Muslimommy Podcast

Join Zakeeya Ali as she interviews Farhat Amin about her top marriage tips and how feminism has effected marriage and relationships in today's times. This recording took place back in 2020 and has been posted public for the first time. Our sound quality has greatly improved since then alhumdulillah! About The Sisters Corner TSC is an online Muslim community-based podcast on reviving femininity and traditional Islamic values, and guiding Muslim women back to their fitrah. Founded by sisters Waad Khalid and Zakeeya Ali of thesisterscorner.org. Share your valuable feedback at thesisterscornerofficial@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesisterscornerofficial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/support

Join sisters Waad and Zakeeya, the founders of TSC, along with our gracious host and admin Sabia H, discuss the importance of a network that represents traditional muslim sisters, what inspired us to create TSC and what legacy we want to leave. We also dive into victimhood, feminism and many more interesting topics. About The Sisters Corner TSC is an online Muslim community-based podcast on reviving femininity and traditional Islamic values, and guiding Muslim women back to their fitrah. Founded by sisters Waad Khalid and Zakeeya Ali of thesisterscorner.org. Share your valuable feedback at thesisterscornerofficial@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesisterscornerofficial. Subscribe to our Youtube channel at https://youtube.com/channel/UC_v5Hf41I1fKfft88HiqqOg and please support us by sharing, liking and commenting your thoughts. Your support is always appreciated ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/support

Originally recorded and posted by Naima B. Robert on her YouTube channel. Permission to repost is granted. Find her channel here at https://youtube.com/c/Na%E2%80%99imaBRobert1 About The Sisters Corner TSC is an online Muslim community-based podcast on reviving femininity and traditional Islamic values, and guiding Muslim women back to their fitrah. Founded by sisters Waad Khalid and Zakeeya Ali of thesisterscorner.org. Share your valuable feedback at thesisterscornerofficial@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesisterscornerofficial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/support

This podcast was originally recorded by Gabriel Al Romaani with Sister Waad and Baba Ali and posted on his YT channel on 21 August 2021. Permission to repost is granted. Find Gabriel Al Romaani's channel here at https://youtube.com/c/GabrielAlRomaani About The Sisters Corner TSC is an online Muslim community-based podcast on reviving femininity and traditional Islamic values, and guiding Muslim women back to their fitrah. Founded by sisters Waad Khalid and Zakeeya Ali of thesisterscorner.org. Share your valuable feedback at thesisterscornerofficial@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesisterscornerofficial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/support

Enjoy a casual discussion between Zakeeya Ali and Maleeha Mahmood of The Sisters Corner about the topic, "What Does It Mean To Be a Homemaker?" About The Sisters Corner TSC is an online Muslim community-based podcast on reviving femininity and traditional Islamic values, and guiding Muslim women back to their fitrah. Founded by sisters Waad Khalid and Zakeeya Ali of thesisterscorner.org. Share your valuable feedback at thesisterscornerofficial@gmail.com or on Instagram @thesisterscornerofficial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesisterscorner/support

Learn some Ramadan tips on preparing for the blessed month with kids. My special guest is Dr. Asmaa Elbudrawy who co-founded the website, islamichomeeducation.com with me in 1443 alhumdulillah. ABOUT THE HOST: Zakeeya is a wife of 20+ yrs, a mom of six, and a mentor for 15+ years. She writes, speaks, and designs products for Muslim wives and moms via her website https://zakeeyaali.com/ Her intention is to help wives and moms find tranquility in their relationships and contentment from within. Jazakallah khair for listening and your valuable support. I appreciate every view, like, share, and comment to spread awareness. May Allah reward you. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share and support it. You can also listen to this and other episodes on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bOy64S... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 LINKS: Website: https://zakeeyaali.com/ Email: hello@zakeeyaali.com Book mentoring: https://zakeeyaali.com/coaching My books: https://amzn.to/3teuodK My journals: https://amzn.to/3pn1NSd Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@zakeeyaali Telegram channel: https://t.me/muslimparent Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zakeeyaali/... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakeeyaali/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakeeyaali Support my podcast and educational resources at: https://zakeeyaali.com/donate *Join my newsletter and receive freebies: https://zakeeyaali.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/support

