Recently the AISA Parents Group at the American International School, Abu Dhabi, ran a writing competition. Winners were named from each grade from grade 3 – 12. And there was
Resolve with Your Kids!
Happy New Year! Are you a resolution maker? Why not make some resolutions with your kids to do some valuable things in 2016? Here are some suggestions:
Dilip Johri: What a Chef Eats….
By Heather Vandevoorde, Ph.D. My newest obsession is karare palak. Literally translated, it means crispy spinach, but that doesn’t do the plate justice. I call them spinach and
Parental Guide: Summer – What to do with the Kids
By Heather Vandevoorde, Ph.D. With that last school bell comes parental relief. Summer vacation brings parental relief. There are no more lunches to pack or early morning traffic during school
Exam Time!
For the most part, parents believe their kids know how to study. They go to school to learn just that. They do not need assistance in that department.
Parental Guide: Sibling Rivalry
By Heather Long Vandevoorde My family helped organize a recent international figure skating competition here in Abu Dhabi. Hubby headed up the photography, I organized the volunteers and my two
A Dog’s Life
By Heather Long Vandevoorde, Ph.D. Samer Al Ogidi is more than a dog groomer. He is a dog lover and a genuine dog advocate. “I opened the Pooch Parlour Pet
SUPPORT FOR SKATING: Winning Mother and Daughter Team
By Heather Long Vandevoorde, Ph.D. | @hvdvoode Looking into the eyes of mother and daughter, Roquiya Cochran and Zahra Lari, you see the same competitive resolve. Zahra is the UAE’s
Parental Guide: Spring Loose and Break Free
By Heather Long Vandevoorde Mom’s worst nightmare: the kids have outgrown the wonderful day camps offered in the UAE. And they do not want to be seen in public with