Surviving Sick Days

by Erin Jones
Are you sick of sick days? Sick of trying to get your children healthy and keep them entertained while they’re home from school? Read on to find out how to make the most of your down time. Read more >

When Your Teen Is in Love

by Jamie Cline
Your teen comes home from school one day, starry-eyed and completely distracted. Uh-oh. She’s in love. How you wish you could return to the time when boys and girls yelled “Cooties!” and ran away lickety-split. Your teen’s sigh brings you back to the present. You remember what it was like to be in her shoes, but how do you deal with it from the other side? Read more >

Finding Time for Family Prayer

by Tanya Headrick
For many families, mornings are already hectic, even without the need to grab everyone for family prayer. Our family was no different. How could we make the morning efficient and still get in a few crucial moments to pray together? Read more >

Getting to Church on Time

by Susan Elzey
Most families struggle with getting to Church on time at some point. Arriving on time can feel like a struggle against nature. But while you may feel this way, it is possible turn Sunday-morning stress into Sunday-morning success. Read more >

Santa and the Christmas Spirit

by Janice Stringham LeFevre
Stomach trembling, I looked up into my mom’s eyes as she tucked me into bed and arranged my menagerie of stuffed animals around me. Then I asked her the Santa question. Read more >

Stopping Cyber Bullies

by Jamie Cline
As youngsters, we all recognized the bully—that black-jacketed kid who burned ants with a magnifying glass. Yet we also knew that if push came to shove, our parents could protect us. But kids today are encountering a new generation of bullies. Read more >

Uncovering Scholarship Money

by Annette Lyon
Finding the money to pay for college may be easier than you think. Read more >

Internet Rules and Tools

by Ashton Kelley
For good or bad, the Internet is a way of modern family life. Navigating the Web safely can be difficult, but with a few rules and tools, it is entirely possible. Read more >

What Teachers Wish You Knew

by Jamie Cline
School doesn’t end with the bell. You, as a parent, want to be able to give your child the best education possible and as much help as he or she needs—but where do you start? And where do you draw the line? Read more >

Home Entertainment: Hitting the Books

by Holly Newton and LDS Living Staff
With school starting up, so are reading assignments, and your kids will be looking for something enjoyable to fill their personal reading time. Check out these great reads recommended by national children's book reviewer Holly Newton. Read more >

Seasonal Jobs for Kids

by Heidi Beutler
One of the best ways to teach your children the value of a dollar is to let them earn one. A lawn-care service is great, but what do they do after summer is over? Read over these suggestions with your kids to give them ideas for earning extra income all year round. Read more >

Sun Myths

by LDS Living Staff
As you gear up for fun in the sun, make sure to the know tanning myths and facts so that you can keep your family safe. Read more >

Conquering the Picky-eater Syndrome

by Jill McKenzie
Children can be hard to please (and so can adults), but now is the moment to reclaim dinnertime. Try some of these hints and tips to making supper a more enjoyable affair. (Adapted from the book 52 Weeks of Proven Recipes for Picky Kids.) Read more >

Scrapbooking with Kids

by Maria Walton
Spending hours alone with scissors and glue keeps you plenty entertained. But instead of making solitary scrapbooking a habit, why not include your children? Read more >

Reconsidering Sleepovers

by Wendy Green
I remember sleepovers from my childhood. I was a less-active youth and didn't always have solid "do not's" from my single-parent father, which often left the door open to participate in sleepover activities that would not have occurred in my home. Read more >