- Sep, 22, 2017
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- Adolescents, Children, Society
Safe or vulnerable?
They’re immature, self-obsessed and entitled. For a generation, the millennials surely get their fair share of criticism. But a recent book iGen discovered an interesting quality of the generation – they are obsessed with safety. They are safer drivers, with fewer accidents and tickets, and are half as likely as Gen X-ers to get in […]
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- Children, Parents
It is all about being prepared
Expert’s advice on how parents and children can make back to school an enjoyable return to the school year. Gulf News, 27 August 2017
Read more- Sep, 06, 2017
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- Relationships, Society, Well-being
World Friendship Day: the link between friendship and mental health for expats
There are four aspects to expat alliances: the friends you leave behind; the friends you make in a new place; those you go back home to, and the fellow expats that you befriend. The National, 30 June 2017
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Focus: Glorifying suicide?
In the UAE, a school asked parents to beware of a TV show ‘13 Reasons Why’, a teen drama which shows a high schoolgirl who kills herself. The school claimed that the TV show is “so influential that teenagers nurture thoughts of killing themselves rather than confronting the challenges in life”. We asked Gulf News […]
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Painful and psychologically damaging
Harassment may have varying effects on people, including anxiety and stress. Gulf News, 05 December 2016
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- Family, Relationships, Well-being
Let the elderly make their own decisions
If you are an elderly person, you may have at some point considered whether it would be better for you to live on your own or with a family member. Gulf News, 14 November 2016
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Expert tips to help your kids win at life
Nowadays, we don’t just want our children to be good at studying, but also emotionally intelligent, practical, resourceful and inventive too. Aquarius, September 2016
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Cutting the core of youth violence
A home away from home should be a place for learning and forming social bonds. However, studies show that rising aggression amongst students has become a global concern, and the UAE has had its fair share of incidents, prompting calls for stringent action. 999 Magazine MOI, September 2016
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A moving story: How to prepare for a family relocation
The end of the school year is when many families choose to leave the UAE. We look at the psychology of coping with a big change. The National, 22 June 2016
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A 12-point programme for self-improvement
Some tips on how you can be a better version of yourself. Gulf News, 6 September 2016
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Becoming a better version of yourself
We often dream about having super powers or winning accolades, but rarely do such fantasies become a reality. Self-improvement, however, doesn’t necessarily have to end up in an Oscar award or world fame. Sometimes simple steps to improve your habits and perspective can help you excel in life. Gulf News, 6 June 2016 […]
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- Society
Focus: Is language key to tolerance?
In one of the sessions at the Arab Media Forum this year, Loay Al Shareef, a Saudi presenter spoke about the humanitarian dimension of languages. According to him, learning a new language will help spread tolerance as it would help people understand how other people think. Gulf News readers debated the idea… Gulf News, […]
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- Family, Parents
Fathers taking changing roles in their stride
Stay-at-home fathers are redefining the traditional family. Gulf News, 11 April 2016
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Stay-at-home dads: breaking stereotypes
In the last few years, the number of stay-at-home fathers has increased for several reasons. One is the fact that mothers want to work and, together with their husbands, take this decision in a happy and calm way. Gulf News, 11 April 2016
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Sexuality, empowerment and the changing female archetype
We look at empowerment and sexuality over the years. Aquarius Magazine, March 2016
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- Children, Family, Parents
Weekend Fathers: beware of distracting parenting
Psychologists stress on the need to focus on quality over quantity. Gulf News, 8 February 2016
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- Well-being
A life long quest. What is happiness?
Is happiness in the external world, in our genes, or in personal achIevements? All of that matters, but to really fInd a sustaIned state of peace and bliss, our bIggest ally is our highly malleable brain. 999 Magazine MOI, January 2016
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No barriers to fitness: the growing appeal of obstacle course challenges
Obstacle challenge courses have skyrocketed in popularity. Think you’ve got what it takes? The National, 11 November 2015
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The end of gender stereotyping?
