children
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
Egypt
November 30, 2011
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
The Egyptian Association for the Assistance of Juveniles and Human Rights said certain political parties employed children for campaigning during…
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
Books
November 15, 2011
In other words: When translation stifles local talent
In the US and UK, the word “translation” is often an instant buzz-kill for publishers. Most consider translation synonymous with…
Instill a love of art in kids
Life & Style
November 4, 2011
Instill a love of art in kids
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up,” said prominent Spanish…
Looking beyond the behavior: Diagnosing Tourette’s
Health & Fitness
October 31, 2011
Looking beyond the behavior: Diagnosing Tourette’s
In a classroom environment a child may get into trouble for throwing a pencil across the room or barking out…
Homemade Halloween costumes for kids
Life & Style
October 30, 2011
Homemade Halloween costumes for kids
The Halloween holiday falls on 31 October, and is celebrated each year, worldwide. While, it is not celebrated in Egypt…
UN prepares Egyptian children for natural disasters
Environment
October 13, 2011
UN prepares Egyptian children for natural disasters
Children and young people are extremely vulnerable when a natural disaster strikes. When an earthquake hit Haiti last year, 80…
Israeli court orders release of Egyptian children held in custody
Egypt
October 5, 2011
Israeli court orders release of Egyptian children held in custody
The Central Israeli Court issued a ruling on Wednesday for the release of three children who have been imprisoned in…
How to motivate your children to study
Life & Style
October 3, 2011
How to motivate your children to study
As the new school year has just started, it’s time to gear up your kids to go back to lessons…
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
Life & Style
September 19, 2011
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
For a couple of months now, Yasmine Abdel Razek has been preparing her daughter, Farida Tarek, for the first days…
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
Life & Style
August 26, 2011
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
As September approaches and a new school year looms on the horizon, parents around Egypt are faced with a flurry…