Summer Central

During the summer, a number of young Muslims from North America visit Muslim countries (usually the birthplace of their parents). While such visits help maintain ties with relatives, they also pose a number of challenges.

Visiting relatives should not mean spending time only at home to bond and hang out. These trips can be used to benefit you and your hosts in many other ways. Check out these 11 ideas and add yours too at the bottom with feedback.

A 2011 University of Glasgow study found that arts and crafts activities can improve well-being in ways that physical and outdoor activities could not. Help your kids reap the benefits of crafting during their freer time during the summer. 

Summer isn't just about fun and relaxation. It can and should also be about teaching kids critical life skills, ranging from CPR to cooking and sewing. Here are 10 skills every young person should learn before school starts. 

Samana Siddiqui shares her experience with Muslim summer camps, and how they can effectively build and strengthen a young Muslim's faith, especially if s/he is normally not surrounded by Muslims during the school year. 

Skin cancer, water safety, and protection from severe weather are some areas we should be paying attention to during the summer months. Below are some tips for handling these seasonal dangers.