My two oldest children are now in their twenties – old enough (in their minds, at least) to provide valuable feedback on my parenting successes and missteps over the years.
At some point in our lives, we will all hear people who say they do not believe in God because they “believe in science.” Our children are likely to hear that, too. Believing in “the science” has become a slogan everywhere from politics to entertainment in modern times.
Children are born with a natural wonder about the world around them. Babies first take in the world through their eyesight and hearing, but as soon as they can grasp with their hands and kick with their feet, they want to eagerly explore their physical surroundings.
While it is tempting to just take a deep breath and relax, there is also lots of planning that takes place to fill the summer months ahead with family time, learning opportunities, and FUN!
Does shopping for meaningful Eid gifts seem harder than ever? Ironically, now that most items we want are a mere click away, it can be even more challenging to find purposeful gifts that won’t add to our household clutter.