- 09, 22, 2017
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- By Psychologist DPC
- 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 […]
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- Children, Family, Parents, Society
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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- Children, Parents, Relationships, Society
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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- Children, Family, Parents
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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 06, 2017
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- Adolescents, Children, Society
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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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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
Take a Tour- 09, 05, 2017
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- Autism, Children, Family
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
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