Articles written by Maria Zain

Ramadan is the perfect month for Muslim homeschoolers to encourage their children to love their faith a little bit more, with just a few online resources.

Jul 21, 2011 - Maria Zain

Clay Animation Studio: Make Your Own Jungle Movie is an educational product that enables children as young as 8 to shoot their own clay animation. The kit c

Jul 19, 2011 - Maria Zain

With maternity and nursing garments named after cake recipes, Cake Lingerie takes a pregnancy and nursing on an indulgent spin.

Jul 17, 2011 - Maria Zain

Although costly and taxing at first, there are a number of pros to cloth diapering that parents should seriously take into consideration.

Jul 17, 2011 - Maria Zain

The "Remind Me" cards by Learning Roots double up as house decor and needful reminders on the du'as or invocations Muslims should make on a daily basis.

Jul 15, 2011 - Maria Zain

Muslim children will learn the tafseer of Suratul-Faatiha and the last 9 suras in the Holy Qur'an through Ad-Duha's Mini Tafseer Book Series.

Jul 14, 2011 - Maria Zain

Homeschooling arts and crafts is part of homeschooling fun, however, tidying up can be exhausting. Here are simple tips to reduce clean-up sessions.

Jul 14, 2011 - Maria Zain

Read is a concise booklet that teaches children to read the Qur'an and is a valuable educational product for a Homeschool Islamic curriculum.

Jul 13, 2011 - Maria Zain

Microsoft Excel's user-friendly functions allow homeschoolers the opportunity to create a homeschool chart that suits their timetable.

Nov 22, 2010 - Maria Zain

Curb homeschooling costs by researching options in buying different types of materials and curriculum available for homeschoolers.

Nov 19, 2010 - Maria Zain

Freelancers who "play" at work will experience a freelancing morale boost by enjoying a healthy, entertaining, and productive freelancing work culture.

Apr 26, 2010 - Maria Zain

Little Muslims can enjoy singing their favourite nursery rhymes while learning about Islam in a fun and entertaining way.

Apr 25, 2010 - Maria Zain

Math workbooks by Math Mammoth, learning materials by ABCTeach and Smartkiddies Online Math School - 3 different math programmes at family-friendly prices.

Apr 19, 2010 - Maria Zain

Encourage writing, drawing, mathematics, science, conceptualisation skills and home organisation through the simple construction of charts.

Apr 17, 2010 - Maria Zain

A touristic venue with a scientific bent - a great location, affordable admission and over 1000 interactive exhibits makes this centre a must-visit haunt.

Apr 14, 2010 - Maria Zain

Identifying and learning of ways to speak a child's Love Language will turn a homeschooling relationship into one that is positive and fulfilling.

Apr 14, 2010 - Maria Zain

Cultivate the interest of small children in the world around them by visiting different countries and learning about flags, cultures and people.

Apr 13, 2010 - Maria Zain

A flower bouquet can lead to many homeschooling arts & crafts ideas as children are naturally drawn to flowers. Here are some that can be kept for the home.

Apr 12, 2010 - Maria Zain

Freelancers can sometimes face difficult clients. They often do not understand or respect the nature of freelancing and can be detrimental to freelancing businesses.

Sep 25, 2009 - Maria Zain

Writer's block is stressful - but an advantage for the freelance writer is flexibility. Freelancers can opt to change their writing lifestyles from time to time.

Sep 17, 2009 - Maria Zain

Freelancing is an individualistic career and can be a lonely journey during difficult times. Freelancers should actively find ways to boost their freelancing morale.

Sep 16, 2009 - Maria Zain

Saving money while working from home may sound funny. But working outside the home involves expenditures that can be eliminated with a home-based career.

Sep 15, 2009 - Maria Zain

Prophet Muhammad was surrounded by many comrades. Besides his family and the Caliphs, these companions colour Islamic history with meaningful names for newborn boys.

Sep 14, 2009 - Maria Zain

A Muslim name does not have to sound uniquely Arabic or extremely "foreign." Here are some names that gel well in many societies - and are still meaningful in Islam.

Sep 14, 2009 - Maria Zain

Instead of leafing through baby name books, Muslim parents can turn to the Qur'an to find beautiful names fit for a princess.

