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Children

15 Tips For Parents To Manage Bipolar Episodes In Their Children

During manic episodes, children with bipolar disorder will feel anger and rage—and with greater intensity—rather than elation or euphoria that is common in adults. Bipolar in children combine the depressive and manic states together to form ‘aggressive depression.’ However, because

Sabira Rahman April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family Read more

49 Ways To Get Kids Involved This Ramadan!

With Ramadan less than a month away, you may be wondering ‘How do I get my kids involved in Ramadan?’ Involvement can mean a lot of things, it can mean creating, learning, doing, making, or helping, it can also mean so

Sabira Rahman March 26, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Friday Fun Read more

How To Navigate Your Child’s Social Media Presence And Use

Do you know what your child is exposed to online? Ever wonder just who your child is communicating with through all their different social media profiles? As parents, we realize that our children are our trust and responsibility. Prophet Muhammad

Sabira Rahman February 12, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family Read more

6 Tips For Working With Your Child’s School Counselor

For many families, a school counselor is the first place to turn for questions about a child’s mental or emotional health. But parents and kids avoid the counselor’s office because they are afraid they, or their child, won’t be seen

Sabira Rahman February 5, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Parenting, Relationship Read more

Celebrate Black History With Black Authors

In honor of Black History month, here is an extensive book list on Black history by Black authors. Visit the library this weekend with your family to check out some of these great and educational books! Read more.

Sabira Rahman February 5, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Friday Fun Read more

20 Practical Strategies to Build Resilience in Children

All children are capable of extraordinary things. There is no happiness gene, no success gene, and no ‘doer of extraordinary things’ gene. The potential for happiness and greatness lies in all of them and will mean different things to different

Sabira Rahman January 29, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Parenting Read more

Tips for an Enjoyable Family Game Night

Having a peaceful and fun Family Game Night can feel a bit unattainable or abstract to the modern parent. In this article by What Do We Do All Day there are seven simple tips, plus links to 30+ family-friendly game

Sabira Rahman January 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Helping Kids Understand the Riots at the Capitol

We’re all shaken by the events that took place in Washington, DC last week and it may seem like you need to jump in and address things right away, but pausing to work through your own feelings before talking to kids about

Sabira Rahman January 15, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family Read more

50 Ways to Get Through Coronavirus Cabin Fever

If you think you’ve run out of ideas to have fun and keep everyone busy while staying home, here are more ideas to try! These easy activities are perfect for keeping cabin fever at bay. Write each one on a small

Sabira Rahman January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun Read more

What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem

Selfies can be silly and lighthearted, of course. But there is a dark side when photos become a measure of self-worth. We’re used to worrying about how kids will be affected by seeing too many air-brushed images of models in

Nusayba Siddiqi December 22, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health, Youth Read more
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