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Snow Globe Craft with Free Arabic Printable
This weeks blog post is by sister Emilie (Ummu Meriem), the founder of Arabic Seeds, a project that develops Arabic learning services and resources inspired by kids and daily life. Arabic Seeds helps
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5 Tips for Teaching Islamic Toilet Etiquette
Alhamdullilah, as Muslims we have been given the best etiquettes for relieving ourselves. Because Islamic bathroom manners are so much more than just cleaning after yourself, teaching our children proper
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Parenting Lessons from the story of Ka’ab Ibn Maalik
One of my favorite stories in the seerah is the story of Ka’ab Ibn Maalik (Radiyallahu anhu). It is one of those stories that many of us can relate to; it’s the kind of story that makes you
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The Story of the Spider
It was late at night when the Prophet (salaahu alaihi wasallam) had fled Makkah with his close friend Abu Bakr (radiyallahu anhu). They were fleeing to Madina but the Quraish were on to them. They realized
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Learning to Let Go and Forgive
Nelson Mandela once said that “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” We all have experienced being hurt by others. We were treated badly, maybe even betrayed
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Whole brain approach to parenting
Everyone who is a parent can tell you that parenting is not easy. It is by far the hardest job in the world, and it should be, you are bringing up the next generation after all. Yet, many of us come
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Islamic Calendar Craft
The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic new year. The Islamic/ Hijri calendar is based on the sighting of the Moon. Thus, it is only about 354 days long. I had planned on teaching my
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Doing more with Less
In a consumerist society, it’s easy to get carried away, to want more of everything. It seems like almost everyday, there is a “sale” or promotion that is enticing us to buy more stuff.
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For those Planning to Homeschool!
While homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming a great alternative to public, private, and charter schools, many families who are planning to homeschool their children are often intimidated
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My Favorite Homeschool Hacks
I am always on the look out for things that make homeschooling a little easier, quicker or better. Sometimes its the small changes that make the most impact. Today I will share some of my favorite homeschool
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