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| |  | Mom Burnout and What You Can Do about It By Melissa Barreto While the term burnout has been traditionally reserved to refer to employees feeling overwhelmed by their jobs and working environments, psychologists began using the term to refer to parents in the 1980s. Complaints of overwhelm, exhaustion, brain fog, and living like a robot are so commonplace among modern mothers that psychologists have a name for the phenomena: Maternal Burnout. Learn about the causes, the range of emotions associated with it, about the social stigma, how to support burnt-out moms, and when to seek professional help. |
| | | Parenting Tip Stress is all around us. And by all measures, parents and children are suffering the impacts of it. Learn more about the various causes, how unchecked stress leads to burnout, and how to find balance in spite of it. |
| |  | What to Do about Dad Burnout: An Interview with Dr. Hernán Guadalupe By Wendy Díaz Far from the traditional gender roles of our grandparents and great-grandparents, today's mothers and fathers are faced with the daunting task of juggling work, raising children, managing the home, and striving for a Pinterest-worthy lifestyle. Muslim fathers bear a heavy burden as the major breadwinners in most cases, providing for the family while also being present in their children's lives. It is no wonder that the threat of burn-out looms over many fathers, threatening to diminish their well-being and hinder their ability to thrive and provide. Writer Wendy Díaz interviews Dr. Hernán Guadalupe to delve into the realm of dad burn-out and uncover practical wisdom from an experienced educator and father. |
| | | Inspiration “Being overwhelmed means that your life or work is overpowering you. Regain control by clarifying your intentions, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on your next step.” — Daphne Michaels, trainer, life coach, and author of The Gifted: Free Your Inner Gifts For A Brand-New Life |
| |  | Teen Burnout Is on the Rise By Tayaabah Qazi Many parents witness their teens checking out before the school year is over. This trend can continue to transpire each year with serious consequences once the child reaches high school years. A well-observed phenomenon of teen burnout reported by teachers in classrooms across the nation warrants our serious and immediate attention. To understand the plight of our teens, it’s important to ask questions and explore solutions to help our young adults have a decent opportunity to spend content and accomplished lives. |
| | | Islamic Guidance “With hardship comes ease.” (Surah Ash-Sharh, 94:6) |
| |  | Feeling Overwhelmed? Five Tips to Reclaim Your Balance By Laura El Alam While we know that we should not go to extremes in any aspect of our lives, many of us get caught up in the frantic, competitive pace around us. Employees work increasingly longer hours in the hopes of winning promotions. Students repeatedly pull all-nighters, striving to earn the highest grades. Calendars overflow with back-to-back social commitments. As Muslims, we should learn to recognize the signs of burnout and take mindful steps to relax before that happens. Check out these five tips for establishing work-life balance. |
| | | Interesting Facts If you’re wondering how you can tell if you’re burnt out on the job, the Mayo Clinic recommends asking yourself the following questions: - Have you become cynical or critical at work?
- Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started?
- Have you become irritable or impatient with co-workers, customers, or clients?
- Do you lack the energy to be consistently productive?
- Do you find it hard to concentrate?
- Do you lack satisfaction from your achievements?
- Do you feel disillusioned about your job?
- Are you using food, drugs, or alcohol to feel better or to simply not feel?
- Have your sleep habits changed?
- Are you troubled by unexplained headaches, stomach or bowel problems, or other physical complaints?
For more details about burnout, see Job burnout: How to spot it and take action |
| |  | Adam’s World Video: Goin' Camping Adam is excited about going camping with Dad but things don’t go quite as planned. Adam and his Dad spend some quality time with each other nonetheless. The Arabic letter “faa” for Fajr and the English letter “D” for dawn are featured. (7:37) Keep sound Islamic content in front of your children throughout the year! Rather than depend on an old VHS-tape, you can have 24/7 access to classic and new Adam’s Worlds episodes on our convenient app. Visit Adam's World for more details and take advantage of a free trial period. |
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| |  | 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. |
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