The opening reception hosted by Rola Osseiran of the FloukArt Association was held on September 26th 2015. The exhibition remains open until 11th of October at Bait Al-Madina, in Tyre. About Bait Al-Madina Bait Al-Madina was built by the family ‘Mamlouk’ in the 19th century and became one of the most beautiful areas of its … “Everything Is Design” Beauty and Emotion!
1. Denmark If a certain budget is secured, the Denmark is an excellent destination for a family trip. Explore Copenhagen’s Tivoli gardens, an amusement park built in 1843 and looks as though it came right out of a fairytale. You can also enjoy concerts, fireworks and surprisingly delicious foods. Another must is Legoland (from … 10 places to travel to with your family
It is appropriate to let your children participate in household tasks. Chores help them learn how to organize their time, how to handle responsibilities, how to set goals and how to acquire skills. Let your children grow accustomed to chores by starting with the little things, even the tiniest things like asking them to … Including your children in chores
Here are a few reasons to seek a second medical opinion: – The treatment plan you were asked to follow makes you nervous or uneasy. – Your doctor is not able to determine the problem or if you do not agree with his diagnosis. – You noticed no improvement in your state. – You have been diagnosed of … A second medical opinion: When to seek it and how to get it?
If one’s to believe old saying then out of the mouths of babes and sucklings come grains of truth, but lies too. White or not, when children tell lies, they are usually, as Jean Cocteau describes them: “lies that never fail to tell the truth.” There are three reasons that make a child lie: the fear of being punished, the pleasure … How do children think of lying?
It’s not easy to make an appointment with a therapist. Sometimes in life we are faced with situations that make it hard to find answers or make decisions both on the personal and/ or professional level and people surrounding us are not always the best place to turn to or do not listen to us … Why and When Should I See a Therapist?
Protecting yourself from police violence at a protest, which may begin at any moment, requires taking the following steps: – Having a backpack along with you so you can be on the move and clear out from danger zones, in addition to carrying a first aid kit. – Carrying a physiological solution in small … How to protect yourself from police violence at a protest
The right brain and the left brain work independently “You’re so left-brained” (center of rationalization and analysis); “I’d like to develop my right brain” (center of imagination and creativity)… According to neuroscience professor at the University of London, Sarah Jayne Blakemore, this idea is physiologically nonsensical. Our brain is indeed made up of two … Scientific ideas to toss aside
First and foremost: Pondering the idea of changing jobs The internet is teaming with supposed “good ideas” and come in different shapes and colors. Passing judgement on values that are considered either good or bad is a popular misconception and a double jeopardy; • Making hasty decisions, giving in to social or peer … Six steps to tell if you need a change of jobs
Phototherapy is a controversial treatment. Phototherapy has been used for medicinal purposes since the 19th century but disappeared for a little while before emerging once again in the 1980s. The technique, employed in psychiatry has given excellent results when employed to treat seasonal depression but remains controversial and frowned upon by several scientists. It isn’t … Phototherapy treatment
Born into death “The birthing experience is the first experience of emergence from death”, says Françoise Dolto in “Speaking about death”. Our arrival into the world places us between the people who are going to die and implies that a loss will ultimately occur. This notion of loss is important because it is what will … Fear of Death
1. Make a list Granted, it seems boring when it’s said like that, but even the silliest lists can guarantee a stress-free holiday. Separate what is essential from what is secondary and be realistic. 2. Make sure to pack a first aid bag We don’t mean that you should pack what’s essential for emergencies, you … Travel: Things to remember when you’re packing
Talking about your mourning It is useful to go through the circumstances in which you have learned about the death. Where were you? What were you thinking? How were you feeling? To whom did you speak? The participants take ten minutes to gather the memories about those moments. “When somebody learns about the death … The ten steps to overcome the absence
What is a mandala? Laurence Luyé-Tanet: “Mandala” means the center and the circle. They are diagrams in various shapes (round, square, octagons, etc.) organized around a circle. According to Indian and Tibetan traditions, these diagrams are a symbolic representation of the relationship between human beings and the cosmos, the entire universe. They are also … Mandalas: Drawings to refocus
Creating a support network to manage your child’s chronic illness – Get information about the illness the treatments, the available help and discuss them with your doctor. – Communicate! Try to meet with people who go through similar experiences. Don’t hesitate to ask all sorts of questions to the professionals who are taking care … How to react when your child is diagnosed of a chronic illness?
The Era of royal children According to child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Patrick Delaroche, many parents don’t know how to punish their children nowadays. Why is that? Because the very word “punishment” is in itself petrifying and it takes us back to decades when a spank on the backside and slaps were given without a … How to punish your children well?
