Tagged with "Parenting"
LDS Living Celebrates Mothers: Free eBook
Motherhood. We cherish and celebrate it, and sometimes we complain about it. Sometimes we yell at our kids, and sometimes they teach us the most profound lessons we could learn in life. The kids scribble on the walls, and they kiss us on the cheek when we’re feeling down. LDS Living wants to...
Modesty: It's for Boys, Too
LDS girls are constantly reminded to be careful of their hemlines and sleeve lengths. But are we doing enough to teach our boys about modesty? Recently, my 13-year-old son began lifting weights after school. As a result, he has developed large, well-defined biceps. Anxious to show off his new...
Dave Says: Reward Teenagers' Good Behavior
If your teen has good grades and behaves well, be sure to reward them accordingly, but beware of encouraging them to feel entitled to it. Dear Dave, My daughter has the opportunity to take a trip with her eighth-grade class. The cost is $650. Do you think she should have to contribute to the...
Women Who've Mothered You: Call for Mother's Day Photos
Women everywhere can be mothers to someone, whether or not they have children themselves: mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, Young Women leaders, Relief Society presidents, visiting teachers—the list goes on and on. So this Mother’s Day, we’re honoring women who have mothered us, whether...
Comments pour into FCC over proposal to relax decency standards
MR says: This issue has attracted the attention of many family groups. Have you read over the proposed changes? A new proposal that could open America's airwaves to more swearing and occasional nudity has galvanized family groups to organize a massive response that has become one of the largest online...
An infertility journey of faith, trust, timing
MR says: Great perspective on an increasingly large issue in society. (Especially good to read as we near the yearly parenting holidays.) Our story starts much like your own, I'm sure. Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl get married. Like many newlywed couples we looked forward to our...
Deliberate parenting ideas for handling tragedies
MR says: Some good ideas here for discussing disasters and tragedies with children and youth. All of us were shocked by the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing. The news rapidly spread through social networks and became the major subject of discussion — and heartache – within families worldwide. I...
Love Comes First
MR says: Great quote: “For years mental health professionals taught people that they could be psychologically healthy without social support, that ‘unless you love yourself, no one else will love you.’ The truth is, you cannot love yourself unless you have been loved and are loved. The capacity to love cannot be built in isolation.”
Internet Safety for Children
MR says: This is an awesome interactive lesson (with Bingo cards) to teach children who to use caution on the Internet. Purpose: The Internet is an incredible resource and tool for the use of good, research, entertainment and keeping in touch with family and friends that live out of your area. However, the...
How Having Children Enriches Life - New Mormon Message
MR says: Another great new Mormon Message on the blessings of having children. Beautiful.
Ultimate Guide: General Conference Edition
It's that wonderful time again. To help you and your family maximize general conference, we've got a thorough list of tips, activities, recipes, and ideas. General Conference is one of my favorite times of the year. The season is changing, and along with these beautiful changes, we get to hear...
Raising Children in Faith - A New 'Mormon Message'
MR says: Beautiful. Love this quote: "[Raising children] is not something you do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for."
Students strive to live up to Book of Mormon names
MR says: Reminds me of an article we ran last year: "Does giving your children Mormon names affect their future?" Abish Reid didn’t like her name when she was young because she...
7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Working Moms
Motherhood is a full-time job in and of itself. But that doesn’t mean all LDS mothers are in their ideal circumstances, and sometimes thoughtless words by well-meaning observers can cause women to become defensive about their lifestyle. Here are some phrases to avoid when speaking to mothers in the workforce. Get the other side—on what not to say to stay-at-home moms—here.
7 Things You Shouldn't Say to Stay-at-Home Moms
Motherhood is a full-time job in and of itself. But that doesn’t mean all LDS mothers are in their ideal circumstances, and sometimes thoughtless words by well-meaning observers can cause women to become defensive about their lifestyle. Here are some phrases to avoid when speaking to stay-at-home moms. Get the other side—on what not to say to working moms—here.
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