by Tasneem AlMuhanna
Earlier this week, I came across a news article about a UK mom of a 10-year-old boy who has spent nearly $4000 on clothes for her son to wear to school. Her explanation- because he only wears designer brands. Furthermore, for many people, buying a luxury item is not an uncommon purchase: perhaps just as […]
On the Day of Resurrection, the first actions for which a person will be held accountable for by Allah will be his prayers. If a worshiper’s prayer is sound, then all his deeds will be sound, but if it is lacking, then all his deeds will be lacking. Besides being one of the five pillars […]
Every year, throughout the month of November, especially on Black Friday, people start looking for merchandise bargains and deals. However, since 1997, Buy Nothing Day has been held on the same day as Black Friday. The rules are simple. Just buy nothing at all for 24 hours. The aim is to make people think more […]
To say 2020 has been a somewhat strange year would be an understatement. Somewhere in between the months of curfew, lockdown and general global unrest, I have tried to imagine what virtual schooling would look like for my four-year-old’s. Will they be willing to sit in their chair throughout the whole lesson? How can I […]
Valentine’s Day may feel like another “Hallmark Holiday,” an opportunity to purchase chocolates, cards, gifts and flowers for our loved ones. Although I love being showered with flowers and other confectionaries by my husband, I plan on trying something different for this Valentine’s Day. I plan on spending quality time with my little ones. I […]
What does measles look like? What about polio? What are the symptoms of mumps? The majority of parents today have heard of such childhood diseases, but may have the vaguest idea of they really are? Even pediatricians probably haven’t come any closer to such diseases than an image in a medical textbook. The reason for […]
During this winter season, you are bound to have a couple of bad weather days that make it difficult to head outside. It can be quite challenging if your kids are pumped for the chance of playing with the blistering snow. I have come up with a list of indoor winter-themed activities your little ones […]
Dear Super Mom, Have you ever felt like you are endlessly on-the-go? Similar to being a race car driver and the red stop light is broken? Or simply find yourself insisting, “There are not enough hours in the day!” You may express your frustrations to your mom or friend and she advices you to, “Just […]
From the moment your precious angel has been born your natural instincts has been to keep them safe and sound. I have stocked up on drawer latches, special baby gates, outlet plug covers, furniture bumpers and car seats to ensure my little one is protected. However, despite my efforts, I was shocked to learn road […]
It’s a common scenario in most of my mornings: Breakfast is proceeding calmly, until my little one knocks her food plate and juice bottle down from her high chair. Strawberry yogurt has splattered over my hardwood floors, along with the scrambled eggs I had made earlier. Juice is dripping into a puddle. My toddler giggling […]
