Donia
Donia is an Egyptian mother who lives in New York with her husband and two children (born in 2005 and 2012). She is a stepmom to two (born in 1991 and 1995). She is passionate about raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity and fighting the stigmas surrounding them. She advocates for inclusivity, equality, diversity, and the importance of representation in children's books. She recently published her first children's book, Racing Mind: A Story of a Girl with ADHD, inspired by her younger child, who is diagnosed with ADHD. She hopes that her message, "It's ok to be different," will help neurodivergent children achieve self-love and acceptance. Donia also loves playing the drums and doing Zumba!
Parenting ADHD
ADHD can present itself very differently in children.
It was obvious to me from very early on that my younger child had ADHD. Everything pointed...
Can I Have a Hug?
Can I have a hug?
Life gets very hectic, especially when school starts. I may get overwhelmed with the school schedule and the extracurricular activities...
I’m a Show Biz Mom: Here’s What I Learned
A year ago, my younger daughter wanted to be “on TV.” I’d say it’s always been her desire since she was about four years...
My Daughter Is Leaving for College and I Don’t Feel a Loss
My daughter is leaving for college, and I’m not panicking as I thought. She is so stressed out and upset that she is leaving...
It’s Not You, It’s My Social Anxiety
Over the past year or so, I've grappled with anxiety, especially social anxiety. It started when I was teaching my older daughter to drive....
The Youngest Child Syndrome
When did my youngest become a preteen? Weren’t they only six years old the other day? They are graduating from elementary school this year,...
How I Failed to Teach My Kids Their Mother Tongue
Is your family bilingual? Do you speak two languages or more at home? Then I hope my parenting failure is your gain. The one...
The Self-Care Plan
Last year was a challenging year for me. My mental health hit rock bottom.
By the end of the year, I desperately needed help. I...
Not an Ordinary Marriage {My Love Story}
February is the month of love, and this year it will also mark my 20th wedding anniversary. This prompted me to share my not-so-ordinary...
A Nonbinary Child’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Two years ago, my younger child (almost nine years old at the time) came out to me as nonbinary. That wasn’t the first time...