author - oman observer

Summer in Oman brings a number of challenges for families. It is not only the screen we are dealing with. It is the heat, the boredom, the lack of structure, the long days indoors, the restless...

There was a time when summer meant boredom, imagination, slow afternoons and children learning what to do with themselves. Now, summer has become the season where the structure of school disappears...

There is something fascinating about World Cup season. Living rooms turn into stadiums, families and friends gather around screens, emotions run high as people shout, celebrate, argue and analyse as...

There are places in the world where people seem to age differently. Not because they have found a magic supplement, perfect routine, or the latest wellness trend, but because their lives quietly...

Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to something someone said or did, only to discover later that their intention was completely different from what you assumed? It happens more often than...

It feels like a blur, doesn’t it? One moment, we are setting intentions, promising ourselves that this will be the year things finally change. The next moment, we glance at the calendar and realise...

There is something deeply sacred hidden beneath the rituals of Eid that many people overlook. Beneath the new clothes, shared meals, laughter, prayers and generosity, there is a quieter invitation...

Most people do not stay in situations because they are happy. They stay because they know what to expect. There is a distinction buried in that sentence, and it is one many people spend years not...

There is a quiet pattern many people begin to notice at some point in their lives. Different situations, different people, different environments, yet the emotional outcome feels strangely familiar. ...

In times of uncertainty, attention naturally turns towards survival. Safety becomes the priority, and decisions are often made hastily, sometimes under pressure and from a place of fear. Across parts...

Resilience is often misunderstood. It is commonly associated with strength, endurance and the ability to push through difficulty without faltering. Many people carry the belief that being resilient...

There are moments in life when direction does not disappear suddenly, but fades quietly in the background. On the surface, everything continues as expected. Responsibilities are met, roles are...

There are seasons in life where living quietly gives way to surviving. From the outside, survival can resemble strength. You show up, you keep going, you carry responsibilities and you hold everything...

Fear is one of the first emotions a child learns to feel, yet it is one of the least understood. As parents, it can be uncomfortable to witness. The instinct is often to remove it, soften it, or...

There is something about unexpected rain in a place so accustomed to sunshine. It does more than interrupt plans; it unsettles the rhythm, energy, and emotional climate within our homes. As the Eid...

Over the past weeks, headlines across the Middle East have carried a familiar weight. Military strikes between global powers and Iran have intensified regional tensions, with attacks reaching across...

Parenting has a curious way of revealing our inner world. Many of us begin the journey believing our role is to guide, teach, and shape our children’s behaviour. We read books, gather advice, and...

Right now, the air feels heavier than usual. News alerts flash across our screens, conversations pause mid-sentence as someone checks their phone, and the language of conflict slips quietly into...

There is a certain hush that arrives with Ramadhan, a subtle softening in the air that feels less like a religious observance and more like a collective exhale. The pace of life shifts, the noise...

Parenting has a quiet way of revealing us to ourselves. We often begin the journey believing we are here to shape our children, guide their behaviour, and teach them how to navigate the world. Yet...