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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 13:46
Dear Janats I would really not worry like you. Believe me , I'm talking from experience. With our older son ( July born) I made the BIG mistake of starting him in play school at 2.5 yrs!!! Biggest mistake I've made. The child has remained a struggler all these years. We managed to pull him back 7 months during our stint in Nairobi , but it still far from his mental age . The child has so much of academic pressure , we work with him apart from school . He's better now because at 11 years he's in year 6 (UK) . So please take a chill pill , it will be very very beneficial to her in the long run . With my younger son I made no such mistake . He doesn't find school work challenging at all , but never the less I'm happy as he's one of the top performers in his class and is a very confident child. I only blame myself when I see my older child putting in so many more hours of school work. Please don't get into the trap of " these kids know more than mine" it's very irrelevant. Your daughter will grow in leaps and bounds in confidence when she sees how well she is able to assimilate what is taught when she's at an older age. I know my post sounds like some sort of a speech , sorry about that but as a mum with a lot of guilt , I would never ever want to see another child or parent putting in all those extra hours when our kids should actually be doing fun things with us . HTH I think individual child's needs should also be a factor in this equation. OP said that her daughter is becoming frustrated as she feels she knows less than her siblings/friends, and that she also believes her DD is ready for a bigger challenge. In a situation where I would feel that a school is not providing the sufficient level of challenge to my child (based on my knowledge of my child's personality, needs and potential), I would become concerned, too.
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 13:38
Janatks, If I understand it correctly that you are worried about your DD being a bit behind compared to other children of her age, as well as the fact that she is going to 'lose' another year, then perhaps you could have a look at American or IB curriculum schools as some of them have age cut off date in December as opposed to September in British curriculum. I.e. if your DD has just turned 5, she could join KG2 in American/IB system and still not be the youngest one in her class. I am not sure exactly which schools go by December cut off dates but I know for sure some of them do. Try to google them and check their websites for more information. I agree with those who said children should learn through play but it seems that in some schools they get to learn a bit more than in others. My children are in a British school where they constantly emphasize the importance of play, in the meantime, children start learning alphabet & numbers already in FS. No pressure, lots of fun, but they do learn.
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 08:09
Thanks ladies! Will try your methods. I have a few of those shells so there's a room to experiment ;)
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Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 09:40
Thanks Ginnee! I love shells but even more so I love collecting them off the beach - I find it very relaxing. Very sorry to hear about your collection :( Interesting about the grinder! I am not sure I can figure out how it would work though... the thing's in the tip i.e. in the very end of the spiral, I'd think there ought to be some kind of solution to dissolve it?.. that's the shell: http://www.google.ae/imgres?imgurl=http://m6.i.pbase.com/v3/69/413969/1/48903826.SPINY_SHELL.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pbase.com/image/48903826&h=466&w=700&sz=128&tbnid=Qw8Z8-oe8o9DbM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&zoom=1&usg=___R6dfNYzaB1_9t-ZLY8-OYMghmo=&docid=MvZhPfjh0WJ7SM&sa=X&ei=2QxJUtvFIo2HswaDl4GYAw&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQ9QEwBg
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 23:19
yes I am serious. I found a few of those beautiful spiky shells on the beach and they all have remains of the ex "tenants" in the very tips. I tried boiling, drying them out under the sun, and for the past two weeks they have been lying in the garden as I read ants and other insects would clean them up in no time. The remains are still there. What to do? Is there some household power cream I could use to dissolve whatever is left in there without damaging the shell itself?
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 21:24
Ballet center in Jumeirah 1 has small sizes.
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 21:40
Hi Jasmina, I just saw someone posted a few links to school related sites in the Schools section of this forum so maybe it's worth to have a look at them, some seem to be quite comprehensive. You are right when you say that schools have different policies when it comes to opening for registrations. There are a few schools with waitlists closed till 3-4 years from now (such as Kings or Jess) but there are many others where you can start applying in September 2014 (some of GEMS schools, Safa, Horizon, Dess, Star International among them). Jebel Ali primary is considered one of the best schools in Dubai and I believe close enough to you so if they accept applications I suggest you put your DD's name down. They only start at FS2 though so it would be for 2016/2017. You can start by shortlisting schools that are within acceptable driving range and then take it from there. A couple of other aspects to keep in mind: - Ask how many FS1 and FS2 classes they have. Some schools only have one or two FS1 classes where siblings get the priority so it's quite difficult for a non-sibling to get in. Others have same number of FS1 and FS2 classes which means you are better off putting her name down for FS1. - Some schools have so called "feeder" nurseries, as in kids attending such nurseries get priority. E.g. this will be the case with Star International and Horizon, both good schools. Gems also has a nursery opened some place close to Safa park. Depending on your top choice school, check if there's a feeder nursery for it. Don't worry, you still have plenty of time and as soon as you narrow your options down to a few schools it will be much easier for you to decide which one(s) to go for. Good luck!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 21:20
I am not a gym person myself and never exercised in my life but what I did get into after moving here was running on the beach in the mornings. It is so beautiful and peaceful it only takes a little effort to get it going. Or you can just make it a walk. Try the beach in Umm Suquem 1, I believe it's called Kite Surfers beach, it has a lovely ambience - happy people chilling, exercising in one way or another in the mornings... I even tried stand up paddling boats there and it's so much fun! It's an amazing place to start your day if you have the opportunity and it made a huge difference for me.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 12:54
Great, thanks a lot!
