To Compete or Not to compete? by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog We can all agree that sports, or at least exercise, is good for our kids. Making sure children have a dedicated time when they are active, exercising, and, preferably, enjoying being outdoors is essential to keeping them healthy. By taking part in weekly sports…
Learning Language by Age and Stage by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog Every day at Over the Rainbow – Al Bayan Nursery we focus on building language and communication with our children. When parents partner with us and focus on language, we get amazing results. To help you get started with your child, here are a few language building tips. Language…
Hard Wired to Play – Most parents who send their children to nursery want their children to learn how to socialize with other children. However, learning to socialize and play cooperatively with others involves skills children learn over time. This week we take a closer look at the stages of that process. Hard Wired to…
Healthy Hygiene Habits – This week we focus on healthy hygiene for preventing illness. It is essential that young children, especially those entering nursery, learn healthy hygiene habits like hand washing, food safety, and personal care. Healthy Hygiene Habits by Dana Smith Bader in OTR Blog I recently read that at any given time anywhere from two to…
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 child’s 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…
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 – 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,…
