|  | |  | Kids of All Ages Need Positive Attention By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Children are taking cues 24/7 about not only the world they live in but about their value and worth, too. They need to make sense of their daily experiences and relationships to build a positive self-image. Parents and primary caregivers play a huge role here and staying positive is essential and worthy of the effort. Read the full article to get tips about how to stay positive when parenting children of various ages. |
| | | Parenting Tip These are difficullt times on many fronts. It is important for parents to stay balanced in the way we view these challenges, craft appropriate responses, and model these behaviors for our children. |
| |  | How to Reframe Your Negative Thoughts By Sumayya Khan Does life ever seem to play out unfairly for you? Does it often feel like the walls are closing in on you and you can’t get out of a situation? Or that everything that is bad is only happening to you? If these statements seem familiar, it may be that you need to reframe your outlook on life. And if you want to progress positively in your personal goals, relationships, career, and especially in your relationship with Allah, it is important to be mindful of the thinking styles that can get in your way. |
| | | Inspiration "A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results." – Wade Boggs, American Hall of Fame professional baseball player |
| |  | 10 Tips on Instilling Optimism in Muslim Youth By Samana Siddiqui Apart from the usual stresses and pressures of the tween and teen years, ranging from the physical and hormonal, to the emotional and psychological, Muslim youth often have to deal with subtle and open discrimination based on their faith. It’s easy to fall into pessimism and despair, which is why parents and other family members, as well as community leaders and mentors, need to step in and help kick start some optimism. Check out these 10 tips for instilling optimism in Muslim youth. |
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| | Islamic Guidance "And put your trust and reliance in Allah, and sufficient is Allah as a Trustee." (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:3) |
| |  | 11 Sayings of the Prophet to Inspire Optimism By Taha Ghayyur Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was a beacon of hope for those around him. His ever-beaming smile would exude optimism. His words, whether of warning or of good news, inspired positive action. Here is a selection of some powerful sayings of the Prophet to help us stay positive and productive in all circumstances. |
| | | How to Be More Optimistic If you tend toward mostly pessimistic thinking, you can get better at seeing what's good by doing the following: - Notice good things as they happen.
- Train your mind to believe you can make good things happen in your life.
- Don't blame yourself when things go wrong.
- When something good happens, give yourself credit.
- Remind yourself that setbacks are temporary.
- Notice how other people talk about themselves.
For more details about optimism, visit Optimism (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth |
| |  | Quran: A Muslim's Guide to Positive Psychology and Flourishing By Sumayya Mehmood and Taufik Ali Valiante, MD PhD FRCS Historically, psychology has focused on relieving distressful and disabling psychological symptoms and behaviors. Martin Seligman, a renowned applied psychologist and author of the book Flourish, argues that psychology as a whole has been missing an important role in society – specifically providing a framework for flourishing. Thus, where psychology has traditionally focused on disease, positive psychology is for everybody, and specifically designed to help all of us achieve well-being. The full article connects this framework to our best advice - The Holy Quran. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Adam's Rainy Day Looks like rain just keeps raining all over Adam's outdoor plans. But thanks to Aneesah, Adam learns to look at things differently, give thanks and pray for beneficial rain. The Arabic letter “Baa” for Barakah and the English letter “B” for Blessings are showcased. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called Rainy Day complements the lesson. (7:31) |
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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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