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Monthly Archives: February 2012 “Would you like to buy some girl scout cookies?” For a hundred years, Girl Scouts have been asking this question with smiling faces- and one would be hard pressed to say “no” to any one of these uniformed diet-busters. As a veteran girl scout leader, I expect to have more than my share of (un)necessary...  When my older kids head off to school, I start my other job – the dirty sock picker. I try to look at the bright side while doing this job – keeping my tongue moving in the remembrance of Allah (swt) or simply working out things in my head, keeping my mind busy. I am...  Has your child ever been the victim of bullying? Has she bullied others, been bullied, or just stood on the side and let it happen? What’s your role as a parent in helping your child grow through this serious issue? How have you handled it? Below are some responses from mothers like you. If you’ve... I was waking up my 6 year old for school or suhur, or something the other day, with my usual growl and frown, and couldn’t help but pause and remember my father, sending prayers for him. I flashed back to how he used to wake us up with a loud smile, a boisterous nature, and...  It’s important that we seek creative ways of imparting the knowledge of our deen. We must help our children by keeping things relevant and relatable. Here’s a simple project idea that we can use to cultivate and deepen our connection and love for the Prophet (peace be upon him). Let’s help our kids build a... |
