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You may have heard about how your physical environment can impact your mood–things like the lighting, organization of the space, and clutter can all make you feel better or worse. But, have you thought about how the non-physical part of

Sana Ansari January 5, 2023 Article Archives, Children, Collabs, Family, Mental Health, Personal Development, Youth Read more

Stocking Stuffers, Halloween Candy, and Sighting the Moon

Tradition plays an essential role in the development of a child’s self-worth. The holiday season can be an excellent opportunity to have conversations with our families – about celebrations, juggling multiple identities, and how to approach it all as a

Sana Ansari December 14, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Personal Development, Relationship, Youth Read more

3 Tips For A Stronger Relationship With Your Adult Child

If you are the parent of an adult child, you’ve parented your child through the different seasons of life. As an adult, your child has taken on more responsibilities, made their own decisions, and perhaps built a life and family

Sana Ansari November 8, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family, Parenting Read more

4 Ways To Find More Support When Caring For An Elder Parent/Relative

If Allah SWT decrees for you to care for your parents in their old age, He has blessed you with a huge opportunity to enter paradise. But with this great reward comes great sacrifice. Caregiving for an elderly loved one

Sana Ansari November 5, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Elder Care, Family, Parenting Read more

5 Things Muslim Therapists Wish You Knew About Children and Domestic Abuse

“If they aren’t getting physically hurt, your kids will be fine. Children forget these things easily. It’s you and your husband who are having problems, and you’ll work it out. You need to be patient, for the sake of the

Sana Ansari October 27, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Relationship, Uncategorized Read more

Our updated Elder Care Toolkit is live!

Caregiver burnout is a “state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. With 2 out of every 3 caregivers a female, the role

Sana Ansari October 25, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Elder Care, Family Read more

Why Our Children Need An Islam-Centered Health Education

“Will wearing a tampon take away my virginity?” “Is watching pornography haram?” “I tried alcohol before; does that make me a bad Muslim?” “If we can’t have boyfriends and girlfriends, then how are we going to get married?” These were

Sana Ansari August 17, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Porn Addiction Resources, Youth Read more

Silent Struggles: Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth – The FYI’s Porn Report

Our latest research shows us that Muslim youth are struggling with pornography. And even though they care about their religion, this is not enough to prevent them from watching it. So, why ARE they watching? What support do they need

Sana Ansari August 2, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Porn Addiction Resources, Relationship, Youth Read more

Untying the Knots of Generational Trauma in Encanto: 3 Takeaways for Your Family

Do you find yourself only celebrating the aspects of your child that are “useful” or that the society sees as useful? What special or unique gifts would you say your child has? Do you take the time to lovingly share

Sana Ansari July 12, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Personal Development, Youth Read more

Encanto Video

Encanto is the story of the Madrigals and their matriarch, Abuela Alma. Abuela makes it her life’s purpose to keep the family safe – but her unrealistic expectations put pressure on her family, holding them back from the happiness that

Sana Ansari July 5, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more
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