From our game ABC of a Muslim Mom A is for adaab. Remembering that your kids will follow your example. B is for teaching your children boundaries C is for caring cuddling and comforting D is for Deen E for Eternal love - to love your child in this life and to strive to be with them in Jannah F is for Fun and fulfilling! G is for Gratifying I is for Independence... no matter how hard it might seem you should raise a responsible independant individual whom once you've held in your womb J is for juggling. Juggling washing and playtime and all other busy mums do K Is for knowledge L for Love for the sake of Allah and Laugh with your children and Listen to what they say M is for melodious, when we sing nasheeds together! N is for "NO"... learn to say it , when why and how, wisely and carefully O is for Obedience... not to you, but ultimately teach them to obey Allah P is for Playing... every age has its games, from peakaboo to word-games, something fun to share together Q is for Quran... try to share the guidance of the holy book with your little one at your times of joy and times of depression, listening and reciting R is for Role-model... not hypocrisy, but do try to be better person as your actions speak louder than your voice, also refer to ultimate Role-models in Islam; the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions S is for Soul, Spiritual and Salah... it is the first thing to be judged on the the day of judgement, hint it since birth and teach it by seven T is for Teaching... for that you must learn U is for Umma... plant the seeds of muslim bonds before nationalism V is for Voice... give them a chance to speak their mind, listen W is for Why... encourage their inquisitive questions as young as can be, with your answers rooted on solid faith, not just "because I said so" X is xoxo... the way we write our hugs and kisses And Z is for Zoo... it's always a family thing to go to