Parenting
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…
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…
How to handle your child’s stutter
Understanding the fundamentals behind stammering can help you get ahead of this issue and minimise the impact on your little one’s daily life. Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a… read more…
Raising third culture kids
We dive into the cultural nuances of children raised outside of their parents’ country of origin. In a world where globalisation is on the rise, more families than ever before… read more…
Strategies to help children with their vocabulary
This month, we talked to Owen Semley, Literacy Coordinator and English teacher at The English College, Dubai. Here, he shares his top tips for supporting your child’s vocabulary development at… read more…
The 10 Most Common Concerns in Pregnancy
Ahead of our free breakfast information event for pregnant mums on Thurs 27th June, here are the 10 most common concerns during pregnancy.
Tips for picky eaters of all ages
From toddlers to teenagers, many children will have selective or ‘picky’ eating habits at some point in their development. Here are some strategies to help understand and manage this. Dealing… read more…
The importance of detecting autism early
Diagnosing and treating a child with autism early in their life will significantly improve their experience. Let’s take a look at what the early warning signs are. Autism is a… read more…
Making friends at school
All parents want their children to be confident and to have a group of loyal friends. For kids who find this difficult, positive, hands-on parental support will help them succeed…. read more…