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News on schools, education, childcare, children's health and child rights advocacy

A new skills programme in Dubai seeks to ensure young people leave school with social and practical skills, as well as academic knowledge. Photo: Reem Mohammed

Financial skills are as vital as reading and writing

EditorialJuly 07, 2026

Elite Engineer Summer Camp at Expo Dubai has been designed by a mechanical engineer. Photo: Expo Dubai

UAE summer camps 2026, from art-themed activities to adventure-packed weeks

Things to doJuly 06, 2026

Heating slime and squishy toys in microwaves has caused injuries in Scotland. Photo: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde/PA

Dubai Police warns against heating squishy toys in microwave

UAEJuly 03, 2026

The UAE decision has been welcomed by educators, psychologists and other specialists. Getty

Social media ban will set much-needed digital boundaries

EditorialJune 23, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on new rules to restrict children from using social media

CartoonJune 18, 2026

The resolution applies to all social media platforms that enable users to create accounts or personal profiles. Reuters

UAE first Arab nation to ban under-15s from using social media

UAEJune 18, 2026

You may remember every scene and piece of dialogue when rewatching an old movie but, somehow, that is exactly the point, say experts. Getty Images

Why we keep rewatching the same films when we need comfort most

WellbeingMay 15, 2026

This Pretty Planet is part-story, part-song and apt for musically inclined children

Five books to read to children under five, from Charlotte's Web to Narnia

BooksApril 26, 2026

Families act as a critical filter, shaping not only what is understood, but also how it is understood. Getty Images

Children are watching us, not the news

LifestyleApril 25, 2026

The Chakrabortty family hosted children in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Parents open up Dubai homes as satellite nurseries during Iran war

UAEApril 15, 2026

With families spending more time at home, experts explain the power of upkeeping routines. Getty Images

How a routine can counter uncertainty and bring clarity to children and adults

LifestyleMarch 25, 2026

From indoor obstacle courses to colour-coded treasure hunts, there are plenty of screen-free ways to keep children of all ages entertained indoors. Getty Images

Ten fun indoor activities for kids when they’re stuck at home

Things to doMarch 20, 2026

Don't have your child hosted twice in a row for a playdate without reciprocation, unless you have a clear understanding with the other parent. Getty

Unspoken rules of the modern playdate, from planning to pick up

LifestyleMarch 19, 2026

Parents in the UAE are having difficult conversations with their children this week. Getty Images

How to talk to children about what's happening in the UAE

LifestyleMarch 01, 2026

Screen time and social media are part of daily life for millions of children now. Getty Images

Social media bans for teenagers are understandable but not future-proof

CommentFebruary 24, 2026

The Ranches Primary School in Dubai holds a souq-style campaign where pupils learn about the importance of giving. Ranches Primary School

From Ramadan tents to healthy meals: UAE's helping hand lifts spirits

UAEFebruary 19, 2026

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