Tickikids Blog Abu Dhabi
The Most Glittering Winter Holiday Camps in Abu Dhabi to Look Forward to in December 2020
Published 04 December 2020 at 14:41
With just a few days to go until winter school holidays, now is the right time to turn to TickiKids. As a valued reader, you will have unrivalled insights into Abu Dhabi’s festive range of award‑winning winter holiday camps and sessions readily available at your fingertips. No matter how many children you have and their age, we’ve got special programmes for everyone to keep your little ones content this winter.
ReadWhy the UAE's parents have given Kip McGrath Education Centre their seal of approval
Published 24 September 2020 at 12:48
From the first years of primary school to the final term of secondary school, the UAE's parents face just as many challenges as their precious kids throughout the school years, plus after months of lockdown things seem more daunting than ever. Whether you're seeking a perfect tutor or industry-leading educational centre, can't decide between online tuition or at a centre, or simply require general advice, Kip McGrath Education Centre is here to support your child's continued learning during these complex times.
ReadThe Eat-Well Guide: Instil Healthy Eating Habits in Your Child
Published 21 September 2020 at 19:22
In this article, we will be detailing the importance of creating healthy daily habits in our children and interplay between nutrition and physical performance. With Monviso Trading Store, we want to offer a wider choice for UAE's families to make informed decisions about meals, drinks and snacks you put in your bodies. If we can get parents to switch from nutrient-devoid products to tasty fruits, healthy vegetables and other healthy meals, it would be a great thing.
ReadThe UAE's Finest Baby Shops to Cater to Every Baby’s Needs
Published 07 August 2020 at 10:10
We love buying baby essentials and accessories, but today the baby items' horizon has expanded and diversified. Many of us have learnt from experience not to choose the first piece that makes us go “awe” when going shopping, but to think about what you really need and its potential to be passed on to future siblings. Consulting parents and rounding up the best UAE's baby shops, we considered many components from quality of materials, design, uniqueness, sustainability, range of organic items to affordable prices.
ReadAdvantages of 3D Printing for Kids and What Option to Choose on the UAE Market
Published 08 July 2020 at 14:31
Today 3D printers have become so affordable that almost every family can buy a 3D printer for a child, for example, to print their favourite tyrannosaurus or simple jewellery for a young snappy dresser. Making the design of the layout, choosing the material and starting the process of creating any toy together will help children and parents not only have fun but also feel part of the innovative activity that young explorers around the world are happy to comprehend.
But how to choose, what you need to pay attention to and what advantages this will give your child? We will try to answer the questions in this article.
ReadThe UAE's Best Development Kits for Kids
Published 15 June 2020 at 19:40
If there is anything parents constantly need, it’s a well-deserved minute to themselves. And there is no better idea than opting for a fun activity kit to get different components, colourful toys and a comprehensive guide all in one box. With a variety of options of craft and educational kits on the market, product reviews and customer ratings, we know how hard it can be to come up with ideas to entertain your child. We have tested plenty of kits and rounded up a thoughtfully curated selection of incredibly fun and development kits for kids. There is something for every tiny toddler, little kid or slightly older children, that are as playful as they are educational.
ReadThe Hidden Benefits of Introducing Children to Photography
Published 31 May 2020 at 15:04
How to channel my child's creative ideas? Should I get a camera for my children? What are the best easy-to-use and durable cameras for children? What specs should I look out for? Could you recommend simple photo activities to introduce kids to photography? The list goes on. It is a universally acknowledged fact that thanks to smartphones and digital cameras, many children are getting behind a camera and taking photos worthy of a pro earlier than ever before. Experience, intuition, exemplary patience and all-consuming respect for details underpin Scheherazade's reputation as a stellar family photographer in Dubai. So much so that in response to our readers demand, Scheherazade has shared practical ideas for how to introduce children to the wonders of photography. Scheherazade Photography is a result of the love and dedication of a mother who knew exactly what memories she wanted to catch of her little daughter. Four years later, she is still taking beautiful timeless photos of newborns, babies and families across the UAE.
ReadThe Best Children's Online Classes in Abu Dhabi
Published 18 May 2020 at 22:34
As the Emiratis adjust to their new normal of social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak, social activities have moved from "IRL to URL" and something it’s given rise to is online learning, exercises and interactive activities. Children's online classes are booming now – and it's easy to see why.
ReadHow to Keep Kids Engaged and Happy Whilst Confined at Home
Published 27 April 2020 at 00:35
The virus and its effects are something we are clearly feeling, however the TickiKids' team picks a selection of spirit-lifting activities for families with kids, featuring everything from virtual storytime live sessions, dancing, knitting and retro board games to blogging, gardening and more to comfort, delight and inspire at home.
ReadNational Geographic Launches an Online Hub NatGeo@Home to Support Educators and Children During Covid-19
Published 10 April 2020 at 20:07
Teachers across the world are dedicating their time to keeping children educated and setting some challenges during the outbreak of Coronavirus over the world. The speed with which the global pandemic has changed the world in that time is staggering. To help inspire young people and support caregivers, families and educators, National Geographic has launched a centralised digital resource NatGeo@Home to fill the gap with practical, educational, inspiring and entertaining content designed to keep families connected to the natural world and science behind it.
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