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          From indoor obstacle courses to colour-coded treasure hunts, there are plenty of screen-free ways to keep children of all ages entertained indoors. Getty Images

          Ten fun indoor activities for kids when they’re stuck at home

          Things to doMarch 20, 2026
          Don't have your child hosted twice in a row for a playdate without reciprocation, unless you have a clear understanding with the other parent. Getty

          Unspoken rules of the modern playdate, from planning to pick up

          LifestyleMarch 19, 2026
          Parents in the UAE are having difficult conversations with their children this week. Getty Images

          How to talk to children about what's happening in the UAE

          LifestyleMarch 01, 2026
          Screen time and social media are part of daily life for millions of children now. Getty Images

          Social media bans for teenagers are understandable but not future-proof

          CommentFebruary 24, 2026
          The Ranches Primary School in Dubai holds a souq-style campaign where pupils learn about the importance of giving. Ranches Primary School

          From Ramadan tents to healthy meals: UAE's helping hand lifts spirits

          UAEFebruary 19, 2026
          The husband and wife team, who are from New Delhi, focus on different areas of the business. Photo: Supplied

          ‘We quit our jobs to start this business’

          MoneyFebruary 13, 2026
          Displaced Palestinian children attend class at a tent school in the Tal Al Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza city. EPA

          School supplies boost Gaza aid as Palestinians wait for Rafah crossing to open

          MENAJanuary 27, 2026
          From a child’s perspective, resilience is not toughness or confidence. It is the belief that a mistake will not define them, that discomfort will pass and that trying again is safe. Getty

          It's important to protect our children, but we also need to teach them resilience

          CommentJanuary 15, 2026
          If AI companions are to become part of our lives, they need stricter boundaries, parental or otherwise. Getty

          Unchecked AI companions are not guardians, they are engagement machines

          OpinionJanuary 01, 2026
          The question of instituting robust protective measures to ensure children’s safe digital exploration is no longer up for debate. Getty

          The UAE's digital safety law is a welcome step towards protecting minors

          EditorialDecember 29, 2025
          Born between 2010 and 2024, Gen Alpha is the first generation raised entirely on algorithms. Getty Images

          Why is slang term 6-7 'word of the year'? Gen Alpha's viral dictionary decoded

          Pop CultureDecember 13, 2025
          Mark and Sally Ustare say the new ruling will be a boost to couples like them who are eager to provide a welcoming family home. Photo: Mark Ustare

          'Opens door of hope': Expatriates welcome UAE fostering law update

          UAEDecember 02, 2025
          Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah is home to Bronze Age tombs and pre-Islamic forts. Photo: Mleiha Archaeological Centre

          Free and budget-friendly things to do in UAE with children over December break

          Things to doNovember 28, 2025
          Gaza's first film festival for children brings rare moment of joy

          Gaza's first film festival for children brings rare moment of joy

          MENANovember 24, 2025
          A Palestinian child waits to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza city, where the UN declared a famine in August. Reuters

          Nearly 55,000 children under five are malnourished in Gaza, UNRWA says

          MENAOctober 08, 2025
          Bright Bites in Dubai offers an interactive shopping experience for children aged four to 11. Katy Gillett for The National

          Bright Bites review: Inside Dubai's first children's supermarket

          LifestyleSeptember 25, 2025
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