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Etiquette to Employ when Communicating Online

You might have heard this before, “think before you speak” –It is a  common phrase from our elders that we hear as we grow up. They also advise us to say “please” and “thank you”, irrespective of the circumstances. Although we may have murmured playful expletives under our breath, but deep down, we knew that they amounted to … Continue Reading

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My Grandmother’s Message – رسالة جدتي

الحلا يحتويها
و الغلا يرتجيها

إبنتي حبيبتي
الله هالله عليها

لا أحد مثلها جائتني 
و زينها على شاني

القوافي لا يكفي 
تستحق إبنتي فيها

لها قدمت الروايا
و استحت الهدايا

من الشرور تحية 
و صعوبة حمية

لأن إبنتي هدية 
من إله البرية

مثل القلوب الندية 
لو ضمت ترتويها

و نور الشمس تعلى 
فوق بدر تجلى

غاية الحسن إبنتي
عنها الوصف … Continue Reading

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Raising children with disabilities

Introduction

Being a parent is tough. Being a parent of a child with special needs is especially tough. The spectrum of disability is very diverse. Simply stated, a disability is an impairment. It can be something as slight as vision impairment, or as severe as paralysis. Disabilities can be divided into cognitive, developmental, intellectual, physical, sensory or a combination of … Continue Reading

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Communicating with Colleagues

Communication is the key to vital understanding. Whether it’s your family, your friend circle or your office colleagues, without proper communication, thoughts remain unnervingly scattered. Its significance is especially realized when it comes to working with a team of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. To be able to communicate effectively is a necessity so important that its mere absence could … Continue Reading