Children with special needs need special attention and a little extra love not only because that is what they deserve, but because it’s still nothing compared to what they give back. This category is in honor of all the little champions who make this world brighter with their presence and for their parents who are nothing less than superheroes.
Hello, fellow parents and caregivers! Today, we embark on a heartfelt exploration of dyslexia, a remarkable journey where some of our young readers face distinct challenges in learning to read and comprehend. Understanding dyslexia isn’t just about addressing difficulties; it’s about embracing the incredible strengths and potential of our dyslexic readers. In this blog post,…
When we become parents for the first time, we are as confused as we are elated at the birth of our most prized possession. We sit and marvel at every little detail and often get worried about little things like the skin being too dry, the hands and feet being cold or the newborn having…
Unschooling is an interest-led approach to education, where the parents act as facilitators and supporters of their child’s education rather than take on the role of teacher. If someone had told me a few years ago that I would be homeschooling my two children with multiple special needs, I probably would have laughed or just…
I got married while I was doing my MBA at the age of 22. I conceived right away and wasn’t really happy about it as I wanted a two-year break before starting a family. My pregnancy was smooth, without any complications, and went well till the end. Rumaisa’s Birth On 21st Oct 2002, I gave…
The first year of my life after becoming a mom to twin boys was beautiful, and to be honest very tiring as well. It was and is a lot of work raising autistic twins and managing them by myself since I was living in the UAE, in a home away from home and family. The…
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, or if you just got to know that your child is differently-abled, and you are scared about how you’re going to deal with it, then BINGO! This article is just for you. Be calm, have patience and try to make strategies on how to…
Sulayman is my firstborn and the kid that gave me the privilege of being called “Dad”. As much as we like to think of all our kids equally, that feeling you get from your first child is unique. For the first 12 months, he seemed like a typical newborn, but after about 14 months, Sulayman…
This June, my eldest son, who has an autism diagnosis, turned 10. He had received his diagnosis when he was around 3 years old. Initially, the diagnosis comes as a shock. One feels numb and goes into denial. This is a natural reaction before one reaches the acceptance stage. A lot of questions and ideas…