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 16:39
Terry Dean who founded the ballet centre and sadly died at a young age about 13 years ago. oh... :-(
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 14:26
Thanks ladies. Mollydxb, good to hear you managed to go through with the registration process! Will send them a gentle reminder and drive by one of these days. CW, who is Terry?
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 16:04
Unfortunately this is true, you have to pay your maid's salary x 12 as the government fee. And it also sounds like a lot more hassle compared to Dubai. That is the reason why we opted for an agency maid -we are on Sharjah visa as that's where DH's company was based. That said, our friends went for sponsorship and I am 200% sure in the official documents they declared the maid's salary at aed 700 or 800 so I assume minimum wage requirements differ in Sharjah. At least that was the case one year ago.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 16:51
Thanks, will check them out!
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 16:33
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 15:25
These are the same people who bought Horizon a year ago... but Horizon is still a not for profit school is it?
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 14:43
Thanks! Will try them.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 17:04
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 20:09
CP, Sorry I can't help you with any names. I have to say it though - FC is not a school placement specialist in the sense that hiring her does not per se help you get a placement in a school. Advice - yes, but not a placement. I wish you all the best with your situation and I am positive you will find a good solution.
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Latest post on 21 June 2013 - 20:48
Hi RC83, I think it is quite difficult to find a school that is "good in all aspects" and the decision will depend on your priorities in terms of your child's education. That said, having been around for a while I can sum up my findings as follows: Not-for-profit schools get best reviews, both on this forum and through word of mouth. Horizon, Safa, DESS, JAPS and I think UAS among them (also JESS but it's impossible to get into unless you have a corporate debenture). Schools run by Taleem group are also considered very good (Uptown Mirdif, JBS, Greenfield Community). GEMS schools get mixed reviews but you always find people who are extremely happy there - JPS, Wellington International are very popular. These three categories are very different and I suggest you try to visit each of them and also read through their respective KHDA reports to see which one feels right for you. HTH and good luck
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 10:32
Hi CD, We moved here when DS was 3 yrs old and by that time he didn't speak any English but only heard us speak it at home. After 3 months in a nursery, he caught up with most children in the class. He's 4.5 now and fluent. DD is almost three and she speaks 3 languages. Kids are like sponges and in Dubai's English speaking environment, your DS will get there in no time! I actually think keeping up with their native tongues will be a bigger challenge. I've seen many non-native English speaking parents who switch to English with their kids. For my DH some topics are easier discussed in English with our kids as their English vocabulary is so much richer!
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 10:01
"Foremarke School will be a school of selection and, in the admissions process, we look for potential not just specific to particular activities but also to character, behaviour and attitude". http://www.foremarkedubai.org/requestinfo.html
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 11:31
Proudmama - I would say most of the judgmental comments were made in the context of the school positioning itself as selective and should not be taken out of this context.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 12:49
It won't even matter whether they are selective or not as long as they make people believe they are.
