School gates are to remain firmly shut as distance learning to continue for all students. Distance learning across all public and private schools and higher education will remain in place until the end of the academic year. The decision by the Ministry of Education is a part of the UAE Cabinet directive to ensure that…
Get kids moving this winter season with these fun and educational camps for little ones of all ages still time to get the fun moving. Emirates Palace The Emirates Palace Kid’s Camp returns for kids aged four to 14 years old. Curious participants will have the sprawling palace grounds to themselves including the white sandy…
As a parent, you have a powerful influence over how your child grows up feeling about their body. The smallest things that we do and say (or don’t say) can have a large impact on a child’s psyche. Young children and teens with a positive body image of themselves tend to be more confident and…
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents in the UAE. Obese children are above the normal weight for their age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that were once considered adult problems — diabetes, high blood…
Anyone heard of Wilson Tennis Festival? With an estimated 60 million men and women playing the sport, tennis is touted as the ‘most popular individual sport in the world’. True enough, the sport has gained traction in the UAE in recent years as proven by the big tennis tournaments staged here in Abu Dhabi and…
You can take control of your child’s heart health by developing habits now that will reap benefits later in life. The best and the most effective way to do this is by making healthy living a priority for the entire family. Its no rocket science, a child learns from his surrounding, other family members and…
With rapid advancements in technology, the key mantra is “Go Digital”. Although digitalization has its own set of benefits, you might find that children are drawn towards gadgets, playing video games, watching cartoons, and so on. Parents find it challenging to bring them into the real-world environment. Playing outdoor games is diminishing slowly. However, you…
‘One cannot think creatively unless one has the knowledge with which to think creatively. Creativity represents a balance between knowledge and freeing oneself of that knowledge’. Creativity can be applied to all disciplines and activities, it is not limited to art or design. It can be nurtured and developed in the early years. Many believe…
Whether you’re a working mom or a full-time mom, a mom of one or four, balancing a family, household, career and more cannot be easy. Disconnecting and taking the time out to enjoy life beyond your responsibilities is important. Through the whirlwind of caretaker duties, it is natural to get overwhelmed and lose yourself in…
An increasing number of organizations now recognize the benefits and importance of paternity leave, with the concept being implemented by more and more organisations. The access to paternity leave and making it the rule, not the exception, will lead to more equality at home and in the working world. This will also give working mothers…