Resources

The resources on this page are meant to provoke thought, expand our horizons, and provide some interesting reading material for our mothers. They are not meant to be definitive, comprehensive, or necessarily representative of the GrowMamaGrow project.

We hope you enjoy this selection and we will be updating the resource page with new articles every month. Click on 'contact' to send us an email with your recommendations for content.

Health and Fitness

- Kids
- Moms

Spirituality

- Kids
- Moms
  • Curing the Hearts: Put Your Trust in Allah

    • "When you feel that there is no solution to your problem, remember Allah and put your trust in Him. You should believe that Allah will never let you down. You should believe that Allah is always there to help and guide you."

  • Grant Me Patience. Right NOW

    • Patience comes from having a certain mindset. And that mindset comes from following the advice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

  • Keys to Happiness

    • "All forms of happiness attained without a firm belief in Allah the Almighty are mere illusions. The following are tips for the attainment of happiness."

  • Let's Step it Up, Shall We? Inspirational Advice on Reaching Paradise

  • A Woman's Reflection on Leading Prayer

    • "As women, we will never reach true liberation until we stop trying to mimic men, and value the beauty in our own God-given distinctiveness."

Family Relations

  • How to be a Great Daughter in Law: Building a Good Relationship With Your Mother in Law

    • "If you want to build a good relationship with your mother in law (or even just have a civil conversation), then read on."

  • How to be a Great Mother in Law: Building a Good Relationship With Your Daughter in Law

    • "If it seems like having a civilized conversation with your daughter in law is out of reach (much less figuring out how to say "I love you" to her and mean it), these tips will help you be a great mother in law."

Parenting Styles/On Parenting and Discipline

  • Stopping a Temper Tantrum in its Tracks: What to Do When Kids Lose it

    • "Temper tantrums are a part of all of our lives, whether we are children or adults. Your job as a parent is to help your child recognize that the behaviors associated with a tantrum are not acceptable ways to act either at home or in public"

  • Building a Relationship with your Child

    • Ways to Foster a Good Relationship With Your Children and Influence Their Behaviour Without Intimidation or Violence

  • Anger as a Weapon: When Your Child "Points the Gun" at You

  • 22 Alternatives to Punishment

    • "True alternatives to punishment are those that help the child to learn and grow in a healthy way. There are few greater joys in life than allowing our child to teach us what love is!"

  • Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job!"

    • Praise is not the best way to encourage our children and boost their self-esteem, and in fact can have many negative side effects. This article points out parents' over-reliance on praising their kids and suggests healthier alternatives.

  • The Case Against Gold Stars

    • Alfie Kohn, an expert on parenting and education, makes a case that relying on rewards as a method of affecting children's behavior is ineffective.

  • The Case Against Competition

    • So much of the world around our children is competitive--school, games, even their home atmospheres. Alfie Kohn invites us to examine the effects of competition on people and encourages us to think outside of the box by finding alternative ways to motivate young people.

  • The Lighter Side of Parenting: Disciplining with Humor

    • Discipline does not always have to bring tears to our eyes and theirs. Playfulness and humor can both sometimes play a role in discipline. This article explores some of the ways we can experiment with humor and discipline in our homes.

  • Preschoolers: Side-Stepping Power Struggles

    • "It is preschooler's job to assert her will and demand that her voice be heard. It's a parent's job to respect her preschooler's voice and stand firm all while avoiding a power struggle."

  • Getting Lost in the Great Indoors

    • "A growing number of children's advocates, environmentalists, business execs, and political leaders fear this might be the first generation of "indoor children" largely disconnected from nature."

  • Are You a Mother or a Martyr?

    • "If you're a martyr parent who does everything for your child, it's important that you learn to stop playing that role and start teaching your child real responsibility."

  • Cry It Out: The Potential Dangers of Leaving Your Baby to Cry

    • "Are you a proponent of the "cry it out" method where the baby is left alone to cry in the hopes that he/she will eventually stop?" This article might change your mind.

    Temper, Temper

    "Many parents control their emotions most of the time. However, many don't manage their emotions well, either occasionally or chronically. This article is for parents who struggle with keeping their emotions in check."

  • 8 Tools for Toddler Discipline

    • Does your toddler rule? Dr. Sears has some advice for you.

  • The Jekyll and Hyde Child

    • "For many children, behavior problems are not universal; they're targeted. Targeted at dad, at mom ... at a sibling. James Lehman examines why this happens and what parents can do about it."

  • Talk to Teenagers Without the Three C's

    • "Do you want a more satisfying relationship with your teenage children? Do you want to reduce conflict and pique their interest in your words of wisdom? Start by being a skillful listener."

  • Animal School

    • It is our duty as parents to recognize and nuture the God-given potential in each of our children. Watch this inspiring video.