by Larry Richman | Sep 26, 2013
The video below shows that the family is the most basic and important unit in society and the highest priority for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visit Mormon homes throughout the world and hear members talk about why family matters so...
by Larry Richman | Aug 6, 2013
Below is a list of resources that can be helpful to teach children about baptism: Read the LDS.org Gospel Topic “Baptism.” Read the article “A Baptism Blessing” from the Friend, June 2013, pp. 20-21. Read the definition of baptism in the Bible...
by Larry Richman | Jul 18, 2013
A collection of videos for children has been posted on the Friend magazine website (friend.lds.org). Click Videos in the left navigation on that page and you’ll find several categories with hundreds of videos that you can watch online or download for later use...
by Larry Richman | May 17, 2013
The Church provides a variety of materials to help parents and leaders in teaching children. See the updated article here.
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2013
The Book of Mormon Touch mobile app helps children learn about and enjoy stories from the Book of Mormon with imaginative and interactive storytelling. This mobile app was created by Marc Call to help young children and beginning readers interact and engage with...
by Larry Richman | Apr 6, 2013
The Church provides several General Conference activities for children (see ConferenceGames.lds.org) in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about...
by Larry Richman | Mar 8, 2013
Did you know that the Church offers scripture stories for your family as printed books, videos, and audio programs? Colorful Illustrated Scripture Stories These illustrated story books are written on a basic reading level for children and are also a valuable resource...
by Larry Richman | Feb 19, 2013
The following is from the article “Entertainment and Media” in the Ensign, February 2013, p. 9. Our society is full of media choices. We must be careful about what images and thoughts we allow in our minds because “whatever [we] read, listen to, or look at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2013
Have you heard of the online chore tracking system at MyJobChart.com? It lets parents set up chores, then the kids log in, do chores, and earn points that they can save, spend, or share. The child wakes up in the morning, logs in, and checks off the jobs as they do...
by Larry Richman | Jan 17, 2013
“I Am a Child of God” is the Primary theme for 2013. You can access the 2013 Outline for Sharing Time online, as well as the visual aids and songs. Read more about the purpose of the theme in the article “Primary Leaders Talk of Theme that Brings...
by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2012
In the video “Picture a Christmas: Kids Tell the Nativity Story,” the youth of the Meadowood Latter-day Saint Ward ages 3-18 share the true story of Christmas through scripture, images, song and faith. Christmas is a time when we can all learn from a...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2012
The website for the Friend magazine (friend.lds.org) offers coloring pages, videos, stories, and activities that celebrate the birth of the Savior.
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2012
This month’s Friend magazine offers a scripture and children’s activity for each day leading up to Christmas. The following is the center spread of the magazine “The Best Christmas Gifts.”
by Larry Richman | Oct 5, 2012
The Church provides several General Conference activities for children (see ConferenceGames.lds.org) in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about...
by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2012
The “Follow the Prophet” stories in the Liahona and Friend magazines feature stories about President Thomas S. Monson’s childhood. These stories teach gospel lessons through short biographical pieces from President Monson’s life, quotes from...