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Sound Vision | | | |  | The Challenge of Mixed Messages from Popular Superheroes By Wendy Díaz The entertainment industry has shifted towards a more inclusive and diverse assemblage of characters, without overlooking its global Muslim audience. One example is the film produced by the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, “Spiderman: Far from Home,” which featured their first-ever hijab-wearing Muslim character. Now with Ms. Marvel soon to hit theaters about a Muslimah superheroine named Kamala Khan, the youth’s craze for comic book-themed movies will only skyrocket. As this surge in representation draws an increasing number of Muslims to watch, a discussion about its implications on the minds of our youth and their perspective on Islamic values is ever so crucial. Learn how to find the right balance in the full article. | | | | | | Parenting Tip Our world is filled with violence, oppression, illness, and grief. These life events can be overwhelming for adults and they are also overwhelming for children. Educate yourself about how to help your family cope with the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with the crises of our time. | | | |  | Talking to your Youth about Racism By Ivana Zaikovska Parents might worry about or shy away from talking to their children about racism. They may worry that they are too young or shy away from the discussion because they don’t fully understand it. The reality is, there is no perfect way to do so and no single approach that is right for all families – it’s just imperative that you do. This article is meant to help you start the conversation with your family and give you some tools to use along the way. Check out the details here. | | | | | | Inspiration “When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters - one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States | | | |  | Helping Children Handle Scary News There are national and personal tragedies all around us. When tragic or violent events occur, parents may wonder about how to help their kids understand the graphic images and emotional video footage that they may see. Stephanie Marcy, Ph.D., psychologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, suggests 7 guidelines to keep in mind so parents can be better equipped to help their children handle scary news. Read the full articles here. | | | | | | | | Quranic Guidance “O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:153) | | | |  | Helping our Children Cope with Loss By Melissa Barreto Life and death experiences touch all of us and they touch our children, too. Death is a normal and natural life experience. How you handle these moments with your children can help them be incredibly resilient. Author Melissa Barreto shares her experiences helping her children deal with the loss of their mother, their beloved abuela, and provides five suggestions that can help everyone. | | | | | | Some Interesting Facts Young Muslims (YM), the largest Muslim youth organization in North America, recently published an alarming report called Muslim Youth Issues: Addressing Mental Health. As the name suggests, this initiative addresses mental health concerns in the Muslim community, specifically for our youngest and most vulnerable members, ages 13-25. Here are some of the highlights: - During the Covid-19 pandemic, Muslim youth reported high levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms, with over 40% being at risk for depression or anxiety disorders.
- Muslim youth who reported higher levels of religiosity had better mental health outcomes.
- Youth who reported stronger peer and parental relationships were more religious and had better mental health.
- Youth who reported better sleep quality had lower rates of anxiety and depression and higher rates of well-being.
- Muslim youth tried risky substances at different rates, depending on the substance. Only 4% reported ever trying alcohol, 11% reported trying marijuana, and 22% reported vaping.
For more information and to read the full report on addressing mental health, click here. | | | |  | How to Teach Islam to Young Children By Hernán Guadalupe As we become parents, one of the greatest challenges that we have is raising our children to be good Muslims. My wife and I are Muslim converts and have made it our mission to expand our knowledge and understanding of this beautiful religion. We also come from Latin American countries where Islam is still in its early stages and we often stress about the lack of resources in our language. No matter these or other challenges, all parents must strive to teach our children about Islam and find ways to do so effectively. Get more details in the full article. | | | | | | | | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Let’s Talk about Racism: Fishing Buddies Adam’s father has just returned from a fishing trip with his friend Mr. Makwa, a member of the Anishinabek Nation. The two talked about the history of oppression against the First Peoples in Canada and the impact of the practice of destroying their cultural heritage by placing Indigenous children in residential boarding schools. (4:11) | | | | | | | | Sound Vision has BIG plans for your children this Ramadan! | |  | During the entire month of Ramadan, creative hosts will engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations, and more! Keep your children busy and inspired to learn to love Allah and be proud to follow His guidance. Our Race4Rewards online children’s classes will target two different age groups: Adam’s World Club classes are designed for children ages 4-7. Live online classes will take place Monday-Friday from 6-6:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. Colors of Islam Club classes are designed children ages 8-12. Live online classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. | | | |  | | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
