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Month: September 2020

How are you staying connected with others right now?

Perhaps one of the toughest things about lockdown for many of us is not being able to see our friends or family. This can take a real toll on our mental health, so it’s important that we try to stay

Noha Darwish September 25, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

How to Use the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Your Relationship

As humans, we struggle to let go of a memory until we’ve emotionally digested it. It’s likely this has led to our survival as a species. Our brains remain hypervigilant to the things we deem unsafe. As a result, we

Noha Darwish September 25, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

20 Pandemic Friendly Rainy Day Activities to do as a family

Getting outside to enjoy some fresh air can be a saving grace while stuck at home during COVID-19 social distancing. While springtime brings extended daylight and warmer weather, it’s also known for gray and rainy days. To combat feelings of

Noha Darwish September 21, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting Read more

Get outside this weekend! Here’s a nice hiking check-list to get you started

Heading out for a day hike is a delightful way to explore nature with friends and family, or even by yourself. Whether you want to go deep into the mountains or stay closer to home, the places to go are numerous;

Noha Darwish September 11, 2020 Children, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship Read more

Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight

Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the

Noha Darwish September 11, 2020 Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

Parenting Disagreements During COVID

Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Parenting Read more

How to host a virtual game night

It’s been a hard few weeks, and you may be experiencing some stress, loneliness, or both. Playing board games with friends and family can be one of the best ways to feel connected and relieve that stress. But many of

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun, Relationship Read more

Whether its studying for a test or memorizing the quran, here are useful techniques to boost memory

Why do some experiences “stick” in our brains and some experiences just slip away! The more connections we make between the material we’re trying to remember, the easier it will be to recall it when we need it – during

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to recognize different types of learning disorders and their signs

Learning disabilities, or learning disorders, are an umbrella term for a wide variety of learning problems. A learning disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation. Kids with learning disabilities aren’t lazy or dumb. In fact, most are just

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

Building Developmental Relationships With Young People During COVID-19

Search Institute’s research is demonstrating that when young people experience developmental relationships with parents, educators, youth program staff, and other adults their outcomes are better, their risk behaviors are lower, and they are more likely to be on the path

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Relationship, Youth Read more

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