Parenting Perspective 

When mornings are a rush, children can feel hurried out of the door without a proper emotional anchor for their day. A small, consistent, and calming breakfast habit can make all the difference. Even just a few minutes of intentional calm can help a child to face the school day with confidence instead of with tension. 

Sit Together, Even Briefly 

Even if you are not eating yourself, try to sit with your child while they have their breakfast. Your physical presence signals that they are not alone in the morning rush. Just one or two minutes of sitting quietly with them can provide a powerful sense of steadiness. 

Begin with a Moment of Connection 

Before the meal begins, make eye contact, share a warm smile, or place a hand on your child’s shoulder. These small gestures communicate love and reassurance, which can often matter more to a child than the food itself. 

Offer One Consistent Item 

Try to offer one familiar and simple food item each morning, such as a particular fruit or a specific type of bread. This small repetition brings a sense of predictability and comfort, showing your child that even when life feels rushed, some things remain stable. 

Share Positive Words of Encouragement 

While they are eating, you can share a simple phrase of encouragement, such as, ‘Do your best today’ or ‘Remember that kindness makes you strong’. Children can carry these short affirmations with them throughout their day. 

End with a Gesture of Warmth 

Close the meal with a gentle and loving ritual, like a hug or a kiss on the forehead. This provides them with a final moment of emotional reassurance, ensuring they leave the home feeling loved and secure. 

Spiritual Insight 

Islam encourages us to begin every meal with the remembrance of Allah and to treat even the smallest of our daily acts with dignity and calm. By framing breakfast with a touch of faith and affection, parents can help their children to understand that our daily routines can be transformed into acts of mercy and worship. 

A Quranic Reminder on Calmness 

The Quran reminds us that eating with balance and calmness is a quality that is beloved to Allah, and that even the start of the day can be filled with blessing when it is done thoughtfully. 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Aa’raaf (7), Verse 31: 

‘ O children of Adam, take (appropriate) measures to beautify yourself (before you appear) at any place of worship (for Prayer); and eat and drink and do not be extravagant (wasteful), as indeed, He (Allah Almighty) does not like extravagance.‘ 

This reminds us that moderation and calmness are blessed. 

The Prophetic Teaching on Remembrance at Meals 

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that remembering Allah before we eat is what transforms the ordinary act of eating into an act of worship. 

It is recorded in Jami Tirmidhi, Hadith 1858, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘When one of you eats, let him mention the name of Allah. If he forgets to mention the name of Allah at the beginning, let him say: “Bismillah fi awwalihi wa akhirihi.”’ 

This practice brings tranquillity to the heart and blessings to the food. 

By shaping breakfast into a calm ritual of presence, love, and remembrance, you are showing your child that peace and blessing begin at home. They can then step into their day not feeling rushed, but feeling steadied by faith and family care.