www.womanthismonth.com April 2021 71 LIFESTYLE | parenting Ramadan Mubarak! Make a calendar Nothing says “anticipation” better than looking at a calendar and counting days. The best part about Ramadan is that after all the excitement of the 30 days of fasting comes an even bigger excitement: Eid! Having a calendar can make the children more aware of time, making them understand Ramadan and Eid's concepts better. Thirty days, thirty good deeds Such a fun way to build their character and instill in them kindness, generosity, love and care for others. Write simple tasks that you know your child can do independently, and offer them one task each day of the 30 days of Ramadan. Make it a little more fun by adding a small reward if the child succeeds in achieving the tasks - perhaps candy, some extra time with you, or something he enjoys doing. Fun activities Plan for special activities with your child, such as baking star or moon-shaped cookies, making gingerbread mosques, lanterns and stars to decorate the house and windows, writing letters to family and friends, etc. Let them fast for an hour or so before Iftar This will make them appreciate Iftar more. You can also take the opportunity to explain to them the reason why we fast - so we can become more compassionate to those in need and appreciate all the blessings Allah has gifted us with.
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