As-Salamu’alaikum:

I want to share an article that I honestly believe is very pertinent in our times.  It was written for the winter holidays, but I honestly believe that its message is relevant year round.  This article in my opinion is a must read, because it gives parents some very real ideas for activities to do with our families that are beneficial, healthy, and sorely lacking in our busy, techno-centric lives today.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ralph-nader/the-commercialization-of-_b_2346538.html

Disclaimer:  While this article is written by Ralph Nader who once ran for President of the United States in the past, by posting this article, I am not necessarily endorsing any of his political views.  I am simply endorsing only those elements of the article that adhere to the Qur’an and the Authentic Sunnah.

May ALLAH protect, and guide all of us, Ameen.

Was-Salamu’alaikum

Abu Maryam