What makes nursery education so vital, and how can parents choose the right setting for their child?

In this special episode of the Mother Tongue Podcast, host Maryanne Peacock sits down with Rania, our Principal at Paddington Park, to share her journey into early childhood education and discuss why the nursery years matter most. She offers practical advice for parents navigating choices, challenges, and transitions, along with key insights on milestones, red flags, and tips every parent should know.

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We recently hosted an engaging webinar on Helping Picky Eaters, presented by Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre in collaboration with Georgetown Early Learning Center.
Participants discovered practical strategies to support children with selective eating habits, took part in interactive discussions, and gained valuable resources to use at home to encourage healthy eating.
Our speakers, Ms. Marcelle and Ms. Lara, shared their extensive expertise in child development and nutrition, offering compassionate, evidence-based approaches for parents and caregivers. It was a wonderful session for anyone looking to make mealtimes more positive and stress-free.

We recently hosted an interactive webinar on Positive Parenting Techniques, presented by Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre in partnership with Qudrability.
Attendees explored real-life scenarios, participated in live polls, and took away practical resources to support and strengthen their parenting journey.
Our speaker, Kariman Hamami, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Qudrability Early Learning Center (Dubai), who holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, shared insights from over 25 years of experience supporting children, young adults, and families. It was an inspiring session for parents and caregivers seeking effective, compassionate approaches.

In this eye-opening webinar, Rahela Rajh will explore why the early years — especially before the age of five — are the most powerful time to shape your child’s interests, emotional intelligence, and lifelong habits. When children form strong screen habits too early, it becomes harder to redirect their attention toward meaningful, imaginative, and hands-on experiences later in life. Drawing from her book Discovering Joys of Childhood Through Play, Rahela will share simple strategies to help families reduce screen reliance and reintroduce powerful, real-world play into their daily routines.

Meet the Expert:
Claudine Gillard - Sleep therapist

• Personally helped over 800 families in the past 7 years
• Most hired Sleep Consultants in the Middle East
• Developed a team of experts, each having a unique specialisations and skills to suit all our client’s needs
• Together with her team, Claudine worked with more than 2,000 families globally

Join us for a 60 minutes session, followed by an interactive Q&A where you can ask questions tailored to your family's needs.

Managing Children's Behaviour – Understand the reasons behind your child's actions and learn practical, respectful strategies to guide them with confidence.
The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Young Children – Discover why emotional wellbeing is critical in early childhood and how you can support your little one's growth.
Each session will be 30 minutes long, followed by an interactive Q&A where you can ask questions tailored to your family's needs.

Children will be able to touch these flying works of art, take spectacular photos, feed butterflies, and even witness the miracle of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. The gentle fluttering and calm atmosphere will help them relax and immerse themselves in the tropical world, while discovering fascinating facts about butterfly species, their vibrant colors, and the patterns nature created for beauty and protection—making every step feel like a journey through an enchanting fairytale.