Parenting
Keeping non-competitive kids active
Team sports can be a scary prospect for children, particularly if they’re shy or introverted. Let’s look at some activities that can be more gentle and put less pressure on… read more…
JOIN US! At IKEA’s fun cooking event in Yas Mall Abu Dhabi on 21st March!
JOIN US! Last few places left at IKEA’s fun cooking event in Yas Mall Abu Dhabi on 21st March! Special goody bags for the ladies who join!
Why any play is the right play
We look at the types of play and the positive effects they bring to young children. Nalini Maistry is an occupational therapist experienced in working with children. Here she gives… read more…
Owlet’s Smart Sock and Cam bring peace of mind to parents
Owlet, a parenting technology and lifestyle company, has made its debut in the Middle East, making its cutting-edge and award-winning technology available to parents here for the first time. Almost… read more…
Promoting positive self-talk in children
We examine ways to encourage good self-esteem and a healthy internal dialogue in your child with Kim Henderson, clinical psychologist at the German Neuroscience Centre. There has probably never been… read more…
CHANGE OF DATE for the Breakfast Morning!
The new date of our ‘Mums’ Wellbeing’ themed Coffee & Breakfast Morning event is Monday 20th March, at the Stella di Mare Hotel, in Dubai Marina.
Physical literacy for kids
Tommy Wingrove, Founder of Get Set Go Kids, highlights the importance of physical literacy in kids, the mental health benefits of being active and how parents can support the development… read more…
Top tips to encourage children to read
Children who read tend to be happier, calmer and find it easier to learn. Let’s look at why this is the case and what we can do to turn our… read more…
Dealing with dyscalculia
Dyscalculia can make learning and understanding a real challenge. However, there are ways to spot it early and make things more manageable for your little one. Maths isn’t everyone’s favourite… read more…
Positive discipline in everyday parenting
Esther Anigbogu, Student Counsellor, GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi & Alison Haswell and Melanie Moses, Student Counsellors at GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi discuss positive discipline in everyday… read more…
