Miriam Mohamed

Family is very important for the development of children. Stability and security provide an anchor for human growth and development.

Technology and youth seem destined for each other. They are both young, fast-paced, and ever-changing. In the last 20 years, there has been an explosion in new technology.

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

My family is quite big, my husband and I have four older children as well as three younger ones, everyone always has a full schedule and we rarely have time to sit as a family, so vacations have been an important part of our family bonding time.

When you hear of “homeschooling” what are the first thoughts that come to mind? For most, the theory is that homeschooling is a replacement for school, and thus, the focus is on the educational aspect - subjects such as math, reading, language arts, science, worksheets, and lesson plans.

Homeschooling is a progressive movement around the country and the world in which parents opt to educate their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school.

Many American Muslim teens struggle with faith and strive to have a closer connection to God  and family. Understanding and feeling what it’s like to be different, yet learning to embrace every part of who they are can be overwhelming.