What’s Wrong with Strict Parenting?
Research shows that most people think strict parenting produces better-behaved kids. However, research studies on discipline consistently show that strict, or authoritarian, child-raising actually produces kids with lower self esteem who behave worse than other kids — and therefore get
Parenting & Dhul Hijjah
The ten days of Dhul Hijjah are an opportunity to instill core Islamic beliefs and values in our children. The moments are precious, the rewards are unimaginable, the time and blessings will pass by quickly. It is the season of
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting amicably after a split is rarely easy, but by making joint custody work you can give your children the stability, security, and close relationships with both parents that they need. Read on from helpguide.org here
150+ EDUCATIONAL SHOWS ON NETFLIX
In the last few years, Netflix has completely transformed the way many Americans watch movies. Long gone are the days of driving to the video store, browsing through the aisles of endless new releases. Now, you can do it all, right from
Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?
Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another starts yelling? Why some parents plague themselves with criticism, worry and doubt while others seem more able to just relax
10 Habits to Shape a Kind, Well-Adjusted Child while quarantined
Parenting is complicated. If we’re not careful, we become too focused on one aspect and let the others fall by the wayside. Many times, I see parents who are intently focused on discipline, and I’m talking about the traditional use
Parenting for Positive Identity
Identity. It’s a complicated concept that defies easy definition. Yet it is at the heart of the lifelong question, “Who am I?” How we answer includes how much we value ourselves and how safe and competent we feel in the
Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?
Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another starts yelling? Why some parents plague themselves with criticism, worry and doubt while others seem more able to just relax and
The FYI Family Conference Weekend at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
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