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Parenting

7 Ways Fathers Can Plan A Ramadan To Remember

It’s often assumed that mothers are supposed to plan most of the wonderful activities for their children. So how are fathers supposed to make Ramadan special for their families? What does an engaged father look like in Ramadan? Take kids

Sabira Rahman April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more

Nine Elements That Power Positive Parenting

When you have bits of cereal in your hair or you’re listening to the wails of a tiny person who refuses to get in the car, the term “Positive Parenting” may make you grit your teeth and roll your eyes.

Sabira Rahman March 19, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more

DIY Escape Room For Kids

The clues from this escape room for kids can be found at home or are fairly inexpensive and easy to get your hands on. If there is a clue that doesn’t work for you, don’t worry about leaving it out. Just

Sabira Rahman March 12, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Things To Consider Before You Divorce With Kids

Often, parents who are thinking about getting a divorce will ask what age is best for their kids. While there’s no magic number that defines when kids are most resilient, age is a valid consideration. But it’s not the only one.

Sabira Rahman March 12, 2021 Article Archives, Divorce, Family Read more

How To Navigate Your Child’s Social Media Presence And Use

Do you know what your child is exposed to online? Ever wonder just who your child is communicating with through all their different social media profiles? As parents, we realize that our children are our trust and responsibility. Prophet Muhammad

Sabira Rahman February 12, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family Read more

6 Tips For Working With Your Child’s School Counselor

For many families, a school counselor is the first place to turn for questions about a child’s mental or emotional health. But parents and kids avoid the counselor’s office because they are afraid they, or their child, won’t be seen

Sabira Rahman February 5, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Parenting, Relationship Read more

20 Practical Strategies to Build Resilience in Children

All children are capable of extraordinary things. There is no happiness gene, no success gene, and no ‘doer of extraordinary things’ gene. The potential for happiness and greatness lies in all of them and will mean different things to different

Sabira Rahman January 29, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Parenting Read more

How to Create a Mental Health Friendly Home

Creating a friendly mental health environment for your children is part of the foundation of having a healthy and positive relationship with you and your child. With the state of the world today, it is essential that children have a

Sabira Rahman January 22, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more

Helping Kids Understand the Riots at the Capitol

We’re all shaken by the events that took place in Washington, DC last week and it may seem like you need to jump in and address things right away, but pausing to work through your own feelings before talking to kids about

Sabira Rahman January 15, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family Read more

Does your Child have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

It’s no surprise that lots of children and teenagers are having a tough time coping with this uniquely challenging winter. Short tempers, bad moods, low energy — parents are seeing it all, even from kids who are ordinarily cheerful. If

Sabira Rahman January 8, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more
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