What I Wish Everyone At 20 (& 30…) Understood About Marriage
The goal of our life is… to bring more love and truth into the world. We marry to assist each other in this process. -Leo Tolstoy A dear friend of mine said on the eve of his oldest daughter’s thirteenth birthday, “Today is my last day to be an expert on adolescents!” I giggled when […]
Steps to Create the Conditions for Deep, Rigorous, Applied Learning
Many school administrators, teachers and parents want the education provided to children to be high quality, rigorous and connected to the world outside the classroom. Teachers are trying to provide these elements in various ways, but a group of schools calling itself the “Deeper Learning Network” has codified some of what its members believe are essential qualities […]
21 Ways To Get Closer To Your Child Today
“I watch their softly tousled heads slumbering on their pillows, and sadness wells up in me. Have I drunk in their smiles and laughter and hugged them, or have I just checked things off my to-do list today? They’re growing so quickly. One morning I may wake up and one of my girls will be […]
How to Raise a Low Media Child (Without Going Insane)
We all know that screen time in excess can be harmful to infants and toddlers, and that it isn’t great for older children either. And I would guess that there aren’t too many parents out there that want their children to struggle with things like obesity, ADHD or cognitive and language development. So why are […]
Ten Suggestions for Raising Creative Kids
If creativity is important to you, it is surely doubly important to you that your children have creative minds. As their parent (or teacher or caregiver) you can do a lot to ensure your children maintain and grow their creative minds. Research is demonstrating that children rapidly lose their creative thinking skills as they grow […]
How to Scrapbook with Children
Scrapbooking is a favorite pastime for moms the world over. It is a great way to create keepsakes for family and friends. Why not introduce your children to it? Children love to create and scrapbooking is the perfect conduit for this. Here are some tips to help you enjoy scrapbooking with your kids. Tips for […]
The BIG Lie that Leads to a Lonely Marriage
Marriage, by its very definition, is the joining of two separate lives into one unified family. Two become one on a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical level. God designed it this way. So, how is it that some people find themselves in a lonely marriage? It all begins with one or both partners believing a […]
Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know
The teen years are a time of rapid growth, exploration, and risk taking. Taking risks provides young people the opportunity to test their skills and abilities and discover who they are. But, some risks—such as smoking, using drugs, drinking and driving, and having unprotected sex—can have harmful and long-lasting effects on a teen’s health and […]
Infographic: How to remember the 5 Protective Factors that make your family strong
5 Protective Factors that make your family strong: Social & Emotional Competence of Children Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Social Connections Parental Resilience Concrete Support in Times of Need
Youth Risk Behaviors – What Can Parents Do?
Youth Risk Behaviors – What Can Parents Do? With the rise of drugs, marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, and premarital sex among Muslim college students, parents must wonder how they could prevent these challenges from happening in the first place! This video highlights research-based parenting techniques that can help address these challenges. [ms_button style=”normal” link=”https://www.thefyi.org/videos/” size=”medium” shape=”” […]
Seven Tips to More Effective Youth Programming
Seven Tips for More Effective Youth Programming Muslim youth were asked to identify their top 4 challenges growing up in the United States. One in Four stated they do not feel supported by the environment around them. Community centers, youth programs, and masjid communities can do a lot to help Muslim youth feel supported. Check […]
Seven Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do”
Seven Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do” With reports of unhappy marriages and rising divorce rates among American Muslim couples, how can you decrease the likelihood of becoming another statistic? The Family and Youth Institute introduces “7 Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do.” Check out these research-backed bits of advice to help guide […]