Everything you need to know about Pap Smear and HPV (Part 1)
What is pap smear and why is it important The pap smear, pap test, cervical smear or papanicolaou test are all the same test. This test has the ability to detect any changes in the cells of the...
View ArticlePlacenta Encapsulation
Lately I have been coming across the following question: ‘Would you eat your placenta?’ For many people, the simple mention of eating a placenta (or ‘placentophagy’ as it is scientifically known) is...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Pap Smear and HIV (Part 2)
How HPV relates to abnormal smear & cervical cancer The mortality rate from cervical cancer has dropped drastically since the introduction of the cervical cancer screening by almost 50% in these...
View ArticleDealing with Jealousy in Kids
Whether it’s sibling rivalry, or toys or over a trait, nearly all children experience some form of jealo usy or another. Jealousy or envy is basically the feeling of wanting what someone else has,...
View ArticleExciting News: Of Appreciation and Awards
It’s always a lovely feeling to be recognized and appreciated for your efforts, and today we have some exciting news for you, our wonderful readers. Favourite Things has been nominated in 4 categories...
View ArticleOral Habits and Orofacial Development in Children
Habits are defined as a fixed or constant practice established by frequent repetition. The most common harmful oral habits include thumb sucking, teeth grinding, nail biting and continued use of...
View ArticleHelp Favourite Things Win!
In our last post, we shared our exciting news with you – our nomination in four categories of the the Mother, Baby and Child Awards for 2013! We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and we...
View ArticleA Message of Thanks!
We’d like to thank all of you, our wonderful readers, members and fans, for taking the time to vote for us. You guys are amazing! You’ve increased our chances of winning the award and for that you...
View ArticleA is for Attitude
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” - Winston Churchill What is attitude and why does this word encompass so many meanings that form our world view and in turn the world view of...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Children Online: The Tutoring Center Dubai’s Seven Tips...
Most parents accept that the Internet plays a significant role their children’s lives. Access to information and entertainment has never been more readily available, and children are now doing a lot...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Day with the Kids
Today is Earth Day – a perfect time to reflect and teach and celebrate the Earth with our children. Here in Dubai, we’re lucky that it falls in April so it’s still not too hot to celebrate at least a...
View ArticleBeing in Touch with Ourselves
I was raised in a very conservative Indian family in Mumbai. Coming from a family with 3 children, I was the shy one; hardly spoke unless necessary and extremely well behaved. I was eager to please...
View ArticleThe Importance of Vitamin D for Mothers and Babies
Most women are very conscious of the need to eat a healthy diet rich in essential vitamins and nutrients and this usually becomes even more important to them when they become pregnant. In the...
View ArticleProduct of the Week: Eco-friendly Car
Do you wish to instill eco-friendly values in your child? If yes, we have found a fun way to do it. Check out this adorable eco-friendly car, it’s the best way to allow your child to enjoy hours of...
View ArticleAn Exciting Offer for YOU!
Are you a Standard Chartered Bank World or Infinite cardholder? Have you always wanted to enjoy all the amazing benefits that a Favourite Things membership entails? Then, we have some amazing news...
View ArticleComplimentary Mother’s Day Special for Members
This year, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day on May 12 and we’d love for you to come join in! On May 12, join us at Favourite Things as we celebrate Mother’s Day with a complimentary event for mothers and...
View ArticleDaily Complimentary Activities Schedule May 5-15
Our daily complimentary activities are held at Favourite Things between 3.30 and 5.30 PM weekdays, Sunday to Wednesday. Here is the schedule for the daily complimentary activities for the fortnight,...
View ArticleProduct of the Week: Mini Box of Questions
Could you know your best friends even better? Each Box Girls Mini set has a pile of 42 conversation-starters that will get the conversation rolling–and may have you rolling with laughter! The BFF set...
View ArticleMother’s Day Crafts for Grandma
Mother’s Day is a lovely way to appreciate everything that mothers are and do. Now that we are mothers, we cannot be in charge how we are celebrated and appreciated by our own families but we can make...
View ArticleProduct of the Week: Ecopacifier
Ecopiggy’s Natural Pacifier, Ecopacifier, is made of 100% pure rubber from the rubber tree, Hevea brasillensi. Features are: • Molded into one piece, no small parts meaning no choking hazard. • No...
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