|  | |  | Teaching Young Children about the Value of Time By Umm Ahmed When young children are repeatedly exposed to activities that happen around the same time and manner every day, they feel a sense of comfort and security. And, knowing what will happen next, helps children ranging from birth till 5 years of age to learn to trust the adults around them and explore more freely, thereafter, promoting overall growth and development. Learn more about the benefits of establishing routines and some helpful strategies about the wise use of time that families can work on together. |
| | | Parenting Tip Parents and children lead busy lives. The need for scheduling, juggling, and flexibility make it imperative for us to manage our time wisely. |
| |  | Parents Can Learn from the Productivity of the Prophet Muhammad By Wendy Díaz Productivity is a sought-after skill in any setting, be it personal, academic, or professional. The topic is so popular that countless self-help books about productivity are published every year and productivity gurus and influencers have millions of followers on social media. The king of productivity and the most influential man in history was and remains Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace and blessings be upon him. And parents can learn alot about work-life balance from his example and teachings. |
| | | Inspiration “The key is in not spending time, but investing it.” Stephen R. Covey, American educator, author of the popular book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
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| |  | Making Time for Yourself When You Are Busy Taking Care of Others: A Personal Journey By Sumayya Khan Writer Sumayya Khan is a busy mother of three kids who puts on many hats in a week. In this article she talks about her personal journey to make time for herself while being busy taking care of others. She has recently focused her attention on making good use of the blessings of the early morning (it’s a sunnah!) and has adopted a routine model known as SAVERS. Learn more about this practice, how it has helped Sumayya increase productive use of her time, and how to make time for yourself, too. |
| | | Quranic Guidance “Indeed, as for those who have believed and done good deeds, We do not let the reward of anyone who does a good deed go to waste.” (Surah Al-Kahf, 18:30) |
| |  | Downtime Is Also a Must! By Miriam Mohamed There is another element that is necessary in your daily routine, too, and that is downtime. Downtime is defined as a time of reduced activity or inactivity. It is a way to rest and to prevent ourselves from wearing down and becoming exhausted or overexerted physically, mentally, and emotionally. Learn more about the importance that downtime plays in keeping ourselves refreshed and connected with our loved ones and our Creator. |
| | | Interesting Facts Every single one of us has the same “time budget” – 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. But not all of us spend our time in the same manner. Here are some interesting facts about the use of time. - In all countries, the average leisure time for men is higher than for women (though there is some variance in the numbers).
- A key factor driving these differences in leisure time is the gender gap in unpaid work. Women are responsible for a disproportionate amount of unpaid work and have less leisure as a result.
- Living alone is particularly common for older adults. Today nearly 4 out of every 10 Americans who are older than 89 years old live alone.
- There has been a clear increase in the amount of time parents spend with their children over the last 50 years. This is true for both fathers and mothers, and holds across almost all education groups and countries.
For more interesting facts about time use, visit Time Use - Our World in Data. |
| |  | Book Review: Set Boundaries, Find Peace By Melissa Barreto As a relationship therapist for over 14 years, Nedra Glover Tawwab works with many areas of an individual’s life and connections with others, including marriage, parenting, work-life balance, family bonds, and friendships. Her New York Times best-selling book Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself offers a detailed blueprint for how to implement boundaries in your life so you can have healthier relationships with others and yourself. Writer Melissa Barreto provides a detailed review and describes how the book helped her take better responsibility for choices and needs. |
| | | | | |  | Adam's World Nasheed: Cooking Up Some Fun! Our Adam’s World App is filled with videos and nasheeds that teach about our beautiful religion in a fun way. This delightful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby celebrates the imagination and wonder in daily activities. (1:16) |
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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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