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There is no way to overemphasize this important fact – as a parent you are your child’s first teacher. In this role there are huge responsibilities and plenty of opportunities. There are five significant ways every parent can help children improve their social skills.

Sample Ramadan in quarantine schedule for a younger Muslim child (student)

1. If fasting for that day, wake up the child half an hour before Fajr: Eat Suhoor. Then brush teeth. 

Earlier this evening, my husband was talking to the kids over dinner about the coronavirus (COVID-19) when the topic of how it started came up. He told them about the “wet markets” in China and further explained how different people across the world eat wild animals or bushmeat to survive.

I loved the Berenstain Bears book series as a child. There are still stray copies in my parents’ basement, which I read to my son on our visits.

For a number of Muslim families, Eid is simply a twice-yearly routine that doesn't change. This year, why not make Eid a little different with these 16 Eid ideas that will create more fun and novel.

Just like we make preparations well in advance when a favorite guest is coming, we, as mothers, have to prepare in advance for Ramadan, so that we don’t waste time during the precious month.

When tragic or violent events occur, parents may wonder about how to help their kids understand the graphic images and emotional video footage that they may see. Stephanie Marcy, PhD, psychologist at Children's Hospital Los angeles suggests a few guidelines to keep in mind so parents can be better equipped to help their children handle scary news.