Tagged with "Parenting"
Are you getting what YOU need out of motherhood?
MR says: Questions to think about: What do you enjoy doing the most with your children? Are you doing what you enjoy as much as you can and should? As I was folding laundry this morning, I found a tiny little baby sock somehow mixed in with all my kids’ relatively large socks. Then as I folded jeans, I put...
Mormon Parenting: Understanding the eternal and spiritual nature of our kids
Have you heard the story of the little boy who came home from school on report card day and sheepishly handed his not-so-good marks to his father? As the dad studied the document, color started rising up his face. But before he could say anything, the boy, with an artful shrug of his shoulders...
{LDS How-to} Help Kids Get the Most out of Primary
Help your kids get the most of Primary at church on Sunday and through the week with these 10 easy tips. 1. Buffer time. Always in a hurry to get out the door? Set the mood before church by allowing extra time to get ready. When you rush it is difficult to feel the Spirit. Play church music...
Free parenting books from Richard and Linda Eyre
“We measure our success by our reach.” So explains parenting guru and Deseret News columnist Richard Eyre, in describing the reasons he and his wife Linda are hoping to offer all 41 of their parenting books online for free. It so important that these are offered free, they even put “free”...
New BYU study examines quality time with dad
MR says: There's a great list of balanced activities for dad to do with the kids. It's a weeknight in anytown USA and the father of three children glances at the clock. It's 9 p.m. It's going to be another late night at work. Maybe he can make it home to tuck the kids in bed. The words of President Harold B....
5 things we hope our kids will teach our grandkids
MR says: A list of things they hope their married children will teach their grandchildren. Good advice. We love the small rural Idaho community where we often attend church in the summer. Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints start an hour later there so kids will have time to finish...
Insights from Time Out For Women: The Camelot Moments
Family life can be hard, but for every frustrating moment, there can be a moment of "Camelot" - when you get a glimpse of perfect and feel pride in your child for choosing the right. Besides, it's the ups and downs that let us know we're not just observing life, we're participating. To read more...
Dave Says: To Catch a Thief
I have reason to believe my stepson's father has used his name to open credit accounts. How do I check this for a minor? Dear Dave, My stepson is about to turn 18. I have reason to believe that his biological father has used his son’s name to open credit accounts. I’ve been told that you...
Mormon Parenting: Guys, make marriage your goal
MR says: I don't think their garter toss theory is a great study on LDS men, but their overall idea of the article is one to consider. We were at the wedding reception of a good friend’s daughter the other night and noticed something interesting and a little disturbing. After the cutting of the cake...
SPONSORED: Head of the Class releases the pregnancy through toddler learning site and user-friendly interface
This service offers resources for developmental and healthcare skills for pregnant women, infants and toddlers. Head of the Class is pleased to announce the release of its Pregnancy through Toddler web site ( PregnancyThroughToddler.com ) which provides over 400 learning-and-development and...
Have you ever put the house before the children?
MR says: This blog validates a lot of feelings mothers share. One morning, my three-year-old Grace ran in from the backyard and skidded across my newly-mopped white kitchen tile, landing in a heap next to the sink. I went to comfort her, but first noticed the two dirt streaks left by her bare feet when she...
Dave Says: No Pay, No Say
My fiancée and I are paying for our wedding since parents don't want to help, but they still want to make wedding decisions. What do we do? Dear Dave, My fiancée and I are planning our wedding. Our parents don’t want to contribute financially, so we’ve budgeted $7,000 to cover everything....
Reinforce learning: Ask, 'What did you learn in Primary today?'
"What did you learn in Primary today?" As a parent, how often have you asked that question? Can your question make a difference in your child's life?...
Book of Mormon Lesson 29: "Give Ear to My Words"
The scriptures are a great resource parents - after all, even the most righteous parents have had children with significant challenges. In these chapters, as Alma talks with his sons, he gives us an excellent example of how to deal with different personalities and challenges. QUOTE OF THE...
Teachings of George Albert Smith 15: Advancing the Work of the Lord
"We can build up [God's] Church and see real growth as we work to bring the blessings of the gospel to our family and to those we love." -David F. Evans Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference...
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