Family Life

She is not in a position for man to fight with her and turn the house into a field for combat and struggle. Consider the following two excellent traditions in this regard: The Commander of the Faithful Ali (Pbuh) has mentioned various detailed and im...

She is not in a position for man to fight with her...

The men of the Age of Ignorance were terribly brutal to women. They lived in ignorance of God's logic, illumination and revelation and condemned women to be a means for man's life of capricious desires. They viewed women as being the main factor for ...

The men of the Age of Ignorance were terribly brut...

The family structure in Europe and America lacks any foundation or content and is a faulty structure. Following the example of the family structure in the West is incorrect and it paves the way to ruin one's life. The Westerners do not have pure and ...

The family structure in Europe and America lacks a...

In addition to positive worldly gains, marriage and maintaining a spouse and attending to the children have serious spiritual benefits. Working and striving to provide sustenance for the wife and children are considered to be a wonderful form of wors...

In addition to positive worldly gains, marriage an...

If a young adult or an adult man or woman does not marry, it seems to be rather impossible to remain chaste and free of corruption. It is a difficult problem to find a young adult out of millions, not married, yet be chaste and sinless. If we find a ...

If a young adult or an adult man or woman does not...

by : Katy Abel The Truth Comes Out I was having coffee recently with a couple of old friends. We're all moms with busy jobs and hectic lives. It wasn't long before the discussion turned to exercise. How were we supposed to fit it in? Could our lives ...

by : Katy Abel The Truth Comes Out I was having co...

Task-sharing at home As a working mother you'll be juggling two jobs: your duties at home and at your job. That's a demanding schedule even when you have emotional and financial support from others. Typically, it's inflexible job schedules that creat...

Task-sharing at home As a working mother you'll be...

It's very tempting to respond to this by making them feel the same way. If you do this, however, you are heading off into a spiral of recrimination that can only lead to more quarrels and unpleasantness. This is not what Rules Players do. They do not...

It's very tempting to respond to this by making th...

Once Burnt, Twice ShyIt's a challenge to build a close relationship with children who have been emotionally injured because their parents split up—yes, even if it was a long time ago. People are reactive; they learn from experience. As a stepparent, ...

Once Burnt, Twice ShyIt's a challenge to build a c...

Do you look exactly like your mother? Your father? What about your brother, sister, and children? No. Of course not. You may have your mother's nose or your father's smile or your sister's funny little toe, but although you share half your genes with...

Do you look exactly like your mother? Your father?...

One of the things that contributes to family problems is that we sometimes treat our families in ways we wouldn't dream of treating anyone else. They get irritated by this, and rightly so. If your friends ask you to take your shoes off before you com...

One of the things that contributes to family probl...

Sooner or later, many families face the prospect of moving. Disruptive as moving can be for parents, the experience can be even more traumatic for kids, who may not be a part of the decision to move and might not understand it. Kids can need some tim...

Sooner or later, many families face the prospect o...

The recent violent tornadoes in the United States and a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Japan have killed many people, displaced countless others, and devastated entire communities. As many now struggle with the aftermath of these natural disaster...

The recent violent tornadoes in the United States ...

"She's not really good at soccer and she doesn't really like it, but all her friends are doing it." "If I miss a practice, even for a doctor's appointment, I get benched." "If my son didn't have an after-school activity every day of the week, he'd si...

"She's not really good at soccer and she doesn't r...

How does all this happen? You're leading busy lives—what family isn't? Few of us are used to sitting down together and working on lists of values, rules, and goals. First, don't try to do it all at once! Schedule a few sessions to do it. A good place...

How does all this happen? You're leading busy live...

Our family often has picnic lunches and dinners at the beach, but I hadn't thought of having breakfast in the park until a friend suggested it. What a great idea for early risers-and you'll definitely beat the crowds!Materials Breakfast foods Blanke...

Our family often has picnic lunches and dinners at...

The more often children and teens eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use drugs. Children and teens who have frequent family dinners:• are at half the risk for substance abuse compared to teens who dine with t...

The more often children and teens eat dinner with ...

A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic (and proficient) readers.What kind of books should you have? Ask your kids about their interests. If they're too young to have a preference, your local librarian can o...

A home filled with reading material is a good way ...

Ages 9 to 12Kids in this age group — just as with all ages — can be disciplined with natural consequences. As they mature and request more independence and responsibility, teaching them to deal with the consequences of their behavior is an effective ...

Ages 9 to 12Kids in this age group — just as with ...

How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward the DVD player? What should you do when your preschooler throws a fit? How can you get a teenager to respect your authority?Whatever the age of your child, it's important to be consistent when it comes...

How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward t...

Ages 3 to 5As your child grows and begins to understand the connection between actions and consequences, make sure you start communicating the rules of your family's home.Explain to kids what you expect of them before you punish them for a certain be...

Ages 3 to 5As your child grows and begins to under...