A new law means non-Emiratis can now foster children here in the UAE. So, what does it mean for families - and what is the reality of building a family through fostering and adoption here? Helen meets adoptive mums Laura-Jane Hall & Vicki Galloway-Place.

Meanwhile, this winter sees a longer school holiday coming after a packed – and for many people, stressful – term of tests, exams and sports. So, how can you use the next four weeks to help your child, tween or teen decompress and relax? Psychologist Maha Cooper has all the advice you need.

A new law means non-Emiratis can now foster children here in the UAE. So, what does it mean for families - and what is the reality of building a family through fostering and adoption here? Helen meets adoptive mums Laura-Jane Hall &amp; Vicki Galloway-Place.
Meanwhile, this winter sees a longer school holiday coming after a packed &ndash; and for many people, stressful &ndash; term of tests, exams and sports. So, how can you use the next four weeks to help your child, tween or teen decompress and relax? Psychologist Maha Cooper has all the advice you need.

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From smash spaces, filled with old TVs, washing machines and crockery, to primal scream sessions and rage therapy, facilities that offer an outlet for anger are seeing huge demand from women who want a safe, structured way to let off steam. But why do we need it? And where is all that rage coming from? We get the take and advices of The Family Hub's Hanan Ezzeldin, who has very recently ran workshops for parents precisely around emotion regulation and anger management.

From smash spaces, filled with old TVs, washing machines and crockery, to primal scream sessions and rage therapy, facilities that offer an outlet for anger are seeing huge demand from women who want a safe, structured way to let off steam. But why do we need it? And where is all that rage coming from? We get the take and advices of The Family Hub's Hanan Ezzeldin, who has very recently ran workshops for parents precisely around emotion regulation and anger management.

Why are rage rooms becoming more popular now?

The team at MoneyFarm has uncovered a steep jump in the cost of raising a child, to an average of AED 1.2 million BEFORE you include school fees. That

bill has risen by more than 10% in just two years, with researchers citing rising costs for childcare, teenage grooming, tech and the everyday

essentials. Finance coach Carol Glynn joins us to unpack what it means for parents trying to plan, budget and stay afloat.

December, though a month full of parties and celebrations, often leads to heightened emotions - too much comparison, the pressure to create the

perfect holiday. And when expectations don’t meet reality, tensions surface fast - It’s no coincidence that UK family law body Resolution reports a 25 to

30% rise in divorce enquiries every January. So, how do we avoid becoming a part of those statistics?

Is there a real difference between vet-approved diets and supermarket pet food? Dr Joana Porto from Modern Vet guides us.

And the first-ever World Triathlon Women’s Cup is taking place in Dubai this weekend and is set to bring some of the world's top female athletes here to

compete, including Samantha Ivy Keet, South African multi-sport athlete and a cancer survivor who ran a half-marathon during chemotherapy.

The team at MoneyFarm has uncovered a steep jump in the cost of raising a child, to an average of AED 1.2 million BEFORE you include school fees. That
bill has risen by more than 10% in just two years, with researchers citing rising costs for childcare, teenage grooming, tech and the everyday
essentials. Finance coach Carol Glynn joins us to unpack what it means for parents trying to plan, budget and stay afloat.
December, though a month full of parties and celebrations, often leads to heightened emotions - too much comparison, the pressure to create the
perfect holiday. And when expectations don&rsquo;t meet reality, tensions surface fast - It&rsquo;s no coincidence that UK family law body Resolution reports a 25 to
30% rise in divorce enquiries every January. So, how do we avoid becoming a part of those statistics?
Is there a real difference between vet-approved diets and supermarket pet food? Dr Joana Porto from Modern Vet guides us.
And the first-ever World Triathlon Women&rsquo;s Cup is taking place in Dubai this weekend and is set to bring some of the world's top female athletes here to
compete, including Samantha Ivy Keet, South African multi-sport athlete and a cancer survivor who ran a half-marathon during chemotherapy.

This is how much you need to raise your child

This Eid Al Etihad, Helen meets Emirati entrepreneur, founder and athlete Asmah Hilal Lootah to talk 20 years in business in the UAE, and talks one expat celebrating a significant anniversary of her own – 50 years in the country…
Plus, with winter travels approaching, we talk skincare and allergy management abroad with Dr Faheem Lateef, and if you’re experiencing end of year burnout, you’re not alone – executive coach Noona Nafoosi explains why high performers often struggle during the holidays - and what you can do about it.

This Eid Al Etihad, Helen meets Emirati entrepreneur, founder and athlete Asmah Hilal Lootah to talk 20 years in business in the UAE, and talks one expat celebrating a significant anniversary of her own &ndash; 50 years in the country&hellip; Plus, with winter travels approaching, we talk skincare and allergy management abroad with Dr Faheem Lateef, and if you&rsquo;re experiencing end of year burnout, you&rsquo;re not alone &ndash; executive coach Noona Nafoosi explains why high performers often struggle during the holidays - and what you can do about it.

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