Gulf News is bringing together mums from across the UAE for Giggles & Hugs on 25 November

Giggles & Hugs: A morning of connection and joy

Taking place on November 25, Giggles & Hugs will bring together mums and babies

Worried about your teen's friends? How to address it

First, determine whether it's a personality clash or if the friends are a bad influence

Are you bringing in your own biases, judgements, past experiences that is clouding your interactions and observations with your teenager and their friends?

Motherhood and ambition: It doesn't have to be a choice

Sahar Zarringhalam's wellness space redefines motherhood and ambition

That guilt-soaked tug between looking after a child, and nurturing your own ambition. The pressure to be everything, everywhere, without dropping a single ball.

New mum burnout? How to handle baby bedtime chaos

Build flexible boundaries that work for you

According to the National Sleep Foundation, even by 12 months, many babies still wake once or twice during the night. It’s not a failure. It’s biology.

Don't let tantrums define your parenting journey

Start your co-regulation journey today and build a calmer connection with your child.

In our heightened emotional states, we forget that children feel things just as intensely and more. So, they become more reckless in their behaviour.

‘Again?’ How repetition helps your child's brain

The science behind repetition: How it shapes your child's mind

Hardwiring synaptic connections - repetition is key in building patterns in your child's mind.

Reynolds says parenting style has changed with time

The Deadpool actor said he had a scarcity mindset when he was younger

Ryan Reynolds

Sweden: No screen time for kids under two. Here's why

Zero screen time for children under two, an hour a day up to the age of five

The guidelines also put the spotlight on parents, asking them to be more mindful of how they use screens when their children are around and the Swedish government has previously said it is considering a ban on smartphones in primary schools.

Back-to-school shopping: How UAE parents can save money

Before you head out to buy school supplies, follow these tips

Before you head out to buy school supplies, follow these tips.

12 tips to keep your children safe and happy in the car

Beyond tantrums: Keeping your child safe and happy in the car

In 2017, the UAE enacted a law that requires all passengers to wear seatbelts at all times. For children under four, a designated child seat is mandatory and children under 10 cannot ride in the front seat. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Benign neglect: New parenting buzzword explained

The Swiss style of parenting advocates a more hands-off approach to nurture independence

Decoding the term: Benign refers to the harmless nature of the parenting style, while neglect means not smothering someone with attention or our presence.

UAE mums: Homework battles and how to win!

Experts warn against ‘quick fix’ solutions, as the struggle is necessary and helpful

Do you find it tempting to help your child as they struggle with their homework? Too much of it can hinder several aspects of their self-development, experts warn. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

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