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From practical purchases to post-birth body issues, we sent a stylist to the rescue to help these new mums tackle their biggest wardrobe worries...
A Dubai teacher stresses why we can never underestimate the power of books
British expat Delphine shares the joys and challenges of her parenting journey while raising her son Rio, who has a rare genetic condition
As new guidelines recommend a return to routine weigh-ins for expectant mothers, Aoife Stuart-Madge asks whether eating for two could be putting your baby at risk?
Two parents who took their two-year-old on a nine-month world tour share their advice for travelling with young kids
In pictures: the UAE’s most common rashes in children and babies, what they are, how to treat them, and when you need to head to the hospital…
Here's what these Indian expats learnt from travelling with their toddler - and why they think you should try it too!
Whether it’s for a school cake stall, spring fair or farmer’s market, the allure of homemade goodies is irresistible. These recipes will raise plenty of cash for the cause
Show your guests an authentic slice of the lesser-known side of Dubai with these low-cost, off-the-beaten-track, child-friendly sights and activities…
Want to spark your little one’s curiosity and encourage a creative genius? Throw out the toys, says this educator and dad-of-two
At first Maya Fakhouri, a Lebanese senior media executive living in Dubai, found breastfeeding her son Faris (now 6 months) came easily. But when things started to go wrong, she couldn’t help blaming herself…
Dr Marie Thompson, clinical psychologist and clinical director at Vivamus clinic in Healthcare City, shares her thoughts…
Dr Medhat Abu-Shaaban, consultant in paediatrics and allergy at MyPediaClinic, shares his expert insights on tongue tie in infants…
How do you identify if your child has become too focused on material things - and how do you go about fixing it?
With a growing number of schools in the city, here's how to sort through the list to find the right fit for your 2 to 6 year old
Polly Phillips asks if rewarding good behaviour with treats and punishing it by taking things away is actually making our children materialistic and unhappy?
With January dubbed ‘Divorce month’ in many countries because of the spike in enquiries that divorce lawyers receive, we examine what it means to get divorced as an expat living in the UAE...
From start dates for different curriculums to expert advice, here's what you need to know about choosing when your child starts school
Mum-of-three Louise Emma Clarke jetted away on her first child-free holiday in a long time - and she agreed to write a diary to share the highs and lows of leaving the brood at home...
Everything you need to know about vaccine safety and your little one's immunisation schedule in the UAE
From marriage certificates to baby passports and visas, so much documentation is required to give birth in the UAE that at first it’s just plain confusing. Here’s your pregnancy- and newborn-paperwork action plan...
Stuck for ideas of what to do with little ones when it's so hot outside? Here's our pick of the best (and they're not all soft plays!)
We've tried and tested the city's best parks and play areas for children to tell you everything a real mum needs to know...
New research suggests that, contrary to official advice, even low-level caffeine consumption during pregnancy (including chocolate!) may be detrimental to your baby’s health
With the number of people falling victim to the illness this year on the rise, a UAE doctor busts the major myths about influenza and the flu vaccine, and offers tips to tackle it for parents and mums-to-be...
