Let Women Drive in Saudi and Stop Imprisoning Them for Driving

You've got to watch this..



Show the women your support and join their FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teach-me-how-to-drive-Lets-all-support-the-Saudi-women-basic-rights/221552737857010

KCP Present a Special Concert 'Treasure of Talents Festival' Final at Radisson Blu Hotel

June 11th at 8.00pm in the Al Hashemi II Grand Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel. Tickets from Radisson Blu Hotel.
Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia have organised a special violin recital by two young brilliant British musicians; violinist Michal Cwizewicz and pianist John Paul Ekins. The concert's repertoire will include compositions by Mozart and Elgar.

Helicopter parent, Lawnmower or Tiger Mom?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a parent who pays extremely close attention to his or her child's or children's experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. The term was originally coined by Foster W. Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay in their 1990 book Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility, although Dr. Haim Ginott mentions a teen who complains, "Mother hovers over me like a helicopter..." on page 18 of the bestselling book Between Parent & Teenager published in 1969. Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they hover closely overhead, rarely out of reach, whether their children need them or not. In Scandinavia, this phenomenon is known as curling parenthood and describes parents who attempt to sweep all obstacles out of the paths of their children. It is also called "overparenting". Parents try to resolve their child's problems, and try to stop them coming to harm by keeping them out of dangerous situations.

Quiz: Are you a helicopter parent? I got 15 :OD Which means I'm not one. Woohoo!

Some college professors and administrators [who?] are now referring to "Lawnmower parents" to describe mothers and fathers who attempt to smooth out and mow down all obstacles, to the extent that they may even attempt to interfere at their children's workplaces, regarding salaries and promotions, after they have graduated from college and are supposedly living on their own. As the children of "helicopter parents" graduate and move into the job market, personnel and human resources departments are becoming acquainted with the phenomenon as well. Some have reported that parents have even begun intruding on salary negotiations.

There are also horrendous "Tiger Mothers" named after Amy Chua.

Scary stuff!

But I'm really the multi-tasking momma that follows this "Oops! Dad drops daughter to catch foul ball" or I like to think so :OD




And this is how it should be done..WTG Momma :OD

Though truthfully, before I get a few comments :O) I would have bent over my babe and turned away from a ball travelling towards me at great speed.


Thank you Anon for your prompt, I have been enlightened.

A Little Maya Angelou Wisedom

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.

And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting..'

Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance..'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back...'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn...'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

Please send this to five phenomenal women today... If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem.

If you don't....the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking.....I sent it to a lot of special women I care for...


LWDLIK- A lovely email from an adorable friend. Thank you Shebina. I love Maya. I even bought her cook book, which I've never cooked from - but love all the stories of the little memories of each dish. She is very inspiring, the gal uses a whole slab of butter in some dishes LOL..

Sharing is Caring with LoYAC

LoYAC has a volunteer programme for the summer; for kids aged between 8-15 years old which starts on 26th June - 29th July. It will be on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9am-12 noon. It will teach kids about volunteering and once per week the kids will go and visit Al Khorafi Activity Kids Center to sing, dance and assist the handicapped kids. They will help the kids on the computer and reading. Help kids wash their hands and have their meals.

1. Sign up at summer program 2011 on the LoYAC site.
2. Call up LoYAC to arrange an interview for your child or for more details Tel. 25723599, 25723606
3. Take along 3 photos, copy of civil ID and KD 20 ( for registration, t-shirt and transportation from LoYAC to Al Khorafi Center).

My daughter has signed up and is very excited about the program. We've visited the Al Khorafi Center before, it is a beautiful  and loving environment. The staff are all very dedicated, smiling angels. The kids are happy, laughing, adorable and capable kids. My daughter was telling me about the kids at her school in Green Unit (special needs) and how some of the kids come and hold her hand and how she takes care of them. I did get a little worried after she'd signed up that it might be all too much for her. But this morning she woke up and told me she'd had a lovely dream that she was playing with the kids in a big ball pit, laughing and having a great time.

You will love the feel of the place at LoYAC, Bayt Lothan, Salmiya - next door to Marina Mall and behind MAX store. It is certainly a very positve place for kids, youths and young adults. Well worth a visit to wander around the shops, coffee shop and see the courses on offer. Will post more soon.