Learn some tips on how you can make your Ramadan more simple and still connect with Allah SWT in Ramadan and the whole year through. This is a talk I gave recently with my very gracious host, Iram bint Safia on a YouTube live. You can find her @irambintsafia_sparks_inspire and @parentingwithallahbymyside on Instagram. ABOUT THE HOST: Zakeeya is a wife of 20+ yrs, a mom of six, and a mentor for 15+ years. She writes, speaks, and designs products for Muslim wives and moms via her website https://zakeeyaali.com/ Her intention is to help wives and moms find tranquility in their relationships and contentment from within. Jazakallah khair for listening and your valuable support. I appreciate every view, like, share, and comment to spread awareness. May Allah reward you. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share and support it. You can also listen to this and other episodes on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bOy64S... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 LINKS: Website: https://zakeeyaali.com/ Email: hello@zakeeyaali.com Book mentoring: https://zakeeyaali.com/coaching My books: https://amzn.to/3teuodK My journals: https://amzn.to/3pn1NSd Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@zakeeyaali Telegram channel: https://t.me/muslimparent Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zakeeyaali/... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakeeyaali/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakeeyaali Support my podcast and educational resources at: https://zakeeyaali.com/donate *Join my newsletter and receive freebies: https://zakeeyaali.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/support

Learn some awesome tips on how you as a mom can make your Ramadan more healthy. I host my special guest, Maleeha Mahmood of www.muslimhealthtalk.com who has over a decade of experience and studies healthy and Prophetic foods alhumdulillah. ABOUT THE HOST: Zakeeya is a wife of 20+ yrs, a mom of six, and a mentor for 15+ years. She writes, speaks, and designs products for Muslim wives and moms via her website https://zakeeyaali.com/ Her intention is to help wives and moms find tranquility in their relationships and contentment from within. Jazakallah khair for listening and your valuable support. I appreciate every view, like, share, and comment to spread awareness. May Allah reward you. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share and support it. You can also listen to this and other episodes on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bOy64S... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 LINKS: Website: https://zakeeyaali.com/ Email: hello@zakeeyaali.com Book mentoring: https://zakeeyaali.com/coaching My books: https://amzn.to/3teuodK My journals: https://amzn.to/3pn1NSd Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@zakeeyaali Telegram channel: https://t.me/muslimparent Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zakeeyaali/... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakeeyaali/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakeeyaali Support my podcast and educational resources at: https://zakeeyaali.com/donate *Join my newsletter and receive freebies: https://zakeeyaali.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/support

My dear friend Farhat Amin who is a popular motivational speaker and author of Smart Single Muslimah interviewed me back in Oct 2020 about being a traditional wife. We discussed why it is such a taboo role and how we can overcome the negative stereotype society has attached to it. You can find her work, books, and courses as www.smartmuslima.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Zakeeya is a wife of 20+ yrs, a mom of six, and a mentor for 15+ years. She writes, speaks, and designs products for Muslim wives and moms via her website https://zakeeyaali.com/ Her intention is to help wives and moms find tranquility in their relationships and contentment from within. Jazakallah khair for listening and your valuable support. I appreciate every view, like, share, and comment to spread awareness. May Allah reward you. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please share and support it. You can also listen to this and other episodes on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bOy64S... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 LINKS: Website: https://zakeeyaali.com/ Email: hello@zakeeyaali.com Book mentoring: https://zakeeyaali.com/coaching My books: https://amzn.to/3teuodK My journals: https://amzn.to/3pn1NSd Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@zakeeyaali Telegram channel: https://t.me/muslimparent Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zakeeyaali/... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakeeyaali/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakeeyaali Support my podcast and educational resources at: https://zakeeyaali.com/donate *Join my newsletter and receive freebies: https://zakeeyaali.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

