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The FYI’s very own podcast has now launched!

We’ve officially launched “With That in Mind, by The FYI,” The FYI’s very own podcast! We’ll be discussing research, but make no mistake – these conversations are not just for researchers – they’re for anyone who wants to learn how

Sana Ansari March 9, 2023 Article Archives, Mental Health, Personal Development, Ramadan, Youth Read more

Check out The FYI’s latest collab with Yaqeen Institute

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

Porn and Muslim Youth Infographic

Did you know that 59% of Muslim youth view porn? In case you missed it, last month we released “Silent Struggles: Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth.” We decided to take it one step further and translate the

Sana Ansari September 13, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Porn Addiction Resources, Youth 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

Remember To Count Your Blessings

As the people of New Mushroomton neglected the ways of their ancestors and succumbed to modern ways of living, they forgot much of the wisdom of their predecessors. Even though the clues to their magic were evident, they failed to

Sana Ansari June 28, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

Onward movie night

While it’s not a classic like Finding Nemo, Onward touches upon family and as you can tell, we’re all about family life at The FYI. In fact, we’re about to release an article with four family-friendly conversation starters after an

Sana Ansari June 21, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more
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