Tag "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…

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…

Finding the right balance as a working mother

Veronica Martin caught up with Zainab Imichi Alhassan, Co-founder at POP Communications, to discuss juggling parenting with a busy career, time management and mental health support for mothers. You are… read more…

Top tips to implement effective potty training

Successful potty training is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting, and Ladybird Nursery, a curriculum-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) nursery group, highlights key tips to help parents… read more…

Teaching teenagers about trust

Trust is the foundation upon which all healthy relationships are built. As your child grows into a teenager, it’s crucial to help them develop trust with themselves and with you…. read more…

Top tips to help your child with homework

Homework can be a real problem for so many children. Let’s look at a few ways to set them up for success and how to help them if they are… read more…

PeriCare offers privacy and comfort for nursing mothers

All corporate entities, workplaces, and public areas now have the opportunity to host their own breastfeeding pods thanks to MENA’s first FemTech startup, PeriCare. New moms should never have to… read more…