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School Age 5-9

School-Age Guide: When Salah Becomes A Battle
Big Emotions About Allah and Worship: What to say when wudu turns into tears, when adhan turns into bargaining, and when getting your child to pray…
What Happens Inside You When Salah Becomes A Battle.
Your child says they prayed. You're not sure. Here's what's happening inside you in that moment, and why saying the right thing is harder than it looks.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
10:56
Your Child vs. Your Phone: When Your School-Age Child Stops Telling You Things
The written guide gives you the scripts on what to say when your child holds back because they see you're busy on your phone, the podcast gives you the…
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
10:57
Anxiety: Scripts For Your School-Age Child
When your school-age child melts down over a small mistake, here's what to say.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
The Child Who Falls Apart Over A Mistake
This episode is about the child who falls apart over a small mistake.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
12:29
When Your Child Rages: Scripts For School-Age Kids
How to handle the explosion, the swearing, and the moment after when it matters most.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
When Your Child Rages: What's Really Driving It
Why "I hate you" hits so hard, what rage at this stage is really telling you, and how to handle the remorse window before it closes.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
10:32
When You Lose It: Scripts For Your School-Age Child
What you're really reacting to when you yell at your child.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
When You Lose It With Your School Age Child
This age is old enough to feel the full weight of your explosion and young enough to still need to hear that nothing has changed. Here's what that…
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
12:45
The Repair: When Your Child Stops Telling You The Truth
Punishment won't fix it - Here's what actually works to rebuild honesty in kids aged 5-9
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
The Repair: Why Honesty Breaks Down At Ages 5-9
Why your school-age child is lying and what actually fixes it.
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
9:33
The Silent Ask - 5-9 Year Olds
Scripts and strategies for what your elementary-school age child can't tell you
 • Gulnaz Ahsan
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