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.

For many Muslim children attending public schools in the West, the curriculum calls for taking a world language to meet graduation requirements or to choose a foreign language as an elective.

Intercultural marriages are becoming more prevalent in the Muslim community, bringing together diverse backgrounds that can enrich a family’s experiences.

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15 and is celebrated annually. Hispanic heritage has been commemorated for decades in the United States, but have you ever wondered how this celebrative month came to be? Or why it takes place during this specific time?

“We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on the earth for.” 

Do you ever wonder why your child reacts so intensely to what seems like minor inconveniences? Tantrums are a common part of toddlerhood, and even small issues can sometimes trigger outbursts that affect the entire day.