Raising Mums
Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums
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Navigating Homeschool GCSEs: Practical Steps & Emotional Realities
Exam season has officially wrapped up here in the UK, and my Instagram DMs have been full of questions from mums wondering how on earth to navigate Homeschool GCSEs or other high school…
Nature Study for Muslim Homeschooling: Beyond the Instagram Aesthetic
Recently, on my Instagram stories I asked other Muslim Homeschooling mums a simple question: Do your children keep a nature journal? When the results came in, I was absolutely shocked. 50% of the…
Beyond Homeschool Extremes: Finding a Middle Path to a Peaceful Homeschool Schedule
If you spend any time online looking for homeschooling advice, you’ve probably noticed that social media has split the community into two very loud, very extreme camps. It can feel almost impossible…
The Worksheet Trap: Why I Switched to Narration (And You Should Too)
Why Narration in Homeschooling is the Ultimate Tool for Raising Thinking Children Today, we’re talking about narration in homeschooling: what it is, why the modern writing crisis makes it…
Starting Homeschooling Without Overwhelm
Are you feeling buried under a mountain of unused workbooks? Do you spend your evenings scrolling through Pinterest, printing out "alphabet packs," only to feel guilty when they sit in a pile on your…
Overcoming Homeschool Self-Doubt: You Were Chosen for This
If you are currently struggling with overcoming homeschool self-doubt, I want you to know that you are in good company. I’ve seen so many messages this week from sisters who feel like they just…
Homeschooling in Your 40s: Navigating Perimenopause and the Second Spring
Homeschooling in your 40s doesn't just feel busy; it feels heavy. Between the brain fog, the fatigue, and the "random" symptoms of perimenopause, the way we homeschool has to change. "I feel like…
Trusting the Process: Why Homeschooling Works (Even When You Doubt It)
Many parents find it difficult to trust the homeschooling process, especially when the mainstream school system is all they have ever known. It is natural to feel nervous, but the numbers don’t lie!…
Beyond the Books: How to Rediscover Joy in Your Homeschool
In Episode 97 of the Raising Mums podcast, I take a trip down memory lane to a time before the pressure of curricula and "ticking boxes" took over. Reflecting on a quote by the great scholar Ibn…
Navigating Racism and Anti-Blackness with our Children
In Episode 96 of the Raising Mums podcast, I interview Rukayat Yakub, a Montessori teacher and award-winning author. Rukayat has travelled the world studying Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences.…
Reflecting on the 99 Names of Allah with Children
In Episode 95 of the Raising Mums podcast I interview the multi-award winning poet, Mona Zac. She shares advice on how we can use poetry to encourage our children to reflect on the 99 names of Allah.…
Connecting our Children to the Prophet ﷺ with Ustadha Bano Murtuja
In Episode 94 of the Raising Mums podcast, I interview Ustadha Dr Bano Murtuja about how we can help our children connect to the Prophet ﷺ. Dr Bano Murtuja is a teacher of sacred sciences with a…
Homeschooling and Socialisation - The Reality!
Homeschooling socialisation is one of the most common comments or questions parents receive. Almost every argument involving homeschooling revolves around this: "Homeschooled children don't get…
Homeschooling | Why some Succeed and others Don't!
When homeschooling you have the best intentions, but sometimes you wonder if you’re going to make it. Does your homeschool have a chance of success? How are you going to make it work, or even if you…
Home Education in a Recession - Homeschooling on a Budget
We are experiencing a terrible economic downturn, which can affect the homeschool budget. Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you want it to. When you’re first starting out, you may spend…
Why You Can't Stick to Your Homeschool Plans!
Although you know exactly what you should be doing at a particular moment, on a specific day of your homeschool, do you still struggle to accomplish it? There are times when even the best-laid…
The Power of Play | Play-Based Learning with Pey Abdulwahid
Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of…
The Easiest Way | Homeschool Planning
Although the idea of getting ready to start homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it. Your first year of homeschool planning does not have to be overwhelming or…
Is Homeschooling Really Better? | With Khadijah Stott-Andrew
Several reasons exist for parents to not send their child to public schools, such as dissatisfaction with the curriculum, teaching methods, and religious concerns, but is homeschooling really better?…
How to Homeschool with Purpose | With Nusaibah Kofar-Naisa
Here at Our Muslim Homeschool, we believe that the most important thing homeschooling parents need to hold onto is their intention. In others words, always remember why you homeschool your children.…
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Raising Mums has published 105 episodes since November 2018, covering topics in Islam, Kids & Family.
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