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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. 

Television and television programming are a prime source of entertainment, especially for young people. With today's plethora of channels and programs, it is critical to manage teleivsion viewing, especially for our youth, since there is so much harmful content, along with some good. These are 21 suggested ways you can do that. 

Once your child's recovery from a sickness kicks in, you'll have a kid who's still too ill to be up and about, but feeling well enough to be bored. Here are some ways to help pass the time and preserve your sanity.

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.