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| |  | Helping Children Argue Responsibly By Melissa Barreto When a child expresses opposition, there are usually deeper feelings and thoughts brewing under the surface. They may have even practiced the argument in their minds ahead of time in preparation for their approach to you. Automatically shutting the argument down neglects their feelings, increasing negative thoughts and emotions. But inviting them to tell you more about how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking can help diffuse potential tension immediately and also set the stage for more effective communication into the future. |
| | | Parenting Tip Conflicts are part of everyday life. When they take place within the family, it is important to understand the causes and get to solutions that are respectful of both differences and needs. |
| |  | Steps for Resolving Common Parent-Teacher Conflicts By Tayaabah Qazi For a parent, when the child is aggrieved, no issue is too small. It is human nature to feel their pain and take action to protect their interests, rights, and wellbeing. Veteran educator Tayaabah Qazi provides details about how parents can advocate for their children’s best interests at school to bring the most benefit and resolve even simple conflicts in an amicable manner. |
| | | Inspiration “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen R. Covey, American educator and best selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People |
| |  | 5 Reliable Steps to Resolving Conflict in Marriage By Sumayya Khan Finding yourself stuck in a rut with your spouse? Can’t seem to get past obstacles in your relationship no matter how much you communicate? There may be some snags in your relationship that can be ironed out by identifying the type of problem you are having and learning how to address it in a productive manner. Writer Sumayya Khan shares the work of internationally-renowned expert on marriage and family, Dr. John Gottman. The article includes lots of tips about how to address minor and major disagreements. |
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| | Islamic Guidance “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided….” (Surah Al-Imran, 3:103) |
| |  | Managing Conflicts in Multigenerational Communities By Wendy Díaz Different generations are coming together to make up today’s growing Muslim community. Many board members and religious leaders in our Islamic centers are well into their 60’s, 70’s, and even 80’s, and make the bulk of the decisions that affect congregations of a youth majority. Congregations experiencing these types of generational gaps require a unique approach to serve the best interests of all worshippers. The effort it will take to meet everyone’s needs is significant, and writer Wendy Díaz has some detailed suggestions. |
| | | Interesting Facts Divorce is a part of many Muslim families’ reality. Here are five surprising facts about divorce gathered from research by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. -
Compared to the general public, Muslims are equally likely to be married, but are less likely to be divorced. -
Muslims are more likely than white Evangelicals to see divorce as acceptable. -
Muslim young people are more accepting of divorce than their generational peers in general public. -
A majority of Muslims would like more support for divorced people in their faith community. -
Muslims are less likely than those in the general public, Jews, and those that consider themselves non-affiliated to accept a divorced person as a spouse for their child. For more details about these findings, see Five Surprising Facts about Divorce in American Muslim Communities | ISPU. |
| |  | Navigating our Way through Self Conflict By Umm Ahmed Self-conflict refers to a state of internal disagreement or tension within oneself, often arising from conflicting goals, beliefs, or values. It is a common experience that can occur at any stage of life, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including personal circumstances, external pressures, and psychological stressors. It is important to know and understand that self-conflict can play a significant role in parenting. Find lots of details about dealing with your inner critic in the full article. |
| | | |  | Adams World Video: Adam & Aneesah Learn to Play Together Make-believe is a fun game for everyone. When Adam and Aneesah use their imaginations to play together (or not!), Mama comes to the rescue with some good advice. The Arabic letter “saud” is featured for sadaqah and the English letter “C” for charity. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called “Just as Different” complements the lesson. (7:03) |
| | | There is great content and programs in the works! |
|  | | Make good use of these engaging courses that are fun for the entire family! |
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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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