It began one ordinary afternoon after school. My daughter came home, bubbling with excitement, and said, “Papa, I want to teach you Arabic!” I thought it was just a game, but before I could respond, she had already opened her Arabic notebook and begun writing letters neatly on the whiteboard — Alif, Ba, Ta. She …
Parenting is an incredibly enriching yet terribly bewildering journey; it is an experience as rewarding as it is challenging. Of the many approaches towards child rearing, gentle parenting is distinguished by its focus on nurturing the parent–child relationship. By nature, gentle parenting is an empathetic method that fosters respect, validation, and compassion. Instead of punitive …
They say Hindsight is 20/20, our mistakes become clear when looking back especially in parenting situation. So, when we got another chance at parenting after more than 8 years, I decided I am not going to repeat my mistakes. An experienced, more patient parent armed with all the social media parenting groups and reels to …
Of my three, it often feels as though each was cut from an entirely different fabric – distinct in their own way woven together into one beautiful piece by their schooling. My eldest has always been the scholar – ever drawn to her books, buried in her writing, grounded in her studies. I’ve never had …
“The child’s potential is like a bird that can only fly with two wings: one wing is the teacher and the other is the parent.” Raising two daughters has been a profound journey of learning, guided by love and strengthened by community. As parents, we take pride not only in their achievements but in the …
When my daughter first stepped into DPS Sharjah fourteen years ago, she was quiet, shy, and often content to stay in the background. I watched her from the door, heart full of hope, wondering how this little girl would find her voice. I remember her first leadership moment vividly — Grade 5, she became President …
As parents, we often believe we’re the ones guiding our children, teaching them how to manage time, handle pressure, and stay balanced. But sometimes, they end up teaching us more than we could ever teach them. For me, that realization came while watching Ali prepare for one of his Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. Our …
A mother’s reflection on growth, patience, and love Motherhood has been a journey of quiet revelations. It has taught me patience in waysI never imagined. I’ve learnt that it’s all right to pause, to falter, to shed a few teaalong the way. It’s all right to let my child see my strong emotions, to be …
Every morning you walk into school carrying more than just books — you carry dreams, questions, and the quiet hope that today might be a different day. Maybe you’ll understand something new. Maybe you’ll make a friend. Maybe you’ll discover a strength you didn’t know you had. Let me tell you something important: you already …
It began like most school evenings — books scattered across the table, chai going cold, and mild panic in the air. Then my daughter looked up and asked, “Dada, why are they called alphabets?” I blinked. “Good question.” And for once, I didn’t pretend to know. We looked it up together. Alphabet comes from the …
