How do I encourage my toddler to handle messy activities?
Toddlers often copy what they see their parents doing. So, if you are constantly tidying up after your child, reacting negatively to mess, but then praising them when they clean up after themselves, they are likely to notice those patterns
How to survive the “No!” period of your child’s terrible two’s stage.
As children grow, they begin to understand that their actions matter and that they can influence what happens around them. This growing sense of self allows them to express their preferences, make choices and assert themselves in ways they could
Meaningful Interactions with 1year olds
It can be hard to think on your feet, on how to support your one-year-old, and you are not alone. 1 year old’s can be hard work especially as they are coming out of the infancy phase and turning into these
How Can I Do It All? Top Tips to Successfully Manage Work and Family Life.
This is one question that haunts many parents with multiple children. However, the definition of “doing it all”, I am sure you will agree, lies in the eye of the beholder. As a mother of two, and having worked in early
The RIGHT AGE to start proper reading with a child…
Investigation and research show it's never too early to start enjoying books with your little one. Reading to the children helps them get your full attention and for them that is one of the best parts about reading or listening
Curricula that the school offers- British, American, IB or Indian… the dilemma of making the right choice!
Statistics for the UAE shows that there are 55 curricula offered in various schools and it is the 'melting pot' of what best education has to offer! British, International Baccalaureate American, and Indian, are the four major curricula that are
Building A Healthy Sibling Bond With The New Baby
A new addition to the family, how exciting! Getting a younger sibling is a big deal for children. How your firstborn may fare during those first months with a new baby are uncharted territory and no matter how prepared you
My little one is 3-years-old… how do I get them ready for FS1?
It’s a question that every first-time parent asks. Even though it has been 17 years, the memory of my daughter’s first day going into her Foundation Stage year is still so clearly etched in my mind. The nerves, the pressure,