We delve on ARFID or Avoidant/ Restrictive food intake disorder and how it differs from picky eating with psychiatrist Dr Waleed Ahmed
Chef Hareesh Gopalan, Executive Chef of Dusit Thani Dubai is in for our chef’s table as he shares how he manages over 80 chefs and gives us details too on the sushi-making class at MaKiRa
We go to JLT for some hand pulled noodles
Miles Buckeridge fills us in with all the latest food news
And we’re giving you a sweet end to the week with Zoogz Cookies.

We delve on ARFID or Avoidant/ Restrictive food intake disorder and how it differs from picky eating with psychiatrist Dr Waleed Ahmed Chef Hareesh Gopalan, Executive Chef of Dusit Thani Dubai is in for our chef’s table as he shares how he manages over 80 chefs and gives us details too on the sushi-making class at MaKiRa We go to JLT for some hand pulled noodles Miles Buckeridge fills us in with all the latest food news And we’re giving you a sweet end to the week with Zoogz Cookies.

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Is it typical picky eating or ARFID?

Before the start of another academic year, we focus on safeguarding and what it means for children and students with Priya Mitchell, social worker and mental health practitioner and Sally Graham, part of the pastoral team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park 
It’s World Breastfeeding Week – we look at how breastfeeding plays a crucial role in the early development of children and how mothers can also benefit from it with Lactation Consultant Louise Ormerod. We also speak with Ayesha Hamad Alhosani from the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority regarding the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) program and its goals in supporting working parents in the UAE
We dive into the art of manifestation today, August 8 where the repetition of the number 8 symbolises abundance, with Ira Poladko
‘Sunburning’ is trending on TikTok which some influencers claim can heal acne so we get the dermatologist’s take- Dr Tabassum Behlim from American Hospital Dubai joins us
And today’s summer camp focuses on STEM, Shubhangi Singh of Pure Minds Academy gives us details.

Before the start of another academic year, we focus on safeguarding and what it means for children and students with Priya Mitchell, social worker and mental health practitioner and Sally Graham, part of the pastoral team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park  It’s World Breastfeeding Week – we look at how breastfeeding plays a crucial role in the early development of children and how mothers can also benefit from it with Lactation Consultant Louise Ormerod. We also speak with Ayesha Hamad Alhosani from the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority regarding the Parent-friendly Label (PFL) program and its goals in supporting working parents in the UAE We dive into the art of manifestation today, August 8 where the repetition of the number 8 symbolises abundance, with Ira Poladko ‘Sunburning’ is trending on TikTok which some influencers claim can heal acne so we get the dermatologist’s take- Dr Tabassum Behlim from American Hospital Dubai joins us And today’s summer camp focuses on STEM, Shubhangi Singh of Pure Minds Academy gives us details.

Safeguarding children

Have you got back to work blues? Life and leadership coach Heather Broderick explains why we get anxious after holidays and time off and what this anxiety might be telling us.

Plus, could an 8 week vegan diet turn back the clock? A recent study on identical twins suggests it could benefit the body's biological clock - but not for the long term. Ranjani Ramam, dietician and nutritional therapist talks to us live from Bangalore.

And My Governess Founder Tammy Edwards has some life saving summer travel hacks for flying with your little ones over the holidays.

Finally, it's our sleep clinic with sleep consultant Julie Mallon! Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon was pictured sleeping outside the athletes' village in Paris next to a park bench this week after complaining about the heat and noise. So how important are our sleeping conditions? And how can we incorporate the best sleep hygiene practices?

Have you got back to work blues? Life and leadership coach Heather Broderick explains why we get anxious after holidays and time off and what this anxiety might be telling us.
Plus, could an 8 week vegan diet turn back the clock? A recent study on identical twins suggests it could benefit the body's biological clock - but not for the long term. Ranjani Ramam, dietician and nutritional therapist talks to us live from Bangalore.
And My Governess Founder Tammy Edwards has some life saving summer travel hacks for flying with your little ones over the holidays.
Finally, it's our sleep clinic with sleep consultant Julie Mallon! Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon was pictured sleeping outside the athletes' village in Paris next to a park bench this week after complaining about the heat and noise. So how important are our sleeping conditions? And how can we incorporate the best sleep hygiene practices?

Could an 8 week vegan diet help reduce biological age?

We're talking nannies vs nurseries! How do you choose between daycare and a home caregiver? And how do you know what to look for and the right person or nursery to take care of your child? Ex-Nursey school Principal Lisa Sherrington-Boyd takes your questions.

We're also speaking to family therapist Joanne Jewel on how to cope with your teenager over the summer break.

And, does your teen have a problematic reliance on their mobile phone? A question we'll be putting to Dr. Alison Burrows.

Finally, we're finding our feet with foot health - could that back pain of yours be explained by the condition of your feet? We find out in our foot clinic special with Michelle Champlin, Chief Podiatrist, Dubai Podiatry Centre.

We're talking nannies vs nurseries! How do you choose between daycare and a home caregiver? And how do you know what to look for and the right person or nursery to take care of your child? Ex-Nursey school Principal Lisa Sherrington-Boyd takes your questions.
We're also speaking to family therapist Joanne Jewel on how to cope with your teenager over the summer break.
And, does your teen have a problematic reliance on their mobile phone? A question we'll be putting to Dr. Alison Burrows.
Finally, we're finding our feet with foot health - could that back pain of yours be explained by the condition of your feet? We find out in our foot clinic special with Michelle Champlin, Chief Podiatrist, Dubai Podiatry Centre.

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