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Calm and Collected: How to Get Through Ramadan without Losing Your Temper
Ramadān is a special one for all of us. It's a time when we focus on reflection, growth, being better, connecting with loved ones, working on our spirituality and it gives us a good idea of our potential. For Muslim mums, it can also be a time when we feel overwhelmed...
Nurturing Readers: Allah knows all about me
Recently, We came across a gem of a book that I just had to share with you. The book is called "Allah Knows All About Me" by Learning roots, and it's a delightful little compilation that will leave you with a smile on your face. I love books that have great language,...
Taraweeh with Toddlers: What it has in common with the five stages of grief.
Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased worship. For most Muslims, this includes attending taraweeh prayers at the mosque. And for parents of young children, taraweeh can be a whole other ballgame. Trying to pray with a toddler in...
Nana’s Ramadān Story: Ramadān with children
The month of Ramadān was fast approaching and Nana, like most other Muslim mothers, was filled with a mix of joy and anxiety about having her children home for the month of Ramadan. She wanted to make sure that the month was filled with special moments and memories...
Nurturing readers: 5 Books about Ramadān that we love
As a parent or caregiver, few things are more rewarding than watching a child's eyes light up as they discover the world through books. Books are so much more than a source of entertainment - they can be powerful tools for teaching and learning. Whether it's through...
Ramadān Prep: Setting up an Ibadah corner in your home
Ramadān is a very special month for us. And I try to make it very significant in our home. It's a time of reflection, prayer, and worship, and we are trying hard to create a spiritual environment in our home that helps us focus on our faith during this month. One of...
Getting children excited about Ramadān: Introducing the blessed month
Ramadān is a very special month, and as parents, we want to share the blessings and importance of this holy month with our children. How do we explain the concept of fasting, prayer, and charitable giving to young children? To be honest, you would think you understand...
Nurture Reads: The Power Of Showing Up
As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to be happy, healthy, and successful in all aspects of life. But how do we ensure that they grow up to be well-adjusted and emotionally resilient adults? According to "The Power of Showing Up" by Daniel J....
Creative ways to teach your children about Islam
Everyone wants their child to be a good ambassador of Islam. Teaching children about Islam is a rewarding and enriching experience, but it can also be challenging to engage young learners. Children have short attention spans and can get easily bored, so it's important...
Is your toddler hitting?
Toddlers look so cute. A combination of genes, the budding independence and confidence. I mean, they look you square in the eye and say “No” to anything you ask. They also have a no-so-cute side which includes aggressive behaviour like hitting and biting. This is a...
Parenting during the Holidays: Ready! Set! Thrive!
Holidays are so exciting. It is a time for the whole family to reconnect and this is necessary especially if most of the family do not live in close proximity with each other. Eid is round around the corner but these tips will work for any holiday with family. Eid is...