Guclu, head of insurance at Service Market, tells Mother, Baby & Child. Here are some essential child safety tips which can make every ride safer for you and your family:
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September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Surviving Pregnancy …With Toddlers And Pre-schoolers
When I was pregnant the first time around, I started an exciting, but overwhelming journey. Even though I suffered with every pregnancy, I had a huge luxury that I took for granted: spare time, as is the case for most first-time mums.
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September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
15 Things Mums Love (and Hate) about Back to School
School season brings about mixed feelings – not only for kids, but for mothers as well. Eager to see some structure for a change as opposed to the crazy summer days, mums look forward to having the kids sleep, eat and play at the same times ever day. However, there’s also a downside to Back to School. Here are some of the things mums love, and “loathe”, about the school season:
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September 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Ask The Expert
“I feel like I’m not a part of my child’s early childhood education journey. Should I be more involved? If so, how can I do that?” Naomi Jones, Dubai.
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June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
20 Fun Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer
20 Fun Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer
3 min |
June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Aw, You Poor Baby!
10 reasons babies cry and how to soothe them.
3 min |
August 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen
Getting the kids to listen is a parenting battle only few know how to win. Mastering the art of communicating with kids no matter their age requires careful attention and a know-how which follows the simplest rules in the book. Here are five ways to get your kids to listen:
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August 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Bilingual Education For Preschoolers - The Path To Success?
Studies have shown that the early years of brain development are of critical importance.
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August 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
10 Things Not To Say To A New Mum
Ah, the joys of new motherhood! Baby is crying day and night, your sleep cycle is a mess and that carpet stain just won’t come off. The only thing that’s missing is unsolicited advice from complete strangers, or friends and family, on how to deal with this new phase. Here are the 10 things new mamas don’t want to hear:
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August 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)?
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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.
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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 |
September 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:
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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.
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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.
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June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Tammy Tusek
Collegiate American School
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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!
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June 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
15 Tips For Choosing A Good School
If you haven’t already, it’s time to choose a school: this is probably one of the hardest decisions parents would ever have to make. What constitutes a ‘good’ school? How can we set the right criteria for our choices? More importantly, how do we make a decision which would benefit our children the most in the future?
3 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Hugs & Klsses
13 Reasons Why You Should Cuddle Your Kids.
2 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
Baby Steps
Myths and Truths About Walking.
2 min |
October 2017
Mother, Baby & Child
So, How Was School Today?
25 Ways to Ask Without Asking.
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