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‘We’re Muslim. Here’s why we’re happy giving our children the HPV vaccine’
Low uptake is putting Muslim teens at risk of cancer. Now parents are fighting back against misinformation and say the jab is compatible with Islam
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How a Yorkshire town became a halal food destination
Batley is drawing in Muslim diners from across the region, bringing hope for local regeneration
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I’m still learning how to navigate Ramadan with a young child
Many of us multitask our worship alongside housework and childcare, so it’s difficult to find time to focus on spirituality
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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what if you don’t have a village?
Without wider support from relatives and a partner working full time, I bear the brunt of the work
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Muslim families are battling to get their autistic children diagnosed
The number of children waiting for an autism assessment has reached a record high, with ethnic minorities among the hardest hit
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Is it wrong to relive your childhood through your children?
One of the more fun parts of parenting has been being able to bring out my inner child and do all the things I enjoyed — or wasn’t able to do — in my youth
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As a Muslim mother, how should I navigate Christmas with my young child?
I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I dabble in it, as I believe we can enjoy the season without compromising our Islamic beliefs
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‘I took a halal beach holiday for women in Turkey’
The coastal town of Alanya has a reputation for Muslim-friendly resorts, but some cater especially well for female travellers, as our writer discovers
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Potty training feels like an impossible project with a looming deadline
I wonder if the stress I feel around toilet training is part of my own difficulty in navigating the waters of change as a parent
