Posts From Daniel Shepherd

The perfectionist child

Children who are perfectionists can suffer from their own mindset. We discuss how to spot perfectionism in children and gentle ways to help, improving their confidence and quality of life…. read more…

Success tips for new ‘Mompreneurs’

If you’ve been thinking of starting your own ‘mompreneur’ business, here are some great tips from Alan Douglas, MD & ‘Chief Supporter of Moms’ at Dubai-based business start-up digital growth… read more…

How homeopathy can help your family’s health

We spoke to Dr Batra about how homeopathy can be a complimentary and safe way to boost the wellbeing of your family. Tell us a little about yourself and your… read more…

Why buying a weighted blanket shouldn’t be a heavy decision

Mansi Khandelwal, founder of The Sleep Chapter, weighs in on the science behind these blankets and how they may impact your life and your family in unexpected ways. We all… read more…

Staying on top of your fitness goals

The Embody Fitness founders talk about what they do, alongside ways to keep yourself on track with health and fitness. Embody Fitness is a highly regarded members-only, results driven fitness… read more…

Exercising for mums to be

Exercise might be the last thing crossing your mind if you’ve recently become pregnant. However, it’s a valuable practice with lots of benefits for mums to be. Exercising while pregnant… read more…

Interior design trends: What’s in, what’s out and what’s here to stay

Let’s explore some interior design ideas and trends to incorporate into your home. What exactly are the ideas, elements and trends emerging from the interior design conversation at the moment?… read more…

Sustainable thinking for early learners at Maple Bear Nursery

We look at five ways to teach little ones intuitive and eco-friendly habits with the environment in mind and why these ideas are important. As educators, today we have a… read more…

Is play the key to unforced learning

Anjum Ali, Head of Kindergarten at Global Indian International School Dubai, looks at why play is an essential element to natural learning and how it creates children who love to… read more…

The effect of social media on parenting

Sharing photos of our little ones on social media may seem harmless. However, there are a few potential dangers to look out for before clicking ‘Post’. Social media dominates the… read more…