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Tips for muslim parents in america about talking to their children about terrorism. Take into account the age of your child and their sensitivity to violence before talking about it or allowing them to see shocking images on the news.

As the days lengthen and the weather warms, parents search for Halal ways to keep their children amused. Along with other fun ideas, consider a simple walk in the neighborhood park or conservation area.

It is more important than ever to make time for young Muslims. But that doesn’t have to mean hours of one-on-one interaction. Here are a few quick ways parents, as well as other adults, can bond with young Muslims. 

The teenage years are usually characterized as years of turmoil, perhaps some rebellion, and plenty of confusion. But it doesn't have to be this way. Mentoring of the youth has many benefits. But it does take time and patience. Here are a few tips to get you started.

While cutting back on media use is essential, so is learning how to effectively engage these new tools for the good of families and kids. While we should be rightly concerned about things like sexting and illicit content, we cannot deny the power of tools like FaceTime and Skype, along with countless other online platforms, to do good. Social media, and media in general, can be used to build faith and family ties. Here are some suggestions.

With American teens today spending nine hours on all kinds of media (that’s more than even sleeping!), it’s time for us to step in and take action. These are some short- and long-term strategies for handling youth media overuse. 

Summer is a good time to help your kids reconnect with the Muslim community, since weekend Islamic school and other programs at the mosque take a hiatus. Here are some unique ways to do that.