Welcome to The Parenting Corner: A Community for Writers

A community of parents who want to share through their writing the good, bad, and ugly of raising children.

Danya Khelfa
The Parenting Corner
4 min readJul 8, 2024

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Photo by Heike Mintel on Unsplash

Dear gentle reader, welcome to The Parenting Corner!

We welcome you to join our vibrant and growing community.

At The Parenting Corner, we believe that every parent has a unique story to tell, and we are here to provide a platform for those stories to be heard.

I became a parent at the age of 30 years old. Each day I aim to understand that parenting is a wonderfully challenging journey because the highs are really high and the lows are really low.

Parenting isn’t for everyone, but once we become one, sharing experiences can help us grow and support each other.

Visiting a fancy restaurant: 1000 nights (Arabic) in 2013

I don’t often like to share photos of my family, but with my dedicated community of readers and writers, I hope these moments can come to inspire you to do the same in sharing personal stories through your own content.

My Mission

My mission is simple: to share authentic, relatable, and insightful content that helps parents navigate “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of raising children. We aim to be a funny but reliable resource where parents can find advice, support, and inspiration.

Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash

After all, humour truly binds us because of the truth we all come to know in being a parent.

Why Write for The Parenting Corner?

  1. **Share Your Experience**: Whether you’re a seasoned parent with years of wisdom or a new parent navigating what seems like overwhelming territory, your experiences are valuable. Your stories can offer comfort, advice, and a sense of community to others in similar situations.

    2. **Build Your Portfolio**: For aspiring writers, The Parenting Corner offers an opportunity to build your portfolio. Gain exposure, hone your writing skills, and establish yourself as an authority in the parenting niche.

    3. **Connect with a Community**: Writing for The Parenting Corner is more than just sharing your thoughts; it’s about connecting with a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about parenting. Engage with our readers, participate in discussions, and be part of a supportive network.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for content that is:
- **Authentic and Honest**: Share your true experiences and feelings. Authenticity resonates with our readers.

- **Informative and Insightful**: Provide practical advice, tips, and insights that can help other parents.

- **Engaging and Relatable**: Write in a way that draws readers in and makes them feel connected to your story.

Submission Guidelines

1. **Original Content**: All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiaris, spam, and/or harmful content will not be tolerated.
2. **Word Count**: We accept articles between 800 and 1,500 words.
3. **Formatting**: Use clear headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs to make your article easy to read.
4. **Tone and Style**: Keep it conversational and approachable. Imagine you’re talking to a friend over coffee.

How to Submit

The Parenting Corner is part of my EduKitchen community. In 2020, I was teaching from my kitchen because of the global pandemic and the inspiration for EduKitchen was born. Read more about my journey in blogging from my kitchen and how cooking inspires learning.

My website EduKitchen — Recipes for Learning showcases resources that aim to help homeschooling parents.

To submit your article, please first join our writer mailing list at contact@edukitchen.net

Once you have been added to the list, you will reply to our email with the subject line “Article Submission — [Your Title]”.

Include a brief bio and a family photo, so our readers can get to know you.

Join Us on This Journey

Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, laughter and tears, challenges and triumphs. At The Parenting Corner, we believe that by sharing our stories, we can help each other through the tough times and celebrate the joyous moments together.

Please consider checking out my latest article on the publication that focuses on building communication skills with children in the kitchen as part of the “good” in building relationships.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

I can’t wait to read your stories and welcome you to our community. I encourage you to welcome other parents you know to this community as well!

And until next time, keep writing and have fun!

Danya Khelfa
Editor-in-Chief
The Parenting Corner

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Danya Khelfa
The Parenting Corner

Engineer turned educator for 20+ years who enjoys talking about education, mental health, & wellness. Let's connect: https://linktr.ee/edukitchenservices