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Mumzworld
Mumzworld was founded in 2011 by a team of caring but busy, entrepreneurial parents who felt something was missing from the market. We weren’t satisfied with the product range or information we found at crowded malls and scattered online stores. We envisioned giving families in the Middle East, one place to search, compare, and buy from a wide range of leading local and global brands, all from the comfort of their homes and offices. Above all, we wanted to provide parents with all the information and reviews they need to make the best decisions about gear for their newborn, educational toys for their little whizz kids, books for their preschooler or wardrobes for their pre-teen. After celebrating our 5 year birthday last year as the leading online retailer in the Middle East, this mission still holds true.
A Working Mumz Guide To Maintaining A Work-Life Balance
There is no logic to it. When you become a mum, you start feeling "The Guilt" and yes it has capitals. When a mum goes back to work, the guilt can be compounded and sometimes overwhelming. It is in our DNA to feel guilty, and sometimes guilt keeps us human; according to Psychology Today, “We ...
How To: Combat Tantrums and Threats Like A Boss
Tantrums are like tidal waves. You see them coming a mile away and hope to avoid them if you swim to the shore fast enough. Some parents become so immune to them that you see them staring blankly at their screaming or flailing child with a resigned and long-suffering expression on their faces in ...
8 Timeless Tips That Every Mother Should Remember When Kids Go Back to School
Last week browsing in a bookstore it was made evident to me that it’s back to school time full-swing and the buckets of school goodies are bigger, better, more varied, more sophisticated and cuter than ever. As a mother I instantly started feeling the angst that I imagine many parents feel passing the back to ...
Social Media and Kids: The Reality of Virtual Reality
It can all get too much sometimes. Especially when your seven-year-old turns to you one day and asks for a phone! Not just any phone, a very specific model of a very specific brand. These kids know their stuff. If not a phone, then some other gadget or device where they will have access to ...
Today In Pop Culture: Keeping Up With The Kids!
Do you sometimes listen to your kids talking with each other or their friends, mentioning strange phrases and talking about things and people you have never heard of? Have you ever felt just a little uncool for not knowing what is ‘cool’ these days? (Apparently, the word “cool’ is not really cool anymore!). Here is ...
How To: Pick The Right School For Your Kids
Picking the right school is just one of the many priorities on your check-list. A question that all parents ask themselves. Picking the right school can be one of the most difficult decisions a parent must make as it can drastically affect their children’s future. We live in a region where schools are about as ...
Keep Calm, Stop Shouting, And Read This Post
Do you feel that you are always shouting at your kids? Worse, do you feel you are always shouting about the same things over and over and end up feeling guilty? Every mum reaches a point in her life. And usually in mid-shout. When she realises that she has repeated the very same words over ...
Parenting Tips: A Guide To Instil Empathy In Kids
At Mumzworld, we make sure to bring you the best hacks and parenting tips. So that you can rely on us for all your motherhood related queries. Today's guide is all about instilling empathy in your little one. How soon should you do it. And how does it affect their development? Parenting Tips: Decoding Empathy ...
4 Tips On How Mothers Can Deal With Guilt
Motherhood is no walk in the park. Needless to say, spelling bees are easier than raising kids. In this piece, we’re going to address ‘guilt’. Yes, why do mums feel so guilty? Still confused? Let’s take a small test. Answer the following in 'Yes' or 'No'. - Do you feel guilty when you are not ...