Millions of Americans are currently under stay-at-home orders and many have postponed or entirely canceled their vacation plans for the current year. In the meantime, local staycations seem to be most people’s only option, unless you have a second vacation home
“Am I Pretty?”: What Moms, Daughters Really Think About Looks
“Mom, you’re beautiful.” That’s what the vast majority — about 90% — of girls surveyed by KidsHealth had to say about their mothers. And the feeling is mutual: Just about as many moms tell their girls that they’re beautiful. On
What’s Wrong with Strict Parenting?
Research shows that most people think strict parenting produces better-behaved kids. However, research studies on discipline consistently show that strict, or authoritarian, child-raising actually produces kids with lower self esteem who behave worse than other kids — and therefore get
How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
Getting out of an abusive relationship isn’t easy, but you deserve to live free of fear. Here’s how to find help for abused and battered women. If you’re in an abusive relationship Why doesn’t she just leave? It’s the question many
The Impact of Trauma
We have talked a lot about how childhood trauma impacts emotional regulation and can leave us oscillating between anger and numbness (hyper- and hypo-arousal). But what are the other symptoms of trauma? In our newest infographic, we look at some
Parenting & Dhul Hijjah
The ten days of Dhul Hijjah are an opportunity to instill core Islamic beliefs and values in our children. The moments are precious, the rewards are unimaginable, the time and blessings will pass by quickly. It is the season of
Haven’t had a chance to gain the benefits of Dhul-Hijjah? There’s still time.
Haven’t had a chance to gain the benefits of Dhul-Hijjah? There’s still time, watch this series with your family to help get you motivated! Dhul Hijjah’s blessings are little known relative to Ramadan, but in many ways it’s even more
10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Daily Planner
The blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah are here! Increasing your spiritual health can help protect and support your mental health. Check out this 10-day Dhul-Hijjah planner to help you grow in these blessed days!
Divorce: From Stigma to Support
By Romiesa Ahmed, B.A., and Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Have you heard of the saying, if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a divorce happens, and we shove
How to make this summer special for your family
Picture the perfect summer and you might envision barbecues with friends, pool parties, and sightseeing vacations. There’s always plenty to look forward to about the season of sun. But with the coronavirus pandemic changing the landscape of available—and acceptable—activities, summer 2020