by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 13, 2024 | Parenting, Personal Blog
Explore my emotional reflections at my parents’ graves, inspired by photos on my phone. This blog traces my journey through loss, struggles, and redemption, highlighting the power of public speaking in overcoming grief. Celebrate my mother’s life and understand how parental legacies shape our paths. The post delves into love, grief, and personal growth, resonating with readers on their unique journeys.
by Annie Cook | Apr 29, 2021 | Music, Parenting, Personal Blog
Jazima’s Live Recital At LASALLE College of the Arts Someone once said to me, “Hanifa / Annie, when you have a child, you have them forever.” These are the words that keep ringing in my mind every time I look at my daughter, who is now 19 years old....
by Annie Cook | May 11, 2017 | Chinese, Language, Personal Blog
一本书从手中传过时, 感觉二手抱着平稳而不容置喙地姿态接受我的诚意, 到底她会用到吗? 站在她旁边的母亲耳闻目睹, 随口一句:”说谢谢Ms Hanifa. 她读小三,这可以用到。” 孩子低声说谢谢,眼睛望着我的脸部,却不敢对着我说话。 她是学生, 家长做决定, 无法和家长进行谈判。 在我身边才几个月, 舍得忘掉自己是主人, 希望二手能认真读进去，要么就完全没人用到。知识收藏着会变成无价的财物, 用了才算是自己的。 Passed this down to another person who may need...
by Annie Cook | Jan 19, 2017 | Personal Blog, Self Development
When should you start worrying about your child’s education? The word education means a lot to every parent but each holds his or her own definition of this word.if you define education as the level of achievement, you may not be as pleased with the outcome Your...
by Annie Cook | Nov 26, 2016 | Parenting, Personal Blog, Self Development
Eversince I started working on my book Parenting Inspired! Follow The Path, To Where The Child Loves To Grow, I have begun to see that happiness is a natural process of life whereas sadness is the unnatural part. Nobody likes to be or feel unhappy. So why should...
by Annie Cook | Jun 18, 2016 | Parenting, Personal Blog, Self Development
Renunite In Fitrah And Forgiveness, Making Peace Have you tried asking for forgiveness? You will realise that the hardest thing to do is to say the words “I’m sorry”. That’s the greatest teaching I’ve ever learnt as a Muslim. You need to forgive the...
