name: Rania Kudsi
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Airport road
28 February, 2008
I was driving to Madaba today enjoying this beautiful shiny spring day , with my son sitting in his car seat , we were enjoying our time singing and I was teaching him to pronounce the words , I was talking to him about everything I'm seeing on my way , the greens , the sun , Spring, Winter, People selling veggies….. and then I saw something horrifying I just stopped and looked I couldn't believe it ..... I saw 3 women in a row on the edge of the street on the airport road selling eggs ……. EGGS in a basket and people are stopping to buy ....I just don't understand , how could this happen ?? how can anyone sell eggs in the streets without labels without being certified ??? what about the bird flu ??????????????what about the diseases ? what's happening I just can't believe it? can anyone tell me where are the authorities ..... HEY wake up this egg can kill anyone, lots of diseases and the world is talking how it's so important to eat fresh secured eggs ... I really can't understand this and I WANT MY RIGHT TO LIVE…..
Food and Drugs in Jordan
23 February, 2008
As a mother and a member of a family ... I'd like to discuss some issues that I'm sure are the concern of each and every family in Jordan.Lately I've been purchasing a well known brand of milk (Jordanian) that I thought was the best but I was completely wrong. So many times I opened the milk for my children - thank God I've tasted it - to find out that this milk has a very bad taste and it's not good for drinking. I ask my Mom and my relatives and even the doctor of my children to find out that all of them had experienced the same issue with that brand. I really wonder what the food control department is doing in Jordan and why this company is not being questioned......What about the eggs , why in Jordan we don't have a production date or expiry date just to know when was this egg produced and when will it expiries ... don't u think it's our right to buy fresh eggs. How will I know that this egg is produced now or long ago.What about the different food prices in Jordan? You go to buy from a shop near your house to find out that it has doubled the price then you go to a mall to find it triple the price and then you end up moving all around to pick some things from a place and the other from another. Is this fair to us???Where is our right to eat healthy good food ?? why when you go to buy some products from malls , sometimes you find it expired or at least it has only one month to expire? Why you can smell the chicken and fish once you enter a big well known mall and you feel so disgusted with that smell and if you are a fool to buy it you will end up in a hospital.Why the antibiotics in Jordan are over the counter medication??? That anyone can buy it without a prescriptions and sadly to say even the doctors are giving them to people and to kids every time they are sick even id it was only a virus that doesn’t even need antibiotic and it will go alone … We are killing ourselves …..
Mother vs Fathers
22 February, 2008
Is it true that physically the mother have more patience and should endure more her children than the father ? and she should be the one who raise her children meanwhile the father is only a spectator ?Is it true that when the maid comes to the house she’s helping the woman only? Forgetting the fact that she's taking the role of the man? Simply because he was raised that house chores are not manly???Why when mothers chat and one says "yes my husband helps me all the time in the house and he has a vital role in raising the kids " everyone looks at her exclaiming " Really ... I wish I had a husband like that "I really would like to read your comments as we are living in a strange society that even mothers believe they should sacrifice more than the fathers.....
Mothers .. Fight for your rights
13 February, 2008
IF you don't speak out no one will hear you , you will not communicate and everyone will think you are content.The time has come when mothers should fight for their rights . The right of healthy living the right to have a career while raising your kids .... Why till now mothers are not speaking out.... Why they are not demanding support from the society , why till now they are making their best to be super mothers and at the end they can’t balance.Life is changing , technology is everywhere and the internet is the boss. When you are physically at work you hardly see your boss , and you have to communicate thru email and online, to be professional either with you colleagues, boss or customers . So why should you be physically at work , why would your boss care to see you there when you can follow up your job from home . All it needs is shifting our thinking from tracking the employees attendance to looking for the outcome.We must create the concept of working online and at home in Jordan. I know it's there but not that strong , and believe me it will help not only the mother but everyone who wants to be successful but have other priorities 'coz they will achieve more , they will be responsible knowing that no one cares for their attendance physically as much as they care for their outcome.
