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Islamic Parenting
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Strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities through research and education. The Family and Youth Institute has embarked on a mission to create a variety of multi-media resources including webinars, animated videos as well as video testimonials and recordings of workshops and lectures that we have given in communities around the United States and Canada.
General Parenting
Encourage independence.
We all crave those close moments with our children that make our hearts melt. Connection is as essential to us parents as it is to our children, because that's what makes parenting worth all the sacrifices.
Reward systems can be one of the best ways to improve your child's behavior. And the best news is a well-designed reward system will work fast.
Teach your toddler to play without you—and raise a more curious, confident, self-reliant kid.
We're in a complicated and uncertain time, and we understand that right now, more than ever, parents and families need support.
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Have you noticed that your children repeat the same actions over and over again when they are playing? Why do they do this and what are they learning from these repeated actions?
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Advice from cybersecurity professionals on how to navigate the internet safely.
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A toolkit for coping with kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posts designed to support you in becoming a peaceful parent.