Wendy Díaz

The way we raise our children can vary depending on many factors. Our own upbringing, cultural background, education, and region in which we live can all contribute to our parenting style. But did you know that generational trauma may also play a role?

During the teenage years, our children become increasingly independent. Adolescence is a dress rehearsal to prepare for the real world – adulthood. As scary as it is, our children are growing up.

As Muslims, we strive to imitate the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in his worship and manners. We can extract gems of wisdom even from his everyday interactions that have been recorded in the collections of ahadith or Prophetic traditions.

Without a doubt, modesty is part of our faith. 

A couple of Ramadans ago I wanted to try something different with my kids. Their ages ranged from 2 to 13 years at the time, but I hoped to figure out an activity we could all benefit from. I decided to make a gratitude board using the following verse from the Quran as a theme: 

Is your teen’s idea of a good time binge-watching Netflix all day? Why not turn that habit into a teachable moment? I recommend grabbing warm blankets and popcorn and cozying up to your skittish teenager to watch AlRawabi School for Girls.