|  | |  | Building Life Skills through Regular Chores By Sumayya Khan There are many reasons to have your child participate in the chores related to maintaining a household. Even from a very young age, they are naturally inclined to mimic your behavior on the most basic of activities such as sweeping and vacuuming, cooking, dusting, washing dishes, and more. Having your child watch you - both moms and dads - do chores regularly is the first step. But there are other tips to ensure that the practice is helpful in developing important life skills and also interdependency within the family. This article includes a nice list of age-appropriate chores as well as tips for getting your children to do them regularly. |
| | | Parenting Tip Encouraging children to participate in household chores from a young age is pivotal for success. It not only teaches them responsibility and teamwork but also helps them understand the importance of contributing to family life. |
| |  | Young Adults Reflect on the Importance of Chores By Laura El Alam Many parents agree that it is important for children to help with household chores. This may sound simple in theory, but as many of us know, getting kids to do chores properly and without argument can be an uphill battle. Very few kids want to spend their time tidying up, washing dishes, doing laundry, or tackling yard work. Writer Laura El Alam has tried to teach her five kids life skills and get them to help with tasks around the house. She recently asked her older two, who have spent time living independently, about the importance of attending to household chores. |
| | | Inspiration “Everyone should be self-sufficient. Some people who went to my high school and college didn’t know how to do laundry or make a bed because they’d always had hired help to do all the chores. It’s fine for people to learn things at different stages in their lives, but it never can hurt to teach your kids to do things they will undoubtedly have to do for themselves at one point or another.“ Leila El Alam, 20 |
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| |  | Teaching Children about Home Economics By Umm Ahmed Home economics is much more than just cooking, sewing, and providing child care and parents should do their best to ensure that both girls and boys have training in all things that have to do with the home. Bringing about awareness and also having children take responsibility for chores on a regular basis brings a noticeable positive impact in our day-to-day lives. It can also have wide ranging implications for their ability to live independently and take care of their own families into the future, inshaAllah, God-willing. |
| | | Islamic Guidance Narrated Al-Aswad: “I asked `Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her; "What did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, do at home?" She replied, "He used to keep himself busy serving his family and when it was the time for prayer he would go for it." (Sahih Bukhari) |
| |  | Stacking Habits to Increase Acts of Worship By Laura El Alam In his best-selling book Atomic Habits, author and speaker James Clear offers strategies to make small changes that lead to remarkable results. One of Clear’s tips that writer Laura El Alam has found extremely useful is habit stacking. He suggests that “one of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top.” Check out some helpful suggestions about using stacking to exponentially multiply your acts of worship. |
| | | Interesting Facts In a survey of 1,001 American adults - 75% said they believed regular chores made kids “more responsible.”
- 63% said chores teach kids “important life lessons.”
- While 82% reported having had regular chores growing up, only 56% of those with children said they required them to do chores.
Opinion | Happy Children Do Chores - The New York Times |
| |  | Book Review: Mommy's Day Off By Wendy Díaz Mothers seldom get a break from being the backbone of their families – they are regularly the caretakers, nurses, chauffeurs, chefs, housekeepers, cheerleaders, advisors, and so much more. While they shower us with love and affection, they teach us discipline and guide us on the right path. Their unconditional love provides comfort through every stage of life, from infancy to adulthood. Nevertheless, we often overlook or underestimate the depth of their sacrifices. Mommy's Day Off, an enchanting debut picture book by author Jacqueline Christine, offers a playful glimpse into the difference it makes when Mommy takes a little time for herself. |
| | | | | |  | Adam's World Video: Adam Learns Responsibility Adam and Aneesah were playing at the park and it was the perfect time to teach his little sister about responsibility. The Arabic letter “Haa” for Hajj and the English letter “R” for Responsibility are featured. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called “Responsibility: The Jobs on You” complements the lesson. (6:48) |
| | | Teach your kids about Hajj in LIVE online classes! |
|  | There are valuable learning opportunities for older youth, too! |
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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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