5 Ways to Make the Sabbath a Delight
With the challenges in the world around us, honoring the Sabbath helps us to stay spiritually strong. The article “The Sabbath Is a Delight” gives 5 ways to make your Sundays more meaningful. (From the August Liahona). The article “Five Ways to...
LDS Church Leaders Call for Better Observance of Sabbath Day
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are urging members around the world to improve their observance of the Sabbath day. In training meetings this year, leaders are receiving instruction on the topic of strengthening faith in God by observing the...
LDS Family Home Evening Marks 100th Anniversary
Family home evening is one of the most prominent institutions on Latter-day Saint teachings and culture. Although it has been around since the early days of the Church, April 27, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the formal institution of it. It was on that day in...
How to Talk to Your Child About Negative Effects of Pornography
It’s not a matter of if kids will see pornography, but when. On the Internet, at any time in every home, any child can see explicit content in just a few clicks. Since it’s virtually impossible to “porn-proof ” your family, how can...
New Features on FamilySearch
Below are highlights of a number of features that are relatively new to FamilySearch.org: Pedigree Views You can now view your family pedigrees in a traditional view, as a fan chart, and as a portrait chart showing photos of ancestors that have been submitted to...
3 Ways to Prepare Children for the LDS Temple
In this article, the Primary general presidency shares 3 ways we can prepare our children for the temple: Set a worthy example. Take time to teach. Involve children in family history. Read “Three Ways You Can Prepare Your Children for the Temple.” ...
Teens and Social Media
Studies show that managing technology and social media are among the top challenges facing today’s teens. They are the tail end of the millennials, a group that is more tech savvy and socially connected than previous generations. But they are also among the most...
LDS Family Services Partners with Adoption.com
LDS Family Services has announced a groundbreaking new deal with the world’s largest adoption website, Adoption.com. The two organizations are working together to increase adoption opportunities for hopeful adoptive LDS parents. Adoption.com has created a free...
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LDS Family Home Evening Lesson: Sexual Intimacy Is Sacred and Beautiful
The Church has published a new family home evening lesson to help parents teach their children about sexual intimacy. Many parents avoid addressing the topic of sexual relations and sexuality with their children. Some parents incorrectly assume that talking about sex...
6 Ways to Strengthen Family Love
The following is from page 73 of the February Ensign magazine. Learn together. During family scripture time and everyday teaching moments, discover the gospel together. Pray together. As you call on Heavenly Father, you will find that He loves each of you. Hold family...
Keep the Sabbath with Family History Work
Having trouble finding appropriate activities for the Sabbath day? Family history is a great Sunday activity to get the family engaged. Here are three simple ideas you can use with your family: Find a name and take it to the temple. See a simple way to find your...
New Friend Magazine Features Help Families Learn Together
To encourage learning and teaching as a family in the home, each issue of the Friend magazine provides activities, suggestions, and ideas that parents can use for family home evening, family scripture study, and other informal teaching opportunities. Beginning in...
Family Home Evening Lessons: Family History Stories
The more children know about their family history, the better they are able to handle stressful situations. Family history helps children realize that they are a part of something bigger than themselves. Family stories help children learn that they can overcome trials...Follow on social media