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LATEST ARTICLES ( 70 )

• How to Get a Logo That Rocks

  

  Digg DiggWhat there is to love about 99designs! Ok, the cat is out of the bag, I am launching another site that will be focused entirely on wellness. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sweet Spot

  

  Digg DiggThere is a time period that is 1/2 way over, a time that every new mother should be told about. One that if she knew about would guide her through thos... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 EXPAT, FAMILY, PARENTING, TRAVEL

• How the Environment Puts You at Risk for Breast Cancer

  

  It is that time of the year: breast cancer awareness month: important because as with the increasing incidence of breast cancer, everyone will know someone who... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• How to Protect Your Child in the Face of an Epidemic?

  

  When the story of a Qatari man flown to the UK with a Sars like virus broke, I avoided discussing... more Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 EXPAT, FAMILY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, PARENTING, TRAVEL

• How to Travel Alone With Your Children

  

  In continuation of travel requirements presented in my last post, I thought I would share yet another “Seinfeld, No Soup For You” moment while traveling. We... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Don’t Get Caught with Your Pants Down, the Next Time You Travel.

  

  Digg DiggPassport requirements to travel Did you miss me? I certainly missed the community. However, I must say, it was nice to have the majority of the summer... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 TRAVEL

• I Have a Degree in Molecular Science but Now I’m a Mum No-one Wants to Employ Me

  

  At some point in the past you’ve graduated from a top notch university with a super fancy degree and a whole world of opportunities was staring you in the eyes. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 EXPAT, FAMILY, PARENTING, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Easiest Way to Make Spectacular Tie Dye Shirts

  

  Every 4th of July that we are home, we buy Old Navy American flag T-shirts for the kids and ourselves. This year, I wanted to do something a little different an... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Their Pee Pee is Different. And Why God Made Mothers?

  

  Digg DiggThis post is inspired by Pragmatic Mom’s recent post on “Why did God Make mothers? and similar questions that were asked of 2nd graders. It was an... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2012 EXPAT, HEALTH, MEDICINE, TRAVEL

• It Stinks to Be an Expat

  

  When I was pregnant with my second child, I had 3 women “on call” for my delivery in the event... more Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2012 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Tell If Your Child’s Abdominal Pain is Serious?

  

  Children often complain of abdominal pain while growing up from the very mild to the more significant complaints of pain.... more Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• An Open Letter to All New Mothers: What I Wish I Knew?

  

  I remember vividly the comment made: “She is SUCH a natural mother.” A comment made about a friend who had... more Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 EXPAT, FAMILY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, PARENTING, TRAVEL

• Stop the “Us Vs.Them” Mentality In Medicine

  

  Long relying on feedback from not only my patients but also family and friends, I try to continually improve upon... more Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 EXPAT, HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Align Your Projects to Live the Life You Want.

  

  Several things inspired this post: a conversation I had with my mentee, a project that fell through and a podcast... more Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• What I Wish I Knew the First Year of Blogging: Part II

  

  Hope you enjoyed part one of what I learned the first year. The original post was packed with so much information that I had to break it down into two parts or... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA

• Motivating Your Children in the Face of Failure

  

  Children who are intrinsically motivated are easy to teach, easy to encourage and learn readily.  But not all children are... more Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Raising Children to Be Entrepreneurs

  

  Digg DiggIn the book Disrupting Class, the authors talk about multiple types of intelligence not just IQ, which only measures one type of intelligence. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 EXPAT, HEALTH, MEDICINE, TRAVEL

• How to Be a Good Mentor? Bonus: Top Tips for Medical Students

  

  When I was asked to mentor for the Qatar Professional Women’s Network as part of the Circle of Pearl mentoring... more Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 EXPAT, HEALTH, MEDICINE, TRAVEL

• Conflicting Diagnosis. What to Do When You Disagree?

  

  This article was originally written after a personal experience we had with our daughter.  It took 3 visits in 21... more Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 EXPAT, HEALTH, MEDICINE, TRAVEL

• Not Having Goals is the Biggest Lie of 2011

  

  I have a confession to make, it has been a really rough couple years.  With all the challenges has come... more Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION