Afternoons with Helen Farmer

They’ve been heralded as the solution to loneliness, but new research suggests AI companions are actually increasing social isolation. We meet the experts trying to ensure everyone in the UAE has the human companionship they need.
Plus, we talk small business strategies, how not to panic about your property investments, and get top tips on regulating our nervous systems...
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Answering our kids' questions can be challenging right now, especially when we don't have all the answers ourselves. Coach Maysaa joins Helen to boost our parenting approach, while psychologist Tanya Dharamshi talks us through the differing reactions of adults in our lives.
Plus, if you're concerned about your savings, financial security or investments, Steve Cronin is on hand to help.
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From homeschooling and homeworking to identifying fake news - and even how to calm your pets - we're navigating the realities of life in the UAE right now and answering all your questions with the experts today.
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Logan Paul has just made headlines after selling a single Pokémon card for a jaw-dropping $16 million - but could us mere mortals make similar returns? Helen finds out from industry expert Craig McKelvie.
We also meet the mum helping other parents satisfy their wanderlust - with kids in tow. We chart 12 years of Boca's sustainable impact on Dubai dining, and meet the two female restaurateurs behind a meaningful Ramadan collab.
And Ramadan Reunion has its first winners!
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A new book argues millennial and Gen Z workers don’t just want to be rich - they want to be free from geographical constraints as they build successful careers. Helen discovers what that looks like in real life from Nirbhay Handa, founder of Multipolitan and author of The Borderless Generation.
Plus, we find out why teachers say the key to tackling our kids’ boredom could be a board game…
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