Enjoy this podcast episode that was recorded in Ramadan 2018. Coach Nobera interviewed me on her IG Live about the struggles moms face in Ramadan. We discuss all things Ramadan and parenting, but also how to cope with having periods, especially during the last ten days of Ramadan. Enjoy listening to our stimulating conversation alhumdulillah! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

How many times in a week do we say thank you to our husband and kids? Or even to our family and friends! Sometimes we focus too much on the negative people who bother us, that we give less time to the folks who bring positivity into our lives. Enjoy this podcast as I share how an appreciative mindset can bring you and your loved ones joy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

As moms we want to be ambitious too. But there are times when we need to be realistic and understand that we can't do it all well. It's a juggling act for sure, which can be tough on you and your family, so it needs deep contemplation. And if you're a homeschooler it's even more challenging! Listen as I share some thought-provoking points as a work at home mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

When you work at home it can be challenging, especially when you are a parent as well. Find out how you can can stay healthy and motivated with the simple tips I share of how I do it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

Great! You have a blog, but now you have so many doubts about what you need to do about it and how to move forward. Listen to the ways I overcame doubts as a Muslim mom blogger towards reaching your success! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

Blogging has become very popular and everyone wants to start one. However, blogging is not a cup of tea, it's a commitment you make to others and something that needs deep contemplation to start. Listen to some tips on how to start a blog and if blogging is right for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

Back in 2014, I was interviewed for my very first podcast episode by Voice of the Cape radio station in Cape Town, South Africa (my hometown). They have an audience of 350 000 listeners alhumdulillah and the host, Mishka Daries contacted me for a discussion on her Morning Espresso show to chat about overcoming the challenges in motherhood. I hope you enjoy this episode even now in 2021 inshallah, as we had such a lovely conversation with awesome tips shared between us as moms! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

Ramadan is around the corner and we don't need to make it this ordeal where we are feel stressed out by it, instead of welcoming it with open arms. Listen in to my podcast as I share how I do not let that happen any longer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

What's stopping us from accomplishing your goals, especially if you work from home like me. Find out in this podcast and remove the obstacles in your way! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zakeeyaali/message

This is part 3 of Coping With Difficult Teens. Please listen to part 1 and part 2 for more support and tips on this topic. If you have a teen you will know how challenging it can, but sometimes, the usual teen issues can become extreme and cause you anxiety and sadness. Listen to my 3-part podcast as I discuss the tips I offered a client when she came to me about her teen son’s troublesome behavior. Muslimommy Podcast Feel less stressed and more blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, parenting older kids, marriage, motherhood, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I'm your host, Zakeeya Ali and I'm so glad you're here. Send your valuable feedback to hello@muslimommy.com. Recommend the podcasts you love for others to benefit inshallah. I pray you find tranquility and support here. Thank you for listening.

This is part 2 of Coping With Difficult Teens. Please listen to part 1 first and then part 3 after as well. If you have a teen you will know how challenging it can, but sometimes, the usual teen issues can become extreme and cause you anxiety and sadness. Listen to my 3-part podcast as I discuss the tips I offered a client when she came to me about her teen son’s troublesome behavior. Muslimommy Podcast Feel less stressed and more blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, parenting older kids, marriage, motherhood, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I'm your host, Zakeeya Ali and I'm so glad you're here. Send your valuable feedback to hello@muslimommy.com. Recommend the podcasts you love for others to benefit inshallah. I pray you find tranquility and support here. Thank you for listening.

If you have a teen you will know how challenging it can, but sometimes, the usual teen issues can become extreme and cause you anxiety and sadness. Listen to my 3-part podcast as I discuss the tips I offered a client when she came to me about her teen son’s troublesome behavior. Muslimommy Podcast Feel less stressed and more blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, parenting older kids, marriage, motherhood, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I'm your host, Zakeeya Ali and I'm so glad you're here. Send your valuable feedback to hello@muslimommy.com. Recommend the podcasts you love for others to benefit inshallah. I pray you find tranquility and support here. Thank you for listening.

