80 July 2013 www.womanthismonth.com A privilege afforded to a select few in many parts of the world, ‘help’ is arguably the norm for both locals and expatriates alike in Bahrain. What can they provide? How can you choose your helpers and what can you do to ensure synergy in the household? This article explores issues around help to enable informed decision-making and safety for your children. Many expatriates live away from their parents and siblings, which means that they do not have the same support they would experience back home. This includes babysitting, emotional support, collecting children from school, someone to teach the children (in the broader sense of the word), a drive for activities — the list is endless. Some parents feel that they don’t need help aside from the odd babysitting on weekends, especially if one parent is not working. Others enjoy the privilege of having more time to by DR CLARE BECKETT-MCINROY and STACEY KILLE LIFESTYLE | parenting SO help Me There are many opportunities for expatriates to experience new ways of doing things in the Middle East. One of the most noticeable is the use of part-time or full-time help that is available to assist with childcare.
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