In some parts of the world, women and children are welcomed at the masjid and there isn't even a question of whether a masjid has a ladies section or accomodates children. In my part of the world, however, the addition of ladies sections to masaajid is something relatively new, and often, even if...
We all know that we want our children, and ourselves, to have good character, right?
But how do we actually go about doing this? “Good character” seems like such an abstract term, how do we make it concrete, and how do we motivate children to achieve it? I’m still...
I’m a mom of 4 and I’ve breastfed, collectively, for a period of over seven years, I’ve night weaned 4 times.
The first time I night weaned, I did it after day weaning my oldest who as 2 years old at the time. It was a complete disaster that had us both in tears!...
A few months ago, in Ramadan, my Nani (maternal grandmother) passed away.
Alhamdulillah.
My children have always been close to my Nani because she lived nearby and we saw her at least once a week. Even though she was 85, she always made time for them - chatting to them, joking with...
وَهْنًا عَلٰى وَهْنٍ
Wahnan ala wahnin.
Hardship upon hardship.
I learnt about this phrase (mentioned in the Quran) from @ayeina_official (https://ayeina.com/wahnan-ala-wahn-survive-hardships-motherhood/).
The first time I read the explanation, I nearly sobbed in relief.
It refers to...
Have you heard of gameschooling?
It's one of the most fun things I have learnt about as a homeschooler.
As humans, we learn exponentially more by DOING something rather than hearing or reading about something. This is what makes hands on learning so successful.
Gameschooling adds an extra...
This is your reminder that you don't NEED a pinterest or instagram worthy mud-kitchen (play area, garden, sand pit - insert what applies to you) for your kids to enjoy themselves.
Spring is here and we're spending so much more time outdoors, alhamdulillah (praise God).
My kids "made" this...
