Muslim Moms Podcast

How does she do it? But really, how? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: how do you plan your life? Join our hosts as they discuss the different ways and methods they've tried to organize their lives, from bullet journaling, digital planning, and all kinds of systems to plan for them and their families. Listen in for their experiences and tips in trying to keep every...

You mean, like, professional help? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: would you ever go to therapy? Join our hosts as they discuss their experiences with therapy, ways in which it's impacted their lives and some advice and tips around approaching counseling and therapy for one's mental health. ~~~ Keep up with new episodes at MuslimMomsPodcast.com and for feedback,...

Baby on the way! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: how do you prepare for a new baby? How does relaxation come into play for pregnancy? What do you wish you'd known before having your first child? How do you handle your other kids' needs (and jealousy) when a new baby comes along? Join our hosts as they discuss their experiences with preparing for newborns. Listen...

Don't come for my clothes! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: do you have a capsule wardrobe? But what exactly is a capsule wardrobe or capsule collection? How does our relationship to clothes change over the course of motherhood? But what if I like everything in my closet? Join our hosts as they discuss their developing perspectives on one's clothes. Hear them talk...

Potty time or party time?! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: how do you handle your kids' bathroom business? Should it be a party all the time or just a normal thing? Should your kids know the names of their private parts? Do they treat public restrooms the same as the toilet at home? Join ours hosts as they discuss all kinds of "bathroom business." Listen in for t...

"Nope, that's not okay..." Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: do you have boundaries? But isn't it awkward to talk about boundaries with other people? If I have too many boundaries, how is it affecting my kids? Isn't saying "no" kind of rude or not being "kind" and "merciful" with others? Join ours hosts as they talk through their experiences establishing boundaries...

The best time of the year for who?? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: how do you get ready for summer? But what do you do to fill those long three months? How do you answer that dreaded statement—"I'm boooored!" How can we make summers into great childhood experiences? Join ours hosts as they discuss their planning summer for them and their kids. Hear them discuss...

"Just five more minutes, PLEASE!" Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: do your kids have screen time? But how do you get your kids to stop screen time on their own? How do you survive without giving them some screen time? Why is it so important to regulate screen time? Join ours hosts as they discuss their ever-evolving screen time habits with their kids. Listen in fo...

Arts and crafts at HOME?! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: do you craft with your kids? But how do you keep a clean home with all that glitter, glue, and goo everywhere? Do you really save every piece of art your child(ren) make? How do you even afford to keep replenishing arts and crafts supplies? Join ours hosts as they give advice from their experiences both fr...

But I don't WANNA go to bed! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: do your kids have a bedtime? But what do you do to wrangle those rascals in for bed, without going crazy? Why is it so important to implement things like reading and built-in cuddle time? How does having a bedtime affect you as a parent (and adult, and wife)? Join ours hosts as they discuss this topic t...

Well, can ya? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: can you have it all? But when exactly do you know you're "having it all"? Do you have to have it all at the same time, or can it be throughout the timeline of life? What does "having it all" mean for you, personally? Join ours hosts as they dive in for often underhanded question of whether women and mothers can really...

Show me the money! Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: are you a spender or a saver? But how did the title change over time (before and after kids)? What childhood experiences shaped their views around money? What big event changed the way one felt about financial security, enough to inspire changes? Join ours hosts as they delve into the touch topic of financial hab...

How much time you got? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: have you ever been discriminated against? But what incidents were seminal in their development and understanding of what discrimination was? What strong role model did they follow in "knowing their rights"? Is discrimination something they experienced more in childhood or adulthood?  Join ours hosts as they l...

How do I keep up? Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: how do moms stay spiritually motivated during Ramadan? But what about the times you're excused from worship like fasting or praying? What should a mom even expect out of Ramadan? Can we really have a personal experience when we're doing so much for our families? Join ours hosts as they delve deeper into maintainin...

What makes you say that?! :) Join sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they discuss the question: are you jealous? But do we mean jealous all the time, or in moments of vulnerability? Can you be jealous of another family, children, or the "Instagram" mom on your feed? How do we work on these feelings of jealousy when they arise? Join ours hosts as they reflect on this strong, but natural feeling of...

'Tis the month! Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan dive into the best time of the year and ask: how do you get Ramadan ready? But is it possible to ever be "ready" for the busyness of Ramadan? How do you balance creating a good experience for the kids with your own spirituality? Do Moms ever get to actually enjoy their Ramadan? Join ours hosts as they discuss their experiences and advice in preparing...

What are those?! Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan discuss the question: do moms get sick days? But how do sick days look different for moms than they do for dads or kids? What's the most important thing to do to manage a sick day? Does "sick" only apply to the body, or the mind, too? Join ours hosts as they delve into their experiences in dealing with sick days as a mom. Hear them talk about ways t...

Let the birthing battle begin! Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan take on the question: which is better—hospital or home birth? But how often do people even do home births these days? Is it possible to still do a natural birth at the hospital? Does your spouse even get a say in the discussion? Join ours hosts as they talk through their birthing experiences, both in the hospital and in the home. Liste...

The easy "little white lies" can pile up. Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan delve into the question: Do you lie to your kids? But what exactly defines a "lie"? How do you tackle the "life's big questions" when you're busy eating dinner? Why is this question so important to the overall experience of parenting?  Join ours hosts as they offer reflections and perspective on truth-telling with our childr...

It's my birthday and I can plan if I want to! Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan discuss those oh-so-special occasions: birthdays! But how do you exactly define a "party"? Should you even be celebrating such occasions? Why is a child's 1st birthday so special to acknowledge? How do you manage so many birthdays?  Join ours hosts as they deliver reflections and advice on how they've done birthdays for...

Are you a "strict" mom? What does "strict" exactly mean (is it mean?) Can a mom be seen as both "strict" and "fun" as well? Why do kids always label one of you "the fun parent"? How does the spouse's role fit into the narrative of "strict" parenting? Join hosts and Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan as they delve into the real meat and potatoes of parenting: discipline and rules. Hear them reflect on...

Um...come back in 5 minutes and then I'll answer. Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan ask the question: are you "organized"? But does "organization" mean you can't have a ton of stuff? How can a messy person achieve a level of organization? How do we honor sentimental items without lugging them around for the rest of our lives? Join our hosts as they speak on organization in the home (and in life). Li...

Leftovers again? Maybe. Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan delve into the daily struggle (or beautiful challenge) of feeding a family. But does crafting PB&J sandwiches count as "cooking"? How do you deal with the picky eaters in the family (even the adults)? Which go-to meal should every mom make sure Dad (or the kids) knows how to make? Join our hosts as they discuss their cooking routines, develop...

Age is just a number...or is it more? Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan ask the  question: Do you feel "old"? But how old do their kids really think they are? What are the differences between having kids young vs. a bit older? How do you feel about your age, and do you long for youth again?  Join our hosts and listen in as they discuss that age-old subject of age, its number, but more importantly, t...

Don't deny it - we all know Mom's got a favorite. Sisters Nabeeha and Wardah Khan delve into this question: Do you have a favorite child? But does the answer matter if the kids have a different answer? How do you maintain equity and fairness while acknowledging your natural inclination toward one or another child? When does this question start becoming problematic in the family? Join our hosts and...