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Parenting

Systematic Racism Explained

Systemic racism affects every area of life in the US. From incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires changes in major parts of our system. Here’s a closer look at what systemic racism is, and

Elham Saif December 14, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting Read more

Have you ever taken the implicit bias test? Here’s your chance

Click here to take the Implicit Bias test at Harvard.edu 

Elham Saif December 13, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

Taqwa (Virtue) through Anti-Bias Education

My first taste of racism occurred in kindergarten, where my classmates barred me from drinking out of the water fountains. When I was in fourth grade, a sixth grader in the neighborhood took her rage out on me, called me

Elham Saif December 10, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to Raise Boys Who Are in Touch With Their Feelings

After college, psychologist Michael Reichert worked as a counselor at family court, helping make recommendations for the many teenage boys caught up in delinquent acts like stealing, fighting, and running away from home. When reading through police and school reports,

Elham Saif November 17, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

Challenges and Opportunities Facing American Muslim Youth

By Sameera Ahmed and Maha Ezzeddine American Muslim youth struggle with a flux of developmental, social, cultural, and religious factors that can propel them toward negative attitudes and behavior that impede their development. This paper explores the challenges identified by

Sarrah AbuLughod November 8, 2019 Children, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Read more

Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change

This 5-minute video depicts a theory of change from the Frontiers of Innovation community for achieving breakthrough outcomes for vulnerable children and families. It describes the need to focus on building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that

Elham Saif November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting Read more

Talking Tips

Tips for Everyday Conversations Setting some time aside to talk can be hard with competing schedules and different personalities. Try these ideas for finding ways to connect. • Many children don’t like “just talking.” So be open to conversations while

Elham Saif October 31, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Parenting Read more

Parenting After Divorce: 9 Ways to Parent on Your Own Terms

Whether you are recently divorced or have been for some time, don’t be anxious that you have ruined your child’s life. You haven’t. While divorce can be a big part of your child’s life, what will determine his ultimate quality of

Elham Saif October 31, 2019 Article Archives, Divorce, Parenting Read more

10 ways to help your child look after their mental health

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Elham Saif October 27, 2019 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

Parents, Sometimes You’re The Problem When It Comes To Tech Use

Elise Potts picked up her 17-month-old daughter, Eliza, from daycare recently. When they got home they were greeted by a strange scene. “My husband … he’s waving his arms around like a crazy man.” Potts says. “He has these things

Elham Saif October 27, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting Read more
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