Writer, journalist, blogger, mother of boys, A380 pilot's wife, sun-worshipper and distracted housewife surrounded by souks, skyscrapers, shopping, sea and sand.
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Meet all sorts of characters straight out of daily life in Dubai: Helicopter Mum, the Atlantis Tooth Fairy, Shopaholic Katie and many more. Includes Travel with Kids: The Bad & the Worse and the popular short story Cupcakes & Heels
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Move over Mary Poppins – meet the Granny Aupairs!
Worried about leaving your kids with the housemaid? An older nanny with wisdom and a sense of adventure could be just what you need Bobby’s dream was always – should she be alone after retirement – to spend time abroad … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Parenting, raising children in Dubai
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Help! I need somebody
I’m not sure whether to post this as it makes us sound terribly spoilt, but here goes. In the Middle East it’s possible to outsource every task you could conceivably think of – from the ironing to banging a nail … Continue reading
Posted in Dubai, Expat, Parenting
Tagged expat children, expats having help, help in Dubai, housemaids
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CIRCLES IN THE SAND … Marianne Makdisi 