|  | |  | Helping Children Learn New Skills By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Helping children learn new skills is a lifelong process. Some they will need such as learning to walk and talk. Some they will simply like to do like learning to ride a bike or playing a video game. Learning a new skill can be exciting but can also produce anxiety. In this article we examine three ways - modeling, instructions, and step-by-step guidance - to help you provide the next lessons effectively. |
| | | Parenting Tip There is a constant need to sharpen skills, reflect on behavior, sit with emotions, and gain knowledge and understanding about our families. Focusing on self-improvement is a lifelong challenge that parents must embrace for themselves and their children. |
| |  | Praise, Rewards, and Punishments: Getting It Right By Umm Ahmed Our children are constantly learning about the world they live in. They take in a huge amount of data using all of their senses. Parents also provide feedback in the form of praise, rewards, and punishments as part of that process. There is much to learn about the best ways to support learning and also nurture a child’s positive self-esteem. Find out about how social scientists and educators view these interactions, what we can learn from Islamic guidance, and how to effectively support your child’s growth and development with practical tips about when and how to use praise, rewards, and punishments. |
| | | Inspiration “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass, African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman |
| |  | Doing Our Part to Eradicate Anti-Spainsh Sentiments from the Muslim Community By Wendy Díaz In recent decades, the Muslim community in the U.S. has become increasingly diverse, with Latino Muslims emerging as one of the fastest-growing groups. Despite this positive trend, many Latin American Muslims face unique challenges, including subtle forms of exclusion, discrimination, and microaggressions within our own religious spaces. When these hostilities occur because of their ethnicity, culture, or language, it could be due to a form of racial bias called Hispanophobia or anti-Spanish sentiment. Just like other forms of discrimination like anti-blackness, xenophobia, and classism, Hispanophobia has no place in Islam. |
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| | Quranic Guidance “Say: My Lord, increase me in knowledge” (Surah Taha, 20:114) |
| |  | How Working Out Can Help You Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually By Uthman Guadalupe Working out has positive benefits that come in many forms. You might think that working out is limited to going to the gym or owning expensive gym equipment, but even something simple like walking your kids to school every day or cycling can be enough. Working out is a great way to keep your mind and body healthy, and can even strengthen your faith as a Muslim. |
| | | Interesting Statistics - The global self-improvement market was worth around $41.23 billion USD in 2023.
- A survey found that 94% of millennials reported making personal improvement commitments, and were willing to spend nearly $300 a month on self-improvement.
- Unlike competition, which often leads to stress and anxiety, focusing on self-improvement cultivates a mindset of continuous learning and self-discovery.
- Making the overt decision to improve is the first key to success.
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| |  | Practicing Happiness This is the third in a series of excerpts from The Perfect Muslim Child: A Holistic Approach to Raising a Balanced Child by Nargis Naqvi. Author Nargis Nazvi reflects on a challenging time when her children were very young and she was also ill. She utilized prayer and positive self-talk (better known clinically as neurolinguistic programming or NLP). Read more to get practical tips to practicing happiness in your home. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Mistakes Are Important Adam hates making mistakes and gets into a tussle with Aneesah about striving for perfection. Mama and Dad both have much to say about that goal and how mistakes are the way all humans learn to be their best! The Arabic letter “Dahl” for Duaa and the English letter “P” for Prayer are featured. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby titled Everybody Makes Mistakes complements the lesson. (8:03) |
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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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