Parenting

Relaxation techniques are methods of distracting away from tensions by means of recreational activities. They are helpful for maintenance of a physical and mental well-being. Take a look at the top relaxation techniques for children. Relaxation is a...

Relaxation techniques are methods of distracting a...

Not so for Dalya Aglan. The 16-year-old, in the course of a biology class, was given the low down by her biology teacher on pregnancy, menstruation, and sexual maturation amongst adolescents at her Muslim school in Montreal, Canada. “She talked about...

Not so for Dalya Aglan. The 16-year-old, in the co...

For the past several years, many psychiatrists, sociological researchers, and parents have recommended that we seriously consider banning the physical punishment of children. The most important reason, according to Dr. Peter Newell, coordinator of th...

For the past several years, many psychiatrists, so...

Plenty of books and articles advise us against relying on punishment, from spanking to forcible isolation ("time out").Occasionally someone will even ask us to rethink the practice of bribing children with stickers or food. But you'll have to look aw...

Plenty of books and articles advise us against rel...

5. Don't correct me in front of people if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private. 6. Don't make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values. 7. Don't protect me from consequences. I need...

5. Don't correct me in front of people if you can ...

POSITIVE C'S Compassion (Rehmat) It is interesting to note that when it comes to Hadith or Quranic quotes dealing with human behavior, we never stop to think that our children and family members are also our fellow human beings and that these golden ...

POSITIVE C'S Compassion (Rehmat) It is interesting...

I often say that I spend more time and energy on my one boy than on my three girls. Other mothers of boys are quick to say the same. Forget that old poem about snips and snails and puppy dog tails, says Sharon O'Donnell, a mom of three boys and the a...

I often say that I spend more time and energy on m...

Yes, it is. A few kids seem naturally organized, but for the rest, organization is a skill learned over time. With help and some practice, kids can develop an effective approach to getting stuff done. And you're the perfect person to teach your child...

Yes, it is. A few kids seem naturally organized, b...

The health risks of tobacco are well known, yet the rates of smoking and the use of chewing tobacco continue to grow. Many people pick up these habits when they're young — in fact, 90% of all adult smokers started when they were kids. And each day, m...

The health risks of tobacco are well known, yet th...

F rown on evil " Astaghfirullah" G ive them love and understanding H ear their problems, be there for them. I gnore not their childish fears, tell them Allah is Always there. J oyfully accept their apologies, Allah is All Forgiving. K eep their confi...

F rown on evil " Astaghfirullah" G ive them love a...

Parents of young children (preschool age) should have few expectations in terms of behavior and acquisition of knowledge due to the cognitive limitations at this age. This does not mean that children should be allowed to run about and do as they plea...

Parents of young children (preschool age) should h...

Getting along has different meanings for different parents, but in general, parents want their child to enjoy the company of other children, be liked by them, be well-behaved in their presence (for example, share and cooperate with them), and resist ...

Getting along has different meanings for different...

In the tarbiyyah of children, you should remember that children often learn from example. The proper conduct an example of parents are crucial in the upbringing of children. Parents who expect their children to be disciplined and to work hard must th...

In the tarbiyyah of children, you should remember ...