Family & Society
Permanent sections for women, children, people of determination, workers, and farmers
The Price of 'Yes': Egypt's Wedding-Cost Spiral and the Case for Simpler Marriages
From the dowry and the shabka to the apartment and the qayma, Egypt's marriage checklist has grown into a financial mountain that delays young people's plans. A calm look at the anatomy of wedding costs, the social pressures behind them, and the growing case for simpler marriages.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Raising Children in the Age of Screens: What Pediatric Science Actually Recommends
Between panic and surrender, the world's pediatric bodies offer calm, evidence-based guidance on children and screens: what the age limits really say, why sleep comes first, why content beats the clock, and how a family media plan works in practice.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Caring for Aging Parents: A Practical Guide for Egyptian Families
Caring for a father or mother in their later years is a duty that honors a family — and can exhaust it at the same time. A practical guide to fall-proofing the home, organizing medications and medical follow-ups, preserving the dignity of elders, and sharing the load among siblings so that no one carries it alone until they break.
August 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget: A Smart Nutrition Guide for Egyptian Families
Healthy eating does not have to mean a big budget. From ful and lentils to seasonal vegetables and sardines, this is a practical guide for any Egyptian family that wants a nourishing, filling table at the lowest possible cost — with simple shopping and cooking plans that make every pound go further.
August 18, 2026 · 6 min read