Definitely Not a Soap Opera!
Days of Our Lives is somewhat of a journal dedicated to homeschooling. When I first started out, I didn’t have any inkling of what homeschooling entails. Even after some prodding, the exact magnitude of effort required was still unclear. It was only after actually attempting it that I found out how trying yet rewarding homeschooling can be.
I, Nadia, am a mother of five (S, N, H, J, Z), homeschooling three children (S, N, H) in the United States. Born and raised in Malaysia, I plunged into the realm of homeschooling when S, my firstborn, was in preschool. From thereon after, I have been homeschooling my children, and have really learned a lot about parenting in the process.
I had started this blog not intending to garner an audience. It’s more of a homeschooling journal for our family, since I was too lazy to write it manually or type it on Microsoft word, and blogging seemed to be the way to go, convenient and nice-looking. But, over the years, people have come and gone, and if anything, I just hope that if there are benefits to be gained from the blog, that it will be like sadaqah jariah for me. Anything bad that may come out of it, may Allah forgive me.
Anything expressed in this blog, I intend as a way to document our homeschooling experience, and you will not find everything nice and dandy, for it will also include my dilemmas, and problems especially in parenting and homeschooling. They are not means of complaining or bragging in order to get responses, but merely as documentation of the hardships and also good days that we go through. I really truly appreciate those who drop by, giving me the honor of having some ‘relationships’ and online support (somewhat), which I never intended to have, but greatly welcome nonetheless.
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Assalamualaikum sister, just wondering about J, from what I ready, I can hardly find a post on J… your child… just curious
Comment by kinisah — June 19, 2008 #
waalaikumsalam kinisah,
J was stillborn in 2004. He died in utero because the umbilical cord was wrung out such that it prevented him from getting nutrients etc. I guess it can be confusing to people when I mention him because I technically consider myself a mother of five, even though one has passed away. Sorry about that
Comment by nadiaschooldays — June 20, 2008 #
assalam alaikum nadia, would you please email me, there’s something I need to talk to you about, at the soonest possible.
thanks,
Mona
Comment by Mona — June 22, 2008 #
salam nadia…
knowing u through this amazing IT era is somehow a blessing for me, for I DID learn many things from u….weather or not u realize it.
may Allah bless ur family and guide you throughout the ur journey as a khalifatullah of Allah.
thank you for sharing ur great ideas, invaluable experiences and inspiring thoughts with us.
Comment by ummuwafi — July 18, 2008 #
Salaam..
Came across your website and love it so much. I’m a mother of two grown up teens and an ex-early childhood teacher myself need some ideas on teaching my students. Currently a stay home mum freelancing at home. Alhamdulillah Allah meet us in this amazing IT era.
Hana
Comment by Hana — July 23, 2008 #
Ummuwafi,
waalaikumsalam…alhamdulillah that Allah has made it beneficial for you and thus for me too. Allahu akbar!
Ameen.
Hana,
waalaikumsalam,
Mashaallah…I definitely have a lot to learn from you! Please do share with us what you know for I’m sure it will be beneficial for all the mothers and even non mothers who frequent this humble blog inshaallah.
Comment by nadiaschooldays — July 25, 2008 #
assalaamu ‘alaykum Nadia,
I just stumbled upon your blog. Maa shaa Allaah! Some awesome posting! Thrilled to see someone blogging passionately about topics that are very close to our hearts.
Would you be able to blog about The Marriage Revolution http://www.iWannaGetMarried.com ? That would be really truly absolutely fantastic!
There’s a video also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH-mt476Y9Q
Given your rich background and experience, if you could also share your thought on our blog, we’d really appreciate it.
jazaakillaahu alf khayr,
wassalaamu ‘alaykum,
Abu Salih
Comment by Abu Salih — August 1, 2008 #
waalaikumsalam Abu Salih,
Jazakallah khair for the kind words. Well, I honestly don’t know what I can contribute, but I see that one of my favorite AlMaghrib instructors is on that video, mashaallah.
Comment by nadiaschooldays — August 1, 2008 #
Salam alakum, I stop by and visit your blog from time to time. I was wondering if you would be interested in helping me write (co-write) a post about Halal allergy-friendly foods. I haven’t come across very many Halal foods made by allergy conscious food manufacturers. My email address is jenniferATfoodallergybuzz.com. Thank you!
Comment by Jennifer B — March 29, 2009 #
Your blog has to be the best muslim blog on homeschooling
. I love it! How old are your kids?
Comment by muslimhomeschoolers — June 12, 2009 #
muslimhomeschoolers,
this year inshaallah 12, 11, 9, and 2.
aww and jazakillah khair for the kind words
Comment by nadiaschooldays — June 16, 2009 #