Raising Bilingual Muslim Kids: Arabic, Urdu and More
How to keep Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Malay or Somali alive at home while kids learn English, plus where Qur'anic Arabic fits in.
6 min readMuslim Families in Muslim-minority Countries
Identity, Christmas and Halloween at school, Islamophobia, school choice, convert families, language and food.
Birthdays and Other Celebrations: A Muslim Parent's Guide
Birthday party invitations, Mother's Day at school, Diwali and more: the range of scholarly views, family choices and kind scripts for kids.
6 min readChristmas at School: A Guide for Muslim Parents
Nativity plays, Christmas parties, cards and Secret Santa: the scholarly views, options to discuss with school, and how to talk to your child.
8 min readHalal Food at School, Parties and Playdates: A Parent's Guide
Checking school meals and sweets, talking to hosts, gelatine and additives, and teaching kids to handle food questions confidently.
6 min readHalloween and Muslim Kids: Options, Scripts and Alternatives
Trick-or-treaters at the door, school parties and costumes: what scholars say, how families handle it, and fun alternatives for your kids.
6 min readIslamic School vs Public School: How Muslim Parents Decide
Full-time Islamic school, state school plus weekend madrasa, or homeschooling: honest pros and cons, questions to ask and how to decide.
7 min readIslamophobia and Bullying: How to Help Your Muslim Child
Signs your child is being targeted, what to say, how to work with school, when to escalate, and how to keep your child proud of who they are.
8 min readRaising Muslim Kids With Non-Muslim Family: A Guide for Converts
For convert parents and mixed families: holidays with grandparents, food, explaining differences to kids, and keeping family ties strong.
7 min readRaising Muslim Kids in the West: A Practical Guide
Identity, community, school, holidays, friendships and pride: a practical guide for Muslim parents in the UK, US, Canada, Europe and Australia.
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