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Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug
If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month.…
How To Teach Your Children To Love Their Bodies
If you change yourself to the good to see in the world, the world will…
Orcas is More Than a Babysitting Service
Orcas is the first babysitting service in town, finally giving all mamas a break. The…
My Daughter is Being Bullied at School for Her Curly Hair
Kids can be cruel sometimes; especially at school, kids get creative with plain, mean comments…
Daddy Cool: Don’t let your anger cloud your parenting
A wise man once told me that I can only conquer anger with calm. As…
6 ways to manage your marriage after kids
Esther Perel, a renowned marriage counselor, says it’s ironic how the erotic creates babies, and…
How to Potty Train a Challenged Kid
Potty training is a very difficult time for both parents and the child. It’s a…
Dear Moms: Motherhood Didn’t End Your Life
What’s the one common thing about new moms these days? Hmmmm? Complaining.Yes, every body is…
Who said one child isn’t enough?
Freedom is not the act of having no commitments; it is about having the freedom…
Dr.Manar Hassan shares the traps mothers fall into with their children
Being a mother is overwhelming. You have to keep up with every detail about your…
Hey SIRI where do babies come from?
Siri…I don’t have answer to that question Hey, Siri are you shy? Siri…I do not…
Finding a babysitter in Egypt has never been easier!
“I left the kids with the sitter at home” is not a common phrase you…
Life after divorce: What about the children?
We live in a culture that values family and the idea of a family unit.…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Designing a Baby Room
Whether you are designing a new nursery or upgrading one to a kid’s room, the…
Get your son involved with house chores before it’s too late!
Most Egyptian men are brought up to get married, go out to work, and provide…
“The minute I lost my 15 day old baby boy was the minute I lost a part of my heart” Coping with the loss of a newborn
Blessed I am with 2 healthy and beautiful children that have turned my life upside…
What to do if one of your children is overshadowed by their siblings
Motherhood isn’t an easy job. It has a load of responsibilities and obligations involved. The…
Ola Roshdy’s Weghet Mazar: A Portrayal of Motherhood Struggles
Ever since the introduction of reality TV shows, we’ve been wondering how ‘real’ these shows…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
Mothers who lost their babies: On Grief, Acceptance and Moving On
Shams Rashad an engineer lost her baby Layla Hassan Choucri at 2.5 months of age,…
How Not To Catch the Early Engagement Disease
In a society where marriage is a social requirement, you would think that it…
Child Maids: Doll Houses or Human Beings?
My friend’s maid is six years old. “My family said I am six but…
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…
5 Reasons Why Divorce Is Actually Better For The Kids
Getting a divorce raises lots of questions, how will my children feel secure? How will…
Wrap It Up and Beat the Heat!
Most of us live each year anticipating summer and the moment we get to lock…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
A Mother’s Challenge: I Lost my Eye, but Happiness is A Decision
Shutterstock/ Dubova Every new mom faces a lot of challenges that either make or…
I Can’t Wait to be 30! “our society will always find things a woman is “too late” for”
“I can’t wait to be 30!” … I remember how that came off as a…
All Mums Make Mistakes”I accidentally dropped a soda can on his toes!”
Being a new mom is harder than it seems; you will never fully understand…
Funny Moments all New Moms have been Through!
Being a new mom is never easy; it comes with sleepless nights, a lot…
Quit your Job and Travel the World? Think Again!
“Let’s quit our jobs and travel around the world, sweetheart”, I said to my…
Having your First Baby before 25, Worth it or Living Hell?
The decision to have a baby is a very big one, let alone making…
Potty Training Tried and Tested: From Real Mums to You!
Potty training is a hard time for everyone! It is a time when poop, quite…
A Story of Incest “I can’t wear a Night Gown at Home…”
It started when I was in second grade. He was eight years older than…
A Trend or an Investment; Giving Birth in the US!
It has been a largely growing trend that young Egyptian mothers go to the US…
Horrible Bosses The Egyptian Version
In my career, I have worked with great bosses. I am not going to talk…
Virginity: It’s More Than Just a Stupid Hymen
The meanings of the word ‘virginity’ are abundant, both physical and metaphorical.But it seems that…
I Saw My Neighbor Getting Circumcised!
That countryside house has always instilled a deep sense of terror within me. That terror…
From Bedtime to Birthday Parties, Parenting Peer Pressure
We all have this one person in our lives who comments on everything we do…
The Relationship Goals We Should All Have
With a lovely picture from the cartoon Up in the background, or an old couple…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Changing the Job or Letting it Change you? Story of a Female HR Manager’s Life
In my 9 years as an HR professional, I saw a gender preference in job…
Why you shouldn’t dress your children like an adult
She walks into the club. Her tight leggings so flowery, tiny Uggs on her feet,…
Kids Zone
Claire’s gets Frozen! Claire’s are now featuring accessories from Disney’s latest hit, Frozen. A collection…
Your Child is Not a Billboard
Nowadays, it is very common to see children dressed from tip to toe in designer…
The Real Trump Card – Career Vs. Education
How strong is the link between education and career? Throughout my career, I have met…
Interfaith Marriage: Family Values, Concerns and Obstacles
Being a rebellious romantic like myself poses some challenges, especially for Egyptians in the relationship…
Your children are Tech Addicts? Whose Fault is it?
When I first started typing this article, my true intentions were to write about…
A Guide for Egyptian Women on how to Balance Between Career and Children
After Egyptian women made their successful entrance into the professional world, the perception of the…
ABC’s of Relocating: Helping your Children to Adapt
My life was almost perfect. Everything was in place. My son got accepted in a…
Canines and Cradles – Prepare your Dog for the Baby on the Way
Many people worry about having a baby when they already own a dog. I can’t…
10 Eternal Hazards of Egyptians
We are funny, helpful, family loving and sometimes creative, but there are some eternal hazards…
Chronic Dissatisfaction
Fear is the most toxic element on Earth. It boils silently into your blood creating…
How to Stay Connected when your Kids are Glued to their Smart Phones
About fifteen years ago, when emails where the only way to get connected to people…
My Mama Carries a Gucci… My Nanny Carries Me!
I’m a child of a family of six children. Living in Germany, my mother, who…
7 Things I Learned from my Mila!
There is no end from what parents can learn from their children, especially moms!It’s amazing…
7 Things nobody tells you about Marriage
Having a baby early on can kill the romance You waited so long to share…
How To Deal with Pregnancy In Your 40’s
If you have put off pregnancy because of work, relationship concerns or because you simply…
Mama Tuning Out: Escape by Indulging your Five Senses
Kids are the most adorable creatures, they are happiness in a bundle, they are the…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…