parenting

As a mom to a boy

April 14, 2012

When he looks at me, it makes my heart sing – I want to see that same glimmer in his eyes even when the time comes that he’s taller than me. I came across a wonderful article written by a mom: 25 Rules for Moms with Sons As a new mom to a baby boy, [...]

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Biracial parenting: Is he yours?

April 4, 2012

I was out with my son in the municipality clinic for his vaccination shots when suddenly, I was asked: “Is he yours?” I try not to let it bother me (as this is NOT the first time I’ve been asked when I’m out and about with either of my kids without my husband) so I [...]

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She doesn’t have a shoe fetish, for now

October 9, 2011

My daughter and I, I noticed are so different and as she grows older, I have observed those differences more and more. I am not talking about the physical aspect, as that is a given – born to parents from two different countries, only a few people will say she looks like me. Sometimes, people [...]

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I have pool phobia

May 31, 2011

Not for myself, anyway. Well, unless it’s too deep. It’s summer in Dubai, actually summer-ish here all year long but the time has come when finally, you would want to spend your body soaked in cool water for hours when you’re outside. Going to the pool is a fad, an addiction, a want! My seven [...]

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She’s a mom, I’m a mom

May 9, 2010

I’m living with my mother since May 2007, a few months after we relocated in Dubai. She’s been a great help for me – taking care of my daughter after school, cooking when I’m sick, just being there to me. I am so grateful. But there are times when my mom forgets one very important thing: [...]

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How to get kids involved during grocery shopping

December 20, 2009

Photo for illustration purposes only. Going to the grocery store with children can be stressful – both for the parent and the child/children. Fruits, vegetables, meat and other food stuff in the grocery store aren’t of interest to them. How many times have you seen a parent scolding his/her child, asking for them to behave? [...]

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logically overprotective?

July 5, 2009

I’ve met with some of Pristine’s classmates’ moms at the school just before the summer vacation started and seeing how our kids interact so well with each other, we’ve exchanged phone numbers and talked about “play dates”. The kids would be happy to see each other during the two-month long summer vacation. Cool. At one kid’s [...]

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Enjoying the last bit of vacation time

September 15, 2008

I’m nearing the end of my 45 days vacation though I had fun and really satisfied with it, it’s not without a bit of sadness that I find myself saying goodbye to no alarm clock days, sleep all you can days, spend all day in pj’s days and climb trees all you want days. The [...]

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