Parenting

Children's corner: Costumes, crafts and candy

Halloween
29 Oct 2010
Whether or not Halloween is a holiday you celebrate, it holds a lot of opportunity as a holiday with activities for kids. Halloween is a chance for kids to make crafts, get dressed up and ask for candy…. Dressed up Even making you...
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Recipes4kidz: Tasty--and healthy--food options for children

20 Oct 2010
Recipes4kidz.com is your online answer to the never-ending jigsaw puzzle that is cooking a healthy and delicious meal for your child. The quest for an equally healthy and kid-friendly meal could take years. By the time you mix and match...
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Kid friendly snack of the week: Savory baked turnovers

Chop peppers up and keep them ready for their turn in the wok
16 Oct 2010
Sambousak, turnovers and samosas all have something in common: fabulous puff pastry and usually, deep frying. This kid friendly recipe may include the puff pastry but no frying is involved. Using enough puff pastry, this lunch box snack...
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Children's corner: Getting creative with kids' rooms

15 Oct 2010
If you are in the market for modern creative designs for your children’s bedroom, Al-Masry Al-Youm hit the streets to seek out some of the most innovative furniture stores in Egypt, where fun and relaxation are mixed together to...
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a2 International Education Fair debuts in Egypt

13 Oct 2010
The prospect of getting on a plane and stepping into a brand new culture with endless learning possibilities is highly attractive to many prospective students--but the actual process of admissions is mysterious--and elusive--to many. So a2...
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Children's corner: Mindwinder toys to boost your child's brain

08 Oct 2010
  Yasser al-Messiry, PhD, stands in front of Al-Masry Al-Youm, twirling a yo-yo. Or rather, an Astrojax Plus, consisting of three large rubber spheres on a string. “This takes some practice,” al-Messiri mumbles as he...
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MOM's in Zamalek offers positive, indoor atmosphere for children

07 Oct 2010
While walking in Zamalek one day, a small colorful theater behind a window caught my eye. At first I thought it was a nursery, but then realized it was 9PM. So, I decided to stop and investigate the place I discovered is called “MOM...
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Kid friendly snack of the week: Grainy hummus sandwich

Make hummus out of chickpeas, tahina and water.
25 Sep 2010
In an effort to make kids'  lunches and snacks a little healthier, while giving moms, dads and chefs some inspiration, we’ve started the kids' snack series – a weekly recipe from staff or readers that provides the...
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Children's corner: Building blocks

Legos are still availabe in toystores and bookstores
24 Sep 2010
You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation, or so the saying goes. But in today’s fast-paced world, an hour of play seems like asking too much, even for children. With the average school day...
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Children's corner: Making pizza

Choose toppings that you and your children will enjoy eating
17 Sep 2010
After a long week of working late – stressful schedules, traffic, and the usual annoyances that make up life in the city – the weekend arrives. If you live on your own, this is a time to veg out in front of the TV but if you...
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