Parenting
“It’s not Fair!”
Oftentimes we underestimate the ability of our young children to learn life’s greatest lessons early in their years. Justice, for one, is a value we feel like we ought to… read more…
The ‘Eco-Family’
As the world population grows by the minute, so do the threats that will compromise sustainable living in the future. That is why we, as parents, ought to be more… read more…
Singing the Praises
Can Well-Meant Praise Discourage Children? By: Sarah Whitehead Have you tried using praise to help your child’s self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering if you compliment them too much or… read more…
Education: Profit-Making or Not-for-Profit?
By: Fatmah Azam Ali Executive Director, Master English Education & Training GCC and Teacher Trainer Let us admit: Education is among the most successful profit-making sectors. It is a fact…. read more…
A Mother’s Tragedy Turns into Inspiration
The Story of Baby Lucia By: Sandrine Piedras “They told us there would not be any ashes because at this young age the bones were mostly cartilage. On the same… read more…
Dear Diary
Manika Dhama Writer and Journalist My daughter Aariana is four-and a-half years old. The most significant change her presence in my life has brought is that I have become more… read more…
Detecting Childhood Hearing Loss Without the “Huh’s”
By: Hiba Naz When a US national health survey revealed that almost five out of 1000 babies suffered from hearing loss, not many clutched their pearls over the statistic. However,… read more…
Say Goodbye to Stains
Five tips for the family home from Kärcher Home & Garden. As anyone with young children will tell you, marks and stains are inevitable when there are little ones around,… read more…
Missing a Spot
Cleaning the Kitchen, the Right Way By: Heather Vandevoorde, Ph.D. Even if the kitchen is clean enough you could eat off the floor or you have an army of maids… read more…
Motherhood and the 9 to 5
Is it Time for More Flexible Working? Mothers often find themselves having to juggle multiple responsibilities. While many claim that motherhood should not necessarily clash with career ambitions, work-life balance… read more…
