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Learn Social Skills Through Picture Stories & Books

Picture books provide a wonderful opportunity for learning and exploring concepts, especially to help children learn about social skills and build on their character strengths. By using picture books in this way, it takes the direct pressure off your child and helps them to see things from other perspectives. Here are my top books picks ...

Unleash Your Little Artist:10 Art Experiences!

Here are 10 ideas to unleash your little artist's skills and creativity. 1. Magic wax painting – first get your child to use a plain candle to draw a picture on white paper, once finished let them paint over it using water colour paint. Their drawing will magically appear! Buy Now 2. Swap finger painting ...

One Language or Two? Bilingualism – What’s Best for Your Child’s Development

Parents who speak multiple languages often worry about what language they should use in conversation at home with their children. I have had lots of parents tell me they have just chosen to use English, as it’s the important language of the world, when I hear this it breaks my heart, not only because your ...

Understanding the Value of Play

The definition of play differs greatly depending on who you talk to. As a passionate educator I see it as a way of learning, growing and exploring. It is also an invaluable part of childhood and the most effective method of learning for children (even in the first years of primary school). Read Hey ...

“Hey Mum, I Am Not Just Playing” – What Your Child is Really Doing and Why it’s So Important.

When children play, they don't just do that. Whether it is in your backyard, home, or in playgrounds, it is more than merely just ‘play’. The truth is it's a time that should be valued and appreciated for the benefits it brings for children. When your children play, they develop many skills and strengths. What is your ...

The Toys that Everyone Should Have at Home

There are a few basic things that should be in every house. One of those things are toys that are open-ended, flexible and able to adapt as children grow and learn. All of these suggested toys have an educational benefit or will help your child to develop specific skills needed for later life. Favorite toys ...

Play With Purpose – We Rock The Spectrum

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Dubai, part of an American “play with purpose” franchise with playgrounds across the world, won the Highly Commended Sports Experience recognition at the Time Out UAE Kids Awards, a publication that is widely known as families’ intelligent guide to parenting. In addition, the gym was awarded Best Party Venue ...

5 Benefits of Dance Classes for Children

Attending classes in the arts, has been proven to help improve overall physical and mental wellbeing. When learning to dance, children exercise and learn on an unconscious level, whilst having fun dancing to their favourite songs. Through commitment and practice, skills such as rhythm, timing and a new, often complicated sequence of steps are learnt. […]

How do I know my toddler has a speech delay?

Does your toddler have a speech delay? Who speaks first boys or girls? When do I need to see a speech consultant? Watch Dr. Rania Hawayek video for the answers of these questions.

Tips to Encourage Language Development in Children

Talking, expressing oneself and understanding others are significant milestones and skills in a young child’s life. But not all infants learn at the same pace and some children talk much sooner or later than others. As parents, the key is for us to create various opportunities for our children to develop language and reach that […]

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