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Yousra Mokhtar: on Motherhood & Body Positivity
“I am a nerd by day, a content creator by night, and a mother full-time”,…
Meet Mariam Elshebokshey: Founder of Kidzkit!
Mariam Elshebokshy’s story with Kidzkit started when she first gave birth to her daughter in…
Dr. Tania Dabbas on Starting Over!
Doctor Tania Dabbas is a strong female figure, she is a Project Manager and Medical…
Low on Energy? Quiz Yourself Now to Pin-down the Issue!
We seem to hugely underestimate our energy expenditure. So, I thought it might be useful…
Our Roller Coaster Journey with Turner Syndrome
Life never stops surprising us, does it? Hla’s Story Hla, my beautiful 12-year-old first-born daughter,…
The Strongest Love: ELARABY Group’s Latest Mother’s Day Campaign is the Greatest Tribute to Every Mother
ELARABY Group has launched its latest campaign “The Strongest Love” this year to show all…
How to Raise Healthy Kids? Give Them Room to Choose!
When I was younger, there weren’t too many choices when it came to sports or…
10 Must-Read Books to Enjoy Before the Summer Ends
Summer is all about relaxing. Whether you’re doing it at home or by the beach,…
Dear Single Moms,
Dear Single Mom, You’re my friend, you’re my sister, you are everywhere around me. I…
Dear Moms, It’s Okay Not To Feel Okay
Dear Moms, I’m Regina Inani and I’m a struggling mom. Over the past year, I’ve…
Self-Care for Moms: How to Turn the Myth into Reality
It’s Mother’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about a mom’s most…
Reem Osama: Doctor by Day, Furniture Painter by Night
Reem Osama is the founder of ‘Reem Osama Art’, an online furniture store that sells…
5 Facebook Groups for Women You Need to Join
Have you ever looked for a specific product, asked everyone around you, and still got…
Imperial College Egypt: Creating Role Models
In these new and trying times, it has become very clear how integral education is…
5 Beauty Bloggers Who Say It Like It Is!
What is beauty? Beauty has always been defined by certain standards, set by multimillion dollar…
Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug
If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month.…
Leila Fakih “I do not resist change, on the contrary I embrace it”
When Leila Fakih and her partner Hana Alireza created Qi Juices in 2011, Leila had…
Fadwa Baruni “Were I only to design for my personal style, I would not be in business for long”
Calling Fadwa Baruni multi-talented would be an understatement. Her passion for fashion was not realized…
Sima Najjar “We can lift up or destroy each other, it is a choice and I always choose to support”
You may know her as the Co-Founder and CEO of Dezain Space, or you may…
Dear Mom I am Worthy of Respect & Love, No Matter What I Look Like or What Mistakes I Have Made
To my mama, I remember being forced into swimming and track practice at the age…
Salma El-Wardany “Everything I am is because of the woman who raised me”
Salma El-Wardany is an inspiring writer, poet, speaker, BBC radio host, and business owner. Half…
My Differently-Abled Child Taught Me How to Live
Have you lived the worst day of your life? Lucky you. I was talking to…
Teach Your Children Modesty and an Acceptance of Diversity at a Young Age
I remember when I was a little kid, I had little to no access to…
A Salute to Stay-at- Home Moms… You Rock!
Sitting on the tip of that cold cold bath tub could be really harsh, but…
4 Things I Wish My Mother Taught Me
There are so many things our mothers taught us growing up about what it meant…
Three things I learned about parenting – while on the toilet …!
I write to you from the toilet. Not going poop or anything – don’t’ worry.…
Who Said Routine is a Bad Thing?
We all suffer from lack of time, and are challenged every single day that the…
Saudi Arabia 101: Expat Wifing!
Being in Saudi Arabia exposes you to a certain level of conformity to the expat…
Saudi 101: Diaries of An Expat Wife
“Hey! Welcome to Saudi Arabia. Are you a new expat wife?” “Yes I am! I…
Raising a challenged kid is a blessing not a burden
Five years ago I watched a movie called “127 hours”, based on a true story…
What Are The Modes of Transportation That We Shall Take to Heaven?