A stiff neck is an intense pain in the neck due to a muscular spasm that stops the person from performing most rotation and inclination movements of the head. This contracture constitutes a hindrance, despite being benign in 85% of cases. It would therefore be useful to know how to avoid and relieve a stiff … Avoid and relieve a stiff neck
This condition may provoke the appearance of several symptoms and problems, such as: · chronic fatigue and insomnia · fibromyalgia and blood pressure problems · goiter and weight problems · skin problems and hair loss · face hairiness on the face for women · depression and mental disorders · attention deficit problems · allergies and immune system problems · menstrual problems and acute premenstrual … Thyroid and natural thyroid extract
The right moment “It would be one of the greatest triumphs of humanity, if we could succeed in raising the responsible act of procreating children to the level of a deliberate and intentional activity” said Freud. Half a century before the invention of the contraceptive pill, Sigmund Freud himself dreamed of a humanity which … Having a child: A life altering decision
What eating well means Eating well means adopting a varied and balanced diet, in other words; eating everything in controlled quantities. This is done by preferring food that is good for your health (fruits, vegetables, starchy food, fish…) over sweets (candy, sweet beverages…), salty food (cakes, appetizers, chips…) and fatty food (cold cuts, butter, … How to eat well
Denying the partner’s choices Imposing their tastes and their opinions on their partner (taste in food, hobbies, company to keep, etc…), choosing in her stead (hair and clothing style), making important decisions without running things through with her, telling her how to act, bossing her around… This is how the partner dominates his significant … Psychological violence
Duration: 3 minutes every time Summary Step 1: Take a short break Step 2: Sit up correctly Step 3: Breathe in Step 4: Breathe out Step 5: Breathe Step 6: Imagine Step 7: Frequency: Repeat this exercise everyday Emotions such as stress have a direct implication on functions such as breathing, the heart … Breathing well to ward off stress
HOW TO HELP A YOUNG VICTIM OF BULLYING? 1. Initiate the dialogue if you have suspicions. Ask questions and leave the door open for discussions if the child hesitates to confide in you. 2. Stay calm to reassure the young person and don’t blame them. 3. If they remain quiet, and you have serious … What to do when a child is being bullied
Answering questions related to sexuality, correctly Here are tips to help you answer the questions your children ask you and accompany them throughout their journey of discoveries: Teach your children the correct words: “Penis”, “uvula” and “vagina” instead of “wee wee”, “willie” and “coochie”, etc. Do it as you name other parts of their … Talking about sexuality to your child
To handle the one who over-criticizes everything: ask for their opinion… The one who over-criticizes everything is definitely part of the difficult colleagues you may encounter. It’s the person who has nothing interesting to say or report but who depreciates you to elevate themselves, pointing out a small detail in your work and attracting everyone’s … Difficult personalities you encounter at work and advice on how to handle them
Wasting less is a win-win situation for us all! Limiting food waste The OPN is on the case of food waste, in order to reduce the production of trash. Buying food just to throw it out later is: Wrong in the social context: as malnutrition affects a great part of our planet. Wrong in … Produce Less trash
Dehydration: Diarrhea, extreme heat, among other things Dehydration is simply the lack of water in one’s body. It occurs when we lose large amounts of fluids, without drinking enough to balance it out. The causes vary: • Significant sweating (heat wave, intensive physical efforts in the heat…) • Diarrhea and vomiting. • Intake of laxatives … Dehydration: the Warning Signs
Onychophagia: the causes According to Stephane Rusinek one of the reasons that make us nibble our nails is a practical one. Long ago, nails allowed humans to defend themselves and despite losing their function, they still grow. They are no longer used in combats or activities, so we need to shorten them somehow, by biting … Dealing with Onychophagia: How to Put an End to Biting your Nails
An increasingly trendy accessory! It is estimated that half a million people smoke the E-cigarette in France, according to the manufacturers. The true breadth of this phenomenon remains hard to calculate because a considerable share of these purchases are completed over the internet and bought from foreign manufacturers. Ever since public smoking has been forbidden, … The E-cigarette: A gloriously bad idea?
o Make sure to clean the cut very well, before anything else: that means using water and soap. If you cut yourself with a dirty object you must apply an antiseptic lotion. o Remove all debris, such as rocks and dirt. These things stop your skin from healing completely and may form a sort of … How to avoid scarring
A night of early sleep counts as two. Michel Billard: “That one’s true! The depth or the intensity of sleep is at its peak at the beginning of the night. This is the reason why the first three to four hours of sleep are the most significant. This does not mean that we must not … 5 popular beliefs about sleep
The mother and father Parents often feel responsible for what is happening to their child and feel guilty about it. This guilt that stems from their habit of controlling the lives of everyone in the family, pushes them to find a solution no matter what it would cost them. When they fail to find … Understanding how mental illness affects the family
Bars with colored logos attract children the most Very little is known about how marketing affects the promotion of balanced food to children. This is why Dr. Bernd Weber and his team of researchers wanted to know more about how marketing affects of a carefully designed package of healthy food on children. The scientists worked … New packaging to turn kids’ attention, away from junk food
· It helps you to stay in good physical shape and, in addition to improving your sports performance, it facilitates daily activities. · It protects you against cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infraction and angina), regardless of your age. · It protects you against some types of cancer, particularly breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in … General Benefits of Physical Activity
Ventilate closed spaces every day, at the right moments Not ventilating your house to avoid adding more pollution is an awesome idea, if you want to do it all wrong. You just have to stick to doing it at the right moments. Avoid ventilating your house during the day’s hottest periods; that means avoid the … 5 tips to protect yourself from pollution
For the second year in a row, the Ouidad Hachem Foundation has sponsored the 28th edition of the spectacle organized by ALBA 2nd year students in decorative arts. “Anonymous” took place on Saturday, July 11, in the square court of the Beiteddine palace. This collective student work is perpetuating a tradition began by Jackie Dardaud-Achkar in 1987, maintained … For the Second Year in a Row: the Ouidad Hachem Foundation “Gold Sponsor” in Beiteddine
