Afternoons with Helen Farmer

The pros and cons of schooling abroad

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How do you find flexible roles in the UAE?

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Why the first Monday of January is the busiest for family lawyers...

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Could you follow Gareth Southgate's lead and change professional direction?

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What can you do if you're single, but you've fallen out of love with the apps?

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Mandatory genetic testing will be implemented as part of premarital screening program for all Emiratis planning to marry, starting early January. We invited Dr. Ayman El-Hattab, Consultant Clinical Genetics, to explain the significance of genetic testing, the types of conditions it can identify, and how it can shape the future of family health in the UAE.

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Statistics show that while nearly 80% of people set goals for the New Year, only about 8% actually achieve them. So what can we do to make our goals a success? Mindset coach Shelley Bosworth is here to guide us.

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Do you judge people based on the way they look? Or have you been judged based on your physical appearance? We discuss the psychology behind these behaviours with Dr Thoraiya Kanafani from the Human Relations Institute and Clinics.

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There's a frequent imbalance of responsibilities between partners especially during festive seasons- a 2024 study from El País found that 55.7% of women report heightened stress during the holidays, compared to 42.5% of men, largely due to responsibilities like organizing family gatherings, decorating, and gift shopping. Leilani Rooks from Wildflower Family Collective Coaching & Mediation joins Helen live in the studio to discuss.

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How to safeguard your kids' new devices

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