Think about it mothers how great it will be to stay at home taking care of your children while being successful in your career.
The Busy Parent's Guide to Raising Successful Students
12 February, 2008
- Attend teacher-parent conferences. If the scheduling of conferences conflicts with your work schedule, speak to the teacher and principal about your situation, and work out a time when you can meet.
- Get over your own insecurities. The Harvard Family Research Project found that parents who had negative childhood experiences at school are less likely to get involved in their children's academic programs, and may feel uncomfortable contacting teachers. Remember that your child's academic experience is important and vital to his professional success; don't let your own obstacles hinder your child's success.
- Get to know your child's teacher. If you work the late shift, drop your child off at school and chat with the teacher in the morning. If you are not available during the school day, send notes along with your child -- or call or email the teacher -- to introduce yourself, to ask questions, and to raise your concerns.
- Drop in on extracurricular activities. If you are unavailable during the day, try to pick your child up from after-school activities. Arrive a few minutes early and watch your child in action. Sit in on her student council meeting or theater rehearsal.
- Find out how your school can help. Speak to a counselor or school administrator and explain your situation. Many schools have after-school programs or activities that supervise kids and keep them busy while their parents are still at work.
- Organize your time; planning is vital. Create schedules and calendars for each month, and block out time to spend with your kids talking about school, helping with homework, chatting with teachers, or volunteering at school.
- Learn to multitask. Do chores in the same room where your child does his homework. That way you'll be available to answer his questions or discuss the subjects that he's studying.
- Know when school programs, extracurricular activities, and special events are scheduled. You can do this on your own time by visiting the school website, or you can call the administrative office and request a calendar or pamphlet.
- Create a network of committed and involved parents with the shared goal of advancing your children's education. Stay in touch with the parents of your child's classmates, and use this network to carpool, to arrange study groups, and to stay apprised of what's happening in the classroom. Don't be afraid to lean on other parents for help -- volunteer your free time in return.
- Develop a routine or a ritual in which you spend time learning with your child. If you cannot have dinner as a family, then eat breakfast together and discuss school or current events. If a daily routine is impossible, then try to schedule a weekly activity.
- If possible, use your workplace as a resource. Many mothers use their workplace as a home base where children can come after school to study or read while they wait for parents to wrap up the day. Take advantage of day care programs or understanding supervisors at your place of work. If you have your own office, let your children use it as a quiet and productive space. Find out if your company is willing to reimburse fees or offer scholarships for educational programs. Speak to a Human Resources representative, and ask about opportunities for your family.
Stay at home mom vs. working mom
11 February, 2008
Here you are a mother now , you are so happy with your motherhood but then an idea strikes your head hard "What should I do ? should I quit my career or take the decision of being a stay at home mom ? Can I afford this but what should I do with my work experience my knowledge and my career path ? I will go continue to work ,,,,, but hold on who will be taking care of my kids .... comon they are so young that they need support and their mother near them I can't put them in the nursery in such an early age .... what should I do I just don't believe in MAIDS at all to run my households or to take care of my kids ...." and here goes the conflict on and on and u just don't know what to do and you remember that when you are a mother u r a mother for life . and you go in an endless dilemma.This is what the majority of the stay at home moms and working moms face in Jordan , this is my problem as it's the problem of the majority ... but what can we do there must be an option there must be a solution, a way out , I want to build a career but I have a priority to raise my children and take care of my house.I thought and read so much about working online and from home and I just adore the idea and I think this is a great solution for all the mothers. But who is supporting this in Jordan , are there any companies or organizations that support this issue ? and when you work from home and online don't u think there are lots of scams.We need support , we need to stand up as mothers and speak for ourselves , where are our rights , why we are not special , we are raising the future we are helping the community why no one is supporting us and give us some of our rights ? HEY we are the mothers here you need us to raise, to build so why don't u support us????
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