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10 Ways To Track Your Child's Educational Progress

School’s out, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop planning for the next academic year. Your children will be learning new skills over the summer, and it’s a good time to take a good look at where they’re headed in terms of educational progress while thinking of your involvement for the coming back-to-school season. Here are some ways to track your child’s development:

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids

A mum always wants the best for her kids. Working hard to raise strong individuals, she hopes they’ll go on to lead happy lives and have a good moral standing. Sometimes,however, it can get difficult, and us mums start to question our choices –also hoping that the decisions we make will lead to the results we’re seeking.

No More Drama?

There are people of all ages for whom acting is a singularly exciting prospect and preoccupation, but it’s of interest particularly to the young. Perhaps it’s the process of revealing oneself emotionally that excites the young actor, or that of stepping into the shoes of a character and losing oneself for a while to 'become' another person.

How Do I Raise A Science-minded Child?

A child’s favourite subject will depend on their preferences and the way they’ve been exposed to it through their education at school and their environment at home as well. Science is an important part of modern-day curriculums; it offers effective methods in teaching children hands-on skills, with fun experiments and colourful modes of study.

15 Tips For Choosing A Good School

If you haven’t already, it’s time to choose a school: this is probably one of the hardest decisions parents would ever have to make. What constitutes a ‘good’ school? How can we set the right criteria for our choices? More importantly, how do we make a decision which would benefit our children the most in the future?

Hugs & Klsses

13 Reasons Why You Should Cuddle Your Kids.

Baby Steps

Myths and Truths About Walking.

So, How Was School Today?

25 Ways to Ask Without Asking.

5 Ways Parents Can Help Teachers This School Year

A child's first and most important teacher is their parents and it’s proven that, when parents are involved in their child’s schooling, they do better and have a more positive attitude atowards learning. Consistency is key to instilling positive school-home links so it’s vital that, right from the outset, a strong relationship is formed between Parents and School.

Trick Or Treat

10 Candy-Free Alternatives for Halloween Fun.

Very Dubai! Beating The Baby Blues, Dubai-style

You had the baby you’d always dreamt of, you got through the pregnancy, birth and hospital discharge. Now, you’re back home, your husband is at work and you’re feeling a little down. It’s normal: You’re tired, your hormones are playing havoc with your emotions and you feel lonely.I too have just had a baby girl, and while I’m on cloud nine and so in love with her, I also miss my independence. Luckily, in Dubai, there are many ways to beat the baby blues. So, as a newly-exhausted mum, I’ve pepped myself up with coffee and made a handy list for you fellow new mums. Here are your ‘essentials’ for now:

10 Pregnancy Tips That Will Save You Thousands

1 Preparation is key. Financially savvy mamas know that saving is a step-by-step process.

15 Ways To Keep Kids Healthy In Dubai

1 Practice positive parenting. Happy mum, happy baby, we can’t say it enough.

How To Help Your Child Make Friends This Summer

School’s out and classmates may be travelling or still in town, but summer is the time to make some new friends whether it’s at the pool, summer camp or playdate. Making friends is important for children’s development and self-confidence as it’s a mutual choice relationship where they feel protected, loved and get to have fun.

Tammy Tusek

Collegiate American School

Fun Ways To Stop Summer Brain Drain

Kids may not really be aware that learning is for life. As soon as school’s over, they leave their ‘curriculum’ in the classroom and head out for fun. So how, as a parent, can you teach them that education is actually a lifelong process? By making summer learning fun!

10 Back-To-School Shopping Tips

Did you know that back-to-school is the second biggest shopping season of the year (seriously, what’s first…maybe Christmas)?

Ready, Set, School!

Helping Your Kids Prepare For The First Day And Beyond.

Choosing The Right Electronic Toys​​​​​​​ For Your Child

Toys can offer children much more than meets the eye. While traditional toys do foster development, they can fall short on fun and  fail to take your child’s play experience to the next level. Electronic toys give your child the opportunity to grow, learn and have fun with interactive features which may not be otherwise available in older or more basics toys. Make sure you choose the right electronic toy for your child with these tips:

10 Ways To Encourage Your Child To Read

Children usually feel excited about things like playing with their iPads, buying new toys, visiting fun dining spots and play time at their favourite play areas. When it comes to reading, not every child will embrace the idea of picking up a book and reading.

Household Safety: Preventing Choking

Babies and children explore the world through putting things in their mouths. From food and toys to other small objects, your little ones may be in danger of choking whenever they eat, play or do any other activity. With an increase in choking cases locally, doctors are urging parents to look out for choking hazards and protect their children from the fourth leading cause of ‘unintentional injury’ death globally.