Category: parenting

Stubborn Mommy

I have absolutely no problems with being called stubborn. I think people use the term stubborn to refer to someone who sticks

By Failing Our Students – Are WeFailing Our Students?

I may have to give my first-ever F this semester. I won’t go into any details, of course. But here is the thing: when we

Because Virtual is also Real: What’s Authenticity Anyway?

Irvin Yalom reminds us of the complexity of human beings. Since categorization allows us “neither [to] identify nor nurt

In the Space of a Public Hangout

Yesterday I felt great during and after what I consider to be one of the most valuable and enioyable hangouts I have ever help

Whose School? A friendly book review of a friend’s children’s book: مدرسة من

I finally got round to reading a book by my good friend Hadil Ghoneim to my child. I always knew Hadil wrote books for kids bu

Symbolism, Interpretation, and Media

Rambling post ahead. So Simon Ensor recorded something on audio, about needing audio as a break from  imagery in #clmooc,

Cultural Hybridity or Confusion?

On the surface, there is no reason for my child to grow up culutrally confused or hybrid (I am not suggesting hybridity equate

Embracing Emergence

Embracing emergence. This is something that’s being talked about simulataneously in different places (not sure if itR

If It Offends You…

If it offends you That I want a place In this world Well I am sorry But you Have been taking up space Suffocating me And mine

Having Fun at the Doctor’s Office

Yes. Seriously. It is one of my goals in life to make doctor’s office appointments fun. In Egypt, it’s often a lon