The fact is, we don't always like our children's friends. There, I've said it. Before I was a parent, I swore I was going to be nonjudgmental and hands-off when it came to letting my children choose their own friends and playmates. I have remained "almost" true to my pre-parenting promise, but I did learn that children don't always naturally know how to be and choose good friends and that friendship is something we parents have a role
in teaching too.There is a great deal of trial and error
in t...
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It is easy to think of things that happen with our kids--behavior issues, events, developmental stages--as isolated events. We can get lured into thinking of them as something to deal with
in the moment or something to check off the list. But,
in reality, childhood and parenthood both are long journeys. Keeping an eye on the long-term can help keep us from getting bogged down
in short-term difficulties and challenges.I know that most of us know we are
in this parenting thing for the long haul an...
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Whether you are Muslim or not, you could find yourself invited to a Muslim home. There are certain rules of etiquette you should be aware of. Although your Muslim hosts will understand if you inadvertently slip up, they will be impressed that you took the time to learn their ways.Should You Bring a Gift?While it is certainly not mandatory to bring a gift while visiting, it is a nice touch. Most Muslims do bring a token gift when invited for a meal. Many also bring a gift on the first visit. So,...
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