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...
Movie Content Filters
Enjoy Movies Your Way is a small business specializing in unique movie content filters. Essentially, you set the level of intensity you want to see in a movie, depending on your tastes or who is watching with you. Check it out!
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...
New FHE Lessons Help Teach Children about Pornography
The Church has published a series of family home evening lessons to help parents discuss pornography with their children and to equip children with skills to respond appropriately to pornographic content they likely will be exposed to. The following lessons can be...
Register Now for RootsTech 2015 & Family Discovery Day
Registration is open for RootsTech, February 11–14, 2015, the world’s largest family history conference with tens of thousands of participants worldwide. The Family Discovery Day is on Saturday, February 14, 2015. It is a free, fun, and informative day to help...
101 Ways to Hasten the Work Online
Need some good ideas on how to #HastenTheWork using the internet and social media? Larry Richman has compiled some easy, practical ideas into a book titled 101 Ways to Hasten the Work Online. It is an easy-to-read, 80-page book that has 62 color illustrations....
4 Simple Tips To Improve Your Daily Scripture Study
The following is from the Mormon.org blog: When life gets crazy, and your downtime is minimal, consider using these four simple tips for improving your daily scripture study. 1. Set a regular time every day Make a point to sit down at the same time every day – whether...Follow on social media