Bring on Big School – Tried and Tested Tips by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “The end of your child’s time in a nursery is almost here. Next, September your child must transition from the cozy environment of the nursery to BIG SCHOOL! To help you help your child with this transition, this week we examine…

Summer Camp 2019 – Over the Rainbow Nursery 7 Weeks of Fun, Learning & Parties, Only at Over The Rainbow Nursery Arts & Crafts Science Sports Cooking Transportation Available Date: June 30th to 15th August 2019 | Time: 8:00 am – 1.00 pm Fees: 475 AED per week including meals Location:  Villa 86, Badr Street, Near…

Sensational Sensory Play by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “As parents, we often worry about the wrong things. For example, we worry about the messes our children might make rather than the educational benefits they will gain through messy sensory play. This week, we take a look at sensory play and it’s great value to encourage…

Boosting Baby’s Brain by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “Many people advise new mothers not to spend too much time holding their babies because they will ‘spoil’ the baby. However, research proves otherwise.  This week, we take a look at how important a responsive, attentive mother is for boosting a baby’s brain development.” It took 10 years of marriage for my eldest to arrive…

Charitable Choices by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “Ramadan is here, alhamdulillah! It is a time for fasting, extra prayers, acts of worship, and charity. It is also a special time for family gatherings and the perfect time to teach our children about doing good deeds for others. This week we look more closely at how to…

Stress Busters by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “Children like adults can experience stress and, if left unmanaged, this stress can manifest into physical symptoms. Therefore, it is important for parents to understand why children get stressed and how to help them manage that stress. This week we look at healthy ways to manage stress in…

Making the Most of Mindfulness by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog “All of us lead very busy lives, and we are always on the go. As such, it is very difficult to find time to relax and be mindful of the important things in life. However, mindfulness is not only good for us, but it is…

Over the Rainbow Nursery – Spring Camp 2019 Period: March 31st to April 11th, 2019 Time:  7 am to 2 pm Fee: AED 475 per week including meals (Transportation available to Sharjah) Call us on 06 538 5358 for more information 2 weeks of Fun, Learning & Parties only at Over the Rainbow Nursery Arts…

“Drama Queen” and “Drama King” by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog We know our children love to play, but often as parents, we do not understand the full importance of their play. This week we take a look at the dramatic and social play and how it benefits their development. If you have a 16 year…