Parenting

Children's corner: Family eating destinations

11 Dec 2010
Restaurants can offer a nice break from slaving in the kitchen, but they can also provide entertainment for your children and allow them to use up some energy running around with other kids, climbing jungle gyms and just getting out in the...
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Children's corner: “Effective Learning Foundation” a new vision for disabled children

03 Dec 2010
Launched in Maadi last September, Effective Learning Foundation (ELF) is evaluating and providing therapy to children with learning disabilities and special needs and arming parents with the tools to work with them at home. Nihal Saddik,...
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Children's corner: Giving thanks

26 Nov 2010
  This weekend, take advantage of the Thanksgiving spirit and plan activities and ideas that teach your children to be thankful for what they and you as a family have. One of a teenager’s most typical phrases is “I’m...
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Children’s corner: Kids’ Workshop discovers your children’s inclination

19 Nov 2010
This November, Diwan bookstore hosted a “kids’ workshop center program” bag painting workshop at its Qirtassiya branch. At the two-hour workshop, participants were divided into 3-5 and 6-12 year age groups. They were...
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Kid friendly snack of the week: Lamb meatballs for Eid al-Adha

13 Nov 2010
These little meatballs may be fried, but if you make sure the lamb is lean, a 100g serving will provide at least 20percent of  your child's daily intake of iron. Get your kids to wash their hands well and they can even get...
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Children's corner: Eid al-Adha

12 Nov 2010
For parents of four to ten year olds (give or take a year or two on either side) – Eid is a time when your vacation coincides with theirs and both you and your kids will need a little attention. So while dividing time between getting...
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Children's corner: Il Pennello brings out the artist in you

12 Nov 2010
“Il Pennello ceramic café is dedicated to bringing out your hidden creativity,” the manager of the Maadi branch thus simply describes the purpose of the café. In Il Pennello, you can have fun painting pottery with your kids...
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Kid friendly snack of the week: Peanut chicken pitas

06 Nov 2010
These little pitas are the perfect way to join protein and veggies in a low commitment, kid friendly sandwich. Pick up whole wheat mini pitas from a supermarket with a bakery that bakes them--Alfa is one. Feel free to use chicken left...
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Children’s Corner: Jewelry with kids

05 Nov 2010
  Egyptian jewelry designers are hot international commodities at the moment.  Led by that icon of Egyptian silversmiths Azza Fahmy, it seems like Egyptian-inspired silver designs are the de rigueur adornment on the distinguished...
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Children’s Corner: Storytelling with Yasmina Fadl

05 Nov 2010
The tradition of oral story-telling was prevalent for centuries in various parts of the world before gradually being replaced by prints and books. Even though it is still an important aspect of social life in some parts of the world, these...
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