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Smartphone Alternatives for Kids

By Melissa Barreto

While many parents don’t want to add more exposure or risk for their children, we need to have a safe way to reach and communicate with our children when we are apart. But is a smartphone really the best thing to hand over to our 8-year-old? Is it any safer for our 17-year-old? Find out about alternatives that have all of the bells and whistles but less of the dangers.

What Parents Need to Know about Cyberbullying

By Miriam Mohamed

Increased use of technology does not come without risks. Youth can use electronic media to embarrass, harass, or threaten their peers. Increasing numbers of adolescents are becoming victims of this form of violence which is better known as cyberbullying. Learn more about the problem and what you can do about it.

Pornography Addiction: A Growing Problem for Muslim Families with Long-Term Consequences

By Zahirah Lynn Eppard

There are various aspects of technology use that are dangerous for children and teens while they are engaged in the problematic behaviors. And there are additional challenges that can have life-long impacts, even after the dangerous behavior has stopped. One such area is engaging in online pornography. Learn more about the current research and resources that can help if one of your family members is struggling with a porn addiction.

Managing the 4 C’s of Online Safety for Children

By Umm Ahmed

We are witnesses to an ever-growing interdependence between gadgets and the use of the internet in our day-to-day lives, even for our children. A major cause for concern, particularly for parents with younger children, is now online safety. Learn more about the four risk areas that deserve your attention - content, contact, conduct, and contract - more commonly known as the 4 C’s of online safety.

Create a Family Media Agreement

Let’s face it - we can’t be present every second our children are on an electronic device. The best way to make sure that expectations match real-world experiences is to create a Family Media Agreement. Developing a device contract can be an important catalyst for parents and children to discuss and agree upon what is acceptable and, more importantly, what is not acceptable.

Online Resources

I Encounted a Predator on Instagram - Follow the details of a challenging interaction for a Muslim teen that illustrates that predators are lurking online and young women are particularly vulnerable. 

The FYI Digital Parenting  Toolkit - The Family & Youth Institute has pulled together a nice collection of resources that touch every aspect of online safety.

Stop Bullying - This is the official U.S. government resource  on bullying and it provides a wide variety of resources for all involved.

Parenting, Media and Everything in Between - Common Sense Media provides amazing resources related to every type of media children may happen into. Learn more about the games your kids are playing, the platforms they are frequenting, the devices that are using, and more. 

Screen-Free Activities for Kids and Teens to Enjoy over the Summer - Keep this long list of fun activities handy; it is easy to use and organized by age.

Adam’s World Video: Saad is for Salaat 4

Did you know that it is likely that in some part of the world, someone is calling the adhaan at all times of the day and night? Join Adam and his friend as they discuss the origin story of the adhaan and its meaning. (5:52)

We Have Great Options for Summer Learning Fun!

Sound Vision has crafted an awesome summer learning line up that can help you turn screen time into deen time! These are top-notch offerings by our amazing host teachers that enhance understanding and love of our deen with the maximum convenience of viewing the videos at a time that works best for your family. And the lessons are actually FUN! Check out these offerings & more at https://academy.adamsworld.org/.

The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same.