by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2026
The First Presidency has sent the following message to Church leaders in the United States: Dear Brothers and Sisters: The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence throughout 2026. A new video will be...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2026
It can be tough to connect with your kids, especially if they don’t want to connect with you. As parents, we want to have a close, meaningful relationship with each of our children. But for loving, intimate relationships to work, open and sincere communication is...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2026
Teenagers and young adults are increasingly interested in talking with their parents about spiritual and religious matters. As children mature into adolescence, they tend to spend less time with their parents in joint activities but more time engaged in conversation....
by Larry Richman | Feb 27, 2026
A new children’s book helps parents explain the true meaning of Easter. The Easter Bunny is a happy helper who reminds us of new beginnings. But Easter is more than eggs and candy. The Bunny knows the real reason we celebrate is because Jesus rose from the tomb...
by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2026
Even if their words can’t explain it, children’s hearts feel loss just as deeply as adults do. Grief can show up in many ways—through silence, big emotions, questions that are hard to answer, or even changes in play. What they need most is to know they are seen,...
by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2026
Tickets are required for admission to sessions of general conference in the Conference Center. Music and the Spoken Word is part of the Sunday morning session, and tickets are required. United States and Canada Members of the Church who live in the United States and...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2026
In an effort to improve the search capability, the Church website switched from old search technologies to Google as its underlying search technology in June 2022. The search tool can be accessed by clicking the magnifying glass in top right of the main navigation on...
by Larry Richman | Feb 16, 2026
Repentance sometimes sounds scary or confusing to children and teenagers. The article “10 Tips for Teaching Repentance” provides tips for teaching repentance in a loving, empowering way. Here are the first four tips from that article: Keep it simple. You...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2026
It is never too early to help your children appreciate and prepare for the temple. President Russell M. Nelson has said: “The ordinances of the temple and the covenants you make there are key to strengthening your life, your marriage and family, and your ability to...
by Larry Richman | Feb 5, 2026
For 25 years, the Church’s Perpetual Education Fund has helped more than 130,000 Latter-day Saints outside the U.S. and Canada with financial aid for education that leads to better employment opportunities and increased self-reliance. The fund was announced by...
by Larry Richman | Feb 3, 2026
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2026
Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. Research shows that a supportive, nurturing relationship with an adult is a strong predictor of resilience in children. The following two resources...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2026
In 2026, Easter Sunday will be observed in many parts of the world on April 5—the same weekend as the live broadcast of general conference. As such, only sacrament meeting and no other meetings should be held the previous week, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Easter,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 21, 2026
Women worldwide are invited to participate in a special worldwide broadcast and local testimony meeting celebrating the sisterhood they share in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J....
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2026
Surveys show that over 90% of parents feel they should not give their child a phone. However, since parents juggle multiple things at once, children are sometimes given phones so they can stay connected. However, a typical mobile device exposes kids to content that is...