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Raising your toddler

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
age 0–1
5 Top tricks to change your baby's bad sleeping habits

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
September 28, 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
raising your toddler
8 ways to prepare for starting school in the UAE this September

Whether your little one is going into FS1, FS2 or Grade 1, the first day at ‘big school’ is likely already causing butterflies – probably more so in you than in your child. Here’s how to prepare you both…
August 28, 2019
raising your toddler
Shyness, Separation Anxiety and Morning Tears: How to deal with the most common back-to-school issues

The new academic year can be a shock to the system for little ones, and many may struggle at first – UAE experts explain what to look out for and how to respond
August 27, 2019
age 0–1
5 Best sleeping products to use in the UAE

Your baby deserves a good night's sleep and these trusted products can help you
July 25, 2019
age 0–1
How safe is your sleep aid?

Mums swear by them, Instagram loves them, and manufacturers claim they are perfectly safe. But growing evidence suggests that you may want to think twice before using some of the parenting world’s most popular sleep aids with your baby
July 18, 2019
raising your toddler
Your child's top ten stress triggers

By recognising what is making your child feel stressed on a day-to-day basis, you can take steps to help them cope. Andrea Anastasiou speaks to the parenting experts.
April 28, 2019
raising your toddler
How to handle an alpha toddler

We all want our children to be confident and able to assert themselves, but what can you do if your little one’s boisterous behaviour is getting out of hand? We sent one Dubai-based mum to review the services of a parenting education specialist to see if she could help...
April 04, 2019
raising your toddler
"How I learnt to stop worrying about my kids’ milestones"

Louise Emma Clarke’s two sons are just 21 months apart - but she is quickly realising how different they really are… Delving into the debate of ‘nature versus nurture’, Louise takes us back to the moment she started to notice those differences
March 24, 2019
raising your toddler
Stranger Danger Basics: 8 ways to help kids identify unsafe adults

Even very young children can learn these simple concepts to help keep them safe when out and about, without making them afraid of the world
March 19, 2019
kid-friendly fun
How to Actually Enjoy Eating Out With Kids

Top tips on how to have a stress-free family meal in public - from those in the know
March 07, 2019
family life
How to encourage charity in children

As GEMS Jumeirah Primary School gears up for its biggest fundraising and family fun event of the year – the JPS Spring Fair on Friday 1 March 2019 – the Baby & Child team catches up with Rachel Higgins, JPS Principal/CEO, and Sunita Chadha, parent and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) member, to talk about all things philanthropy and raising charitable children
February 26, 2019
raising your baby
Reusable Diapers: Why making this eco switch is way easier than you think

With the average child going through 5,000 disposable nappies until they're potty trained, switching to eco-friendly reusable diapers is a crucial step towards preserving the planet for our little ones' future - and it's far easier (and less gross) than you might think...
February 25, 2019
raising your toddler
Why you should never force kids to kiss family members

The importance of children’s consent and how you can teach it to your little ones from as young as two years old
February 20, 2019

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