Summer Central

While a job or summer school may be necessary during the summer for many teenagers, that doesn't mean the season can't be more meaningful and memorable. Here's a sample summer weekly schedule that can help. 

Summer's eight weeks can seem difficult for parents, who struggle to keep their kids engaged and enlightened amid the relaxation. This is a detailed, week-by-week guide to keep children ages 4 to 6 busy. 

Older kids and tweens can drown in technology during the summer if we're not careful. This is a sample summer plan for this age group that engages them offline in healthy and productive ways. 

Dawud Wharnsby Ali suggests making these Islamic activities simple yet consistent – by incorporating them into daily life during the summer, when free time is usually far more abundant and accessible. 

During the summer, a number of young Muslims from North America visit Muslim countries (usually the birthplace of their parents). While such visits help maintain ties with relatives, they also pose a number of challenges.

Visiting relatives should not mean spending time only at home to bond and hang out. These trips can be used to benefit you and your hosts in many other ways. Check out these 11 ideas and add yours too at the bottom with feedback.

A 2011 University of Glasgow study found that arts and crafts activities can improve well-being in ways that physical and outdoor activities could not. Help your kids reap the benefits of crafting during their freer time during the summer.