Posts From Daniel Shepherd

Give kids a bright start at Brighton College Dubai

We take a look at the exciting Bright Start programme on offer at Brighton College Dubai, to help little ones going into FS1 get ‘school ready’. Bright Start is a… read more…

Finding the perfect school bag for your child

The importance of a good school bag is often underestimated. With a few pointers you’ll be able to pick a bag that serves your child best and hopefully they’ll even… read more…

Early years at Durham School

We offer an introduction into all you need to know about the EYFS curriculum at Durham School Dubai. Welcome to Durham School Dubai, where our philosophy is ‘confidence for life’…. read more…

4 reasons why learning prosocial behaviour is important for kids

Maple Bear Nursery discusses the value of teaching children prosocial behaviour, at school and in life, to create a kinder, brighter future. If you listen to experts anywhere these days,… read more…

What do the early years look like in IB Education?

We get a glimpse into the IB Early Years at Raha International School, to help parents who are exploring different curricula for their little ones! The Early Years in an… read more…

Car seat safety for children

It’s essential to understand car seat safety when it comes to protecting your child. Here’s what you need to bear in mind. Carrying little ones around in a car is… read more…

Managing separation anxiety

We talk to Maša Karleuša Valkanou, a CDA-licensed psychologist and a certified systemic family psychotherapist, all about separation anxiety, what you can do as a parent, and what to avoid…. read more…

Teaching kids to tell the time

Learning to tell time is a key skill that helps your child throughout life. It can be approached in a sequenced way, making it easier for both parents and kids…. read more…

Recurrent Miscarriage: What you should know

We spoke with Dr. Hanan Al Issa, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist at HealthPlus Family Clinic, all about recurrent miscarriage, an issue faced by many women today.  When you want children,… read more…

The role of vitamin K

Vitamin K is an often overlooked nutrient but that doesn’t mean it’s any less important! Here we go through its benefits and how to make sure your child is getting… read more…