It was easier to enforce this standard of language when my children were homeschooled. However, as they have stepped into the “real” world, i.e. started school, and extended their circle of friends, they are becoming accustomed to hearing many of these words. Unfortunately, using swear words is very common at schools, and “slightly impolite” words are considered normal among Muslim and non-Muslim kids equally. Read More »
One of our regular contributors to Muslim Kids Matter monthly posts is young Nur Kose. Today she writes to us about a special project she's working on, to make it easy and simple for kids to learn more about the Deen. Find out what she's been up to and what ... Read More »
Dear kids, your blog post could also be featured on MuslimKidsMatter like the one below! Send in your contribution and inshā'Allāh, it may just be published here! Write to muslimkidsmatter@muslimmatters.org, with your name, age and your article attached. Lessons Learnt from Surah Yusuf by Nur Kose He said: “No reproach ... Read More »
SAVE THE DATE: September 24, 2011 TIME: 1:00-3:00PM LOCATION: Either Inside or Outside of MOCHA, 538 Ninth Street, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94607 Despite our disappointment in MOCHA's decision to cancel the venue, the Middle East Children's Alliance is committed to presenting “A Child's View From Gaza,” a Palestinian children's ... Read More »
Now let us proceed to additional topics that we should discuss with our pre/teens. Unfortunately, these topics are introduced to 10-year olds in public schools (as I mentioned in Part V(b)), hence the parents should be prepared to discuss these issues with the children at home. Read More »
Editor's note: LZ Granderson writes a weekly column for CNN.com. A senior writer and columnist for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, he has contributed to ESPN's “Sports Center,” “Outside the Lines” and “First Take.” He is a 2011 and 2010 nominee and the 2009 winner of the Gay and Lesbian ... Read More »
What’s in Your Ear? is an occasional Saturday series where we ask Muslims, both ordinary and extraordinary, a few simple questions. In this week's WIYE, Hena Zuberi interviews Dr Reda Bashir. Read More »
Many people wonder when is the best time to begin a more structured relationship with with the Qur'an. Read More »
It is an unusual posture for a nursing home, but Beatitudes is actually following some of the latest science. Research suggests that creating positive emotional experiences for Alzheimer’s patients diminishes distress and behavior problems. Read More »
The third part of the Parenting Series covers the following practical parenting steps: admitting your mistakes, teaching respect, how to bear criticism toward your parenting skills, accepting criticism, the etiquette of disciplining outside the home, how to demonstrate affection, communicating effectively, and monitoring your children's choice of friends. These steps are applicable to children ranging from age 2 to 5. Read More »
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