Posts From Daniel Shepherd

Seven screen-free summer activities for children

Spending less time on screens and more time engaging with life in the real world will not only help your child to de-stress, it will set them up for the… read more…

How lifestyle impacts Type 2 Diabetes

We spoke to Dr Aarti Javeri about how lifestyle is a major contributor to type 2 diabetes in the UAE, and how this can be fixed. The UAE consistently ranks… read more…

Creating magical moments together with Stokke

Introducing the premium children’s collection featuring Mickey Mouse by Disney and Stokke® – celebrating the magical everyday! Founded in Ålesund Norway in 1932, Stokke began life as a manufacturer of… read more…

A Maldivian escape for families

With their new ‘Family Fun Summer’ package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa is a resort that should have a place on your summer travel bucket list. With so… read more…

Six summer holiday ideas

Here are some beautiful family holiday destinations that could be just what your family is looking for this year! According to Skyscanner, some of the leading trends for GCC travellers… read more…

Gifted Children: The challenges and opportunities

While being a gifted child brings obvious advantages, it also presents some issues that can hinder a little ones’ development if not properly addressed. Gifted children possess exceptional abilities and… read more…

Planting the seeds of a global mindset: The Dibber Preschools way

It is said that a ‘good childhood lasts a lifetime.’ Therefore, Dibber Preschools’ pedagogical framework highlights children’s wellbeing, development and their learning. The idea is to aid children in realising… read more…

Using Lego to learn the building blocks of programming

Anthony Moran, head of computer science and STEAM at The English College, Dubai, explores the role of LEGO in enhancing computing education and programming skills in young learners. Computing, especially… read more…

A new Victory Heights location is on the horizon

Victory Heights a brand with a reputation for being a community focused primary school, is opening a new location in the City of Arabia in 2025. This new location retains… read more…

Ideacrate: Revolutionising play in the digital age

We caught up with Shifa Yusuffali, founder of Ideacrate, a non-digital edutainment company, to discuss the importance of unplugged activities for developing young minds. Founded by Shifa Yusuffali in 2015… read more…