Tagged with "Children"
VIDEO: State Farm awards Mormon "trick-shot" toddler with $50K scholarship
MR says: How great is this?! On the June 16th show of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Mormon toddler Titus "Trick-shot" Ashby went up yet again against an NBA legend--this time, Jason Collins. In addition to beating him (as he has all previous competitors, including Kobe Bryant), State Farm awarded the toddler with a...
Our Favorite Simple Summer Crafts for Kids
MR says: REALLY fun ideas. Today was our last day of school. Hallelujah. Now it's time to move on to summer fun and activities. At my house, we have somewhat of a schedule: library on Tuesday, park on Wednesday, adventure on Thursday, and so on. But I really like to do a fun craft or experiment every...
How to Curb the Family Sweet Tooth
It’s a weakness for nearly all of us. Birthdays, family reunions, weddings—almost any occasion can justify sugary indulgence. But you’ll be surprised to find out simple ways you can cut back on sugar. Sugar easily draws our attention and our taste buds. At family get-togethers, sugar is as...
5 Lessons: Fatherhood in a House Full of Girls
MR says: Learn from one man about 5 essential lessons he's learned from fathering girls.
Peace isn't always quiet
MR says: Sweet personal essay on family and how the things we end up missing the things we think are hard. It’s Sunday night. The impending stress of a new workweek lurks around the corner a scant seven hours away. And, all around us, the aftermath of Hurricane Sarah and her seven cousins, 10 aunts and...
'Dateline' features Mormon family with 3 children facing heart problems (+video)
MR says: What a difficult experience--and an amazing family. They say that lightning doesn't strike twice, but for the Bingham family, it has struck three times. Three children out of the five born to Oregon residents Jason and Stacy Bingham have already experienced serious heart problems, and the other two...
Summer of the Drones - How to Help Children Prepare for the 'Real World'
MR says: One dad's perspective on how his sons can prepare for missions, as gained from experience and talking to a former mission president. One of my favorite LDS hymns is "Have I Done Any Good?" It is a happy song, with a biting message that we need to get busy. . . . Inspirational and motivational....
77 Days of Summer Fun
Struggling to come up with a summer’s worth of activities? From Day 1 to Day 77 of vacation, we’ve got you covered. If “I’m booorred” is an all-too-familiar phrase around your household this summer, you’ll probably want to take advantage of the following summer schedule. Here at...
Spaghetti and the Spirit: Everyday Miracles
MR says: "Teaching moments are never convenient." t's the hubbub of a busy Wednesday night. Soccer practice is over, a quick dinner of spaghetti is bubbling on the stove, my oldest is reading aloud to me for homework as I cook, and my Baby Girl is pulling pots and pans out of the lower kitchen cupboards....
Lesson Helps: Breezy Singing Time Idea for Spring
MR says: An idea for Primary music leaders. Do you have a couple scrapbook paper leftovers? Do you have some hot glue? Then you're all set. HERE is a wonderful story from The Friend you can tell the children in your own words briefly. Kites are so much fun! Singing is so much fun! We'll put the 2...
6-year-old Mormon girl donates Disneyland money to help the poor in Dominican Republic
MR says: This little girl's money is growing into a project call "Eden's Magic Pennies," which is helping even more people than she first imagined. Many who are 6 years old and a kindergartner likely dream of going to Disneyland, ride all the cool rides and have your picture taken with the Disney characters....
LDS family forgives following death of 2 daughters due to pesticide (+video)
MR says: An inspiring example of forgiveness. The video can't be embedded here, view it at the full story. Three years ago, Nathan and Brenda Toone of Layton, Utah, suffered a devastating loss when two of their daughters died within days of each other as a result of toxic fumes from improperly applied...
Summer Punch Cards
MR says: Summer is here! This blogger has provided several printables for making the most of the extra time summer brings. SUMMER PUNCH CARDS: Great for Encouraging Summer Brain Time! Use these cards to track READING, MATH, PIANO, whatever you want! At our house when you READ 20 min. or do 15 min. of...
Should Your Family Watch Movies on Sunday?
Keeping the Sabbath day holy looks different for everyone. Should watching wholesome movies be part of your family's Sunday routine? When I was nine years old, I had a brilliant idea. “We need a new rule in our house,” I explained to my dad. “No movies on Sundays unless they’re rated...
June 2013 LDS Primary Sharing Time Helps and Ideas
MR says: Click here for LDS Living's complete June 2013 Sharing Time lesson. Monthly Theme: I will follow Heavenly Father's plan by being baptized and confirmed. Monthly Scripture: "Come unto me, and be baptized in my...
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