Title: “Intentional Parenting – An Islamic Perspective” Workshop
Organized by: MuslimMoms.Ca
Conducted by: Saadia Khan from Strong Muslimah Life Coach
Venue: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday August 23, 2022
Time: 8 pm – 9 pm
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intentional-parenting-an-islamic-perspective-tickets-402045357487

We invite you to a workshop on “Intentional Parenting – An Islamic Perspective” conducted by Sadia Khan from Strong Muslimah Life Coach.

Sadia Khan is an certified educator, curriculum developer, writer and certified professional life coach specializing in helping Muslim women live their fullest, most authentic lives. Taking a faith-based holistic approach that emphasizes building internal strength, her work touches on all aspects of female wellness including but not limited to: finding a sense of personal fulfillment, healing through nutrition and exercise, strategies for stress reduction, building a mindful marriage, engaging in intentional parenting or navigating life after divorce. She is also interested in helping women build a ‘beautiful family culture’ and draws upon her own extensive experience managing a busy household of 8 with kids ranging in age from 1 through 16. In her limited free time, Sadia likes to read, write, dabble in poetry and practice yoga. She also enjoys the outdoors and has engaged in just about every adventure sport you can think of. She shares her experiences on Instagram: @strongmuslimah_lifecoach.

In this workshop we will be discussing how you can be a better parent:
  • Introduction
  • Qualifications/work
  • Defining the Problem
  • Setting Strong Intentions
  • Understanding Our Primary Responsibility is our family & the proper tarbiyah of our children
  • The first 7 years:
    • love & play
    • positive discipline & boundaries
    • routine & structure
    • listening
  • From 7-14:
    • Teaching & guidance
    • Addressing hot topics
    • Building excellent friendships & community
    • Fun
  • From 14-21:
    • Friendship
    • Fun
    • Teaching independence & autonomy
  • The importance of your marriage/building a beautiful family culture
  • The importance of your OWN growth, identity & ongoing personal development:
    • Actions speak louder than words
    • The dangers of enmeshment
  • How to frame Islam & Islamic advices for kids growing up in the West
  • Addressing sibling rivalry & creating a peaceful home
  • Dua