If you've ever being gossiped about or slandered. You will know how painful it is, especially when it's done by people you care about. Listen to my episode about how I've dealt with it and the ways that you can find relief from the turmoil it causes in your heart. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

I'm sure you're sick and tired of hearing the phrases, "Get some self care! You need self-care to be a better mom!" etc etc. Listen in as I discuss why self-care isn't really solving your problems, or at least the self-care you know about. After analyzing the topic, I've discovered why it wasn't making me feel less stressed-out as a mom. Join me to hear why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

I'm sure you know those moms, they're grumpy, complain a lot, and hardly smile. Maybe you've become that kind of mom without realizing it. As we get buried in our responsibilities and in taking care of our children, we lose ourselves and our joy. Listen in as I discuss why grumpy old moms are never in fashion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

In the podcast before this episode, I discussed the roles that parents play in the disrespect of teens. This is part 2 where I share some tips on how you as a parent can deal with disrespectful behavior. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

When discussing the disrespect of teens, the blame is mostly placed on the child. However, in Islam the other rights of the parent and the rights of the child. As parents, we need to self-reflect and see if we are fulfilling our obligations towards our teenagers before condemning them for misbehavior. Once we have analyzed this are we able to focus on the disrespect and inshallah find a happy medium. Listen in as I discuss the role parents play in their teen's disrespect in detail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Sometimes parents can be so hard on their teens. They want to control every little thing about their child's life which can be more detrimental than beneficial. By focusing less on the small things your teen does, you can implement more important faith-oriented values. Listen in as I share examples with my teen and the lessons of allowing them to have a life without letting go of the important things. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Are you an obsessive parent? Do you worry about everything that your kids do or say? Maybe you don't think you are an obsessive parent and your style is merely protective. It's quite a common an unhealthy parenting style that borders on compulsive behavior. Listen in as I discuss why being an obsessive parent is a really, really bad idea. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

When I was researching about teens, I came across a teen survey. Many teens in the survey mentioned what they wished from their parents. Listen to my podcast as I go through the things our teens what from us parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

When you think of a teen you think of someone who is going to be difficult to deal with. That's why it's a good idea to understand why teens act the way they do. There's a biological explanation for their many crazy actions and sometimes tactless words. Listen to my podcast where I share the information I've reserached about a teens way of thinking. It might just make you feel less frustrated with your older kids inshallah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

When we are trying to make decisions it can get so overwhelming, especially when we do research. Information overload can stunt your growth and cause major self-doubt. But you don't have to allow it if you take the steps for your decision-making to be less stressful. In this podcast, I share how you can make decisions with more clarity and focus inshallah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Some of us may think success is mostly money and fame. That's one part if you wish for it, but it depends on so much more! Success is also the satisfaction you get from achieving your goals. In this podcast, I discuss two of the most important ways I've discovered success. And how it's helped me to achieve many of the goals I set by the Grace of Allah swt. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

I get asked this question a lot and I felt like it was time for me to explain the reasons why I do not post my kids' images online. Especially as a mom who runs a motherhood website, most people expect to see your family and your children. I've never felt inclined to do this, and in this podcast episode, I tell you why. I also share tips on how we should reflect on our intentions when we do post personal photos online. I hope you enjoy this topic and I pray you benefit from it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

This is the second podcast about this topic. Be sure to listen to the previous episode, which covers a lot of helpful tips for a public Instagram account. If you are finding Instagram to be a place that causes you to feel anxious and upset most of the time, maybe you need to learn some tips and tricks on how to make your it work better for you! Some of the steps you may know already - but I was shocked to learn that many moms who have Instagram accounts, do not know about the tips I've mentioned in this podcast. I also cover intention and reflection of having an Instagram account, so be sure to listen to this episode, as it may be just what you need to hear inshallah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

