How Abuse During Childhood Impacts Adulthood
byIllustration by Dubai Abulhoul (@DubaiAbulhoul) Words can hurt more than sticks and stones. Criticism, degradation, negative comments, labeling and calling children with insulting names…
Family
Being an Employee and a Mother: Maternity Leave and At-Work Child Care Centers
byWe as women want it all and why shouldn’t we? We have been empowered and with all the right tools at hand and brain, our main goals are focused on “what can I do to make a difference to my world, my society, my people, and my country?”
Protect Your Child from Abuse
byDuring the early years in particular, parents and caregivers need to be vigilant about recognizing the signs of abuse in babies and young children. This is the first step towards safeguarding and protecting our children.
8 Life Lessons That I Would Pass on To My Future Children
byIf all of what you could say to your children could be summed up in a letter, that letter would be endless. I take a current view at what I could say to my own, taking from life what I’ve learned, and passing that on in the form of words.
The Speak Up Challenge, Breaking the Silence About Children With Disabilities or Learning Difficulties
by“The type of fig leaf which each culture employs to cover its social taboos offers a twofold description of its morality. It…
The Need for Improving the Qualifications of Childcare Teachers in the UAE
byBy Ayesha AlJanaji (@_AyeshaAlJanahi) “Young children soak up knowledge about their world with the eagerness of thirsty sponges”. Although they may not be able…
Separation Anxiety in Children
byBy Ayesha AlJanahi (@_AyeshaAlJanahi) Separation anxiety is “a child’s apprehension or fear associated with his or her separation from a parent or other significant…
Is Technology Affecting Kid's Creativity to Have Fun?
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) This month, I decided to step out of the office and discuss a topic that has been on my mind…
Is the Educational System Suppressing Creativity?
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) For those of us fortunate enough to go to school, we were taught since pre-school how to do things in…
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
byBy Ayesha AlJanahi (@_AyeshaAlJanahi) Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for your child and for you. Many parents worry about whether their child is…