‘PARENTING’ Archives
Can I Tell My Daughter She’s Pretty?
When I was in high school I watched an episode of 20/20 that analyzed the difference between young boys and young girls in the classroom. I will never forget how they discussed the things little boys are praised for (ie, being strong, smart, tough, brave, etc) versus the things the little girls were usually praised for (ie, being cute, pretty, [...]
Tantrums, Control Issues, New Baby Adjustment Issues Galore…
Our house has been turned upside down over the last year. For starters, mama bear had a rough pregnancy... (that's me btw, in case you missed that).. Then came the addition of a new, non-twin child... For one half of my twinkie set (the female half), this posed no issues... She's as cool as a cucumber... But for her male counterpart, my beloved [...]
I Can’t Keep Using The Kids As An Excuse
Recently a brother started telling my husband how disappointed he was in the 27-35 year olds (Ie, our generation.. what are we "X"?) He mentioned that this group used to be active in their MSA time, but they really haven't done anything amazing since then. As SOON as my husband started telling me this I blurted out, "But we have young kids!" I [...]
To All Those Parents on Their Child’s First Day of School
This was written by an old professor of mine.. I cried when he read it outloud on the first day of class.. It's published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.. To Beth's First-Grade Teacher By Richard F. Abrahamson I didn't know the man in front of me that morning. But I did notice that we both walked a little straighter, a little more [...]
No Kids Allowed Movement… Even at the Masjid?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that there's a No-Kids-Allowed Movement that's been picking up steam in this country. (It's ok, I hang out sometimes under that rock myself, in case you missed it).. What started as one restaurant owner's decision, after complaints from many of his patrons about disruptive kids, has turned into a [...]
Our Ramadan Decorations – Day 3
Well, I'd say I'm about 2/3 of the way done with decorating our house... The ideas are never-ending, so I'm not sure I'll ever feel like I'm 'finished'. But here are some pics of what we've done so far...
Good Websites for Ramadan Activities/Decorations
This year I've discovered a number of amazing websites, full of really cool Ramadan activities or decoration ideas.. And as they say, why reinvent the wheel? I'm posting a few of those sites below, and hopefully, Insha'Allah, I'll continue to share more as I find them. (Please list any others you think area awesome too!) Islamic [...]
Looking for a Clean Movie Your Kids Can Watch?
Click on ... This site rates movies according to three categories: sex/nudity, violence/gore, and profanity. If you click on the movie, it will tell you, in detail, what might be offensive in each film. And the coolest feature? You can do a search based on your own level of tolerance for each of these categories! Let me know if you like [...]
How Are You Preparing Your Kids For Ramadan?
Okay folks, I need some ideas... As Ramadan approaches, I know I need to start 'pumping up the volume' and getting my kids excited about this amazing month. But after a day of chanting over and over, "Mac, Ramadan is coming!" he replied, "Mama, where is Ramadan coming from?"... Uhhhh.. Maybe I'm not doing such a great job... So I'm reaching [...]
Why I’d Rather Parent Like a Teacher Than Parent Like a Parent
So here I am, four week postpartum, and the mommy-guilt-monster has reared his ugly head again... Can you believe it? I though I punched that guy out a long time ago, but he just never seems to leave.. The issue at hand is 'home schooling'. After a turbulent pregnancy, and all the woes of actually having to physically remove the child from [...]
