Parents

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NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UAE PARENTS BACK SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR UNDER-16s – BUT CHILDREN DIVIDED

News Desk 28/04/2026

Following Australia’s first-of-its-kind ban on social media for under-16s, and with more than two dozen countries considering similar measures, new global research from Family First, a Varkey Foundation initiative, shows that 63% of UAE parents support a social media ban for under-16s in their

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Helping Parents Understand the Conversations Their Teens Are Having With AI

News Desk 23/04/2026

In October, we announced we were building new ways to support parents as they help their teens navigate AI. This included providing parents with insights into the topics their teen has been discussing with Meta’s AI assistant. These insights are now available for parents supervising Teen Accounts in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Brazil, […]

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Mayo Clinic smartwatch system helps parents shorten and defuse children’s severe tantrums early

News Desk 10/03/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a smartwatch-based alert system that signals parents at the earliest signs of a tantrum in children with emotional and behavioral disorders — prompting them to intervene before it intensifies. In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, these alerts helped parents intervene within four seconds and shortened severe tantrums […]

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The After-School Solution Parents Have Been Waiting For: Orange Wheels 5PM Club

PR News Desk 26/09/2025

IdeaCrate Edutainment Company is the team behind the beloved Orange Wheels, Orange Hub, and Orange Seeds nursery. The company proudly announces the launch of the 5PM Club, a new, thoughtfully designed after-school program for children aged 3 years and above. Running Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the 5PM Club is included […]

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HMD and Parents Are Taking Action and have co-created new phones for teenagers with enhanced safety

PR News Desk 10/03/2025

HMD is introducing a new category of phones designed with parents for a younger audience. The first of these, the HMD Fusion X1, was debut at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona—a phone built as a “first step” into the digital world, designed to give teens independence while ensuring parents have the controls they need for […]

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Hamdan Foundation Launches Talent Development Forum to Support Gifted Students and Their Parents

PR News Desk 15/12/2024

As part of its mission to foster and enhance talent and creativity, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the launch of the Talent Development Forum, an exceptional interactive event aimed at nurturing and developing the creative abilities and outstanding skills of gifted students, with the active participation of […]

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UAE parents anticipate as much as AED 600,000 for their children’s higher education, Zurich survey reveals

PR News Desk 27/08/2024

A recent survey has unveiled that parents in the UAE anticipate between AED 250,000 and AED 600,000 in funding their children’s higher education. Despite these significant costs, many parents are unprepared financially as the survey revealed that 29% have yet to begin saving for their children’s university education. The survey by market research company YouGov, […]

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M42’s leading fertility and maternity experts announce integrated care initiative

PR News Desk 13/08/2024

In a move to ensure world-class healthcare is seamlessly available for prospective and new parents across the M42 group, HealthPlus Fertility & Women’s Health Center has launched a comprehensive referral program in collaboration with Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children. This initiative aims to elevate community health by providing access to specialized

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Gymboree Play and Music Dubai to Host Sweetheart Party

PR News Desk 09/02/2024

Gymboree Play and Music Dubai, the pioneer in early learning and play centers is excited to announce its upcoming Sweetheart Party on February 14th, creating a delightful atmosphere for parents and their little ones to celebrate love and joy together. The Sweetheart Party at Gymboree Play and Music Dubai promises a delightful experience for parents […]

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BOARDING AT SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI GROWS BY NEARLY 100%

PR News Desk 27/09/2023

Swiss International School Dubai (SISD), a unique IB, bilingual boarding school based in the heart of Dubai, has seen the number of boarders attending the Al Jadaf site rise by nearly 100% this academic year. Some 20% of the boarding cohort of pupils are weekly boarders, spending weekends at home. One of Dubai’s youngest schools, […]

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New Global Study, Including UAE, Reveals that 52% of Gen Z (16-25-year-olds)

News Desk 22/06/2023

The first global study to measure Gen Z’s attitudes towards web3 found that 52% wanted their schools to teach them more about the virtual and digital environments in which many find themselves when not in class. The study, conducted by New York-based Boss Beauties and released today, is the most up-to-date comprehensive look at how […]

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International Schools Partnership collaborates with Postpay to deliver secure, easy, and flexible payment options for parents

News Desk 06/06/2023

Dubai (UAE) June 06 2023: The International Schools Partnership (ISP) has announced a new partnership with Postpay to support parents with Tuition fee payments. Aimed at improving flexibility and budget management, ISP’s partnership with Postpay creates true value for parents at ISP Schools by providing a tuition fee payment option that is secure, easy-to-use and […]