We consider how much our identity is tied up in our sex, and if a trend towards gender-neutral parenting will confuse our children. Aquarius Magazine, November 2015
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- Children, Parents
Children should be allowed to choose their toys
It is not the classification of toys that damages children but the imposition of the same toy or the same category of toys. Gulf News, 14 September 2015
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Dangerous social media challenges play on children’s minds
Every time an ill-intended challenge goes viral, the young are susceptible. Gulf News, 22 August 2015
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- Family, Parents, Relationships
Have we been sold a lie? The have-it-all hoax
We are finally in that golden age. Women scaling amazing heights and smashing through glass ceilings. But have we exchanged one set of problems for another? Aquarius Magazine, 01 June 2015
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- Children
Child bullying can torment well into adulthood
Any drastic change in a child’s behaviour should be treated as a warning sign by parents, teachers and the community as a whole. Gulf News, 15 May 2015
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- Children, Family
Don’t judge us, say parents of special needs children
Parents of children of special needs speak about what bothers them. Gulf News, 24 April 2015
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- Relationships
Heartbreak is a debacle not an end
Don’t shut out the world if love does not work out. There’s more to life than a romantic break-up. Gulf News, 13 February 2015
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- Children
Raising confident kids
Healthy self-esteem is key to success in later life, but the foundations for our self-worth are laid very early on, in our childhood. Aquarius Magazine, February 2015
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- Children
Exam time? Don’t worry and use our guide to help
The books, the tuitions and the endless hours of studying; exam time can be highly stressful for both the students and the parents alike. Yet there are tactics and tips to help your son or daughter ease through their exams and help you to relax also. Health Magazine, August 2015
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- Adolescents, Children
New Trend: Drugs of a digital nature
It seems drug taking has now caught up with the rest of the world by going digital. The act of getting high odd music may invite total skepticism to most but some claim that’s exactly the kind of effect digital drugs is having on users. Khaleej Times, 12 November 2014
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- Children
Is too much of social media ruining childhood?
The virtual world has connected today’s youth to the globe, but at a cost. Khaleej Times, 19 October 2014
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- Children
The ins and outs of BrainRX – a brain training programme popular in the UAE
As brain-training centres pop up all over the country, here’s a look at what they offer children and parents, focusing on the popular BrainRx programme. The National, 28 September 2014
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Making time for family communication
With kids glued to the laptop or busy studying or doing homework, while mom and dad are worn out and tired from working long hours and commuting, communication between family members is becoming a dying art. Health Magazine, May 2014
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Cyberspace rules for children going online
The Internet has been boon for kids – in many ways. But it has also opened up a space fraught with dangers, Part of being a good parent in the 21st century means being able to instruct your children in the ways of the online world. Khaleej Times, 4 april 2014
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Expert shares knowledge and experience of autism
It was Dr Erna Athanasius, Ambassador for Women and Children, who had the honour to launch the ‘Families and Autism’ workshop at the English River health centre. Nation, Seychelles, 17 July 2013
Read more- Sep, 03, 2013
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- Well-being
How to have the best night’s sleep of your life.
Recent figures suggest that around half the population of the UAE suffers from a sleep disorder. And with the debilitating effects of too little sleep ranging from headaches and irritability to obesity and a weakened immune system, there’s never been a better time for a solid eight hours. Good, September 2013
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- Anxiety
Check into the calm clinic
“When does normal, everyday worrying become something that you should… well… start to worry about?” Emirates Woman Magazine, May 2013
Read more- Jan, 30, 2013
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- ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD Diagnosis
It seems that in the last ten years it has become almost too easy and quick to diagnose ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)/ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children presenting hyperactive and /or impulsive traits and lack of attention. It is alarming that the “diagnosis” is sometimes made up by people who are not qualified to […]
Read more- Jan, 23, 2013
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Overcome your anxiety
You have a good life: a beautiful family, a lovely husband and two smart kids. You are satisfied of your job and you have good friends. They always say that yours is the perfect life. So…why are you not fully happy? Why do you always feel scared that something may happen or something may go […]
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