Parenting

SUMMARY: Muslim families must help their youth balance the enjoyment of screen time on technology with the value of physical activity, outdoor experiences, and healthy interactions with nature.

SUMMARY: Islamic injunctions, Allah's commands and the example of His Prophet, may Allah send peace and blessings on him, show us how to follow our responsibilities and roles as parents with love and care while avoiding common toxic behaviors.

Does life ever seem to play out unfairly for you? Does it often feel like the walls are closing in on you and you can’t get out of a situation? Or that everything that is bad is only happening to you?

Ever catch yourself reprimanding your children in the same style as your mother? Or cracking jokes and wrestling with your kids just like your dad did? Sometimes you might even find yourself using the same strict tone your grandfather might have used with you as a kid.

Fear is one of the many emotions needed to live a healthy life. Fear lets us know when something is a threat and keeps us safe. It is an emotion that sticks with anyone, young or old and is vital to our survival. Like any emotion, fear is necessary for the healthy development of a child.