Expat Life Is Full Of Goodbyes The city that we are lucky enough to temporarily call home is a bountiful one that is full of momentum and change. And as expats, we must learn to manage and adapt to the changes that happen around us. One of the hardest changes that impact’s our lives is the feeling that we are perpetually saying goodbye. Leaving our friends and family back home is tough but it doesn’t end there. The average stay for an expat family in the UAE is 8 years. (www.dec.org.ae). So, once you have said farewell to the family and made the move, you will still have to expe ..read more

Summer Travel With Kids: All The Top Tips To Make It Go Super Smoothly By Mama Mariken Bouhas Janssen, a specialist in parenting and child development & founder of Pure Parenting It is nearly the end of the year and for most of us it means a long summer ahead with (lots of) traveling and staying in various places with different family or/and friends with the kids. This is a fun, relaxing and lovely period of the year but there are also some difficulties you will be facing when being away from your family home and put out of your daily routine and structure for weeks. It demands a ..read more

This mama bravely shares her experience with Postpartum Anxiety: you are NOT alone, mamas. Here’s what to look for, and how to get help Singaporean mama Jamie Lee talks in great detail about her experience with Postpartum Anxiety, including the warnings signs and treatment options, and her ongoing struggle to shake any perceived stigma of mental illness. And she is a stronger mama to her son because of it! If you have any worries or concerns about maternal wellbeing and mental health, contact Out Of The Blues here in Dubai.  I’ve lived with anxious thoughts all my life. But not quite the ..read more

Raising Tech-Savvy Kids With These Brilliant Apps & More We live in a world dominated by tech – and when everything from your phone to your fridge (and don’t even get me started on the TV!) is smarter than you, it’s time to jump on (key)board. Because while us mamas can probably just about get away with not knowing how to do much more than internet shopping*, it’s not the same for our kiddos. Coding and computers are going to be a part of their daily life in ways we can’t even imagine (driverless cars and computer co-workers anyone?) So how can a parent who can barely turn on a computer wi ..read more

Even if you don’t want to follow a strict routine, following the same steps at bedtime will help your baby to understand that it’s time to sleep (hopefully!) and make sure everyone gets their rest Establishing an effective sleep routine for both mama and baby is the first step to sleep success and the sooner you develop this the better. From as young as 6-8 weeks, following a set routine every night will pay dividends and ensure no more nightly sleep sagas! Babies love routine and consistency and will feel relaxed knowing what is coming next. An efficient bedtime routine is also an incredibly ..read more

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