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- Feeling inventive? We loved these 39 great ideas<\/a> for cool toys you can make yourself, or commission your older kids to do!<\/li>\n
- Pointers<\/a> for raising grateful children (despite living in this consumer culture) can be found in this great piece.<\/li>\n
- We loved this<\/a> idea for teaching children the beautiful names of Allah. It includes printouts you can download to easily make your own flash cards and worksheets.<\/li>\n
- Check out and support this<\/a> neat effort to produce quality Islamic educational apps for our children, led by well-known graphic designer Peter Gould.<\/li>\n
- Are you part of an interfaith family? Here<\/a> and here<\/a> are some personal reflections on how Christmas can become a shared experience while respecting everyone\u2019s beliefs.<\/li>\n
- Never underestimate the power of a light nap to get you through the day. Here<\/a> are some tips for getting in those rejuvenating Zzzs.<\/li>\n
- Good manners are more than just learning to say please and thank you. This piece<\/a> about raising polite children who show true appreciation is on point.<\/li>\n
- Last week, Habib Ali Jiri offered these valuable lessons<\/a> for Muslims from the life of Nelson Mandela.<\/li>\n
- Finally, nothing beats a freshly baked cookie, and this is one reader-recommended recipe<\/a> you\u2019ll want to try.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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