I'm sure you've heard the moans and groans about how Instagram can be a place that is not always healthy for your state of mine. It can be annoying and can cause anxiety and more stress for ourselves. So why do we go on there even after having these feelings? We feel as if the only choice is to close our account and stay off there for good. But some of us may find that too drastic, especially if you have a public account and are doing good work. In my podcast, I will share some measures that you can take to make your public Instagram page a more tranquil place so you don't have to leave it completely. Listen to the second part of this podcast: EP 20: Finding Tranquility With Your Instagram Account - Tips and Tricks To Make It Work For You *Please excuse some noises in this recording as I was experiencing issues with my microphone. Thank you for your patience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Do you have run-ins with rude and obnoxious family members who make you feel bad, sad, and hurt? Maybe they call you names or make you feel like you're a bad person or worse, a terrible Muslim. If so, you may benefit from this episode which I pray, will help you feel less alienated, and guide you to protect yourself from abusive and toxic behavior by those who claim to care about you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

I know you're feeling pressured to be Ramadan-ready. I mean it's this week ladies!!! Are your meal plans ready, have you deep-cleaned your house, have you decorated your living room, are you ready spiritually, mentally, and physically??? Phew I just got tired thinking it all down. Listen ladies... it's nice to be prepared and to make Ramadan special for ourselves and our families. Just don't do it at: The expense of your finances, losing your cool and being grumpy, feeling pressured to do it a certain way because everyone is saying so. Some of the things I'm doing is simply...Using the decorations I already have. Then letting my kids decorate the way they want because it's not about how our house looks, it's whether my kids enjoy the moment and feel the festivity of Ramadan. I'm making a very simple meal plan and getting the groceries I need when I can. It's ok to even do this week by week in Ramadan. I'm planning to have a casual halaqa with my kids every day inshallah. I've already discussed the expectations with them like... The routine and the times we will wake up and break fast, that they will not be playing certain video games or watch TV that's not educational, that we will be studying more Deen and how, and implementing light exercise into our day. Especially this year, it's going to be trying on us due to the circumstances. So if we maintain a very simple Ramadan, we can make it more focused on the things we never accomplish or finish. I'm rooting for you by making dua for your Ramadan preps to be stress free, mama.

Salam and welcome fellow sisters. With the progression of the current state of the coronavirus quarantine, many of us are feeling confused. We feel uncertain whether we need to ignore the problem and make the best of the situation, or we're not feeling enough sympathy for the plight of the ill and where the world is heading.  I get it, I'm feeling the same as you. I reflected on all this to figure out how we can do the best in a situation that is not in our control. In this podcast, I share 10 ways of dealing with the confusion and what we as moms can do, while coping with our own families. If you're interested in the Muslim Journals I mentioned, you can find a range of 20+ varieties for moms, teens, and kids at Muslim Journals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Salam and hello my friends, sisters, and fellow moms! This is such a difficult time we are going through subhanallah. Many moms are freaking-out about their kids being at home and missing so much school. But don’t stress mama, it’s not the end of the world and your child will not get dumb. As a mom who homeschooled for almost a decade, I went through some months of no school during difficult times. I learned how to cope in extenuating circumstances with successful outcomes. In this podcast, I will share the golden tips I used when I had all my 6 kids at home while not being able to school. And what we did to cope to stay smart and sane! I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please share your valuable feedback as a comment or as a private message. I’d also be delighted to answer your questions and to know how you’re doing. If you have other suggestions to make this podcast even better, I’m all ears! Click HERE to share your feedback at the end of the post. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Salam my friends, sisters, and fellow moms. This is such a crazy time we are going through subhanallah. Many moms don't know how to feel and I can relate as I've been going through feelings off shock, denial, confusion, and numbness. But know that you are not alone and it's okay to feel these things. Listen to my podcast as I share how I have been coping during the Coronavirus quarantine. I share some tips on changing your mindset and focusing on our blessings, having patience, and being more grateful. Those are not easy things to do in the current situation, but take a listen to connect with me for support so you feel less alone. LINKS: Sister Dunia Shuaib’s Speech on Coronavirus: Finding Comfort in Times of Confusion | Practical Tips to Overcome Anxiety can be found at the bottom of the post on Muslimommy. I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please share your valuable feedback as a comment or as a private message. I’d also be delighted to answer your questions and to know how you’re doing. If you have other suggestions to make this podcast even better, I’m all ears! Click HERE to share your feedback at the end of the post. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Heard of having a halaqa with your own kids? I do it! A halaqa is an Islamic circle of learning and it's an effective way to gain knowledge of the deen. But how do you implement it with your kids? Let me tell you how I do it, even with 4 teens who moan and groan.

