The dynamics in a family where the adults practice different faiths can be quite challenging. Made from the Same Dough offers a first-hand look at how those differences can also cause anxiety, even for our children.
When I first saw the title of this book, it drew a smile. As a Muslim convert, a reference to the “teapot” resonates. What I didn’t expect to find upon further investigation was a fully comprehensive resource on the topic of potty training from an Islamic perspective.
Youth in North America and beyond are heavily connected to social media. By all kinds of research methods, this connection is problematic and has negative consequences physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
Quickly changing laws and norms related to sexuality and relationships make it difficult for Muslim parents to put off having tough conversations about LGBTQ issues with their children.
In the affluent and diverse community of Montgomery County, Maryland, parents from various faith traditions have joined forces to protest the inclusion of LGBTQ+ curriculum in elementary classrooms.