Ramadan Readiness – Growing in Ramadan as a Whole Family (Video)
Ready, Set, Ramadan! “It is critical that we not just benefit and develop as individuals in the upcoming blessed month, but that we do so as a family.” The Family and Youth Institute Community Educators, Duaa Haggag and Nadeem Siddiqi
7 Things Every Kid Needs to Hear (Infographic)
Perceptions and Experiences of Marriage Preparation Among U.S. Muslims: Multiple Voices from the Community
Authors: Amal Killawi (Research Fellow with The Family and Youth Institute), Elham Fathi, Iman Dadras, Manijeh Daneshpour, Arij Elmi, Hamada Altalib First published: 17 April 2017 in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy Funding for data collection
Redefining Success: 8 Tips for Being a Great Sports Parent
You don’t have to do everything under the sun for your kids to be a successful parent. You don’t have to give up every weekend and every vacation. It doesn’t mean you have to get a second mortgage to send
What is the internet doing to our brains? (video)
Most of us are on the Internet on a daily basis and whether we like it or not, the Internet is affecting us. It changes how we think, how we work, and it even changes our brains. We interviewed Nicholas
9 Tools for Middle Schoolers to Master Conflict
“I felt like you really betrayed me when you did that to me,” my daughter sternly said to me. I replied, “That came across a little harsh, and I was put on the defensive. Can you try another word?” She
How miscommunication happens (video)
Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Mental Illness
If you’re a parent and you or another family member has experienced mental health concerns, you might be worried about talking to your children about them. Should you discuss it at all? If you do, what should you say? Your
When Hate Leads to Depression – NY Times Op Ed
This Week in Hate highlights hate crimes and harassment around the country since the election of President Trump. Women afraid to go out in public. College students struggling in school. Employees feeling unsafe on the job. People of all walks