Parenting

Children's corner: Adli Rizkallah's art program lives on through his daughter

10 Feb 2012
Dalia Adli Rizkallah has decided to expose Egyptian children to innovative education-based entertainment through artistic workshops that immerse them in Egyptian culture and identity and, more importantly, help them learn Arabic....
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Crafts and creativity essential for development of fine motor skills

06 Feb 2012
There is something in the sense of achievement children feel when they succeed in creating their own original masterpieces, even the small ones. Besides acquiring new aesthetic abilities when they do things with their own hands, working on...
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Children's corner: Mid-year vacation activities

28 Jan 2012
Mid-year vacation is a good break for kids after a particularly stressful first semester. However, parents should teach children how to use their leisure time to take up new hobbies and widen their learning to incorporate new activities...
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SuperMama: An unprecedented online start-up for Arab mothers

12 Jan 2012
For a first-time mother, it is usually her own mother who becomes the primary source of motherhood advice. Other female relatives and friends who already have children are often second on the speed-dial. And while online communities and...
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Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk

09 Jan 2012
Although the exact rate cannot be confirmed, the number of cesarean section deliveries (also known as "c-sections") in Egypt has increased substantially over the past couple of decades. Some professionals are concerned about this...
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Special needs school gives hope to disabled Egyptians

06 Jan 2012
Egypt can no longer ignore its citizens with special needs, who make up five percent of the population, says Nancy Maghraby, chairwoman of the newly opened Special Education for Advancement School (SEAS). The SEAS, as is obvious from its...
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Children's corner: Christmas crafts

23 Dec 2011
Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time crafts with your children and turn a fun holiday into a chance to get creative.  Reindeer crown...
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If your kids will be home for the holidays...

09 Dec 2011
For many school children, winter break begins next week and school resumes after the first week of January. If you’ve decided not to travel, here are some kiddie events and camps to consider for the winter break. Whether you live in...
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PBIS: Pay attention to good behavior

Children in the Friday Market
03 Dec 2011
Traditionally school has acted as a mirror of society. The best students get honors and awards like top businessmen make money, the troublemakers get all the attention like murderers and thieves end up in the news, and the general public,...
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Children’s corner: Kids' workshop celebrating friendship

18 Nov 2011
Diwan bookstore hosted Friday a friendship event at its Heliopolis branch organized by the edutainment center Kids' Workshop. The center organizes a special themed event each month aiming to bring out kids’ creative sides and...
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