Dear Kisa, My daughter is 9 years old and has no problem with ḥijāb and fasting in the Month of Ramaḍān but she has become increasingly resistant to praying. As her parents we feel a lot of pressure and responsibility to guide her and ensure she keeps up with her...
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Weaning a Toddler
Dear Kisa, My child is 22 months old and still breastfeeding. I know I need to wean him at the age of 2, but how do I make this transition easier for him and myself? He is so attached to me and is still nursing to sleep, I am worried about damaging his attachment...
My Daughter’s Crush
Dear Kisa, My 7 year old daughter has a crush and I don’t know what to do about it, please help! Sincerely, An Unsure Mother Dear Unsure Mother, Our daughters are precious and we would love to keep them protected for as long as possible. As they grow and develop, they...
Feeling Stuck with My In-Laws
Dear Kisa, I am stuck on how to handle my in-laws living with us. Should I just deal with it since this life is temporary and we aren’t really fully supposed to have peace till the 12th imam comes? Or should I do something about it? I don’t want them to live...
I am yelling all day long!
Dear Kisa, I feel like I am yelling at my child all day long. I try my best to treat her like a person and be respectful, but it is exhausting! I worry that I am ruining her, please help me, I don't know what to do. Sincerely, A guilty momma Dear Guilty Momma,...
Losing my Spouse
Dear Kisa, My spouse passed away last month and it was very sudden. How do I cope with their death, especially with how unexpected it was and now being left alone with my two children? Sincerely, A grieving widow Dear Grieving Widow, I must start by...
Constantly Fighting!
Dear Kisa, I have a very strained relationship with my mother, we do not get along, it feels like she never understands my perspective, it truly would be easier if I didn't speak to her at all, as every conversation we have turns into a fight. I love her, but I...