May 2018 – The Family and Youth Institute

Encouraging Family Traditions in Ramadan

Family togetherness during Ramadan is especially important for parents of young children and adolescents. Children’s early experiences of Ramadan informs the feeling and memories they associate with this blessed month throughout their lives. Creating family traditions to get children excited

Science says we need more self-compassion

Compassion is obviously a good quality in a person. But what’s often ovelooked–and equally important–is the need for self-compassion. People who have compassion for themselves are happier, more optimistic and more grateful than those who are harder on themselves, according to research

Month: May 2018

Encouraging Family Traditions in Ramadan

Science says we need more self-compassion

Understanding Anxiety (infographic)

Helicopter Parenting – and its lasting effects