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 11:07
It will be a selective school, finally. I believe that there is a hole in the market and there will be a lot of rejections in the applications dept. Does it cost more to educate a selected class of FS1 children? Yes. The teachers will be more experienced and there will be smaller class sizes and closer relationships between parents and teachers, not to mention more family functions. Isn't it what Safa is offering for around 25k a year? Sadly, you are right though. There will always be people happy to pay ridiculous amounts of money to feel 'selected'.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:08
Poppy82, Availability of FS2 spaces largely depends on the school you choose. Some schools have only one or two FS1 classes where siblings will get the priority, and double the amount of FS2 classes, which makes it easier to join in FS2 (e.g. Horizon). Some don't have FS1 in the first place (DESS, JAPS). Many of GEMS schools have a couple of more FS2 classes than FS1, so to get into FS1 is easier (bigger intake) but nonetheless start in FS2 would be still possible. Finally, there are schools like Star Intl where they have same amount of FS1/FS2 classes meaning if you didn't join in FS1, getting in there a year later would be much more difficult. So, my advise would be - choose the schools you like, check the number of classes in each year and then decide whether to keep your LO in FS1 in the nursery or not. ps - there are around 15 FS1 kids in the DS's nursery and everyone got an FS2 place offered (Brandenton, Safa, Horizon, DESS and I'm sure there were a couple of other schools, too). Good luck with your decision. Edited to add - sorry it had nothing to do with your original question DC! Unfortunately I don't have any first-hand experience with that nursery to be able to help you but I am sure you'll find someone who does. Good luck! <em>edited by The Russian on 28/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 11:59
Definitely go with your gut feel! Your son might have run off and forgotten everything else but in your opinion - where he'll maintain interest and excitement in the longer run? I visited Blossom in US 3 and I thought the facilities were great, and having lunch provided would most certainly be highly convenient. But I was put off by the class size and in general, it felt like they were a bit too much into the business side of things, if you know what I mean. It just didn't feel right.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 08:48
Britchick4, as far as I remember, Inspire adapts Reggio Emilia approach, and if you like the concept, I suggest you look into Kids Cottage and Willow nurseries as they share the same philosophy. A good friend of mine moved her child to Willow from Inspire for the exact reasons mentioned below, and both my kids have been going to Kids Cottage for over a year now and both love it. It is a wonderful small-ish nursery and I can't praise it enough.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 11:19
Thank you The Russian, can you recommend a brand please? I use Clinique's Almost Powder Make Up SPF 15 which is spectacular on my skin but unfortunately they don't sell it here. But to be honest I wouldn't recommend any product to anyone as what works for me will not necessarily work for someone else, so I'd always try to encourage a bit of research instead :) Takes time but ultimately saves money. You might want to go through this list to pick a few options: http://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews?sort=rating&direction=desc&pageNumber=1&pageSize=25&treenodeid=fc1c0e31-ed4c-446e-8fd8-afea1d9d1c40&rating=2+-+they+have+tons+of+reviews+a&skintype=Oily HTH
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 10:38
Just get one of those transparent pressed powders with matte finish - it will even the skin tone and cover oily areas. You can apply it with a dry sponge or a brush for really light coverage or with a wet sponge for medium coverage. It's the easiest thing! Follow with a bit of bronzer on the cheek bones and forehead sides, and/or add a bit of blush on the cheeks (this will help avoid your face looking flat after applying the powder). Takes me less than two minutes.
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 13:08
...not in the supermarket itself but in the mall. Hopefully it'll find its owner - let me know how to contact you.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 21:15
Hi ladies, We are still trying to decide on where to spend one week vacation in early July with two LOs (2&4 yrs old). Kenya or Tanzania are among our options - but since kids are so young, was wondering if anyone could recommend an alternative to a safari holiday? Ideally, we'd like to stay in a nice resort with an option of doing day trips to see local attractions (which should hopefully include some animals). Anyone had similar holiday experiences? Would really appreciate your advice! TIA
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 20:55
Thanks PP!
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Latest post on 30 March 2013 - 19:04
Hi and welcome! You could try The Market Place at JW Marriott for brunch (i think they even have a voucher in the Entertainer book), good variety of food and they have some activities for kids including bouncing castle, not sure if they have much for older kids though. And if you don't mind the drive, go to Kite Surfers beach in Umm Suquem 1 - it has a great vibe, worth a ride. Lots of water sports activities, too. Once you are in Umm Suquem 1, take a right turn just after Enoc gas station, at the end of the road take a left and continue till you see a car park. Parks are beautiful, too, but they are often flooded with tourists even on week days so I prefer free public beaches :-)
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 21:23
Does anyone of you have a problem with clogged pores? I started using the Garnier BB cream and am breaking out - not sure if its becoz of the BB cream. I bought the bobbi brown one as well , but they never seem to have the colour that I need and its quite expensive too...so what I am asking is, which one do u suggest - Hanskin or Missha if one has problem/sensitive skin...would appreciate your advise... Doesn't take much to get my pores clogged. A while ago I discovered this article on www.savvyskin.com and I always run the ingredients by her list to make sure there's no or minimal threat: http://www.savvyskin.com/how-to-prevent-cosmetic-acne. You only need to check first 7-8 ingredients, anything that comes after doesn't really matter. HTH
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 21:00
My kids go to Kids Cottage and we are happy there. I praised them a lot already on this forum :) They have a very good range of activities, especially when it comes to arts and crafts. Kids Cottage and Willow are sister nurseries by the way.
