Mai Haroun

10 صفات مميزة بيتفرّد بيها ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

كل حاجة في الدنيا ليها جانبين، جانب حلو ومشرق، وجانب صعب ومظلم. في ناس بتختار تشوف الوحش ودايماً مركزين مع الصعوبات اللي بيعيشوها، متجاهلين تماماً الجانب الحلو، ومش قادرين يشوفوا نص الكوباية المليان. في شيء جميل ومريح في الأطفال ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة، بس مفيش حد بيقدر يحسّ بالجمال ده غير أهلهم، أصحابهم، أو مدرسينهم، أو…

“My mother was told that my brother with special needs had OCD”: A story about the importance of mental healthcare.

Despite being medically-recognized conditions, mental health issues are often stigmatized and seen as something to be ashamed of; some people even refuse to acknowledge their existence. Seeking professional help is frequently seen as a sign of weakness and people often hide away family members who suffer from mental illness, refusing to talk about it publicly.…

Food swaps: Eating healthy without the hassle

Let’s be honest, everyone thinks that eating healthy food is boring and difficult. But the trick is to replace the unhealthy ingredients with healthy ingredient so you that don’t have to sacrifice the taste you love in order to enjoy a healthy meal. By simply changing your everyday habits, you can lose weight and get…

How to Talk to your kids about their Siblings with Special Needs

Marriage undergoes change with the birth of a child, any child. But when a child in the family has special needs, this change can be enormous. Having a child with a disability effects everyone in the family. This includes their siblings and the relationship between them. The impact, according to the siblings themselves, varies from…

Weren’t Vintage Egyptian Ads just Fabulous?

I thought the idea of using celebrities in ads and choosing certain celebrity to be the face of the product in order to promote the product was something new, but when I looked into this more I found out it goes way back to the Good Old Days! It all started with hiring “Umm Kulthum,”…

Are Shadow Teachers really Helpful?

The concept of shadow teachers is new to many. In fact, most people may not have come across this term before; I myself came across it only when I started working in a nursery. Shadow teaching is a professional service offered by schools and families to help manage the needs of students who have learning…

How to Save on Perfume

Fragrance is expensive and will probably be the most expensive cosmetic you are going to use! Here are a few things you need to take into consideration when buying a new bottle of perfume. Before buying any expensive fragrance, you should compare prices and make sure you get the best deal. You might find one…

10 Special Characteristics of Special Needs Kids No One Knows About

There is beauty in having a child with special needs. Yes, everything in this world has two sides, some people tend to see the bad side of the situation and they only mention the difficulties they are going through, but they neglect to talk about its good side. To be honest, no one can truly…

Hidden Beauty Treasures at Your Local Attar

Here are a few oils you can easily buy from your nearest spice merchant ‘Al-Attar’. Olive oil: Rich in vitamins A and E, olive oil hydrates the skin and helps skin cells regenerate, which helps repair and renew them. Here are a few ways to use it: One your body: after a shower, just apply…