• Investigating ADHD

    Investigating ADHD

    ADHD Awareness Month is commemorated every year in October. The purpose is to raise awareness about the disorder and to dispel common misconceptions.      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, widely known as ADHD, is a…

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  • My Story: No Shortcuts for Autism

    My Story: No Shortcuts for Autism

    Sometimes, we learn the hard way that there are no shortcuts for autism. This is an account of just one of the harrowing tales. A reader of our previous blog, “Do Vaccines Cause Autism?”, shared…

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  • Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

    Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

      Many parents today are convinced that vaccines for children, such as MMR (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine), are an irrefutable cause of autism. The origin of this theory goes back to  February 1998. That’s…

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  • Raising the Antichrist or Just Bad Parenting

    Raising the Antichrist or Just Bad Parenting

      The parents are terrified of their 7-year-old son. They tremble at the mere thought of displeasing the little monster they created. The child in question looks pretty normal. Except when someone (most definitely not…

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  • Is Your Child Failing at School?

    Is Your Child Failing at School?

    Is Your Child Failing At School? Your daughter is brilliant. At age 10, she can name the Heads of State of 25 of the world’s biggest economies. She is very sharp and uses analytical and…

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  • Individualized Education Plans

    Individualized Education Plans

      What’s an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? Individualized Education Plans or programmes – better known by the acronym IEPs – have revolutionized how we approach education for children with special needs. These personalized plans are…

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  • I Can Hear Everything

    I Can Hear Everything

      I don’t speak much, but I can hear everything. Mama, baba, my brother Ahmed and everyone else calls me Yusuf. I will be five years old in exactly 157 days. I love dinosaurs. And…

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  • Unlocking Wonderland: Boosting Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination

    Unlocking Wonderland: Boosting Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination

    Creativity and imagination are invaluable skills for success in a rapidly changing world. The bad news is that there is no button to get the creative juices flowing. However, one can develop and nurture creativity…

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  • South Asian Parenting: A Rough Guide

    South Asian Parenting: A Rough Guide

        Parenting practices vary widely across cultures, reflecting the unique values ​​and traditions that shape each society. South Asian Parenting is rooted in a rich picture of heritage and customs, and takes on a…

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  • Parenting Styles in 2023

    Parenting Styles in 2023

      Parenting styles are the different ways in which parents raise their children. There are many different parenting styles, but in 2018, researchers identified the 4 main styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and neglectful. In this…

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