How to prevent burnout in childrenAn enthusiastic teenager I know excels at everything she puts her mind on, taking up projects and activities at school without the smallest hesitation
Parenting: Are we setting our kids on a course to an early burnout?Let's pause for a moment and do a quick reality check. In our eagerness to make our children young virtuosos, do we go overboard?
Why UAE expat kids take up adult responsibilities sooner than expectedAs expat couples set out to chase their respective career goals, the elder child is often foisted with the responsibility of rearing other siblings or taking charge of adult duties. What impact does this have on them? UAE-based experts and parents weigh in on the effects of ‘default-parenting’
Why parents really need to talk about something other than studies with kids The discourse should always be two-sided; the minds must meet and transact ideas; there must be space to agree and differ, and bridges must be built
What nobody tells you about the 'adulting' lifeHow many times have you had the very same thoughts? That if you grow up, you will be free; that when you become an adult all your worries will flee; that being in your parents shoes is the best thing ever to be because they get to call all the shots
Parenting: Tips to control excessive gadget use Was parenting easier in the past? Perhaps not, but the challenges might have been different and the fact that they were tackled at domestic levels
How unhealthy screen-time is impacting your children's lives If an interest becomes so all-consuming that it robs you of many other joys and experiences which are essential to your physical, mental and emotional growth, then it is time to take stock
Do you have to be an extrovert to be a good parent?In an age when communication is crucial to build and maintain relationships, parents and experts weigh in on the introvert vs extrovert debate
Nurturing little passions: A guide to developing hobbies in kidsBy engaging with your child's curiosity and supporting their exploration, you create a nurturing environment for lifelong learning, creativity, and happiness