Sep 14, 2009 - Maria Zain

Expecting a son can be one of the most exciting experiences for Muslim parents and more so choosing a rightful name for him. Here are names from the Prophet's household.

Sep 13, 2009 - Maria Zain

Choosing a Muslim name for a daughter is exciting - and what better way than to name her after a recognised woman in Islamic history.

Sep 12, 2009 - Maria Zain

Giving one's daughter a righteous name is the first step to raising her as a good Muslim girl. Here are some beautiful Muslim names for little girls from "L" to "Z".

Sep 12, 2009 - Maria Zain

Muslim names can be difficult to pronounce and spell. Here is a list of Muslim names from "I" to "Z" that are simple yet meaningful for a newborn baby boy.

Sep 12, 2009 - Maria Zain

Giving one's daughter a righteous name is the first step to raising her as a good Muslim girl. Here are some beautiful Muslim names for little girls from "A" to "K".

Sep 11, 2009 - Maria Zain

Muslim names can be difficult to pronounce and spell. Here is a list of Muslim names from "A" to "H" that are simple yet meaningful for a newborn baby boy.

Sep 11, 2009 - Maria Zain

The below resources are good places to start for those who are interested in delving into the writing industry.

Sep 10, 2009 - Maria Zain

These e-Stores provide mothers a personal experience when shopping for intimate breastfeeding apparel.

Sep 7, 2009 - Maria Zain

Muslim families can now welcome a digital family into their homes as part and parcel of their Islamic education for their children.

Sep 4, 2009 - Maria Zain

Muslim women can now conform to the Muslim dresscode through their own creativity. eShakti is a store that allows customers to customise their own clothes.

Sep 3, 2009 - Maria Zain

These are suggestions on how freelancers should take advantage of their breaks between their projects. These breaks are also as important as time spent working.

Sep 2, 2009 - Maria Zain

When freelance writers face continuous rejection without constructive feedback from editors, it may be time for them to refocus their efforts in finding new markets.

Mar 9, 2009 - Maria Zain

An invoice is an important documents for all freelance service providers. Below is a short guide to creating a professional invoice.

Mar 5, 2009 - Maria Zain

Uncertain payments are a common feature in a freelancer's income. Overcome erratic income problems by designing an effective system that will work for you.

Mar 4, 2009 - Maria Zain

Business cards are the ultimate signature for any person who works. Here is how freelancers, in particular, can create that unique business card to market themselves.

Mar 2, 2009 - Maria Zain

Adult students harbor a lot of resistance when it comes to learning a second language, consciously or subconsciously. Here are some easy ways to reduce learning barriers.

Feb 28, 2009 - Maria Zain

Here are some tips to help your career flourish. A job can be taxing and sometimes it can curb your job satisfaction. Here are ways to follow a positive career path.

Feb 24, 2009 - Maria Zain

Learn why a corporation would consider a merger; learn of the benefits of a merger and their types; and learn how Muslims would benefit from such business relationship.

Feb 24, 2009 - Maria Zain

Freelance writers often look for the best paying markets. However, non-paying markets can help a freelance career in several ways.

Jun 10, 2008 - Maria Zain

The blame game is common in office politics and can cause job demotivation. Remove finger pointing from the workplace for a more productive and happier culture.

Jun 9, 2008 - Maria Zain

Educational television programmes will benefit your child, but not all programmes are educational material. Find an effective balance between TV and other fun activities.

Jun 5, 2008 - Maria Zain

Depending on a monthly salary can be frustrating. With rising living standards, making it to the end of the month can be difficult. Learn to make money outside your job.

Jun 4, 2008 - Maria Zain

Entrepreneurial activity can spur charitable growth and will benefit the less fortunate as well as the surrounding community - economically and socially.

Jun 3, 2008 - Maria Zain

Self-employed persons may find that friends, family and neighbours may harbour a misconception of their job status. Here are answers to some normally impolite questions.

May 31, 2008 - Maria Zain

Bloggers have become the new political culture of Malaysia allowing Malaysians independent news sourcesas opposed to the government-controlled mainstream media.

May 5, 2008 - Maria Zain