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Jun 19
48m 3s

Keeping kids active this summer

DUBAI EYE 103.8
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From sports to education actiivities, keeping kids active an engaged over summer can be a challenge. Helen gets some expert advice on how to get them learning and moving, from Cognita EnrichME’s David Tangney and Mena Press of Dovecote Nursery.

Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, Meta, TikTok & Snap have ALL unveiled new policies aimed at making social media safer for teens here in the UAE. But what does it mean in reality – and what do parents need to know? Philippa Wraithmell from EdRuption has all the answers…

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