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Raising your toddler

raising your toddler
Why your toddler has tantrums and how you should react to them

Screaming, crying and stomping feet - ah, the hallmarks of a good old toddler tantrum. But what's going on in their heads, and how can it inform how you deal with these tiny tempers?
January 27, 2020
raising your baby
How to parent like a psychologist

Dr Rose Logan is a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia and mum to Sebastian, six, and Theo, three. She shares her parenting tips and experiences…
January 21, 2020
learning and play
If my child is not kind to other children does it mean they are bad?

We all hope and pray that our children will grow up to be caring to the people around them. However, as most parents will already know, this isn’t always the case. We speak to Dr Hibah Shata for tips on how to help your child flex their kindness muscles
January 13, 2020
learning and play
“I’ve smacked my daughter a few times and I still feel guilty about it”

Even parenting experts can lose their cool occasionally. Early years specialist Vera Wellman explains how her professional expertise can help overcome childrearing challenges and informs her parenting approach
January 08, 2020
raising your toddler
4 Realistic ways to manage your child's screen time

We all know that too much tablet or TV time is bad for our kids, but screens don't have to be the enemy. Here are some simple tips for making sure your child's screen time is within healthy limits...
January 07, 2020
raising your baby
How to raise a future genius

Every child has the potential to be clever. Here are some ways to tap into your little one's innate intelligence and raise a smarter kid
January 07, 2020
raising your baby
Nanny Versus Nursery: How to choose the right childcare for your baby in the UAE

From nurseries and nannies to the right age and stage, childcare in the UAE can seem daunting. We take a look at all the options to help you make the choice that’s right for you
December 08, 2019
raising your toddler
How Santa confuses kids and makes parenting harder

Tempting as it is to use Santa as a bargaining tool for good behaviour, parenting experts explain why you need to ditch the bribes and revamp your seasonal traditions
December 08, 2019
all about you
“My husband and I are vegan, but we aren’t imposing our beliefs on our son”

Dubai-based mum Cassie Gibson, 38, is mum to Jacob, age four. Although she and her husband are vegans, they are raising their son non-vegan
November 20, 2019
age 1–4
Why your child won't share

Early years expert Vera Wellman explains why children’s social rules don’t match our own and how we can help them through their playground battles
November 18, 2019
family life
12 of Dubai's best parks and outdoor play areas for kids

Make the most of the good weather with our roundup of Dubai’s best free (or almost free) outdoor parks and play areas for parents of babies and toddlers
November 13, 2019
age 1–4
How to tell if your child is ready to potty train (and why you shouldn't rush it)

Early years expert Vera Wellman explains how to navigate your way through potty training
November 10, 2019
age 0–1
5 Baby sleep secrets to help every new mum

Infant sleep educator Hayley Bukhamsin is a mum to two daughters, five years and three months, and founder of The Gentle Mama. Using an attachment-based approach, Hayley helps families ease their way into the land of snooze
November 07, 2019
age 1–4
Don't go potty! How child-led potty training worked for this Emirati mum

Sidiqa Sohail shares her story on effectively training her daughter Haya to use the potty – with surprisingly very little stress!
October 17, 2019
learning and play
Nursery nerves: 10 tips to help prepare your child for pre-school

The first day of nursery will soon be here so if you're planning to put your little ones into a class these 10 tips can help make it a little less daunting for both of you...
August 31, 2019

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