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A Million Dollar Pregnancy
Looking after yourself and your husband is hard enough – but when a baby comes…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the…
Special Needs Children: Down Syndrome
Normally, each person inherits genetic information in form of 46 chromosomes, 23 from the mother…
Children and Sleep Problems
For some children, the problems start soon after they are born. During their first 8…
A Small Guide to Welcome a NEW Family Member – Baby Making Made Easy!
Who gets Pregnant? In Egypt more than half of pregnancies are unplanned. Becoming pregnant…
MPA – My Pampering Agenda: First Trimester
Between womanhood and motherhood there’s a vital leap called pregnancy when you either make it…
Help! My Child was diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder!
When a child is diagnosed with a mental health disorder, it is a frightening and…
Raising a Responsible Child: Fact or Fiction?
For some, getting married and having kids is the last and ultimate attainment, but actually…
Diabetes – The Effect on Teeth and Gums
Types of Diabetes The two main types of diabetes mellitus are designated type 1 and…
All about Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure carried out during pregnancy. It is most commonly used to…
“The nights of endless crying, feeding, diaper-changing are over.” Choosing your Child Daycare Provider!
Photo by shutterstock/Vitalinka Finally! The nights of endless crying, feeding, diaper-changing and interrupted sleep are…
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children & Adolescents
There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents…
Raising a Bilingual Child
It happens a lot that you encounter young children speaking a foreign language with one…
Understanding Violent Behavior in Chidren & Adolescents
There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents…
Teenagers with stress
Teenagers with stress Do you remember when you were a teen? Then you remember the…
The challenge of advertising to kids today
The challenge of advertising to kids today They may be vulnerable and innocent but rest…
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Charge #1: I’m a sexist witch It started during my pregnancy. I was dying for…
Special Needs Children: Leukemia
What Is Leukemia? Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells (WBCs), which are…
Oral Care for Children – how to make it fun!
The key to establishing good brushing habits is starting an oral care program early; another…
Back to School
Summer is filled with travel, gatherings, and…well, FUN! For kids, summer is basically that…
Parenting Made Easy
On any given day you have probably been involved in two or three temper tantrums…
Influence of TV/Music/Video Games on Our Children’s Behavior
Television can be a powerful influence in developing value systems and shaping behavior. Unfortunately, children…
Choosing Toothpaste Brush DO’S AND DONOT’S!
In the past, we were used to the manual toothbrushes, but after the technology,…
Life on the Streets – Street Children in Egypt
By Mona Fat Seeing children playing, having fun, affectionately cuddled in their parents protective…
Peter Pan and Alice in Workingland
It’s about time we break those dogmas, sisters. Let’s be a little bit kinder on…
Preparing for Adolescence
Parenting can be the most rewarding work of adult life. Nothing brings more joy and…
Kids: The Forgotten Casualties of Divorce
Although it is not easy to decide to marry someone and spend the rest of…
Diary of a First Time Mommy!
Let’s go back a few months to the preparation phase. Excited and under influence of…
Childhood Asthma “Anyone can have Asthma, Including Infants and Adolescents.”
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes airways to become inflamed,…
Play Time: Age appropriate toys & activities for your child
6-to-9 months: Until now, to your baby, what is not in front of her doesn’t…
What should I Do to Help my Child Lose Weight?
What should I do to help my child lose weight? Childhood obesity is a…
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) From time to time, in the normal course of their…
Small packages, Great joy
The common perception of parenthood is that parents spend their lives teaching their kids about…
The Egyptian Super Mom
Years ago, mothers were just mothers. They sat at home doing needle work, spending their…
On the 30 days of Ramadan?
One Hour of TV: Show your child you have other ways to be entertained, like…
Nutrition Program for Children
Breakfast 1 cup skimmed milk + 2 toast slices + green vegetables + 1 egg or…
Do’s and Don’ts for your Child’s Teeth
Choosing a proper toothbrush for your child’s gum and teeth is very important. Here are…
What should & shouldn’t be in your Kids Lunch Box
To begin with, one should point out, that healthy lunches and snacks are crucial for…
Parenting through Divorce! How to Help your Child Cope
Unfortunately, there is no manual to teach parents the best methods to help their children…
Play Time: Age appropriate toys & activities for your child
Today’s market offers a variety of toys that are so wide that you can easily…
Social Phobia (Anxiety)
Social phobia is an intense fear of becoming humiliated in social situations, specifically of embarrassing…
“Choosing your child’s first book is as important as choosing his first words” Shopping for your Child’s First Book
“All books are a good start; it really depends on what the child veers towards”…
Children with Special Needs
This is a completely wrong perception. Due to incomplete media representation and lack of subject…
“Are we there yet?” All about Traveling with Kids!
Photo Shutterstock/ Sunny Studio Before having kids, the decision to travel could be a spur…
What to do when your child is teething?
Teething can be an uncomfortable situation for many children and also a very painful and…
Child Discipline & its Potential Impediments
Discipline is a tricky business for most, if not all, parents. Being responsible for and…
A Mother’s Confession: The Tribulations of Raising an Egyptian Man
As an Egyptian woman, I, like many others, have many doubts about the way Egyptian…
Mom and Children Chill Out Time: After School Activities
After the long exhausting school day, our children need a break, which is unnecessary to…