Parenting
Neurodiversity awareness: Hosting parties that all children can enjoy
By Niamh O’ Donnell, PYP SENCo, GEMS International School – Al Khail ‘Tis the season to be jolly and everywhere you turn, festivities are in full swing with music, treats,… read more…
Why sleep is so vital for children
Studies have shown that when children routinely don’t get enough sleep, this will negatively impact many areas of their lives – including school performance and behaviour. When children are not… read more…
What you need to know about baby skin conditions
There is nothing quite like the velvety soft, delicate skin of a baby, however, many skin conditions can affect their skin, leading to rashes, bumps and uncomfortable babies. Here, we… read more…
Top tips to cope with parenting stress
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding and also most challenging experiences. Let’s look at ways to manage it when you feel overwhelmed. If you have noticed that you are… read more…
8 amazing facts about breastfeeding
Breast milk is liquid gold for your baby, but do you know just why breast milk is so incredible? From boosting immunity to pain relief, some of these breastfeeding facts… read more…
20 ways to boost your baby’s brain power
These easy, everyday moves can help your baby in developing his/her language, attention and reasoning skills. Your baby is truly amazing! Did you know that at birth, your baby’s brain… read more…
The ‘LEGO Play Well Study’ findings
The LEGO Play Well 2022 study sheds light on the power of play and the important role that toy products play in building key skills.
Playing online games safely
Parents often think that if their children play online games they are missing out on healthy human interaction and social skills. However, many parents don’t realise that games may be… read more…
How gardening nurtures children
Let’s look at how and why gardening helps children to get an appreciation for nature at the earliest possible age. WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN LEARN Gardening gives everybody joy but… read more…