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Indoor Toys to burn energy

4 years ago
/ Mindfull Parenting
/ By samira
/ 2 COMMENTS

Keeping active kids indoors can be challenging. We love outdoor play, but it’s not always feasible, especially in the winter. So, what do you do with an active preschooler who is cooped up inside?

The Importance of Being Punctual

I’m sure we’ve all heard of “Muslim Standard Time.” It’s a term we use to “excuse” ourselves or a fellow Muslim for being late. It’s a way of downplaying the importance of being punctual.

Snow Globe Craft with Free Arabic Printable

4 years ago
/ Arabic
/ By samira
/ 4 COMMENTS

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

Finding the Balance

“You have a duty to your Lord, you have a duty to your body, and you have a duty to your family, so you should give each one its rights.” (Sahih Bukhari) Finding the right balance between being

5 Tips for Teaching Islamic Toilet Etiquette

4 years ago
/ Homeschooling Islamic Studies Mindfull Parenting
/ By samira
/ 4 COMMENTS

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

Parenting lesson from the story of Ka'ab Ibn Maalik

Parenting Lessons from the story of Ka’ab Ibn Maalik

4 years ago
/ Mindfull Parenting
/ By samira
/ 6 COMMENTS

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

The Story of the Spider

4 years ago
/ Homeschooling
/ By samira

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

To New Beginnings (A Fresh Start)

4 years ago
/ Personal Growth
/ 4 COMMENTS

Imagine that you had to move away, and leave almost everything behind. Imagine having to start all over again. What would you change this time around? What tangible and intangible things will you put

Learning to Let Go and Forgive

5 years ago
/ Mindfull Parenting
/ By samira

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

Whole brain approach to parenting

5 years ago
/ Mindfull Parenting
/ By samira

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