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Do books solve tantrums? HA! No.

Do books solve tantrums? HA! No.

My son is almost three. I prefer saying that to saying he's two and a half, because almost three puts greater distance between me and the terrible twos and we need all the distance we can get. 
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Mum, you deserve to curl up with a book, too.

Mum, you deserve to curl up with a book, too.

I feel confused and that I am not worthy of rest. And when I acknowledged that, I realised a lot of other mothers probably feel the same (except you in the back, mocking me for not being halfway to Brazil right now). So I decided to write this to remind you that you, too, deserve to curl up with a book. You deserve a manicure and a break and a pat on the back.
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Arabic: It's not so complicated after all

Arabic: It's not so complicated after all

My husband used to joke that I treated my baby as I would a dog, speaking to him in English as if he is a foreigner who did not understand my language. It's true. I do not know why I thought if I spoke to him in English, it would be an easier language for him to comprehend.
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5 things to do when your book collection gets out of control

5 things to do when your book collection gets out of control

Now, if anyone suggests you throw your books out under the claim of cleaning up I would recommend you seriously consider that person's importance in your life. What I am suggesting though are some solutions that help both hoarders and declutter-ers alike!

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Return the birthday toy - and buy a book!

Return the birthday toy - and buy a book!

The way I see it, when the present is a book, you're really awakening the child's thoughts. You're telling them here is a beautiful story I want to share with you. Here is time I am willing to spend focusing on you. Here is a world you can disappear into when you just need a moment.

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الحاجة أم الإختراع

الحاجة أم الإختراع

When I considered what pushed me further down this All-English-All-The-Time route, I realised that not being exposed to the right children's books was one of the main issues. I vowed to provide children with stories they are excited about, they can relate to. Subtle ways they can practice their Arabic until they no longer find it difficult or intimidating.
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