How do I stay grounded in my intention when I do not see immediate change in myself or my child? 

Parenting Perspective 

Transformation in parenting is rarely loud. It develops subtly, in the background, like water sculpting stone, without making an announcement with innovations. When days blur together and progress feels invisible, return to your intention: Why am I doing this? Instead of the outcomes, let it serve as your anchor. Put your basic beliefs in writing, not what you want your child to accomplish but rather who you want them to grow up to be. And more significantly, the person you are growing into during the process. Celebrate small triumphs, such as the time you stopped before yelling, the time your child made a better decision on their own initiative, or the time you noticed that you were repeating an old pattern and gently changed it. The slow work should not be disregarded. Your home’s emotional and spiritual scaffolding is made of consistency rather than intensity. Similar to sowing seeds, it is not evident for a while before something that was formed by all the invisible work eventually emerges. Have faith in that. 

Spiritual Insight 

 Even the best of Allah’s prophets had to travel a path that took time to produce results. Although he did not succeed right away, Nuh (AS) called his people for 950 years with tireless commitment. His worth came from following the mission, not from results. Allah Almighty reminds us in Surah Maryam (19), Verse 76: 

“And Allah (Almighty) multiplies the (routes to) guidance for those people who seek guidance; and it is only the virtuous actions that shall remain (useful), possessing better merit (than any worldly possession) before your Sustainer, and with superior yields (for the Hereafter). “

The process is never wasted, this verse promises. The meaning of what you construct in silence is magnified by Allah Almighty. It is recorded in Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2626, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: 

“Do not consider any act of goodness insignificant, even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” 

There is more to this Hadith than just smiles. It is about how even when the world ignores the slightest good, heaven finds value in it. Your silence before shouting. With weariness, you whispered your dua. Despite your fury, your tone was gentle. These things are everything, not nothing. Stick to your plan. You are sowing seeds in invisible dirt. Even when no one else is around, Allah Almighty observes, logs, and rewards every second