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Disconnecting to Reconnect
Do You Need a ‘Digital Detox’? It may seem impossible to apply, but studies have shown that turning off your mobile phone and putting down the remote can positively impact… read more…
Singing the Praises
Can Well-Meant Praise Discourage Children? By: Sarah Whitehead Have you tried using praise to help your child’s self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering if you compliment them too much or… read more…
Education: Profit-Making or Not-for-Profit?
By: Fatmah Azam Ali Executive Director, Master English Education & Training GCC and Teacher Trainer Let us admit: Education is among the most successful profit-making sectors. It is a fact…. read more…
A Mother’s Tragedy Turns into Inspiration
The Story of Baby Lucia By: Sandrine Piedras “They told us there would not be any ashes because at this young age the bones were mostly cartilage. On the same… read more…
Dear Diary
Manika Dhama Writer and Journalist My daughter Aariana is four-and a-half years old. The most significant change her presence in my life has brought is that I have become more… read more…
Trials and Tribulations
Dining in the Dark We eat with our eyes: This is something I learnt the hard way as I savoured on what I had believed to be a shave of… read more…
The Bench Brunch at The Pavilion Downtown Dubai
Dubai is full of not-so-hidden gems. With the abundance of food and beverage outlets and a constantly-booming hospitality sector, residents and visitors almost never run out of options for leisure…. read more…
Dental Check-Up
Common Questions on Brushing Kids’ Teeth By: Dr Carol Onyango Dr Michael’s Dental Clinic When should I start brushing my child’s teeth? You should start brushing your child’s teeth when… read more…
Post-Partum Pain
Pregnancy and the Lower Back By: Dr Stan Pierce Chiropractor, AIG Clinics Dubai The beauty of childbirth and excitement of having a new baby can often be overshadowed by the… read more…
Detecting Childhood Hearing Loss Without the “Huh’s”
By: Hiba Naz When a US national health survey revealed that almost five out of 1000 babies suffered from hearing loss, not many clutched their pearls over the statistic. However,… read more…
