The cost of raising a child in the UAE 

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 1 hour 32 minutes

Have you crunched the numbers on how much raising your children is costing you? 
Personal finance experts Jay Tolentino and Carol Glynn join Helen in studio to make sense of the numbers.
Plus, is homeschooling the future? Leisa Grace Wilson of TEACH ME weighs in. 
Dr. Michael Ryan, Dubai's Hair Doctor, tells us why you're losing your hair over a stressful life event. 
And finally, Richard Waind of Better Homes shares with us the latest list of 50 Best Homes in the UAE.

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