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Around the world with school lunchbox meal ideas
Six parents share their go-to dishes to inspire yours, from Filipino arroz caldo to South African pampoenkoekies
Introducing different dishes into your child's lunchbox will expose them to new flavours, cuisines and cultures. Unsplash / MD Duran
Domestic workers are an integral part of family households for many in the UAE. Nicole Hill / The NationalNannies in the UAE – common questions answered by experts
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Banana peel can be mixed with water to create a thick paste in lieu of store-bought beauty masks. Getty ImagesDIY banana face masks and vinegar bug spray to curb food waste
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Sticking to a daily screen time quota takes a lot of patience and a little force, but it is crucial, say experts. Getty Images / iStockphotoMore logic, fewer threats: How to develop children's healthy habits
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Breathing clean air can increase average life expectancy by 2.3 years, claims a new study. Jeff Topping / The NationalTips to purify your home from air pollution
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Banana peel can be mixed with water to create a thick paste in lieu of store-bought beauty masks. Getty ImagesDIY banana face masks and vinegar bug spray to curb food waste
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Earth or garden art by  Vicki Rawlins. Photo: Julie M Gile for Vicki RawlinsGarden artists creating ephemeral beauty with foraged materials
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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) can reduce skin and scalp dryness. Getty ImagesPlant doctors: How to grow Ayurvedic herbs at home
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Joe and Gaby Bracho live in the Al Bahia area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The NationalFestive homes: Abu Dhabi couple want daughter to inherit the joys of Christmas
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Chiara Saadi with the Christmas decoration at her villa in the Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National Dubai resident keeps nostalgia alive with her Christmas decorations
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Pantone's 2023 colour of the year is Viva Magenta. Photo: PantonePantone unveils Viva Magenta as 2023 Colour of the Year
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Traditional festive colours provide the perfect backdrop for this year's trends. Photo: BloomingdalesChristmas decoration trends for 2022, from metallics to sustainability
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Global Village opens on October 18 this year. Photo: Global VillageHow my family makes the most out of our Global Village VIP passes
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Snow Abu Dhabi maintains a temperature of -2°C all year round. Victor Besa / The NationalThings to do over the long weekend in the UAE
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Parents have been questioning the importance of classroom learning since the pandemic. PAParents don't think children now have to be in school every day
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Domestic workers are an integral part of family households for many in the UAE. Nicole Hill / The NationalNannies in the UAE – common questions answered by experts
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A University of Galway study shines a hopeful light on the safety and efficacy of metformin for expectant mothers. PATreatment hope for pregnant women with diabetes
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Serena Williams announces birth of second child
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Scientists create synthetic embryo with a heartbeat
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Sandy - flame point Himalayan maleCats dumped in Al Falah desert looking for homes – here's how to help
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Generation Start-up: How Mascotte Health is supporting vets
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New private jet service for dogs on Dubai-London route
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A high-speed train at the opening ceremony for South-East Asia's first high-speed railway at Padalarang station in Bandung, Indonesia. AP PIndonesia launches high-speed trains as UK's HS2 hits the buffers
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Riyadh will host the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, which seeks to build momentum ahead of the Cop28 summit. Photo: Four SeasonsCrucial climate event to begin in Saudi Arabia as Cop28 build-up continues
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