Parenting
Quiet activities to replace naptime
All toddlers eventually grow out of naptime but this doesn’t have to spell the end of that late afternoon period of peace. Here we explore the ‘quiet time’ activities that… read more…
The benefits of offering kids a choice
Enabling your child to make decisions about parts of their own day is a brilliant way to instil a sense of self-confidence and independence in them. Feeling in control is… read more…
How to raise a critical thinker
Teaching your little one to think critically can make their day-to-day life much more manageable, while also setting them up for future success. Critical thinking is perhaps the most fundamental… read more…
Helping children navigate collective stress
In times of shared trauma, parents need tools to help children navigate emotions. Clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Smith shares her insights with us. As human beings, we exist within social… read more…
Six habits for better wellbeing
Tackling wellness holistically is a surefire way to feel good. Here are the six essential areas to focus on if you want to improve your general health as a parent…. read more…
When to worry about your child’s snoring
Children can be active sleepers, prone to moving around the bed at night and making some noise. However, sometimes excessive snoring can be a sign of a deeper sleep issue…. read more…
A look at Green Grass Nursery
Located in Jumeirah, Green Grass Nursery is a bilingual nursery that offers a high-quality education to children between one and five years old. With years of experience as early education… read more…
The power of saying “Yes, and…”
Certain sentences are particularly useful to parents. Here, we look at how “Yes, and..” could help your family’s interactions. Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs and the everyday… read more…
Supporting new mothers getting back to work
We tackle the important and underdeveloped topic of helping new mothers ease back into their professional roles, looking at the progress that’s still needed to help working women with families…. read more…
How birth order affects personality
Birth order can play a huge role in the type of personality your children will have. Let’s take a closer look at what this means. Differences between eldest children, middle… read more…