At my age, I just imagined myself in heaven eating chocolate in a pool full…
Rola Moemen Starts a New Play Area Initiative for Challenged Kids
The amazing mom behind the blog and Facebook page “Mother of a Challenged Kid” started…
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…
10 solutions to keep your kids occupied when you need to get things done
A week before I landed my new job last summer, my boss called me to…
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…
10 things you can enjoy with you special needs child
Having a challenged kid is like riding a carousel, it never stops turning, you have…
The Cruelest Myth of all…‘The Supermom’
There is a Tooth Fairy myth, a Santa Clause myth and…A Supermom myth! Advertising, media,…
Here’s why you shouldn’t be calling your daughter a princess
This letter is more than just an emotional stir, it’s a phenomenon that is true…
Life after divorce: What about the children?
We live in a culture that values family and the idea of a family unit.…
Fatherhood: Between “help” and duty
Who doesn’t need help when it comes to taking care of the kids and managing…
Kids ask questions which leave you wondering whether to laugh or cry
When it comes to kids, we have to color outside the lines! Simply because they…
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…
10 things you shouldn’t say to a parent of a challenged kid
Having a challenged kid in Egypt is a challenge in itself. Dealing with people is…
Find the coolest babysitters in town!
Orcas is the first and the best way to recruit babysitters in Egypt! Just launched in…
“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…
My Child Lives with One Lung…I Believe in Miracles!
My name is Amira. I am a first-time mother of a child called Yassin. He’s…
Things I Never Thought I’d Say Until I became a Mommy!
Being a mother is one of the most fulfilling things one can ever experience. It’s…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
The Trials and Tribulations of Raising an Autistic Child in Egypt
Our society is great in many ways, and our people are known for…
“While you enjoy Barcelona, I have Vomit, Mud and Juice Spilled on Me!” A Letter from a Young Mum to her Single Friends
Have you noticed the increase in all these posts on Social Media about getting…
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…
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…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Shut up and Finish your Dinner
My grandmother used to sit on the floor of the balcony, towel on her lap,…
Down Syndrome Baby: A Blessing
When Nadine Salama’s daughter was born, she immediately sensed that she had Down Syndrome. Beautiful…
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…
Your children are Tech Addicts? Whose Fault is it?
When I first started typing this article, my true intentions were to write about…
Kids Zone Jan/Feb 2015
Teach your child to think like a scientist with Nutty Professor Sign up your child…
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…
Celebrating Women Who Shine!
#BaajfWoman We don’t need an occasion to appreciate women. The world doesn’t need reminding…
From Wild Parties to Piano Lessons
How my life drastically changed after having my babies This has got to be…
Does Pregnancy Affect the Libido?
Women are often surprised to feel elevated levels of libido (sexual desire) during pregnancy. Many…
6 Hilarious Things Egyptians Moms are known for
We love our very own Egyptian moms and we wouldn’t trade them for the world.…
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…
Amina Salem: Painting the Female Enigma!
Amina Salem is a talented young artist and a mother. When she was a little…
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…
Starting a Family After your 35th Birthday?
The big challenges to your body… Even though unmarried women in that age group may…
Babies behind bars…
Nawal Moustafa talks about the children of women in prison Nawal Moustafa is an award…
Once upon a Fairytale
Ten years ago, my then three year old daughter and her best friend were sitting…
Taghreed & the Dream of Citizenship
There was no mistaking the horror this six year old girl was experiencing. Nothing more…
How To Deal with Pregnancy In Your 40’s
If you have put off pregnancy because of work, relationship concerns or because you simply…
8 Things Suburb Mums Get Wrong about their Teenage Kids
We’ve all done mistakes when we were young and that means that your kids have…
Not a Cruel World after All?
How to talk to kids about death Parents have a natural protective instinct towards…
Street Children and the Girls who were once loved by God
“Go say hello quickly and bend down to kiss her hand, she’s one of the…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…
Single working moms … and its summer time!
Being a single working mom is not easy to handle in our culture; women suddenly…