Parenting

A healthy lunch box for the new school year

Preparing and preserving food properly will prevent the spread of dangerous bacteria
17 Sep 2010
As kids head back to school, parents should bear in mind some healthy advice to help their children stay focused and fully active. So here are some useful tips from intern Dr. Maha Rademiss for well-balanced meals, filled with all the...
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Italian Cultural Institute hosts Ramadan cartoon festival

Lucky and zorba cartoon poster
12 Aug 2010
This Ramadan, The Italian Cultural Institute will present a series of cartoons specifically selected for the Islamic fasting month. This way, the institute hopes to present a worthy cinematographic exhibition in a month of particular...
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Operation Smile

Ibrahim smiles after his surgery
11 Aug 2010
Around 3000 Egyptian children a year are born with facial deformities which hinder their ability to light up the world with a smile. Operation Smile Egypt is on a mission to give children the chance to smile, and ultimately to change their...
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Wordless expression

07 Aug 2010
  Theater, music and dance combined in a five-day program entitled "Express Yourself Without Words", at Sawy Culture Wheel last week.  Trainers from Spain and Germany led the program. The workshop focuses on getting...
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Toy Run for Orphans: Memories in the making

Girls recieve toys from the Toy Run group
29 Jul 2010
Our childhood memories continue to haunt us for the rest of our lives. Often frozen in virtual snapshots are the highs and lows, the growing pains and the utter delights of growing up. Among such memories are our sturdy relationships with...
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Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis

Diwan Kids logo
08 Jul 2010
Diwan bookstore earned its status as one of the most diverse cultural venues in Cairo by branching out to include activities and events no other bookstore managed to introduce before. The latest addition to their line of events is a summer...
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The 222 Project: Positive parenting

Dr. Alaa el-Halwagy leading the parenting session.
06 Jul 2010
Sunday was a special day in the Heliopolis branch of Diwan Bookstore. The bookshop, known for holding workshops and events for children, was the platform for a parenting session titled "Fun Parenting." Led by Dr. Alaa el-Halwagy, the...
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Summer activities: The Art Café

The Art Cafe offers a art and storytelling for children
23 Jun 2010
A hive of creativity lies buried in the ever confusing streets of Maadi: a small cafe with a big heart and a multitude of art supplies. This summer, the Art Café is offering children a schedule jam packed with art related classes and...
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Yoga for kids

Each participant interprets the yoga poses differently
10 Jun 2010
Somewhere in the tiny roads of Degla, Maadi lies a little flat--the reception of which has been turned into "The Breathing Room". The apartment itself has a community of tenants and teachers--a mix somewhat reminiscent of Berkley in the...
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Prescription for de-stress during exams

09 Jun 2010
School exam times are an inevitable source of stress and tension. During this period, students are in dire need of effective techniques for managing stress, organizing their plans, and most of all their parents’ support. "Parents play...
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