The chore system with kids - it's painful to say the least! I've finally realized that there's no easy way to handle our ad a mom. It simply comes down to 2 options which I discuss in this episode. I wish someone had sat me down and told me it was going to be like this, it would have saved me a lot of frustration. That's why I want you to know the the reality of getting your kids to do chores, especially with older kids and teens. And maybe, just maybe you will find some peace in dealing with this aspect of parenthood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

It can be so annoying for a mom of older kids, especially a mom of a few kids close in age, to get them doing simple duties. Tasks like chores and picking up after themselves become sick a headache! Even using a reward system causes complications and you wonder why can't life... Just. Be. Simple. However, I've discovered a form of pressure to put on the dawdler kids who don't complete their tasks and get distracted a lot. Listen to this episode and find out my little secret that's been helping me get some of my slow pokes to finish up their duties with everyone else!

Teens - they are another story and topic we can delve into for hours. And I will inshallah, in my next season. This podcast will relay to you how my spouse and I use a tactic that gets our stubborn teen to budge somewhat. Hey, some is better than non! It has worked for us quite a few times, we just happened upon the idea one day, went with it and there was success. So we kinda use it when we don't have another choice and it works most of the time. Of course, use it wisely and light heartedly, it's not meant to be tough love or anything that affects your child in a negative way. It's simply a tactic to try where no harm is done.

Getting our kids to do certain things that are required of them, or tasks that we feel are important for them to do, is no easy endeavor. Our kids are either not onboard, or willing to accept what we say is best for them sometimes. That's why, after 17 years of being a parent, I've figured out certain tweaks to make my parenting journey a little easier. Listen in to this podcast if you need my #1 secret to get my older kids to graciously accept certain tasks I need them to do. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Are you tired of your older kids making you late all the time? Does the chaos and the stress of leaving the house with kids pain you? Well, listen to my #1 secret for combating that frustration! I've nailed it and have been using this method for over 2 years already. My family knows that this mama ain't waiting no more in agony for them to get moving. Listen to find out what's my simple solution.

We all want peaceful homes filled with sakina i.e. tranquility. That's not always easy with kids and especially a big family and boisterous teens! Then there's the arguments, debates, opinionated teens, and sibling rivalry. But, I keep my head above water as a mom of 6 by implementing a gift from our Creator. It eliminates chaos and turmoil in the home and is assured to chase the shayateen away for days. Do you know the secret? Great if you do! If not, then listen in and you'll find out what it is.

As I got older and became a more responsible parent, my self doubt increased. Then too, my bad experiences, pain, and toxic friendships made me feel it even more. I knew I had to overcome this as it was stunting my growth. Alhumdulillah, Allah gives us the cure to everything and for self doubt, there is an amazing one. One of the links I discuss in this podcast can be found at www.muslimommy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

This is part 2 of finding Joy as a mom. Listen to part 1 if you want to get the full extent of this wonderful trait. Finding joy has been a lifesaver for me to be a happier Muslima and mother. I discuss in this episode, a few ways to attain this joy and why it's necessary. The journals I mention in this podcast can be found at www.muslimjournals.com or on Amazon at Muslimommy Bookshop. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/muslimommy/message

Have you found your joy mom? Or are you that grumpy ol' mom? Are you trudging through your mom life giving, giving, giving, and not taking anything for yourself? If so, you want to hear this podcast because I was that mom and I was sad and lots of times grumpy! Learn from my mistakes and start living a more joyous life, because you're worth it alhumdulillah!

Salam!