1 Practice positive parenting. Happy mum, happy baby, we can’t say it enough.
Bring happy habits into your home, including sharing a meal or keeping an activity calendar on the fridge. kidsFIRST Medical Center has locations in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and runs parenting classes to help mothers become more positive.
2 Choose healthier snacks. Fruits and vegetables are the healthiest options when it comes to kids’ snacking. Mix them up with yummy ingredients including peanut butter and hummus for nutritious, colourful snacks. No time to go grocery shopping? Try Farmbox Dubai.
3 Sign the kids up for dancing classes. A fun way to exercise and foster developmental and communication skills, your kids can try kids’ Zumba, ballet, cheerleading and more. Visit Step Up Academy for some of the best classes for kids ages three and up.
4 Get them to play rugby. Learning to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team will keep the kids healthy through an ever-popular sport. Rugby Kids UAE offers classes across different Dubai locations.
This story is from the July 2017 edition of Mother, Baby & Child.
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