29 July 2020: Reading and dogs are two of Helen's most favourite things, and a great initiative for children brings them together.  

29 July 2020: Reading and dogs are two of Helen's most favourite things, and a great initiative for children brings them together. &nbsp;

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Reading Dogs

Friendship can look like something that just happens naturally in childhood, you find someone in the playground, start playing and off you go. But those relationships are actually where children learn some of their most important life skills. So what happens when making friends doesn’t come easily?  

Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. We've got expert advices for mums and mums-to-be.

If you're confused where to bring your kids for camp this summer, we've got you covered from indoor experiences to teaching them about business.

And we share another Dubai success story, one camel milk soap at a time.

Friendship can look like something that just happens naturally in childhood, you find someone in the playground, start playing and off you go. But those relationships are actually where children learn some of their most important life skills. So what happens when making friends doesn&rsquo;t come easily? &nbsp;
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it always comes naturally. We've got expert advices for mums and mums-to-be.
If you're confused where to bring your kids for camp this summer, we've got you covered from indoor experiences to teaching them about business.
And we share another Dubai success story, one camel milk soap at a time.

How easy is it for kids to make friends?

We’ve all done it. You pop into the supermarket for milk and somehow leave with chocolate, crisps and a “buy one, get one free” you never planned to buy. There's an explanation for that.

One person's diagnosis can help protect brothers, sisters, children and even cousins by prompting earlier screening and potentially life-saving treatment. Today we talk about genetics and hereditary illnesses with a geneticist and with someone who's lived this reality. 

And what role do our earliest relationships play in shaping how we connect with others? 

 

We&rsquo;ve all done it. You pop into the supermarket for milk and somehow leave with chocolate, crisps and a &ldquo;buy one, get one free&rdquo; you never planned to buy. There's an explanation for that.
One person's diagnosis can help protect brothers, sisters, children and even cousins by prompting earlier screening and potentially life-saving treatment. Today we talk about genetics and hereditary illnesses with a geneticist and with someone who's lived this reality.&nbsp;
And what role do our earliest relationships play in shaping how we connect with others?&nbsp;
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Why we buy what we buy

From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and practical habits can improve everyday wellbeing, communication and quality of life.

From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and practical habits can improve everyday wellbeing, communication and quality of life.

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