Spending time outdoors is good for children. It's healthy for kids to get out into the fresh air, rather than being cooped up in air-conditioned environments all the time. The early evening is a pleasant, cool temperature and so this is a great time to enjoy a stroll together as a family. It helps tire your kids out before bedtime and gives you a chance to chat about the day and let them know what's happening tomorrow.
April is the last month before the temperature gets too hot to be comfortable, so encourage your children to make the most of it by getting outside. The only thing is, while kids are out enjoying themselves, so are some biting insects that can cause painful bites! What can you do to protect your child against these?
LAST YEAR'S BUGS
Last year, dry spring days with almost no rainfall coincided with the arrival of mosquitoes, flies, and bugs in parts of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Residents told of swarms gathering on balconies and in gardens as temperatures rose to the mid-30°Cs last April.
People living in built-up districts, particularly areas with vast green landscapes and water bodies, such as canals and lakes, reported that the insects became a nuisance. Pest control experts say that mosquitoes and midges tend to gather in large pools of standing water and breed at a rapid pace.
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CREATING A PET-FRIENDLY HOME
A pet-friendly home doesn't have to mean sacrificing style for the sake of practicality. Here are ten things to consider!
USING COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY IN YOUR BEDROOM
According to colour psychology, bedroom palettes affect our mood and wellbeing. How does this work?
HOW KIDS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCE THE NEW SCHOOL TERM
This time of year is full of adaptation and change. We discuss how children of different age groups feel during this transitional period as they re-enter the classroom.
HOW HUGGING CAN CHANGE YOUR BABY'S BRAIN
We look at why early, gentle touch and affection has lasting effects on your child's brain.
A MAGICAL MAGAZINE-THEMED WEEKEND AT HAMLEYS
Last month, families flocked to Dubai Mall for an exciting DIY magazine workshop held in the popular toy store, Hamleys. The idea was to encourage children's self-expression with lots of fun magazine-themed activities. Let's dive in!
TEN PARENTING TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR
Here are our top tips for a healthy, smooth and productive transition into the new school year for all the family.
LETTING GO OF PARENTAL GUILT
Feeling like you're not doing well enough as a mother is an experience that many women suffer with. How can you dismantle this difficult feeling?
EATING FOR BETTER FOCUS AT SCHOOL
As the new school year unfolds, it's important to ensure that children are equipped with the right nutrition to enhance their focus and energy levels.
FIVE TECHNIQUES FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Here are some practical things you can do each evening to fall asleep better and get higher quality rest.
MOTHERHOOD, FITNESS AND OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: AN INTERVIEW WITH RHIAN ADAMS
Rhian Adams, the incredible mother, athlete and award-winning personal trainer, shares her extraordinary story, from her career in pre and postnatal training, to parenting a child with extensive additional needs.
