When kids are at home on holidays, they are usually bored and end up plonked in front of the tv with a bowl of unhealthy food in their hands. Getting off the couch usually involves a trip to the fridge for a refill and, for many parents, holidays at home can end up being more …
Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakaatu! Islam is one of the only religions that is perfectly compatible with science, since Islam is the truth. Most religions shy away from exploring science but did you know that teaching your children about science nurtures their sense of wonder and helps them understand the world they live in? It also …
Age Group: 4 to 12 years old Assalaamu alaikum parents! Bedtime is always a drama when kids are not used to a routine. One way to make it special is to make it enjoyable and something to look forward to. How can you make bedtime enjoyable? Well, kids love attention, and this is the time …
Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakaatu! If you’re a parent with little children, you would know what little busybodies they can be. Two and three year olds spend the majority of their time learning about themselves and the world around them. They are also little copycats and will mimic anything they see. Sometimes it can be funny …
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim Smart kids using smart devices I get annoyed by parents who keep telling me how ‘clever’ their little ones are because ‘they know how to use an iPad’. “Just see how smart this child is, they know exactly where to click to show the pictures,” they beam. It’s not rocket science. For as …
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Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim When his homework is your homework I was helping my son with his annual ‘solar system’ project, and by annual I mean he does this every year without fail. This usually starts with a frantic search for the rubric and a deadline we are about to miss. It’s always the same thing. …
