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1:1 sessions with Lisa in Dubai for the early months — newborn parentcraft, a prenatal sleep call, or one focused hour for the question that needs an expert. 27 articles.
Travelling with a baby: What actually matters (and what doesn't)
Nobody tells you before your first trip with a baby that it's not going to go the way you planned. But most of it (genuinely, most of it) …
Are we doing the right thing? A Dubai Mum's honest thoughts
A note I wrote at 5 a.m. about the question almost every mum I see is quietly carrying — and the honest answer I give them.
So you left Dubai. Who's looking after you and your baby?
England is 5,000 health visitors short and home-visit lactation help is rare. What the postnatal safety net actually looks like — before y…
You packed a bag. You didn't pack your village.
For every Dubai mum living with uncertainty right now — whether you've left, you're thinking about it, or you're staying put. From me, to …
The questions that really help you decide if a nursery is right for your family
The questions that really help you decide if a nursery is right for your family
What every parent should look for in childcare in 2026
Choosing childcare in 2026 looks very different to five years ago. The questions to ask now — beyond the glossy marketing.
Mums’ WhatsApp groups: The good, the bad, the ugly (and the downright unsafe)
If you're a Dubai mum, you're in at least one WhatsApp group you never actively joined. How to tell the helpful ones from the harmful.
The KHDA school cut-off age changes: what options do you have?
The KHDA cut-off changes affect more families than people realise. What your options actually are — and why nurseries matter more, not less.
New Dubai school admissions age rules 2025–26: What the KHDA cut-off change really means for parents
New Dubai school admissions age rules 2025–26: what the KHDA cut-off change actually means (without the panic).
Returning to work after having a baby in Dubai: The honest guide I wish I’d had
Counting the days until you're back at the desk while still figuring out newborn sleep? The honest guide I wish someone had given me.
Are maternity systems failing parents? A look at gaps in postnatal care and community support
What happens when families fall through the cracks: A local and global perspective on perinatal support.
Your baby’s wellbeing: A holistic approach to health and happiness
There's no shortage of baby advice from Dr Google. A calmer take on what actually matters for the first few years.
Nanny or Nursery? An honest guide for Dubai parents thinking about childcare options
Nanny or nursery? An honest, no-marketing breakdown for Dubai families — and the question that usually settles it.
Language development in multicultural families: Strategies for raising bilingual children in Dubai
Dubai is home to 200+ nationalities and most kids hear two or three languages a day. How to actually support bilingual development without…
Maternity leave in the UAE: What every working mum needs to know
Going back full-time, finding flex, or planning a business of your own — what UAE maternity rights actually entitle you to.
Beating the heat: How to survive the Dubai summer with a baby
How to actually survive a Dubai summer with a baby — small planning, the right gear, and the community that gets it.
Embracing your new identity: Growing into motherhood
Becoming a mother can feel like a complete unraveling of the self you knew. A note on the part of motherhood no one really warns you about.
Improving your baby’s wellbeing: A holistic approach to health and happiness
A holistic take on baby and child health — small, mindful choices over perfection. Written for World Health Day.
Navigating motherhood in Dubai: Finding your village of support, connection & compassion
You weren't meant to mother in isolation. Whether you've just landed in Dubai or you're a few babies in, a note on finding your people.
Let's talk about postpartum rage
Postpartum rage is real, often overlooked, and frequently coexists with PPD or anxiety. The signs, and where to start asking for help.
Why does nobody speak about post-breastfeeding depression?
Breastfeeding is often described as one of the most intimate and rewarding aspects of motherhood. But what happens when it ends?
Children's mental health, and why it matters
For Mental Health Awareness Month: children's mental health is the part of the conversation we still overlook the most.
The sleep-mental health connection: nurturing children's well-being
In the world of childhood development, sleep emerges as a vital thread, woven in with mental health and overall well-being.
Matrescence: Navigating the journey of motherhood with awareness and understanding
Let's look at what matrescence is, how it impacts maternal mental health, and why acknowledging this transition is crucial for women's wel…
The importance of maternal mental health
For Maternal Mental Health Month: the gap between the talk and the walk, and what genuinely supportive care looks like.
Marking Parental Mental Health Week
For Parental Mental Health Week: the partner's experience that almost no one talks about, and the conversations that protect it.
Guest Blog: Nikki Steele-Osborne on Parental Mental Health Awareness Week
Guest piece from Nikki Steele-Osborne: an honest look at the partner's experience after a new baby, for Parental Mental Health Awareness W…
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