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27 June 2021: Helen speaks to Malar The Book Lady and author Allison Williams and Librarian of the Year Sonia Alnahawi about what we can do to encourage our children to read more.  Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disorder that affects one in 11,000. Abu Dhabi-based dad Mohamed's  daughter Malak was diagnosed with the disease and needs an injection that costs AED8 million. Helen also gets the thoughts of Dr. George from the Genesis Clinic about how to check for genetic disorders.  Failure is actually a good thing. Claire Turnbull of RGS says it's an experience that builds character. And finally, Helen goes head to head with 10-year-old record-holder Sara Chhipa as they test each other's knowledge of capital cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.