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Science-Backed Benefits of Music Lessons
“Hot cross buns” is the song you hear on repeat as your child plunks on the keys of the keyboard, over and over. Could learning to play this simple tune really be that important?
Believe it or not, music lessons offer your child many benef...
Celebrating Fatherhood
On the momentous occasion of Father’s Day this year, UrbanCircle had the privilege of speaking to expatriate fathers across the city. Here’s looking at what they had to say about their fondest memories, expat parenthood and their plans for t...
Parenting through a pandemic: Unforgettable lessons
Parenting
through a pandemic.
A
string of words we never thought we would use together.
A
string of words we never imagined would become a way of life.
Ever
since the authorities announced the coronavirus lockdown in March this ye...
How to Interview A Babysitter
Tips On Getting Prepared And Thirty-Seven Useful Questions
The most important aspect of hiring a babysitter is getting to know them well before you make a commitment. You should know what your potential babysitter is like, so that you can ...
Key to a Peaceful Home: Self-Regulation...but how?
“Would you just look at yourself! What has got into you? Get off the floor and keep moving!”
Guest Author: UrbanCircle Community Favorite Carla Buck
During my December travels last month, I got to share in the wonderful experience th...
How can you make a healthy lunch box for your kids?
And keep all their other meals healthy and nutrient dense.
When preparing your kids’ lunch box, any parent is facing a dilemma: making a healthy meal but also making sure it is going to be eaten.
Too much greens… it will come back home unt...
How do you pick the right after-school activity for your child?
With ever-increasing options and all the potential benefits associated with extra-curricular activities, it is easy to become overwhelmed. Our founders, Banu Akca and Zeynep Guney, have put together their tips on making the right choices to ke...
How can you best cope with Back to School Anxiety?
“My stomach hurts,” your child says in the mornings before school.
You have an idea of what’s going on. It isn’t a stomach bug or indigestion. Your little one is struggling with back to school anxiety. Transition back to school can be stress...
Are You Back to School Ready? Here’s Your Checklist!
Back to school is a busy time with about a million things to do. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and crazed by the clock’s constant ticking, telling you that time’s running out before school starts, we’re here to help! We’ve put together a check...
A Guide to Choosing a New School for Your Child
Where will your child go to school this year?
Many schools are wonderful, however the search can be overwhelming and choosing a new school can feel intimidating. What should you be looking for in a new school? How can you be sure that you ma...