Terrible Twos and its Blues
byThe terrible twos can be challenging for toddlers; however, it is equally challenging and emotional for parents. Two months ago, we hit the two-year mark…
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The Manifestation of Racism in Arranged Marriages
byExploring hidden racism in our communities and how they may appear in traditional marriages by the selection of our spouses. Artwork by Maitha Omar (Instagram:…
The Importance of Speaking your Mother Tongue Around Kids
byWhat’s the importance of teaching children their mother tongue from birth, and how does it enhance their skills and experiences. A few days ago, while…
The Love-Hate Relationship of Being A Mother
byThe fear of being gasped at when you admit that you have a little hate for motherhood is real but if you feel it then…
Mindful Parenting Against Prejudice
byCan prejudice be passed on to kids? It all depends on the parents behavior and what they model in front of their kids. A…
What You Need to Know About the Anti-Vaccine Movement
byThe anti-vaccine movement is becoming more popular every day. What are the outcomes of such a movement on the health and economy of a…
Where Does Gender Equality Begin?
byWomen have made great strides in the workforce, breaking barriers and fighting for their rights, but why are they still stereotyped when it comes to…
The Race for Our Children to Grow Up
byLooking at how the changing social and technological advances are putting pressure on children to grow up at a faster pace. Many of the…
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
byHow childhood fear of the dark continued into the author’s adulthood and one mode of coping with any fear in children. Most childhood fears…
Are We Taking Childbirth Survival For Granted
byChildbirth is an amazing and beautiful experience, but for some mothers, it’s a choice between life and death. The sound of her first cry,…
10 Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Screen-time in Ramadan and Still Enjoy It
byKids nowadays are more connected to their screens than ever before. It can be easy to just allow them more screen-time in Ramadan to…
Do People Hide Their Mental Illnesses To Get Married?
byCo-authored by: Alia Al Hazami and Omar Al Owais Do people hide their mental illness to improve their marriage prospects? Do they deny it even to…
Why You Should Take Your Children To A Museum?
byMuseums are great spaces for learning and getting inspiration. Children who visit museums with their parents are more likely to visit museums in adulthood. To visit…
Back to School in Pink and Blue
byThe media continues to push the blue and pink agenda towards children who are easily influenced into following stereotypes. It’s the annual back to school…
A Wedding Without Drama
byWeddings should not have to be about pomp and glory, but rather an intimate celebration of a couple’s union and their transition into married life….
Does Grief Need to Look the Same for Everyone?
byFuneral traditions and the consoling days and their one size fit all approach may not work for everyone. Every beginning must have an end, and…
Lesson Learned– Spend Time With Your Loved Ones
byWhat are the lessons we learn after the sudden loss of a family member? I published my last article in the summer of 2016, and…
The First Night Alone With My Baby
byAs a first-time mom, the writer shares her daunting experience the first time she was completely alone with her baby overnight and how she struggled….
The Struggles and Accolades of Half Emiratis
byLooking at the struggles that some half-Emiratis go through, and some of their success stories across the globe. The UAE is a country known for its…
Ivy League Pre-Schools
bySchool systems are preying on people’s need for acceptance, manipulating them into paying outrageous fees, and placing unnecessary pressure on our children. The United Arab…