Terrible Twos and its Blues
byThe terrible twos can be challenging for toddlers; however, it is equally challenging and emotional for parents. Two months ago, we hit the two-year mark…
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The Importance of Speaking your Mother Tongue Around Kids
byWhat’s the importance of teaching children their mother tongue from birth, and how does it enhance their skills and experiences. A few days ago, while…
The Love-Hate Relationship of Being A Mother
byThe fear of being gasped at when you admit that you have a little hate for motherhood is real but if you feel it then…
Mindful Parenting Against Prejudice
byCan prejudice be passed on to kids? It all depends on the parents behavior and what they model in front of their kids. A…
Where Does Gender Equality Begin?
byWomen have made great strides in the workforce, breaking barriers and fighting for their rights, but why are they still stereotyped when it comes to…
Here’s To Fathers, The Unsung Heroes
byThe author looks at how society pays such high regard for mothers, and in turn, belittles the role that fathers play. Embed from Getty Images…
Outsourced Parenting
byThe author discusses the implications of household help’s increased role in our children’s lives. A husband and his wife walk in the shopping center, behind…
Your Child Needs Their Own Seat
byArticle in Brief: The author writes about the dangers of not enforcing the use of car seats and risking the safety of our children on…
Working While Expecting – Part II
byArticle in brief: the author talks about the dilemma of a being a stay at home mum or work in an inflexible job towards maternity…
How Abuse During Childhood Impacts Adulthood
byIllustration by Dubai Abulhoul (@DubaiAbulhoul) Words can hurt more than sticks and stones. Criticism, degradation, negative comments, labeling and calling children with insulting names can…
Cultural Norms and Young Emirati Women Gaining Independence
byWhile the leadership of the UAE is committed to empowering women and reducing the gender gap, many young Emirati women are still dependent on their parents or husbands.
Protect Your Child from Abuse
byDuring the early years in particular, parents and caregivers need to be vigilant about recognizing the signs of abuse in babies and young children. This is the first step towards safeguarding and protecting our children.
The First Child, The First Experiment
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) As the eldest child, I was my parent’s guinea pig, their trial and error. They experienced everything for the first time…