Remember To Count Your Blessings
As the people of New Mushroomton neglected the ways of their ancestors and succumbed to modern ways of living, they forgot much of the wisdom of their predecessors. Even though the clues to their magic were evident, they failed to see or acknowledge it. Sometimes we become so accustomed to our current way of living, […]
In the Footsteps of Hajar: 3 Ways to Respond to Life with Resilience
What can someone stuck in the desert with a newborn and nothing else teach us about resilience?
As the story goes, Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was guided by the angel Jibreel to a settlement that he, his family, and his later nation would inhabit.
Onward movie night
While it’s not a classic like Finding Nemo, Onward touches upon family and as you can tell, we’re all about family life at The FYI. In fact, we’re about to release an article with four family-friendly conversation starters after an Onward family movie night! We’ll let Duaa Haggag, the star of this series, tell you […]
Onward: 4 Conversations-Starters for the Family
This article was written by Duaa Haggag, LPC. It was reviewed by Issra Killawi, BA, and Madiha Tahseen, PhD. Click Here For The FYI’s Meaning Through Movies Series Disney-Pixar’s coming-of-age movie Onward (2020) is a powerful reminder of the “magic” it takes to be a family–especially in times of loss. Without being overt, Onward touches […]
Finding Nemo Article
In the movie, we see how Marlin changes after the death of his wife. His anxiety about protecting Nemo overpowers his ability to actively listen and trust his son. This pushes Nemo to be outwardly defiant towards his father. As parents, our past influences how we deal with our kids. If we step back and […]
Finding Nemo Video
We’ve decided to kick off this summer’s Meaning Through Movies with…… 🥁🥁🥁 Finding Nemo! Everyone loves this oldie but goodie. But especially for parents, a Finding Nemo movie night is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your “parenting patterns.” We’ll let Duaa Haggag, the star of this series, tell you all about it in this […]
Four Lessons Finding Nemo Taught Me About Parenting
This article was written by Duaa Haggag, LPC. It was reviewed by Issra Killawi, BA, and Madiha Tahseen, PhD. Click Here For The FYI’s Meaning Through Movies Series Nothing prepares you for that moment when you first realize that you are now a parent. The sheer excitement, love, and weight of responsibility can be overwhelming! […]