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 20:53
Any idea which schools start at FS2? I'm very apprehensive about sending my DS to school at 3, and would like to hold him back a year. I'm wondering if there are schools that start when they are 4, so it wouldn't matter too much about him not starting in the FS1 grade to gain a placement. I know for sure DESS only starts at FS2, and I think JAPS might, too. It's not uncommon though that schools have more FS2 than FS1 classes, and in some schools FS1 is anyway reserved for siblings only, so with a few exceptions I wouldn't say it matters much whether you sign him up for FS1 or FS2.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 21:26
Back home in Russia every woman wears high heels everywhere everytime. If you are not on high heels you feel yourself underdressed and ugly... My mother didn't even have any flats before she turned 45. She even managed to hike down the Grand Canyon on heels :)) And every American we met told her she had wrong shoes :)))) So ridiculous... I hate high heels and it was a daily torture back home. I was so happy in Germany, where nobody wears them! I still wear them to a restaurant, theater etc, but shopping or playground...NO WAY! I think it's fair to say Russian women often enjoy bringing in a bit of glamour into everyday life and high heels are part of it - but "everywhere everytime"? I dare say it's slightly overstating it :) Your mother sounds more like an exception than a general rule and I'll bet you my last pair of Louboutins that vast majority of Russians would find hiking on heels as ridiculous as you do :) I agree you may feel underdressed without heels if you go out in Russia (at least in Moscow), and often you'd be indeed as many nightspots won't let you in unless you are wearing a pair of stilettos, but that's the only example (selected night clubs) I can think of. Personally, I love heels and I'd still wear them during the day sometimes when I feel like glamming it up a bit, but due to present lifestyle flats remain my main footwear these days.
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 16:42
I think you can pay each time you come at the gym on kite surfers beach in Umm Suquem.
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 14:26
If you actually use expensive products you do realise that they last so much longer than the equivalent cheap brand that they are not actually much more expensive. Maybe some, but my latest favourite - a 10-euros Olay night renewal serum - lasts as long as my ex favourite, a 120-euros CE Ferulic by Skinceuticals...
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 14:24
There is Creme de la mer expensive and there is expensive....I would never buy creme de la mer due to the costs.....serums, I like the Origin Plantscription anti aging one....it doesn't look great though, sort of a greyish green colour..... I had creme de la mer and it totally clogged my pores - besides, it is so heavy (at least the original 'legendary' version) I could only use it at night, otherwise nothing could remove that shine from my face. Honestly - you didn't miss anything there!
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 13:06
No. You will pay more for a) brand and b) rare/more expensive ingredients they advertise in their products but in vast majority of cases, the % of such ingredients is so small it won't make any difference.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 23:15
Oh, great news sourskittleashnut! Thanks for sharing! :-)
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 23:11
We opted to do FS1 at nursery rather than a school - advantages are smaller classes, generally more flexible (we can drop him off at 9 as opposed to 7.45 at a school, pull him out a day here and there without any problems), cosy environment, more time to build confidence before the big school is due. Plus, I also have an option to leave kids there till 3pm which you won't have in most schools, and it can be real handy. In terms of getting a place for FS2 - I don't think it's much harder than for FS1 (at least not at all schools) as some indeed only offer FS2 (like DESS), some have FS1 classes reserved for siblings only and most of schools have more FS2 classes than FS1. So I second what Zannie says - as long as you put your LO's name down for FS2 in advance, there shouldn't be any problem. Good luck!
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 23:00
www.beautypedia.com - check it out, they have thorough reviews on all sorts of products, skin care, make up... I always run by them before buying a new product and so far really happy with the outcomes.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 12:12
Hi Ladies, Could anyone with their kids in EC Primary share some feedback please? Did a search on this forum but only getting really old threads (from 2010). Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 22:50
Hugh Jackman and Denzil Washington Both been with their wives for eons and no bad press or chasing chicks. hmmm I did read rumors of HJ driving on the other side of the road... :-O
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 20:07
Oh really?? How curious, we did have a difficult birth! Thanks BM!
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 19:41
Many thanks for your feedback ladies. Asti, the problem is also that he has fluid in his ears, sorry I failed to mention it in my first post - e.g. he had an infection in his right ear a month ago, now it's no longer infected but full of fluid (meaning his hearing is impeded as well..). So the cranial therapy was mentioned more in connection with letting the fluids out rather than treating the infection itself. Unless it doesn't make a difference to what you said below re skull alignment (sorry I really know zilch about all that!). @Feefmick, thanks again for sharing your experience!
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 18:04
Thank you!
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 21:04
Cannot say for every place but I know in some schools if, once you are offered a place, you choose not to confirm it with a deposit - they move you [back'> to the waiting list. In the meantime, once one of your children gets a place, others get siblings priority, so their chances would grow. This won't be the case if you don't accept the place for that one child.
 
 
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