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Top 10 Ramadan Books for Children

If there is one thing that always worries me right before Ramadan is how to get my kids into the ‘Ramadan spirit’,  create special memories  and our own traditions. One family tradition

6 Things I do with my toddlers every day

  Apart from making sure that I tire them out almost everyday, so that they can take a nap in the afternoons and I can enjoy some ‘me’ time, lately we have been trying to add some more

5 Simple living lessons from the prophet’s household

The Prophet (salalaahu alaihi wasalam) was a man of humble means and good character. Though he had boundless riches at his disposal, he chose to adopt a simple and modest lifestyle. Despite having gained

Arabic Word Art

Last time, I posted an idea about making Arabic puzzles.  Here is another simple idea to help children learn arabic, using pipecleaners and beads. Pipecleaners are soft, bendable and so versatile,

Teaching Islamic Manners

Bismillah Rabbi Zidnee Ilman “My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” In a world that is becoming increasingly Islamophobic, it is has become incumbent on all Muslims to go the extra mile

Character Building with Kids

One of the goals of every parent is to raise children with good character, who will be successful in everything they do in life. But in reality being a person with good character and values can be challenging,

8 Life Lessons I Learned from Homeschooling

  Some things are blessings in disguise: Although I wanted the best for my children, and a tiny voice told me that it might mean having to take the plunge to homeschool, (and a big voice too,

Homeschooling Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

Struggling to find space to put all the homeschool materials, books, papers, and school supplies is every homeschooler’s challenge. Living in the Bay Area, we are already at a disadvantage when it

Teaching Toddlers about Islam

Where is Allah?   The first time I was ever asked that question was by my niece, who at that time was 4 years old. While I thought I knew the answer, I just didn’t know how to answer it in a way