The busier parents are with work responsibilities, the less time we have for our kids. Therefore, it is essential to know how to stay engaged in our childâs school life even when our child is uncommunicative. This week we give a few tips on how to do just that. Stay Involved by Dana Smith Bader in OTR…
Screen Time Sense Content by Aga Khan Early Learning Centre | Oud Metha, Dubai Parenting brings a whole host of new challenges, especially when it comes to âscreen timeâ. Children are now born into a world of digital devices and screens are everywhere in the environment. This wonderful technology helps us learn about the world,…
It Takes a Village by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog When I was three years old, my parents moved from New Orleans, Louisiana, my birthplace, to Bahrain. We lived in a compound community with other expat families, and we knew everyone in our community â the other parents and children, the compound shopkeeper, the security guards…
Open the Door to Outdoor Fun by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog When I was a child, except for the mandatory school hours indoors, I spent most of my time outdoors. We used to live right near the beach, and the sandy shore and sea were my playgrounds. I used to do cartwheels in the sand,…
Lazy Mornings, Tiring Noons and Sleepless Nights |Â Iron Deficiency in Kids Anemia is a condition in which the red blood cell count is lower than that of normal for your childâs age. This condition may make your child appear pale in color and feel cranky, tired or weak. Anemia is easy to treat, especially when…
Building your childâs Self-Esteem â Let not âShameâ knock you down There should be a time when every one of us will remember the moment we were a kid and your teacher punishing or even pointing a finger at you and there begins that burning hot sensation and embarrassment episode. Your kid can be alarmingly…
Bath time for your little ductile â Give your toddler a safe bath Bath time can be a fun, special time to share with your toddler. It’s also a time for caution, though. Keep these bathing tips in mind to keep your little one safe while he/she gets squeaky clean. The first and most important…
Ideal Parenting â Checklist of Principles Babies do not come with manuals or instructions. Parenting is a mutual learning, growth and development process. Parentsâ relationship with kids as early as an infant to being a teen is more important to manage or overlook your kidâs behavior. Here is a checklist or a commandment for ideal…
Childrenâs Eye Concerns: Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) Taking care of your childâs eye is one of the most important parts in the childâs development. Beware that the developments during the age up to 15 is going to prolong all his/her life. It is extremely important that your kidâs eye is periodically checked and enough attention should…
Spotting Food allergy in Toddlers â Prevent your toddlerâs food nightmares It is common for children to develop sensitivity to food due to their immature body systems. There are two issues children can face when introduced to new foods either a food allergy or food intolerance. Food allergy which may also be referred to as…
