Parenting Struggles in the Digital Age | Ahmad Fakhri & Jamilah Samian | 051

Is there a purposeful approach to raising kids in this digital age? How do we enable them to flourish in this exciting age of opportunities, while fostering adherence to the deen, building healthy family relationships, and instilling sound core principles that will set them up for success in the dunya and akhirah? In this episode, we are joined by the husband and wife team of Ahmad Fakhri & Jamilah Samian of the Cool Mum Super Dad consultancy, who are subject matter experts on the topics of youth leadership, leadership in parenting, and community development, with the mission to "inspire parents to raise future leaders”, as we discuss practical strategies and mindsets to navigate giving good tarbiyah with the challenges that we face in the modern age 0:00:00 Intro, biography & how we got to know Uncle Ahmad & Aunty Jamilah 0:07:35 how did they get started into their journey of parenting? 0:11:50 Aunty Jamilah's story and turning point in parenting: the realization of children being distant 0:14:24 Turning Point: Catching the kids doing something right (instead of just criticizing the wrong things!) 0:17:51 Where are the fathers? The Reason Uncle Fakhri joined: Need more involved fathers playing their part! 0:19:29 How much money do you need to spend to raise a child? Realize the gravity of your role 0:25:25 How the role of fathers influence the child's religion 0:27:53 What does it mean to have "Leadership" in Parenting? How do we embark on "purposeful parenting" when we are struggling to barely stay afloat? 0:35:05 Firefighting without direction: A lot of activity, no productivity? 0:43:38 Fruits of our labor: Instilling delayed gratification in our parental expectations 0:51:34 How do you know you are a "successful" parent? What does successful parenting look like? Importance of hope during unpleasant moments