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BODY GOALS AFTER HAVING A BABY

At some point after a new mum settles into her new role and routine with the baby, it’s common to put some of the focus back onto her own body, energy and fitness. Here are some New Year’s Resolutions if you’re thinking of working towards some body goals.

ANEMIA IN KIDS & TEENS

It is very common for teenagers, especially girls, to experience anemia, but thankfully this condition is easy to treat once you spot the symptoms and take action!

EDITOR'S BEAUTY PICKS

Product review

MANAGING COLDS & FLU THIS MONTH

The cold and rainy weather over the UAE has brought with it an unwelcome bout of colds and flu. Here are a few insights and tips into navigating yourself and your family through it!

“MOM, I WANT TO BE A BLOGGER!” KEEPING YOUR CHILD'S HOBBY SAFE

A report by global market research company, Morning Consult, revealed that more than half of people aged between 13-38 would like to become an influencer. Your child might be one of them! Here, David Jacoby, Security Researcher at Kaspersky, talks to us about how to make sure your child fulfils their blogging ambitions safely - and the role you play in this as a parent.

SUCCESS TIPS FOR WORK AT HOME MUMS

The pandemic has given rise to a work from home culture that can provide both benefits and downsides to mums. Let’s see if we can help to get the balance right!

PLAYING ONLINE GAMES SAFELY: RULES FOR YOUNG GAMERS & PARENTS

Parents often think that if their children play online games they are missing out on healthy human interaction and social skills. However, many parents don’t realise that games may be tools that are just as useful as books, movies, sports - each in their own way, says Andrey Sidenko, an expert on children’s online safety at Kaspersky.

HELPING YOUR KIDS ADJUST TO A NEW BABY

The lives and routines of children and teens are dramatically changed when a new baby sibling arrives. Here we look at some pointers to help them adjust to the family member.

EVENT REPORT: CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING

Held at the Orphic Lounge, Stella di Mare Hotel, Dubai Marina

CHILD SAFETY EVENT REPORT: ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF LITHIUM COIN CELL BATTERIES

This Child Safety Event Report is for both mothers who attended and those who registered but were not able to attend this important child safety briefing in person.

LEARNING WHAT TO DO IF A CHILD IS CHOKING

If a child is choking, it is often a life-threatening situation and you’ll have just a couple of minutes to take the right action to save the child’s life. For this reason, it is vital to ask your local doctor or clinic for instruction or a class on how to handle a choking event. In the meantime, this article is only for general awareness of choking, and NOT intended or attempting to replace the formal first aid instruction you should get from your doctor.

ECZEMA SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & TREATMENTS

Eczema is a condition where the skin becomes dry, irritated, very itchy and therefore sore, bleeding, red and scaly when scratched. It can be very painful for children, so here’s a run down of the condition and how to treat it.

SUPPORTING A CHILD DURING BEREAVEMENT

Whether your child has lost a family member, someone they know or a beloved pet, it can be a tricky balance to support children at this time. Here are some pointers to help navigate this sad eventuality.

THINGS TO DO

An amazing deal on festive menus in Dubai Marina and a mini vacation experience in Jumeriah this season

TOYS THAT INSPIRE OPEN PLAY

With the season of giving coming up, lots of children will be gifted lots of toys - but do some provide better educational benefits than others?

GOOD LIVING

Hair and make up check. The cheese course - check. Hassle-free Xmas lunch - check. Sophisticated drinks - check. Festive coffee to finish - check. We’re all set for Christmas!

GOOD LIVING

We’re highlighting glowy skin solutions in the Editor’s beauty picks this month and some cool competitions you can enter online!

Amor de padre

Aunque los primeros meses depende sobre todo de la madre, el bebé también necesita a papá.

10 consejos si tu hijo padece una enfermedad reumática

¿Qué cuidados debe tener el niño? ¿Cómo afecta en su día a día? ¿Qué se debe tener en cuenta con la medicación?

Vacuna COVID-19 en gestantes soluciona tus dudas

El doctor Antonio Requena, director médico de IV, especialista en Ginecología, Obstetricia y Reproducción Asistida, responde a las principales inquietudes en torno a este tema.

6 claves para cuidar el pecho tras el parto

A muchas mujeres les preocupa cómo quedará su pecho tras la lactancia materna. Aquí tienes las pautas para mimarlo.

Mascarillas para toda la familia

Higiénicas y reutilizables, las mascarillas Suavinex son la opción ideal para proteger tu salud y la de los demás, a la vez que cuidas el medio ambiente. Todo ello, a un precio muy asequible.

MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT HAVING A GIRL OR A BOY

Ahead of our free Pregnancy Information breakfast event on 21st September (where some top experts will be on hand to discuss emotional and physical health in pregnancy) let’s have a little fun by looking at some of the methods that were used generations ago to determine whether a pregnant mother was carrying a boy or a girl.

A DREAMY WAY TO HELP KIDS SOCIALISE AGAIN

This month, we talked with Dubai-based firm Dream Party about their very clever and thoughtful way of helping kids to get back to being fun-filled and joyous after 15 months of disruption to their social development.

KIDS LOVE STICKERS... AND NOW SO DO MUMS!

When you were a kid, did you have your name label sewn into your new school uniform to start the term?! This year, name labels and children’s stickers have taken on an interesting new significance.

GETTING COMFORTABLE BEING PREGNANT

If you’re pregnant, then you might find that everyone is congratulating you while you feel physically uncomfortable most of the time! Here are a few suggestions that might help.

HEALTHY EATING TO BOOST KIDS' IMMUNITY

As children go back to school after a year of distance learning, health and nutrition needs to be a top priority in order to help them thrive, says Dr. Dana Al Hamwi, Clinical Dietician, India Gate KRBL Ltd.

ANXIETY IN CHILDREN: CAUSES, SIGNS & HOW TO HANDLE IT

This term sees the highest percentage of children going back to school classes since the pandemic began. Many younger ones will experience ‘separation anxiety’, as will some parents. Either way, this kind of anxiety is a health issue more than a school issue, so let’s delve into the topic!

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOUR NEEDS ARE IMPORTANT!

Mothers are well known to prioritise the needs of their family life, their husband and especially their children, meaning that their needs are always put ahead of your own. If this sounds familiar to you, then please, please read on!

ADAPTING TO A NEW SCHOOL

Going to a new school can be a traumatic experience for children. Changing from familiar surroundings, leaving their friends and feeling like a ‘new kid’ where they don’t know anyone can make them feel very isolated.