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Archive for July, 2006

Justkidding opens in Dubai

Emirates Today has a story about a new shop that has open in Dubai, Justkidding. It seems that this shop can be that one place where you can find something special for your little one, that birthday gift, or maybe that special baby gift. From the article it seems that this place has [...]

World Breastfeeding Week

Tuesday is the start of World Breastfeeding Week. The Emirates Today newspaper ran a story about breastfeeding in the UAE. Do you think that there is enough facilities for you to feed their baby? and are these facilities meeting your needs, in a clean safe place for you and your baby? We all [...]

Kaboose Website

Today while I was working on something else, I came across this website called Kaboose, that is all about kids. They have computer games (PC and Mac friendly), crafts, healthy kids, travel, party ideas, holidays, clip art, and a section just for Moms. Check out this site and let me know how you [...]

Antibiotics and Runny Noses

You may want to wait on that antibiotic for that runny nose, a story on the BBC News site.
They found antibiotics benefited only one in seven people as the runny nose would normally clear up by itself, the British Medical Journal reported.
“They are probably effective, but they can cause harm and most patients will get [...]

What does your child eat???

Do you feed your child, food that you eat? According to Dr. David Ludwig, a specialist in pediatric nutrition at Children’s Hospital in Boston that might be a good thing. He says that starting at 6 months you should feed babies mild fruits and vegetables. But have you also thought about organic? [...]

How to get your kids to Read

The Gulf News has a good article about the Do’s and the Don’ts of getting your children to read. A Sharjah-based pre-school teacher, Ronali Hewawithanage says, “Research has shown that reading aloud to children from the time they are six months old cultivates the habit of reading and love for books.”
So here are a [...]

Where is your inner Child?

The Gulf News has a short story called, “C’mon get out!”. This story is about getting your kids outside to play, and also how us women have forgotten how to play. I mean really play, to get hot, dirty, and sweaty. It is true that when I was little, I could play just [...]

Strollers at Dubai Airport

Emirates Airlines has launched a new program at the Dubai International Airport, in that they offer strollers for your use free of charge while at the airport. This will be a big help to parents that have checked-in their stroller, but still need to get around the airport.
Emirates Airline passengers travelling with infants through [...]

Fun Places in Dubai

While I was looking for something else today, I found this list of parks, waterparks, zoos, and other fun places for you and your children. Check out this link if you live in Dubai or if you are planning to visit.

Peeaboo’s at Mall of the Emirates

Weekend magazine has a story about Peeaboo and their new location in the Mall of the Emirates. I have never visited this center, but it sounds like a good place for your children, to play and stay cool this summer.
“What makes us different is our daily programme which includes cooking classes, arts and crafts, [...]