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| |  | Mastering the Art of Self-Regulation By Umm Ahmed & Zahirah Lynn Eppard Children and parents need to develop coping skills to tackle everyday challenges. One skill that is critically important is self-regulation. It is essential for parents to understand what self-regulation is, what it looks like from a child’s perspective, how biology impacts a child’s ability to cope, and how to address challenges with appropriate strategies, together, as a family. Read more to help you and your child meet the day with more tools in your toolbox! |
| | | Parenting Tip Being a balanced parent means offering plenty of love, nurturance, AND rules and boundaries. Lean in, join hands, gather resources, guide with sincerity and purpose, and hold on tight! There are joys and also challenges along the way. |
| |  | Modeling Emotional Intelligence for our Children By Melissa Barreto “Children cannot do what they don’t see. You cannot teach it to your children if you aren’t also doing it at home. Whatever age you are, you have to pause and tell yourself to model it. It's never too late for you to start and it's never too late to learn.” That is important advice from Licenced Associate Counselor Ruba Qasem. Learn more about modeling emotional intelligence for your children by reading further. This is part two of a series of articles on Emotional Intelligence. |
| | | Inspiration “The best way to promote positive behavior is by accentuating existing strengths. If we want young people to rise above negative behaviors, their chances of success will be much greater if they have developed confidence. It takes confidence for anyone to change direction or alter habits, stop a dangerous but comfortable behavior, and move toward something safer but familiar. Confidence comes from knowing that success is possible.” Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Building Resilience in Children and Teens |
| |  | Anger Management for Muslim Parents and Teens By Wendy Diaz Our Muslim youth are more stressed than ever. This stress undoubtedly leads to anger, anxiety, and depression. The first step to confronting teen anxiety and anger is controlling our own emotions. Our children look up to us as role models, teens included. Rather than be reactive, we must be proactive. And we need the help of Allah as well. Read more to get a list of Do’s and Don’ts that can help de-escalate an argument. |
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| The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, once asked his companions,"Should I not tell you what is better in degree than (voluntary) prayer, fasting, and charity?" They said, “Yes.” He said, "Reconciling people, for grudges and disputes, is the razor (that shaves faith)."
(Ahmad, Abu Dawood, and At-Tirmidhi) |
| |  | The Listening Parent: Opening The Doors of Communication By Meha Ahmed Parents have the amazing opportunity and potential capacity to motivate their children and develop a strong support system in the family. It just all depends on how well they listen. The more effectively we listen, the more we learn. Here are some tips to drive the communication with your children. - Don’t brush off your child’s opinions
- Don’t give negative criticism.
- Don’t just pretend to listen.
- Don’t always be busy.
- Don’t avoid talking about the hard topics.
- Don’t interrupt.
There is a list of important things to DO when we try to be good listeners, too. Read more about them in the full article. |
| | | Parenting Stats The National Institute of Mental Health states that the brain does not finish maturing until the mid- to late-20s. The prefrontal cortex, which Allah describes in Surah Al Alaq (96:16) as the “lying, sinful forelock,” is one of the last parts of the brain to fully develop. It is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and, more notably, for controlling impulses. Therefore, teenagers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors or lash out without considering the consequences. |
| | Online Resources Top 30 Children’s Books about Resilience - This list of 30 amazing children’s books about resilience includes both classics and new selections organized by age group (1-4, 4-8, 9-12, 12+ years.) Books that Help Kids Develop Emotional Intelligence - AHA! Parenting has compiled a list of books that help kids develop emotional intelligence. This list of 33 recommendations is grouped by categories - books to help kids understand feelings, about parent-child relationships, to help children develop confidence and resourcefulness. Using Coping Skills during Difficult Times and Calamities - Author Najma Awad, LCSW, addresses misconceptions about what coping skills are and how they can be used effectively. How Parents Should Set Limits for Kids - In this short video, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, author of The Good News About Bad Behavior, explains how parents can effectively set limits for children by implementing the “four R’s rule.” |
| |  | WATCH: Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere! Adam and Aneesah set out to surprise their parents by cleaning up after a big Eid party. In spite of their good intentions, the clean-up turned into a challenge of its own with bubbles, bubbles everywhere! |
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| | | | It is not too late to join us online. Sound Vision’s popular online children’s classes have started and kids and their parents are loving learning about their deen! Adam’s World Club classes target children ages 4-7. Creative hosts engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations and more! Live online classes take place Monday-Thursday from 4-4:30pm EDT. Colors of Islam Club classes target children ages 8-12. Host teachers provide instruction on Islamic basics and challenge students to apply these lessons to everyday life. Live online classes take place every Saturday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details |
| |  | | 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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