Mother, Baby & Child
THE BENEFITS OF STARTING EDUCATION EARLY
A surprising number of parents believe that their babies are too young to derive much benefit from going to nursery until they are toddlers. However, many child development experts disagree!
1 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
HELPING CHILDREN TO FAST HEALTHILY DURING RAMADAN
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, many young children want to mimic their parents’ behaviour by fasting and participating in meaningful Ramadan traditions.
4 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
IN CONVERSATION WITH ADAM HALL, CHIEF STAR ORGANIZER
Not many schools in Dubai can claim to provide courses, competitions and extracurricular activities that prepare students to transition to an economy led by clean technology, nor can they count a Chief Star Organizer amongst their faculty. Dunecrest American School is truly a world apart.
6 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
HANDLING YOUR CHILD'S TANTRUMS
Whether a toddler or a teen, dealing with a child’s tantrums can be a hard situation to navigate. Here are some things to avoid doing in this situation!
2 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
THINGS TO DO
This month, we’re looking at local brands with some really great products and outdoor family fun ideas.
4 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
STICKY, SWEATY BABY: THE SIGNS & SIMPLE WAYS TO TREAT HEAT RASH
SUMMER. IS. HERE.
2 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
FIRST AID FOR CUTS & WOUNDS IN CHILDREN
No matter how careful a parent is, a child will always fall and get some cuts and bruises along the way in childhood. Parental instinct will tell you when you need to go to the doctor or hospital, but here’s how to deal with some of the minor cuts and wounds.
3 min |
May 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
COMPETITIONS
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4 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
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 min |
April 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT VITAMIN D FOR KIDS
Here, we look at the benefits for your child of Vitamin D and the signs of deficiency to look out for.
4 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
YOUR VERY OWN PA TO SUPPORT YOU THROUGH YOUR PREGNANCY
Pregnancy PA is a unique service that is much like having your own professional ‘caring best friend’ to talk through your concerns, support you emotionally and hold your hand throughout your pregnancy. A best friend that also has a little black book of health, wellbeing, medical and paediatric experts on hand, ready to give you the best support for a calm, healthy pregnancy you can enjoy.
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
OVER 500 YEARS OF BRITISH EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE OPENING IN DUBAI THIS SEPTEMBER
Established in the year 1509, one of Britain’s oldest independent schools, Royal Grammar School Guildford, set to open in Dubai in September 2021. Book early to attend the exclusive coffee morning on 24th March to find out more about the educational opportunities available to your child. Only 30 places available.
3 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
RAISING SPOILED CHILDREN: LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
Later this month, we’ll be launching a series of regular podcasts to have a lively and informative discussion on all sorts of mother, baby and child topics with the experts. And when I say “experts” - that includes YOU! The podcasts will be informative, thought-provoking, a platform to share views and learn from others. Below is a story on which I’d love to get your opinions!
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
TEACHING KIDS TO MANAGE TIME & GET ORGANISED
Being organised, neat and tidy does not happen naturally, these are learned behaviours that can provide real advantages for both adults and children. Consider these tips to help young toddlers and children discover how to stay organised so they maximise their time, as well as learning to plan.
5 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
SHRUB OAK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, THE NEW BENCHMARK IN AUTISM EDUCATION
Shrub Oak International School is a private, co-educational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students ages 8-30 on the autism spectrum, who face complex challenges and have high personal attention needs.
1 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
MOTHERS' DAY PAMPERING
If you’re gifting your own mum on Mothers’ Day, she’ll love our top three picks of anti-ageing skincare solutions this month!
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
HELPING FAMILIES SUCCEED WITH LANGUAGES
Are you raising multilingual children? Would you like your monolingual child to become proficient in Arabic while living in the UAE? You are not alone!
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
EFFECTIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES
Raising children is one of the hardest and most fulfilling jobs in the world - and perhaps the one for which you might feel the least prepared, especially when new situations pop up at every stage of your child’s development. Here are some tried and trusted tips that may help you feel more fulfilled as a parent.
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
AVOIDING DIET RELATED DISEASES
In this article, we look at some diet and lifestyle tips that can help to avoid diet elated diseases in later life.
2 min |
March 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
THE BEST NEWS EVER FOR CHEESE-LOVERS!
Cheese lovers are foodie people who are rightfully excited by new discoveries in the world of cheese.
1 min |
February 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH KIBSONS (EVEN FOR NON-ROMANTICS!)
Not everyone wants to make a big deal of Valentine’s Day - especially if you have very young children at home, budgets are tight, or simply because you’re just not that mushy!
1 min |
February 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
LEARNING FOR A CHANGING FUTURE
Many of today’s jobs will no longer exist by the time your children start their working lives. At the same time, sustainability and the environment will be major drivers in the world of future professional roles. With this in mind, Fairgreen International School has partnered with The Sustainability Management School of Switzerland (SUMAS) to deliver Fairgreen’s IBCP to prepare students for the future.
4 min |
February 2021
Mother, Baby & Child
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN HIRING A NANNY
Hiring a nanny can be one of the best decisions you make for your family... as long as you hire the right nanny! Check out these highlights of common nanny screening pointers for parents.
4 min |