Parenting

Since the mother is the most important person in the life of a child, she is greatly revered. Her habits and behavior become a model for the child. Whatever the child observes from her, such as her housekeeping habits, her manners, her relationships ...

Since the mother is the most important person in t...

A good mother has outstanding qualities. No one can replace her in the life of her children. The following are some of the things which make her so unique. 1. A deep love for her children A mother’s love is unmatched. Whether young or old, healthy or...

A good mother has outstanding qualities. No one ca...

Every society is made up of blocks of family units. The stronger each block is, the stronger the structure of the society. Families are thus the building blocks upon which rests the fate of society. For the development of good families, the mother pl...

Every society is made up of blocks of family units...

No child can be brought up with a total lack of training. However parents differ in ways of training. Some parents believe that children will grow up and learn for themselves. It is unnecessary to burden them in their childhood years. Others think it...

No child can be brought up with a total lack of tr...

Parents have a two fold influence on the characters of their children. Through Inheritance: Many characteristics are passed on from the genes of the parents to the children. These genes could pass on characteristics of the grandparents and ancestors ...

Parents have a two fold influence on the character...

1. An action or a series of actions carried out on those who have not yet achieved full (physical and emotional) growth, to guide them in their thoughts and manners in order to create a strong and balanced human being. 2. A process to help the growth...

1. An action or a series of actions carried out on...

The duty of every parent is to train the child in the right way. Training means teaching and guiding. Training also means producing required changes in a person. It is not enough for parents to cater for the physical needs of the child. They need to ...

The duty of every parent is to train the child in ...

The rights of the child over the father consist of teaching him/her writing, swimming and shooting, and should only feed him/her clean and lawfully-earned food. Of course, one need not directly perform these duties. If the father just sends his child...

The rights of the child over the father consist of...

In some families, it may be the case that the father does not abide by the religion and does not perform his religious duties. He may not be interested in or accept divine facts. The children who have matured should politely invite him to accept God'...

In some families, it may be the case that the fath...

The Arabic word "Um" which means mother and is extensively used in the Quran and the traditions essentially means root and source. This is because a child is in the womb for six to nine months and extracts his/her physical and spiritual needs from th...

The Arabic word "Um" which means mother and is ext...

It is recommended to pray to God to give you a daughter, if you do not have one. Prophet Abraham, who had Issac and Ismael prayed to God to have a daughter. His prayer has been quoted by Imam Sadiq as: He asked God to give him a daughter so there be ...

It is recommended to pray to God to give you a dau...

In the valuable book Ruzat al-Vaizin Fatal Nayshaboori being one of the great Shiite scholars has narrated an Immaculate Imam as saying:Kiss your children a lot. For each kiss you will get a divine heavenly rank which would otherwise take 500 years t...

In the valuable book Ruzat al-Vaizin Fatal Nayshab...

The Holy God is the Creator of all He wills, the owner of the heavens and the Earth, the Wise, the Powerful, the Just, the Merciful and the Benevolent. His will and decision regarding his servants is pure kindness and favor. He is the manifestation o...

The Holy God is the Creator of all He wills, the o...

The Sixth Imam quoted upon the authority of the Prophet: Love your children and have mercy on them. [Vasa'il, v.21, p.483] Some people do not show much affection for their children or do not show their affection. They are harsh and strict when intera...

The Sixth Imam quoted upon the authority of the Pr...

Children, whether male or female, are the greatest and most beneficial blessing that God has favored his servants with. The Prophet Abraham (Pbuh) did not have any children and was sad about this. When he was very old, God gave his worthy servant two...

Children, whether male or female, are the greatest...

Some people consider naming an unimportant issue, and put any name on their child. However, naming is very important, and it affects the child's mentality and future. For this reason, there is one detailed chapter dedicated to naming in the books on ...

Some people consider naming an unimportant issue, ...

A wife and husband who are adorned with goodness and cleansed of vices are a source of peace and security for each other. They are a source of development, perfection and peace and quiet for their children. They are never indifferent to their offspri...

A wife and husband who are adorned with goodness a...

It is stated in divine books that man is entrusted with children who are God's blessing and kindness. To safeguard this "trust" we must attend to their moral and religious education and choose a pure and good spouse for them to marry. The woman who g...

It is stated in divine books that man is entrusted...

by : Lindsay Hutton Parenting Styles of Today Think back to when you were a child--did your parents allow you to roam free and play as you pleased? Or did they keep you within eyesight and make sure you were supervised by an adult at all times? Could...

by : Lindsay Hutton Parenting Styles of Today Thin...

When there are unreasonable fears in children, raising the issue suddenly, involving them in what they are afraid of and cautioning them are not favourable. The psychological capacity of children is not like that of adults, and such involvement is no...

When there are unreasonable fears in children, rai...

Treating ADHD ADHD can't be cured, but it can be successfully managed. Your child's doctor will work with you to develop an individualized, long-term plan. The goal is to help a child learn to control his or her own behavior and to help families crea...

Treating ADHD ADHD can't be cured, but it can be s...