The Impact of Violent Video Games on Children’s Empathy
The Impact of Violent Video Games on Children’s Empathy A Wake-up Call for Parents The current state of the Muslim community is troubling due to lack of sincerity towards one another; especially during natural disasters when our selfishness takes over even if we are unscathed ourselves. This thought hit me, and all I could focus […]
Small Steps To Instill Big Values in Children
Small Steps To Instill Big Values in Children Raising Resilient Muslims: I feel truly blessed by Allah to enjoy the companionship of my children, Alhamdulillah. Lately, our kids are often bombarded with contrasting messages. We parents must actively counteract these influences by instilling our children the proper knowledge and values. I also believe that leading by example […]
Childhood Anxiety
Childhood Anxiety Anxiety is a common experience that affects the lives of both adults and children. In children, however, this emotional response can be puzzling and complex for caregivers to grasp. Anxiety in Children Children’s anxiety can take many forms, influencing their actions, sleep, eating habits, and general mood. This blog post presents the characteristics […]
Ever Wondered Why Your Child Melts Down When You Take Away The Tablet?
Ever Wondered Why Your Child Melts Down When You Take Away The Tablet? Screen Time: The New Addiction – Protecting Our Children’s Mental Health In the current information technology age, electronic products can be seen everywhere. From smartphones to tablets, from laptops to gaming consoles, children are constantly exposed to digital devices..While technology brings many […]
The Hidden Dangers of Traditional Discipline Methods
The Hidden Dangers of Traditional Discipline Methods What Every Parent Should Know About the Long-Term Effects of Spanking Disciplining children is one of the challenging tasks most parents and educators are expected to accomplish. Even in the home environment or at school, it is normal to use corporal punishment to manage the behavior of children […]
Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows The craving for ever-greater worldly gains and to excel others in that regard keeps you occupied. Until you reach your graves. Surah At-Takathur (102:1-2) The Illusion of Worldly Gains It’s been three days, and I still can’t shake off the thoughts. The whole “what, why, how” loop is repeated in my […]
Helping Children Manage Big Emotions in Everyday Situations
Helping Children Manage Big Emotions in Everyday Situations Mastering Co-Regulation Have you ever been in a situation where your child had a crying episode, and you tried everything you could to calm them down, only to realize it was not working? Trying to calm a child’s big emotions can be frustrating! You try to comfort […]
Understanding and Managing a Child’s Anger
Understanding and Managing a Child’s Anger Useful Suggestions for Parents Let’s be honest: handling your child’s anger can be overwhelming. You must have attempted every single trick in the childrearing books, like the time out, the count to ten, deep breathing, or even just removing oneself to reduce the chances of those situations escalating. You’ve […]
The Invisible Backpack
The Invisible Backpack How Early Labels Can Shape Your Child’s Future Imagine your child’s backpack slung over his shoulders, when he is heading off to school. It is filled with all the usual school essentials like books, pencils, and lunch. But what if I tell you there’s something else in that backpack, something far heavier, […]