Parents

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. No doubt the amount of stress accumulated in such a job reaches monumental levels. Moreover, it is a job unique to everyone – no one else will parent the same way as you because each family has its own distinctive needs and culture.

Did you know that it was estimated in 2021 that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness?¹ More alarmingly, over one in five youth, ages 13-18, are either currently or will potentially suffer from a mental disorder in the future.

Most of us don’t get enough sleep. During the mornings, we struggle to get up from our beds. Later in the day, we have periods of drowsiness. At night, we can’t wait to crawl between the comforters. When we don’t get enough sleep, our productivity often suffers.

My life as a stay-at-home mother transformed when the pandemic lockdowns began in March 2020. What may have seemed like daunting days ahead full of cranky children, a messy house, and loneliness, turned out to be an unexpectedly joyous time.

Self-conflict refers to a state of internal disagreement or tension within oneself, often arising from conflicting goals, beliefs, or values.

Islamic centers are undergoing a diverse and dynamic transformation as different generations are coming together to make up today’s growing Muslim community.