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Youth

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

Here’s a list of Indoor and Outdoor Snow Day Activities

What are some fun things to do on a snow day? Snow day activities for kids need to include ideas to burn off energy indoors, quiet time to give parents a break, a few outdoor activities just in case the

Nusayba Siddiqi December 18, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

Here’s a Giant List of Indoor Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy this Weekend!

Here is a giant list of indoor activities and projects for kids! Nearly all are free or super-cheap, can be easily set-up (a few are more complicated) and many, depending on the age of your child, do not necessarily require

Nusayba Siddiqi December 4, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

Has your teen ever considered entering a writing contest?

In a world where J.K. Rowling’s manuscript of “Harry Potter” was rejected 12 times, it can be easy to become despondent about publishing your fiction, even more so for teenage writers wanting to voice their thoughts to the world. However, there’s

Nusayba Siddiqi December 4, 2020 Article Archives, Friday Fun, Youth Read more

Ever thought of learning a new language?

What we most enjoy about the times we live in, are the endless opportunities for free education. If you are one of those people, who are interested in foreign languages, and do not need a teacher’s constant mentoring, or if

Nusayba Siddiqi November 13, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun, Youth Read more

Need help explaining the election to kids? Look no further!

The time is now for kids to learn about the election process, understand the power of their vote, and become active participants in our constitutional democracy. We encourage teachers, administrators, and families to help facilitate learning with these curated, non-partisan

Nusayba Siddiqi October 30, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Youth Read more

Your Child is Being Bullied Online – How to Spot it and How to Stop It

Your Child is Being Bullied Online – How to Spot it and How to Stop It

By Saneeha Shamshad, B.A Meet Aleena. She’s a vibrant eighth-grader who loves reading, playing basketball, and hanging out with her friends. Since the pandemic began, much of her life has shifted online. Recently, Aleena’s mother, Fatima, has noticed some concerning

Sarrah AbuLughod October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Read more

The World’s 15 Best Virtual Tours To Take During The Pandemic

While travel has come to a near standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, technology is allowing you to visit almost any place on the planet in the blink of an eye. According to Google Keyword Planner data, searches for the term

Nusayba Siddiqi October 9, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship, Youth Read more

The secrets to stargazing from your backyard

How to search the sky and what to see, from moon and stars to planets and the International Space Station. Go on a journey of billions of miles … from your garden Read more here

Nusayba Siddiqi October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship, Uncategorized, Youth Read more

What do You Need to be Successful?

College students need to balance a large workload every day.  In order to get through the work as efficiently and effectively as possible it is important to consider where and when are best for you to study and get your assignments done? The answers

Nusayba Siddiqi October 2, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health, Parenting, Youth Read more
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