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.

Stress-less and feel blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I pray you find tranquility and support. Thank you for listening - Zakeeya Ali

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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. 

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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.  Stress-less and feel blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I pray you find tranquility and support. Thank you for listening - Zakeeya Ali

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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. 

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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 super simple solution.

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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.

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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. 

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Have you found your joy as a mother? Or are you that grumbling 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 a few times. I was sad, mad, and lots of times grumpy! Learn from my mistakes and start living a more joyous life, because you're deserve it alhumdulillah!

Stress-less and feel blessed. Listen in for motivation, inspiration, and how to reconnect with yourself and your faith. I pray you find tranquility and support. Thank you for listening - Zakeeya Ali www.zakeeyaali.com and www.muslimjournals.com

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