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Nurturing the Next Generation
Sound Vision
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The Impact of Generational Trauma on Muslim Children
By Wendy Díaz
With islamophobia running rampant worldwide and many Muslim families fleeing from countries that have been invaded, colonized, and destabilized, we should be aware of the impacts that trauma can potentially have on our future generations and work to counter its negative effects. Read more about the challenges and also how we can concentrate on Islamic guidance to bring about positive change.
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Parenting Tip
Experiencing trauma can be debilitating for a child. But so too is trauma that is passed on intergenerationally from a parent. Make an effort to reflect on how your own childhood can negatively impact your relationship with your children. And then work to make changes.
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Becoming a Mindful Parent
By Umm Ahmed
Mindful parenting does not mean being a perfect parent. In fact, it acknowledges and takes into consideration the many aspects of parenting - how we often get overwhelmed by responsibilities, the day-to-day stresses tied to a gazillion things, and finding the right fit between your parenting style and your child's personality, and more. It also recognizes that when it comes to parenting, there is no one definition of a “good parent” and no such thing as failure. Included in this article are four steps to becoming a mindful parent:
- Know yourself.
- Understand the developing brain.
- Be emotionally present for your child.
- Forge a plan.
Read more in the full article.
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Inspiration
“Unpack your baggage so your kids don’t have to carry it.”
Lu Hanessian, award-winning journalist and author
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Preparing our Children for Adulthood and Beyond
By Wendy Díaz
Our childhood experiences and the expectations set for us by our parents shape our life journey. Writer Wendy Díaz reflects on those years and how widely different her experiences are when compared to those of her own children. Now she is looking to Islamic guidance to set a foundation that prepares them for a smooth transition to adulthood.
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Hadith
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“Beware. Every one of you is a shepherd and everyone is answerable with regards to his flock… A man is a guardian over the members of his family and shall be questioned about them. A woman is a guardian over the household of her husband and his children and shall be questioned about them…”
(Muslim)
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What Type of Parent Are You?
By Nargis Naqvi
This is the second in a series of excerpts from The Perfect Muslim Child: A Holistic Approach to Raising a Balanced Child by Nargis Naqvi.
Efforts to reflect on our own behaviors can help to ensure that we are positively and productively responding to the daily challenges we face with our children. Parents should examine their own parenting type and make adjustments in order to improve the relationship with our children. Read more in the full article.
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Statistics On Parenting
Research has found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common—
- 62% of U.S. adults surveyed reported experiencing at least one adversity during childhood.
- ACEs are even higher for socioeconomically and racially diverse populations, with nearly 70% reporting at least one ACE.
- ACEs are associated with 5 of the leading 10 causes of death in the U.S. including heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, diabetes, and suicide.
- Immigrant families face physical and financial challenges as well as social and emotional challenges with acculturation, particularly when there are vast differences in cultures and trauma associated with the move.
Read more details here.
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Online Resources
How Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting Styles - This article discusses how childhood trauma impacts the way adults parent their children, including details about parents who are overly sheltering, overly controlling, and who neglect the their child’s emotional needs.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Healing from an Emotionally Absent Mother - This article by Naureen Ahmed, founder of SEEMA (Support Embrace Empower Mental Health Advocacy) Mental Health, reflects on the repercussions of living with a mother who was mentally ill and her personal journey to healing from the trauma.
Childhood adversity is a ‘Cause of Causes’ of adult illness and mental health problems - This is a comprehensive article by two Canadian psychologists that focuses attention on a variety of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that impact physical, social, and psychological health.
Mental Health Resources - SEEMA has compiled a list of resources that can be useful in the event of domestic and sexual violence, suicide prevention, spiritual abuse, locating a therapist, and more.
Mind over Matter - Writer Nargis Naqvi provides insight and tips on using daily affirmations to keep yourself mentally strong and energized.
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Adam’s World Video: The Big Road Trip
In this Story Time with Adam video, Adam and his family take off for a long road trip to visit the Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. There are funny mishaps along the way and an appreciation of the beautiful world that Allah has provided. (9:15)
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The goal of the NextGen Development Program is to empower young Muslims with leadership, communication, and advocacy skills, grounded in Islamic tradition and best practices, to become better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens.
The time to develop our next generation of Muslim activists is now! This training retreat caters to young Muslims (HS Seniors 18+, college students, and recent grads) who are passionate about a domestic or international human rights cause.
NextGen program plans to train and mentor 50 young Muslim activists and leaders over a period of one year.
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Adam’s World Club classes target children ages 4-7. Creative hosts engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations, and more! This semester will focus on Stories from the Sunnah. These stories not only teach important lessons about Islamic guidance but also instill a love for our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Live online classes take place Monday-Thursday from 4-4:30pm EDT.
Visit https://academy.adamsworld.org/ for more details and to register online.
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Colors of Islam Club classes target children ages 8-12. Host teachers provide instruction on Islamic basics and challenge students to apply these lessons to everyday life. This semester we will be learning from the Lessons from Surah Luqman. These pieces of advice delivered to Luqman’s son from his deathbed are important fundamentals of our faith. Our hosts help make them relevant and inspire students to put them into practice in their everyday lives.
Live online classes take place every Saturday from 12-1:30pm EDT.
Visit https://academy.adamsworld.org/ for more details and to register online.
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The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same.
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